Workshop Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE)
Sun. June 22, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
512H, Palais des congres de Montreal
Session Description
Ticketed event: $25.00 advanced registration and $35.00 on site registration
Workshop Title: Community Decarbonization: How can Engineering Educators Shift the Paradigm to Speed Up the Process?
Workshop Presenters:
Elizabeth Fabbroni: Sheridan College; Dean, Faculty of Applied Science & Technology (elizabeth.fabbroni@sheridancollege.ca)
Michael Nealon: Henry Ford College; VP Academic Affairs (manealon@hfcc.edu)
Herb Sinnock: Sheridan College; Sustainability Director (herbert.sinnock@sheridancollege.ca)
Nicholas Paseiro: Henry Ford College; Energy Transition Faculty (njpaseiro@hfcc.edu)
Reuben Brukley: Henry Ford College; Facilities Director (rjbrukley@hfcc.edu)
Moderated by
- Peter John Garforth and Dr. Glenn T. Wrate P.E.
Speakers
- Reuben Brukley, Henry Ford College
Reuben Brukley is the Facilities Director at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan. He oversees construction, sustainability, and all aspects of campus property management.
- Nicholas Paseiro, Henry Ford College
Nicholas Paseiro is an Energy Technology Instructor at Henry Ford College overseeing the implementation of the academic plan for the college’s Integrated Energy Master Plan.
- Peter John Garforth
Peter Garforth is Principal of a specialist consultancy based in Toledo, Ohio, and Brussels, Belgium. He is also a founding board member of an affiliate consultancy in Guelph, Ontario. He advises major companies, cities, communities, colleges, property developers, and policymakers on developing competitive approaches that reduce the economic and environmental impact of energy use.
- Michael A. Nealon, Henry Ford College
Dr. Michael A. Nealon serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at Henry Ford College (Dearborn, MI).
- Prof. Patricia Fox, Indiana University – Purdue University in Indianapolis
Patricia Fox, Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita in the Department of Technology Leadership and Communication, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).
- Herbert Sinnock, Sheridan College
Herb Sinnock is Director Sustainability at Sheridan College. For more than a decade he has been responsible for implementation of Mission Zero, the institution’s ambitious plan to reduce energy consumption, waste to landfill and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions.
- Peter John Garfort
- Dr. Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University
M216·Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session
Poster Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE)
Mon. June 23, 2025 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
001 -Exhibit Hall 220 ABCDE, Palais des congres de Montreal
Papers Presented
- Strategies for Optimization: Enhancing Operational Processes Through Energy Efficiency [view paper]
Mr. Jalal Rastegary (New Mexico State University), Dr. Patricia A. Sullivan (New Mexico State University), and Marissa Rae Montoya (New Mexico State University) - Bridging Theory and Practice – Empowering Student Learning through an Interactive Dual-Axis Solar Panel Tracker Platform [view paper]
Dr. Hamid S Timorabadi P.Eng. (University of Toronto) and Yucheng Zhang (University of Toronto) - WIP: Interactive Software Platform for Undergraduate Nuclear Engineering Education [view paper]
Jonathan William Ross (Drexel University), Dr. Karen Miu Miller (Drexel University), and Dr. Christopher Wayne Peters (Drexel University)
M316·Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1
Technical Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE)
Mon. June 23, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
512H, Palais des congres de Montreal
Moderated by
- Dr. Matt Aldeman
Papers Presented
- Holistic Energy Education for Nuclear Engineers [view paper]
Dr. Ira Harkness (University of Florida) - WIP: Assessing Student Cognitive Engagement in an Interactive Advanced Virtual Radiation Detection and Measurement Lab [view paper]
Dr. Lily Ranjbar (Oregon State University) - Harper Academy All Stars: a summer program aimed at improving diversity, innovation, and interest in the nuclear engineering technologies [view paper]
Dr. Katie Snyder (University of Michigan), Aditi Verma (University of Michigan), Aisha Jagne (University of Michigan), and Andy Pham (University of Michigan) - What makes a competent nuclear engineer? [view paper]
Tina Baradaran (Affiliation unknown), Jennifer Stansby (Affiliation unknown), Mihail Ionescu (Affiliation unknown), and Edward Obbard (Affiliation unknown) - Modernization of Nuclear Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum [view paper]
Dr. DuWayne Schubring (University of Florida), Prof. Ira Harkness (University of Florida), and Andreas Enqvist (Affiliation unknown)
T216·Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 2
Technical Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE)
Tue. June 24, 2025 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
512H, Palais des congres de Montreal
Session Description
Energy and Society
For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections and Advocacy and Policy
Moderated by
- Jude Okolie
Papers Presented
- Intelligent Hybrid Power Plant for Marine Hydrogen Fuel Cell Integration [view paper]
Mr. Jonathan Tyler Prince (United States Coast Guard Academy), Mr. John Rex Adong Gaviola (United States Coast Guard Academy), Sontino Allentuck (Affiliation unknown), Jeffrey Edward Hartung (Affiliation unknown), Dr. Tooran Emami Ph. D. (United States Coast Guard Academy), Mr. Daniel Burke PE (Affiliation unknown), and James Meyers (Affiliation unknown) - Tabletop Microgrid Demonstration [view paper]
Dr. Reg Pecen (Sam Houston State University), Dr. Faruk Yildiz (Sam Houston State University), and Dr. Ulan Dakeev (Sam Houston State University) - Vintage Motorcycle Electric Conversion [view paper]
Mr. Barry Hinds (Sam Houston State University), Dr. Reg Pecen (Sam Houston State University), and Dr. Iftekhar Ibne Basith (Sam Houston State University) - Project-Based Experiential Learning of Photovoltaic Systems [view paper]
Dr. Lihong Heidi Jiao (Grand Valley State University)
Panel Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) , Instrumentation Division (INST), Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT), Software Engineering Division (SWED), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee Division, and Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)
Tue. June 24, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
512H, Palais des congres de Montreal
Session Description
Free ticketed event
This panel session will share the collaborative work being accomplished by two academic
institutions to decarbonize their own campuses and the surrounding community while shifting
the academic paradigm to equip energy engineers and others to accelerate the global energy
transition. The ASEE Conference theme of “Engineering Educators Bringing the World
Together” is fitting for this discussion.
