WEEK 18, 28 April - 4 May 2025

In this issue:

A. Announcements 

B. Workshops/ Conferences

C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing 

D. Faculty & Staff Travel

E. Classified (Job)

 

A. Announcement

 

 

1) Final result for the election of six Staff Relations Committee and Staff Representative to the Board

Email from the Office of Human Resources Services on 28 April 2025

The Election Committee is pleased to announce that the elections for six (6) Staff Members of the Staff Relations Committee and the Representative of the Staff to the Board of Trustees are now complete. Accordingly, the following employees are declared elected for a term of two years starting on 1st May 2025.

Six members to the Staff Relations Committee (listed alphabetically):

 
1. Dr. Chawalit Chaiwong, GSWC
2. Mr. Dennes Buzarang Bergado, Jr, SOM
3. Dr. Kamonkanok Kiatisakchai, SOM
4. Dr. Mary Rose Geraldine Amancio Sarausad, LC
5. Dr. Pallavi Mohapatra, AIT Extension
6. Mr. Sanjeet Amatya, OPA
Staff Representative to the Board of Trustees:
 
Dr. Kamonkanok Kiatisakchai
 
The Election Committee would like to thank all staff members who participated in nominating and casting votes for both stages. We would like to thank the AIT-Helpdesk for assisting with e-elections and creating weblink for different stages of the elections.

Thank you.

 

2) Introducing our New Employees 

We are glad  to welcome the newest members of the AIT family! Let's all wish them a successful journey with us. Welcome aboard! 

 

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3) Mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Registration Effective 1 May 2025

Dear All,

Greetings from the Government Relations Unit (GRU)!

As per the announcement by the Thai Immigration Bureau, effective 1 May 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand via air, land, or sea are required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online prior to arrival.

User Guide: TDAC Registration Manual

When to Register: Within 3 days before your arrival

Apply Here: https://tdac.immigration.go.th

If you travel abroad and return to Thailand, ensure you complete the registration to avoid any inconvenience upon entry. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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4) Blood Donation Announcement

Email from the Medical Clinic on 29 April 2025

Dear AIT Community, 
 
The Thai Red Cross Society has been working with volunteer students and staff to collect units of blood from the AIT community. The bloodmobile visits AIT every three months, four times a year, hoping to collect enough units to supply the constant demand for blood.

We again would like to ask for your help. The next visit for blood donation is scheduled on Wednesday, 4th June 2025, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the parking lot in front of the AIT Conference Center.

Give blood! You'll experience a fulfilling sense of contribution. And the donation process isn't time-consuming. It only takes about half an hour. For more information, please click


On behalf of needy patients whose lives you may save, we would like to thank you very much for your time and support. 
 
For further information, please contact; The Thai Red Cross Society 
Tel.  0-2263-9600-99, 0-2256-4300,0-2256-4306
Email:     blood@redcross.or.th

 

5) Doctoral Final Examination- Ms. Nava Sai Divya Ryali (122378)

Ms. Nava Sai Divya Ryali (122378), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Engineering in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, Department of Information and Communications Technologies, School of Engineering and Technology, will have her final examination on 29 April 2025 (Tuesday) at 11:30 hrs in Room W208, Academic Building. Her dissertation title is "Geospatial Modelling and Assessment of Solar Potential in Jamshedpur, India Using UAV Data."

The members of her Program Committee members are as follows:

Prof. Nitin K. Tripathi (Chairperson)

Dr. Sarawut Ninsawat (Member)

Dr. Jai Govind Singh (Member)

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join. 

6) Doctoral Final Examination - Ms. Sudarat Rattanasaeng (114898)

Ms. Sudarat Rattanasaeng (114898), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration in the School of Management, will have her final  examination on 29 April 2025 (Tuesday) at 09:00 hrs (Bangkok Time)  by Zoom. Her dissertation title is " The Relationship of Business Continuity Management, Community Resilience and Organizational Resilience of Private Industrial Firms Following the 2011 Ayutthaya Floods."

 

The members of her Program Committee members are as follows:

 

Dr. Vatcharapol Sukhotu (Chairperson)

Dr. Tobias Endress (Co-chairperson)

Prof. Yuosre F.M. Badir (Member)

Dr. Oleg Shipin (Member)

 

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.

 

Join Zoom Meeting  https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/99105923254?pwd=c2ECvK2oWb74Qt3UGZ6lPHPJ3weL6a.1

Meeting ID: 991 0592 3254
Passcode: 700906 

 

7) Doctoral Final Examination - Ms. Jinghan Yu (121693)

 

Ms. Jinghan Yu (121693), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management, Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, will have her final examination on 29 April 2025 (Tuesday) at 10:30 hrs by Zoom. Her dissertation title is "Navigating the Risks of Public-Private Partnership in China's Metro Transportation Projects."

