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Candidates to be presented for the conferment of degrees are listed on the following pages together with information as to: and i) home country/scholarship donor ii) previous academic qualifications iii) title of dissertation, thesis, research study, or project iv) name(s) of Chairman (and Co-Chairman) of the candidate'S Program Committee.
A complete list ofthe donors of scholarships held by the candidates at this Graduation is given on page xviii.
This program is published for the benefit .of guests attending graduation and is accurate as of 14 December 2004. Thus, it may not constitute a complete list of degrees awarded.

SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
Computer Science
Surasak Mungsing Thailand/Sripatum University
(REng. , University of Florida; M.Sc., Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, U.S.A.)
Mobile Agent-Based Service Migration Management in Virtual Active Network
Prof Ramakoti Sadananda
Industrial Engineering
Kanchana Kanchanasuntorn Thailand/RTG-HRD Phase II
(B.Eng., Kasetsart University; M.Eng. (Industrial), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)
Approximate ModelsJor a Fixed-life Perishable Product in Multi-echelon Inventory Systems
Dr. Anulark Techanitisawad
Roongrat Seeluangsawat Thailand/AIT Fellowship
(B.Eng., Kasetsart University; M.Eng., Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand)
New Optimization Model of Integrated Mant/fllcturing Assembly and Disassembly Based on
Petri Net
Ir. Erik L J. Bohez
Mechatronics
Somyot Kaitwanidvilai Thailand/RTG~HRD Phase II
(B.Eng., M.Eng. (Electrical), King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang, Thailand)
Hybrid Control oJDisplacement and Force in a Pneumatic System
Dr. Manukid Parnichkun
Chana Raksiri Thailand/RTG Fellowship
(B.Eng. (Mechanical), Kasetsart University; M.Eng., Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand)
Error Compensation aJCNC Machine
Dr. Manukid Parnichkun
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Vu Trieu Minh Vietnam/Austria
(B.Eng., Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam; M.Eng., Asian Institute of Technology,
Thailand)
Studies oj Model Predictive Control
Dr. Nitin V. Afzulpurkar
Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems
Min Deng
(B.Eng., M.Sc., East China Normal University, China)
Approaches Jar Topological Relations between Uncertain Spatial Object
Dr. Xiaoyong Chen/Prof. Michiro Kusanagi
China/Japan
SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Construction Engineering and Management
Abdul Samad Kazi Pakistan/Japan
(B.Sc., Middle East Technical University, Turkey; M.Eng., Asian Institute of Technology,
Thailand)
Parametric Analysis oj DijJerent Project Planning and Control Functions
Dr. Chotchai Charoenngam
Transportation Engineering
Rittee Hongsakorn Thailand/Siam University
(B. Eng. (Civil), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; M.Eng. (Transportation), University of
Texas, U.S.A.)
Optimization Decision Model Jar Truck Terminal Policy
Dr. Shinya HanaokaiDr. Kazushi Sano
Integrated Water Resources Management lirawat Ganasut Thailand/AIT Fellowship
(B.Eng. (Water Resources), Kasetsart University, Thailand; M.Eng. (Water Resources), Asian
Institute of Technology, Thailand)
Sediment Transport and Morphological Modeling oJSongkhla Lagoon, Thailand
Dr. Mukand Singh Babel/Dr. Sutat Weesakul
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SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
Agricultural Systems and Engineering
Y d ' P
(B.Sc. (Agricultural Technology), M.Sc. (Agricultural Science), Gadjah Mada UniVersity,
Indonesia) , I A " b' I
Application of Alginate and Chilosan Edible Films fncolporatmg Natura nt/micro
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Agents
Dr. Sudip K. RakshitiProf. Vilas M. Salokhe
Electric Power System Management
Keerati Chayakulkheeree Thailan?lRTG-,HRD Phase II
(B.Eng., King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang; M.Eng., ASian Institute of
Technology, Thailand) ,
Coordinated Fuzzy Constrained Optimal Power Dispatch/or Bilateral, Balancmg
Electricity and AnCillary Services Markets
Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul
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SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management
Supaporn Anuchiracheeva Thailand/Denmark
(REd., Srinakarinwirot University, Bangsean, Thailand; M.sc., University of Reading, U.K.)
Rights-based and Co-management oJFisheriesJor Sustainable Development aJCoastal
Fishing Communities in Thailand
Dr. Gancsh P. Shivakoti/Dr. Harvey Dcmaine
Vu Cam Luong Vietnam/AfT Fellowship
(B.Sc., Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture & Forestry, Vietnam; M.Sc., Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand)
Management Strategies/or Marble Goby-Cwp PolyclIitllre in Coves Based on Natural
Food Webs in Tri An Reservoir, Vietnam
Dr. Yang Vi/Dr. Amararatne Yakupitiyage
Agricultural Systems and Engineering
Widi Hardjono lndonesia/IAARD
(n.Sc. (Agronomy), Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; M.Sc. (Agronomy),
University of Nebraska, U.S.A.)
Constraints and Development Potential a/a Smallholder Oil Palm Plantation in Banten
Province, Indonesia
Dr. S.L. RanamukhaaraehehilProf. Gajendra Singh
Bambang I-Iermiyanto Indonesia/DUE Project, University of lcmber, Indonesia
(SaIjana (Agricultural Science), University of lember; M.Sc. (Agricultural), Gadjah Mada
University, Indonesia)
Effect oj Land Use and Land Management on Soil Erosion and Soil Quality in a Typical
Small Watershed in Java, Indonesia
Dr. Michael Albert Zoebisch/Prof. Gajendra Singh
Satiraporn Sirisampan Thailand/RTG Fellowships
(B.Sc. (Forestry), Kasetsart University, Thailand; M.Sc., Nagoya University, Japan)
Soil Moisture Management oj Maize (Zea may L.) in Northeast Thailand
Dr. Michael Albert Zoebisch
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Bioprocess Technology
Binesh Shrestha NepalI Austria-France-AIT Fellowship
(M.Sc., Tribhuvan University, Nepal; M.Sc. (Bioprocess), Technology, Asian Institute of
Technology, Thailand)
Production a/Recombinant Chitin Deacetylasefor Value Addition in Crustacean Chitin
Waste
Prof. Athapol Noomhorm
Energy Economics an Planning
Kyoung Sool Kim KoreaIFrance
(B.B.A., Chungnam National University, Korea; M,Sc" Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand)
A Study on the Economic implications of Domestic Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading: A
Computable General Equilibrium Model for Korea
Prof. John C. S. Tang
Environmental Toxicology, Technology and Management
Benjaporn Boonyapookana Thailand/CRI-MU-AIT Fellowship
(B.Se. (Environmental), Thammasat University; M.Sc. (Environmental Biology), Mahidol
University, Thailand)
Phytoremediation Techniques Jar a Lead Contaminated Site Focusing on
Hyperaccumulating Plants
Dr. Preeda ParkpianJProf. Chongrak Polprasert
Nukoon Tawinteung Thailand/CRI-MU-AIT Fellowship
(B'sc. (Soil), Khan Kaen University; M.Sc. (Agricultural System), Asian Institute of
Technology, Thailand)
Physio-chemical Techniques, Soil Washing and Soil FlushingJor Remediation
Contaminated Soils
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Dr. Preeda ParkpianiDr. Skorn Mongkolsuk
Water and Wastewater Engineering
ChackritNuengjamnong ThaiiandIRTG-HRD Phase II-KIST
