University of Missouri-Columbia
Director: Sanjeev Khanna
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Grant Funding Opportunity NOW OPEN
Up to $300k at 50% cost share for qualifying* projects.
Grant Funding Opportunity Open
Qualifying* small and medium-sized US manufacturers, that received an ITAC, Onsite Energy/CHP TAP, or qualified equivalent assessment since 2018 can now apply for grants for implementation of assessment recommendations at up to 50% of qualifying* project costs with a maximum of $300,000 per grant.
IMPORTANT: The grant program now operates on a rolling basis and applications may be submitted at any time through the year, with quarterly reviews.
*See Full Grant Solicitation for full qualification and selection details.
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.

MZ-ITAC Activity Map
391 Assessments
2,616 Recommendations
5.10 Tbtu Energy Saving*
$54.78 million Cost Savings*
246 Students Trained
*Recommended Savings
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University of Missouri-Columbia also coordinates activities with:
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Related Papers & Publications
Meftah Uddin, Sanjeev Khanna, Jayedi Aman, An interactive framework for multi-objective building performance optimization using deep neural network and evolutionary algorithm, Sustainable Cities and Society: Advances, August | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scsadv.2026.100098, 2026
Osasu Osaze, Sanjeev Khanna, Zhen Chen and Yuwen Zhang, Enhancing the Insulation Property of Polypropylene Through a 3D Printed Multi-Hollow Structured Board: A Numerical Investigation, Buildings, 07/17/2026 | doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16142859, 2026
Saad A. Alsamraee, Sanjeev Khanna, Comprehensive Thermodynamics Analysis of a 1260 MW Steam Power Plant: Energy and Exergy Evaluation, Proceedings of the ASME 2025 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition IMECE2025 November 16-20, 2025, Memphis, Tennessee, 2/23/2026 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2025-165289, 2026

Noteworthy Feedback
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- Source: Jake Palmer, AVP Manager, Hotel St. Louis, 09/30/2026
"Thank you for the information and for providing these reports. The reports are very detailed and provide the information we were looking for."
- Source: Dennis Johnson, Senior Project Manager, 09/09/2026
"Thank you for the information and for providing these reports. The reports are very detailed and provide the information we were looking for."
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Papers & Publications

2026

7 Papers / Publications

Layla Muhsan Hasan and Sanjeev Khanna, Development and Evaluation of an Integrated Phase Change Material Oriented Strand Board for Thermal Energy Storage in Building Walls, Energies: Special Issue Advanced Technologies for Energy-Efficient Buildings, V19, Issue 3 | doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/en19030773 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Saad Alsamraee and Sanjeev Khanna, A hybrid transformer–TCN–GRU based model for thermal load forecasting of a large university campus, Energy, Vol 334, February 2026 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2026.140114 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Meftah Uddin and Sanjeev Khanna, Phase Change Material Integration in Building Energy Simulation Using OpenStudio Measures and Python Library, 2026 National Conference of IBPSA-USA, May 2026 | doi:https://doi.org/10.26868/30680611.2026.1286 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Meftah Uddin and Sanjeev Khanna, 3D Visualization and Spatiotemporal Analysis of Indoor Comfort Parameters, The 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC 2026), V716, Article #03026, Section: Thermal Comfort, June 9th | doi:https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202671603026 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Saad A. Alsamraee, Sanjeev Khanna, Comprehensive Thermodynamics Analysis of a 1260 MW Steam Power Plant: Energy and Exergy Evaluation, Proceedings of the ASME 2025 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition IMECE2025 November 16-20, 2025, Memphis, Tennessee, 2/23/2026 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2025-165289 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Osasu Osaze, Sanjeev Khanna, Zhen Chen and Yuwen Zhang, Enhancing the Insulation Property of Polypropylene Through a 3D Printed Multi-Hollow Structured Board: A Numerical Investigation, Buildings, 07/17/2026 | doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16142859 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Meftah Uddin, Sanjeev Khanna, Jayedi Aman, An interactive framework for multi-objective building performance optimization using deep neural network and evolutionary algorithm, Sustainable Cities and Society: Advances, August | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scsadv.2026.100098 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

2025

4 Papers / Publications

Saad A. Alsamraee, Sanjeev Khanna, High-resolution energy consumption forecasting of a university campus power plant based on advanced machine learning techniques, Energy Strategy Reviews, Volume 60, July 2025, | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2025.101769 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Meftah Uddin and Sanjeev K. Khanna, Sensitivity analysis for identifying key parameters affecting energy consumption in early-stage building design, Energy and Buildings, Volume 342, September 2025 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.115848 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Saad Alsamraee, Meftah Uddin, Rupesh Devapati, and Sanjeev Khanna, Evaluating the Long-Term Impact of Industrial Training and Assessment Centers On Industrial Energy Efficiency In the United States, International J. of Energy Management (IJEM), Vol. 7, Issue 4., August 2025 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC
Saad A Alsamraee, Sanjeev Khanna, Long-Term Electricity Demand Forecasting of a University Campus Based on Advanced Deep Learning Artificial Neural Network Algorithms, Results in Engineering, 08/08/2025 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.106683 | University of Missouri-Columbia ITAC

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., 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, 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

2007

3 Papers / Publications


Noteworthy Feedback

"Thank you and your students again for the site visit and the detailed report. We will keep it on file to use when we plan future capital improvements at the... more"
- Source: Jake Palmer, AVP Manager, Hotel St. Louis, 09/30/2026
"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... more"
- Source: Shawn Torrez, Operations Manager - NKC, Arkema, 08/31/2015
"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... more"
- Source: Aspen D'Costa, Operations Manager, Rubbermaid, 08/24/2015
"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... more"
- Source: Chris Heisterberg, Facilities Manager, Silgan Dispensing, 08/22/2019
"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, 08/12/2023
"Thank you and your professional students for the collaborative time auditing and understanding our facility which provided excellent assessment recommendations... more"
- Source: Vince Gochenauer, Plant Manager, Silgan Containers, 06/20/2018
"IAC and the DOE have been critical to help ensure the continued success of local manufacturing by ensuring continued improvement for facilities and utility... more"
- Source: Grahm Meyer, AZZ Swichgear Systems, 06/08/2023
"I truly appreciate the time and effort you and your students dedicated to evaluating energy conservation opportunities at our plant. Your findings provided... more"
- Source: Scott Schuette, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Amsted Rail, 06/03/2025
"Dr. Wu Thank You for performing the Energy Audit at Car-Anth Mfg. last year. The audit provided valuable information to Car-Anth while gaining your... more"
- Source: Tom Dussoild, CEO, Car-Anth Manufacturing, 03/15/2016
"Thanks for visiting our facility and completing the assessment. We need all the help we can get when it comes to energy reduction."
- Source: Eric Sucha, Plant Technical Manager, General Mills, 03/11/2014

Contact Center

Center Director Sanjeev Khanna
Email 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 246 students

The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Missouri-Columbia since 2007.
The 92 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.