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The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Industrial Assessment Center (WM-ITAC) provides free energy, productivity, and waste assessments to small and medium-sized industrial facilities through funding provided by the US Department of Energy.
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Farah Nazifa Nourin, Abdel Rahman Salem, Ryoichi Samuel Amano, INVESTIGATION OF JET IMPINGEMENT COOLING FOR GAS TURBINE BLADE WITH IN-LINE AND STAGGERED NOZZLE ARRAYS, International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, Volume 21, Issue 2, pp. 169-182. | doi:10.1615/InterJEnerCleanEnv.2020033479, 2025
Mohamed I. Youssef, Mohamed Abdelaziz Youssef, Ryoichi Samuel Amano, EXPLORING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN ENERGY INTENSITY AND SPECIFIC ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN FOOD AND KINDRED INDUSTRY FOR THE MIDWEST STATES, International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment, Volume 26, Issue 5, pp. 1-16. | doi:10.1615/InterJEnerCleanEnv.2025054884, 2025
Amano, R.S., Youssef, A., and Youssef, I, Employing Linear Regression Analysis: Investigating the Relationship Between Energy Intensity and Specific Consumption in U.S. Midwest Plastic Production Facilities, International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment, in press | doi:10.1615/InterJEnerCleanEnv.2025054764, 2025
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May 5, 2021
US Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Wisconsin ITAC
In May 2021, US Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the Industrial Assessment Center (ITAC). When Harris visited the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she confirmed to promote the Biden administration’s planned investment in American infrastructure.
Harris talked at a small roundtable discussion about what the $2.3 trillion legislative package would mean for sustainable energy, research innovation, and education, and she toured some of the energy research labs in the College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to highlight a clean energy economy.
The discussion focused on Milwaukee where the city had once been the machine shop of the nation. But now, the area needs smart investments in energy and manufacturing to create the innovations necessary to solve current-day problems.
March 8, 2021
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ROUNDTABLE:
Strengthening America's Manufacturing and Industrial Workforce
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) hosted a roundtable on March 8, 2021 to discuss how the Department’s Industrial Training and Assessment Centers (ITACs) are helping small- and medium-sized manufacturers improve energy efficiency, create jobs, and reduce their carbon footprints.
Featuring guest speaker Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and moderated by Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Kelly Speakes-Backman.
Roundtable participants:
- Hannah Atkins, Technology Engineer, Clearon Corporation (West Virginia)
- Brian DeLuca, Director, New Jersey Clean Energy Program, Commercial & Industrial Programs, TRC Companies (New Jersey)
- Marco Gonzalez, Corporate Energy Manager. Waupaca Foundry (Wisconsin)
- Dr. Sachin Nimbalkar, Group Leader, Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis, Group. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Tennessee)
- Farah Nourin, Graduate Student. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ITAC team (Wisconsin ITAC)
- Dr. Julie Sieving, Co-Director, University of Utah ITAC and founding member, ITAC Women for Energy Efficiency (WE2) initiative (Utah ITAC)
- John Smegal, ITAC program Manager. Advanced Manufacturing Office. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy (Washington. D.C.)
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Papers & Publications
2025
10 Papers / Publications
Farah Nazifa Nourin, Abdel Rahman Salem, Ryoichi Samuel Amano, INVESTIGATION OF JET IMPINGEMENT COOLING FOR GAS TURBINE BLADE WITH IN-LINE AND STAGGERED NOZZLE ARRAYS, International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, Volume 21, Issue 2, pp. 169-182. | doi:10.1615/InterJEnerCleanEnv.2020033479 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Mohamed I. Youssef, Mohamed Abdelaziz Youssef, Ryoichi Samuel Amano, EXPLORING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN ENERGY INTENSITY AND SPECIFIC ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN FOOD AND KINDRED INDUSTRY FOR THE MIDWEST STATES, International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment, Volume 26, Issue 5, pp. 1-16. | doi:10.1615/InterJEnerCleanEnv.2025054884 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Amano, R.S., Youssef, A., and Youssef, I, Employing Linear Regression Analysis: Investigating the Relationship Between Energy Intensity and Specific Consumption in U.S. Midwest Plastic Production Facilities, International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment, in press | doi:10.1615/InterJEnerCleanEnv.2025054764 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Youssef, M. I., Kada, K., Abushanab, Y., Alnawafah, Q., Amano, R. S., & Khasawneh, A., Utilizing