Building on insights from the Mechanical Engineering and Physics and Electronics Department’s recent initiative to identify and reduce campus energy waste, Khazar University has officially launched a campus-wide energy efficiency upgrade plan. The department’s project, titled "Identify and Reduce Campus Energy Waste," provided a thorough review of current energy use, identifying critical areas for improvement and inspiring this next phase of campus sustainability.

Led by Dr. Mehdi Kiyasatfar, coordinator of the Mechanical Engineering Department, and Dr. Farida Tatardar, head of Physics and Electronics Department the initial initiative offered an in-depth energy assessment, pinpointing inefficiencies and proposing strategies for optimizing energy usage across campus facilities.

The energy efficiency plan incorporates many of the department’s recommendations, including retrofitting buildings with LED lighting, improving insulation, and upgrading HVAC systems for better performance and reduced waste. A highlight will be the addition of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, that the department identified as highly feasible during its assessment.

Mechanical Engineering and Physics and Electronics Department’s involvement also ensures that this initiative doubles as an educational platform. Students are invited to engage with the project through energy audits, data analysis, and sustainability workshops, giving them hands-on experience with green engineering practices directly on their own campus. By integrating this project into the curriculum, Khazar University hopes to cultivate a generation of environmentally aware students who are well-versed in the principles of energy management.