WEEK 35, 25 - 31 August 2025
In this issue:
C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing
1) AIT Staff Representatives: Call for Staff-at-Large Meeting on Monday, 25 August, 2025 2:00PM
Email form Staff Representative on 21 August 2025
The recently elected Staff Representatives would like to invite you to a staff-at-large meeting on Monday, 25 August, 2025 from 2pm (1400 hours) via Zoom
Kindly refer to the Zoom details and tentative agenda below for your reference.
Topic: AIT Staff Meeting
Time: 25 August, 2025, 2 PM (1400 hrs) Bangkok
Topic: AIT Staff Meeting
Time: Aug 25, 2025 02:00 PM Bangkok
https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/94784124062?pwd=Gw1kByknowQ8ZlDieSDk0unUlGUgQu.1
Meeting ID: 947 8412 4062
Passcode: 069884
Tentative Agenda
1. Welcome
2. Brief Report from the Staff Representatives
- Staff Relations Committee (SRC) Internal Meeting, 13 June, 2025
- Coming Board of Trustees Introductory Meeting, August 28, 2025
4. Open Forum (concerns, sharing of information, requests, etc)
5. Any Other Matters
a. Staff Reporting information when sending to staffrep@ait.asia
b. SRC email announcements for opportunities
6. Next Meeting
Thank you very much and we look forward to meeting you soon.
AIT Staff Representatives:
1. Dr. Kamonkanok Kiatisakchai, SOM
5. Dr. Pallavi Mohapatra, AIT Extension
6. Mr. Sanjeet Amatya, OPA
3) You're Invited: Unite for Action Social Impact Hackathon [30-31 August 2025]
Email from the Entrepreneurship Center on 18 August 2025
This event is jointly organized and hosted by the AIT Entrepreneurship Center, AIT School of Management, Rotary Club Bangkok DACH, and iCare Thailand Foundation.
It’s a chance to volunteer your time, learn by doing, and contribute to a meaningful cause — while collaborating with passionate peers and mentors.
This event is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills for good. You can register individually or as a team. If you're not sure which track fits best, don't worry—we'll help you find a team and a focus during the event itself.
Event Details:
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Date: 30-31 August 2025
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Time: 9:30 AM onwards
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Venue: AIT Entrepreneurship Center (Rangsit) / AIT Downtown Campus (Asoke)
This event is made possible through the collaboration of:
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AIT School of Management
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AIT Entrepreneurship Center
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Rotary Club of Bangkok DACH
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iCare Thailand Foundation
Ready to make an impact? We can't wait to see what you create.
We are glad to welcome the newest members of the AIT family! Let's all wish them a successful journey with us. Welcome aboard!
5) You are invited to join "AIT Library Day 2025 – Empowering Research & Innovation"
Dear AIT Community and Friends,
The AIT Library, in collaboration with the Library Committee and the Student Union, is delighted to invite you to Library Day 2025: Empowering Research & Innovation, which will be held on Monday, 1 September 2025, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the AIT Library.
This inaugural event will feature a full day of engaging activities, both on stage and across various interactive zones, where you can take part in programs that combine academic enrichment with fun and creativity.
Join us at the Opening Ceremony (9:00 – 10:00 am), followed by keynote talks, research presentations, exhibitions, and exciting activities throughout the day.
Stage Highlights
10:00 – 11:00 | Talk: “Digital Tools & AI for Smarter Research” – Asst. Prof. Dr. Chaklam Silpasuwanchai and Mr. Todsavad Tangtortan
11:00 – 12:00 | Research Project Presentation: “AI Applications in Agriculture” – Mr. Pavit Tangwongkit
13:00 – 13:45 | Talk: “Knowledge Transfer in Action: Books that Move Ideas into Practice” – Asst. Prof. Dr. Tobias Endress
13:45 – 14:15 | Research Project Presentation: “Enhancing Productivity and Ensuring Sustainability: Ongoing Initiatives in Digital Agriculture” – Asst. Prof. Dr. Sushil Kumar Himanshu
14:15 – 16:00 | Meet our Publishers & Quiz Games – Elsevier, Springer, Emerald, EBSCO, Wiley, and Book Promotion (iGroup Team)
16:00 – 16:30 | Closing Remarks & Lucky Draw
All-Day Activities Across Zones
Zone 2 – Exhibitions/Research Showcases
Main Exhibition: “Transforming Wastes into Resources: Integrated Innovations for Safely-Managed Sanitation, Water Reuse, and Circular Economy” – Research exhibition organized by Prof. Thammarat Koottatep and his dedicated team.
