IACs train the next generation of energy savvy engineers

February 14, 2020

Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) assessments are in-depth evaluations of a facility conducted by engineering faculty with upper-division and graduate students from a participating university. After a remote survey of the plant, the team conducts a one or two-day site visit to take engineering measurements. The team performs a detailed process analysis to generate specific recommendations with estimates of costs, performance, and payback times.

At this Inspire ME Seminar the team will cover how an energy audit is completed, share examples of previous assessment reports, talk about some of their favorite research topics, answer questions, and then share upcoming employment opportunities for students.

Who is the IAC team?

The current industrial assessment center team includes:

  • Dr. Krishna Pakala – Director

  • Dr. John Gardner – Asst. Director

  • Ryan Montrose – Graduate Research Assistant

  • Trenton Hogue – Former IAC Undergraduate Research Assistant and BSU Alumni

  • Jason Talford – Senior in Mechanical Engineering and Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Mateo Rios – Senior in Mechanical Engineering and Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Elias Dotterer – Senior in Mechanical Engineering and Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Matthew Walsh – Senior in Mechanical Engineering and Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Rob Cotner – Junior in Mechanical Engineering and Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Andrea Eborn – Junior in Materials Science and Engineering and Manager of Client Relations

More information on the IAC can be found here: https://iac.university/center/BS/