ITAC Center of the Year: 2022
The University of Missouri-Columbia Industrial Assessment Center (MZ-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
355 | Assessments |
2,377 | Recommendations |
4.49 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
$46.62 | million Cost Savings* |
244 | Students Trained |
*Recommended Savings
University of Missouri-Columbia also coordinates activities with:
Wichita State University
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:


Related Papers & Publications
Wu, B., Education the next generation of energy-savvy workforce, American Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 4, pp85-91, 2013
Wu, B. and J. Abad, Model of Collaboration to Promote Energy Efficiency, 2013 Int. Academic Conf., Paris, Paris, 2013
Wu, B., Sandina Ponte and A. Khoshkhoo, Computer-Aided Adaptation of Superior Energy Performance and ISO50001, 2013 International Academic Conference, Paris, 2013
Noteworthy Feedback
"I did want to reach out to thank you and the team of students you brought to our St. Louis Site on Friday. Not only did we gain quite a bit of info related to... more"
- Source: Gary Satler, Business Director, PQ Corp, 2025-02-10
"We will keep you and your team in mind with future plans.
Thank you so much for helping."
- Source: Mark Zottarelle, Maintenance manager, Hy-C, 2025-03-28
"I wanted to take the opportunity to provide you direct comment regarding the University of Missouri – Midwest Industrial Assessment Center (MIAC) and the... more"
- Source: Glen Lewis, Senior Program Manager, 2023-08-12
Papers & Publications
2013
6 Papers / Publications
Bin Wu, Sandina Ponte, and Chatchai Pinthuprapa, Institutionalization of Industrial Best Practice of Energy Efficiency: The Case of a Global Manufacturing Organization, Periodical of Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 316-317 (2013) pp 91-94, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Education the next generation of energy-savvy workforce, American Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 4, pp85-91 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., The Complete Cycle to Achieve Industrial Energy Efficiency – Concept, Resources, And Application, Journal of International Energy Policy – Spring 2013 Volume 2, Number 1, pp 23-30 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Bin Wu, Sandina Ponte and Chatchai Pinthuprapa, Institutionalization of Industrial Best Practice of Energy Efficiency: The Case of a Global Manufacturing Organization, Proceedings of International Conference of Energy and Environmental Engineering (ICEEEE 2013), E253 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Sandina Ponte and A. Khoshkhoo, Computer-Aided Adaptation of Superior Energy Performance and ISO50001, 2013 International Academic Conference, Paris | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B. and J. Abad, Model of Collaboration to Promote Energy Efficiency, 2013 Int. Academic Conf., Paris, Paris | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
2012
5 Papers / Publications
Wu, B., Sandina Ponte, Institutionalizing Energy Efficiency within the Manufacturing Industry: a Computer-Aided Framework for ISO50001, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Environment and Industrial Innovation (ICEII2012), Hong Kong | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., The Complete Cycle to Achieve Industrial Energy Efficiency – Concept, Resources, and Application, Proceedings of International Academic Conference, Maui | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Educating the Next Generation of Energy-Savvy Workforce, Proceeding of International Academic Conference, RHI13-348, Maui | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., J. Wibbenmeyer, A. Khoshkhoo, Setting Achievable Goals for Industrial Energy Efficiency – a Structured Approach, Proceedings of International Academic Conference, Maui | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
C. Pinthuprapa, B. Wu, A Study of the Effectiveness of Energy Services in Public Schools, Proceedings of International Academic Conference, Maui | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
2011
1 Papers / Publications
Wu, B, The Complete Cycle to Institutionalize Energy Efficiency – Conceptual Framework, Tools, and Industrial Cases, Proceeding of Annual Conference of ACEEE, June, Niagara Falls | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
2009
3 Papers / Publications
Wu, B, A State-Wide Effort to Promote Best Practices in Industrial Energy Efficiency in Missouri, Proceedings of 2009 Energy Summit, pp243-251, ACEEE, White Water, NY | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B, et al, Manual Process Productivity Measurement — A Case Study in Pre-registration Department, SHS Annual Conference, Chicago | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B, How to improve energy efficiency in the manufacturing sector, Annual MUPA conference | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
2008
3 Papers / Publications
Khanna S., Wu, B., A Multi-Pronged Approach to Achieving Energy Efficiency, Annual Conference of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Washington | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Story, J., Tara O'Hare, Win, Win, Win: Integrating Lean, Clean and Energy Assessments, MEP National Conference, Orlando | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B, Identification of opportunities for improvement of industrial energy efficiency, Midwest Energy Summit, Columbia, USA | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
2007
3 Papers / Publications
Wu, B., A Systematic Effort to Promote Best Practices in Industrial Energy Efficiency, Annual Conference of ACEEE, Washington DC | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Conceptual Framework of Healthcare Systems Engineering and Pilot Curriculum Development, Annual Conf of American Society for Engineering Education, Hawaii | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Wu, B., Promoting Awareness of Industrial Energy Efficiency and Waste Reduction in the University Students Population, Annual Conf of American Society for Engineering Education, Hawaii | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Noteworthy Feedback
"I did want to reach out to thank you and the team of students you brought to our St. Louis Site on Friday. Not only did we gain quite a bit of info related to your visit but the students represented the University of Missouri very well. We look forward to further dialogue as well as the final report identifying additional opportunities."