 

 

The members of her Program Committee members are as follows:

 

Dr. Djoen San Santoso (Chairperson)

Prof. Kunnawee Kanitpong (Member)

Dr. Kuo-Chieh Chao (Member)

 

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join. 


Zoom: https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/93359681792
Meeting ID: 933 5968 1792

 

8) Doctoral Final Examination - Ms. Toma Deb Nath (122193)

Ms. Toma Deb Nath (122193), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Systems and Engineering, Department of  Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources, School of Environment, Resources and Development, will have her final examination on 30 April 2025 (Wednesday) at 10:30 hrs in Room 216, AFE Building. Her dissertation title is "Climate-Risk Management Strategies and Household Food and Nutrition Security of Rice Farmers: Evidence from Rural Thailand."

 

The members of her Program Committee members are as follows:

 

Prof. Avishek Datta (Chairperson)

Dr. Seksan Papong (NSTDA) (Co-chairperson)

Dr. Farhad Zulfiqar (Co-chairperson)

Dr. Sushil Kumar Himanshu (Member)

Dr. Takuji W. Tsusaka (Member)

 

 

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.

 

 

9) Doctoral Final Examination - Mr. Junnosuke Kurachi (122600)

Mr. Junnosuke Kurachi (122600), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration in the School of Management, will have his final examination on 2 May 2025 (Friday) at 14:30 hrs (Bangkok Time) by Zoom. His dissertation title is "Personal Values and Employees' Voice Behavior: The Moderating Roles of Leader-Member Exchange and Organizational Voice Climate."

 

 

The members of his Program Committee members are as follows:

 

Dr. Vimolwan Yukongdi (Chairperson)

Dr. Willi Zimmermann (Member)

Dr. Djoen San Santoso (Member)

 

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.

 

Join Zoom Meeting https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/97583435202?pwd=CUmWeRwgABfj7vB29f8FCq8YJcZmPm.1

Meeting ID: 975 8343 5202
Passcode: 580161

 

10) Doctoral Final ExaminationMr. Huynh Bao Tuan (121889)

Mr. Huynh Bao Tuan (121889), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration in the School of Management, will have his final examination on 6 May 2025 (Tuesday) at 09:00 hrs (Bangkok Time) by Zoom. His dissertation title is "Organizational Learning from Near-Miss Events in Healthcare Settings and the Role of Emotional Culture in Medical Groups."

 

The members of his Program Committee members are as follows:

 

Dr. Vimolwan Yukongdi (Chairperson)

Prof. Yuosre F.M. Badir (Member)

Prof. Kyoko Kusakabe (Member)

 

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.

 

Passcode: 045075
 
11) Doctoral Final Examination Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hai (122359)
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hai (122359), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration in the School of Management, will have his final examination on 8 May 2025 (Thursday) at 10:00 hrs in Room 108, SOM Building and by Zoom (Bangkok Time). His dissertation title is "Exploring Team and Individual-Level Factors in Lean Six Sigma Projects: The Moderating Role of Top Management Commitment and Leadership Experience in Vietnamese FDI Manufacturing Enterprises."

 

The members of his Program Committee members are as follows:

 

Dr. Djoen San Santoso (Chairperson)

Prof. Yuosre F.M. Badir (Member)

Dr. Phung Van Dong (Member)

 

All those who are interested in the topic are invited to join.

 

Join Zoom Meeting  https://ait-ac-th.zoom.us/j/93448515677?pwd=dUnDpam7iF2dKq0accBA2EHpOXjwrV.1

Meeting ID: 934 4851 5677
Passcode: 763840

12) 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 Essentials: A Refresher on Core Features and Recent Enhancements

Date: April 16, 2025

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)

Description: Refresh your knowledge on Scopus’s core features and discover the latest enhancements.

Scopus AI: Intuitive and Intelligent Search and Discovery

Date: April 30, 2025

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)

Description: Explore the innovative AI capabilities in Scopus for enhanced search and discovery.

Scopus for Journal Selection

Date: May 21, 2025

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)

Description: Learn how to effectively use Scopus for selecting the most appropriate journals for your research.

Scopus Author & Affiliation Profiles and the Elsevier Data Ecosystem

Date: June 4, 2025

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (TH Time)

Description: Understand the integration of Scopus author and affiliation profiles within the Elsevier data ecosystem.

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.

