ASHRAE Branch
Fueling innovation, empowering young engineers, and shaping a sustainable future—together at CST.
The ASHRAE CST Bhutan Student Branch is a vibrant community of aspiring engineers committed to innovation, sustainability, and hands-on learning. Through technical workshops, industry collaborations, global competitions, grants, and leadership development, our students gain real-world exposure that complements their academic journey. We create opportunities to learn, lead, and contribute to Bhutan’s growing engineering landscape—one initiative at a time.
Founded in 2024 at the College of Science and Technology, the ASHRAE CST Bhutan Student Branch has emerged as one of Bhutan’s most dynamic engineering communities—driven by innovation, technical excellence, and a commitment to sustainable development. In just its first year, the branch has built a strong foundation through international collaborations, high-impact workshops, global competitions, industrial visits, and impactful technical projects that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.
Supported by prestigious recognitions such as the Setty Family Foundation Grant and the ASHRAE Undergraduate Program Equipment Grant (USA), the branch has expanded its capabilities with new training modules, advanced HVAC equipment, and hands-on learning infrastructure. Partnerships with industry leaders, international universities, and global experts have enabled students to engage in diverse learning experiences—from CFD simulations and renewable energy studies to advanced manufacturing, AI in engineering, and sustainable materials research.
Today, the ASHRAE CST Bhutan Student Branch stands as a vibrant platform for aspiring engineers—empowering students to lead with confidence, innovate with purpose, and contribute to Bhutan’s vision of building a highly skilled, self-reliant, and technologically advanced nation. With each workshop, competition, and project, the branch continues to shape the next generation of engineering leaders, ready to make an impact locally and globally.
Branch News & Highlights
Bronze Prize in ASHRAE Engineers’ Day Video Competition
Mr. Bishal Mongar, a 3rd-year Mechanical Engineering student and active member of the ASHRAE Student Branch, has been awarded the Bronze Prize in the Engineers’ Day Video Competition organized by
Hands-On Workshop Strengthens Practical Skills and Engineering Application
The ASHRAE Student Branch, in collaboration with the Mechanical Engineering programme, conducted a hands-on workshop designed to strengthen students’ practical skills and deepen their understanding of engineering concepts. The session
Industry Insight Session with Airbus Expert Provides Exposure to Advanced Aerospace Engineering
The ASHRAE Student Branch, in collaboration with the Mechanical Engineering programme, conducted an Industry Insight Session featuring Mr. Jaya Raju Namala, Technical Referent Community Leader at Airbus India & South
ASHRAE CST Hosts Inspiring Industry Session by Er. Abhishek Jain from Air Flow Pvt. Ltd., India
The Mechanical Engineering Department and the ASHRAE CST Bhutan Student Branch had the privilege of hosting Er. Abhishek Jain, Director of Air Flow Pvt. Ltd., India, for an inspiring and
Industrial Visits Strengthen Practical Learning for Advanced Manufacturing Technology Module
Senior students from the Mechanical Engineering programme, as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology module, completed a series of industrial visits aimed at deepening their practical understanding of engineering systems,
Research Article Co-Authored by Ms. Jamyang Choden Published in AIP Proceedings
Ms. Jamyang Choden, a Mechanical Engineering student and Immediate Past President of the ASHRAE–CST Bhutan Student Branch, has co-authored a research article titled “Optimizing Natural Ventilation and Solar Energy Integration