The Louisiana State University Industrial Assessment Center (LS-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
| 195 | Assessments |
| 1,109 | Recommendations |
| 1.59 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $18.95 | million Cost Savings* |
| 101 | Students Trained |
*Recommended Savings
Recent Case Studies
Related Papers & Publications
Laleh Ghanbari, Chao Wang, Hyun Woo Jeon, Industrial Energy Assessment Training Effectiveness Evaluation: An Eye-Tracking Study, Sensors, 2021
Mohammad Hassan, Ahmad Ebrahimi, Hyun Woo Jeon, Chao Wang, Compressed air leakage detection and quantification through infrared thermography, Proceedings of the 2020 IISE Annual Conference, Virtual Conference, 11/1 to 11/3, 2020
Vansh Vyas, Hyun Woo Jeon, Estimating Energy Costs by Simulating Dependence between Turning Parameters, Proceedings of the 2020 IISE Annual Conference, Virtual Conference, 11/1 to 11/3, 2020
Noteworthy Feedback
"Thank you very much for the time, quality, and diligence in completing the assessment. We recognize the value that this report provides to our operations. ... more"
- Source: Gary Satler, Director of Operations, PQ Corporation, 2025-03-11
"It was such an honor to be a part of this study. Fabricated Pipe is very thankful for the students' hard work and dedication. I also wanted to say thanks for... more"
- Source: Frankie Lechuga, Business Development, Fabricated Pipe, 2025-02-18
"I want to sincerely thank you and your team for all the hard work and support you've provided on this project. Your efforts have been invaluable, and we... more"
- Source: Paul Reinecke, Assistant Project Manager, Carpenter Paterson, 2025-01-27
Assessment - Case Studies
Papers & Publications
2021
1 Papers / Publications
Laleh Ghanbari, Chao Wang, Hyun Woo Jeon, Industrial Energy Assessment Training Effectiveness Evaluation: An Eye-Tracking Study, Sensors | Louisiana State University ITAC
2020
4 Papers / Publications
Mohammad Hassan, Ahmad Ebrahimi, Hyun Woo Jeon, Chao Wang, Compressed air leakage detection and quantification through infrared thermography, Proceedings of the 2020 IISE Annual Conference, Virtual Conference, 11/1 to 11/3 | Louisiana State University ITAC
Vansh Vyas, Hyun Woo Jeon, Estimating Energy Costs by Simulating Dependence between Turning Parameters, Proceedings of the 2020 IISE Annual Conference, Virtual Conference, 11/1 to 11/3 | Louisiana State University ITAC
Hyun Woo Jeon, Sung Hoon Chung, Kijung Park, A nonparametric approach to modeling dependence among production parameters for energy cost estimation, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 5/1 | Louisiana State University ITAC
Ahmad Ebrahimi, Hyun Woo Jeon, Seokgi Lee, Chao Wang, Minimizing total energy cost and tardiness penalty for a scheduling-layout problem in a flexible job shop system: A comparison of four metaheuristic algorithms, Computers & Industrial Engineering, March | doi:10.1016/j.cie.2020.106295 | Louisiana State University ITAC
2019
2 Papers / Publications
Hyun Woo Jeon, Seokgi Lee, Chao Wang, Estimating manufacturing electricity costs by simulating dependence between production parameters, Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing 55 (2019) 129–140 | doi:10.1016/j.rcim.2018.07.009 | Louisiana State University ITAC
Ahmad Ebrahimi, Hyun Woo Jeon, A hybrid metaheuristic for minimizing total tardiness and electricity costs, Proceedings of the 2019 IISE Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, USA, 5/20 | Louisiana State University ITAC
2018
1 Papers / Publications
Ahmad Ebrahimi, Hyun Woo Jeon, Minimizing total tardiness and energy cost by considering layout and scheduling in a flexible job shop, Proceedings of the 2018 IISE Annual Conference | Louisiana State University ITAC
2017
2 Papers / Publications
Hyun Woo Jeon, Seokgi Lee, Amin Kargarian, Yuncheol Kang, Power demand risk models on milling machines, Journal of Cleaner Production 165 (2017) | doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.07.101 | Louisiana State University ITAC
Seokgi Lee, Byung Do Chung, Hyun Woo Jeon, Jaeyeon Chang, A dynamic control approach for energy-efficient production scheduling on a single machine under time-varying electricity pricing, Journal of Cleaner Production 165 (2017) | doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.07.102 | Louisiana State University ITAC
Noteworthy Feedback
"Thank you very much for the time, quality, and diligence in completing the assessment. We recognize the value that this report provides to our operations. I look forward to sharing the benefits we have received by implementing many of the suggestions. I have already begun to put together a plan to not only implement the actions, but leverage the recommendations across many of our sites (I have responsibility for 14 locations). Please know how much value I have in the assessment."
