Initiated Sponsored and Contracted Research Projects (January - June 2006)
AARM Facilities Operations
Due to the nature of our main academic and research activities (aquaculture), we need to have ready supplies/stocks of fish in various sizes, feeds, fertilizer, and qu ite a few field laborers. Fish Fries are sold as biproudcts of maintaining our brood fish, and this income is used to hire the field labors and stocking supplies. All of the above is to facilitate the FoS academic and research activities: resources for faculty, staff and students readily available.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Yang Yi
Sponsor: Miscellaneous
Project Initiated: January 2006
Duration: 1 Yr
Increasing water use efficiency by using mulch under SRI (System of Rice Intensification)
management practices in NE Thailand
Principal Investigator: Prof. V.M. Salokhe
Sponsor: IWMI
Project Initiated: January 2006
Duration: 1.5 Yrs
Sai Noi Dumpsite Rehabilitation and its Potential for Refuse Derived Fuel Recovery
Principal Investigator: Prof. C. Visvanathan
Sponsor: SEA-UEMA
Project Initiated: January 2006
Duration: 15 Months
Center for Sustainable Urban Regeneration
Principal Investigator: Dr. Toshiya Aramaki
Sponsor: The Univ. of Tokyo, Japan
Project Initiated: January 2006
Duration: 3 Months
Feasibility study on Eco-Industrial Clusters Located in Urban-Rringed Areas
Principal Investigator: Prof. C. Visvanathan
Sponsor: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Project Initiated: January 2006
Duration: 3 Months
Training on and transfer of efficient EU technologies in the sugar sector of Thailand
The objective of the SPF program is to enhance the relationship between EU and Thailand on trade, investment and related areas in order to strengthen the economic partnership. The proposed project promotes clean and efficient EU technologies associated with the sugar sector and EU sources of financing among the sugar milers in Thailand while simultaneously building their capacity in energy project development and financing (through seminars, trainings and site visits) as well as providing actual guidance. As a result, the sugar millers are expected to make appropriate decision to equip themselves with long-terms benefits and perspective in mind. It is expected that EU technologies and financing will be the preferred alternatives, enhancing the economic partnership between the EU and Thailand in the form of increase in trade and investment. This will also benefit the sugar millers, Thai government, Thai people and global environment in general since utilization of clean EU technology improves the efficiency of the sugar mills and reduces GHGs emission.
Principal Investigator: Prof.Surapong C., Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Dr. Mithulananthan, Dr. Animesh Dutta,
Dr. H.P.W. Jayasuriya
Sponsor: EU-Thailand Economic Cooperation (Small Projects Facility)
Project Initiated: January 2006
Duration: 1 Yr
Transfer of EU Knowledge and Technology for Development of Wind Energy Technology in Thailand
Overall objective of the project is to help Thailand to develop the wind energy sector with transfer of knowledge and technology from the EU and to support Thai government movement towards greater energy security, energy diversity and energy independence. The objective is coupled with the promotion of EU wind energy technology in Thailand. This will enhance the long standing relationship between EU and Thailand by mutual cooperation in the wind energy sector.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mithulananthan, Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Dr. Animesh Dutta
Sponsor: EU-Thailand Economic Cooperation (Small Projects Facility)
Project Initiated: January 2006
Duration: 1 Yr
The Potential of Transfering and Implementing Sustainable Energy Technologies through the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol
This project mainly studies and analyzes the potential of transferring and implementing sustainable energy technologies for GHG emission reduction through the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto protocol in few countries. There are seven partners participating in this project from all over the world. AIT’s involvement is mainly related to Thailand, mainly in CDM status and potential, technology transfer case study and dissemination workshop.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mithulananthan, Dr. Animesh Dutta
Sponsor: Commission of the EC
Project Initiated: January 2006
Duration: 2Yrs
Assessment of Cost Effectiveness of Insulation
This project aims to develop methodology on testing and evaluation of cost-effectiveness of insulation and to conduct physical experiment utilization and methodology on motor car and on two experimental houses.
Principal Investigator: Prof. Surapong C.
Sponsor: Siam Fiberglass Co., Ltd.
Project Initiated: January 2006
Duration: 11Months
Milling yield evaluation for Thai rice
Department of Internal Trade, ministry of Commerce, has responsibility on setting up the criteria for price estimate. There is a need to evaluate milling yield for each variety of Thai rice grown in 2006 and to estimate production cost of milled rice. These will be used to set up a fair price to purchase paddy from Thai farmers.
Principal Investigator: Prof.Athapol Noomhorm
Sponsor: Dept. of Internal Trade
Project Initiated: January 2006
Duration: 4 Months
Monitoring and conserving forest diversity in Nam Dong, Thua Thien, Vietnam
Principal Investigator: Dr. Edward L. Webb
Sponsor: The MacAthur Foundation
Project Initiated: January 2006
Duration: 3 Yrs
Development of Pre-bridging
Developing of Pre-Bridging Program and mentoring program for Lao PDR, Cambodian and Vientiane Students to enter Flexible master program at AIT
Principal Investigator: Dr.A. Yakupitiyage
Sponsor: Sida
Project Initiated: February 2006
Duration: 4 Months
Collection of Environmental Technology Data in Thailand and one Country in South Asia
Activities of this project include collection of key data on environmental technologies and emissions related to various sectors in Thailand and one of the countries in South Asia based on available statistical reports and publications.
Principal Investigator: Prof.Ram M. Shrestha
Sponsor: Environmental Research Center Co.,
Project Initiated: February 2006
Duration: 11 Months
Strategic Database of Energy and Air Pollution in ASEAN and South Asian Countries
Objectives of the project are: (1) Collection of temporal and special energy and air pollutant data of selected ASEAN and South Asian counties, and (2) analysis of collected data for the energy systems development and mitigation options of greenhouse gas and other local pollutants in selected ASEAN and South Asian counties.
