Our Team
Meet the Engineers Behind the Machine
Management
Our team's management is responsible for overseeing the engineering design process, ensuring integration, maintaining adherence to deadlines, and managing logistics for competitions and other events.
Management Leads
Jacob Barnett
Chief Mechanical Engineer
Avadi Seneviratne
Chief Electrical Engineer
Nuha Khan
Project Manager
Rajesh Ganji
Project Manager
Katie Schmitz
Project Manager
Battery
The Battery 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.
Battery Leads
Emily VanDenburgh
Battery Lead
Aerodynamics
The Aerodynamics subteam designs, builds, and tests every aerodynamic and composite structure on the car. The team also characterizes the car's aerodynamic behavior and sets downforce and drag targets to guide each design. The design group uses STAR-CCM+ CFD and ANSYS Structural FEA to optimize aerodynamic components, while the composites group uses ANSYS Composite PrepPost and NX Fibersim to balance weight, stiffness, and manufacturability.
Aerodynamics Leads
Christian Klenz
Aerodynamics Lead
Dylan Richcreek
Aerodynamics & Composites Lead
Sarah McClelland
Aerodynamics Lead
Dynamics
The Dynamics subteam designs the chassis and suspension that define the vehicle's performance. We engineer a lightweight, triangulated chassis with exceptional structural integrity and precise component mounting, paired with a reliable suspension system, including control arms, rocker arms, and wheel uprights, built to handle all dynamic scenarios.
Dynamics Leads
Gabrielle Wang
Dynamics Lead
Isaac An
Dynamics Lead
Bochin Tong
Dynamics Lead
Akil Nafi
Dynamics 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 Leads
Rajesh Ganji
Electrical Engineer Lead
Avadi Seneviratne
Electrical Engineer Lead
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 Leads
Anoop Koganti
Embedded Lead
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 Leads
Mylie Yu
Ergonomics Lead
Meera Sambhwani
Ergonomics 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 Leads
Nuha Khan
Operations and Outreach Lead
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 Leads
Jacob Barnett
Powertrain Lead
Ty Mitchell
Powertrain Lead