Center of Excellence

On October 21, 2024, MIT Academy of Engineering (MITAOE) proudly inaugurated the Blue Star Center of Excellence (CoE) in a grand ceremony attended by esteemed guests from both Blue Star Ltd. and MITAOE. The event marked a significant milestone in fostering industry-academia collaboration and promoting the latest HVAC technologies.

The inauguration commenced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp. The dignitaries present from Blue Star Ltd. included Mr. Michael Angre (Vice President), Mr. Sanjeev Rastogi (General Manager), Mr. Siraj Patel (Deputy General Manager), and Mr. Palani E (VRF Specialist). Representing MITAOE were Dr. Sanjay Dhande (Chairman, Governing Body), Dr. Mahesh Goudar (Director), Dr. Shitalkumar Jain (Deputy Director, Corporate Relation), Dr. Sunita S. Barve (Deputy Director, Academics) and Dr. Hemant Mali (Head -Corporate Relations & Placement Cell).

Following the lamp-lighting, a formal welcome note was delivered by Dr. Mahesh Goudar, highlighting the importance of the CoE in bridging the gap between academia and industry. Dr. Sanjay Dhande hailed the CoE as a landmark achievement for MITAOE, offering students unparalleled access to practical exposure in cutting-edge HVAC systems. Mr. Michael Angre delivered an inspiring keynote address, emphasizing Blue Star's commitment to nurturing talent and equipping students with practical skills in HVAC technology. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, jointly expressed by Mr. Siraj Patel (representatives of Blue Star) and Dr. Abhijeet Malge (Dean, Mechanical Dept., MITAOE), underlining the mutual benefits of this collaboration.

The CoE will serve as a platform for hands-on training and skill development, benefiting students and Blue Star’s channel partner technicians.