(D.V.M., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; M.Sc., Lunds University, Sweden)
Membrane Fouling Caused by Extracellular Polymeric Substances during Microfiltralion
Processes
Prof. Chongrak PolprasertiDr. Kyu-Hong Anh
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SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
Human Settlements Development
Vichai Viratkapan Thailand/AIT Fellowship
(B.A. (Political Science), Kasetsart University; MURP, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)
Factors Contributing to the Development PerJormance oJSlum Relocation Projects (i984-
/995) in Bangkok
Dr. L.A.S. Ranjith Perera/Dr. Seisuke Watanabe
Urban Environmental Management
Mantra Leaseng Thailand/Self-Support
(B.Se., Kasetsart University; M.B.A., National Institute of Development Administration,
Thailand)
User Charge implementation in Thailand: Comparative Case Studies a/Hat Yal, Pattani,
Pattaya and Samutprakarn
Dr. Willi Zimmermann
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
International Business
Veerapong Malai
(B.BA, M.B.A., Bangkok University, Thailand)
ThailandfBangkok University
The Effect of Brand Name and Service Quality on Customer Loyalty Toward Airline industry: A Cross-cultural Perspective
Dr. Willi Zimmermann
Management of Technology
Somchai Numprasertehai Thailand/Kasetsart University
(B.Eng., Kasetsart University, Thailand; M.Eng., Utsunomiya University, Japan)
Managing Knowledge for Innovation: Multiple Case Studies in Thailand's University
R&D Laboratories
Dr. Barbara Igel
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CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ENGINEERING
Maria Novana Indonesia/Petra Christian University~AIT Fellowship
(B.Eng. (Construction Management), Petra Christian University, Indonesia)
The Relationship between Organizational Culture and Organizational Effectiveness: Case
Study afContractor Companies in Thailand
Prof. Stephen O. Ogunlana
Stefanus Yusuf Suriyono Nyota IndonesiaIPetra Christian University-AIT Fellowship
(B.Eng. (Civil), Petra Christian University, Indonesia)
Cmporate Bidding Strategies by Indonesian Construction Contractors
Dr. Chotchai Charocnngam
Riza Yosia Sunindijo Indonesia/Petra Christian University-All" Fellowship
(B.Eng. (Construction Management), Petra Christian University, Indonesia)
Benefits oj Hiring Emotionally Intelligent Project Managers: Cases oJ Thailand
Construction Projects
Dr. Bonaventura I-I. W. Hadikusumo
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CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ENGINEERING
Ima Muljati IndonesiaIPetra Christian University-AIT Fellowship
(B.Eng. (Civil), Petra Christian University, Indonesia)
Modal Pushover Analysis on a Multi-Span Concrete Bridge
Dr. Pennung WarnitchailProf. Benjamin Lumantarna
Vichapong Pawarinpong
(B. Eng. (Civil), Chiangmai University, Thailand)
Thailand/RTG-HRD Phase II
Genetic Algorithmfor Optimization of Gable Frames with Non-Prismatic Members
Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai
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CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER SCIENCE
Ferdause Ara Bangladesh/Denmark-AIT Fellowship
(RSc. (Fisheries), Khulna University, Bangladesh)
Implementation and Impact of the Policy of Banning of Fry Collection in the Bangladesh
Coastal Zone
Dr. Dietrich Schmidt~VogtlDr. Somsak Borornthanarat
Souvanny Phommakone LaosINARIP-LARReC
(B.Sc. (Fisheries), Khon Kaen University, Thailand)
The Toxic Effects of Pesticides Dimethoate and Pro/en%s on Nile Tilapia Fry
(Oreochromis niloticlIs) and Water Flea (Moina macrocopa)
Dr. Amararatne Yakupitiyage
Bhagwat Prasad Nepal/JJ-WBGSP-AIT Fellowship
(B.Sc. (Agriculture), Institute of Agriculture & Animal Science, Nepal)
Effectrs of Hardness and Salinity on Hatch and Survival oj Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Unnaells) Eggs under Hatchery Conditions
Dr. Arnrit Bart
Vannaxay Soukhaseurn LaosINARIP-LARReC
(Dip1.Ag. (Livestock and Fisheries), National University of Laos)
Research Study: Fish Seed Supply Status in Vientiane Municipality oj Lao PDR
Dr. Arnrit Bart
CANDIDATE FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ENGINEERING
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Indonesia/AlT F II
(B E (EI ectllca), NatIOnal Institute of SCiences & Technology, Indonesia) h'
Research Study: Electricity Demand Forecasting in Indonesia: A Case Study of Java-
Madura-Bali (JaMaLi) Islands
Prof. Ram M. Shrestha
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CANDIDATE FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ENGINEERING
Shaheed Iqbal Bangladesh/WHO, Thailand
(B.Se.Eng. (Civil), Khulna Engineering College, Bangladesh)
Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation in Bangladesh: A Case Study ofSatkhira.
South-Western District (Khulna Division)
Dr. Olcg Shipin
CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE lttipol Paw-annart Thailand/RTG Fellowship
(B.Se. (Public Health), Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand)
Development oJlvlobile SOllrce Emission Factors/or Bangkok using Modeling and
Emission Testing Tools
Dr. Nguyen 'fhi Kim Oanh
Thunyaporn Surapukdee Thaiiand/CRl-MU-RTG Fellowship
(B.Sc. (Environmental Resources Chemistry), King Mongkut's Institute of Technology,
Ladkrabang, Thailand)
Whole l!,Yfluenf Toxicity Test Species Comparisons to Determine Whether Responses Seen in Penaeus monodon and Lates calcarifler are Representative /01' Native Species in the
Gulf afThaiiand
Dr. Daaru SettachaniDr. Preeda Parkpian
CANDIDATE FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ENGINEERING
Rokeya Begum BangladeshlNetherlands
(B.Sc.Ag.Eng., Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh)
Physicochemical Properties
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Fermented Cassava Flour and Effect
Protein Fortification on Bread Quality
Dr. Sudip K. Rakshit
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CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE lyotsna Maskay Nepal/AIT Fellowship
(B.A. (Sociology), University of Mumbai, India)
Retrenched Women Workers and Their Marginalization in the Labour Market: A Post
Economic Crisis Study in Thailand
Dr. Kyoko Kusakabe
Meherun Nesha Bangladesh/DFID
(B.Sc. (Agricultural Engineering), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh,
Bangladesh)
Research Study: Changing Production Scenario and Health Consequences among Women
Rice Processing Workers in Bangladesh
Dr. Barbara Earth
CANDIDATE FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE
Tran Nguyen Thanh thu
(B.A., Hanoi Foreign Language University, Vietnam)
Vietnam/lIE-Ford Foundation, USA
People's Participation in a Rural Village Water Supply Project in Soc/rang Province,
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Dr. Soparth Pongquan
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CANDIDATE FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE
Xu Danding
(M.B.A., Murdoch University, Australia)
Hong Kong! AIT Fellowship
The Overseas Chinese Town in Shenzhen City, P.R. China as a Good Urban Environmental
Management Model
Dr. L.A.S. Ranjith Perera
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CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Mithlesh Agarwal India/AIT Fellowship
(P.G.~Dipl., Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication & Manage~en~, ,Mumbai, lo?ia) .
