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 A Patel

Region Members Council Representative (RMCR)

Mr. Aakash A Patel

Region Members Council Representative (RMCR)

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. Mihir N Sanghvi

Region Assistant Regional Chair (RARC)

Mr. Mihir N Sanghvi

Region Assistant Regional Chair (RARC)

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. Richie Mittal

Region Representative (RR)

Mr. Richie Mittal

Region Representative (RR)

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. Manan Vora

Region Membership Promotion

Mr. Manan Vora

Region 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

Mr. Krishna K Mitra

Region Student Activities

Mr. Krishna K Mitra

Region 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. N Kapilan

Region Student Activities

Dr. N Kapilan

Region 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

Dr. Varun Jain

Region Government Affairs

Dr. Varun Jain

Region 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

Region Research Promotion / Region CRC General Chair

Mr. Sayani Haribabu

Region Research Promotion / Region CRC General Chair

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

Region YEA

Mr. Anmol Prabhu

Region YEA

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. Ashu Gupta

Region Treasurer

Mr. Ashu Gupta

Region Treasurer

Mechanical Engineer and sustainability professional with 17+ years of experience in energy efficiency, green buildings, and building performance. Co-founder of Design2Occupancy (D2O), BEE ECBC Master Trainer, IGBC AP, and Certified Water Efficiency Professional. Actively contributes to ASHRAE, ISHRAE, FSAI, and IBPSA, driving sustainable and high-performance built environment initiatives.

Phone:+91 9928049499
Email:ashu.energy@gmail.com

Mr. Ashish Gupta

Region Refrigeration

Mr. Ashish Gupta

Region 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. Anuj Gupta

Region Communications

Mr. Anuj Gupta

Region 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

Ms. Nisha Nair

Region DEI

Ms. Nisha Nair

Region 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

Region Honors & Awards

Mr. Pankaj Sareen

Region 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. Rajat Upadhyay

Region Historian

Mr. Rajat Upadhyay

Region 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

Mr. Anand Babu

Region Webmaster

Mr. Anand Babu

Region Webmaster

Email:anand.genex@live.in

Mr. Akshay Pahade

Region GTIC Liaison

Mr. Akshay Pahade

Region GTIC Liaison

Sustainability and green building professional with 15+ years of experience in ESG, decarbonization, energy efficiency, and high-performance buildings. Founder & Managing Partner at Grattitude Synergy LLP, ASHRAE Pune Chapter President, and active member of IGBC, ISHRAE, IBPSA, and USGBC, driving sustainable built environment initiatives.

Email:apahade@outlook.com

Mr. Nitin Naik

Region Nominating Committee Member

Mr. Nitin Naik

Region Nominating Committee Member

HVAC and building performance expert with 30+ years of experience in energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable building systems. Founder & Managing Partner at Dew Point, ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, and active leader across ASHRAE, ISHRAE, and IAQA, advancing high-performance and healthy built environment initiatives.

Email:nitin@dewpoint.in

Mr. Sandesh P Bhure

Region Nominating Committee Alternate

Mr. Sandesh P 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. Pankaj Dharkar

Mr. Aakash A Patel

Mr. Mihir N Sanghvi

Mr. Richie Mittal

Mr. Manan Vora

Mr. Krishna K Mitra

Dr. N Kapilan

Dr. Varun Jain

Mr. Sayani Haribabu

Mr. Anmol Prabhu

Mr. Ashu Gupta

Mr. Ashish Gupta

Mr. Anuj Gupta

Ms. Nisha Nair

Mr. Pankaj Sareen

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