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.
| 377 | Assessments |
| 2,525 | Recommendations |
| 4.83 | Tbtu Energy Saving* |
| $50.22 | million Cost Savings* |
| 246 | Students Trained |
*Recommended Savings
University of Missouri-Columbia also coordinates activities with:
Wichita State University
Energy Engineering related programs, degrees, etc:
Related Papers & Publications
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, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2025
Noteworthy Feedback
"Thank you for the visit. I think this was very productive. I think we will have some good projects based on this assessment. I thank you for your team’s... more"
- Source: Ted Watters, Engineering Manager, 11/07/2025
"On behalf of the Richmond MO team, I wanted to extend my sincere thanks for you and your team coming out to conduct the energy assessment. Your team... more"
- Source: Yasmin Michalowicz, Project Manager, Henkel Corp., 09/02/2025
"Good afternoon, Dr. Khanna, We wanted to thank you and your amazing team for coming to assess us here in Kansas City. We really appreciate the time and... more"
- Source: Simone Paton, Environmental & Safety Specialist, Parker's America, 07/09/2025
Papers & Publications
2026
2 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
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., 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
"Dear Dr. Khanna, Your recommendations were greatly appreciated. 1. While not all are completed, most them have at least been initiated. 2. Reasons we haven’t... more"
- Source: Carl Brenden, COO, 12/14/2021
"Thank you so very much - this is an eye opener in many areas and I'm sure we will be able to use many of the recommendations going forward. We appreciate... more"
- Source: Annette Sachs, Cohen Architectural Woodworking, LLC, 10/08/2015
"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
"We felt that that the audit was very thorough when exploring energy savings for the facility. Many of the ideas had never been considered previously in our... more"
- Source: Matt Mulzinger, Hannibal Water & Wastewater Plant, 08/04/2020
"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%... more"
- Source: Jason C. Hamblen, Plant Manager, Ring Container Technologies, 07/20/2011
"AZZ Precoat Metals benefited from the energy and waste assessment conducted by the University of Missouri, Columbia, which identified valuable opportunities... more"
- Source: Anu Singh, Director of EHSS, AZZ Precoat Metals, 06/11/2025
"Positronics Industries, Inc, has greatly benefited from the relationship that has developed with the IAC. The energy audit and assessment in which the IAC... more"
- Source: Scott Foley, Project Manager, 05/13/2016
"Received July 1, 2019: Sanjeev, Attached is a summary of our electric usage over the last two and a half years. We implemented several recommendations from... more"
- Source: Peter Hofherr, Chief Executive Officer, St. James Winery, 04/06/2018
"Thank you for you and your students’ work on this report. We have a few new leadership roles at White River that are keen on reducing energy consumption at the... more"
- Source: Hannah Wilson, Facility Sustainability Manager, 03/27/2023
"Working with Sanjeev’s team was a delight. They were knowledgeable, professional and asked great questions to understand our process completely before... more"
- Source: Christina Stage, Lean Manager, Silgan Plastic Food Containers, 01/11/2018
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 246 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Missouri-Columbia since
2007.
The 88 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 88 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 |
| Hui Zhao |
| Isacc S. Frieden |
| Isacc S. Frieden |
| Jack Dahlgren |
| Jack Schroeder |
| Jackson Meyer |
| Jacob Braddock |
| Jacob Daugherty |
| Jacob Gipple |
| Jake Myers |
| James Moore |
| Jared Hitzhusen |
| Jason Fox |
| Jeff Holiday |
| Jennifer McClelland |
| Jenny Lam |
| Jesse Schmidt |
| Jitendra Gottipati |
| Johathan Arnold |
| John B. Wibbenmeyer |
| John Dillard |
| John Russell Crutcher |
| Johnelle Landers |
| Jon Volpe |
| Jorge F. Abad |
| Juned Khakhi |
| Justin Krutewicz |
| Kaeshav Thirumullaivoyal Santhana Kumar |
| Katelynn Marquez |
| Katherine Harris |
| Katie LaChance |
| Krishna Bommisety |
| Krishna Chaitanya Bommisetty |
| Krishna K. Ramesh |
| Kristina Johnson |
| Kurt Ehlers |
| Kyle G. Morris |
| Kyle Messick |
| Lauren Haberer |
| Lihua He |
| Luke M. Eagan |
| Lydia Meyer |
| Maher Amer |
| Manoj Vejandla |
| Marcus C. Friedrich |
| Margaret Page |
| Marina Materikina |
| Marlon Taylor |
| Mary-Catharine Meriage |
| Maryam Nikouei Mehr |
| Maryam Shoaeinaeini |
| Mason Brown |
| Matt Helm |
| Matthew Bliss |
| Matthew Jacobi |
| Matthew Raymond Preuss |
| McKenzie Morris |
| Meftah Uddin |
| Michael Porche |
| Micheal Koch |
| Milad Yarali |
| Mohammed A Rahman |
| Mohammed Alramis |
| Mostafa Sabbaghi |
| Narder Moustafa |
| Nate Gross |
| Nathan Gregory Hough |
| Nathan Koesterer |
| Nathaniel McGlaun |
| Navpal Singh |
| Nicholas Bowman |
| Nicholas Dandurand |
| Nick Cain |
| Nithin Reddy Nallamadhi |
| Nithisha Reddy Gudipati |
| Nitika Veronica Bonnerjee |
| Nolan Rachers |
| Oliver Grant Clark |
| Osasu Osaze |
| Pankaj Srivastava |
| Parsa Kianpour |
| Patrick Broyles |
| Payton Kashmier |
| Pradeep Krishnamoorthy |
| Prashanth Sudhakar |
| Pratik Bharadwaj |
| Priyanka Kallu |
| Rahul Joshi |
| Rajesh Balajiveeraragavan |
| Ramkumar Harikrishnakumar |
| Ron Bowling |
| Rupesh Devapati |
| Ryan Kostos |
| Saad Alsamraee |
| Sahith Raaghav Sanike |
| Saman Gheytani |
| Sameera Withanachchi |
| Samuel Gall |
| Sandina Ponte |
| Sangeeth Sarukara |
| Sara M. Caauwe Mendoza |
| Saud Almadhi |
| Saurabh Sanjay Singh |
| Scott Shvartsman |
| Sean Flanagan |
| Shihchun Ho |
| Shivam Goswami |
| Shuai Ding |
| Sijing Zhu |
| Skylar Morris |
| Sourav Das |
| Spencer Thomas |
| Stephanie Arkinson |
| Stephanie Bunay Camba |
| Stephen Agee |
| Steven Chen |
| Steven Powell |
| Steven Velazquez |
| Sultan S. Al Nasser |
| Suraj Gurung |
| Suriya Prakash Jayachandran |
| Tao Qu |
| Tarun Mummidi Ramesh Kumar |
| Tejas Adak |
| Thejaswini Kashyap |
| Tim Garnett |
| Tolulope Kudoro |
| Trevor Kline |
| Tyler Burns |
| Tyler S. Williams |
| Varun Sreejayan |
| Venkata Naga Likhit Peruri |
| Venkata Naga Likhit Peruri |
| Veronica Rueda Rey |
| Victoria La Rose |
| Vishal Mandal |
| Wade Foster |
| Wenbin Cui |
| Wenbin Wan |
| William Adams |
| William S. Riley |
| Yahya Alsulaim |
| Yaofeng Xue |
| Yunpeng Ren |
| Zachary Bargman |
| Zachary Quinlan |