ME Alumni – Energy

MEs will play a critical role in transforming the energy landscape.  The capture of sustainable energy sources such as wind, ocean, and solar as well as the transformation and storage of energy from hydrogen via fuel cells will grow in the next decade.  Fossil fuels will continue to be used. New methods for extracting these energy sources will be needed as well as more efficient and environmentally friendly methods for utilizing the energy from fossil fuels will emerge.  These technologies will be aided by MEs who understand fluid-thermal systems, mechanical systems and their interface.

MEs at BU take courses in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, structures and materials, chemistry and design.  In addition MEs are offered the option to select a concentration in energy and environmental technologies as well as aerodynamics.

Elijah Ercolino (MS in ME ’10)

Elijah Ercolino received a BA in Political Science and History from the University of Idaho and an MS in 2010 from Boston University in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently an Energy Engineer and Clean Energy Project Manager at Nexamp where he works with clients to identify and evaluate actionable energy efficiency and renewable energy savings opportunities. Elijah brings over a decade of experience in project management, leadership, and technology. Before joining Nexamp, he worked with MTPV LLC, a novel Photovoltaics start-up company. In this role, he led the company’s government relations program and worked in clean room device fabrication. Elijah also researched HVAC energy efficiency while working with Boston University Facilities Management, founded the BU Energy Club, and was a charter member of the Energy Efficiency working group of the BU Sustainability Committee. Prior to that, he spent six years at Rines and Rines, a boutique Intellectual Property Law Firm focused on securing the rights of independent inventors. Elijah is a member of ASME, AEE, and ASHRAE. He currently lives in the Northeast.

Anthony Ferraro (ME ’90)

Anthony Ferraro received a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1990 from Boston University. He also attended the officer program at the Naval Nuclear Power School as well as the Rutgers University MBA program. He currently works as GM Asset Management. As such, he looks after Chevron’s interests in several existing power plants in Asia. He also works with the Commercial Development Group on new power project development. Since graduation he has worked with the Knolls Atomic Power Lab, the Nuclear Power Operations Program, the Public Service Enterprise Group, along with other companies.

Helen Ayotte (ME ’05)

Helen Ayotte graduated in 2005 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University. She later attained a Global MBA from Southern Hampshire University. Currently, she works as a Gas Engineer. Her responsibilities include design, management, and planning for natural gas transmission and distribution facilities. She is a member of ASME.