MEET THE LEADERS

Mr. Pankaj Dharkar

Director & Regional Chair (DRC)

Mr. Pankaj Dharkar

Director & Regional Chair (DRC)

Fellow of ASHRAE, IGBC & ISHRAE with 45+ years of experience, having delivered 5000+ projects in building engineering services. Recipient of multiple lifetime and distinguished service awards, he has held top leadership roles across ASHRAE, ISHRAE, and FSAI. Currently ASHRAE Region XV Director & Regional Chair (2025–28), he also leads major initiatives on decarbonization and safety in buildings.

Phone:+91 7926924713
Email:pdharkar1960@gmail.com

Mr. Pankaj Dharkar, a Fellow of ASHRAE, IGBC, and ISHRAE, is a renowned MEP and Green Building Consultant with over 45 years of excellence in building engineering services. With more than 5000 successful projects to his credit, he has been recognized with prestigious honors such as the ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award (2022) and the Lifetime Achievement Award by FSAI. A past president and leader in several national and international professional bodies, he continues to drive global initiatives on decarbonization, safety, and sustainable building practices. Currently, he serves as the ASHRAE Director & Regional Chair for Region XV (2025–28).

Mr. Aakash Patel

Region Members Council Representative

Mr. Aakash Patel

Region Members Council Representative

Engineer and business management professional with 20+ years in HVAC, BMS, fire safety, and air distribution systems. Director at VOLPAK Systems and partner in multiple allied companies. An active ASHRAE leader for 14+ years, he has served as Chapter President, RVC, Sub Regional Chair, and RP Chair. Recipient of Chapter, Regional, and Distinguished Service Awards.

Phone:+91 9925027859
Email:aakash@volpaksystens.co.in

Mr. Richie Mittal

Assistant Regional Chair (ARC)

Mr. Richie Mittal

Assistant Regional Chair (ARC)

HVAC veteran with 40+ years of expertise in sustainable design and energy efficiency. Fellow of ASHRAE & ISHRAE, founder of Overdrive Engineering, and a respected leader who served as ASHRAE India Chapter President, Region-At-Large DRC, and Region XV DRC. Widely known for his integrity, technical excellence, and commitment to green building solutions.

Phone:+91 8744000065
Email:richiemittal@gmail.com

Mr. Mihir Sanghvi

Regional Representative (RR)

Mr. Mihir Sanghvi

Regional Representative (RR)

HVAC&R expert with 30+ years of experience in heat exchangers, coatings, and compressor technologies. Managing Partner of Auro Group, he is deeply engaged with ASHRAE, ISHRAE & RATA. Past RATA National President and ASHRAE Mumbai Chapter President, he currently serves as ISHRAE Society Secretary (2025–26). Actively contributes to advancing global HVAC&R standards and innovations.

Phone:+91 921324578
Email:auroenggco@gmail.com

Mr. Manan Vora

RVC Membership Promotion

Mr. Manan Vora

RVC Membership Promotion

Mr. Manan Vora is a proud member of ASHRAE and ISHRAE and is a part of ASHRAE Western India Chapter.

Phone:+91 9825231848
Email:manan@concept.net.in

Dr. Kapilan Natesan

RVC Student Activities

Dr. Kapilan Natesan

RVC Student Activities

Dr Kapilan Natesan, RVC, Student Activities Committee, ASHRAE Region XV, past ARVC Student activities, ASHRAE RAL, Immediate Past President, ASHRAE Bangalore Chapter, Past President, ISHRAE Hosur Chapter, Past Chair, Student Activities, ISHRAE, Past student activities and K12 chair of ISHRAE Bangalore Chapter, Chairman, aQuest 2025, 2018 and 2015.

Phone:+91 9845418874
Email:kapil_krecmech@yahoo.com

Mr. Money Khanna

RVC Young Engineers in ASHRAE

Mr. Money Khanna

RVC Young Engineers in ASHRAE

BEE Certified Energy Manager, ECBC Master Trainer, and IGBC/AP. With 12+ years of experience, he leads energy efficiency, net zero, and green building projects at Punjab Energy Development Agency. Currently RVC YEA, ASHRAE Region XV, and active across ASHRAE, ISHRAE, IBPSA, and IPA.

Phone:+91 9680039127
Email:khannamoney@gmail.com

Mr. K. K Mitra

RVC Student Activities

Mr. K. K Mitra

RVC Student Activities

CEO, Eastern India Operations, Lloyd Insulations with 36+ years in thermal insulation. ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer and RVC CTTC, Region XV. Recipient of ASHRAE and ISHRAE service awards, he is closely involved with BIS and government committees on insulation and energy codes.

Phone:+91 9313217709
Email:kk.mitra@olloydinsulation.com

Dr. Varun Jain

RVC Government Affairs

Dr. Varun Jain

RVC Government Affairs

Past President, ASHRAE India Chapter (2019–20). Director Technical at Sanelac Consultants, with M.Tech and Ph.D. from IIT Delhi and international experience in the USA. Certified Energy Manager & Auditor, and active member of multiple global professional societies including ASHRAE and CIBSE.

Phone:+91 9810826529
Email:varun@sanelac.in

Mr. Sayani Haribabu

RVC Membership Promotion

Mr. Sayani Haribabu

RVC Membership Promotion

Managing Director, Gemini Cooling Systems with 20+ years in HVACR. Currently RVC RP, ASHRAE Region XV, and President of RATA Chennai Chapter. Leads industry decarbonization initiatives and works with top clients like ISRO, IITs, and RBI, integrating sustainability with innovation.

