Meet The Board

Our Board of Governors

2025-2026

Abhishek Jain

Abhishek Jain

President

Mr. Abhishek Jain is M-Tech (Mechanical) and Management Skill Formation Program for Entrepreneurial Ventures From IIT-Delhi, 2005.
Abhishek Jain has over 20 years’ experience in the HVAC and Fan industries. His current responsibilities include product development, on-site customer testing, application support and lab management in a company named Air Flow Pvt. Ltd.
He is Life Member ISHRAE since 2010. He is currently the Secretary and the student activity Co-Chair in ASHRAE India Chapter.

Sandeep Goel

IPP

Sandeep has over 30 Years of Building Services Consulting Experience and has worked as a hands-on Design Engineer and thereafter as Project Director with successfully designed systems for numerous projects.

Sandeep has been closely involved in the design, coordination and innovation of MEP Services Design of over 500 Projects which also includes Mixed Use, Hotels, Hospitals, Commercial, Offices, Retail, Residential, High Rise Projects & Plotted Development. Mr. Goel is Committee Member at National Building Code of India -2005, 2016 and now National Building Construction Standard 2026. He is been Former Visiting Faculty for over 15 Years for Masters of Building Engineering and Management at School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi. A Certified Fire Protection Specialist – NFPA, USA and Member Skyscraper Editorial Board – CTUBH, Chicago, USA and now CTBUH India Core Committee. Mr. Goel has attended over 100 Design Coordination Meetings Overseas at US, Canada, UK, Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Nepal and given his significant contribution in the engineering design solutions to Architects, Structural Engineers, Landscape Architects and to other Owners Engineers. He has broadcasted Webinar, presented White Papers and Lectures in over 80 Conferences and Workshop on subject related to Energy, Fire Safety, Smoke Management, Building Services in Tall Buildings/ Hotels and Healthcare, Thermal Storage, Waste to Energy, Water Conservation, Approach to Value Engineering, LEED Credits & other topics. Sandeep is recognized well for his explanatory skills. He is presently President ASHRAE India and Board of Governor FSAI.

Ashish Gupta

Mr. Ashish Gupta

President Elect

Director Standard Refrigeration Pvt. Ltd. More than 31 years of experience in HVAC industry, Commercial Refrigeration, Bulk cooling and industrial refrigeration. NHB Training Course for Graduate Engineers for Cold Chain & Stood 1st for Technical, Proficiency regarding planning and design of Cold Chain Infrastructure. ISHRAE Certificate Course Sept.–Dec.,2011 Training at Emerson, China for compressor tear- down & rebuilding Seminars & training by Alfalaval, Emerson, LU-VE & Dixell. Ashish also works actively on IEQ Solutions with solutions for particulate matter, VOC & irradiation of pathogens & supply of treated fresh air.

He is President Delhi Chapter of Ishrae (SY2022-23) , Member, BOG Ashrae India Chapter, Member RATA, Member IRC.

Paresh Mishra

Vice President

Waliullah Siddiqui

Mr. Waliullah Siddiqui

Secretary

Mr.Waliullah Siddiqui is a Gradute Mechanical Engineer from Jamia Millia Islamia, He has worked with Voltas International Limited and ETA Engineering Limited at Senior Positions. He is Founder Director of M/s LIMRA Consulting Engineers-New Delhi an MEP design and consultancy firm. He has a vast experience of 31 years in this field and has worked on several prestigious projects in India, Middle East and other SAARC countries. He is Member ASHRAE, Member of Consulting Engineers Association of India and is Life member of ISHRAE. Presently Serving as MP-Chair at ASHRAE India Chapter.

Mr. Rajnish Aggarwal,

Treasurer

Rajnish Aggarwal is an Engineering Graduate of 1994 batch and thereafter obtained his Management (MBA) qualification from Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad Rajnish has been handling projects for 30 years now and has vast exposure to various kinds of projects including Hotels, Hospitals, Institutional, Residential, Industries, Educational Institutes, Pharmaceutical units etc. After working for over a decade in some good project oriented organisations like Atlas Copco, Otis Elevators and Hitachi Aircon, Rajnish is an established MEP Consultant based out of Delhi. Besides being involved in professional services Rajnish has been an active member and volunteer leader holding various positions for a number of associations working in the field of Building services such as 1. National Council Member and Chairman of Events, Expo & Webinars at ASSOCHAM GEM Green Building Certification Body. 2. National Committee Member and Chairman of committee on Standards and Codes at Fire and Security Association of India (FSAI) 3. Vice Chairman and General Secretary of Indian Chapter of ASIS (American Society of Industrial Security), largest security association of the World 4. Founding General Secretary of SPGI (Security Promotion Group of India) 5. Active Member of ISHRAE (Indian Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers) and ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers). Currently in a leadership role at ISHRAE Delhi Chapter and in the national committee.
GAURAV MATHUR

