Meet Our Staff

We are one of 31 centers funded by U.S. Department of Energy to conduct free assessments for mid-sized industries. Our staff is composed of a team of professional staff and trained students. Student employees are trained in billing analysis, safety precautions, site visit procedures, and report writing. The ITAC provides students with the opportunity to learn more about practical problem solving, professional manufacturing, communication skills, and the latest energy-related technology. Syracuse ITAC alumni often go on to work for Utilities, Corporations, Energy Technology, and Engineering Firms.

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Faculty

jackie Anderson

Director (2021-2026)
Jackie Anderson Ph.D
Assistant Teaching Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Program Director of Engineering Management

Jianshun Zhang

Associate Director
Jianshun Zhang Ph.D
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Member, ASHRAE Research Activity Committee

Frederick carranti

Founding Director (2001-2011)
Frederick J. Carranti P.E.
Emeritus Faculty

Suresh Santanam Anderson

Director (2011-2021)
Suresh Santanam, Sc.D., P.E.
Associate Professor, Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
Member, Onondaga County Energy and Sustainability Committe

Students

Thomas Condon

Lead Analyst
Thomas Condon
M.S. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 17

Rylee Smith

Lead Analyst
Rylee Smith
M.S. Engineering Management,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 15

Andrew Rivera

Lead Analyst
Andrew Rivera
M.S. Engineering Management,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 11

Brielle May

Lead Analyst
Brielle May
M.S. Engineering Management,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 10

Sydney Jud

Energy Analyst
Sydney Jud
Ph.D. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2025
Assessments Completed: 27

Ian Kilpatrick

Energy Analyst
Ian Kilpatrick
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 7

Richard Nguyen

Energy Analyst
Richard Nguyen
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 7

Emma Rosato

Energy Analyst
Emma Rosato
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 7

Zane Hearst

Energy Analyst
Zane Hearst
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 6

Peter Slabaugh

Energy Analyst
Peter Slabaugh
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2028
Assessments Completed: 6

Rosanna Tilelli

Energy Analyst
Rosanna Tilelli
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 6

Riehen Walsh

Energy Analyst
Riehen Walsh
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 5

Sarah Alam

Energy Analyst
Sarah Alam
B.S. Physics,
Le Moyne College 2028
Assessments Completed: 4

Joseph Doan

Energy Analyst
Joseph Doan
B.S. Civil Engineering,
Syracuse University 2029
Assessments Completed: 4

Annika Halvorson

Energy Analyst
Annika Halvorson
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2028
Assessments Completed: 4

Aleck Contreras

Energy Analyst
Aleck Contreras
B.S. Civil Engineering,
Syracuse University 2028
Assessments Completed: 3

Ilya Ghassemi Paz

Energy Analyst
Ilya Ghassemi Paz
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 3

Rohan Sekhri

Energy Analyst
Rohan Sekhri
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 3

Owen Wilson

Energy Analyst
Owen Wilson
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 3