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== Awards and Recognition: == |
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* First practicing engineer in India to have been nominated in 1995 as Fellow of the [[ASHRAE number|Ashrae]], USA |
* First practicing engineer in India to have been nominated in 1995 as Fellow of the [[ASHRAE number|Ashrae]], USA<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.holcimfoundation.org/Experts/prem-c-jain|title=Prem C Jain {{!}} LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction|last=info@lafargeholcim-foundation.org|first=LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction|website=LafargeHolcim Foundation website|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref> |
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* Listed in [[Marquis Who's Who|Marquis 'Who's Who in the World]]' since 1997 |
* Listed in [[Marquis Who's Who|Marquis 'Who's Who in the World]]' since 1997 |
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* Listed in Marquis 'Who's Who in Science & Engineering' since 2000 |
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* ASHRAE's highest honour - Louise and Bill Holladay 'Distinguished Fellow' award |
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*[[IT-BHU|IT BHU]] Alumni Excellence Award (2008) for fifty years of service to Environment<ref name=":2" /> |
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*Distinguished Leadership for Internationals Award by University of Minnesota |
*Distinguished Leadership for Internationals Award by University of Minnesota<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bca.gov.sg/events/sgbw/cn/people/dr-prem-c-jain.html|title=Dr. Prem C. Jain {{!}} IGBC website|website=www.bca.gov.sg|access-date=2019-03-17}}</ref> |
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== Prem Jain Memorial Trust: == |
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Revision as of 05:11, 17 March 2019
Dr Prem C Jain | |
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| Born | 26 January 1936 |
| Died | 20 September 2018 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Mechanical Engineering, PhD |
| Alma mater | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Minnesota |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, Entrepreneur and Researcher |
| Known for | Starting the revolution for Green Buildings in India |
| Children | Payal Jain |
| Awards | Rashtriya Gaurav Award |
Dr Prem C Jain (January 1936- September 2018) was an Indian green visionary, [1]also known as the Father of Green Buildings in India.[2] Dr Jain served as the chairman of Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).[3][4] He was married to Renu Jain and is survived by his only daughter, Payal Jain.[5]
Early Life and Education:
Dr Prem C Jain did his BSC ME from IT BHU in 1952.[6] He studied further to receive a masters degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1970 and then a PhD in 1972 from the same institute. Post this, he obtained another PhD from University of Minnesota in 1967. After returning to the country, he was a visiting professor at IIT Kanpur.[7] During his tenure, he set up a separate laboratory for Environmental Engineering. Dr Jain was also a faculty at School of Planning and Architecture Delhi.[8][9]
Career:
Dr Jain, in 1980, founded Spectral Services Consultants Private Limited (now an AECOM company) with a vision to provide energy efficient Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) designs. Continuing his journey, Dr Jain founded and worked with numerous other organizations including:[4]
- Cynergy System Design Inc (Co-founder and CEO)
- Emeritus of Indian Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers - ISHRAE (Founder and President)[7]
- National Building Code 2016 (Convener)
- Emeritus of Aecom India (Chairman)[4]
- India Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (Founder)
Memberships and Fellowships:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME-USA)
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-USA)
- Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES-USA)
- International Solar Energy Society (ISES-GERMANY)
- Consulting Engineers Association of India (CEAI-India)
- Institute of Refrigeration (IR-London)
- Institution of Engineers (IE-India)
- Institution of Energy Engineers (IEE India)
- Indian Society of Lighting Engineers (ISLE-India)[10]
Awards and Recognition:
- First practicing engineer in India to have been nominated in 1995 as Fellow of the Ashrae, USA[11]
- Listed in Marquis 'Who's Who in the World' since 1997
- Listed in Marquis 'Who's Who in Science & Engineering' since 2000
- Featured in Baron's 'Who's Who' (USA)
- 'The Asia 500 Leaders for the New Century' (USA) in 2000
- Rashtriya Gaurav Award at the All India Achievers' Conference in 1997.
- ASHRAE's highest honour - Louise and Bill Holladay 'Distinguished Fellow' award
- IT BHU Alumni Excellence Award (2008) for fifty years of service to Environment[10]
- Distinguished Leadership for Internationals Award by University of Minnesota[12]
Prem Jain Memorial Trust:
Dr Prem C Jain passed away on 20 September 2018 at an age of 82 in Delhi. A trust called Prem Jain Memorial Trust was found in the memory of Dr P C Jain. The trust organised a weeklong festival called Harit-Prem Bharat Mahotsav in January 2019 which aimed to boost the concept of sustainability and green buildings.[13][14]
References:
- ^ www.ETRealty.com. "Green buildings are technically feasible & economically viable: Prem C Jain, Chairman, IGBC - ET RealEstate". ETRealty.com. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ Imchen, Atula. "Honouring a Legend – The Father of Green Buildings – (Late) Dr. Prem Jain | CSR Mandate". Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ "~ Green Building Congress 2017 ~". activeads.in. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ a b c Kumar, V. Rishi. "Prem C Jain, head of green building council, passes away". @businessline. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ "Interview with Dr Prem C Jain, Chairman, Indian Green Building Council". Realty Plus Magazine. 2018-04-03. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ "OBITUARY : Dr. Prem C. Jain 1936 - 2018". www.ishrae.in. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
- ^ a b "Executive Profile Prem C. Jain". Bloomsberg.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help); line feed character in|title=at position 18 (help) - ^ "Dr Prem C Jain". NZEB. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ "OBITUARY : Dr. Prem C. Jain 1936 - 2018". www.ishrae.in. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ a b Bharathi, Vartha. ""Green Visionary" of India Dr. Prem C. Jain passes away". english.varthabharati.in. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ info@lafargeholcim-foundation.org, LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. "Prem C Jain | LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction". LafargeHolcim Foundation website. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
- ^ "Dr. Prem C. Jain | IGBC website". www.bca.gov.sg. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
- ^ Network, India CSR (2019-02-09). "Prem Jain Memorial Address at Harit-Prem Bharat Mahotsav". India CSR. Retrieved 2019-03-16.
- ^ "Prem Jain Memorial Trust Celebrates Harit-Prem Bharat Utsav". Delhi Greens Blog. 2019-02-08. Retrieved 2019-03-16.