Mr. Gaurav Mathur

BOG Member

Gaurav Mathur is the Head – Area Sales Development, CBS INDO (Commercial Building Services) at Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. He joined Grundfos in December 2005 and handles the Building Services sales development for the company in India. Gaurav has more than 22 years of industry experience covering sales, business development and channel management. He has been involved in initialisation and development of innovative products in air-conditioning, pressure boosting, solar, water supply and waste water applications for Grundfos in India and focuses on water and energy conservation. He is passionate about implementing Digitalization in air-conditioning and water systems.
Prior to joining Grundfos, Gaurav has worked with Grundfos Channel Partner and a fully owned subsidiary of ProMinent, Germany. He has vast experience in business development and technical sales of Pumps, Pumping Systems and Water Treatment Equipment.
Mohammed Adnan

Mohammed Adnan

BOG Member

Meet Mohammed Adnan, an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with over 11 years of experience dedicated to the HVAC field. Graduating in 2012, Adnan embarked on a rewarding career journey, primarily focusing on HVAC consultancy at Abid Husain Consultants. Throughout his professional tenure, Adnan has exhibited his expertise across a diverse spectrum of projects, ranging from industrial to commercial endeavors, as well as institutional to hotel ventures. His commitment to innovation has been unwavering, as he diligently keeps abreast of the latest advancements in the industry, seamlessly incorporating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies into his design approaches.
Email ID: adnan@ahcon.in

Kunal Chaudhari

BOG Member

Mr. Kunal Chaudhari is a ‘2nd Generation Consulting Engineer’, and Director at renowned MEP Consulting Firm ‘Udayan Chaudhari & Associates Pvt. Ltd.’ A Mechanical & Automation Engineer by qualification, Kunal has successfully delivered several prestigious projects in India and Abroad, and has begun his journey as a guest lecturer in renowned Architectural & Engineering Institutions as well. At ASHRAE and various Industry platforms he has been part of panel discussions, and acted as a moderator too. He is also the Past Treasurer of ASHRAE India Chapter. Kunal is a published author with two titles to his credit.
Sustainable designs coupled with pro-active use of state-of-the-art technology have been the cornerstone of his career as a Consulting Engineer. He has work extensively with MNCs and Renowned Global Brands over the last 17 years. The industry knows him as someone with an ‘eye for detail’, and having an appetite for concluding complex MEP design assignments. Data Centers, Labs, Retail & Commercial Buildings, Universities, Hospitals, Embassies, and Hotels roundup his repertoire of successfully commissioned assignments. As a second generation entrepreneur, he is working toward creating an Engineering Organization with a Global Outreach.
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Dr. Om Taneja

BOG Member

Dr. Taneja graduated with Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT, New Delhi; Master’s degree in Control Systems and a PhD degree in Systems Sciences and Operations Research from New York University. He is an ASHRAE Fellow, USGBC and ASHRAE TCs member with specialization in innovative technologies, smart infrastructure, smart cities, energy efficiency, decarbonization, sustainability and human capacity development. He has been ASHRAE DL for more than 15 years

Mr. Deepak Kr. Gupta

BOG Member

Mr. Deepak Kr. Gupta is an Electrical Engineering professional having more than 20 Years of experience in the field of Design and execution of different Electrical and Mechanical Systems including Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS), Environmental Control System (ECS) and Building Management System (BMS) for underground metro stations and tunnels. He is currently working as Additional General Manager/Electrical at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. for DMRC Phase-IV Project.
VANDANA KAPURIA

Vandana Kapuria

BOG Member

DIRECTOR: Enmax Smart Systems. Bringing Energy Efficient and sustainable technology to the Construction Industry

