Department of Mechanical Engineering

A.S.H.R.A.E.

About ASHRAE LTCE Student Chapter : The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) LTCoE Student Branch is one of the most renowned and successful student branch in the whole of India. The ASHRAE LTCoE Student Chapter conducts various activities and programs throughout the year, including seminars, workshops, technical talks, industrial visits and Job Fair. These activities are aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of students in the HVAC&R field and providing them with opportunities to interact with experts in the industry. The student chapter also participates in various international competitions organized by ASHRAE, where students showcase their knowledge and skills in the field of HVAC&R.


In 2020, Dr. Kavita Dhanawade (Associate Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering) established the department, which has since accomplished numerous national and international achievements.. These are some of our achievements.


  • * Dr. Kavita Dhanawade received the Student Branch Advisor of the Year Award for the year 2022 
  • * Received Undergraduate Project Equipment grants of over $13500 (₹ 11,18,340) 
  • * Two students received undergraduate scholarships of $5000 (₹4,00000) each. Only three students from India have received this scholarship. 
  • * Divakar Shukla and Ashitosh Singh secured second position in ASHRAE RAL paper presentation competition in 2021 with prize money of $500.