Hats off to Cheikh Kada, a PhD student in mechanical engineering, who has received this year’s ITAC Achievement Award from the U.S. Department of Energy. The award recognizes achievements in energy engineering.
UWM’s Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) is one of just 39 such federally backed centers in the nation. These centers focus on improving energy efficiency in the often hard-to-engage small- and medium-sized manufacturing community. They also train the next generation of energy auditors, who can provide this skill to industry.
“This is a highly competitive award among centers,” said Professor Ryo Amano, who leads the Midwest ITAC and is Kada’s advisor. “DOE typically awards six or seven students each year.”