FOUNDER: Thousand Petals. An NGO dedicated to Teen and Adult Mental Health and Personal Growth.
CIRCLE LEADER: at Lean In. a global community founded by Sheryl Sandberg dedicated to helping foster leadership, advancement, & inclusion for women in the workplace.
Certified Relationship & Behavioral skills coach
Certified Adolescent and teen life skills coach

Ravi Shankar

BOG Member

Mr. Ravi Shankar Kumar is the Director of ACREX ENGITECH PVT. LTD. and a seasoned HVAC professional for 14 years of experience across Pharmaceutical, Industrial (electronics, automobiles & others) and Metro Railway projects in across India and global. He has been worked with reputed organizations as BBN Escendo Consultants, Adhunik Cooling System Pvt. Ltd., and Ayesa India Pvt. Ltd. An Engineering graduate from Nagpur University, he is actively associated with ASHRAE & ISHRAE and other professional bodies. Currently serving as ISHRAE Regional Director North-1 and served as President ISHRAE Gurgaon.
He is continuously working towards energy-efficient, environmentally responsible, and future-ready buildings and industries by combining innovative engineering with sustainable design principles.

Gaurav Mathur is the Head – Area Sales Development, CBS INDO (Commercial
Building Services) at Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. He joined Grundfos in
December 2005 and handles the Building Services sales development for the
company in India. Gaurav has more than 22 years of industry experience covering
sales, business development and channel management. He has been involved in
initialisation and development of innovative products in air-conditioning, pressure
boosting, solar, water supply and waste water applications for Grundfos in India and
focuses on water and energy conservation. He is passionate about implementing
Digitalization in air-conditioning and water systems.

Prior to joining Grundfos, Gaurav has worked with Grundfos Channel Partner and a
fully owned subsidiary of ProMinent, Germany. He has vast experience in business
development and technical sales of Pumps, Pumping Systems and Water Treatment
Equipment.

Vaibhav-Jain

Mr. Vaibhav Jain

BOG Member

Dr. Vaibhav Jain is a technology driven academician with more than 19 years of extensive experience in Mechanical domain. He has a number of research papers published in reputed journals as well as awards to his credits including ‘Student Branch Advisor 2020’ award from ASHRAE, USA. He is a technology enthusiast and has developed more than 11 sponsored projects, with each one bringing a unique solution to Industry’s today problems. He has an excellent track record of providing quality education to undergraduate students.
MAYANK CHAUHAN

MAYANK CHAUHAN

BOG Member ​

Mr. Mayank Chauhan is an Electrical Engineering professional having more than 12 years of experience in the field of Electrical & Mechanical systems. He has worked in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd for eight years, and looked after the Project Management works right from design development stage till final commissioning for Environment Control System, Tunnel Ventilation System and Building Management System of various underground stations and tunnels of Magenta Line, Pink Line and Grey Line. Additionally, he has a lot of expertise of managing tendering process and contracts.

He is currently working as Senior Manager/Electrical at National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project which is based on the Japanese Shinkansen technology.

Samdarsh Nayyar

Samdarsh Nayyar

BOG Member

Samdarsh Nayyar is a Partner at SNC, a 35-year old BIM-enabled MEP, Green Sustainability consultancy firm. In his 20+ years of experience, he has to his credit the design of MEP, LEED, and Net Zero consulting services for India’s 1st Net Positive Energy Building – MNRE Headquarters, Atal Akshaya Urja Bhawan, which was awarded the Best E&M design-2nd in 2022 by Govt. of India=CPWD. He has mastered in Sustainable ESG Investing (HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL), B Eng, MBA (Strategic Management), US Green Building Council – certified LEED Accredited Professional (AP) BD+C, IGBC AP, WELL AP, GRIHA Trainer & Evaluator, MNRE BEE-certified Energy Auditor and Energy Manager, BEE-certified ECBC Master Trainer, EPI-Certified TIA-942 Data Centre Design Consultant (CTDC), EPI-Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), FSAI AP. Some of his other key projects include American Express Campus, Mastercard campus, Microsoft, The Oberoi Hotels Corporate Office, DLF Cybercity B10.
SNC has designed MEP services in over 1000 projects for some of the leading developers of India such as HINES (USA), DLF, K Raheja Corp, EMAAR Dubai, Kalpataru, Godrej Properties, ABIL, Capitaland Ascendas, Virtuous Retail Singapore, Birla Estates, Shapoorji Pallonji, Birla-Zuari Agro Group, Oberoi Hotel Group, Apollo Hospitals, Godrej, Mahindra, Tata Trusts Hospitals, Walmart, Metro-cash-Carry etc. ranging from complex needs of hotels and hospitals to tenant-developer balance in IT parks and retail to the high precision air-conditioning of sporting venues. Besides, SNC has been a leading services consultancy provider of MEP works for interior fit-outs of clients ranging from Mastercard, Microsoft, Oracle, Fidelity, Lucent-Alcatel, Ernst & Young, Nokia, AMEX, IBM, IBM-Daksh, Cisco, Serco, Apple, British Council, Siemens, WPP etc.
SHRUTI-GUPTA