Faculty Showcases:
“Structural Vibration Assessment Using Laser Ambient Vibration Analyzer” – Asst. Prof. Chaitanya Krishna G.
“Agro-meteorological Forecasts and Advisories through Mobile Application for Climate-smart Agriculture (AFAS)” – Asst. Prof. Sushil Kumar Himanshu
Student Research Demonstrations:
“Development and Balancing Control of a Unicycle Robot Using Omnidirectional Wheel” – Mr. Phankon Pinkham
“Bicycle Robot Balancing based on Reinforcement Learning” – Mr. Matee Vadrukchid
Zone 3 – Meet the Publishers
Explore six booths from Elsevier, Springer, Emerald, EBSCO, Wiley, and Book Promotion (iGroup Ltd.). Discover resources, explore new features to support your research journey, and join fun games at each booth to win prizes.
Zone 4 – Book Fair
Browse books from nine participating bookshops offering special discounts, plus gift shops with unique items.
Zone 5 – Library Services Booth
Learn how the Library can support you during your research journey.
Zone 6 – Creative Workshop
Join the free Eco Keychain Workshop and design your own keychain with your unique style.
Zone 7 – Edutainment Zone
Chess, Checkers, and Board Game Competitions – challenge the Library Team and win prizes!
“24 Hours, Infinite Choices: Build Your AIT Day” – interactive activity by the Student Union Team with prizes for winners.
Food Truck: Enjoy tasty food and refreshing drinks from eight food trucks right in front of the Library all day!
6) Join our Expert Talk: Building a Business that Reflects Who You Truly Are
Email from Entrepreneurship Center on 14 August 2025
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni,
Greetings from the AIT Entrepreneurship Center!
We invite you to an inspiring session with Chalakorn “Katch” Setthabunnatat, second-generation leader of Kijsetthi Group and founder of Katch My Way™. Katch will share her journey of transforming a family legacy in the mobility industry into a purpose-driven enterprise that bridges vehicles, innovation, healing, and global entrepreneurship.
Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons — from factory challenges to thriving as a female leader in a male-dominated space — she will reveal how mindset, personal branding, and visibility are essential tools for modern success.
Date: Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Venue: AIT Entrepreneurship Center
Register now!
Let this session inspire you to move forward with clarity, confidence, and courage.
7) Blood Donation Announcement
Please note that the AIT Medical Center does not provide full-scale emergency room services. For serious medical emergencies such as a suspected heart attack, stroke, or poisoning, immediate treatment at the nearest hospital emergency room is crucial.
11) Invitation for Scopus Workshop Series
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Scopus Workshop Series, presented by Lucia Shoombie, Senior Customer Success Consultant at Elsevier.
This series is designed to deepen your understanding and enhance your use of Scopus, covering a wide range of topics—from core functionalities to advanced research tools. These webinars are open to all users interested in maximizing the benefits of Scopus for their academic and research activities.
Each workshop is designed to be both informative and interactive, equipping you with practical knowledge and skills that you can immediately apply to your research work.
Please find the schedule and topics for the workshop series below:
Scopus: Literature Reviews Made Simple
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)
Description: Simplify your literature review process with the powerful tools and features of Scopus.
Scopus API for Advanced Users
Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)
Description: Dive deep into the Scopus API and learn advanced techniques for customized data retrieval.
To register, simply scan the QR code below.
Collaborated by EBARA Hatakeyama Memorial Fund (EBARA Corporation, Japan), EBARA (Thailand) Limited, and AIT Extension
Date: 27 August – 3 September 2025
The application deadline is 12 July 2025 at 4:00 pm. (Japan time)
RATIONALE
Along with development related to human life, pumping equipment often plays an indispensable role in various infrastructures and industries. In order to maintain sustainable human life with less environmental impact, it is indispensable to apply modernized turbo pump technologies with the appropriate knowledge about the applications and products. In the field of various industries and infrastructures, various kinds of pumps are utilized for transferring various liquids. It is beneficial to acquire the technologies of the fundamentals and applications of pumps.
TOPICS COVERED
1. Fundamentals of Pumps
2. Pump Characteristics & Typical Pump Type
3. Pump requirement & Pump performance Curve
4. Determination of Pump Operation Range
5. Cavitation
6. Suction Sump and Discharge Tank
7. Typical pump layout with valve and pipe
8. Typical structure of various pumps
9. Introduction of Various sewage and drainage pump systems
10. Installation process
11. Site visit
OBJECTIVES
The seminar is intended to transfer the knowledge of fundamental pump application engineering and products for the sewage and drainage systems. In view of more useful knowledge in practical work, the program consists of site visits.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
A total number of approximately 40 will be invited from government agencies and the public sectors, industrial sectors, consulting firms, and institutions related to pump engineering. To participate in this course, the applicant should take into account his/her academic qualifications, professional experience, and the likely benefit of the course to the applicant and affiliated organization. Proficiency in the English language is essential. Limited numbers of scholarships from the EBARA Hatakeyama Memorial Fund, which covers tuition fees and accommodation for foreigners, will be offered to qualified applicants from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
The International/Domestic travel to and from Bangkok and per diem shall be borne by each applicant.
