DC ISHRAE

The ISHRAE Institute of Excellence (IIE) and the ISHRAE Education and Research Foundation (IERF) together represent the educational and professional development initiatives associated with the Delhi Chapter of ISHRAE. According to the uploaded documents, ISHRAE was founded in 1981 by a group of eminent HVAC&R professionals who envisioned an Indian professional society dedicated to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering. Over the years it has developed into one of the country's leading technical societies with more than 15,000 professional members, 61 chapters and sub-chapters, and more than 15,000 student members. The Delhi Chapter is identified as the oldest chapter and has more than 2,000 members. The organization promotes technical excellence through conferences, seminars, workshops, publications, standards and educational initiatives.

The ISHRAE Education and Research Foundation (IERF) was established in 2000 as the educational arm of the Delhi Chapter of ISHRAE. The uploaded material states that it was created with the objective of disseminating technical knowledge among HVAC&R professionals and fresh engineering graduates. It is described as the first ISHRAE institute in India to begin structured educational programmes. The foundation is supported by life trustees, ex-officio trustees and a governing council consisting of senior members, academicians and industry experts. It functions under the brand name of ISHRAE Institute of Excellence in Delhi and focuses on practical, industry-oriented learning.

The ISHRAE Institute of Excellence (IIE) serves as the educational wing of ISHRAE. Its objective is to spread technical knowledge among students and working professionals by conducting certificate courses, developing study material and supporting chapters interested in educational programmes. The documents mention active centres in Delhi and Bengaluru. At Delhi, the Advanced Engineering Diploma has been conducted for more than two decades with over fifty-two completed batches. Around 1,500 students have reportedly been placed in the HVAC&R industry, reflecting the institute's emphasis on employability and industry readiness.

Current activities highlighted in the source documents include Advanced Engineering Diploma courses, online diploma programmes for professionals and fresh graduates, tailor-made ventilation courses, customized corporate training, technical workshops, internship programmes for final-year students and a wide range of short-term technical courses. The short-term curriculum includes refrigerants, water treatment, energy audits, indoor air quality, fan selection, duct design, air distribution, industrial ventilation, kitchen ventilation, thermal storage, solar energy, pumps, operation and maintenance, heat pumps, psychrometry, green buildings, refrigeration systems, building services, electrical panels and insulation.

Short-Term Technical Specializations

The uploaded documents emphasize that IIE combines academic faculty with experienced industry professionals. Faculty names include Cdr. Atul Kumar Rohatgi, P. K. Goel, Ajay Raj, Bharat Bhushan Agarwal, Dr. A. K. Ahluwalia, Ms. Samta Bajaj and others. Guest faculty members include G. C. Modgil, Ashish Rakheja, Sushil K. Choudhury, Rajnish Joshi, R. K. Jain, K. K. Mitra, Subir Das, Aneesh Kadyan and Neeraj Kohli. Separate documents also provide profiles of distinguished trustees and professionals whose contributions to HVAC&R education, green buildings, standards and professional development have strengthened the institute.

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Cdr. Atul Kumar Rohatgi Academic Faculty

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P. K. Goel Academic Faculty

Ms. Samta Bajaj Academic Faculty

Ashish Rakheja Guest Faculty

G. C. Modgil Guest Faculty

Aneesh Kadyan Guest Faculty

Sushil K. Choudhury Guest Faculty

Rajnish Joshi Guest Faculty

K. K. Mitra Guest Faculty

Subir Das Guest Faculty

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Ajay Raj Academic Faculty

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Bharat Bhushan Agarwal Academic Faculty

Another important feature presented in the documents is the strong connection between the institute and industry. Alumni have progressed to roles in consulting firms, manufacturers, multinational corporations and engineering organizations in India and abroad. Testimonials and alumni listings demonstrate placements in HVAC design, project management, sales engineering, building services and energy-related roles. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between engineering education and industry expectations by providing practical exposure and application-based learning.