SHRUTI GUPTA

BOG Member

Mr. Anuj Gupta

BOG Member

Anuj holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the esteemed B.K. Birla Institute of Engineering & Technology, Pilani, and has completed a Management Development Programme from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. As a Partner at Design2Occupancy and Co-Founder of D2O Learning, he is committed to pioneering innovative sustainability solutions that drive impact at every level. Recognized as an expert in sustainability, Anuj holds multiple credentials, including EDGE Expert, EDGE Auditor, EDGE Faculty, LEED AP® BD+C, IGBC AP, and ECBC Expert. His mission is clear: to build a resilient and sustainable environment that meets today’s needs while safeguarding the planet for future generations. At D2O Learning, he leads specialized training programs and professional development initiatives focused on green building certification, energy efficiency, and building analysis. Through D2O Learning’s interactive courses, workshops, and expert-led training sessions, he helps professionals stay ahead in the rapidly evolving sustainability sector. Anuj also spearheads The Green Gurus, a thriving community of sustainability advocates focused on knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and impactful initiatives. He is actively engaged with ASHRAE, ISHRAE and IFMA, serving as the Society Chair of Youth@ISHRAE, a Member of the ASHRAE Conference & Exposition Committee, proud member of IFMA, further amplifying his commitment to sustainability.
Kapil Kapur

Kapil Kapur

BOG Member

Kapil Kapur, Director, Jay & Co. India Pvt. Ltd. has more than two decades of experience in the field of smart building systems, critical infrastructure, and advanced building technologies. He is known for combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution. He specializes in designing, integrating, and optimizing building systems to deliver operational efficiency, reliability, compliance, and sustainability. His commitment towards technological advancements & innovation has led to development of new or improved ideas thus raising the industry benchmarks in the field of HVAC, BMS, ELV, Fire, Security & Surveillance, IAQ, Kitchen Exhaust System, Command Control Centre, Emergency Signage system, IoT sensors, Energy Management Platforms, Home Automation, Access Control, Audio-Visuals, Parking Management System and Advanced Analytics. He collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to implement systems that enhance occupant comfort, improve operational efficiency, and reduce energy consumption.
Waliullah Siddiqui

Mr. Waliullah Siddiqui

Mr. Waliullah Siddiqui is a Graduate Mechanical Engineer from Jamia Millia Islamia University – Delhi, He worked with Voltas International Limited and ETA Engineering Limited at Senior Positions. He is the Founder Director of M/s LIMRA Consulting Engineers-New Delhi an MEP design and consultancy firm. He has a vast experience of 32 years in this field and has worked on several prestigious projects in India, Middle East and other SAARC countries. He is BOG member of ASHRAE India, a Member of Consulting Engineers Association of India and is a Life member of ISHRAE. Presently Serving as Imm. Past President ISHRAE-Delhi Chapter.

Mr. Mohit Bansal

Managing Director of Nirvay Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Mohit Bansal is an esteemed Assistant Professor in Thermal and Fluid Engineering at ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad. His research expertise spans Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, with a strong focus on practical applications. A dedicated educator, Mr. Bansal excels in making complex concepts accessible and relevant to his students. He has a distinguished record of securing and successfully executing funded projects exceeding USD 20,000. As an active member of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) and a Lifetime Member of NSFMFP (National Society of Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Power), Mr. Bansal is committed to advancing his field and fostering professional development.

