Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai has been appointed as the 7th President of the Asian Institute of Technology. His appointment was announced at the meeting of the AIT Board of Trustees held on 17 July 2014. He has been elected for a term of four years.

AIT Chairman of the Board of Trustees H.E. Dr. Subin Pinkayan visited the campus on 15 July 2014 to learn first-hand about the Institute’s research work and how he could assist its development, prior to a planned trip to the United States to visit nine universities.

A young man leaves home and family to pursue a dream. Leaving his wife and three-year old son behind, he embarks on his anointed journey. Gushing family emotions and sobs do not deter him. With a mere 50 dollars in his pocket, he boards the flight, proceeding on a journey which he had earlier dreamt of.

No, this is not around the world in eighty days.

Known for their academic and research excellence, students of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) are also making waves with their creative faculties — particularly in the field of multimedia.

PASCO Corporation will offer tuition and registration fees for one candidate pursuing postgraduate studies at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).

Uva Wellassa University (UWA), an upcoming University in Sri Lanka, is looking upto the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) for upgrading its faculty profile.

Thai Obayashi has offered internship programs to students pursuing civil and infrastructure engineering at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).

By Shawn Kelly

The internationality of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) coupled with the strong China-network of Panyapiwat Institute of Management (PIM) can be mutually beneficial to both Institutes. Stating this during his visit to PIM on 25 June 2014, AIT’s Interim President Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai said that since China and India are emphasising human resource development, this augurs well both for AIT and Thailand.

Kurita-GK Chemical Co. Ltd, the Thailand subsidiary of its Japanese parent Kurita Water Industries Ltd, will fund half the cost of a Masters scholarship for a student to attend the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) at its School of Environment, Resources and Development.