Artificial Neural Networks to Correlate Energy Consumption and Intensity in Metal Industries for the Midwest States, Spectrum of Mechanical Engineering and Operational Research, 2(1), 154-171 | doi:10.31181/smeor21202541 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Amano, R.S., Norin, F., and Raihan, M.T., Exploring the Effects of Pin-Fins in a Gas Turbine Blade Internal Cooling Channel, International Journal of Energy for a Clean Environment | doi:10.1615/InterJEnerCleanEnv.2025057030 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Alsotary, O., Alnawafah, H., Amano, R.S., Investigation of the Potential of Air-Source and Hybrid-Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climate, J. Energy Resource Technology. JERTA-24-1249, Vol. 1 / 042103-1 | doi:10.1115/1.4068139 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Ryo S. Amano, Ashwani K. Gupta, Special Section on the 2024 ASME Turbo Expo on Wind and Renewable Energy Research, ASME. J. Fluids Eng. March 2025; 147(3): 030301 | doi:10.1115/1.4067548 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
• Kada, C., Maache, M., Kada, K., Selim, O. M., Youssef, M. A. S., and Amano, R. S., Pyrolysis Treatment for Sludge and Animal Manures: Impact of Heating Rate., ASME. J. Energy Res. Technol. Part A.; 1(3): 031502. | doi:10.1115/1.4067509 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Tarek ElGammal, Ryoichi S. Amano, Mohamed Abousabae, Study of a Cavitation Treatment in Kaplan Hydro-Turbine, J. Fluids Eng., 147(3): 031103 (8 pages), Paper No: FE-24-1444 | doi:10.1115/1.4067192 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Saif Al Hamad, Mohamed Abousabae, Omar Shaker, Ryoichi S. Amano, Experimental and Simulation Investigation of J-Shaped and Kammtail Virtual Airfoils in Small-Scale Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines, J. Fluids Eng., 147(3): 031102 (9 pages). Paper No: FE-24-1423 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2024
4 Papers / Publications
Maache, M., Kada, C., Amano, R. S., Kumano, H., Selim, O. M., and Kada, K., Experimental and Mathematical Investigation of Thermochemical Conversion for Horse Manure, ASME. J. Energy Resour. Technol.; 146(12): 121701. | doi:10.1115/1.4065956 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Mohamed Abousabae, Areej Khalil, Saif Al Hamad, Ryoichi S. Amano, Influence of Aluminum Content and Agglomerates Initial Velocity on Erosion in Solid Rocket Motor, ,” J. Energy Resour. Technol., 146(11): 112101 (11 pages) | doi:10.1115/1.4065955 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Amano, et al., In Memoriam: Professor Darrell W. Pepper – A Tribute to an Exceptional Engineering Educator and Researcher, Computational Thermal Sciences: An International Journal, Begell House, Volume 16, Issue 2, 2024 | doi:10.1615/ComputThermalScien.2024052386 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Abdel Rahman Salem, Ibrahim Soliman, and Ryoichi S. Amano, Heat Transfer and Crossflow Investigations for Jet Impingement Cooling Applications, International Journal of Gas Turbine, Propulsion and Power Systems, Volume 15, Number 1International Journal of Gas Turbine, Propulsion and Power Systems January 2024, Volume 15, Number 1 | doi:10.38036/jgpp.15.1_15 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2023
9 Papers / Publications
Nourin, F., Amano, R.S., Heat Transfer Augmentation with Jet Impingement Cooling on Dimpled Surface for Gas Turbine Blades, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 145(2): 022101, February | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054465 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Hasan, A., Salem, Abousabae, M.., Al Hamad, S., Amano, R.S., Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Vortex Generators and Winglets in Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blade Design, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 145(1): 011301, January | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054755 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Hasan, A., Salem, Abousabae, M.., Al Hamad, S., Amano, R.S., Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Tubercles and Winglets Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blade Design, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 145(1): 011301, January | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054756 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Norin, F., Blum, B., Amano, R.S., Exploring the Effects of Guide Vane on Dimpled Cooling Channel of Gas Turbine Blade, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 145(5), May | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056334 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Burra, K., Selim, O., Amano, R.S., Gupta, A., Synergy In Syngas Yield from Co-Pyrolysis of Cow and Chicken Manures, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 145(1): 061303, January | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056563 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Saadeh, W., Amano, R.S., and Qandil, M., Imprinted Glass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Nanocomposites