Kanagaraj Ganesan

Imm. Past President & Government Advocacy Chair

Mr. Kanagaraj Ganesan is an experienced professional in the domains of carbon-neutrality in the built-environment, building energy efficiency and sustainable cooling. He is a licensed architect, Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), and Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) Master Trainer. He is a post-graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, in the ‘Building Energy Efficiency’ domain. He has delivered more than fifty high impact projects on “sustainability in the built-environment”.
Sanjeev

Er. Sanjeev Kumar

Managing Director of Nirvay Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Er. Sanjeev Kumar has a more than 23 Years of experience in Design, Execution, Operation & Maintenance of Electrical (LV) & Mechanical system including ECS, TVS, Fire & Hydraulics, Lift & Escalator, DG sets & UPS, Building management system (BMS), Rigid Overhead Catenary (ROCS) & 33kV Auxiliary Substation (ASS), Retractable Catenary System (RCR) for underground Metro stations, depots & tunnels. Published several papers in International Conferences like ASME; JRC etc.One of the development is PATENTED.
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VIKRAM BANSAL

Managing Director of Nirvay Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

He is a mechanical engineer with more than 20 years of experience in HVAC field. He has been part of projects ranging from 500 TR to 25000 TR. worked on big projects like F1 track in Delhi NCR, Commonwealth stadiums , Lucknow high court and secretariat, OP Jindal university , Ashoka university, WTC in Delhi and many more. He is author of book – “Investing For Success” rethinking HVAC plant room expenditure and demand ROI. Awarded for the Best CEO by Global Hues in year 2022.

VIKAS VERMA

President

Mr. Vikas Verma has over 17 years of experience in Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Tunnel Ventilation Systems (TVS), Fire & Life Safety, Smoke Management Systems, CFD & SES (1D) Simulation, Value Engineering, Estimation, Design & Management. He has experience with underground metro rail stations, depots, road tunnels, and buildings.

He has worked at Ayesa India Pvt. Ltd and Egis India Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd, successfully completing ECS & TVS work for more than 50 underground stations in various metro projects such as DMRC Phase-3 & 4 Project, BMRCL Phase-2 Project, JMRC Project, and Dhaka North& South Line-9&5 Project.

Mr. Verma played a key role in optimizing the design of the Phase-4 station at DMRC. He provided detailed comparisons of PSD Vs Non-PSD for UG stations, Air-cooled Vs Water-cooled Chillers for UG Stations, and successfully optimized the UG station size to be 200-230 meters from the conventional station sizes of over 260 meters. He graduated with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from H.B.T.I Kanpur. He currently works as a TVS&ECS Expert at Mott MacDonald Private Limited, serving as General Consultant (GC) for the DMRC Phase-4 Project.
RUMAN

Mhd. RUMAN

Vice Chair -Sustainability

With more than seventeen years of expertise in HVAC and MEP design, Ruman has accumulated a wealth of experience. His meticulous and distinct approach is evident in his involvement with exclusive and esteemed ventures throughout the nation. While he specializes in opulent homes, hotels, offices and shopping centers, his major recognized achievements extend to encompass a diverse range of projects in the hospitality and custom design sectors. Guided by a firm belief in the synergy of imaginative and effective design, Ruman’s creations are shaped by an awareness of surroundings and a global perspective.

Praveen Jha

BOG Member

Praveen Jha is an Engineering professional with years of functional expertise in leading business structures. Skills in Product Branding, Sales and Application Engineering, New Territory Setups, Training, and Key Account Management. Expertise in handling both Air and Waterside products (Chillers, Air Handling Units, Ventilation Fans, and Systems).

Subir Das

BOG Member

Subir Das has an industry experience of over 35 years. in the cooling
tower industry in India. He is a Science Graduate with Physics Honors from Calcutta University and is an advanced mechanical engineer from Imperial College London (U.K.), and further continued his studies in Thermal Engineering. He was awarded the Rashtriya Udyog Ratna Award for his contribution to his company Flow-Tech Air Pvt. Ltd to the economic growth of the cooling. Mr. Subir Das has been the past president of the Delhi Chapter of ISHARE and is currently the Membership Promotion Chair ASHRAE India Chapter.

