ASHRAE Branch

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, built on innovation, technical excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainable development. In just its first year, the branch has developed a solid foundation through international collaborations, high-impact workshops, global competitions, industrial visits, and technical projects that connect classroom learning with real-world engineering practice. 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 opened diverse learning opportunities, including CFD simulations, renewable energy studies, advanced manufacturing, AI applications in engineering, and sustainable materials research. Today, the ASHRAE CST Bhutan Student Branch stands as a vibrant platform for aspiring engineers, helping students build confidence, develop purposeful innovation, and contribute to Bhutan’s vision of becoming a highly skilled, self-reliant, and technologically advanced nation. With every workshop, competition, and project, the branch continues to support the next generation of engineering leaders who are ready to make a meaningful impact both locally and globally.

ashrae.cst@rub.edu.bt

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