Our Team
Meet the Engineers Behind the Machine
Accumulator
The Accumulator subteam develops the physical housing, thermal solution, and the wiring for the energy storage system (ESS) that powers the vehicle from the cell level up. This team also designs and manufactures a specialized hand cart to lift the battery into the chassis of the vehicle.
Accumulator Members
Camryn Wright
Chief Engineer, Accumulator Lead
Aerodynamics
The Aerodynamics subteam is responsible for the designing, manufacturing, testing and documentation of the body for the UCI electric racecar. The subteam is also responsible for the aerodynamic behavior of the vehicle, performing CFD analysis using programs such as SolidWorks and Flow Simulation.
Aerodynamics Members
Alexander Sadigursky
Aerodynamics Lead
Dylan Richcreek
Aerodynamics Co-Lead
Manav Anand
Senior Aerobody Engineer
Sergei Litovchenko
Lead Aerodynamics Engineer
Chassis
The Chassis subteam's mission is to engineer a design that balances minimal weight with exceptional structural integrity, ensuring precise component mounting through strategic triangulation. The chassis is the foundational structural framework of the vehicle.
Chassis Members
Andrew Chao
Chassis Lead
Bochin Tong
Chassis Co-Lead
Akil Nafi
Chassis Co-Lead
Electronics
The Electronics subteam is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing the electrical systems of the vehicle. This includes managing high-voltage power distribution and low-voltage controls to ensure efficient and reliable operation of an electric race car.
Electronics Members
Gabriel Schoene
Lead Electrical Engineer
Embedded
The Embedded subteam is responsible for all the software and firmware development on the car. Embedded members will be using various microcontrollers to collect data from across the car, control the motor output and ensure that the car is safely and properly functioning.
Embedded Members
Natalie Perrochon
EE Project Manager
Karan Thakkar
Embedded Lead - Firmware
Alistair Keiller
Embedded Lead - Data
Ergonomics
The Ergonomics subteam is responsible for the design, manufacturing, testing, and complete documentation of the EV's brake system, pedal assemblies, driver seat, seatbelt harness, and steering system.
Ergonomics Members
Lorelei Hobbis
Ergonomics Lead
Meera Sambhwani
Ergonomics Co-Lead
Katie Schmitz
Ergonomics Co-Lead
Operations & Outreach
The Operations and Outreach subteam is responsible for ensuring that the technical and non-technical aspects of the project are well-coordinated. This team also manages the project’s exposure through social media, project website, and networking.
Operations & Outreach Members
Nuha Khan
Operations and Outreach Lead
Trang Nguyen
Webmaster
Anna Lee
Web developer
Powertrain
The Powertrain subteam manages the driveline system, which is composed of a DC brushless motor, motor controller, differential, and axles. The subteam also designs and builds the motor controller apparatus to monitor and safely supply the motors with energy from the battery system.
Powertrain Members
Jonathan Leung
Project Manager, Powertrain Lead
Pratik Palwai
Powertrain Lead
Suspension
The Suspension subteam is responsible for designing not only a reliable system but a system tolerable within all dynamic scenarios. Components include control arms, rocker arms, wheel uprights and many others.
Suspension Members
Vikram Repalle
Suspension Lead
Dom Serrano
Assistant Lead
Isaac An
Assistant Lead
Walter Ramirez
Brakes Lead
Diego Martinez
Brakes Lead