Vascular Self-Healing Wind Turbine Blades, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, (IF=3.183), 145(2): 022102, February | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054827 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Nourin, F., Amano, R.S., Heat Transfer Augmentation with Jet Impingement Cooling on Dimpled Surface for Gas Turbine Blades, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, (IF=3.183), 145(2): 022101, February | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054465 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Amano, R.S. et al, In Memoriam: Professor Essam E. Khalil —A Tribute to An Outstanding Educator and Researcher, ASME. J. Sol. Energy Eng., 145(4): 040101. | doi:10.1115/1.4062476 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Mohamed Abousabae, Ryoichi S. Amano, Mechanical Erosion Investigation in Solid Rocket Motor Nozzle Through Droplet Breakup and Surface Tension Influence, ASME. J. Energy Resour. Technol.; 145(9): 092301. | doi:10.1115/1.4056995 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2022
10 Papers / Publications
Qandil, M., Abbas, A., Al Hamad, S., Saadeh, W., Amano, R.S., Performance of Hybrid Renewable Energy Power System for a Residential Building, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 144(4): 041301, April | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051541 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Nourin, F., Espindola, J., Selim, O., Amano, R.S., Energy, Exergy, and Emission Analysis on Industrial Air Compressors, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 144(4): 042104, April | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051682 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Nourin, F., Amano, R.S., Experimental and Large Eddy Simulation Study for Visualizing Complex Flow Phenomena of Gas Turbine Internal Blade Cooling Channel with No Bendssors, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 144(6): 062104, June | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051900 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Salem, A.R., Hasan, A., Abdelhadi, A., Al Hamad, S., Qandil, M., Amano, R.S., Power Generation and Oxygen Transfer Analyses for Micro Hydro-Turbine Installed in Wastewater Treatment Aeration Tank, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 144(3): 032102, March | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052538 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Hasan, A., Salem, A.R., Abdelhadi, A., Al Hamad, S., Qandil, M., Amano, R.S., Optimizing Power Reclamation of Micro Hydro Turbines in Wastewater Treatment Plant, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 144(1): 012109, January | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052539 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Nourin, F., Amano, R.S., Experimental Study on Flow Behavior and Heat Transfer Enhancement with Distinct Dimpled Gas Turbine Blade Internal Cooling Channel, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 144(7): 072101, July | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052035 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Xu, Cheng., Amano, R.S., Integral Design of a Turbocharger: Turbocharger Design Targets and Centrifugal Compressor Design, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, Vol. 144 / 052103-1, May | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053300 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Al Hamad, S., Hasan, A., Habash, O., Amano, R.S., Effect of the J-shaped Wind Turbine Airfoil Opening Ratio and Thickness on the Performance of Symmetrical Airfoils, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 144(5): 051303, May | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053743 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Selim, O., Al Hamad, S., Amano, R.S., Experimental and Numerical Study on the Effect of Annular Combustor Design on Thermal Uniformity Jet in Cross Flow, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 144(10); 102308, October | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053982 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Nourin, F.N., Blum, B., Amano, R.S., Evaluation of Heat Transfer Enhancement on Rotational Gas Turbine Blade Internal Cooling Channel with Dimpled Surface, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 144(11): 112105, November | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054288 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2021
11 Papers / Publications
