William Hutzel

William Hutzel is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute, specializing in high-performance buildings and renewable energy integration. His work focuses on achieving net-zero energy consumption through HVAC systems, building automation, and sustainable design.

• Education: M.S. and B.S. in Agricultural Engineering from Penn State University

With over 30 industry consulting projects and patents in heat pump technology, Hutzel bridges academia and real-world applications. His research spans energy modeling, biowall systems, and cold-climate solar thermal solutions.

Recent research trends highlight solar thermal collectors, biowall air quality monitoring, and data-driven campus energy analysis. His 2021-2022 publications emphasize cross-disciplinary collaboration in Peruvian net-zero classroom design and K-12 building retrofits.

• Scientific Awards: ASHRAE Congressional Fellow (2007), multiple Best Paper Awards (ASEE, ASEE), and student mentorship recognitions

Hutzel has led multidisciplinary teams in the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon and EPA P3 Competition, while advancing Purdue’s solar endowment initiatives through photovoltaic research partnerships.