Applicants who participate for the first time will take precedence if the applicant exceeds capacity.
For more information and registration, please visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/international-training-course-pump-application-sewage-drainage-system
- WSI Co., Ltd. (DN69 Family)
- AIT Entrepreneurship Center
3) Invitation: Int'l Workshop on Sustainable Agribusiness and Rural Development – 9 September 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is hosting the ‘International Workshop and Youth Forum on Education for Sustainable Agribusiness and Rural Development’ on September 09, 2025, from 09:00 - 16:00 hrs (UTC+07:00). This Workshop and Youth Forum provides a unique platform where young professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and development partners come together to co-create solutions for a sustainable agribusiness future.
How to Register
Interested participants can register for the workshop via the following link:
https://forms.gle/TpdwVRspRS4gUDUaA
Deadline for Registration: 05 September 2025
Call for Youth Hackathon (Pitch Competition)
An exciting Hackathon with attractive prizes will be organized in parallel with the workshop! Participants are invited to showcase their innovative ideas, research, or success stories related to innovative agribusinesses, sustainability and rural development.
For guidelines and concept note submission details, please refer to the link below:
https://forms.gle/5gNCsmFeXfHPWe588
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 August 2025
We look forward to your participation in this insightful event.
Note: Seats are limited, so early registration/abstract submission is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
4) AIT Decarbonization Nexus 2025
The AIT Decarbonization Nexus 2025 is a flagship sustainability event organized by the Office of Sustainable Campus (OSC) in collaboration with AIT schools, research centers, stakeholders, and other specialized organizations. The Nexus is a two-day event that aims to help AIT reach its goal of net-zero emissions by 2030 and make the campus a place for testing new ideas and sharing knowledge about reducing carbon emissions.
Why attend Nexus 2025?
The Decarbonization Nexus is not just an event—it is a transformative movement that aligns with AIT’s mission to cultivate professionals capable of driving sustainable development and global impact. This year’s Nexus will highlight the convergence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, nature-based solutions (NbS), climate innovation, and research-driven entrepreneurship. It will also provide a platform for all stakeholders—students, researchers, startups, policymakers, and industrial partners—to collaborate on scalable solutions for climate action.
Key Features of the Event:
- Hackathon: HACK to DECARBON
An inter-university innovation challenge that invites students and young professionals to co-create solutions for reducing GHG emissions using climate tech, circular economy, ESG strategies, and NbS. Teams will receive mentoring and compete for prizes while pitching their ideas to a panel of experts. - Inter-University SDG Research Fair and Technology Exhibition
Explore over 20 research booths from AIT and partner universities showcasing cutting-edge solutions in sustainability, engineering, climate change mitigation, sustainable agriculture, and smart infrastructure. The fair fosters academic-industry collaboration and provides opportunities for the real-world application of research. - Specialized Workshops
Engage in more than six workshops led by AIT’s research centers and industry experts covering topics like sustainable buildings, climate finance, carbon markets, remote sensing, social business, waste management, and air pollution. - Eco-Friendly Market
The marketplace is vibrant and promotes sustainable living and entrepreneurship by allowing local startups and small-scale businesses to offer eco-friendly products, food, and solutions. This platform encourages green innovation and supports local circular economy initiatives. - Panel Discussions and Awards Ceremony
Learn from thought leaders and industry experts as they share real-world strategies for ESG integration, decarbonization, and sustainability leadership. A special awards session will recognize top-performing student researchers and hackathon teams.
Venue: AIT Conference Center, Innovation Space, and Outdoor Market Area
Date: 11–12 September 2025
For more details, Visit here: http://osc.ait.ac.th/agenda/
5) Nature-based Hi-Tech Solutions for Climate-Resilient Water Management in Asian Deltas
Asian delta regions increasingly facing threats from flooding, prolonged droughts, and pervasive environmental degradation. Conventional water governance often isolates ecological, technological, and societal dimensions, leading to fragmented approaches to resilience.
This 5-day program is tailored for professionals eager to tackle the complex challenges of Asian delta regions through innovative Nature-based Hi-Tech Solutions. The course integrates theory, practical tools, and delta-specific field exposure for sustainable, climate-resilient water resource management. A coverage of 5-modules reflects actual learning through practice, experiences and exposures.
