Worsak Appointed as Advisor to Thai Transport Minister
On October 10, Prof. Worsak Knok-Nukulchai, Dean SCE, was appointed by His Excellency Suriya Juengrungeangkit, Minister of Transport, as his personal advisor on strategic matters concerning the construction of the New Bangkok International Airport.
International Public Symposium on 'Challenges to Human Security in a Borderless World'
On December 11, 2002, at 9:20 a.m., H.R.H Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over the opening ceremony of the International Public Symposium on 'Challenges to Human Security in a Borderless World' at Chulalongkorn University.
Photo shows AIT President, Prof. Jean-Louis Armand, presenting an AIT souvenir to H.E. Mr. Kye Yong Sam, the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Vice President of the Korea-Thailand Friendship Parliamentary Group.
DSCA and SU held Industry Fair
From left: H.E. Oteng Jenamo Tebape, Botswana Ambassador to Thailand; Ms Mpho Mogobe, Second Secretary, Botswana Embassy; Prof. Gothom Arya, Registrar; Prof. Jean-Louis Armand, AIT President; and Dr. Anila Sadananda, Dean of Student and Community Affairs.
Resignation and New Appointments
Resignation from Institute Secretary Position
Dr Anulark Techanitisawad (left) has resigned from the Institute Secretary position to return to full-time teaching and research effective November 1, 2002. The Institute expresses its deep appreciation to Dr Anulark for her contribution to the work of the Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, Institute and the Greater Mekong Subregion Academic and Research Network.
Doctoral Theses Presentations
Mr. Jharendu Pant (ASD977265), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Technical Science in Agricultural Systesm, Agricultural Systems and
Engineering FoS, AASE Program, SERD, will have his final examination on Monday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m. in room A216, AFE Building.
Financial Year End Announcement
Financial Transactions
The current financial year will end on December 31, 2002. In order to record the financial transaction this year, all bills, invoices and internal charges must reach the Finance Department by Friday, December 20, 2002. Documents arriving after the deadline will be regarded in the next financial year.
SACWET inaugurates AIT operation
On Friday, November 22, AIT President Jean-Louis Armand will preside over the signing ceremony between The Research Center for Water Environmental Technology (RCWET) of the University of Tokyo (UT) and the School of Environment, Resources and Development, AIT, for the establishment of SACWET (Southeast Asian Center for Water Environmental Technology) and inaugurate its first operation at AIT.
A joint steering committee comprising of faculty members from UT and AIT has been formulated which has been able to solicit support for the joint research activities, faculty and student exchange.
October 29-30: Delegation from Nepal
A Delegation from Nepal visited AIT led by
Mr. Toran Bahadur Karki, Vice-Chancellor of Purbanchal University (PU), Nepal. Accompanying him is a team of academicians including Prof. Dr. Krishna P. Sharma, Registrar of PU; Mr. Juddha B. Gurung, Chief Executive Officer of the South Asian Institute of Technology (SAIT), Nepal and Mr. Pramod Pradhan, Director of SAIT.
Mr. Toran Bahadur Karki , Vice-Chancellor of Purbanchal University (PU) Nepal and AIT Pres.
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