For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, and Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology
Moderated by
- Dr. Glenn T. Wrate P.E.
Speakers
- Peter John Garforth
Peter Garforth is Principal of a specialist consultancy based in Toledo, Ohio, and Brussels, Belgium. He is also a founding board member of an affiliate consultancy in Guelph, Ontario. He advises major companies, cities, communities, colleges, property developers and policymakers on developing competitive approaches that reduce the economic and environmental impact of energy use.
- Michael A. Nealon
Henry Ford College
Dr. Michael A. Nealon serves as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at Heny Ford College (Dearborn, MI). Dr. Nealon brings nearly 30 years of college-level teaching and administrative experience to the post, having previously taught at Lansing Community College, DePaul University (Chicago, IL), Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), and North Park College and Seminary (Chicago, IL). Nealon earned a PhD in Musicology from Northwestern University in 1997. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Michael’s College (Colchester, VT).
- Reuben Brukley
Henry Ford College
Reuben Brukley is the Facilities Director at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan. He is responsible for overseeing construction, sustainability, and all aspects of campus property management. Since assuming the Director’s role in 2019, he has overseen sustainability efforts with breakthrough results across all areas of the College for which he is responsible. Reuben has 25+ years of progressive facilities experience.
- Nicholas Paseiro
Henry Ford College
Nicholas Paseiro is an Energy Technology Instructor at Henry Ford College overseeing the implementation of the academic plan for college's Integrated Energy Master Plan. During his career, he has worked in both the private sector and state and federal government in the fields of energy management, environmental policy, sustainable design, and code enforcement. He also works as a sustainability consultant for various projects in the US.
- Herbert Sinnock
Sheridan College
Herb Sinnock is Director Sustainability at Sheridan College. For more than a decade he has been responsible for implementation of Mission Zero, the institution’s ambitious plan to reduce energy consumption, waste to landfill and eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. Prior to joining Sheridan College, he was Manager of the Centennial Energy Institute at Centennial College in Scarborough, Ontario.
T416·Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Business Meeting
Business Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE)
Tue. June 24, 2025 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Salle A, Westin Montreal
There are currently 5 registrants interested in attending
Social Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE)
Tue. June 24, 2025 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Victoria, Westin Montreal
Session Description
Ticketed event: $25.00 advanced registration and $35.00 on site registration
Enoteca Monza Pizzeria Moderna an Italiano style restaurant
Special Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE)
Wed. June 25, 2025 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Viger, Westin Montreal
Session Description
Free ticketed event
Many thousands of colleges and universities worldwide have committed to becoming carbon-neutral in their own operations in the next decade or two. Despite these commitments, most institutions are struggling to implement them at the scale and speed needed to meet these challenging targets. There are, however, some examples of colleges successfully planning and achieving breakthrough economic, energy and climate performance in less than a decade.
For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections, Advocacy and Policy, and Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology
Moderated by
- Dr. Lynn A. Albers
Speaker
- Peter John Garforth
Peter Garforth is Principal of a specialist consultancy based in Toledo, Ohio, and Brussels, Belgium. He is also a founding board member of an affiliate consultancy in Guelph, Ontario. He advises major companies, cities, communities, colleges, property developers and policymakers on developing competitive approaches that reduce the economic and environmental impact of energy use. His specialty has been in profitable business development implementing energy productivity.
There are currently 16 registrants interested in attending
W316·Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 3
Technical Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE)
Wed. June 25, 2025 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
522C, Palais des congres de Montreal
Session Description
Alternative Energy Sources
For those interested in: Academia-Industry Connections and Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology
Papers Presented
- Students as Sustainability Consultants: An Interdisciplinary Project for Sustainable Residential and Commercial Design [view paper]
Dr. Matthew Aldeman (Illinois State University), Connii Dyar (Illinois State University), and Matthew Hagaman (Illinois State University) - From Self-Perception to Team Success: Analyzing Collaborative Team Dynamics and Interdisciplinary Teamwork in a Sustainability Capstone Course [view paper]
Dr. Tony Lee Kerzmann (University of Pittsburgh), Dr. David V.P. Sanchez (University of Pittsburgh), and Suraya Rahim (University of Pittsburgh) - Campus and Community Decarbonization – Campus as a Living Classroom of Transformative Energy Performance [view paper]
Peter John Garforth (Affiliation unknown), Michael A. Nealon (Henry Ford College), Nicholas Paseiro (Henry Ford College), Herbert Sinnock (Sheridan College), and Dr. Lynn A. Albers (Hofstra University) - Clean Energy Education Research Methodology: Curriculum to Change Lives and Address Climate Change [view paper]
Dr. Brian Patrick Murphy (SUNY Buffalo State University)
There are currently 3 registrants interested in attending
W516·Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 4
Technical Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE)
Wed. June 25, 2025 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM
522C, Palais des congres de Montreal
Papers Presented
- Revision of a Semester Course Project in Thermodynamics: Description, Impacts, and Student Impressions [view paper]
Dr. John R. Reisel P.E. (University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee) - A project module in an upper-division Thermodynamics course that addresses EOP Systems Thinking [view paper]
Dr. Teodora Rutar Shuman (Seattle University)