By AIT Public Affairs
27 September 2023 – Prof. Kazuo Yamamoto, President of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Za-Chieh Moh, Chairman of Moh and Associates, Inc. (MAA) in Taiwan on September 27, 2023. During their meeting, they explored potential collaborations in research and various capacity-building areas. A significant outcome of this meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize cooperation between AIT and MAA.
This MoU signifies a commitment to fostering closer ties between AIT and MAA in various academic and professional endeavors, benefiting both institutions and their students. The MoU outlines several key areas of collaboration including academic exchange, industry-university joint research, academic support, student internships, and employment opportunities.
The event was also attended by Mr. Richard Jen-Chuen Moh, Chairman of MAA. Notable attendees also included Ms. Joanne Mei-Yen Chung, Executive Director of AITAA Taiwan Chapter and senior management staff of MAA. Prof. Yamamoto was accompanied by Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe, Executive Director of the Office of Advancement & Alumni Affairs; Ms. Chotiros Mongkolchotirat, Director and Executive Secretary of the Office of the President and Dr. Geoff Chao, Associate Professor & Department Head of SET at AIT.
The Moh and Associates, Inc. (MAA) is a leading Asian engineering consulting firm in the East and Southeast Asian region focused on the areas of infrastructure, environment, buildings, and large-scale developments. MAA has branches in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taiwan, Macau, Bangkok, Yangon, and Singapore, creating an extensive professional network across East & Southeast Asia. Numerous design and construction projects conducted by MAA have been awarded and well-recognized by government agencies and private organizations in the region.
