Inaugurates Blue Star Center of Excellence



Inaugurates Blue Star Center of Excellence

MIT Academy of Engineering Inaugurates Blue Star Center of Excellence. MIT Academy of Engineering proudly inaugurated the Blue Star Center of Excellence (CoE) in a grand ceremony that brought together esteemed guests from Blue Star Ltd. and MITAOE.

This event marks a major milestone in advancing industry-academia collaboration and promoting cutting-edge HVAC technologies. The ceremony featured a ribbon-cutting and traditional lamp-lighting, followed by speeches from key dignitaries including:

Mr. Michael Angre, Vice President, Blue Star Ltd.
Mr. Sanjeev Rastogi, General Manager, Blue Star Ltd.
Dr. Sanjay Dhande, Chairman, Governing Body, MITAOE
Dr. Mahesh Goudar, Director, MITAOE

Dignitaries on the dais Representing MITAOE

Dr. Shitalkumar Jain, Group Director, CRPC
Dr. Sunita Barve, Deputy Director (Academics & Research), MITAOE
Prof. Sunilkumar Bhagat, Registrar, MITAOE
Dr. Hemant Mali, Head (Placement & Corporate Relations), MITAOE
Dr. Abhijeet Malge, Dean (School of Mechanical Engineering), MITAOE
Dr. Maya Charde, Central Workshop Superintendent, MITAOE

Mr. Michael Angre delivered an inspiring keynote, highlighting Blue Star’s commitment to equipping students with practical HVAC skills. The Center of Excellence will offer hands-on training and skill development for students and Blue Star technicians, strengthening ties between academia and industry.

We look forward to the amazing opportunities this CoE will bring to our students and partners! The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Siraj Patel & Mr. Palani E, VRF Specialist from Blue Star Ltd. and Dr. Abhijeet Malge from MITAOE.