"I did want to reach out to thank you and the team of students you brought to our St. Louis Site on Friday. Not only did we gain quite a bit of info related to your visit but the students represented the University of Missouri very well. We look forward to further dialogue as well as the final report identifying additional opportunities."
"I did want to reach out to thank you and the team of students you brought to our St. Louis Site on Friday. Not only did we gain quite a bit of info related to your visit but the students represented the University of Missouri very well. We look forward to further dialogue as well as the final report identifying additional opportunities."
"I did want to reach out to thank you and the team of students you brought to our St. Louis Site on Friday. Not only did we gain quite a bit of info related to your visit but the students represented the University of Missouri very well. We look forward to further dialogue as well as the final report identifying additional opportunities."
- Source: Gary Satler, Business Director, PQ Corp, 2025-02-10
"Overall, the IAC Team from UMOC was very useful to us. In addition to the line items identified, having the IAC report gave us a platform to discuss our sustainability projects. As a result, we are now have a vendor coming to cost out upgrading our HVAC system. Our team has also become more aware of energy savings opportunities. For example, one recommendation was to look at the set point of the compressed air system. We learned that we need to put more focus on fixing air leaks (using a program we have in place) thus enabling us to lower the overall set point."
"Overall, the IAC Team from UMOC was very useful to us. In addition to the line items identified, having the IAC report gave us a platform to discuss our sustainability projects. As a result, we are now have a vendor coming to cost out upgrading our HVAC system. Our team has also become more aware of energy savings opportunities. For example, one recommendation was to look at the set point of the compressed air system. We learned that we need to put more focus on fixing air leaks (using a program we have in place) thus enabling us to lower the overall set point."
"Overall, the IAC Team from UMOC was very useful to us. In addition to the line items identified, having the IAC report gave us a platform to discuss our sustainability projects. As a result, we are now have a vendor coming to cost out upgrading our HVAC system. Our team has also become more aware of energy savings opportunities. For example, one recommendation was to look at the set point of the compressed air system. We learned that we need to put more focus on fixing air leaks (using a program we have in place) thus enabling us to lower the overall set point."
"Overall, the IAC Team from UMOC was very useful to us. In addition to the line items identified, having the IAC report gave us a platform to discuss our sustainability projects. As a result, we are now have a vendor coming to cost out upgrading our HVAC system. Our team has also become more aware of energy savings opportunities. For example, one recommendation was to look at the set point of the compressed air system. We learned that we need to put more focus on fixing air leaks (using a program we have in place) thus enabling us to lower the overall set point."
- Source: Ross Tompkins, Sealed Air, 2024-04-25
"Thank you, Sanjeev. Like the report with the equations listed."
- Source: Mark Lenling, Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor, 2021-09-22
"Thank you Sanjeev! I have been going through the report. It is very comprehensive!