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 Workshops/ Trainings/ Conferences  

 

1) Strategic Talent Mastery: Future-Proofing Your Workforce For Profitable & Sustainable Growth

2) Global Giant Prawn Leaders Unite in Huzhou, China

The GIANT PRAWN 2025 Conference, seventh edition of the top global conference for freshwater prawn farming (Macrobrachium spp.), is set for June 8-11, 2025, at the Dongwu New Century Grand Hotel Huzhou in Zhejiang Province, China. It will be organized by the Aquaculture Program of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, and Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU), China, in collaboration with the Zhejiang Institute of Freshwater Fisheries (ZIFF) and Huzhou University, China. GIANT PRAWN 2025 marks the next big event in this prestigious series, following the 2023 conference hosted by AIT in Bangkok in 2023. Designed to advance sustainable aquaculture practices and promote global collaboration in freshwater prawn farming, GP 2025 is focused on the theme “Navigating Innovation and Sustainability in Giant Prawn Aquaculture”.

Event Highlights

  • Technical Sessions: Covering key topics such as hatchery technology, grow-out systems, genomics, nutrition, health management, marketing strategies, and new-age prawn farming systems and practices.
  • Exhibition: Showcasing the latest technologies, products, and services from global leaders in aquaculture.
  • Farm Tours: Offering attendees exclusive insights into Chinese prawn farms and hatcheries, demonstrating innovative practices and techniques.

The program will bring together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals to share groundbreaking research, innovative practices, and sustainable solutions for freshwater prawn farming.

Publish and Network

Selected papers presented at GIANT PRAWN 2025 will be published in a special edition of the open-access journal Aquaculture and Fisheries (CiteScore: 6.7), published by Elsevier, with no publication fees. This presents a unique opportunity for attendees to gain recognition for their work while contributing to the broader aquaculture community.

Call for Participation

Researchers, practitioners, and aquaculture enthusiasts are invited to participate in this landmark event. Abstract submission is open now, with details available on the conference website.

Don’t miss this golden opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with industry professionals, and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable freshwater prawn farming. GIANT PRAWN 2025 promises to be an inspiring and impactful event for the global prawn aquaculture community.

Contact Person: Dr. Krishna R. Salin
Email: salinkr@ait.ac.th

 

 

 

 

  C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement  

 

 

 

 

 

D. Faculty & Staff Travel

 

  • Prof.Pai-Chi Li, President /Pakistan/ 26 - 30 April 2025
  • Prof. P. Abdul Salam, Dean-SERD /Pakistan/  26 April -1 May 2025
  • Dr. Sumana Shrestha, Director, OIA/Pakistan/ 26 April -1 May 2025
  • Ms. Indra Kumari, OIA/ Pakistan/ 26 April -1 May 2025
  • Prof.Shobhakar Dhakal, Faculty-SERD/ Lusaka, 5 - 11 May 2025
  • Mr.Gopi Krishna Pandikote /Zambia/  5 - 11 May 2025
  • Mr. Bishal Bhari, RRC-AP/ Indonesia, 5 - 7 May 2025
  • Dr. Indrajit Pal, Faculty-SET/ Saudi Arabia/  26 April -2 May 2025
  • Dr .Kuo Chieh Chao, Faculty-SET/ Taiwan/ 20 - 27 May 2025
  • Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executvie Director, OAAA/ USA/  17 - 28 June 2025
  • Prof. Attaphongse Taparugssar, Faculty-SET/ Italy/  26 May - 26 June 2025
  • Dr. Chutiporn Anutariya, Faculty-SET /Cambodia/ 4 - 10 May 2025
  • Mr. Bishal Bhari, RRC-AP/ Indonesia/ 5 - 7 May 2025
  • Ms.Indra Kumari, OIA/ Phillipnes/ 26 - 29 May 2025
  • Mr. Ranadheer Mandadi/ Nepal/ 1-13 May 2025

 

 

 

E. Classifieds (jobs)

 
Ref.no Position Type Posted date
Fac 1/25 Assistant Professor, SET/ISE Faculty March 26, 2025
2/25 Project Development Officer, SCPU Staff April 28, 2025
3/25 Laboratory Supervisor, SET-ISE Staff April 24, 2025
17/25 Associate Programme Officer, RRCAP-WaRM Staff April 17, 2025
16/25 Recruitment and Data Analyst, OHRS Staff April 17, 2025
15/25 Senior Accounts Receivable & Payroll Accountant, OFIN Staff April 1, 2025
13/25 Senior Administrative Officer, SET Staff April 1, 2025
14/25 Digital Marketing Officer, SET Staff April 1, 2025
42/24 Technician, GTE Staff March 17, 2025