Research Study; Diversification and Firm Performance: An Empmca! EvaluatIOn oj
Public Companies in Thailand
Dr. Sundar Venkatesh
Soumyadeb Chaudhuri India/AIT Fellowship
(B.Eng. (Electrical & Electronics), Rashtrceya Vidyalaya College of Engineering, India)
Research Study: The IT industry in India: A Case Study of IT Industry Cluster in West
Bengal
Dr. Nazrul Islam
Francois Dotta
(B.A., Ceram Sophia Antipolis, France)
MonacoJCERAM~AIT Fellowship
Research Study: Association Benveen Ownership Concentration and Leverage in Thailand
Dr. Sundar Vcnkatesh
Duong Song Ha
(REcan., Hanoi National Economics University, Vietnam)
Research Study: Performance Appraisal: A Case Study oJTechmex JSC
Dr. Vu Thanh Hung/Dr. Sununta Siengthai
Vietnam/France
Alhem Hathroubi
(B.A., University of Paris IV-Sorbonne, Paris)
France/Paris IV-AIT Fellowship
Research Study: Urban Poor People and Access to Transportation in Asian Developing
Countries: A Case Study aJHanoi
Dr. Willi Zimmermann
Noman Masood Khan
(EMBA, Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan)
Pakistan/Self-Support
Research Study: In-depth Study of Pakistan Cellular Industry Challenges: Issues and
Prospects Jar Existing and New Cellular Operators
Dr. Donyaprueth Krairit
Li Li
(B.Med., Henan Medical University, China)
China! AIT Fellowship
Research Study: A Survey on Customers' Satisfaction with Movie Houses in China
Prof. John C. S. Tang
Nguyen Phuong Anh
(B.Sc. (Economics), Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam)
Vietnam/France
Research Study: Sales Management Plan in MOL Vietnam to Increase Sales PerJormance
Dr. Bui Thi Lan Huang/Dr. Ho Thanh Phong
8ayaraa Oyundelger
(B.B.A., Institute of Trade and Production, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)
Mongolia/Japan
Research Study: The Global Marketing Strategy Jor Mobile Phone ManuJacturers: A Case
Study oj Nokia in Mongolia
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Sok Chantha Cambodia/France-AIT Fellowship
(B.Econ., Faculty of Law and Economics, Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
Research Study: From NGO to Commercial Bank: The Case Study oj ACLEDA Bank
Dr. Bui Thi Lan Huong/Prof Francois Joel Broustail
To My Truong
(M.A. (English), University oFParis IV-Sorbonne, Paris)
France/Paris IV-A IT Fellowship
Research Study: Privatization in Road infrastructure Development in Cambodia
Prof. John C. S. Tang
Ashish Kumar Varshney
(B.Sc.Eng. (Electrical), Dayalbagh Educational Institute, India)
India/AIT Fellowship
Research Study: Understanding the Customer's Voice in Thai Mobile Data Services
Market
Dr. Donyaprueth Krairit
Vo Chi Linh
(B.A. (Economic), Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics, Vietnam)
VietnamIFrance
Research Study: Patterns oj Management Control System in a Japanese Business in
Vietnam: The Case oj Ajinomolo
Prof. Francois Joel Broustail
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CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Christophe Altaie France/Ceram Sophia Antipolis-AlT Fellowship
(B.A., Ceram Sophia Antipolis, France)
Research Study: Marketing Challenges a/Mass Rapid Transit Systems in Bangkok: The
Case a/the City's New Subway
Prof. Lalit M. lohri
Denitza Dentcheva Batanova
(B.A., Augsburg College, U.S.A.)
BulgariaiAIT Fellowship
Research Study: The Role a/Communication in Building Brand Equity/or a Start-up
Company: TANEL 360, U.S.A.
Dr. Nicolas J. Dimmitt
CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(EXECUTIVE)
Phasit Anukunananchai
(M.Eng. (Mechanical), Chulalopngkorn University, Thailand)
Thailand/Self-Support
Project: The Need/or Knowledge Management in a Multi-Level Marketing Company:
EvidenceJi'om a Pi/at Sudy
Dr. Barbara Igel
Cao Thi Thu Ha
(B.Eng., Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam)
Project: Improving Planning in EVN
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczck
Vietnam/Electricity of Vietnam
Prasert Chaidej Thailand/Self-Support
(B.Sc. (General Management), Rajabhat Institute Pctchaburiwittayalongkorn, Thailand)
Project: Business Strategy of Com part Precision (Thailand) Co., LId.
Prot: Himangshu Paul
Perapong Chiewattanakul
(RSc. (Pharmacy), Mahidol University, Thailand)
Thailand/Self-Support
Research Study: Developing Sourcing Strategies for Modern Trade in Thailand
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Dinh Quyet Binh
(B.A., Hanoi National University, Vietnam)
Project: A Strategic Analysis for an SME
Dr. Fredric W. Siwerczek
Vietnam/Self-Support
Do Due Hung
(REng. (Electrical), Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam)
Vietnam/Electricity ofYietnam
Project: Improving the Pe/formance of Electricity of Vietnam Energy Sales
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Do Hoang Ha
(RR (Banking & Finance), Monash University, Australia)
Project: StaJJTurnover and Retention in Audit Firms
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Y ietnam/Se I f-S u ppo rt
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Doan Quoc Tam
(B.Econ, Hanoi National Economics University, Vietna~)
Project: Customer SatisJaction in Sales and Services
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
VietnamlFord Vietnam Ltd.
HaLe Huong
(B.Econ., Hanoi National Economics University, Vietnam)
Vietnam/Electricity of Vietnam
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Project: Improving Service Delivery in Nhat Quang Lid. In the InJormatwn Technology
Sector
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Somchai Hatchaleelaha Thailand/Self-Support
(B.B.A., Rajabhat Petchaburi University, Thailand) .
Project: Developing an Innovative Multilevel Marketin?
~trategy and Networkmg Process
Jor Charoen OSOT International Company, Limited
Dr. Barbara Igel
Le Minh
(B.Eng. (Mechanical), Belarus University ofTechnolo~y, Belar~s).
Vietnam/Ford Vietnam Ltd.
Project: Motivation in ManuJacturing- Ford Vietnam Limited
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Le Ngoc Quang . . Vietnam/Petro Vietnam
(B.Eng. (Mechanical), Baku University of Petroleum and Chemistry, Vietnam)
Project: Development aJMarketing StrategiesJor PDC
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
LeTien Hai
(B.Econ. (Political Economic), Hanoi
Nation~l
University, Vietna.m)
VietnamlPetro Vietnam
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Research Study: A Negotiation AnalYSIS oJGas Contracts
In
Petro Vietnam
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Wannaporn Lilahajiva Thailand/Self-Support
(M.S. (Accounting), Thammasat University, Thailand) . .
Project: Efficient and Effective Internal CommunicatIOn Channels at TOT Company
Public Limited
Dr. Nicholas Dimmitt
Luong Lan Dung Vietnam/Electricity of Vietnam
(B.Econ. (Finance and Accounting), Hanoi Commercial University, Vietnam). . .
Project: Improving ODA (WB and ADB) Funded Project ImplementatIOn at the ElectrIcIty oJ Vietnam
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Luong Thi An VietnamlElectricity of Vietnam
(B.Econ., Hanoi University of Economics Planning, Vietnam)
Project: Improving PerJormance oj Japan's aDA Loan Projects in the Electricity
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Vietnam
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Tapparit Modthong
(M.Eng., Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand)
Thailand/Self-Support
Project: Managing Competency Development Jor Competitive Advantage in Johnson
Controls Service Thailand
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Luckana Ngamapichon
(B.B.A., Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand)
Thailand/Self-Support
Project: Identifying New Investment Opportunities Jor the Expansion o/Tristar Ceramic
Factory
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Nguyen Anh Tuan
(B.Econ., Hanoi National Economics University, Vietnam)
Research Study: Development oJConsulting Services in Vietnam
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Vietnam/Self-Support
Nguyen Dinh Chien
(B.A. (English), Hanoi National Econnmics University, Vietnam)
Vietnam/Self~Support
Project: Competitive Marketing Strategies/or the lYfobile Phone Industry in Vietnam: A
Case Study oj Mobifone
Dr. fredric W. Swierczek
Nguyen Ha Thanh
(B.A., Hanoi University of Foreign Languages Pedagogy, Vietnam)
Victnam/Citigroup Vietnam
Project: Development StrategiesJor Trade FinanCing Activities/or Citigroup Vietnam
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Nguyen Minh Khoa
(B.L., Hanoi University of Law, Vietnam)
Vietnam/Electricity of Vietnam
Project: Contract Management in Power Management Boards
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Nguyen Thi My Chi
(B.Econ., Hanoi National Economics University, Vietnam)
VietnamlAITCV Fellowship
Project: Service Delivery Management in Coats Phong Phu-Joint-Venture Company
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
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Nguyen Tu Phuong Vietnam/Electricity of Vietnam
(B.Eng., Hanoi University of Communication and Transportation, Vietnam)
Project: The Process for Equitization of State-Owned Enterprises in Vietnam
Prof. John C.S. Tang
Nguyen Viet Luu Vietnam/Self-Support
(B.Eng. (Maritime Economic), Vietnam Maritime University)
Research Study: Improving the Business Efficiency of the Petrovietnam 's Services
Companies
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Somchai Passanakraisorn
(M.P.A., National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand)
Project: TOT Corporation Public Company Ltd. Voice Messaging Service
Dr. Nicholas 1. Dimmitt
ThailandrrOT
Pham Dinh Doan Vietnam/Self-Support
(B.Sc. (Food Chemistry), Hanoi Polytechnics University, Vietnam)
Research Study: Human Resource Motivation and Corporate Culture in Phu Thai Co.,
Ltd.
