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

Alicia Caputo

Lead Analyst
Alicia Caputo
M.S. Engineering Management,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 16

Ian Hawkins

Lead Analyst
Ian Hawkins
M.S. Engineering Management,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 13

Lukas Morris

Lead Analyst
Lukas Morris
M.S. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 13

Marco Svolinsky

Energy Analyst
Marco Svolinsky
M.S. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2025
Assessments Completed: 23

Sydney Jud

Energy Analyst
Sydney Jud
Ph.D. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2025
Assessments Completed: 23

Rylee Smith

Energy Analyst
Rylee Smith
B.S. Enviromental Engineering,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 7

Thomas Condon

Energy Analyst
Thomas Condon
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 7

Riehen Walsh

Energy Analyst
Riehen Walsh
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 6

Christopher Prestia

Energy Analyst
Christopher Prestia
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2025
Assessments Completed: 5

Richard Nguyen

Energy Analyst
Richard Nguyen
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 4

Brielle May

Energy Analyst
Brielle May
B.S. Chemical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 4

Ian Kilpatrick

Energy Analyst
Ian Kilpatrick
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 4

Rosanna Tilelli

Energy Analyst
Rosanna Tilelli
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 4

Emma Rosato

Energy Analyst
Emma Rosato
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 4

Carter Thompson

Energy Analyst
Carter Thompson
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 3

Andrew Rivera

Energy Analyst
Andrew Rivera
B.S. Civil Engineering,
Syracuse University 2027
Assessments Completed: 3

Mohammad Traore

Energy Analyst
Mohammad Traore
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 2

Rohan Sekhri

Energy Analyst
Rohan Sekhri
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 2

Robin Cesario

Energy Analyst
Robin Cesario
B.S. Mechanical Engineering,
Syracuse University 2026
Assessments Completed: 1