PLACEMENT BROCHURE

CLASS OF 2017

CEPT UNIVERSITY CEPT University focuses on designing, planning, constructing and managing human habitats. Our teaching programs build thoughtful professionals and its research programs deepen understanding of human settlements. This focus provides an ideal eco-system and context for our M.Tech in Building Energy Performance program. Students are provided with access to a huge array of equipment, experts, internships and mentoring. The research center CARBSE, is housed in a net-zero-energy building, and conducts leading edge research on building technologies, climate responsive architecture, low energy cooling, and urban energy use.

M.TECH IN BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE Our two-year M.Tech BEP program is unique. It provides an in-depth education in building energy issues with a focus on tropical conditions. The students learn to solve complex energy and comfort problems using a scientific, results-oriented approach. They get hands-on experience and learn state of the art tools, conduct simulations and assess building energy performance during design and operation. The coursework incorporates a practical outlook with field trips and guest lectures from industry professionals. The curriculum has immersive lab courses where students learn concepts and best practices, experiment, solve problems, conduct simulations; they take seminar courses to develop dialectic skills, connect the dots and understand the context for technical learning in the labs

COURSE WORK Passive comfort Lab Building physics Load calculations Thermal comfort Passive design approaches

Building Energy and Environment Energy audits Footprint calculations Green building rating systems Regional energy use patterns

HVAC Lab Indoor and outdoor air quality HVAC thermodynamics, refrigeration Typical and low energy cooling systems System selection

Energy Efficiency Communication Verbal, graphic and written communication for all stakeholders Design charrette Proposal and contract writing

Daylighting Lab Lighting and visual comfort basics Electric lighting systems Daylighting strategies Lighting controls

Renewable Energy systems PV, solar thermal, biomass, wind Feasibility analysis System sizing Installation issues

SIMULATION AND M&V SKILLS Whole Building Analysis

Analysis to reduce loads Thermal comfort analysis and survey Electric and daylighting analysis HVAC and lighting system optimization Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA)

Software

DesignBuilder Energy Plus eQuest IES-VE

Measurement and Verification

Weather station installation, data collection and assessment Short and long term monitoring of environmental and energy data, data analysis Measurement and analysis of photometric data Indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring Thermal comfort survey and analysis

Daysim Radiance DIALux evo Sketch up

Climate consultant D View MS Excel

Abdul Moeed Chaudhary To reduce energy consumption by retrofitting of building envelope, efficient lighting and HVAC systems, and appliances. Work experience Research Intern at Center for Advanced Research in Building Science and Energy (Aug-Sept 2016) Additional software skills R graphic Communication skills PowerPoint & use of relevant graphs for effective communication with different stakeholders. Thesis topic Assessing the impact of ceiling fan on AC set points using adaptive thermal comfort model.

Bipinchandra Patel To provide maximum comfort with the least possible energy, thereby contributing towards energy security and sustainability. Work experience 29 years in Civil engineering, real estate projects and RCC design in India and Sultanate of Oman Additional software skills Staad Pro, MS Project Communication skills Proficiency in Gujarati, Hindi, English required for project management and energy efficiency business. Thesis topic Economics of combining evaporative cooling with refrigerant cooling in hot and dry climate.

Devna Vyas

To implement passive strategies and favorable outdoor conditions for reducing building energy consumption while maintaining thermal comfort. Work experience Research Assistant at CRDU, CEPT University (Sept 2007- Sept 2008) Architect at Development 2020 (April – Sept 2008) Architect at Ar. Neelkanth Chhaya, Ahmedabad (Dec- April 2008) Additional software skills MS Office Communication skills Fluency in verbal and visual communication for EE business. Knowledge of English, Hindi and Gujarati. Thesis topic Exploring the potential of favorable outdoor conditions for reducing energy consumption through natural and forced ventilation.

Dharini S. K

To develop proposals and relevant guidelines for energy efficient buildings in India. Work experience Junior Architect at Sara Architects Pvt. Ltd , Chennai (July 2014 – June 2015) Intern Architect at GA Architects Pvt. Ltd, Chennai (Dec 2012 – May 2013) Origin Architects, Bangalore (July - Nov 2012) Additional software skills Publisher Communication skills Effective at communicating through writing and graphics. Have also been part of mock charrettes. Thesis topic Evaluating low energy cooling systems for commercial buildings in hot and humid climatehot and dry climate.

Jaydeep Bhadra To play an active role in building energy efficiency and contribute to solutions for climate change while considering factors like, occupant behavior, health and comfort. Work experience Senior Architect at Larsen & Toubro (July 2013 - July 2015) Intern Architect at Atelier Design Consultations Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai (MayJuly 2008) Additional software skills Revit Communication skills Good in communicating the relevant information with various stakeholders. Thesis topic Analysis of weather data of Indian cities to assess and compare the potential of passive design strategy

Kartikay Sharma Dedicated towards strategies and solutions for tackling climate change in conventional building industry and drive the future of building industry towards sustainability and energy efficiency. Work experience Research Intern at Center for Advanced Research in Building Science and Energy (May 2016-Jun 2016) Additional software skills Ecotect, Open studio, Simergy, Honey bee, lady bug, Diva, R graphic Communication skills Excellent presentation and reporting, data visualization, public speaking Thesis topic Developing energy use forecasting model for commercial building stock

Shailee Goswami

To implement the global development of sustainable technologies including net zero approaches in the built environment. Work experience Assistant Environmental Analyst at Vke: environmental, Pune (Jan 2013 to Jul 2015) Intern Architect at Archicon Associates, Pune (July 2010-Nov 2010) Additional software skills Ecotect, RESBuild, RETScreen, ArcGIS Communication skills Proficient in visual and verbal communication, along with exemplary presentation and reporting skills. Thesis topic Phase Change Materials and their application in commercial buildings in hot and dry climate

FACULTY The faculty in the M.Tech BEP program consists of practitioners and researchers with over 50 years of combined research experience and over 20 years of consulting experience in field of building energy efficiency. They ground the education in a practical, solution-oriented approach, and constantly look towards the horizon for innovations and cutting edge technologies and approaches.

Prasad Vaidya

Sanyogita Manu

Rajan Rawal

Michael Apte

Rashmin Damle

Agam Shah

Rajendra Pandya

Neeraj Kapoor

Minal Pathak

FOR QUERIES, CONTACT Mr. Ashok Shah Director Career and Alumni Services Email: [email protected] [email protected] CEPT University, K.L campus, University road Navarangpura Ahmedabad 380 009 T: +9179 2630 2470 Ext: 320/444