WEEK# 13, 25 – 31 March 2019

 In this issue:

 A. Announcements

B. Events

C. Visitors

D. Campus Updates

E. Faculty and Staff Travel

F. Classifieds (Jobs)

 

 

A. Announcements

 

(i) INDEX International Offers Three Scholarships to AIT Students
 
INDEX International will offer three scholarships to Master’s students to pursue their education at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). A formal Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed by Dr. Chainarong Na Lamphun, President and CEO of Index International Group Co., and Dr. Eden Y. Woon, President of AIT on 19 March 2019.
 
The scholarships follow the format of the INDEX International scholarships previously offered by Dr. Chainarong in 2017. The scholarships are available to Thai nationals, and they carry a bond requiring recipients to serve with INDEX International for a period of 48 months after the completion of their studies. One scholarship each goes to the School of Engineering and Technology (SET), the School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD), and the School of Management (SOM).
 
 
(ii) CALL FOR JJWBGSP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS IS OPEN
Email from Admissions and Scholarships Office (11 Mar. 2019)
 
The call for the world bank Scholarship applications is now open and the deadline is 11 April 2019 for August 2019 Intake.
http://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships#3
If any applicants apply for this scholarship, please request program/department to process their application as soon as possible so that potential applicants can submit our offer letter to world bank together with their require documents.
Our following programs are listed under the world bank Scholarship. This is also available on our website:
 
1. Master's in Agricultural Systems and Engineering (ASE )
2. Master's in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM )
3. Master's in Environmental Engineering and Management (EEM )
4. Master's in Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology (FEBT )
5. Master's in Gender and Development Studies (GDS )
6. Master's in Natural Resources Management (NRM )
7. Master's in Regional and Rural Development Planning (RRDP )
8. Master's in Urban Environmental Management (UEM )
9. Master's in Water Engineering and Management (WEM )
 
FYI:  Last four years, we have been requesting World bank to add our other academic programs under the world bank scholarship. However, they always refused to add more program rather asking us to reduce our current programs listed under the world bank scholarship.
 
Preferred Master Degree Program universities list has been reduced since 2011. In 2011, there were 72 universities listed. In 2019 only 49 universities are listed including AIT.
 
(iii) Deadline of collecting waste plastic bottles [31 March 2019]
Email from AIT Solutions (1 Mar. 2019)
 
Thank you for your overwhelming support to the Plastic Bottle Waste Initiative.
 
We would like to inform that the deadline of collecting plastic bottles this semester is on 31 March 2019. Please bring all your empty bottles (PET only) on or before 31 March to collect your points.
 
Watch out for our next initiative.

 

 

 

 
B. Events
 

 (i) EVENTS

 

(a) Schedule for weekend EET for March – May

Email from AIT Language Center (6 Mar. 2019)

As discussed in the Admissions Committee meeting, AIT Language Center (LC) will offer EET (English Entry Test) testing at 9AM on selected Sundays in March to May as follows:

On campus
March:  31
April: 7
May: 5 / 12

At SOM Bangkok Campus
April: 28

For the special weekend testing, it is important that applicants register online 3 working days or earlier before their chosen weekend testing  (Wednesday before the selected testing Sunday). Applicants can pay for the test (800 bht) through a bank transfer using the following information:
Account Name: ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Account Number: 468-046301-2
Bank Name: SIAM COMMERCIAL BANK
Bank Branch: Thammasat University Hospital Branch
Address: 95 Moo 8, Klong Nueng, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand
Swift Code: SICOTHBK
Message to Beneficiary: English Entry Test

Applicants must email proof of payment with ID to lctesting@ait.asia at least 3 working days before the test to confirm their spot for the test. The test registration will be automatically canceled if applicants fail to provide proof of payment on time.

We have already added this information on the Home page of LC website.

 

(b) AIT Career Fair & SU Research Exhibition:  27 March 2019

Thirty-one (31) organizations have confirmed so far to join the AIT Career Fair scheduled on 27 March 2019 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. at the AIT Conference Center. You are cordially invited to explore and uncover opportunities offered by the companies that are joining the event.