Our Board of Governors

2024-2025

Arundhati S. Khanna

ARUNDHATI SINGH KHANNA

President

Arundhati is an architect, registered in Newzealand,Australia and India. Prior to establishing her own firm, she worked with CZWG architects in London and Cook Sargisson & Pirie architects in Aucland. Her principal work has focused on design & execution of high quality residential, mixed used developments, and hospitals. A key theme in Arundhati’s work is the sustainable expression of modernity through the progressive use of local materials & traditional practices.
Rajesh K. Jain

Rajesh K. Jain

Immdiate Past President

Rajesh Jain is having vast experience in the field of Design and execution of different Electrical and Mechanical Systems including Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS), Environmental Control System (ECS) and Building Management System (BMS) for underground metro stations and tunnels. Have exposure to different MRTS in the world like Madrid, Singapore, Perth, Athens, Barcelona, Hongkong. Published and presented several papers in International Conferences like ASHRAE, ISAVFT etc.

Sandeep Goel

President Elect.

Sandeep has over 27 Years of Building Services Consulting experience and has worked as a hands-on Design Engineer and thereafter as Project Director with successfully designed systems for numerous projects.
Mr. Goel is Committee Member at National Building Code of India -2005 and also 2016. He is been Former Visiting Faculty for over 15 Years for Masters of Building Engineering and Management at School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi. A Certified Fire Protection Specialist – NFPA, USA and Member Skyscraper Editorial Board (2015-2017) – CTUBH, Chicago, USA.
Abhishek Jain

Abhishek Jain

Vice President

Mr. Abhishek Jain is M-Tech (Mechanical) and Management Skill Formation Program for Entrepreneurial Ventures From IIT-Delhi, 2005.
Abhishek Jain has over 20 years’ experience in the HVAC and Fan industries. His current responsibilities include product development, on-site customer testing, application support and lab management in a company named Air Flow Pvt. Ltd.
He is Life Member ISHRAE since 2010. He is currently the Secretary and the student activity Co-Chair in ASHRAE India Chapter.
Ashish Gupta

Mr. Ashish Gupta

Secretary

Director Standard Refrigeration Pvt. Ltd. More than 31 years of experience in HVAC industry, Commercial Refrigeration, Bulk cooling and industrial refrigeration. NHB Training Course for Graduate Engineers for Cold Chain & Stood 1st for Technical, Proficiency regarding planning and design of Cold Chain Infrastructure. ISHRAE Certificate Course Sept.–Dec.,2011 Training at Emerson, China for compressor tear- down & rebuilding Seminars & training by Alfalaval, Emerson, LU-VE & Dixell. Ashish also works actively on IEQ Solutions with solutions for particulate matter, VOC & irradiation of pathogens & supply of treated fresh air.

He is President Delhi Chapter of Ishrae (SY2022-23) , Member, BOG Ashrae India Chapter, Member RATA, Member IRC.
GAURAV MATHUR

Mr. Gaurav Mathur

BOG Member

Gaurav Mathur is the Head – Area Sales Development, CBS INDO (Commercial Building Services) at Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. He joined Grundfos in December 2005 and handles the Building Services sales development for the company in India. Gaurav has more than 22 years of industry experience covering sales, business development and channel management. He has been involved in initialisation and development of innovative products in air-conditioning, pressure boosting, solar, water supply and waste water applications for Grundfos in India and focuses on water and energy conservation. He is passionate about implementing Digitalization in air-conditioning and water systems.

Prior to joining Grundfos, Gaurav has worked with Grundfos Channel Partner and a fully owned subsidiary of ProMinent, Germany. He has vast experience in business development and technical sales of Pumps, Pumping Systems and Water Treatment Equipment.

Deepak Gupta

BOG Member

Mr. Deepak Kr. Gupta is an Electrical Engineering professional having more than 20 Years of experience in the field of Design and execution of different Electrical and Mechanical Systems including Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS), Environmental Control System (ECS) and Building Management System (BMS) for underground metro stations and tunnels. He is currently working as Additional General Manager/Electrical at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. for DMRC Phase-IV Project.

Ravi Shankar

BOG Member

Gaurav Mathur is the Head – Area Sales Development, CBS INDO (Commercial Building Services) at Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. He joined Grundfos in December 2005 and handles the Building Services sales development for the company in India. Gaurav has more than 22 years of industry experience covering sales, business development and channel management. He has been involved in initialisation and development of innovative products in air-conditioning, pressure boosting, solar, water supply and waste water applications for Grundfos in India and focuses on water and energy conservation. He is passionate about implementing Digitalization in air-conditioning and water systems.