Selim, O., Abousabae, M., Hasan, Alaa, and Amano, R.S., Analysis of Energy Savings and CO2 Emission Reduction Contribution for Industrial Facilities In USA, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), August | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048983 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Hasan, Alaa, Salem, A., Abdelhadi, A., Qandil, M., Amano, R.S., and Alkhalidi, A., The Power Reclamation of Utilizing Micro-Hydro Turbines in The Aeration Basins of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), August | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048869 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Espindola, J., Nourin, F.N., Qandil, M., Abdelhadi, A., and Amano, R.S., Energy Saving Analysis Using Energy Intensity Usage and Specific Energy Consumption Methods, International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, 22(1):15–29 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Alaa Hasan, Osama M. Selim, Mohamed Abousabae, Ryoichi S. Amano , Wilkistar Otieno, Economic, Exergy, and Environmental Analyses of the Energy Assessments for U.S. Industries, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 143(11): 112107 (12 pages), November | doi:doi.org/10.1115/1.4050580 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Mohammad D. Qandil, Ahmad I. Abbas, Abdel Rahman Salem, Ahmad I. Abdelhadi, Alaa Hasan, Farah Nazifa Nourin, Mohamed Abousabae, Osama M. Selim, Juan Espindola, Ryoichi S. Amano, Net Zero Energy Model for Wastewater Treatment Plants, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 143(12): 122101 (12 pages), December | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050082 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Qandil, M., Abbas, A., Abdelhadi, A., Salem, A., and Amano, R.S., Energy Analysis: Ways To Save Energy And Reduce The Emissions In Wastewater Treatment Plants, International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, 22(1):91–112 | doi:10.1615/InterJEnerCleanEnv.2020035138 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Amano, R.S., Abdelhadi, Ahmad, Salem, Abdel, Abbas, Ahmad, Abousabae, Mohammed, Study of Energy Saving Analysis for Different Industries, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 143(5): 052101 (9 pages), May | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048249 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Farah Nazifa Nourin, Ahmad I. Abbas, Mohammad D. Qandil, Ryoichi S. Amano, Analytical Study to Use the Excess Digester Gas of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 143(1): 012104 (7 pages), January | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047603 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Amano, R.S., Espindola, Juan, Nourin, Farah, Qandil, Mohammad, and Abdelhadi, Ahmad, Energy Saving Analysis Using Energy Intensity Usage and Specific Energy Consumption Methods, International Journal of Energy for Clean Environment, pages 15-29, January | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Alaa S. Hasan , Mohammed Abousabae , Abdel Rahman Salem , Ryoichi S. Amano, Study of Aerodynamic Performance and Power Output for Residential-Scale Wind Turbines, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 143(1): 011302 (10 pages), January | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047602 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Alkhalidi, A., Abuothman, A., Abbas, H., A-Duqqah, B., Nofal, T., Amano, R.S., Cantilever wind turbines installation to harvest accelerated wind in dams (hybrid floating PV – Wind system, Renewable Energy Focus, 40(4) | doi:https://DOI:10.1016/j.ref.2021.11.005 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2020
2 Papers / Publications
Selim, O., Hussein, M., and Amano, R.S., Effect of Heating Rate on Chemical Kinetics of Chicken Manure With Different Gas Agents, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 142(10): 102104 (7 pages), October | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047018 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Hasan, Alaa, Jackson, Randall, ElGammal, Tarek, and Amano, R.S., Comparative Study of The Inline Configuration Wind Farm, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 142(6): 061302 (10 pages),, June | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045463 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2019
4 Papers / Publications
Xu, Cheng and Amano, R.S, The Performance Influences of a Centrifugal Compressor due to Scroll Local Deformation, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), Vol. 141(9), 091202, April 4 | doi:doi: 10.1115/1.4043134 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Ahmad I. Abbas , Mohammad D. Qandil , Muhannad R. Al-Haddad , Mandana S. Saravani , Ryoichi S. Amano, Utilization of Hydroturbines in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Trans ASME J. Energy Resources Technologies, 141(6): 062011 (5 pages), April 22 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042969 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Mohammad D. Qandil , Ahmad I. Abbas , Hassan D. Qandil , Muhannad R. Al-Haddad , Ryoichi S. Amano, A Stand-Alone Hybrid Photovoltaic, Fuel Cell And Battery System, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 141(11), Volume 141, Issue 11, November | doi:10.1115/1.4043655 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Alaa S. Hasan , Randall S. Jackson , Ryoichi S. Amano, Experimental Study of the Wake Regions in Wind Farms, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=3.183), 141(5): 051209 (12 pages), March 29 | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042968 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2018
2 Papers / Publications