Dr, Fredric W. Swierczek
Phan Huy Thong VietnamNietnam Oil and Gas Corporation
(B.Eng. (Chemistry), Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam)
Project: Risks Management Strategies in Petrochemical Projects in Vietnam
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Teekawut Potibowtong Thailand/Self-Support
(B.B.A., Bangkok University, Thailand)
Project: Developing the Mutual Fund Business for Krung Thai Asset Management
Company (KTAM)
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Niwat Puangchan Thailand/Self-Support
(B.A. (Political Science), Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand)
Project: Queue Time Management/or High Teller Counters o/Siam Commercial Bank
Branches
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Petcharat Richter
(B.A. (Public Administration), Thammasat University, Thailand)
Project: Business Plan for Jade Wellness Spa
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Thailand/Self-Support
Somsak Runghirunwirot Thailand/TOT
(B.Eng. (Telecommunications), King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang, Thailand)
Project: Video on Demand: A New Service at TOT Corporation Public Company Ltd.
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Ratthaphoom Sukkree
(B.Sc. (Computer), Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand)
Project: Mobile Banking a/Siam Commercial Bank (PCL)
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Thailand/Self-Support
To Van Dan
(B.Eng. (Electrical), Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam)
Vietnam/Electricity of Vietnam
Project: Improving the Operational Management System of Power Transmission
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Tran Dang Khoa Vietnam/Electricity of Vietnam
(B.Eng., (Electrical Systems), Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam)
Project: Market Designfor Power Sector Restructuring in Vietnam
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Tran Le Phuong
(B.Sc. (Chemistry), Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam)
Vietnam/Exxol Mobile
Project: Development of a Comodities Exchange Systems in Vietnam
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
Tra~
Thi Nguyet 0-nh Vietnam/Self-Support
(B.Econ (Accountmg), HanoI Ulliverslty of Fmance & Accountancy, Vietnam)
Project: Developing and Managing an Effective Distribution Network: A Case Study of
SC Johnson & Son
Dr. fredric W. Swierczek
Tran Thu Ea
(B.Econ., Hanoi University of Trade, Vietnam)
Vietnam/Self"Support
Project: A Cross-culturally Integrated Management Approach for the Population Council
Dr. Fredric W. Swierc7.ek
Tran Tung Thanh
(B.L., Hanoi University of Law, Vietnam)
Vietnam/Ford Vietnam Ltd.
Project: Tax Policy and the Automobile Industry: A Case Study in Ford Vietnam
Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek
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Tissadee Tulyaanukij Thailand/Essilor
(M.Com. (Computer Engineering), Conservatoire National Arts et Metier, France)
Project: Thailand Optical Business Market Analysis: The Case of Essilor
Prof. Lalit M. Johri
Vu Thi Quynh Anh
(Dr.Med., Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam)
VietnamlSVN Netherlands Development Funds
Project: The Transformation of an International Development Organisation: A Case
Study ofSNVV Vietnam
Dr. Do Ba Khang
Boonkiat Wisittigars
(M.Sc. (Business Economics), Kasetsart University, Thailand)
Thailand/Self-Support
Project: Trade Area Analysis of Homepro: A Case Study of Rangsit, Pattaya and
Nakornratchasima
Dr. Do Ba Khang
DIPLOMA:

SCHOOL OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
Mechatronics
Ha Dang Chinh
(B.Eng., Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam)
Special Study: Survey Algorithms Document Image Skew Estimation
Dr. Nitin V. Afzulpurkar
Vietnam/Self-Support
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
International Business-Management of Technology
Nguyen Manh Hung
(B.A., Institute ofInternational Relations, Vietnam)
Special Study: Case Research on Problem Analysis Issues
Dr. Fredric W .. Swierczek
VietnamlPetro Vietnam
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1I00NKlA'l' WISI'I"I'Wl!.llS has been chosen as the recipient of the Thyssen Budd Automotive Prize in recognition of outstanding academic performance for the Executive MBA Program in the Schoo! of
Management.
About the Prize ...
The Thysscn Budd Automotive Prize is awarded from funds provided in 1998 by Member of the
Board Mr. Winfricd Haastert. Being part of Thyssen AG, Thyssen Budd Automotive GmbH with its 40 production plants, is supplying the automotive industry around the glove. The company is a full service supplier from design, development, phototyping, engineering, manufacturing to technical service.
About the Awardee ...
Me Boonkiat, a Thai citizen, obtained his M.Sc. degree in Business Economics from KasetsaJ1
University, Thailand in 1998. Mr. Boonkiat was admitted to the AIT Executive MBA Program in
January 2003, and completed his MBA (Exectitive) degree with a project entitled "Trade Area
Analysis oj Homepro: A Case Study of Rangsit, Pattaya and Nakornratchsima", Prior to joining
AIT, Mr. Boonkillt worked as Real Estate Manager at Big C Superccntcr Public Company
Limited, Thailand.
The Institute is deeply grateful that Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has seen fit to share her expertise and experience with faculty, staff and students as an
Honorary Faculty Member. In this singular position, Her Royal Highness is
with the Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Field ofStndy.
Nitin V. Afzulpurkar
Mokbul Morshed Ahmad
Kazi Mohiuddin Ahmed
ATM. Nurul Amin
Roland Arnoussou-Guenou
Ajit P. Annaehhatre
Toshiya Aramaki
Jean-Louis Armand
B.Eng., Univ. of Po on a, India;
Ph.D., Univ. of Canterbury, U.K.
Associate Professor,
Mechatronics and Microelectronics Fields of Study.
B.Se, M.Sc., Dhaka Univ., Bangladesh; M.Sc., AIT, Thailand;
Ph.D., Univ. of Durham, U.K.
Visiting Assistant Professor,
Regional & Rural Development Planning Field of Study.
M.Sc., Inst. of Communications, Leningrad, USSR;
Ph.D., Univ. of Newcastle, Australia.
Associate Professor,
Telecommunications Field of Study.
B.A. (Hons), M.A.,Univ. of Dhaka, Bangladesh;
M.A., Ph.D., Univ. of Manitoba, Canada.
Professor,
Urban Environmental Management Field of Study.
LL.B., National Univ. of Benin, South Africa;
LL.M., Univ. of Toulouse, France;
Ph.D., Univ. of Paris II, France.
Visiting Lecturer,
International Business, and International Public Management
Fields of Study.
B.Tech., Ph.D., Indian Inst. of Tech., Kanpur, India.