Objectives:
- Understand principles and the global NbS frameworks from the standard of IUCN.
- Assess climate risks and explore how NbS can mitigate impacts of floods, and water vulnerabilities.
- Witness real-world NbS applications addressing water challenges.
- Gain experience with GIS, hydrological modeling tools, and remote sensing techniques.
- Develop strategies for stakeholder engagement and grassroots-level Climate-resilient water management project sustainability.
Event duration: 6 - 11 October 2025
Venue: AIT Green Campus, Bangkok, Thailand.
Ideal for
• Water Resource Managers and Engineers: Professionals looking to incorporate sustainable, resilient solutions into their projects, Professionals working in delta management, including fisheries, aquaculture, and sediment management experts.
• Urban and Regional Planners: Those focused on integrating NBS into city planning, especially in flood-prone and drought-affected regions.
• Policymakers and Environmental Regulators: Individuals involved in drafting and enforcing regulations related to water management and land use.
• Community Leaders and NGOs: Local leaders and organizations engaged in grassroots-level environmental projects and advocacy.
• Academics and Researchers: Individuals in research fields related to hydrology, ecology, and environmental economics, interested in advancing NbS research.
For more information and application please visit https://extension.ait.ac.th/course/nature-based-hi-tech-solutions-climate-resilient-water-management
6) Call for Abstract “Technological Advancement and Social Innovation for Rural and Agricultural Resilience”
The 2025 AGLE conference on “Technological Advancement and Social Innovation for Rural and Agricultural Resilience” will be held from 5-8 November 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference will include two days of presentations and poster sessions and two days of field trips to rural Thailand.
This scientific event aims to promote the convergence of scientific knowledge and practical innovation, technological development, and applications for sustainability and resilience. The conference organized by IGU Commission on Agricultural Geography and Land Engineering (AGLE) in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand.
The conference will feature high-level, inclusive, evidence-based discussions on the current challenges and priorities related to advancing innovation and technology for long-term rural sustainability, with a focus on contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This event offers a valuable opportunity for both early stage and established researchers and practitioners, to showcase their work, exchange ideas, and engage with globally renowned experts in the field. It also provides a platform to enhance participants’ expertise and professional recognition in rural sustainability. The conference fosters cooperation and strengthens collaborative efforts to address rural challenges and promote sustainable development through innovative solutions.
Conference Themes
Abstract submissions, both oral and poster presentation sessions must be in English. Participants are encouraged to submit the research on one or more topics (but are not limited to these.)
- Land use and land management for Sustainable Development
- Innovative Food Systems and Smart Agriculture
- Sustainable Rural Environment and Natural Resources
- Rural community resilience to environmental changes
- Rural and agricultural heritage, socio-cultural conservation
- Education, Technology and Social Innovation
- Governance and Policy for Rural Inclusion and Sustainability
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline – Jun 30, 2025
Abstract Acceptance Announcement – Jul 28, 2025
Early Bird Registration Deadline – Jul 31, 2025
Regular Registration Deadline – Sep 15, 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline – 30 June
Registration – 15 Sep
For more information: https://agleconference2025.com
7) 4th International Symposium on Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development (DRSD 2025), 24-26 Nov 2025, AITCC
Email from the Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM) program on 8 June 2025
Greetings from the DRSD 2025 Secretariat for the upcoming 4th International Symposium on Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development (DRSD 2025), organized by the Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management (DPMM) program at AIT.
The symposium will be held at the AIT Conference Center from 24–26 November 2025, and aims to bring together global experts, practitioners, and scholars to share knowledge and collaborate on advancing innovative solutions for disaster resilience and sustainable development.
On behalf of the DRSD 2025 Organizing Committee, we kindly invite the wider AIT community including students, faculty, staff, and adjunct faculty to the Symposium. We believe this event is highly relevant to the AIT community particularly those engaged in areas such as disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, sustainable development, humanitarian response, early warning systems, nature-based solutions, and the role of technology and governance in building resilient societies.
Attached to this email are the General Invitation Letter and the official event brochure for your reference and circulation.
Abstract submission and participant registration are currently open via our website:
https://www.drsd.asia
Thank you very much for your support and kind attention. We look forward to your positive response.
