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09/04/2026

TTU ITAC Mechanical Engineering Master's student Neal Patel recently completed an internship with Enfinity Engineering, now EMA Engineering, where he assisted with HVAC design for hospitals and other healthcare facilities. This rewarding opportunity gave Neal an increased understanding of the real-world considerations that go into HVAC design, including equipment selection, ventilation requirements, system layout, and maintenance of proper indoor conditions in critical healthcare spaces. This experience helped him connect what he learned in the classroom to real engineering projects and gave him knowledge that he can apply to both his ITAC work and his future career path. Congratulations Neal! Wings Up!

07/02/2026

The University of Memphis ITAC team, led by Dr. Jeff Marchetta, had a fantastic experience participating in the energy assessment at Toyota Boshoku alongside the outstanding ITAC team from Mississippi State University! It was an incredible opportunity to share best practices and exchange innovative ideas focused on operational excellence. A special shoutout to John Davis and Wil Whittington for their insights, leadership, and expertise during the assessment. Looking forward to future collaborations!

05/05/2026

We are thrilled to congratulate Md Akter Hossain Bablu on winning an award at Tennessee Tech's 21st Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day for his poster "Predictive Photovoltaic-Battery Dispatch Model for Microgrid Demand Management".

Peak demand charges can make up 30-50% of a commercial facility's electric bill. Solar PV helps, but it can't always prevent costly spikes. Bablu's work shows that pairing a 600 kWh Battery Energy Storage System with a smart Model Predictive Control (MPC) algorithm that looks ahead and plans dispatch in real time can make a difference.

This is exactly the kind of practical, impactful research that reflects ITAC's mission helping U.S. manufacturers cut energy costs and operate more efficiently. Bablu conducts this research under the mentorship of Dr. Ethan Languri at the Thermal and Energy Systems Laboratory (TESLab) at Tennessee Tech.

04/23/2026

Tennessee Tech's AEE organization is looking forward to hosting Mr. John Daniel with TRC Companies who will be giving an expert talk on "Career Pathways in Energy Engineering: Skills, Roles, and Opportunities" on April 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (CT) in Prescott 225. This event is open to students and professionals.

04/21/2026

Did you know that manufacturing accounts for one quarter of total U.S. energy consumption? As we recognize and celebrate Earth Day today, we encourage manufacturers to take meaningful action to invest in energy efficient practices, processes, and technologies to preserve our shared home.

Tennessee’s ITAC, comprised of Tennessee Tech University and the University of Memphis, has saved over 15 TBtu of energy and nearly 1 million metric tons of CO2 emissions through the implementation of our energy assessments’ recommendations. This is equivalent to one year of energy use for 134,297 homes or 233,255 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for one year!

The services provided by the Industrial Training & Assessment Centers can help identify and implement opportunities to improve industrial energy efficiency and save money on the bottom line. We invite manufacturers interested in environmental stewardship, long-term resilience, and responsible growth to contact us for more information!

04/13/2026

Congratulations to Md Akter Hossain Bablu, Graduate Research Assistant with ITAC, on receiving the Master of Science Best Paper Award (2025-2026) by the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, as part of the College of Engineering at Tennessee Technological University Eminence Awards!

This award recognizes outstanding research contributions demonstrating excellence in innovation, technical depth, and real-world impact. Bablu's research, conducted in collaboration with Dr. Ethan Languri (pictured) and Dr. Mohsen Pourfallah, focuses on advanced thermal management of lithium-ion batteries, with an emphasis on enhancing cooling performance through bio-inspired design.

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