Organized under the aegis of Alliance for Global Sustainability Asia (AGS-Asia) Indus Collaboration Workshop, along with Mitsubishi Rayon Detailed program can be downloaded from this link.
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First Specialist Conference on Municipal Water Management and Sanitation in Developing Countries
The theme of the Conference us “From toilet to source - Accelerating uptake of sustainable and integrated wastewater management solutions.”Conference Schedule :
Date
Event
1 December 2014
Registration
Welcome Reception
Field Visit (Optional)
2 December 2014
Registration
Conference Opening Sessions
Plenary and Parallel Podium and Poster Sessions
Exhibition and Networking
3 December 2014
Registration
Plenary and Parallel Podium and Poster Sessions
Exhibition and Networking
Conference Gala Dinner
4 December 2014
Conference Closing Session
Key Dates:
Dates
Event
30 June 2014
Closing date for abstract submission
31 July 2014
Date of notification to selected authors
30 September 2014
Closing date for full paper and poster submission
Detailed brochure can be downloaded from this link.
Governor, National Housing Authority inaugurates 2-day workshop on low-cost housing
Mr. Krisda Radsakul, Governor, National Housing Authority (NHA) of Thailand, inaugurated the two-day workshop on “Technology solutions for low cost housing†at AIT on 27 November 2014. The Governor stated that NHA’s focus is on reducing the construction time and cost of inputs, while increasing the efficiency of operations.
‘AIT Alive at 55’ by AITAA Philippine Chapter lauded in Manila as landmark publication
‘AIT Alive at 55’, a commemorative book documenting all things AIT across its fifty-five year history, was launched last week in Manila by the AITAA Philippine Chapter to rave reviews.
Workshop on Technology Solutions for Low Cost Housing
27 November 201408:45 - 09:00 Registration 09:00 - 09:15 Opening Ceremony 09:15 - 09:45 Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Speakers Dr. Naveed Anwar Executive Director, AIT Consulting Opening Address Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai President, Asian Institute of Technology 09:45 - 10:15 Chief Guest Technology Solutions for Low cost housing being used at NHA Mr. Krisda Raksakul Director-General, National Housing Authority, Thailand 10:15 – 10:30 Low-cost Housing Challenges and Considerations Dr. Naveed Anwar Structural Engineering Expert, Asian Institute of Technology 10:15 – 10:30 Coffee Break and Networking Session 10:30 – 11:45 Interlocking Blocks: Solutions and Systems for Low-cost Building Engr.
Japan’s Vice Minister for Global Environment compliments AIT’s planned forum on climate change
Vice Minister for Global Environment, Ministry of Environment, Japan, H.E. Mr. Soichiro Seki visited the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on 26 November 2014, and complimented AIT for taking the lead in planning a forum on Climate Change in the run up to the Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP21).
AIT and Mongolia University of Life Sciences close to inking partnership
Just one month after a delegation led by AIT President Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai visited Mongolia, the President of the Mongolian University of Life Sciences Dr. Tumurbaatar Kheruuga returned to the favour by visiting the Asian Institute of Technology on 24 November 2014 to follow up on ideas for formal collaboration.
US unveils Thai-US Creative Partnership and Development Innovation Ventures
A two-member team representing the Thai-US Creative Partnership and USAID visited the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on 24 November 2014 and unveiled various programs and offerings for possible partnership and collaboration.
AIT signs MoU with Thai TV Channel 3
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) along with several organizations have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thai TV Channel 3 for sharing academic information, knowledge sharing and news telecast.
UCLA Professor helps unravel the mysteries of the vehicular cloud
With nearly 40,000 deaths occurring in the United States every year due to road accidents, the concept of vehicular cloud is an area of significant interest. Vehicles are now ‘ talking’ to each other, leading to safer navigation, along with efficient and intelligent urban transportation.