Meet the Team
Management
Mira Vega
Project Manager
Nathalie Najjar
Chief Engineer
Michelle Tran
Asst. Project Manager
Faculty Sponsor

Dr. Tryphon T. Georgiou
Faculty Advisor
UCI Samueli School of Engineering
Subteams
Maia Bojorquez
Aerodynamics Lead
Responsible in designing and optimizing the front and rear wings, bodywork, and diffuser to streamline airflow, minimize drag, and maximize downforce. Leveraging advanced fluid mechanics principles, the team conducts comprehensive computer flow simulations, wind tunnel tests, and on-track trials to validate and refine their designs. Their expertise and precision engineering make our race car perform at its peak, ensuring it handles like it's flying on the track.
Delaila Cuevas
Incoming Lead 25-26

Aaron Sato
Design Engineer

Enoch Kim
Design Engineer

Matthew Michaelian
Design Engineer
Devraj Zala
Design Engineer

Mikey
Design Engineer

Paras Patel
Design Engineer

Nicholas Didonato
Design Engineer
Claire McGinnis
Business & Marketing Lead
Securing and maintaining sponsorships while adding new partners to the team's roster. This team also has a strong influence in designing the car's livery, competing + attending business events, all while fostering strong collaboration with the other technical sub-teams. Managing both internal communications with the school and profession outreach is an essential part of this team. Their work also including curating and posting engaging content on our social media platforms regularly, while also creating fundraising initiatives to support our annual competition goals. Marketing works on coordinating with campus and external organizations / advisors, and organizing speaker presentations/workshops. Their efforts ensure smooth operations and continuous growth, driving our team toward excellence.
Madyson Schindler
Incoming Lead 25-26

Ryan Lin
Design Engineer

Alex Zakoor
Design Engineer

Chris Li
Design Engineer
Daniel Deng
Chassis Lead
Responsible for designing, validating, and manufacturing(welding) a frame made mostly of steel tubing to support the suspension forces, protect the driver, and house all other subteam components. Designing fixture used for chassis manufacturing. Validate chassis torsional rigidity using Ansys FEA simulations and torsional rigidity jig.
Thien Ngo
Incoming Lead 25-26

Austin Ulene
Design Engineer

Gavin Hu
Design Engineer

Akhil Nandhakumar
Design Engineer
Adrian Wong
Electronics Co-Lead
Robert Woo
Electronics Co-Lead
Designs, manufactures, and verifies the performance of onboard electronics, including the electronic dashboard, electronic throttle body, and various sensors crucial for assessing our car's performance. The team also develops wiring harnesses that connect onboard data systems, such as engine management, to MoTeC digital displays. By gathering and analyzing data from numerous sensors, they ensure efficient performance monitoring and provide valuable insights for future improvements.
Lex Ibanez
Incoming Co-Lead 25-26
Jesus Olivares
Incoming Co-Lead 25-26

Arya Gill
Design Engineer

Antonio Velasco
Design Engineer
Aidan Saiotong
Human Interface Lead
Designs, manufactures, and verifies the performance of the driver cockpit and all its instruments, including pedals, steering, gear shifting, brakes, and safety devices. They prioritize improving driver comfort and safety while optimizing vehicle performance. Candidates with CAD and hands-on manufacturing experience are highly preferred. The team uses CAE software for precision engineering, ensuring components like brakes, shifters, steering wheels, and seat belts are designed for maximum efficiency and swift response. Their work ensures that every aspect of the cockpit enhances both the driver's comfort and the car's overall performance.
Aaron Petelo
Incoming Co-Lead 25-26
William Kim
Incoming Co-Lead 25-26

Anna Coppola
Design Engineer

Angelina Villasano
Design Engineer

Diego Martinez
Design Engineer
Abraham Diaz
Powertrain Lead
Oversees the engine and all the external systems required to keep it alive. Designs and manufactures assemblies such as the exhaust system, cooling system, driveline components, and is responsible for the tune the engine runs on. Our goal is to make as much power as possible, as efficiently as possible without sacrificing reliability and keeping the design maintenance friendly.
Alex Garcia
Incoming Lead 25-26
Micky Dabee
Design Engineer

Ishan Malik
Design Engineer

Lucas Cardona
Design Engineer

Ernest Cheuk
Design Engineer

Sebastian Shunda
Design Engineer

Fortino Vargas
Design Engineer

Jonny Holt
Design Engineer
Aden Leggio
Design Engineer
Brandon Bunuan
Suspension Lead
Designs the suspension so the tires maintain contact with the ground while maximizing the overall grip and making sure the car is quick and easy to drive. Responsible for parts of vehicle dynamics, suspension kinematics, design of the wheel assemblies (hubs, uprights, wheels), control arms, shocks, and anti-roll bars.
Dylan Lynch
Incoming Lead 25-26

Tomas Mejia
Design Engineer

Ashley Kim
Design Engineer
Ahmed Baig
Vehicle Dynamics Lead
Develops and integrates real-time data acquisition systems on the car to better understand its on-track behavior and validate design decisions through physical testing. Candidates with experience in embedded systems, sensors, microcontrollers, or a strong interest in hands-on engineering are highly desired. The team collects and analyzes track data to support other subteams and improve vehicle performance through direct feedback. In addition to hardware, the team also builds MATLAB-based lap time simulations to complement real-world testing. Their work is essential for optimizing the car's performance and achieving maximum points in Formula SAE Dynamic Events.
Ryder Risic
Incoming Lead 25-26

Emmy Chen
Design Engineer

Nenad Samardzija
Design Engineer

David Dela Cruz
Design Engineer

Miguel Murillo
Design Engineer

Travis Le
Design Engineer