V. MANJUNATH

V. Manjunath is an innovation specialist, quality ecosystem expert and an environmental conservation enthusiast. He is a Mechanical engineer with a master’s degree in quality management. Manjunath has thirty plus years of work experience in varied areas ranging from designing of innovative HVAC products, to development of standards to address local needs with global relevance. With his deep understanding on regional requirements, consumer expectations, Manjunath is focused on facilitating development of standards in India through active participation in Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Sectional committees, and Standards committees of industry associations. He is currently a member of various sectional committees of BIS in the capacity of convener (or) member for development of new standards and review of the current standards. An active member of MED 03, CED 36, ETD 52 to mention few of the committees of BIS. He is currently national chair – standards committee of ISHRAE (Indian Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air conditioning Engineers) and has been an active member of standards developed by ISHRAE since the inception of standards development at ISHRAE.

Manjunath a strong believer in building safe, secure and sustainable quality ecosystem through sharing knowledge. He has organized various workshops, roundtable discussions driving timebound action plans.

Working with UL Standards & Engagement Inc., a nonprofit, mission driven organization, as Regional Standards Manager – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, Manjunath convenes subject matter experts, from industry, standardization professionals and other stakeholders for development of standards making world a safer, secure and sustainable place to live. He is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff - William Henry Merrill Society.