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 IAC provides students with the opportunity to learn more about practical problem solving, professional manufacturing, communication skills, and the latest energy-related technology. Syracuse IAC 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

jackie Anderson

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

Students

Emma Platten

Lead Analyst
Emma Platten
M.S. Engineering Managment,
Syracuse University 2024
Assessments Completed: 11

Tim Ha

Lead Analyst
Tim Ha
M.S. Engineering Managment,
Syracuse University 2024
Assessments Completed: 10

Marco Svolinsky

Energy Analyst
Marco Svolinsky
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2024
Assessments Completed: 12

Sydney Jud

Energy Analyst
Sydney Jud
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2024
Assessments Completed: 12

Kendra Miller

Energy Analyst
Kendra Miller
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2024
Assessments Completed: 11

Ryan Mussaw

Energy Analyst
Ryan Mussaw
B.S. Electrical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2024
Assessments Completed: 6

Rachael Beresford

Energy Analyst
Rachael Beresford
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2024
Assessments Completed: 5

Arfeen Armaghan

Energy Analyst
Arfeen Armaghan
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2024
Assessments Completed: 4

Alicia Caputo

Energy Analyst
Alicia Caputo
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2025
Assessments Completed: 4

Lukas Morris

Energy Analyst
Lukas Morris
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2025
Assessments Completed: 3

Ian Hawkins

Energy Analyst
Ian Hawkins
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2025
Assessments Completed: 3

Ian Storrs

Energy Analyst
Ian Storrs
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2024
Assessments Completed: 2

Brendan Murty

Energy Analyst
Brendan Murty
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2024
Assessments Completed: 2

Jose Venegas

Energy Analyst
Jose (Arturo) Venegas
B.S. Civil Engineering,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 1

Robin Cesario

Energy Analyst
Robin Cesario
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 0