AITAA Thailand Chapter launches new website
The Asian Institute of Technology Alumni Association (AITAA) Thailand Chapter recently launched an all-new version of the AITAA Thailand Chapter website.
The website was launched on 16 December 16, 2005 coinciding AIT's 104th Graduation
ceremony.
The First Decision Meeting
The First Decision Meeting was organized by Prof. Said Irandoust, AIT President, on 13 December 2005 at the Milton E. Bender Auditorium. The meeting was held towards the President' s efforts to have more transparency and openness in the decision making process particularly on issues of strategic importance or policy related issues which have impact on the Institute as a whole.
2005 Year-end Institute Forum
Prof. Said Irandoust, AIT President, led the members of the administration
namely Prof. Peter Haddawy, Vice President for Education; Prof. Vilas Wuwongse,
Vice President for External Relations; Mr. Ng Eng Wan, Chief Finance Officer;
and Ms. Kalchana Nettayawichit, Human Resources Office Director, to present
the administration's initiatives and implementations during the first six
months under the new AIT management at the 2005 Year-End Institute Forum held
on 14 December 2005 at the AIT Conference Center Auditorium.
H.E. Dr. Pornchai Rujiprapa (left), Deputy Permanent Secretary, Thai Ministry of Energy welcomes Prof. Said Irandoust.
AIT delegation visits Thai Ministry of Energy
A delegation led by Prof. Said Irandoust, AIT President visited the Thai Ministry of Energy.
AIT Post Office Operation during Year-end Break
The AIT Post Office will be open during 26-30 December 2005 and 3 January 2006 from 07:30-15:30 hrs. Users expecting mails are advised to go directly to the Post Office to collect their mails.
KOICA increases Endowment Fund contribution
The Government of the Republic of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has recently confirmed an additional US$500,000 contribution to the Korea Endowment Fund at AIT.
The contribution now increases -- the Endowment Fund established in 1981 with the initial contribution of US$500,000 from the Govt.
AIT hosts Numerical Simulation for Disastrous Phenomena International Workshop
AIT recently hosted an international workshop on Numerical Simulation for
Disastrous Phenomena. The event, held on 8 December, was jointly organized by
the School of Engineering and Technologies (SET), AIT and the GSIC, Tokyo
Institute of Technology (a.k.a. Tokyo Tech).
Opening remarks were delivered by Prof.
AIT hosts Numerical Simulation for Disastrous Phenomena International Workshop
AIT recently hosted an international workshop on Numerical Simulation for
Disastrous Phenomena. The event, held on 8 December, was jointly organized by
the School of Engineering and Technologies (SET), AIT and the GSIC, Tokyo
Institute of Technology (a.k.a. Tokyo Tech).
Opening remarks were delivered by Prof.
Gen. Boonsrang addresses Batch 104
General Dr. Boonsrang Niumpradit (right), Deputy Supreme Commander, Royal Thai Armed Forces addressed the graduates of AIT's 104th Commencement Exercises (a.k.a. Batch 104) at a ceremony held on Friday, 16 December 2005 at the AIT Conference Center .
Dr Boonsrang is an alumnus of AIT who obtained his Doctor of Engineering degree in the field of Structural Engineering in 1978, and his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1972.
His patriotism and commitment to his country are reflected in his illustrious career of service in the military.
Gov't of India appoints Prof. Pandey board member
Professor I M Pandey (right), Dean, School of Management, has been appointed by the Government of India as a Board Member of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). HPCL is India's second-largest oil refiner and accounts for more than 20% of the country's total refining capacity.