Professor,
Environmental Engineering & Management Field of Study,
B.S., M.E., D.Eng., University of Tokyo, Japan.
Visiting Associate Professor,
E~virnnmental Engineering & Management Field of Study.
Dlpl.-Eng., Ecole Poly technique, Paris;
M.Sc., Ph.D., Aeronautics and Astronautics Stanford
University, U.S.A. '
Professor,
Structural Engineering Field of Study, and
President of the Asian Institute of Technology.
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Mukand S. Babel
William Barry
Amrit Bart
Dencho N. Batanov
Dennes T. Bergado
Sribas C. Bhattacharya
Erik L.J. Bohez
Somsak Boromthanarat
Fran~is J6el Broustail
Chotchai Charoenngam
Xiaoyong Chen
B.Eng., Rajasthan Agr. Univ., India; M.Eng., D.Eng., AlT.
Associate Professor,
Water Engineering and Management Field of Study.
B.S., Carnegie Mellon Univ.; M.S., Stanford Univ.;
Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon Univ., U.S.A.
Assistant Professor,
Structural Engineering Field of Study.
B.A., Earlham CoHege, U.S.A.;
M.A., M.S., Ph.D., Auburn Univ., U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management
Field of Study.
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., Technical Univ., Sofia, Bulgaria.
Associate Professor,
Computer Science, and Information Management Fields of Study.
B.S.C.E., Mindanao State Univ., Philippines;
M.Eng., AIT, Thailand; Ph.D., Utah State Univ., U.S.A.
Professor,
Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering Field of Study.
B.E., M.E., Univ. ofRoorkee, India;
Ph.D., Cambridge Univ., U.K..
Professor, .
Energy Field of Study.
B.Eng., High Tech. Inst. st. Antonius, Ghent;
M.Eng., State Univ. of Ghent, Belgium.
Associate Professor,
Industrial Engineering & Management, and Design & Manufacturing Engineering Fields of Study.
B.Sc., Kasetsart Univ., Thailand; M.Sc., Univ. of the
Philippines, Diliman; Ph.D., Univ. of Aix Marseille Jl,
Paris, France.
Visiting Lecturer,
Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management Field of Study.
EDA, DEA, Ph.D., Sorbonne Univ. and HEC, France.
Visiting Professor,
International Business, and International Public
Management Fields of Study.
B.Eng., King Mongkut's Inst. of Tech., Thonburi, Thailand;
M.S., Univ. of Kansas; Ph.D., Univ. of Texas, U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
Construction Engineering & Infrastructure Management
Field of Study.
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Wuhan Technical Univ. of Survey and Mapping, People's Republic of China.
Associate Professor,
Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems
Field of Study.
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Surapong Chirarattananon
Roberto Clemente
Nowarat Coowanitwong
Nicholas 1. Dimmitt
Phan Minh Dung
Dushmanta Dutla
Joydeep Dutta
Barbara Earth
Tapio J. Erke
Vatcharaporn Esichaikul
Ulrich Glawe
Sumanta Guha
B.Eng., U?iv. of New South Wales; M.Eng., Monash Univ.;
Ph.D., Umv. ofNewcastJe, Australia.
Professor,
Energy Field of Study.
B.S.A.E., Univ. of the Philippines at Los Banos;
M.S., AIT, Thailand; Ph.D., McGill Univ., Canada.
Associate Professor,
Water Engineering & Management Field of Study.
B.S., Mahidol Univ., Thailand; M.S., Long Island Univ.;
M.S., Ph.D., Univ. of Florida, U.S.A.
Assistant Professor,
Urban Environmental Management Field of Study.
B.A., M.A., San Francisco State Univ.;
Ph.D., Univ. of Southern California, U.SA
Assistant Professor,
International Business Field of Study.
M.Sc., PhD., Univ. of Tech., Dresden, Germany.
Professor,
Computer Science, and Information Management
Fields of Study.
B.Eng., Dibrugarh Univ., India; M.Eng., AlT, Thailand;
Ph.D., Univ. ofTokyo, Japan.
Visitilig Associate Professor,
Water Engineering & Management Field of Study.
B.Sc., St. Edmund's College; M.Sc., North Eastern Hill Univ'
Ph.D., lACS, Calcutta Univ., India. .,
Associate Professor,
Microelectronics Field of StUdy.
B.A., M.S., Univ. of Cincinnati;
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio Univ., U.S.A.
Assistant Professor,
Gender & Development Studies Field of Study.
M.Sc., Helsinki Univ. of Tech., Finland.
Visiting Associate Professor,
Telecommunications Field of Study.
B.Acc., Chulalongkom Univ., Thailand; M.B.A., Oklahoma
State Univ.; Ph.D., Kent State Univ., U.SA
Associate Professor,
Information Management Field of Study.
Dipl.- Geol., Univ. ofErlangen-Nuremberg, Germany;
M.Sc., Imperial College, U.K.; Ph.D., Univ. of
Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.
Associate Professor,
Geotechnical & <:,eoenvironmental Engineering Field of Study.
B.Sc., M.Sc., Umv. ofCaleutta; Ph.D., Indian Statistical
Inst., India; M.S., Ph.D., Univ. of Michigan, U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
Computer Science, and Information Management
Fields of Study.
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Ashim Das Gupta
8.Eng., Gauhati Univ., India; M.Eng., D.Eng., AIT,
Thailand.
Professor,
Water Engineering & Management Field of Study.
Peter Haddawy B.A., Pomona College, Claremont, U.S.A.;
M.Sc., Ph.D., Univ. of Illinois, Urbana, USA.
Associate Professor,
Information Management Field of Study.
8. Harimurti W. HadikusumoB.Eng., Univ. of Diponegoro, Indonesia;
M.Eng., AIT; Ph.D., Univ. of Hong Kong.
Assistant Professor,
Construction Engineering & Infrastructure Management
Shinya Hanaoka
Field of Study.
B.Eng., M.lnfo. Sc., D. Info. Sc., Tohoku Univ., lapan.
Assistant Professor,
Transportation Engineering Field of Study.
Pannapa Herabat
Kiyoshi Honda
Barbara Igel
Ko lkejima
8.S., M.S., Ph.D., Camegie Mellon Univ., U.S.A.
Assistant Professor,
Construction Engineering & Infrastructure Management Field of Study.
8.Agr., D.Eng., Tokyo Univ., lapan
Associate Professor,
Remote Sensing & Geographic lnfonnation Systems
Field of Study.
B.A., M.A., Technical Univ., Berlin;
Ph.D., Freie Univ., Berlin, Germany.
Associate Professor,
Management of Technology Field of Study.
B.Sc., Univ. of Agriculture and Tech.;
M.Sc., Ph.D., Univ. ofTokyo, lapan.
Assistant Professor,
Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management Field of
Nazrullslam
Study.
8.Sc.Eng., BUET, Bangladesh; M.Eng.,
D.Eng., AIT, Thailand.
Associate Professor,
Management ofTechnology Field of Study, and Acting Dean of the School of Management.
Hemantha P.W. Jayasuriya B.Sc.Eng., Univ. ofPeradeniya, Sri Lanka;
M.Eng., D.Eng., AIT, Thailand.
Assistant Professor,
Agricultural Systems & Engineering Field of Study.
Vinod Kumar Jindal
Ranjna lindal
B.Sc., Pantnagar, India; M.S., Univ. of Nebraska;
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State Univ., U.S.A.
Professor.
Food Engineering & Bioprocess Technology Field of Study.
M.Sc., Meerut Univ., India; M.Sc., D.Tech.Sc., AIT., Thailand.
Visiting Assistant Professor,
Environmental Engineering & Management Field of Study.
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Lalit M. lohri B.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc., M.B.A., Ph.D., Univ. of Delhi, India.