46. Beyhaghi, Saman and Amano, R.S., A Parametric Study on Leading-Edge Slots Used on Wind Turbine Airfoils at Various Angles of Attack, Journal of Wind Engineering & Industrial Aerodynamics (IF=5.0), Vol. 175, pp.43-52, April 2018, , January | doi:DOI 10.1016/j.jweia.2018.01.007 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Xu, C. and Amano, R.., Centrifugal Compressor Performance Improvements Through Compressor Splitter Location, ASME J. Energy Resources Tecchnology, May | doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036047 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2017
10 Papers / Publications
Saman Beyhaghi and Ryoichi Amano, Investigation of Flow Over a Wind Turbine Blade Airfoil Using a Hybrid Detached Eddy Simulation–Algebraic Stress Turbulence Model, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 139(5), 051204 | doi:10.1115/1.4036047 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Saman Beyhaghi and Ryoichi Amano, Improvement of Wind Turbine Blade Aerodynamic Performance of Cambered Airfoils Using Leading-Edge Slots, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology, 139(5), 051206 , March 16 | doi:10.1115/1.4036050 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Randall S. Jackson and Ryoichi Amano, Experimental Study and Simulation of a Small-Scale Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=1.4), 139(5), 051207, Mar 16 | doi:10.1115/1.4036051 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Arun Kumar Koralagundi Matt, Saman Beyhaghi, Ryoichi S. Amano and Jie Guo, Self-Healing of Wind Turbine Blades Using Microscale Vascular Vessels, Trans. ASME J. Energy Resources Technology (IF=1.4), 139(5), 051208 , Mar 16 | doi:10.1115/1.4036052 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Burra, K.R., Hussein, M.S., Amano, R.S., and Gupta, A.K, Syngas Evolutionary Behavior during Chicken Manure Pyrolysis and Air Gasification, Applied Energy, Vol. 181, pp. 408-415, November | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Hussein, M.S., Burra, K.G., Amano, R.S., and Gupta, A.K., Effect of oxygen addition in steam gasification of chicken manure, Fuel, Vol. 189, 189, Pp 428-435, February | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Hussein, M.S., Burra, K.R., Amano, R.S., and Gupta, A.K, Temperature and Gasifying Media Effects on Chicken Manure Pyrolysis and Gasification, Fuel, Vol. 202, pp. 36-45, August | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Balali, M., Nouri, N., Omrani, E., Otieno, W., Nasiri, A., An Overview of the Environmental, Economical and Material Developments of the Solar and Wind Sources Coupled with the Energy Storage Systems, International Journal of Energy Research, , May | doi:10.1002/er.3755 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Johnson, B., Otieno, W., and Campbell-Kyureghyan, N., Influence of Jackhammer Weight on Grip Pressure, Muscle Activity, and Hand–Arm Vibration of the Operator, IISE Transaction on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, Vol. 5, Issue 1, pages 12-22 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Ross, A., Khajahnezhad, M., Otieno, W. and Aydas, O., A two Echelon Location-Inventory Model for a Multi-Product Donation-Demand Driven Industry, European Journal of Operations Research, Vol. 259, Issue 2, pages 664-676 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2016
4 Papers / Publications
Martinez, J.L, Amano, R.S., and Rohatgi, P.K., Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Analysis of Self-Healing in Metallic Materials, Heat and Mass Transfer, ISSN 0947-7411 | doi:10.1007/s00231-016-1837-y | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Amano, R.S., Alkhalidi, A., Alkhafaji, A., and Al Ba’ba’a, H., Wave Generation in Subsurface Aeration System: A New Approach to Enhance Mixing in Aeration Tank in Wastewater Treatment, Desalination and Water Treatment, Pages 1-8, , Taylor & Francis, April 24 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Alkhalidi, A., Alkhafaji, A., and Amano, R.S, Solid Removal from Water by Using Horizontal Swirl Flow Separator, Jokull Journal, Joklarannsoknafelag Islands,Vol. 66, Issue 1, ISSN: 0449-0576 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
AlBabaa, H., ElGammal, T., and Amano, R.S., Study of Air Bubble Diameter and Frequency Formed at a Single Rigid Orifice Submerged in Quasi-Static Water, Trans ASME. Journal of Fluids Engineering, FE-15-1382, October | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2015
3 Papers / Publications
Ibrahim, M., Alsultan, A, Shen, S., and Amano, R.S., Advances in Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blade Designs: Introduction of Slots and Tubercle, Trans. ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Vol. 137, September 2015, May 8 | doi:10.1115/1.4030399 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Gupta, A., Ibrahim, M.S., and Amano, R.S., Amano, R.S., “Effect of Jet-to-Mainstream Momentum Flux Ratio on Mixing Process, Heat and Mass Transfer, pp. 1-14, May 2015, Springer, May | doi:10.1007/s00231-015-1582-7 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