You are cordially invited to explore and uncover opportunities offered by the companies that are joining the event.

CAREER TALK SCHEDULE:

• THK (Japan) Career Talk on  28  March 2019 (Wed), Wed, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, MEB Auditorium
• Pandora Career Talk on  3 April 2019 (Wed), 4:00 - 5:30 pm, MEB Auditorium
• Schneider Electric Career Talk on  10 April 2019 (Wed), 4:00 - 5:30 pm, MEB Auditorium

¤ Student Union (SU) Research Exhibition!

Please help us in spreading the word out about the Fair !!!  And let us know as well if you have any company contacts that you want us to invite to the Fair.
Mark your calendar! For developments and career opportunities, please drop by at: www.careercenter.ait.ac.th

or check/like:  https://www.facebook.com/officialaitcareercenter
or email: careercenter@ait.ac.th
or contact us via phone: 662 524-6744, 662 524-6326

 

(ii) LECTURES / SEMINARS / CONFERENCE

(a) SPECIAL AIT SEMINAR by ADB Vice President Dr. Bambang Susantono VP for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development of the Asian Development Bank (ADB): 26 Mar. 2019

AIT will organize a Special Seminar by Dr. Bambang Susantono, Vice President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Speaker:  Dr. Bambang Susantono, Vice President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, ADB
Title: “Towards Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia and the Pacific”
Date:    Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Time:    10.30 – 11.30 AM
Venue:  Milton Bender Auditorium
Registration:  https://goo.gl/forms/45JabPV56kltuzi02
Attendees are requested to register to facilitate better logistics.
Contact: For any query, please contact Prof. Shobhakar Dhakal, EECC/SERD at: shobhakar@ait.ac.th 

(b)  SPECIAL TALK on "KTH Royal Institute of Technology: A Leading Institution on Engineering Education, Research, and Collaboration"- 1 April 2019

A special Talk on “KTH Royal Institute of Technology: A Leading Institution on Engineering Education, Research, and Collaboration” will be delivered by Prof. Stefan Östlund, KTH Vice President for Global Relations KTH Royal Institute of Technology on Monday, 1 April 2019 at Milton E. Bender Auditorium.

More details at this link: https://www.ait.ac.th/event/16519/
Date:          Monday, 1 April 2019
Time:         1.30 – 2.30 PM
Venue:       Milton E. Bender Auditorium, AIT
Register:   https://goo.gl/forms/ePZSW0g5AsWO7ZjA3
Contact: Ms. Piyapat Kallaya, Sr. Program Officer, Office of International Affairs, AIT at Tel: 025246367 or Email: pkallaya@ait.asia

 

 C. Visitors / MoU

 

• Delegation from Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Dr. Bambang Susantono, Vice President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Developmoent, ADB / 26 March 2019 / to have a courtesy call on AIT President and give a talk on “Towards Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia and the Pacific” to AIT community

• Delegation from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, led by Prof. Stefan Ostlund, Vice President, Global Relations / 1 April 2019 / to develop possible collaboration between KTH and AIT; to discuss aspects of the partnership for 2019 and beyond; and to deliver a special talk by the KTH Vice President, Global Relations, to AIT faculty members, staff, and students.

 

 

 

D. Campus Updates

 

 (i) Schedule for repair of rooftop at PPT and ST-11 building 23 March to 7 April


Email from OFAM (20 Mar. 2019)

Please be informed that the subcontractor will start the repair of rooftop at PPT building (additional work) and ST-11 building as per the below schedule. During this time, their maybe loud noise, smell and dust due to the repair of rooftop. So, people working / living in PPT and ST-11 are requested to close their doors and windows of the rooms properly.

Schedule of work for repair rooftop at PPT building and ST-11

PPT Bldg. (additional work)
- Dismantle the old materials on the rooftop: 23 – 25 Mar.
- Prepare the surface and adjust level on the rooftop: 25 – 26 Mar.
- Fill 1st layer with chemical polyurethane – 1st step: 27 Mar.
- Fill 2nd layer with chemical polyurethane – 2nd step: 28 Mar.

