2024- 2025 SUBTEAM LEADS
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
As a proud member of the UCR engineering community, I am honored to have been given this opportunity to represent our college and our university on a national level.
As the leader of this team, I am committed to upholding the ideals of our engineering college and ensuring that our team represents UCR with the utmost excellence and integrity. I understand that this is a challenging and competitive field, but I am confident in the abilities of our team and the support we have from our faculty and staff.
I am also committed to working closely with the other teams and clubs within our college to foster a sense of community and collaboration. We are all working towards the same goal of creating innovative and impactful solutions, and I believe that by working together we can achieve even greater success.
I look forward to this exciting journey and I am eager to see all that our team can accomplish. Thank you for your continued support of the UCR engineering community.
Business Team
Tyler Rijadi
Grad: Spring 2025
Treasurer
Manages the financial aspects of the team's operations. Their duties include budgeting, tracking expenses, securing funding, and handling sponsorships. They oversee the allocation of funds for vehicle parts, tools, travel, and events, ensuring that spending aligns with the team’s budget and goals. The treasurer may also prepare financial reports, communicate with sponsors and university officials, and assist in fundraising efforts to keep the team financially stable and competitive.
Tatyana Nava
Grad: Spring 2026
Marketing Officer
A marketing officer on an FSAE team promotes the team, attracts sponsors, and manages public engagement. They create content for social media, design marketing materials, and support sponsorship efforts by showcasing team achievements. Their work boosts visibility, secures support, and maintains a strong public image.
DESIGN
Chassis, Aerodynamics, Cooling, and Driver Interfaces
Huber Maciel
Grad: Spring 2026
Chassis Lead Engineer
As the Chassis Subteam Lead, I oversee the integration of components from other subteams within the chassis by vetting tab fixtures and welding them into place. I am working to improve chassis validation and iteration processes to better understand our impact on suspension and vehicle dynamics. Additionally, I am focused on establishing the mechanical properties of composites for structural applications in both Aero and Chassis, with the ultimate goal of laying the foundation for future hybrid and monocoque chassis development.
Nicky Bo Clark
Grad: Spring 2026
Aerodynamics Lead Engineer
Aerodynamics team designs the body, wings and the floor of the car. The goal of aerodynamics is to generate downforce on the vehicle while minimizing drag.
Rupin Nagreddy
Grad: Spring 2025
Cooling System Lead Engineer
As the lead engineer for the cooling subteam, I am responsible for determining the design and mounting of the powertrain cooling system. I primarily work on selecting cooling components, analyzing heat transfer through MATLAB modeling, and optimizing coolant pressure and flow rate to maintain a safe and consistent drivetrain temperature under extreme racing conditions.
Suspension, Brakes, and Vehicle Dynamics
Scott Bruntz
Grad: Spring 2026
Suspension Lead Engineer
Works with the handling interfaces of the car. The suspension is what keeps the car stabilized in corners and controls the weight transfer of the car. This includes components such as control arms, shocks, and anti roll bars.
Oliver Behrens
Grad: Spring 2025
Vehicle Dynamics Lead
Responsible for designing and optimizing the vehicle's suspension, steering, and braking systems to ensure maximum performance and handling. They also use computer simulations and track testing to fine-tune the vehicle's dynamics and make recommendations for improvements to the team.
Diego Hernandez
Grad: Spring 2025
Brakes + Pedals Lead
As the first lead of the Brakes Subteam, I built the team from the ground up, overseeing the design, manufacturing, and testing of the braking system, including the brake rotor, brake line circuit, and pedals. I ensure designs align with team goals and sound engineering principles while mentoring new members, developing documentation, and continuously improving subteam structure and validation methods.
Drivetrain
Bhavik Sheron
Grad: Spring 2025
Drivetrain Lead Engineer
Responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing the powertrain system of the electric race car, including the motor, battery, controller, and transmission.
Ignacio Velazquez
Grad: Spring 2027
Drivetrain Systems Engineer
Responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing the powertrain system of the electric race car, including the motor, battery, controller, and transmission.
Acummulator
Joon Im
Grad: Spring 2026
Accumulator Lead Engineer
Designing, developing and implementing the battery system for the vehicle. They oversee the selection of battery cells, battery management system (BMS), and work to optimize the system's performance, weight, and safety.
Stephen He
Grad: Spring 2026
EE Integration Engineer
Designing, developing and implementing the battery system for the vehicle. They oversee the selection of battery cells, battery management system (BMS), and work to optimize the system's performance, weight, and safety.
Electronics and Firmware
Justin Im
Grad: Spring 2025
CS Lead.
As a Systems Engineer for the CS subteam, I primarily focus on developing the dashboard using CANBUS protocols while expanding into other key systems, including the Battery Management System (BMS) and Vehicle Control Unit (VCU). My role involves ensuring seamless communication, system integration, and reliability across the car’s electronic architecture.
Melissa Schwartz
Grad: Spring 2026
Electrical Systems Lead Engineer
I oversee the assembly of PCBs, manage component procurement, and track inventory to ensure seamless operations. While my role primarily involves soldering and PCB assembly, I also mentor interns by guiding them through projects and helping them prepare presentations for potential promotions.
MANUFACTURING
Composites
Anabelle Ko
Grad: Spring 2026
Composites Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing composite parts for the car's body, such as the aerodynamic wings and body panels, while also ensuring that the manufacturing processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet safety standards.
Zehua Bao
Grad: Spring 2026
Composites Manufacturing Engineer
As a Composites Manufacturing Engineer and Subteam Lead, I plan, organize, and document team work sessions focused on manufacturing the car’s body, nose, wings, seat, and other aerodynamic and structural carbon fiber components. My role ensures efficient production workflows, high-quality composites, and seamless collaboration across subteams to optimize vehicle performance.
Machining and Additive
Alexander Cameron
Grad: Spring 2027
Subtractive Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for using computer-controlled machines to remove material from raw stock and create custom parts for the electric race car. They would also need to ensure that the parts are designed to be lightweight and structurally sound, while also meeting the team's specifications and budget.
Nicky Bo Clark
Grad: Spring 2026
Subtractive Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for using computer-controlled machines to remove material from raw stock and create custom parts for the electric race car. They would also need to ensure that the parts are designed to be lightweight and structurally sound, while also meeting the team's specifications and budget.
Welders
Oliver Behrens
Grad: Spring 2025
Welding Manufacturer
A welder would be responsible for fabricating and joining metal components to construct the car's chassis, suspension, and other structural elements. Their expertise in welding techniques and metallurgy ensures the vehicle's safety, performance, and overall structural integrity.
Ulises Monroy
Grad: Spring 2025
Welding Manufacturer
A welder would be responsible for fabricating and joining metal components to construct the car's chassis, suspension, and other structural elements. Their expertise in welding techniques and metallurgy ensures the vehicle's safety, performance, and overall structural integrity.