21) Matt, A.K.K, Strong, S., ElGammal, T., and Amano, R.S., Self-Healing Tubing in Wind Turbine Blades, Trans. ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 137(5), 051202 , September 1 | doi:10.1115/1.4029912 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2014
5 Papers / Publications
Xie, J.L., Yuan, C., Numerical study of thin layer ring on improving the ice formation of building thermal storage system, Applied Thermal Engineering, Vol. 69, 2014, Pages 46–54. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Li, B.B., Gao, X.F, Zhang, H.C., Yuan, C., Energy Modeling of Electrochemical Anodization Process of Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 2014, 2 (3), pp 404–410. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Zhai. Q., Cao, H.J., Zhao, X., Yuan, C., Assessing Application Potential of Clean Energy Supply for Greenhouse Gas Emission Mitigation: A Case Study on General Motors Global Manufacturing, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 75, 2014, Pages 11–19. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Wang, E.D., Yuan, C., A Hybrid Life Cycle Assessment of Atomic Layer Deposition Process, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 74, 2014, Pages 145–154. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Kialashaki, A. and Reisel, J. R., Development and validation of artificial neural network models of the energy demand in the industrial sector of the United States., Energy, In Press, 2014 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2013
5 Papers / Publications
Li, T.H., Yuan, C.*, Numerical modeling of specific energy consumption in machining process, 2013 ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Madison, WI, June 10-14, 2013 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Lopez, H.F., Mendoza, H., and Church, B., High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance of a Nanoceria Spray-Coated 316L Stainless Steel Under Short-Term Air Exposure., Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Vol 45, 2013, pp.1362-1370. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Li, T.H.,Yang, F., Yuan, C.*, A Novel Parabolic Trough Solar Lighting and Thermal System for Building Energy Efficiency, Proceedings of the 9th IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, August 17-21, 2013, Madison, WI, U.S.A., Madison, WI, August 17-21, 2013 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Kialashaki, A. and Reisel, J.R., Modeling of the energy demand of the residential sector in the United States using regression models and artificial neural networks., Applied Energy, Vol. 108, 2013, pp.271-280. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Kim, C.-S., Sohn, I., Nezafati, M., Ferguson, J.B., Schultz, B., Bajestani-Gohari, Z., Rohatgi, P.K. and Cho, K., Prediction models for the yield strength of particle-reinforced unimodal pure magnesium (Mg) metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs)., Journal of Materials Science, Vol.48, 2013, pp.4191-4204. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2012
6 Papers / Publications
Yuan, C., Zhai, Q., Dornfeld, D., A three dimensional system approach for environmentally sustainable manufacturing, CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology, Vol.61, 2012, pp.39-42. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Li, T.,Zhang, H. C., Yuan, C., Liu, Z.C., Fan, C. C., A PCA Based Method for Construction of Composite Sustainability Indicators, International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, Vol.17, 2012, pp.593-603. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Itskos, G., Rohatgi, P.K., Moutsatsou, A., DeFouw, J., Koukouzas, N., Vasilatos, C. and Schultz, B., Synthesis of A356 Al–high-Ca fly ash composites by pressure infiltration technique and their characterization., Journal of Materials Science Vol.47, 2012, pp.4042-4052. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Ferguson, J.B., Sheykh-Jaberi, F., Kim, C.-S., Rohatgi, P.K. and Cho, K., On the strength and strain to failure in particle-reinforced magnesium metal-matrix nanocomposites (Mg MMNCs)., Materials Science and Engineering: A 558, 2012, pp.193-204. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Sanaty-Zadeh, A. and Rohatgi, P.K., Comparison between current models for the strength of particulate-reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites with emphasis on consideration of Hall-Petch effect., Materials Science and Engineering: A, Vol.531, pp.112-118. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Hejazi, V., Nyong, A.E., Rohatgi, P.K. and Nosonovsky, M., Wetting Transitions in Underwater Oleophobic Surface of Brass., Advanced Materials, Vol.24, 2012, pp.5963-5966. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2011
9 Papers / Publications