Prior to joining Grundfos, Gaurav has worked with Grundfos Channel Partner and a fully owned subsidiary of ProMinent, Germany. He has vast experience in business development and technical sales of Pumps, Pumping Systems and Water Treatment Equipment.
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Dr. Om Taneja

BOG Member

Dr. Taneja graduated with Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT, New Delhi; Master’s degree in Control Systems and a PhD degree in Systems Sciences and Operations Research from New York University. He is an ASHRAE Fellow, USGBC and ASHRAE TCs member with specialization in innovative technologies, smart infrastructure, smart cities, energy efficiency, decarbonization, sustainability and human capacity development. He has been ASHRAE DL for more than 15 years
Dimpy Daroch

Dimpy Daroch

BOG Member

Dimpy Daroch, currently working at UL as business manager for Asset and sustainability performance – APAC has over 11 years of experience in Sustainability. Also serving as current YEA Chair for AIC.

Experienced Techno commercial professional with a demonstrated history of working with major multinationals and asset management companies in the built environment. Skilled in ESG, Indoor air quality, Green and Healthy Buildings, Urban Environmental Issues, Environmental Compliance, and Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
VANDANA KAPURIA

VANDANA KAPURIA

BOG Member

Waliullah Siddiqui

Mr. Waliullah Siddiqui

BOG Member

Mr.Waliullah Siddiqui is a Gradute Mechanical Engineer from Jamia Millia Islamia, He has worked with Voltas International Limited and ETA Engineering Limited at Senior Positions. He is Founder Director of M/s LIMRA Consulting Engineers-New Delhi an MEP design and consultancy firm. He has a vast experience of 31 years in this field and has worked on several prestigious projects in India, Middle East and other SAARC countries. He is Member ASHRAE, Member of Consulting Engineers Association of India and is Life member of ISHRAE. Presently Serving as MP-Chair at ASHRAE India Chapter.
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Mr. Vaibhav Jain

BOG Member

Dr. Vaibhav Jain is a technology driven academician with more than 19 years of extensive experience in Mechanical domain. He has a number of research papers published in reputed journals as well as awards to his credits including ‘Student Branch Advisor 2020’ award from ASHRAE, USA. He is a technology enthusiast and has developed more than 11 sponsored projects, with each one bringing a unique solution to Industry’s today problems. He has an excellent track record of providing quality education to undergraduate students.
Mohammed Adnan

Mohammed Adnan

BOG Member

Meet Mohammed Adnan, an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with over 11 years of experience dedicated to the HVAC field. Graduating in 2012, Adnan embarked on a rewarding career journey, primarily focusing on HVAC consultancy at Abid Husain Consultants. Throughout his professional tenure, Adnan has exhibited his expertise across a diverse spectrum of projects, ranging from industrial to commercial endeavors, as well as institutional to hotel ventures. His commitment to innovation has been unwavering, as he diligently keeps abreast of the latest advancements in the industry, seamlessly incorporating cutting-edge technologies and methodologies into his design approaches.
Email ID: adnan@ahcon.in
MAYANK CHAUHAN

MAYANK CHAUHAN

BOG Member ​

Mr. Mayank Chauhan is an Electrical Engineering professional having more than 12 years of experience in the field of Electrical & Mechanical systems. He has worked in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd for eight years, and looked after the Project Management works right from design development stage till final commissioning for Environment Control System, Tunnel Ventilation System and Building Management System of various underground stations and tunnels of Magenta Line, Pink Line and Grey Line. Additionally, he has a lot of expertise of managing tendering process and contracts.

He is currently working as Senior Manager/Electrical at National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project which is based on the Japanese Shinkansen technology.
LEJO JOSE

LEJO JOSE

BOG Member

Lejo Jose, Manager – Sales and Operations at Kaiterra India since 2017. He played a key role in establishing our distributor network, customer success program, and market strategies. Currently, he oversee key accounts, drive new business development, and lead market research. Beyond work, he has been passionate about cooking and crafting furniture designs at home.
SHRUTI-GUPTA

SHRUTI GUPTA

BOG Member

Mr. Mohit Bansal

Managing Director of Nirvay Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Mohit Bansal is an esteemed Assistant Professor in Thermal and Fluid Engineering at ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad. His research expertise spans Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, with a strong focus on practical applications. A dedicated educator, Mr. Bansal excels in making complex concepts accessible and relevant to his students. He has a distinguished record of securing and successfully executing funded projects exceeding USD 20,000. As an active member of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) and a Lifetime Member of NSFMFP (National Society of Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Power), Mr. Bansal is committed to advancing his field and fostering professional development.