"Thank you very much for the time, quality, and diligence in completing the assessment. We recognize the value that this report provides to our operations. I look forward to sharing the benefits we have received by implementing many of the suggestions. I have already begun to put together a plan to not only implement the actions, but leverage the recommendations across many of our sites (I have responsibility for 14 locations). Please know how much value I have in the assessment."
"Thank you very much for the time, quality, and diligence in completing the assessment. We recognize the value that this report provides to our operations. I look forward to sharing the benefits we have received by implementing many of the suggestions. I have already begun to put together a plan to not only implement the actions, but leverage the recommendations across many of our sites (I have responsibility for 14 locations). Please know how much value I have in the assessment."
"Thank you very much for the time, quality, and diligence in completing the assessment. We recognize the value that this report provides to our operations. I look forward to sharing the benefits we have received by implementing many of the suggestions. I have already begun to put together a plan to not only implement the actions, but leverage the recommendations across many of our sites (I have responsibility for 14 locations). Please know how much value I have in the assessment."
- Source: Gary Satler, Director of Operations, PQ Corporation, 2025-03-11
"It was such an honor to be a part of this study. Fabricated Pipe is very thankful for the students' hard work and dedication. I also wanted to say thanks for being patient and understanding when gathering the information, I know I took a little longer than expected but glad you guys made it work! Please, if you don't mind, let the students know they did a fantastic job!"
"It was such an honor to be a part of this study. Fabricated Pipe is very thankful for the students' hard work and dedication. I also wanted to say thanks for being patient and understanding when gathering the information, I know I took a little longer than expected but glad you guys made it work! Please, if you don't mind, let the students know they did a fantastic job!"
"It was such an honor to be a part of this study. Fabricated Pipe is very thankful for the students' hard work and dedication. I also wanted to say thanks for being patient and understanding when gathering the information, I know I took a little longer than expected but glad you guys made it work! Please, if you don't mind, let the students know they did a fantastic job!"
"It was such an honor to be a part of this study. Fabricated Pipe is very thankful for the students' hard work and dedication. I also wanted to say thanks for being patient and understanding when gathering the information, I know I took a little longer than expected but glad you guys made it work! Please, if you don't mind, let the students know they did a fantastic job!"
- Source: Frankie Lechuga, Business Development, Fabricated Pipe, 2025-02-18
"I want to sincerely thank you and your team for all the hard work and support you've provided on this project. Your efforts have been invaluable, and we truly appreciate everything you've done to help us move forward."
"I want to sincerely thank you and your team for all the hard work and support you've provided on this project. Your efforts have been invaluable, and we truly appreciate everything you've done to help us move forward."
"I want to sincerely thank you and your team for all the hard work and support you've provided on this project. Your efforts have been invaluable, and we truly appreciate everything you've done to help us move forward."
"I want to sincerely thank you and your team for all the hard work and support you've provided on this project. Your efforts have been invaluable, and we truly appreciate everything you've done to help us move forward."
- Source: Paul Reinecke, Assistant Project Manager, Carpenter Paterson, 2025-01-27
"Thanks for checking back in on implementation. I think this was a valuable study and hope that other facilities can take part of something similar in the future!"