Zhai, Q., Cao, H.J., Zhao, X., Yuan, C., Cost Benefit Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emission Mitigation of Global Automotive Manufacturing through Clean Energy Supply, Energies, Vol.4, 2011, pp. 1478-1494. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Kumar, S. and Reisel, J.R., Modelling of energy usage for the refining of ethanol from corn., International Journal of Sustainable Energy, Vol. 30, 2011, pp.98-109. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Amano, R. S. and Rohatgi, P.K., Laser engineered net shaping process for SAE 4140 low alloy steel., Materials Science and Engineering: A, Vol.528, 2011, pp.6680-6693. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Wornyoh, E.Y.A. and Higgs, C.F. (2011)., An asperity-based fractional coverage model for transfer films on a tribological surface., Wear, Vol. 270, 2011, pp.127-139. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Wornyoh, E.Y.A., Patel, D. and Schuessler, L., An In Situ Mechanism for the Optimal Cooling of Oil-Lubricated Rolling Element Bearings and Planetary Gear Systems., ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Paper No. IMECE2011-64614, 2011, pp.71-80. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Wornyoh, E.Y.A., Patel, D., Schuessler, L., Francis, A. and Garnett, C., Improving Rolling Element Bearing Thermal Compliance Through In Situ Cooling., ASME/STLE 2011 International Joint Tribology Conference, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Paper No. IJTC2011-61210, 2011, pp.245-247. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Wornyoh, E.Y.A. and Higgs, C.F., An asperity-based fractional coverage model for transfer films on a tribological surface., Wear, Vol. 270, 2011, pp.127-139 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Wornyoh, E.Y.A., Patel, D. and Schuessler, L., An In Situ Mechanism for the Optimal Cooling of Oil-Lubricated Rolling Element Bearings and Planetary Gear Systems, ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Paper No. IMECE2011-64614, 2011, pp.71-80 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Wornyoh, E.Y.A., Patel, D., Schuessler, L., Francis, A. and Garnett, C., Improving Rolling Element Bearing Thermal Compliance Through In Situ Cooling, ASME/STLE 2011 International Joint Tribology Conference, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Paper No. IJTC2011-61210, 2011, pp.245-247 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2010
3 Papers / Publications
Yuan, C. and Dornfeld, D., Integrated Sustainability Analysis of Atomic Layer Deposition for Microelectronics Manufacturing, ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Lipke, D.W., Zhang, Y., Liu, Y., Church, B.C., and Sandhage, K.H., Near net-shape/net-dimension ZrC/W-based composites with complex geometries via rapid prototyping and Displacive Compensation of Porosity., Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Vol. 30, 2010, pp: 2265-2277. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Lipke, D.W., Zhang, Y., Liu, Y., Church, B.C., and Sandhage, K.H., Near net-shape/net-dimension ZrC/W-based composites with complex geometries via rapid prototyping and Displacive Compensation of Porosity, Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Vol. 30, 2010, pp: 2265-2277 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2009
4 Papers / Publications
Yuan, C. and Dornfeld, D., Reducing the Environmental Footprint and Economic Costs of Automotive Manufacturing through an Alternative Energy Supply, Transaction of North America Manufacturing Research Institute, Vol. 37, 2009, pp.427-434. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Mohseni-Languri, E., Taherian, H., Masoodi, R. and Reisel, J.R., An energy and exergy study of a solar thermal air collector., Thermal science, Vol.13, 2009, pp.205-216. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Nosonovsky, M., Amano, R., Lucci, J.M. and Rohatgi, P.K., Physical chemistry of self-organization and self-healing in metals., Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Vol.11, 2009, pp.9530-9536. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Daoud, A., El-Khair, M.T.A., Shenouda, A.Y., Mohammed, E. and Rohatgi, P.K., Microstructure, tensile properties and electrochemical behavior of Pb alloy–45vol.% fly ash microballoon composites., Materials Science and Engineering: A Vol.526, 2009, pp.225-234. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2008
2 Papers / Publications
Higgs, C. F. and Wornyoh, E.Y.A., An in situ mechanism for self-replenishing powder transfer films: Experiments and modeling., Wear, Vol. 264, 2008, pp.131-138. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Higgs, C. F. and Wornyoh, E.Y.A., An in situ mechanism for self-replenishing powder transfer films: Experiments and modeling, Wear, Vol. 264, 2008, pp.131-138 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2007
6 Papers / Publications
