Ritesh Raj

Areas of Interest & Expertise

  • Sustainable campus operations
  • Energy and facility management
  • Environmental compliance
  • User-centric facility design
  • Sustainability and GHG emission

Biography

Ritesh Raj is part of the Infrastructure Management team at Azim Premji University. He brings over 15 years of experience in shaping campuses and estates that balance efficiency with care for the people who use them. In his latest role at the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur, he guided operations across a 300‑acre campus, introducing solar power and smart automation to make facilities more sustainable and welcoming. Prior to that, he contributed to the development of modern estates by integrating green building practices and advanced technical systems with the Government of Gujarat. His professional journey began at the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, where he built a strong foundation in electrical engineering and estate services, ensuring reliable operations across diverse facilities.

Ritesh holds an MBA from Jamia Millia Islamia and a BTech in Electrical & Electronics from Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute.

Beyond work, he enjoys birdwatching and playing badminton.