Professor,
International Business Field of Study.
Yoratas Kachitvichyanukul B.S., Nat'l. Taiwan Univ.; M.Eng., AIT, Thailand;
Kanchana KanchanasJt
Ph.D., Purdue Univ., Indiana, U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
Industrial Engineering & Management, and Design &
Manufacturing Engineering Fields of Study .
B.Sc., Univ. of Queensland; M.Sc., Ph.D., Univ. of
Melbourne, Australia.
Professor,
Computer Science Field of Study.
Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai B.Eng., Chulalongkorn Univ., Thailand; M.Eng., AIT, Thailand;
Ph.D., Univ. of California (Berkeley), U.S.A.
Professor,
Structural Engineering Field of Study.
Ilkka Kauranen
Do Ba Khang
M.Eng., D.Tech., Helsinki Univ. ofTechnology, Finland.
Visiting Professor,
School of Management.
M.Sc., Eotvos Lorand Univ., Hungary;
Kim Kidu
M.Sc., D.Tech.Sc., AIT, Thailand.
Associate Professor,
International Public Management Field of Study.
B.Eng., Hanyang Univ., Korea; M.Eng., AIT, Thailand;
Ph,D., Imperial College of Science, Tech, and Medicine,
London.
Associate Professor,
Structural Engineering Field of Study.
Heikki E.K. Kolehmainen M.Sc., Helsinki Univ. of Tech., Finland.
Instructor,
Pisut Koomsap
Thammarat Kootatep
Roy Kouwenberg
Donyaprueth Krairit
Pulp & Paper Technology Field of Study.
B.Eng., Thammasat Univ., Thailand; M.Sc., Univ. of
Louisville; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State Univ., U.S.A
Assistant Professor,
Design & Manufacturing Engineering Field of Study.
B.Eng., Chiangmai Univ.; M.Eng., D.Eng., AIT, Thailand.
Assistant Professor.
Environmental Engineering & Management Field of Study.
M.Sc .. Ph.D., Erasmus Univ. of Rotterdam, The Netherlands,
Assistant Professor,
International Business Field of Study.
B.S., Thammasat Univ., Thailand; M.S., Univ. of Colorado at Boulder; Ph.D., Massachusetts lost. of Tech .. Cambridge,
U.S.A.
Assistant Professor,
Management of Technology Field of Study.
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Sivanappan Kumar
Jaakko Elias Kurhila
Kyoko Kusakabe
B.E., Univ. of Madras, India; M.Eng., AIT, Thailand;
Ph.D., Inst. Nat'l. Poly technique, Toulouse, France.
Associate Professor,
Energy Field of Study.
M.Sc., Ph.D., Univ. of Helsinki, Finland.
Assistant Professor, lnfonnation & Communications Technologies Area of Study.
B.A., Sophia Univ., Tokyo, Japan; M.Sc., Ph.D., AIT, Thailand.
Assistant Professor.
Gender & Development Studies Field of Study.
Michiro Kusanagi
Hee-Gak Lee
Esa Kalevi Lehtinen
B.S., M.S., Univ. of Tokyo, Japan;
M.S., Ph.D., Univ. of California, U.S.A.
Visiting Professor,
Remote Sensing & Geographic Infonnadon Systems
Field of Study.
B.S., Korea Military Academy and Seoul Nat'\. Univ.;
M.S., Drexel Univ.; Ph.D., Univ. oflowa, U.S.A.
Visiting Professor,
Mechatronics Field of Study.
M.Sc., Lie. Sc" Helsinki Univ. of Technology, Finland
Visiting Lecturer,
Pulp & Paper Technology Field of Study.
B.Eng., Ho Chi Minh City Univ. of Tech., Vietnam; Huynh Trung Luong
Raimo O. Malinen
M.Eng .. D.Eng., AIT, Thailand.
Assistant Professor,
Industrial Engineering & Management Field of Study.
M.Sc., Lic.Tech., D.Tech., Helsinki Univ. of Tech., Finland.
Associate Professor,
Pulp & Paper Technology Field of Study.
Mithulananthan Nadarajah B.Sc.Eng., M.Eng., Univ. ofPeradeniya, Sri Lanka;
Ph.D., Univ. ofWaterioo, Canada.
Assistant Professor,
Mousa M. Nazhad
Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh
Pichai Nimityongskul
Energy Field of Study.
B.Se., Univ. of Tehran, Iran; M.Sc., Univ. of Concordia
Montreal; Ph.D., Univ. of British Columbia. Vancouver,
Canada.
Associate Professor,
Pulp & Paper Technology Field of Study.
Dip.Eng., Odessa Hydrometeorology Inst., Ukraine;
M.Eng., D.Eng., AIT, Thailand.
Associate Professor,
Environmental Engineering & Management Field of Study.
B.Eng., Chulalongkom Univ., Thailand; M.Eng.,
D.Eng., AIT, Thailand.
Associate Professor,
Structural Engineering Field of Study.
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Vilas Nitivattananon
Athapol Noomhonn
Stephen O. Ogunlana
Weerakom Ongsakul
Kyung-Ho Park
Preeda Parkpian
Manukid Pamichkun
Himangshu Paul
Ole Pedersen
L.A.S. Ranjith Perera
Huynh Ngoc Phien
B..Eng., Chulalongkom Univ.; M.A., Thammasat Univ .
M.Eng., AIT, Thailand; Ph.D., Univ. of Pittsburgh, U.S.A.
Assistant Professor,
Urban Environmental Management Field of Study.
B.Sc., Kasetsart Univ., Thailand;
M.Eng., Lamar Univ., Texas; Ph.D., Louisiana State Univ
U.S.A. .,
Professor,
Food Engineering & Bioprocess Technology Field of Study.
8.Sc., M.Sc., Univ. oflfe, Nigeria; Ph.D., Loughborough
Univ. ofTech., U.K.
Professor,
Construction Engineering & Infrastructure Management
Field of Study.
B.Eng., Chulalongkom Univ., Thailand;
M.S., Ph.D., Texas A&M Univ., U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
Energy Field of Study.
B.Eng., M.Eng., Korea Univ.; D.Eng., SUNY at Buffalo, U.S.A.
Assistant Professor,
Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering Field of Study.
B.Sc., Kasetsart Univ., Thailand;
M.Sc., Mississippi State Univ.;
Ph.D., Texas A&M Univ., U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
Environmental Engineering-& Management Field of Study.
B.Eng., Chulalongkom Univ., Thailand;
M.Eng., Ph.D., Univ. of Tokyo, Japan.
Associate Professor,
Mechatronics Field of Study.
B.E .. Univ. ofGauhati,lndia; M.Eng., Ph.D., AlT, Thailand.
Professor,
Management of Technology Field of Study.
M.Sc., Ph.D., Univ. of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Associate Professor,
Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management
Field of Study.
B.Sc., M.Sc., Univ. ofMoratuwa, Sri Lanka;
M.Sc., Ph.D., AIT, Thailand.
Assistant Professor,
Urban Environmental Management Field of Study.
B.S., B.A., Hue Univ., Vietnam;
M.Sc., D.Tech.Sc., AIT, Thailand.
Professor,
Computer Science Field of Study, and
Dean of the School of Advanced Technologies.
VIJ

Noppadol Phien-wej
Chongrak Polprasert
Soparth Pongquan
Truong Quang
RM.A.P. Rajatheva
Sudip Kumar Rakshit
S. L. Ranamukhaarachchi
Bernadette Resurreccion
Jonathan Richmond
Jayant K. Routray
RamakotiSadananda
B.Eng., Chulalongkom Univ.,Thailand;
M.S., Ph.D., Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering Field of Study.