The audit team from University of Missouri Columbia did a fantastic job of learning our operation and identifying some key projects for our facility to become more sustainable. The knowledge they bring is invaluable. Although some of the projects identified have not been completed to date, they are still being investigated for costs versus budget available to implement. I really enjoyed working with them and would recommend their services to anyone interested in sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint."
"Thank you Sanjeev! I have been going through the report. It is very comprehensive!
The audit team from University of Missouri Columbia did a fantastic job of learning our operation and identifying some key projects for our facility to become more sustainable. The knowledge they bring is invaluable. Although some of the projects identified have not been completed to date, they are still being investigated for costs versus budget available to implement. I really enjoyed working with them and would recommend their services to anyone interested in sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint."
"Thank you Sanjeev! I have been going through the report. It is very comprehensive!
The audit team from University of Missouri Columbia did a fantastic job of learning our operation and identifying some key projects for our facility to become more sustainable. The knowledge they bring is invaluable. Although some of the projects identified have not been completed to date, they are still being investigated for costs versus budget available to implement. I really enjoyed working with them and would recommend their services to anyone interested in sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint."
"Thank you Sanjeev! I have been going through the report. It is very comprehensive!
The audit team from University of Missouri Columbia did a fantastic job of learning our operation and identifying some key projects for our facility to become more sustainable. The knowledge they bring is invaluable. Although some of the projects identified have not been completed to date, they are still being investigated for costs versus budget available to implement. I really enjoyed working with them and would recommend their services to anyone interested in sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint."
- Source: Chris Heisterberg, Facilities Manager, Silgan Dispensing, 2019-08-22
"Good Morning Sanjeev,
Appreciate you and your team’s hard work on this.
Look forward to implementing some of the items you presented.
Thanks
Logan
"
"Good Morning Sanjeev,
Appreciate you and your team’s hard work on this.
Look forward to implementing some of the items you presented.
Thanks
Logan
"
"Good Morning Sanjeev,
Appreciate you and your team’s hard work on this.
Look forward to implementing some of the items you presented.
Thanks
Logan
"
"Good Morning Sanjeev,
Appreciate you and your team’s hard work on this.
Look forward to implementing some of the items you presented.
Thanks
Logan
"
- Source: 2019-06-13
""Thank you very much for this report. ... I am quite impressed with the comprehensiveness of your study and recommended actions. I will be sure we get our team involved with evaluating this report and taking actions to improve our energy usage performance. ... Thanks again" (March 9, 2016).
"The work you carried out was so relevant and useful, that it has inspired me to initiate a internship program here at our company." (April 6, 2017)."
""Thank you very much for this report. ... I am quite impressed with the comprehensiveness of your study and recommended actions. I will be sure we get our team involved with evaluating this report and taking actions to improve our energy usage performance. ... Thanks again" (March 9, 2016).
"The work you carried out was so relevant and useful, that it has inspired me to initiate a internship program here at our company." (April 6, 2017)."
""Thank you very much for this report. ... I am quite impressed with the comprehensiveness of your study and recommended actions. I will be sure we get our team involved with evaluating this report and taking actions to improve our energy usage performance. ... Thanks again" (March 9, 2016).
"The work you carried out was so relevant and useful, that it has inspired me to initiate a internship program here at our company." (April 6, 2017)."
""Thank you very much for this report. ... I am quite impressed with the comprehensiveness of your study and recommended actions. I will be sure we get our team involved with evaluating this report and taking actions to improve our energy usage performance. ... Thanks again" (March 9, 2016).
"The work you carried out was so relevant and useful, that it has inspired me to initiate a internship program here at our company." (April 6, 2017)."
- Source: Keith Moszczenski, Chief Operating and Fiancial Office, Schlafly , 2016-03-09
"Dr. Wu,
Please see my responses below, in red. As we discussed over the phone, you are welcome to visit and see the changes we have made. We would be honored to show you and your group our progress.
Thank you,"
"Dr. Wu,
Please see my responses below, in red. As we discussed over the phone, you are welcome to visit and see the changes we have made. We would be honored to show you and your group our progress.
Thank you,"
"Dr. Wu,
Please see my responses below, in red. As we discussed over the phone, you are welcome to visit and see the changes we have made. We would be honored to show you and your group our progress.