Yuan, C., Zhang, H. C., McKenna, G., Korzeniewski, C., and Li, J., Experimental Studies on Cryogenic Recycling of Printed Circuit Board, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 34, 2007, pp. 657-666. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Church, B.C., Sanders, T.H., Speyer, R.F., and Cochran, J.K., Thermal expansion matching and oxidation resistance of Fe-Ni-Cr interconnect alloys., Materials Science and Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure and Processing Vol. 452, 2007, pp.334-340. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Ernst, E. M., Church, B.C., Gaddis, C.S., Snyder, R.L. and Sandhage K.H., Enhanced hydrothermal conversion of surfactant-modified diatom microshells into barium titanate replicas., Journal of Materials Research, Vol. 22, 2007, pp.1121-1127. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Wornyoh, E.Y.A., Jasti, V.K. and Higgs, C.F., A review of dry particulate lubrication: Powder and granular materials., Journal of Tribology-Transactions of the Asme, Vol.129, 2007, pp.438-449. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Ernst, E. M., Church, B.C., Gaddis, C.S., Snyder, R.L. and Sandhage K.H., Enhanced hydrothermal conversion of surfactant-modified diatom microshells into barium titanate replicas, Journal of Materials Research, Vol. 22, 2007, pp.1121-1127 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Wornyoh, E.Y.A., Jasti, V.K. and Higgs, C.F., A review of dry particulate lubrication: Powder and granular materials, Journal of Tribology-Transactions of the Asme, Vol.129, 2007, pp.438-449 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2006
4 Papers / Publications
Yuan, C., Zhang, T., Rangarajan, A., Dornfeld, D., Ziemba, B., and Whitbeck, R., A Decision-based Analysis of Compressed Air Usage Patterns in Automotive Manufacturing, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol.25, 2006, pp.293-300. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Ahmad, G., Dickerson, M.B., Church, B.C., Cai, Y., Jones, S.E., Naik, R.R., King, J.S., Summers, C.J., Kröger, N. and Sandhage, K.H., Rapid, Room-Temperature Formation of Crystalline Calcium Molybdate Phosphor Microparticles via Peptide-Induced Precipitation., Advanced Materials, Vol. 18, 2006, pp.1759-1763. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Church, B.C., Sanders, T.H., Speyer, R.F., and Cochran, J.K., Thermal expansion matching and oxidation resistance of Fe-Ni-Cr interconnect alloys, Materials Science and Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure and Processing Vol. 452, 2007, pp.334-340 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Ahmad, G., Dickerson, M.B., Church, B.C., Cai, Y., Jones, S.E., Naik, R.R., King, J.S., Summers, C.J., Kröger, N. and Sandhage, K.H., Rapid, Room-Temperature Formation of Crystalline Calcium Molybdate Phosphor Microparticles via Peptide-Induced Precipitation, Advanced Materials, Vol. 18, 2006, pp.1759-1763. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
2005
2 Papers / Publications
Church, B. C., Sanders Jr., T.H., Speyer, R.F. and Cochran, J.K., Interconnect thermal expansion matching to solid oxide fuel cells., Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 40, 2005, pp.4893-4898. | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
Church, B. C., Sanders Jr., T.H., Speyer, R.F. and Cochran, J.K., Interconnect thermal expansion matching to solid oxide fuel cells, Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 40, 2005, pp.4893-4898 | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee ITAC
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| amano@uwm.edu | |
| Phone # | 1 (414) 229-2345 |
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| Assistant Director | Saif Al Hamad |
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee has trained 92 students
The following students participated in ITAC assessments with University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee since
2012.
The 49 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
The 49 students (in BOLD) have also been awarded ITAC student certificates for exceptional participation.
| Abdallah Benelmadjat |
| Abdel Rahman Salem |
| Abdelmohsin Al-Bekhayet |
| Abdullah Jandal |
| Ahmad Abdel Hadi |
| Ahmad Ibrahim Abbas |
| Alaa Hasan |
| Ali Mohammadi |
| Amirsaman Hamzeh Bajgiran |
| Anne Barlas |
| Anwar Aglan |
| Arash Kialashaki |
| Areej khalil |
| Asma Khasawneh |
| Brendan Kwick |
| Brinn Leighton Blum |
| Caleb Rozema |
| Cheikh Kada |
| Chris Bruzas |
| Chris Zahn |
| Colin Garnett |
| Daniel Smith |
| David Adashek |
| Divyeshkumar Patel |
| Elizabeth Ehrke |
| Ellen Forde |
| Emad Omrani |
| Farah Nazifa Nourin |
| Garrett Roth |
| Guorong Chen |
| Hamza ALnawafah |
| Hani Aldaradkah |
| Heidi Ranicke |
| Ibrahim Soliman |
| Jacob Joseph Mattiol |
| Jasmine Kaur |
| Jianyang Li |
| John Pembroke |
| Jonathan Robert Fisher |
| Juan Espindola |
| Junling Xie |
| Justin Langwinski |
| Justin M Quilapio |
| Kada KADA |
| Karthik Palaniappan |
| Kelly Kunowski |
| Lukas John Guillien |
| Maliha Maisha Rahman |
| Mandana Sheikhzad Saravani |
| Marcus McDade |
| Mayyadah Abuhasheh |
| Md Tarif Raihan |
| Melissa Zuengler |
| Michael Beining |
| Michael Schulze |
| Mohamed Abdelaziz Youssef |
| Mohamed Abousabae |
| Mohamed Ibrahim Youssef |
| Mohamed Maache |
| Mohammad Qandil |
| Muhannad Rafiq Al-Haddad |
| Nicholas DiPasquale |
| Nicholas Gilhaus |
| Oluwatobi Amida |
| Omar Alsotary |
| Omar Habash |
| Omar Shaker |
| Osama Elsayed |
| Parham Mobadersani |
| Peter Davis |
| Peter Kinsella |
| Qais Alnawafah |
| Qiang Zhai |
| Rafat Elsharef |
| Ross Goessl |
| Ryan Donald |
| Ryan Wurm-Tran |
| Saif Al Hamad |
| Saman Beyhaghi |
| Sidharth Ashok |
| Sonu Praneeth Gandam |
| Sourav Das |
| Thomas Omwando |
| Tonghui Li |
| Walaa Saadeh |
| Wentao Zou |
| William Barlas |
| William Matthew Asma |
| Yadan Zeng |
| Yagnaramasubramanian Somayajulu |
| Yazeed Abushanab |
| Yunfan Zhang |