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SEPTEMBER 2018
Asian Institute of Technology
SEPTEMBER 2018
From left: Dr. Eden Y Woon, Dr. Subin Pinkayan and Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai.
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DR EDEN Y WOON IS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF AIT
r. Eden Y Woon is the new president of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). A formal handing over of the baton of presidency was organized on 30 August 2018 at the Robert B Banks Auditorium in the presence of the members of the AIT Board of Trustees. Dr. Woon was introduced by the Chairman of the AIT Presidential Search Committee Dr. Anat Arbhabhirama, following which he delivered his acceptance remarks. Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Subin Pinkayan welcomed Dr. Woon and thanked outgoing President Prof. Worsak for his significant contributions to the Institute.
Dr. Woon received the AIT medallion from outgoing President Prof. Worsak, an emblem that is worn by the AIT President at the Institute’s graduation ceremonies. Prof. Worsak delivered remarks on “Overview of AIT’s Past and Present,” while Dr. Woon presented his thoughts on “Prospects for AIT’s Future.” Dr. Eden Woon thanked the selection committee chair Dr. Anat, Board Chair Dr. Subin, and all Board members for appointing him to succeed a list of distinguished presidents who have previously led this prestigious institution.
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