"Thanks for checking back in on implementation. I think this was a valuable study and hope that other facilities can take part of something similar in the future!"
"Thanks for checking back in on implementation. I think this was a valuable study and hope that other facilities can take part of something similar in the future!"
"Thanks for checking back in on implementation. I think this was a valuable study and hope that other facilities can take part of something similar in the future!"
- Source: Robert Wilson, Plant Manager, USALCO, 2024-12-02
"Regarding the ITAC team, we enjoyed the external perspectives, insights, and inputs on improvement opportunities. The assessment process, communication, and level of engagement from the participating students was great."
"Regarding the ITAC team, we enjoyed the external perspectives, insights, and inputs on improvement opportunities. The assessment process, communication, and level of engagement from the participating students was great."
"Regarding the ITAC team, we enjoyed the external perspectives, insights, and inputs on improvement opportunities. The assessment process, communication, and level of engagement from the participating students was great."
"Regarding the ITAC team, we enjoyed the external perspectives, insights, and inputs on improvement opportunities. The assessment process, communication, and level of engagement from the participating students was great."
- Source: Cane Guin, VP of Operations, Smitty's Supply, 2024-09-19
"We are incredibly grateful for the assistance provided by you and your students. They were knowledgeable and eager to provide feedback that would be useful. As it turned out, we have greatly benefitted from the energy assessment done last year."
"We are incredibly grateful for the assistance provided by you and your students. They were knowledgeable and eager to provide feedback that would be useful. As it turned out, we have greatly benefitted from the energy assessment done last year."
"We are incredibly grateful for the assistance provided by you and your students. They were knowledgeable and eager to provide feedback that would be useful. As it turned out, we have greatly benefitted from the energy assessment done last year."
"We are incredibly grateful for the assistance provided by you and your students. They were knowledgeable and eager to provide feedback that would be useful. As it turned out, we have greatly benefitted from the energy assessment done last year."
- Source: Roxson Welch, Executive Director, Family and Youth Service Center, 2024-07-22
"I have been out for a few weeks and enjoyed finally getting to go through the Driftwood Industrial Energy report. I thought it was very thorough and look forward to hearing my team's thoughts. Thank you!"
"I have been out for a few weeks and enjoyed finally getting to go through the Driftwood Industrial Energy report. I thought it was very thorough and look forward to hearing my team's thoughts. Thank you!"
"I have been out for a few weeks and enjoyed finally getting to go through the Driftwood Industrial Energy report. I thought it was very thorough and look forward to hearing my team's thoughts. Thank you!"
"I have been out for a few weeks and enjoyed finally getting to go through the Driftwood Industrial Energy report. I thought it was very thorough and look forward to hearing my team's thoughts. Thank you!"
- Source: Jessica Nehrbass, Sustainability Program Manager, Sustainability Program Manager, 2024-07-15
"It was fun to nerd out with interested & knowledgeable people about areas of opportunity for our hotel's energy efficiency. The suggestions were helpful and actionable. Generally, I had a really positive experience and highly recommend the program."
"It was fun to nerd out with interested & knowledgeable people about areas of opportunity for our hotel's energy efficiency. The suggestions were helpful and actionable. Generally, I had a really positive experience and highly recommend the program."
"It was fun to nerd out with interested & knowledgeable people about areas of opportunity for our hotel's energy efficiency. The suggestions were helpful and actionable. Generally, I had a really positive experience and highly recommend the program."
"It was fun to nerd out with interested & knowledgeable people about areas of opportunity for our hotel's energy efficiency. The suggestions were helpful and actionable. Generally, I had a really positive experience and highly recommend the program."
- Source: Nathalie Jordi, Hotel Peter and Paul, 2023-07-10
"We wanted to let you know how impressed we were with your team's knowledge, professionalism, and humility."
- Source: Alexander Callahan, Senior Business Analyst, Targa Resources, 2018-05-18
"Please let the entire team know that Blast Tech is very impressed and grateful for the quality of the data provided by the students. Because the data is so thorough, it allows us to determine our areas of focus with very little additional input required."