ST 11
- Dismantle the old materials on the rooftop: 29 Mar. – 2 Apr.
- Prepare the surface and adjust level on the rooftop: 3 – 4 Apr.
- Fill 1st layer with chemical polyurethane – 1st step: 5 – 6 Apr.
- Fill 2nd layer with chemical polyurethane 2nd step: 7 Apr.

 
 

 

 

   E. Faculty and Staff Travel

 

Ms. Chalita Lertwinyu / Khon Kaen, Thailand / 22 February 2019*
Dr. Sohee Minsum Kim / Jeju, South Korea / 12 – 15 March 2019*
Ms. Pratchhya Sharma / Uttarakhand and Delhi, India / 17 March – 4 April 2019
Dr. Vilas Nitivattananon / Chonburi, Thailand / 20 – 23 March 2019*
Dr. P. Abdul Salam / India / 21 – 25 March 2019
Mr. Tharakorn Chanlapa / Chonburi and Krabi, Thailand / 22 – 25 March 2019
Mr. Furqan Ali Shaikh / Chonburi and Krabi, Thailand / 22 – 25 March 2019
Dr. Anil Kumar Anal / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia / 26 – 29 March 2019
Ms. Kanlaya Muangsam / Ratchaburi and Saraburi, Thailand / 26 – 27 March 2019
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Dash / Ratchaburi and Saraburi, Thailand / 26 – 27 March 2019
Dr. Thi Phuoc Lai Nguyen / Surin, Thailand / 27 – 29 March 2019
Ms. Bussarin Napimy Nakornjit / Surin, Thailand / 27 – 29 March 2019
Mr. Nikorn Asakati / Surin, Thailand / 27 – 29 March 2019
Prof. Kyoko Kusakabe / Samut Songkhram, Thailand / 28 – 31 March 2019
Dr. Shobhakar Dhakal / Londonm UK / 28 March – 7 April 2019
Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe / Myanmar / 29 – 30 March 2019
*(Staff or faculty member travelled and returned to AIT prior to documentation received for publication)
 
 
 
 
 

 
  F. Classifieds (Jobs)

 

Faculty Position: Associate/Assistant Professor (STE) (School of Engineering & Technology )
Ref. No. 04/18
Deadline: 31 March 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/524

Position: Senior Librarian (Head of Acquisition) (AIT Library)
Ref. No. 59/18
Deadline: 31 March 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/559

Position: Administrative Staff (Administrative Officer) (School of Engineering & Technology )
Ref. No. 06/19
Deadline: 31 March 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/580

Position: Administrative Staff (Program Officer) (School of Environment, Resources & Development)
Ref. No. 15/19
Deadline: 31 March 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/589

Position: IP & Licensing Counsel Officer (AIT Solutions)
Ref. No. 16/19
Deadline: 31 March 2019
Position: Senior Software Developer
Ref. No. 19/19
Deadline: 31 March 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/593

Software Developer (JavaScript) (AIT Solutions)
Ref. No. 20/19
Deadline: 31 March 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/594

Position: Senior Fundraising Officer (Office of Advancement)
Ref. No. 03/19
Deadline: 31 March 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/574

Position: Classroom Teacher (AIT International School)
Ref. No. 13/19
Deadline: 5 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/587

Faculty Position: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (School of Environment, Resources & Development)
Ref. No. 01/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/577 

Faculty Position (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor) (School of Environment, Resources & Development)
Ref. No. 02/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/579

Position: Research Staff (Research Assistant/Associate) (School of Environment, Resources & Development)
Ref. No. 14/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/588

Position: Business Development Officer
Ref. No. 17/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/590

Position: Program Officer for Professional Masters in Tall Buildings Program of AIT Solutions (PMTBP) (AIT Solutions)
Ref. No. 18/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/592

Position: Structural/Project Engineer (AIT Solutions)
Ref. No. 21/19
Deadline: 30 April 2019
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/595