Thank you,"
"Dr. Wu,
Please see my responses below, in red. As we discussed over the phone, you are welcome to visit and see the changes we have made. We would be honored to show you and your group our progress.
Thank you,"
- Source: Shawn Torrez, Operations Manager - NKC, Arkema, 2015-08-31
"Am doing great. I have submitted answers below, with implementation dates. We very much appreciate you leading us in the right direction and as you see from the responses below, we have implemented a large amount of your recommendations.
I am also in the process of applying for an Energy Star certification for the plant and will let you know if I need any info. or help.
Thanks again for your help"
"Am doing great. I have submitted answers below, with implementation dates. We very much appreciate you leading us in the right direction and as you see from the responses below, we have implemented a large amount of your recommendations.
I am also in the process of applying for an Energy Star certification for the plant and will let you know if I need any info. or help.
Thanks again for your help"
"Am doing great. I have submitted answers below, with implementation dates. We very much appreciate you leading us in the right direction and as you see from the responses below, we have implemented a large amount of your recommendations.
I am also in the process of applying for an Energy Star certification for the plant and will let you know if I need any info. or help.
Thanks again for your help"
"Am doing great. I have submitted answers below, with implementation dates. We very much appreciate you leading us in the right direction and as you see from the responses below, we have implemented a large amount of your recommendations.
I am also in the process of applying for an Energy Star certification for the plant and will let you know if I need any info. or help.
Thanks again for your help"
- Source: Aspen D'Costa, Operations Manager, Rubbermaid, 2015-08-24
"Hi Dr. Wu,
Thank you for putting this together. We appreciate the time you and your team spent on this. We will review and get back to you with any questions and I will see if I can involve any other sites.
Thanks again,"
Also feedback from one of the MoIAC student team member (Jeff Hoiday):
"... I first want to thank you for introducing me into the world of energy efficiency and sustainable energy. The opportunity that you (IAC) provided was one that would change my outlook on the ever bearing question of what I want to do when I graduate. You opened the door for me to finally answer that question."
"Hi Dr. Wu,
Thank you for putting this together. We appreciate the time you and your team spent on this. We will review and get back to you with any questions and I will see if I can involve any other sites.
Thanks again,"
Also feedback from one of the MoIAC student team member (Jeff Hoiday):
"... I first want to thank you for introducing me into the world of energy efficiency and sustainable energy. The opportunity that you (IAC) provided was one that would change my outlook on the ever bearing question of what I want to do when I graduate. You opened the door for me to finally answer that question."
"Hi Dr. Wu,
Thank you for putting this together. We appreciate the time you and your team spent on this. We will review and get back to you with any questions and I will see if I can involve any other sites.
Thanks again,"
Also feedback from one of the MoIAC student team member (Jeff Hoiday):
"... I first want to thank you for introducing me into the world of energy efficiency and sustainable energy. The opportunity that you (IAC) provided was one that would change my outlook on the ever bearing question of what I want to do when I graduate. You opened the door for me to finally answer that question."
"Hi Dr. Wu,
Thank you for putting this together. We appreciate the time you and your team spent on this. We will review and get back to you with any questions and I will see if I can involve any other sites.
Thanks again,"
Also feedback from one of the MoIAC student team member (Jeff Hoiday):
"... I first want to thank you for introducing me into the world of energy efficiency and sustainable energy. The opportunity that you (IAC) provided was one that would change my outlook on the ever bearing question of what I want to do when I graduate. You opened the door for me to finally answer that question."
- Source: Thomas Wagner, Production Manager, Nestle Purina, 2015-06-25
"Dr. Wu,
It was truly a pleasure to speak with you again. Please find the attached document which demonstrates we have reduced our KWH consumption by 13.9% (while producing more product) since your visit. Thanks again for your assistance and don’t hesitate to call if you need any additional data.
Jason C. Hamblen
Ring Container Technologies
Saint Joseph, MO"
"Dr. Wu,
It was truly a pleasure to speak with you again. Please find the attached document which demonstrates we have reduced our KWH consumption by 13.9% (while producing more product) since your visit. Thanks again for your assistance and don’t hesitate to call if you need any additional data.