B.Eng., Chulalongkom Univ., Thailand;
M.Eng., AIT, Thailand; Ph.D .. Univ. of Washington, U.S.A.
Professor.
Environmental Engineering & Management Field of Study. and Dean of the School of Environment, Resources
& Development, and Acting Dean of the School of Civil
Engineering.
B.Sc., Chiang Mai Univ.; M.Sc., AIT, Thailand;
D.Sc., Univ. ofWageningen, The Netherlands.
Associate Professor,
Regional & Rural Development Planning Field of Study.
B.Se., M.Sc., Natll, lnst. of Administration, Vietnam;
M.P.A., Inst. of Social Studies, The Hague;
Ph.D., Free Univ., The Netherlands.
Associate Professor,
International Business Field of Study.
B.Sc., Moratuwa Univ., Sri Lanka; M.Sc., Ph.D., Univ, of Manitoba, Canada.
Associate Professor,
Telecommunications Field of Study.
B.Sc., Loyola College; B.Tech., Jadavpur Univ., India;
M.Tech, Ph.D., Indian Inst. of Tech., India.
Associate Professor,
Food Engineering & Bioprocess Technology Field of Study.
B.Sc., Univ. ofPeradeniya, Sri Lanka;
M.Sc., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State Univ., U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
Agricultural Systems & Engineering Field of Study.
B.Sc., Assumption Coil., Philippines; M.A., Ph.D.,
Inst. of Social Studies, The Hague, The Netherlands.
Assistant Professor,
Gender & Development Studies Field of Study.
B.Sc., London School of Econ. and Pol. Sc.;
M.Sc., Ph.D., Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., U.S.A.
Visiting Fellow,
Urban Environmental Management Field of Study .
B.Sc.(Hons.)., M.Sc., Ph.D., Utkal Univ.;
M.R.P., Indian Inst. of Tech .. India.
Associate Professor,
Regional & Rural Development Planning Field of Study.
RE., Mysore Univ.: M.E., Univ. of Roorkee;
Ph.D., Indian Insl. of Tech., Kanpur, India.
Professor.
Computer Science Field of Study.
Vlll
Edsel Sajor
Vilas M. Salokhe
T eerapat Sanguankotchakorn
Dietrich Schmidt-Vogl
A. B. Shanma
Shang-Gyoo Shim
Oleg V. Shipin
Ganesh P. Shivakoti
Rajendra Shrestha
Ram M. Shrestha
Sununta Siengthai
B.Sc., Univ. of the Philippines; M.A.,
Ph.D., ISS, The Hague, The Netherlands.
Assistant Professor,
Urban Environmental Management Field of Study.
B.Tech .. Mahatma Phule Agricultural Univ., India;
M.Eng., Univ. of Sukhdia, India; D.Eng., AIT, Thailand.
Professor,
Agricultural Systems & Engineering Field of Study.
B. Eng., Chulalongkom Univ., Thailand;
M.Eng., D.Eng., Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan.
Assistant Professor,
Telecommunications Field of Study.
B.Sc., Freiburg University, Gennany; M.Sc., University of
Saskatoon. Canada; Ph.D., Heidelberg University, Gennany.
Associate Professor,
Natural Resources Management Field of Study.
B.Sc., Univ. ofNewcastle~upon-Tyne, U.K.;
Lic.Tech., D.Tech., Helsinki Univ. ofTech., Finland.
Visiting Professor,
Telecommunications Field of StUdy.
B.S., Seoul National Univ.; M.S., KAIST, Korea;
Ph.D., Iowa Univ., U.S.A.
Visiting Professor,
Environmental Engineering & Management Field of Study.
M.Sc., Univ. of Sara to v; D.Sc., Inst. of Biochemistry and Physiology, Russia.
Associate Professor,
Environmental Engineering & M-anagement Field of Study.
B.S., M.S., Udaipur Univ., India;
Ph.D., Michigan Stale Univ., U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
Agricultural Systems & Engineering, and Natural
Resources Management Fields of Study.
B.Sc., Haryana Agricultural Univ" India;
M.Sc., D.Tech.Sc., AIT, Thailand.
Assistant Professor,
Natural Resources Management Field of Study.
B.E., Univ of Baroda; B.L.L., Tribhuvan Univ., Nepal;
M.Eng., D.Eng., AIT, Thailand.
Professor,
Energy Field of Study.
B.A., ChuJaiongkorn Univ .. Thailand;
M.A., Ph.D., Univ. of Illinois, U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
International Business Field of Study.
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Gajendra Singh
Fredric W. Swierczek
Mario T. Tabucanon
Yordphol Tanahoriboon
John C. S. Tang
Anulark Techanitisawad
Nguyen Cong Thanh
Gopal 80 Thapa
Myint Myint Thein
Tawatchai Tingsanchali
Nitin Kumar Tripathi
Yasuo Tsuchimoto
B.Sc.Agr.Eng., Pantnagar Univ., India; M.S., Rutgers Univ.,
New Jersey; Ph.D., California (Davis), U.S.A.
Professor,
Agricultural Systems & Engineering Field of Study, and Dean of AIT Extension.
B.A., Temple Univ., U.S.A.;
M.A., Ph.D., Univ. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
International Business Field of Study.
RS.E.E., B.S.M.E., Cebu Inst. of Tech., Philippines;
M.Eng., D.Eng., AIT, Thailand.
Professor,
Industrial Engineering & Management Field of Study, and Provost of the Asian Institute of Technology .
B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State Univ.;
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Univ., U.S.A.
Professor,
Transportation Engineering Field of Study.
80S., M.S., Ph.D., Univ. of Florida, U.S.A.
Professor,
International Business Field of Study,
B.Eng., Kasetsart Univ., Thailand; M.B.A., Eastern
Michigan Univ.; Ph.D., Texas A&M Univ., U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
Industrial Engineering & Management Field of Study.
RSc., D.Sc., Laval Univ., Canada.
Visiting Professor,
Environmental Engineering & Management Field of Study.
RSc., Tribhuvan Univ., Nepal;
M.Sc., D.Tech.Sc., AIT, Thailand.
Associate Professor,
Regional & Rural Development Planning Field of Study.
B.A., Univ. of Yangon, Myanmar;
M.A., Warwick Univ., U.K.
Assistant Professor,
Language Center.
B.Eng., Chulalongkom Univ., Thailand;
M.Eng., D.Eng., AIT, Thailand.
Professor,
Water Engineering & Management Field of Study.
B.Tech., Regional Eng. College, India; M.Tech., lIT.;
Ph.D., liT., Kanpur, India.
Associate Professor,
Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems
Field of Study.
B.A., M.Sc., Ph.D., Keio Univ., Japan
Visiting Assistant Professor,
Internet Education & Research Laboratory.
Sundar Venkatesh
Chettiyappan Visvanathan
Pennung Warnitchai
Edward L. Webb
Vilas Wuwongse
Amararatne Yakupitiyage
Yang Yi
Willi Zimmermann
Michael Albert Zoebisch
B.Sc .. B.L..Univ. of Calcutta: Ph.D .. Indian lost. of Management
India. .
Visiting Associate Professor.
International Business Field of Study.
RTech., liT, Madras, India; M.Eng., AIT, Thailand;
D.Eng., Inst. Nat'!. Poly tech., Toulouse, France.
Profef.sor,
Environmental Engineering & Management Field of Study.
REng., Chulalongkorn Univ., Thailand;
M.Eng., Ph.D., Tokyo Univ., Japan.
Associate Professor,
Structural Engineering Field of Study.
B.A., Occidental College, Los Angeles;
Ph.D., Univ. of Miami, U.S.A.
Associate Professor,
Natural Resources Management Field of Study.
8.Eng., M.Eng., D.Eng., Tokyo Inst. of Tech., Japan.