Kanagaraj Ganesan

Imm. Past President & Government Advocacy Chair

Mr. Kanagaraj Ganesan is an experienced professional in the domains of carbon-neutrality in the built-environment, building energy efficiency and sustainable cooling. He is a licensed architect, Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), and Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) Master Trainer. He is a post-graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, in the ‘Building Energy Efficiency’ domain. He has delivered more than fifty high impact projects on “sustainability in the built-environment”.
Sanjeev

Er. Sanjeev Kumar

Managing Director of Nirvay Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Er. Sanjeev Kumar has a more than 23 Years of experience in Design, Execution, Operation & Maintenance of Electrical (LV) & Mechanical system including ECS, TVS, Fire & Hydraulics, Lift & Escalator, DG sets & UPS, Building management system (BMS), Rigid Overhead Catenary (ROCS) & 33kV Auxiliary Substation (ASS), Retractable Catenary System (RCR) for underground Metro stations, depots & tunnels. Published several papers in International Conferences like ASME; JRC etc.One of the development is PATENTED.
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VIKRAM BANSAL

Managing Director of Nirvay Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

He is a mechanical engineer with more than 20 years of experience in HVAC field. He has been part of projects ranging from 500 TR to 25000 TR. worked on big projects like F1 track in Delhi NCR, Commonwealth stadiums , Lucknow high court and secretariat, OP Jindal university , Ashoka university, WTC in Delhi and many more. He is author of book – “Investing For Success” rethinking HVAC plant room expenditure and demand ROI. Awarded for the Best CEO by Global Hues in year 2022.

VIKAS VERMA

President

Mr. Vikas Verma has over 17 years of experience in Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Tunnel Ventilation Systems (TVS), Fire & Life Safety, Smoke Management Systems, CFD & SES (1D) Simulation, Value Engineering, Estimation, Design & Management. He has experience with underground metro rail stations, depots, road tunnels, and buildings.

He has worked at Ayesa India Pvt. Ltd and Egis India Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd, successfully completing ECS & TVS work for more than 50 underground stations in various metro projects such as DMRC Phase-3 & 4 Project, BMRCL Phase-2 Project, JMRC Project, and Dhaka North& South Line-9&5 Project.

Mr. Verma played a key role in optimizing the design of the Phase-4 station at DMRC. He provided detailed comparisons of PSD Vs Non-PSD for UG stations, Air-cooled Vs Water-cooled Chillers for UG Stations, and successfully optimized the UG station size to be 200-230 meters from the conventional station sizes of over 260 meters. He graduated with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from H.B.T.I Kanpur. He currently works as a TVS&ECS Expert at Mott MacDonald Private Limited, serving as General Consultant (GC) for the DMRC Phase-4 Project.
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Mhd. RUMAN

Vice Chair -Sustainability

With more than seventeen years of expertise in HVAC and MEP design, Ruman has accumulated a wealth of experience. His meticulous and distinct approach is evident in his involvement with exclusive and esteemed ventures throughout the nation. While he specializes in opulent homes, hotels, offices and shopping centers, his major recognized achievements extend to encompass a diverse range of projects in the hospitality and custom design sectors. Guided by a firm belief in the synergy of imaginative and effective design, Ruman’s creations are shaped by an awareness of surroundings and a global perspective.

Praveen Jha

BOG Member

Praveen Jha is an Engineering professional with years of functional expertise in leading business structures. Skills in Product Branding, Sales and Application Engineering, New Territory Setups, Training, and Key Account Management. Expertise in handling both Air and Waterside products (Chillers, Air Handling Units, Ventilation Fans, and Systems).

Subir Das

BOG Member

Subir Das has an industry experience of over 35 years. in the cooling
tower industry in India. He is a Science Graduate with Physics Honors from Calcutta University and is an advanced mechanical engineer from Imperial College London (U.K.), and further continued his studies in Thermal Engineering. He was awarded the Rashtriya Udyog Ratna Award for his contribution to his company Flow-Tech Air Pvt. Ltd to the economic growth of the cooling. Mr. Subir Das has been the past president of the Delhi Chapter of ISHARE and is currently the Membership Promotion Chair ASHRAE India Chapter.

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