Optimizing AIT’s Research Manifesto by Ulrich Glawe, PhD.

Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005

Optimizing AIT’s ResearchOptimizing AIT’s Research

ManifestoManifesto by by

Ulrich Glawe, PhD.Ulrich Glawe, PhD.


Status QuoStatus Quo• One of the most prestigious educational institutions in

Asia

• Integration of different disciplines in science and technology is ongoing

• Research potential, capacities and facilities available

• Ideal place to expand inter- and multidisciplinary research, ideal location

• Increase of quality, quantity and visibility of AIT’s research necessary

We need to respond to changed conditions


Principles of OptimizationPrinciples of Optimization

• Activate and use ALL resources to their FULL potential

• Introduce well-planned marketing and outreach

• Minimize required operational investment

No structural and personnel Changes required

But Values such as Motivation, Cooperation, Openness and Transparency


Principal ToolsPrincipal Tools

• ACHIEVEMENT-ORIENTED APPROACH

• Promotes activities and leads to Motivation

• Mobilizes available resources

• FAIR EVALUATION

• Confirms up-grading

• Suggests possible improvement

Support of effectiveness and efficiency of activities


Research PrioritiesResearch Priorities

• Target an generally accepted goal

• Analyze governmental and institutional directives and guidelines

• Involve in the identification process resources including the base

• Some research priorities already visible

Identification of further priorities necessary


Research Priorities (Cont.)Research Priorities (Cont.)

• Use AIT’s strength being multi - disciplinarily

• (Rotating) Unit-Partnerships are beneficial in the process

• Improvement of cooperation

• Fostering of openness and transparency

• Support of QC

Excellent Atmosphere for Research


Research CapacitiesResearch Capacities

• Determine research profile

• Involve individuals, units and Unit – Partnerships

• Centralize data

• Identify potential in research for different levels

Research Capacity Potential and Priority Profile

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AIT’s Research DirectiveAIT’s Research DirectiveCapacity at Hand

and Demand

Capacity at Hand

No Demand

Capacity Lack

No Demand

Capacity Lack

and Demand


Research Projects - GeneralResearch Projects - General

• Short-term smaller projects integrated in longer-term frameworks

• Funding supports indirectly the financial situation

• Knowledge of ALL potential sponsor agencies necessary

• Contribution to sponsor identification on faculty/unit level

Support and Guidance of Faculty on Proposal Production necessary


Research Projects ProposalsResearch Projects Proposals

• Proposal Evaluation Committee (PEC); Dean responsible, and 3 faculty from 3 schools

• Compliance with AIT research directive

• Academic relevance

• Cost (effort) / benefit analysis

• Provisions made? (overhead, research infrastructure and research facilities)

Proposals have high Standard and better Change for Funding


Proposals; Effectiveness of AcquisitionProposals; Effectiveness of Acquisition

• Number of proposals

• Accumulated proposed project costs

• Received project funding per Faculty, Unit and School

Assessment of Effectiveness of Acquisition in the Institute


Project Funding – Regional, Project Funding – Regional, (Source 1)(Source 1)

• AIT - INDUSTRY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPSwith the “Productive” Industry

• Framework for several research focus areas

• Enhances commercialization of AIT’s research

• Transfer of knowledge and intellectual property

• Involvement of AIT alumni extremely helpful

Adequate Cooperation with Industry, and Funding from Industry



• AIT - INDUSTRY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPSwith the “Consulting” Industry

• Need of local expertise, reliable research results, international quality

• From an institute with excellent reputation (= AIT)

• Challenge to produce top class research

• Brings faculty to the cutting –edge research

Increase in Research Quality



• REGIONAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

• AIT – RTG Joint Research Project

• Absolute successful

• Perfect “Demonstration Project” for excellent cooperation, fruitfulness and effectiveness in research

Funding from regional Governments is possible, extremely fruitful and effective


Possibilities for external International

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Project Funding – InternationalProject Funding – International• NATIONAL RESEARCH FUNDING AGENCIES

• Use existing contacts and extend them

• Raise contacts to institute level

• AIT – University Partnerships

• Alumni Association extremely supportive

• GOVERNMENTS (Ministries)

• Ministries of Education, Development, Cooperation, Environment etc.

• AIT – University Partnerships

Large Potential, Chances good with AIT – University Partnerships


Project Funding – InternationalProject Funding – International• Exploration into “new” Regions

• Example: Middle East

• High quality national universities

• Shared research and development work

• AIT - University Partnerships

• Potential for research funding from this region, but also from outside

Large Potential, regional and international Funding possible


AIT’s Research DirectiveAIT’s Research DirectiveCapacity at Hand

and Demand

Capacity at Hand

No Demand

Capacity Lack

No Demand

Capacity Lack

and Demand

Thank You !

Optimizing AIT’s Research Manifesto by Ulrich Glawe, PhD.

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