WEEK 51, 15 - 21 December 2025
In this issue:
C. Visitors/ MoU/ Agreement Signing
1) AIT welcomes Dr. Saurabh Biswas, Assistant Professor, School of Environment, Resources, and Development
Email from AIT President on 12 December 2025
Dear Members of the AIT Community,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Saurabh Biswas as the new faculty member of the School of Environment, Resources and Development. Dr. Saurabh Biswas has been appointed as Assistant Professor in the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Program, Department of Energy and Climate Change. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sustainability from Arizona State University (Tempe, USA) and a Master's in Energy Systems Engineering from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (Dehradun, India).
Dr. Biswas is an interdisciplinary researcher studying the co-production of vulnerabilities and risks for societies, at the intersection of technological systems and climate change. As a community-based researcher, he collaborates with civil society groups, nonprofits,pai and local government entities to design and implement transformative solutions to multidimensional challenges. His areas of interest include energy transitions, access and social justice in urban infrastructures, grassroots innovation and collective actions, and knowledge mobilization for evidence-based decision making. He has worked with collaborators in several countries, including Brazil, Bolivia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, India, the Philippines, Nepal, the USA, and Canada.
Prior to joining AIT, Dr. Biswas was a Research Fellow at the University of Saskatchewan (Canada), where he focused on appropriate energy transition for Indigenous and remote communities in the North American Arctic. He was also a Staff Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (USA), conducting research and policy advisory for just and equitable infrastructure development. He is a board member of the International Sustainable Development Research Society and co-founder of the Let Communities Lead initiative.
Dr. Biswas’s office is Room ET 209 in the Energy Building, and he can be reached by email at saurabhbiswas@ait.asia
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Saurabh Biswas into the AIT family.
2) AIT Library User Satisfaction Survey 2025: Share Your Feedback and Win the Prizes! (Now - 15 December 2025)
Dear All,
Last day! Don’t miss your chance to participate in the AIT Library User Satisfaction Survey 2025!
Your voice truly matters. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your thoughts, suggestions, and experiences to help us create a better, more supportive library for everyone. Whether it's resources, spaces, or services, we want to hear from you!
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Open until: December 15, 2025
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- Starbucks Card 500 Baht: 2 prizes
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- Elsevier iPad Sleeve: 1 prize
- SAGE iPad Case: 1 prize
- USB Chargers: 9 prizes
- Elsevier Notebooks + Pens: 8 prizes
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- Emerald Coasters: 2 pieces
- Mini Bear Keychains: 10 prizes
- Teddy Bears: 5 prizes
- Glass Cups with Straw: 20 prizes
Winners will be announced after the survey concludes.
If you encounter any difficulties completing the survey, feel free to contact us at library@ait.ac.th.
We truly appreciate your time and effort in helping us improve. Your feedback is essential for shaping a better library experience for everyone.
Thank you, and good luck!
3) Announcement: 33rd SEA Games (Cricket), 9 to 19 December 2025
Email from the Director of OFAM on 8 December 2025
Further to our email announcement dated 11 November 2025, we would like to remind everyone that the 33rd SEA Games (Cricket) will be held at the AIT Football Grounds from 9 to 19 December 2025.
During the SEA Games period, please be mindful of the increased traffic flow—both vehicles and pedestrians around the Multi-Purpose Cricket/Football Ground. Please also refrain from using the grounds until 21 December 2025 to ensure the smooth preparation, execution, and dismantling of event facilities. Your cooperation will help maintain safety and order throughout the event.
We also encourage you to take this opportunity to watch the games and cheer for your country or any team you wish to support.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
4) AIT Academic calendar 2026- iCalendar
Email from Office of Student Affairs on 4 December 2025
Dear faculty, staff, and students,
The attached file can be used to import the calendar 2026 into your preferred e-calendar application (e.g., Google Calendar, Yahoo Calendar, Gmail, or Microsoft Outlook).
For your convenience, a guideline for importing the iCalendar file into Gmail is also attached.
Additionally, the calendar PDF will be available on our student website — https://students.ait.ac.th/calendars1/ — by the first week of January 2026
5) AIT Official Public Holidays and Year-End Break for the Year 2026
Email from Office of Human Resources Services on 1 December 2025
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Month |
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
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January |
1 |
Thursday |
New Year's Day |
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January |
2 |
Friday |
Public Holiday (Additional Official Holiday ) |
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April |
6 |
Monday |
Chakri Memorial Day |
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April |
13 |
Monday |
Songkran Festival |
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April |
14 |
Tuesday |
Songkran Festival |
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April |
15 |
Wednesday |
Songkran Festival |
|
May |
1 |
Friday |
National Labor Day |
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May |
4 |
Monday |
Coronation Day |
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June |
3 |
Wednesday |
H.M. Queen Suthida's Birthday |
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July |
28 |
Tuesday |
H.M. the King's Birthday |
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July |
29 |
Wednesday |
Asalaha Bucha Day |
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August |
12 |
Wednesday |
H.M. the King's Mother Birthday |
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October |
13 |
Tuesday |
H.M. late King Bhumibol Memorial Day |
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October |
23 |
Friday |
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day |
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December |
7 |
Monday |
Substitute Holiday for National Father’s Day |
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December |
24 |
Thursday |
Year-End Break |
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December |
25 |
Friday |
Year-End Break |
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December |
28 |
Monday |
Year-End Break |
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December |
29 |
Tuesday |
Year-End Break |
|
December |
30 |
Wednesday |
Year-End Break |
|
December |
31 |
Thursday |
Year-End Break |
6) Introducing Our New Employees
We are delighted to welcome the newest members of the AIT family!
