Young Researchers School (YRS) 2013 is being cohosted by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) along with Chulalongkorn University, and Prince of Songkla University (PSU) in Thailand from 9-20 September 2013. The theme of this year’s school is ‘Partnerships in Water and Biodiversity for Sustainable Development’.
YRS 2013 will be at AIT on 10 September 2013. The detailed program is as under:
| Time | Activity | Resource Persons |
| 0900-0915 | Arrival | Mr. Amandeep Singh Sangha, Mr. Tayzar and Ms Kishoree |
| 0915-0930 | Welcome and Introductory remarks about AIT: Mission and role in sustainable development in the region an beyond | Prof. Sivanappan Kumar, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, AIT |
| 0930-0940 | Introduction to AIT (Including Video) | |
| 0940-1000 | AIT Research Strategy and its Role in Regional Development | Prof. Kanchana Kanchanasut, Interim Vice President for Research |
| 1000-1020 | Coffee Break | |
| 1020-1100 | Case study: AIT flood 2011 | Dr. Noppadol Phien-Wej, School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| 1100-1130 | Lessons: Disaster, Preparedness and Management | Prof. Jayant Kumar Routray, School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) |
| 1130-1230 | Visit to AIT laboratories/ AIT visit | Mr. Aman Sangha and student volunteers |
| 1230-1400 | Lunch Break | |
| 1400-1500 | Lab visits/ Workshop session/Group Discussion/ Feedback | Dr. Anil Kumar Anal, SERD |
| 1500-1530 | Lecture: Water-Enenrgy-Climate Nexus: Key Indicators, Drivers and Implications | Prof. Arun Kansal, TERI University, India |