ISHRAE DBCE Student Chapter 2022-23

The Mechanical Engineering Department of Don Bosco College of Engineering (DBCE) installed the Chapter Working Committee of the ISHRAE (Indian Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) DBCE Students Chapter for the Academic Year 2019-20 on  August 27, 2022. The event was graced by the Chief Guest- Mr. Balkrishna Chodankar (President ISHRAE Goa Chapter), Guest of Honour – Dr. Anirudha Ambekar (Assistant Professor,  IIT Goa), Rev Fr. Kinley D’Cruz (Director , DBCE), Prof Ajit Salunke ( HOD – Mechanical,  Faculty advisor,  ISHRAE DBCE Student Chapter) and other dignitaries from ISHRAE Goa Chapter which included Mr. Rupchand Aldonkar (President Elect ISHRAE Goa Chapter), Mr. Sunil Shetye ( Past president ISHRAE Goa Chapter), Mr. Mohnish Borker ( Student Chair, ISHRAE Goa Chapter).

The program started off with a keynote address by Dr. Anirudha Ambekar on ‘Energy and Environment: Understanding the Landscape’. Dr. Anirudha while explaining about energy, its consumption patterns, environmental impacts and the need to develop direct mitigation techniques, threw light on the challenges faced by society to continue on the path of development while eliminating the negative effects associated with the current sources of energy. Dr. Anirudha added, “A balanced strategy where combustion technology is unitized synergistically with renewable and alternate fuels would be ideal.”

The National Anthem was sung at 4:00 pm followed by a welcome address by Prof Ajit Salunke highlighting the various activities carried out by the Chapter and congratulating the students for excelling in the various competitions organised by ISHRAE. Rev Fr. Kinley D’Cruz addressed the event by stating with quote “If you believe it will work out , you will see Opportunities. If you believe it won’t, you will see obstacles”, urging the students to make the best use of the Chapter for their academic growth and career prospect. The Chief Guest – Mr Balkrishna Chodankar congratulated the DBCE Students Chapter for being one of the most active and vibrant student chapters and addressed the theme for the year “ Prithvi, Paryavaran , Parivartan”.

The Installation of Chapter Working Committee was initiated by Student Chair of IGC, Mr. Mohnish Borker by administering the oath to the newly elected Chapter Working Committee,  comprising of Ms. Ayisha Shaik– President, Mr. Aditya Lotlikar – President-Elect, Mr. Trish Dourado – Secretary, Mr. Omkar Naik – Treasurer, CWC members, Mr. Aires Sousa ,Mr. Rio DE Mello and Mr. Pratok Borkar

The event concluded with Mr. Aditya Lotlikar, President-Elect ISHRAE DBCE Students Chapter, proposing the vote of thanks.  The event was attended by Third and Second year mechanical students of Don Bosco College of Engineering. The event was compered by Mr.Adarsh Chodankar.