Professor,
Computer Science Field of Study.
RSc., Univ. ofKelaniya, Sri Lanka; M.Sc., AIT, Thailand;
Ph.D., Univ. ofStiriing, Scotland.
Associate Professor,
Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management Field of
Study.
RSc., Sichuan Univ., P.R.C.; M.Sc., D.Tech.Sc., AIT,
Thailand.
Associate Professor,
Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management
Field of Study.
Ph.D., Munich Univ., Germany.
Associate Professor,
International Public Management Field of Study.
Jng.grad.agr.trop., Univ. of Kassel, Gennany;
M.Sc., Cranfield Inst. of Tech., England;
Dr.-Jng., Univ. of Kassel, Germany.
Associate Professor.
Agricultural Systems & Engineering Field of Study.
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CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
H.E. Dr. Thanat Khoman Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
CHAIRMAN
RE. Mr. Anand Panyarachun
VICE CHAIRMAN
Professor Hans van Ginkel
Former Prime Minister of Thailand
Rector, United Nations University
BOARD MEMBERS
H.E. Mr. Shahed Akhtar
Professor Jean-Louis Armand
RE. Mr. Laurent Aublin
H.E. Mr. Mir Hussain Bakhsh
Bangulzai
Professor Voradej Chandarasorn
H.E. Mr. Denis Comeau
H.E. Mr. Hans-Peter Erismann
H.E. Mr. Jonas Hafstr5m
H.E. Mr. Ulrik Helweg~Larsen
H.E. Mrs. Ragne Birte Lund
H.E. Mr. Pieter Marres
Mr. Chainarong Na Lamphun
H.E. Mr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh
H.E. Mr. Hiem Phommachanh
H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow
H.E. Mrs. LK Ponappa
H.E. Mr. Antonio Rodriguez
RE. Dr. Klauspeter Schmallenbach
H.E. Mr. Andreas von Stechow
H.E. Mr. Atsushi Tokinoya
H.E. Mr. Herbert Traxl
H.E. Mr. Heikki Tuunanen
Dr. Phaichitr Uathavikul
H.E. Mr. Ung Sean
H.E. Mr. J.D.A. Wijewardena
H.E. Mr. Yoon Jee-Joon
Ambassador of Bangladesh to Thailand
President, Asian Institute of Technology (ex-officio)
Ambassador of France to Thailand
Ambassador of Pakistan to Thailand
Secretary General, Office of the Education Council,
Ministry of Education, Thailand
Ambassador~desjgnate of Canada to Thailand
Ambassador of Switzerland to Thailand
Ambassador of Sweden to Thailand
Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand
Ambassador of Norway to Thailand
Ambassador of the Netherlands to Thailand
President, AIT Alumni Association (ex-officio)
Ambassador of Vietnam to Thailand
Ambassador of Laos to Thailand
Director·General, Department of Information,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand
Ambassador of India to Thailand
Ambassador of Philippines to Thailand
Head of Delegation, European Commission to
Thailand
Ambassador of Germany to Thailand
Ambassador of Japan to Thailand
Ambassador of Austria to Thailand
Ambassador of Finland to Thailand
Chairman, Executive Board of Directors,
Thailand Environment Institute, Thailand
Ambassador of Cambodia to Thailand
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand
Ambassador of Korea to Tpailand
China
Indonesia
Nepal
Representative of the Ministry of Education
(to be named)
Ambassador of Indonesia to Thailand (to be named)
Ambassador ofNepaJ to Thailand (to be named)
INVITED PARTICIPANTS:
H.E. Mr. Darryl Norman Johnson
H.E. Lyonpo Chenkyab Dorji
SECRETARIAT
Mr. Karma Rana
Mrs. Kulvimol Wasuntiwongse
Ambassador of the United States of America to Thailand
Ambassador of Bhutan to Thailand
EX-OFFICIO PARTICIPANTS
Professor William C. Webster Chairman of the Academic Advisory Panel
(or Professor Yongyuth Yuthavong)
D J. ..
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(or Vice-Chairman of the Academic Adv'
Acting Chairman of the Corporate Rei
( or V · airman of the Corporate Relations Panel) t' P
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Profe~sor
Ma.ri Osawa Chair of the Gender Equality Panel
(or Vice-Chairman of the Gender Equality Panel)
Professor Mario T. Tabucanon Provost
Mr. Ng Eng Wan Chief Financial Officer
Professor Neelakantan Ramachandran Chief Internal Auditor
Professor Tawatchai Tingsanchali
(To be elected)
Chairman of the Academic Senate
Representative of the Faculty
(To be elected)
Mr. Shamas-ur-Rehman Toor
Chair of the Employees Committee
President of the Student Union
Institute Secretary
Secretary to the Board
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Afghanistan
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bhutan
Bolivia
Brunei
Cambodia
Canada
China
Denmark
Egypt
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gennany
Ghana
Honduras
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea
Kyrghystan
Laos
Luxemberg
I
I
93
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2
2
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2
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5
21
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2
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33
6
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2
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86
3
118
5
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82
29
8
69
7
26
2
49
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16
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3
445
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22
7
47
2
256
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4
12
6
I
177
2
6
I
2
I
3
I
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96
4
190
5
5
8
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61
485
309
9
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56
69
6
43
II
I
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2
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23
132
167
3
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12
40
85
16
2
12
2
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30
9
4
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7
7
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4
10
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6
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2
2
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19
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38
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231
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2
5
776
9
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18
86
21
2
9
591
7
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78
14
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547
19
145
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Peru
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Is pain
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ISweden
ITaiwan
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ITonga
ITurkey
ITuvalu
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IUnited States of America i
Zambia
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10
5
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159
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63
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129
250
5
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98
8
4
27
6
3
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19
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295
5
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570
16
215
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2
28
283
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2
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183
3
116
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2072 846
2
16
13
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114
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Bangladesh
Bulgaria
Cambodia
China
France
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Korea
Laos
Monaco
Mongolia
Nepal
Pakistan
Thailand
Vietnam
Total
Dip.lIlT MBlI M.Eng. M.Sc. D.Eng. D.Tech.Se. Ph.D.
2 2
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3
I
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3
5 I 2
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2
2
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15
30
57
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8
2
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10
I
8
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12
5
I
10
4
4
:',: Add 1 Vietnam Diploma student
Totals
4
I
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2
3
8
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2
3
I
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3
2
35
35
103
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AND FOVNDA TIONS
AUSTRIA
DENMARK
FRANCE
JAPAN
NETHERLANDS
THAILAND: Royal Thai Government (RTG-HRD)
RTG Fellowship
Department for International Development
(DFID)
Ford Foundation, USA
Institute of International Education (lIE)
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
(JJWBGSP)
SVN Netherlands Funds
World Health Organization, Thailand
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES / STATE ENTERPRISES
UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE
Electricity of Vietnam (ENV), Vietnam
Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and
Development (IAARD), Indonesia
National Aquatic Resources Institute ProjectJ Living
Aquatic Resources Research Centre
(NARlP-LARREC), Laos, PDR
Petro Vietnam, Vietnam
Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT)
Vietnam Oil and Gas Corporation
Bangkok University, Thailand
CERAM Sophia Antipolis-AIT
Chulabhom Research Institute/Mahidol University! Asian
Institute of Technology (CRI-MU-AIT)
DUE Project, University of Jember, Indonesia
Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia
Kasetsart University, Thailand
Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
Paris IV University, Paris
Petra Christian University, Indonesia
Siam University, Thailand
Sripatum University, Thailand
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BUSINESS
OTHERS
Ford Vietnam Limited
Citigroup Vietnam, Vietnam
Essilor Company Limited
Exxol Mobile, Vietnam
AIT Fellowship
AITVietnam
Self-Support
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