Phone:+91 9381045229
Email:sayanihari@yahoo.com

Mr. Anmol Prabhu

Treasurer

Mr. Anmol Prabhu

Treasurer

Chartered Engineer and Co-Founder of Varisave Technology, focused on energy savings in commercial kitchens. Active ASHRAE & ISHRAE member since 2014, he has served in multiple chapter roles and is now Regional Treasurer, ASHRAE Region XV.

Phone:+91 9030268741
Email:anmolprabhu@hotmail.com

Mr. Anuj Gupta

Communications

Mr. Anuj Gupta

Communications

Electrical engineer and sustainability expert, Partner at Design2Occupancy and Co-Founder of D2O Learning. Holds multiple credentials including EDGE Expert, LEED AP, IGBC AP & ECBC Expert. Active in ASHRAE, ISHRAE & IFMA, he has received ASHRAE and IFMA awards for leadership and innovation in green buildings.

Phone:+91 9509314499
Email:anuj@design2occupancy.com

Mr. Shailendra Kasera

Web-Master

Mr. Shailendra Kasera

Web-Master

Director, Incube Sustainability Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur, with 15+ years in consultancy, audits, and education. Past President of ASHRAE Rajasthan Chapter and Jaipur Section, he was instrumental in founding the Rajasthan Chapter. Accredited with IGBC, GRIHA, LEED & GEM, and an active contributor to sustainability initiatives.

Phone:+91 9983144773
Email:shailendra@incubeglobal.org

Mr. Ashish Gupta

Refrigeration

Mr. Ashish Gupta

Refrigeration

Director, Standard Refrigeration Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, with 25+ years in HVACR and Indoor Environment Quality. Expert in industrial refrigeration, energy efficiency, and AI-enabled monitoring. Known for driving innovation, product development, and inspiring future engineers through training and talks.

Phone:+91 9818280487
Email:ashishgupta.srpl@gmail.com

Mr. Rajat Upadhyay

Historian

Mr. Rajat Upadhyay

Historian

Deputy GM, Sales at Daikin India, with 24+ years in HVAC solution selling. Specializes in consultative sales and client-focused strategies, achieving major growth in chilled water solutions and recurring revenue. Recognized for building long-term client partnerships and delivering measurable results.

Phone:+91 6362225474
Email:uprajat@gmail.com

Ms. Nisha Nair

DEI

Ms. Nisha Nair

DEI

Associate Director, VKA Powermaster, and second-generation entrepreneur with global experience, including IBM India and NTU Singapore. National Chair for Women in ISHRAE and DEI Chair of ASHRAE Region XV, she actively champions inclusion, leadership, and innovation in the HVAC and built environment sectors.

Phone:+91 9900542337
Email:nishanair@powermasters.in

Mr. Pankaj Sareen

Honors & Awards

Mr. Pankaj Sareen

Honors & Awards

Fourth-generation entrepreneur and leader of a prominent HVAC contracting firm in North India, specializing in comfort HVAC solutions for diverse sectors. He also manages Sareen Brothers, a 113-year-old family legacy business in PA systems, and is a Partner at CCS LLP, continuing a tradition of innovation and excellence.

Phone:+91 9988884200
Email:ps@ccs.gen.in

Mr. Rupesh Umtol

CRC General Chair

Mr. Rupesh Umtol

CRC General Chair

Co-Founder & Director of Electro-Mech Consultants (India) and Qi Square (Singapore), and CEO of SmartBuild Alliance, leading digital transformation in the built environment. With over two decades of expertise in MEPF design, digital twin technologies, and sustainable building solutions, he has held multiple leadership positions in ASHRAE, FSAI, and INBAC across India and internationally.

Phone:+91 9820315245
Email:rupesh.umtol@electromech.co.in

Mr. Krishnan Viswanath

Region Nominating Committee Member

Mr. Krishnan Viswanath

Region Nominating Committee Member

Krishnan, an IIT graduate and entrepreneur in air, fire, and smoke management products, is a Life Member and Distinguished Lecturer of ASHRAE and a Fellow of ISHRAE. With decades of leadership roles in both societies, he has received multiple service awards and is widely recognized for his expertise in Room Air Distribution.

Phone:+91 9821038809
Email:krishnan@dynacraftindia.com

Mr. Sandesh Bhure

Region Nominating Committee Alternate

Mr. Sandesh Bhure

Region Nominating Committee Alternate

Mechanical Engineer from VJTI with 30+ years of experience in HVAC and insulation solutions across India and the Middle East. Partner at Thoro Buildcare, he represents Sekisui Foam International and has served as President of ASHRAE Pune Chapter. Recipient of the ASHRAE Chapter Service Award, he remains active in ASHRAE and ISHRAE leadership roles.

Phone:+91 9822876342
Email:sbhure67@gmail.com

Mr. Vikram Murty

Region Nominating Committee Reserve Alternate

Mr. Vikram Murty

Region Nominating Committee Reserve Alternate

Veteran HVAC professional with 50 years of expertise in energy efficiency, district energy, indoor air quality, and AI applications in HVAC. Director of Univac Environment Systems and Partner at Tropical Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, he is an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, Presidential Member of ISHRAE, and holder of a US patent on thermal storage systems.

Phone:+91 9821089945
Email:vikrammur@gmail.com

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Mr. K. K Mitra

Dr. Varun Jain

Mr. Sayani Haribabu

Mr. Anmol Prabhu

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