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The AIT team, from left: Mr. Surak Piyaraksakul, Dr. Sun Sayamipuk, Dr. Pichai Nimityongskul, Dr. Thanakorn Pheeraphan of RTAF, Mr. Rattapoom Parishartpreecha, and Mr. Watwong Kareepala

AIT Team Conducts Experimental Study of Hopewell Project's Structures

In February 2005, an AIT team, led by Dr. Pichai Nimityongskul, Coordinator of Structural Engineering Field of Study, School of Civil Engineering, was assigned by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning, Thailand, to conduct an experimental study to assess the concrete quality of 1,560 pillars constructed in 1995 for the Hopewell Project.

Visiting AIT

On 31 May 2005, H.E. Mrs. Maria Luisa Fernandez (above, second from left), Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentuary, The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba to Thailand met with Prof. Mario T. Tabucanon, Acting President and Provost. The Acting President was joined in the meeting by Dr. Tess del Rosario (below, right), Acting Dean/ AIT Extension; Mr. Karma Rana, Institute Secretary; Mr. Benjamin A. Gargabite (below, left), Director of Admissions and Scholarships; Mr. Tenzin Rabgyal and Ms. Hnin Aye Lwin, Program Officers of the Office of the President.

Seminars, Workshops and Conferences
6 - 7 June 2005: 'Scientific Forum on the Tsunami, its Impact and Recovery' will be held at the AIT Conference Center.' The event is organized by AIT in partnership with the UNEP Regional Resource Center for Asia and the Pacific (UNEP RRCAP); University of Rhode Island/USAID; Federal Institute of Hydrology, Germany, Ibaraki University, Japan; Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC); Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand; Kenan Institute Asia; United Nations University; the ASEAN Foundation

The Scientific Forum aims to explore, analyze and take measurable steps to better understand the recent tsunami phenomenon.

AIT confers H.E. Prof. Xu Guanhua Doctor of Technology (honoris causa)

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on 15 May 2005 conferred the degree of
Doctor of Technology (honoris causa) to His Excellency Professor Xu Guanhua,
Minister of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China.

Batch 103 Graduation
Awardees

NGUYEN VAN HOAI
The Mahesh Varma Prize

Batch 103's Mahesh Varma Prize recipient is MR. NGUYEN VAN HOAI in
recognition of outstanding academic performance in the field of
Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management.

AIT holds 103rd Graduation

AIT held the 103rd Graduation Ceremony on 27 May 2005, marking the 103rd commencement to 573 students from 28 countries at the AIT Conference Center Auditorium. Prof. Mario T. Tabucanon (below), Acting AIT President and Provost presided over the ceremony.

AIT confers H.E. Prof. Xu Guanhua Doctor of Technology (honoris causa)

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on 15 May 2005 conferred the degree of
Doctor of Technology (honoris causa) to His Excellency Professor Xu Guanhua,
Minister of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China.

Batch 103 Graduation
Awardees

NGUYEN VAN HOAI
The Mahesh Varma Prize

Batch 103's Mahesh Varma Prize recipient is MR. NGUYEN VAN HOAI in
recognition of outstanding academic performance in the field of
Construction Engineering and Infrastructure Management.

AIT holds 103rd Graduation

AIT held the 103rd Graduation Ceremony on 27 May 2005, marking the 103rd commencement to 573 students from 28 countries at the AIT Conference Center Auditorium. Prof. Mario T. Tabucanon (below), Acting AIT President and Provost presided over the ceremony.

Seminars, Workshops and Conferences
6 - 7 June 2005: 'Scientific Forum on the Tsunami, its Impact and Recovery' will be held at the AIT Conference Center.' The event is organized by AIT in partnership with the UNEP Regional Resource Center for Asia and the Pacific (UNEP RRCAP); University of Rhode Island/USAID; Federal Institute of Hydrology, Germany, Ibaraki University, Japan; Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC); Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand; Kenan Institute Asia; United Nations University; the ASEAN Foundation

The Scientific Forum aims to explore, analyze and take measurable steps to better understand the recent tsunami phenomenon.