Principal Investigator: Prof.Ram M. Shrestha
Sponsor: Mizuho Information&Research Institution, Inc., Japan
Project Initiated: February 2006
Duration: 1 Yr
Development of Rapid Methods for the Detection of Pathogens in Aquatic Food
Rapid detection of methods including new biotechnology will be developed for pathogens in food. This will overcome the problems involved in the conventional methods use.
Principal Investigator: Prof.S. K. Rakshit
Sponsor: RTG
Project Initiated: February 2006
Duration: 1 Yr
Training Programme on Environmental Management Tools for SAARC Countries
Principal Investigator: Prof. J.K. Routray
Sponsor: UNEP Regional Office Asian and the Pacific (ROAP)
Project Initiated: February 2006
Duration: 1 Yr
Health Effect of Traffic Air Pollution in Hanoi
The study focuses on the relationship between vehicular traffic and ambient air quality at selected locations in Hanoi, Vietnam. Modeling tool will be used for scenario study and to quantitatively assess the impacts of different management strategies on air quality at traffic areas and the associated potential health effects.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh
Sponsor: AIT-TERI Joint Action Research Southeast Asia Urban Environmental Management Applications
(SEA-UEMA) Project
Project Initiated: March 2006
Duration: 1 Yr (1/4/06-31/3/07)
Research Project on environmental Situation Investigation of Thailand
Principal Investigator: Dr. Nowawat Coowanitwong
Sponsor: Korea Environmental Institute (KEI)
Project Initiated: March 2006
Duration: 0.5 Month (3-21/4/2006)
Targeted Capacity Development on CDM (TCD-CDM) in Thailand
The overall development objective of this programme is to enable Thailand to actively participate in the global carbon market through having a market and regulatory environment that is conducive for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project preparation, assessment, approval and implementation. The project will comprise of a series of events – (i) four national workshops, (ii) two executive briefing meetings and (iii) study tour(s). These activities would develop capacities for CDM project development, as well as capacities that are able to secure a smooth and effective project assessment and approval procedure by the Designated National Authority (DNA)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Ram M. Shrestha, Prof.S. Kumar
Sponsor: UNEP Risoe Centre (URC), Denmark
Project Initiated: April 2006
Duration: 10 Months (15/4/06 -30/01/07)
SWOP analysis of eco-industrial clusters in Thailand, India and Vietnam
Principal Investigator: Prof. C. Visvanathan
Sponsor: Institute of global Environmental Strategies (IGES) Kanagawa-Japan
Project Initiated: April 2006
Duration: 1 Yr (1/4/06-31/3/07)
Technical Training-cum-study Visits on Sustainable Sanitation Systems and Constructed Wetlands
Principal Investigator: Dr. Thammarat Koottatep
Sponsor: UNICEF, Sri Lanka
Project Initiated: April 2006
Duration: 8 Months (15/5/06-20/01/07)
Determination and Mitigation Measure of Pollution Controls in the Upper Gulf of Thailand
Principal Investigator: Dr. Thammarat Koottatep, Dr. Preeda Parkpian
Sponsor: Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Project Initiated: April 2006
Duration: 17 Months (1/3/06-31/7/07)
Impact study on wooden construction in mangroves eco-system
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kou Ikejima
Sponsor: The University of Tokyo
Project Initiated: May 2006
Duration: 20 Months (1/05/06 -31/12/07)
The fourth international symposium on Southeast Asian Water Environment
Principal Investigator: Prof. C. Visvanathan
Sponsor: The University of Tokyo
Project Initiated: May 2006
Duration: 10.5 Months (16/05/06-31/03/07)
Hercules US Study
Principal Investigator: Dr. Raimo Malinen
Sponsor: Hercules Incorporated
Project Initiated: June 2006
Duration: 1 Yr (15/07/06-14/07/07)
NORAD-GDS: 2006-2009
Principal Investigator: Dr.Bernadette Resurreccion
Sponsor: NORAD-GDS: 2006-2009
Project Initiated: June 2006
Duration: 4 Yrs (01/01/06-31/12/09)
Thailand Energy and Environment Network Phase II
Principal Investigator: Dr. Weerakorn Ongsakul, Dr. Mithulananthan
Sponsor: Energy Policy and Planning Office, Thailand (EPPO)
(Subject to the approval for the proposal)
Project Initiated: June 2006
Duration: 3 Yrs
Promotion of Biofuels for Sustainable Development in South and South-East Asia
Principal Investigator: Dr.Animesh Dutta, Prof. S. Kumar, Prof. Ram Shrestha
Sponsor: Winrock International India
Project Initiated: June 2006
Duration: 1 Yr (25/05/06-30/06/07)
Academic Networking with Norwegian Universities and Industries
Principal Investigator: Prof.J.K. Routray
Sponsor: NORAD: 2006-2009
Project Initiated: June 2006
Duration: 4 Yrs (01/01/06-31/12/09)
AIT and ACE Research and Networking
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mithulananthan
Sponsor: NORAD: 2006-2009
Project Initiated: June 2006
Duration: 4 Yrs (01/01/06-31/12/09)
Training on "Ambient Air Monitoring with Emphasis on Equipment Operation, Data Management and Receptor Modelling
Principal Investigator: Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh
Sponsor: Department of Environment, Bangladesh
Project Initiated: June 2006
Duration: 2 Months (1/07/06-30/09/06)
Testing samples, training to visiting researchers and other lab service
Principal Investigator: Dr. Shinivas Rao M., Prof. Athapol Noomhorm
Sponsor: Various
Project Initiated: June 2006
Duration: 3 months (1/06-30/08/06)
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