Let’s all wish them great success as they begin their journey with us.
Welcome aboard!
7) Week 9–10 Waste Monitoring Results & Call for Responsible Segregation
Email from the Director OSC on 2 December 2025
The Office of Sustainable Campus (OSC) is pleased to share the combined results of Week 9 and Week 10 of our Waste Management Model monitoring, with continued attention to yellow bins (plastic and paper recyclables). Observations were conducted across student dormitories, faculty and staff housing, and academic buildings, with support from our dedicated OSC student assistants and volunteers.
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Plastic harms the environment because it does not disappear—it stays in soil, water, and air for hundreds of years and keeps breaking into tiny toxic pieces.
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These tiny plastic pieces can enter our food, drinking water, and even the air we breathe, which can affect our health over time.
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Recycling plastic reduces this pollution by turning old plastic into new, useful items, helping protect our health, wildlife, and the planet.
Learn about AIT behavior patterns in the 9th & 10th weeks
- Community participation remains encouraging, with overall cleaner bins across campus.
- However, recurring issues signal declining habits: black bags, mixed waste, and Styrofoam continue to disrupt proper segregation.
- These behaviors increase sorting time, reduce recyclability, and compromise the efficiency of our waste management system.
BEHAVIOR PATTERN OF AIT COMMUNITY (Week 9 + Week 10)
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Dorm A–K: Satisfactory segregation with minimal contamination.
- Dorm M–X: Generally satisfactory; however, Styrofoam in Dorm U and aluminum cans in Dorm M must be placed in the blue bin.
- Faculty & Staff Housing: ST12 – Styrofoam; ST6 – wood & Styrofoam; H22 – Styrofoam; ST11 – mixed waste and unidentified back cover — all should go to the blue bin.
- SV Area: SV1 – Acceptable segregation; SV2 – tissue paper (non-recyclable, place in blue bin); SV3 – kids’ potty chair and aluminum can (non-recyclable hard plastic, place in blue bin).
- Academic Area: Acceptable segregation; however, we are urging the OFAM Janitorial team not to throw collected mixed waste in the yellow bin.
Simple Reminders for everyone to support the Initiative
- Use transparent bags or no bag for yellow-bin recyclables.
- Rinse, dry, and flatten food and drink containers before disposal.
- Avoid Styrofoam whenever possible; opt for recyclable or compostable alternatives.
- Sort at the source to reduce contamination and improve recycling efficiency.
- Report peeling labels or overflowing bins to OSC for prompt action.
Join the OSC Volunteer Team
- OSC welcomes passionate student volunteers to support our sustainability initiatives:
- Participate in waste monitoring, workshops, and community events.
- Gain experience in teamwork, leadership, and environmental management.
- Contribute to AIT’s progress toward a NetZero Campus.
- Flexible, student-friendly volunteer hours.
Join us for a two-day intensive training designed to equip professionals with essential skills to integrate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) into strategic decision-making processes.
Date: 18–19 December 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Asian Institute of Technology Conference Center, Thailand
Course Highlights:
- Understand LCA principles, standards, and ISO frameworks
- Conduct goal and scope definition
- Interpret results for strategic decision-making
- Apply LCA in sustainability reporting
- Integrate LCA into procurement and product design
Facilitator: Dr. Anish Ghimire (Asian Institute of Technology)
Special Experts:
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trakarn Prapaspongsa (Mahidol University)
- Prof. Shabbir H. Gheewala (King Mongkut’s University of Technology)
Who Should Attend?
- Managers & Executives
- Sustainability Officers
- Environmental Consultants
- Project Planners & Policy Makers
- Researchers & Academics
Registration Fee: 250 USD (or equivalent in Thai Baht) – includes training materials, lunch, refreshments, and a certificate.
Register Now! Scan the QR code in the flyer or click here: https://forms.gle/jkhh7xV66wuRQx1y7
For any inquiries, please contact Dr. Anish Ghimire at anish-ghimire@ait.asia.
- Prof. Manukid Parnichkun, VPAR /Japan/ 19- 22/ December 2025
- Prof.Weerakorn Ongsakul, Faculty-SERD /UK/ 30 December 2025 - 6 January 2026
- Prof. Sangam Shrestha, Dean-SET /Nepal/ 18 December 2025 - 3 January 2026
- Prof. Mukand S.Babel, Faculty-SET / India/ 11 - 20 December 2025
- Dr. Indrajit Pal, Faculty-SET /India/ 18 - 26 December 2025
- Dr. Triambak Baghel, Faculty-SET /India/ 17 December 2025 -4 January 2026
- Mr. Furqan Ali Shaikh, AI Center /Pakistan/ 30 November -17 December 2025
- Ms. Nadia Almarri, AI Center /Pakistan/ 12 - 17 December 2025
- Mr. Syams Nashrrullah, GIC /Hat Yai, Thailand / 8 -12 December 2025
- Mr. Ranadheer Mandadi / India / 13 - 17 December 2025
| Ref.no | Position | Type | Posted date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fac 10/25 | Faculty Position, SERD/FANR/FINH | Faculty | December 8, 2025 |
| Fac 9/25 | Assistant/Associate Professor, SET/ISE | Faculty | December 2, 2025 |
| Fac 8/25 | Assistant/Associate Professor, SET/AIoT | Faculty | November 26, 2025 |
| 30/26 | Technician, SERD/FANR/ASE | Staff | December 12, 2025 |
| 29/25 | Assistant Administrative Officer, OSA | Staff | December 11, 2025 |
| 28/25 | Dean of Faculty Business Management | Staff | November 27, 2025 |