Research Promotion

Jaydeep Bhadra
Research Promotion Chair
Doctoral Researcher
Loughborough University

Duan Wu
Research Promotion Co-Chair
Research Engineer
Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe, Scotland

Ira Saxena
Research Promotion Co-Chair
R&D Manager
Koura Global
Levent Kocalioglu
Research Promotion Co-Chair
Senior Energy Engineer
Arup
ASHRAE is dedicated to advancing the fields of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) with the goal of benefiting humanity and promoting sustainability. Through its research initiatives, ASHRAE strives to enhance the functionality and application of HVAC&R systems, providing technical knowledge that forms the basis for global testing and design practices. Annually, ASHRAE raises over US$2 million, resulting in a total of US$10 million in funds for research projects and student grant-in-aids. These contributions, made by over 6,700 individuals and companies, directly support research efforts that benefit the HVAC&R industry.
Please visit www.ashrae.org/rp for more details on ASHRAE Research Promotion and the research projects.
Donation to ASHRAE UK for our RP Fund – Link
Donor Levels
Other than listing the name of the donor in annual Investor Honor Roll of ASHRAE Journal, ASHRAE will issue the following item(s) to the donor if he/she can contribute a certain amount of donation to ASHRAE Research:-
a.Honor Roll (Individual) of US$100 to US$249 | : Antique ASHRAE Commemorative Coin & holder* |
b.Honor Roll of US$150 to US$249 | : Antique ASHRAE Commemorative Coin & holder* |
c.Major Donor : Antique of US$250 to US$499 | : Antique ASHRAE Commemorative Coin & plaque* |
d.Major Donor : Bronze of US$500 to US$999 | : Bronze ASHRAE Commemorative Coin & plaque* |
e.Major Donor : Silver of US$1000 to US2499 | : Silver ASHRAE Commemorative Coin & plaque* |
f.ASHRAE Associate of US$2500 to US$4999 | : Gold ASHRAE Commemorative Coin & plaque* |
g.ASHRAE Partner of US$5000 to US9999 | : Personalized shadowbox plaque |
h.Golden Circle of US$10000 to US$19999 | : Gold ASHRAE Commemorative Coin & plaque* & |
i.Platinum Circle Donor of US$20000+ | : Gold ASHRAE Commemorative Coin & plaque* & invitation to ASHRAE Winter Meeting |
Remark: *Plaques and holders are provided to new donors.