Jason C. Hamblen
Ring Container Technologies
Saint Joseph, MO"
"Dr. Wu,
It was truly a pleasure to speak with you again. Please find the attached document which demonstrates we have reduced our KWH consumption by 13.9% (while producing more product) since your visit. Thanks again for your assistance and don’t hesitate to call if you need any additional data.
Jason C. Hamblen
Ring Container Technologies
Saint Joseph, MO"
"Dr. Wu,
It was truly a pleasure to speak with you again. Please find the attached document which demonstrates we have reduced our KWH consumption by 13.9% (while producing more product) since your visit. Thanks again for your assistance and don’t hesitate to call if you need any additional data.
Jason C. Hamblen
Ring Container Technologies
Saint Joseph, MO"
- Source: Jason C. Hamblen, Plant Manager, Ring Container Technologies, 2011-07-20
Contact Center
Center Director | Sanjeev Khanna |
khannas@missouri.edu | |
Phone # | 1 (573) 884-9109 |
Mailing Address |
E3412, Thomas and Nell Lafferre Hall, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211 |
Assistant Director | Deepak Gupta |
Assistant Director | Yue Jin |
University of Missouri-Columbia has trained 244 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Missouri-Columbia since
2007.
The 85 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 85 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
Abdul Syed |
Abdun Khalid |
Adam Blumhagen |
Adam Byrnes |
Adam Dkhili |
Adam Reddy |
Adithyan Babu |
Ahad Hosseini |
Ahmed Bagaber |
Ahmed Boucherih |
Akhouri Amitanand Sinha |
Alex Cunningham |
Alex Straughn |
Alexsander Crowe |
Ali Anvari |
Ali I. Alhajji |
Ali Khoshkhoo |
Alvin Lemaiyan |
Ananth Chandrasekaran |
Andrew Labarge |
Andrew Polizzi |
Andrew Pollizi |
Andrew Reinhard |
Andrew Townsend |
Anirban Sarkar |
Anthony Iannicola |
Anurag Bommara |
Anurathi Rajavally |
Aravind Sri Saravanan Sevvilam Parithi |
Arockia Stephna Maria Das Anna Victor |
Ashley May |
Asif R. Raz |
Audrey Wood |
Austin Laramie |
Avery Decker |
Babu Adithyan |
Bahram Rajabi Far |
Behnam Sabzi |
BeiJia Yao |
Ben J Simon |
Ben Weiselman |
Benjamin Beer |
Benjamin King |
Bibish Chaulagain |
Bichen Zhang |
Bilal Hameed |
Blake Price |
Bradford Barnett |
Brady Beckham |
Brandon Beck |
Brian Kenney |
Brianne Mcnutt |
Brohde Bennett |
Candice Dussold |
Caroline C. Langley |
Caroline Junker |
Celeste Blum |
Chatchai Pinthuprapa |
Chathura Wickreme Seneviratne |
Chi Yang |
Chitralekha Chakraborty |
Christian A. Hoyos Broja |
Christine Anjali Noel Ramesh |
Christopher Wurzer |
Cole Harms |
Colin McCarthy |
Colm Barry |
Connor mcMillin |
Connor Reed Walter |
Curtis Singer |
Daniel mcGarth |
David Nunez |
Dawei Li |
Desiree Smith |
Devi Vara Prasad Rayapaneni |
Dian Trihastuti |
Diarmait Ryan-Anderson |
Divya Teja Pinnamaneni |
Dong Yi |
Dustin Smith |
Dylan Eades |
Edgar Olet |
Eric Obermark |
Evan King |
Fengmin Su |
Gabriel Ingram |
Gargi Dashora |
Gaurav Sangamnerkar |
Gerhard Scheiders |
Giridhar Pemmireddi |
Graham French |
Graham Walter |
Gregory Allers |
Gunjan Indapurkar |
Haijun Li |
Harrision CLark |
Harrison Clark |
Harsimranjot Singh Grewal |
Hemant Tiwari |
Huali Sun |