The Syracuse University Industrial Assessment Center (SU-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
| 485 | Assessments |
| 4,105 | Recommendations |
| 2.52 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $54.83 | million Cost Savings* |
| 131 | Students Trained |
*Recommended Savings
Syracuse University also coordinates activities with:
Clarkson University
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:
Recent Case Studies
Noteworthy Feedback
"The students were very engaged during the visit. They were well prepared and handled themselves professionally."
- Source: Peter Engel, General Manager, Newchem LLC, 02/20/2026
"The students were extremely professional and knowledgeable. Their suggestions and feedback will be helpful in reducing energy use and costs."
- Source: Hartman Enterprises, 02/19/2026
"We liked how well the group was organized. They were prepared with specific roles, tasks, and questions."
- Source: Tom Starin, CFO, Optimax Systems, Inc., 10/17/2025
Assessment - Case Studies
Noteworthy Feedback
"Great job.
Great group of students, [the] professor/teacher was vey knowledgeable."
- Source: Larry Thompson, Safety/Facilities Manager, Schneider Packaging Equipment, 10/03/2025
"Team is very knowledgeable"
- Source: 09/10/2021
"Team was prepared to begin on time and had all of the equipment needed to perform the work. This was well executed!"
- Source: Parminder Banga, Engineering Manager, 07/20/2023
"Students asked great questions. All were very observant."
- Source: Mike Chambers, Shipping/Maintenance Mgr, Riverhawk Company, 07/17/2024
"The team was very attentive and respectful of our operations, safety requirements, and potentially discussed proprietary information."
- Source: John Frandina, Facility Engineer, 07/15/2021
"The number of questions and the level of understanding was fantastic."
- Source: 06/22/2018
"Overall, very impressed with their dynamics as a team! and would highly recommend their services to any commercial/industrial customer in New York state."
- Source: Rick Ponzi, Facilities Manager, TAM Ceramics, 06/21/2018
"The students were extremely professional and knowledgeable. Their suggestions and feedback will be helpful in reducing energy use and costs."
- Source: Hartman Enterprises, 02/19/2026
""The visit was thorough, yet concise and well organized." "
- Source: Bruce Iffert, Director of Facilities, Par Technology Corporation , 02/04/2015
"Very professional and knowledgeable."
- Source: Mark Bechteler, Manager of Manufacturing, Hollowick, Inc., 01/22/2016
Contact Center
| Center Director | Dr. Jackie Anderson |
| jsande03@syr.edu | |
| Phone # | 1 (315) 443-1523 |
| Fax # | 1 (315) 443-9098 |
| Mailing Address |
244 Link Hall Syracuse, NY 13244 |
Syracuse University has trained 131 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with Syracuse University since
2003, when student name tracking began.
The 62 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 62 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
| Abby Hutchins |
| Adam Knapp |
| Alexandria T. McDonnell |
| Alicia Caputo |
| Anas Alkhashroom |
| Andrew E. Hinchman |
| Andrew Rivera |
| Annabelle J. Lincoln |
| Arfeen Armaghan |
| Austin Sumner |
| Ben Forry |
| Benjamin Jeffries |
| Benjamin R. Forry |
| Brandon W. Peery |
| Brendan Murty |
| Brian Annicharico |
| Brian Granetz |
| Brielle May |
| Carter Thompson |
| Charles Walck |
| Chelsey A. Kniffen |
| Christina M. Herkenham |
| Christopher Godoy |
| Christopher L. Buttitta |
| Christopher Prestia |
| Cole Tucker |
| Daniel Kenney |
| Daniel M. Barron |
| Daniel Perrotta |
| David Bonitsky |
| David Britt |
| Dean DeFlippo |
| Diana Siegel |
| Dominic Clinch |
| Dylan Broomfield |
| Elan Fullmer |
| Elizabeth Kretzing |
| Emily Bartos |
| Emily K Sequin |
| Emily Zupanick |
| Emma Platten |
| Emma Rosato |
| Enrica Galasso |
| Eric Rall |
| Erich Devendorf |
| Evan Beckerman |
| Fatimata Gory |
| Gavin Stevens |
| Grace E Al-Sheikh |
| Gustav Neubohn |
| Haim Matharu |
| Hannah VanEchaute |
| Harlan Toussaint |
| Hayley Shelton |
| Heewoon Kim |
| Ian Hawkins |
| Ian Kilpatrick |
| Ian Pointer |
| Ian Storrs |
| Jacob David Gómez |
| Jacob Lyon |
| Jacqueline Kim |
| Jeanette Sova |
| Jillian Burgoyne |
| Jimmy Zhang |
| John D'Amaro |
| John Hilla |
| John M. Battistelli |
| John Tacklyn |
| Jose Arturo Venegas |
| Joseph Guida |
| Joshua Hintz |
| Joshua Huizinga |
| Julia Jesse |
| Kapena Chee |
| Katherine Driscoll |
| Kelly S. Farmer |
| Kendra Miller |
| Kristina Zeo |
| Lars J. Brasz |
| Lauren Smales |
| Leah England |
| Lukas Morris |
| Luke D'Aquila |
| Marco Svolinsky |
| Marisa A. Prior |
| Mark Seibel |
| Matan Marom |
| Matthew Russell |
| Maxwell Martin |
| Meghan Reilly |
| Michael C. Jones |
| Michael Fortin |
| Michael J. Garrett |
| Michael Matzura |
| Michael P. Dilorenzo |
| Mohammad Traore |
| Nate W. Kuslis |
| Nicholas Pasco |
| Nick Impastato |
| Patrick T. Ostoyich |
| Philip S. Gwyther |
| Rachael Beresford |
| Rebecca L. Altman |
| Renee Brogley |
| Richard Nguyen |
| Riehen Walsh |
| Riley M. Gourde |
| Rishov Chatterjee |
| Robin Cesario |
| Rohan Sekhri |
| Rosanna Tilelli |
| Ross L . DiLiegro |
| Ryan Milcarek |
| Ryan Mussaw |
| Rylee Smith |
| Sajda Nuriddin |
| Sasha Valitutti |
| Savanna L. Horan |
| Sean Ward |
| Silvio-Antonio Nicola Zallo |
| Steve Criscione |
| Sydney Jud |
| Taylor Davis |
| Thomas Condon |
| Tim Castelein |
| Timothy Ha |
| Tyler J. Plant |
| Wade K. Willatt |
| Zane Hearst |
| Zoe Kendrick |