"Please let the entire team know that Blast Tech is very impressed and grateful for the quality of the data provided by the students. Because the data is so thorough, it allows us to determine our areas of focus with very little additional input required."
"Please let the entire team know that Blast Tech is very impressed and grateful for the quality of the data provided by the students. Because the data is so thorough, it allows us to determine our areas of focus with very little additional input required."
"Please let the entire team know that Blast Tech is very impressed and grateful for the quality of the data provided by the students. Because the data is so thorough, it allows us to determine our areas of focus with very little additional input required."
- Source: Andre Fontova, CEO, Blast Tech, 2017-04-20
Contact Center
| Center Director | Dr. Jonathan Shi |
| jshi@lsu.edu | |
| Phone # | 1 (225) 578-1255 |
| Mailing Address |
3316D Patrick F. Taylor Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 |
| Assistant Director | Chandler Hayes |
| Assistant Director | Dr. Chao Wang |
| Other | Dr. Michael Hayes |
Louisiana State University has trained 101 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with Louisiana State University since
2017.
The 43 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 43 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
| Abigail Nix |
| Ahmad Ebrahimi |
| Alexander Tepper |
| Alexia Ruiz |
| Amanda Cannella |
| Amelie Echeverria |
| Andrew Cromwell |
| Anna Kay Bohannon |
| Ashlee Robinson |
| Ashley Davies |
| Asif Chowdhury |
| Benjamin Avants |
| Berk Mollaoglu |
| Bhavya Ramachandran |
| Blaise Segura |
| Blaison Treuil |
| Blake Brooks |
| Brandon Crandall |
| Cameron Torres |
| Carmen Calderon |
| Caroline Beeman |
| Carson Rigol |
| Casie Jones |
| Christian Williamson |
| Cole Lambert |
| Cole Lemoine |
| Colleen Angelle |
| Connor McCarthy |
| Dania Abdulaziz |
| Daril Nantchouang |
| David Quiring |
| Delia Peterson |
| Dylan McDonald |
| Ehsan Shourangiz |
| Ella Blossman |
| Emily Rivera |
| Emma Champagne |
| Emma Stiening |
| Entai Xu |
| Ernesto Alonso |
| Fatemeh Ghafari |
| Haley Fuller |
| Haley Pittenger |
| Ivie Walker |
| Jake Rovira |
| Jared Browning |
| Jasmine Bekkaye |
| Jasmine Redo |
| Jeazzelle L Baham |
| Jennifer White |
| Joshua Nabatilan |
| Julie Reinecke |
| Karen Gilmore |
| Keith Hunter |
| Kyle Dear |
| Laleh Ghanbari |
| Lauren Soileau |
| Layla Hopkins |
| Macy Delatte |
| Mahdi Bonyaniakbarabadi |
| Maryam Soleymani |
| Mason Marcantel |
| Md Enamul Haque Moni |
| Mohammad Hassan |
| Mona Mansouri |
| Mysha Ahmed |
| Nicholas Hardy |
| Nicholas Kellner |
| Nicholas Wagner |
| Oliver Kraklow |
| Oluleye Ifeoluwa Benjamin |
| Oluwafemi Awolesi |
| Perry Rodrigue |
| Peter Kim |
| Radha Mistry |
| Ravon McKinney |
| Reginald Blouin |
| Rickiea Hill |
| Roshan Sojitra |
| Samuel Shields |
| Sebastian Flores |
| Selena Dang |
| Seth Ledet |
| Shashank Muley |
| Shelbie Schexnaydre |
| Shristi Upadhyaya |
| Solveig Refve |
| Srikanth Bangaru |
| Sueed Willoughby |
| Tara Bui |
| Tarun Ayiluri |
| Thao Ngo |
| Thomas Schmidt |
| Tommy Nguyen |
| Tommy Nguyen |
| Travis Daly |
| Trey Aubert |
| Tucker Brown |
| Tyler Braud |
| Vansh Vyas |