8) 2025 11th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Automation Science (ICMEAS 2025)
2025 11th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Automation Science (ICMEAS 2025) will be held in Bangkok, Thailand during December 11-14, 2025, which is organized by Hong Kong Society of Mechanical Engineers (HKSME), sponsored by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Nanjing Technology and Innovation Research Institute, supported by Guidance, Navigation and Control. The conference has been successfully held for 10 years since 2015 in Xuzhou, Xi'an, Wuhan, Beijing, Birmingham, Singapore and Hong Kong, and other places, attracting a large number of researchers, scholars and students from all over the world. The ICMEAS conference will provide a wonderful forum for you to update your knowledge base and explore the innovations in Mechanical Engineering and Automation Science. The conference will strive to offer you plenty of networking opportunities to meet and interact with the leading scientists, engineers and researchers, friends and colleagues as well as sponsors and exhibitors. We warmly welcome prospected authors submit your new research papers to ICMEAS 2025, and share your valuable experiences with all of attendees.
Publication & Indexing:
1) Selected papers (accepted and presented) with high quality, which are presented on conference, will be recommended to Modelling
(ISSN: 2673-3951) for review and publishing. This journal is indexed by ESCI, Scopus and other databases.
2) Selected papers (accepted and presented) with great extension will be recommended to publish in Guidance, Navigation and Control
(ISSN (print): 2737-4807 | ISSN (online): 2737-4920) after conference.
The publisher will submit articles to ESCI, Scopus and other databases for review and indexing after publication.
Submission Guide:
Authors can submit their manuscripts in pdf or docx only through electronic submission system. Please click the link or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Important Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: Aug. 5, 2025
Notification of acceptance: Sept. 5, 2025
Registration deadline: Oct. 8, 2025
For more information:
Please contact:
Ms. Joy Mou (ICMEAS)
E-mail: icmeas@vip.163.com
Tel: +852-30506862 \+86-19983106382
Website: https://icmeas.org
Ms. Danielle Duan (AIT)
E-mail: danielleduan@ait.asia
Tel: +66 02-524 (Ext. 5041)
- Visit of the delegation from Taiwan-Thailand Science and Technlogy Center (TTSTC) at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan on Wednesday, 27th August 2025.
- Visit of Dr. Philip Laird, Vice President for Innovation, Global, and Academic Partnerships, Trinity Western University (TWU), Canada on Friday, 29 August 2025.
- Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director, OAAA /Srilanka/ 7-11 September 2025
- Prof. Sangam Shrestha, Dean-SET/Sweden/ 22 - 30 August 2025
- Prof.P.Abdul Salam, Dean-SERD / Sirlanka/ 8 - 13 September 2025
- Dr. Thaung Htut Aung, Executive Director, AIT Solutions /Indonesia/ 16 - 21 August 2025
- Dr.Guilberto Borongan, Director, RRC.AP/ Bhutan/ 19 - 26 August 2025
- Prof.Thammarat Koottatep, Co Director, GWSC /China/ 22 August - 4 September 2025
- Prof.Thammarat Koottatep, Co Director, GWSC/ London/ 23 - 30 September 2025
- Dr. Kuo Chieh Chao, Faculty-SET/ Japan/ 3 - 17 September 2025
- Dr.Nguyen Giang Thu Lan, Faculty, SERD / India/ 22-28 September 2025
- Dr. Vanisa Surapipith, RRC.AP /Nepal/ 16 - 26 August 2025
- Dr. Wenchao Xue, Faculty-SERD/ Germany/ 16 - 31 August 2025
- Ms. Kannika Issarakul, SET/ Nakhon Ratchasima/ 25 August - 1 September 2025
- Mr. Myatthu Kyaw, RRC.AP /Nepal/ 16 - 19 August 2025
- Ms. Narumon Wangnoi, AIT Extension /Singapore/ 14 - 18 October 2025
- Dr. Ha Thanh Dong, Faculty, SERD/ Maseru/ 7 - 24 August 2025
- Dr. Vanisa Surapipith, RRC.AP /Nepal/ 16 - 26 August 2025
- Dr. Rashid Mahmood, WEM-SET/ Nepal/ 26 - 30 August 2025
- Prof. Mukand S.Babel, Faculty, WEM-SET / Nepal/ 26 - 30 August 2025
- Dr. Dibesh Khadka, WEM-SET/ Nepal/ 28 -31 August 2025
| Ref.no | Position | Type | Posted date |
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| Fac 7/25 | Assistant/Associate Professor, SET/ISE | Faculty | August 7, 2025 |
| Fac 2/25 | Faculty Position, SERD-DPMI | Faculty | June 26, 2025 |
| 21/25 | Programmer for Web-GIS Development, GIC | Staff | August 15, 2025 |
| 41/24 | Structural Engineer, AITS | Staff | August 14, 2025 |
| 19/25 | Administrative Officer, SERD-FANR | Staff | June 26, 2025 |