{"id":13807,"date":"2015-05-29T14:46:08","date_gmt":"2015-05-29T18:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/?p=13807"},"modified":"2015-05-29T14:46:08","modified_gmt":"2015-05-29T18:46:08","slug":"engineering-professor-and-utc-center-recognized-with-sustainable-transportation-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2015\/05\/engineering-professor-and-utc-center-recognized-with-sustainable-transportation-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering professor and UTC Center recognized with Sustainable Transportation Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_13808\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" data-attachment-id=\"13808\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2015\/05\/engineering-professor-and-utc-center-recognized-with-sustainable-transportation-award\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"900,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;From left to right: Dr. Shari Meghreblian, TDEC Deputy Commissioner; Bob Martineau, TDEC Commissioner, Dr. Ignatius Fomunung; and Toks Omishakin, Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01.jpg\" class=\"size-newsletter-large wp-image-13808\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01-580x387.jpg\" alt=\"From left to right: Dr. Shari Meghreblian, TDEC Deputy Commissioner; Bob Martineau, TDEC Commissioner, Dr. Ignatius Fomunung; and Toks Omishakin, Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-01.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">From left to right: Dr. Shari Meghreblian, TDEC Deputy Commissioner; Bob Martineau, TDEC Commissioner, Dr. Ignatius Fomunung; and Toks Omishakin, Assistant Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dr. Ignatius Fomunung, UC Foundation Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Interim Director of the Center for Energy, Transportation and the Environment (CETE), was recognized by The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in conjunction with Clean Air Month, for the outstanding efforts made by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to reduce transportation-related energy and emissions at the inaugural Sustainable Transportation Awards in Memphis, Tennessee.<\/p>\n<p>Fomunung submitted a report for the competition.<\/p>\n<p>Bob Martineau, TDEC Commissioner, explains that transportation accounts for nearly 30 percent of Tennessee\u2019s end-use energy consumption, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy recognizing leaders in this field who are taking specific positive actions, we hope to inspire replication of innovative projects, activities, and initiatives across the state in an effort to save natural resources, improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans, and create efficiencies in the delivery of goods and services.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13809\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" data-attachment-id=\"13809\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2015\/05\/engineering-professor-and-utc-center-recognized-with-sustainable-transportation-award\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"900,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Award recipients in the Hudson Hall at Memphis Central Station&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02.jpg\" class=\"size-newsletter-large wp-image-13809\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02-580x387.jpg\" alt=\"Award recipients in the Hudson Hall at Memphis Central Station\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-02.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Award recipients in the Hudson Hall at Memphis Central Station<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Saying it was a privilege to be part of the inaugural forum for sustainable transportation, and a distinct honor for him and UTC to be recognized for work to advance sustainability within and outside the state of Tennessee, Fomunung \u201cwas delighted to note from this forum that several entities and individuals are engaged in similar activities across the state.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Center of Energy, Transportation and the Environment at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga\u00a0 is focused on applying research to develop clean, renewable energy systems for transportation that will reduce the harmful effects of emissions and promote energy conservation and independence.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the University, the Center\u2019s partners are the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority, EVAmerica, the Federal Transit Authority and the Electric Power Board Chattanooga.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13810\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"387\" data-attachment-id=\"13810\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2015\/05\/engineering-professor-and-utc-center-recognized-with-sustainable-transportation-award\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"900,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;3.\tPanel discussion with some award recipients, moderated by Molly Cripps (far left), Director of TDEC\u2019s Office of Energy Programs&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03.jpg\" class=\"size-newsletter-large wp-image-13810\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03-580x387.jpg\" alt=\"3.Panel discussion with some award recipients, moderated by Molly Cripps (far left), Director of TDEC\u2019s Office of Energy Programs\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2015\/05\/fomunung-ignatius-2015-sustainable-transportation-award-03.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">3. Panel discussion with some award recipients, moderated by Molly Cripps (far left), Director of TDEC\u2019s Office of Energy Programs<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Center\u2019s research activities include electric vehicle testing with the Tennessee Valley Authority, demonstrations on hydrogen as a motor fuel, the conversion of a Saturn Vue car to run on ethanol, and research on wireless charging of vehicles through an inductive power transfer process from coils buried in the pavement.<\/p>\n<p>Fomunung said the forum \u201cshines a light on the work that Tennesseans are doing in fostering sustainability and providing a medium not only for the fruitful exchange of ideas, but also the opportunity to leverage existing synergies to forge lasting partnerships that will pay handsome dividends for the state and society at large.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fomunung also expressed UTC\u2019s commitment to remain engaged in contributing towards the goals of TDEC in environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Ignatius Fomunung, UC Foundation Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Interim Director of the Center for Energy, Transportation and the Environment (CETE), was recognized by The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in conjunction with Clean Air Month, for the outstanding efforts made by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to reduce transportation-related&hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-wrap\"><span><a class=\"more-link button text\" href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2015\/05\/engineering-professor-and-utc-center-recognized-with-sustainable-transportation-award\/\"><span>Continue Reading <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":294,"featured_media":13808,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_slider":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_featurette":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,12738,59,3,8244,48007],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13807","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-academics","8":"category-civil-engineering","9":"category-college-of-engineering-and-computer-science","10":"category-community","11":"category-honors-and-awards","12":"category-research-academics","13":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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