Full Anteater Formula Racing Team

Meet the Team

Management

Mira Vega

Mira Vega

Project Manager

Nathalie Najjar

Nathalie Najjar

Chief Engineer

Michelle Tran

Michelle Tran

Asst. Project Manager

Faculty Sponsor

Dr. Tryphon T. Georgiou

Dr. Tryphon T. Georgiou

Faculty Advisor

UCI Samueli School of Engineering

Subteams

Maia Bojorquez

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

Delaila Cuevas

Incoming Lead 25-26

Aaron Sato

Aaron Sato

Design Engineer

Enoch Kim

Enoch Kim

Design Engineer

Matthew Michaelian

Matthew Michaelian

Design Engineer

Devraj Zala

Devraj Zala

Design Engineer

Mikey

Mikey

Design Engineer

Paras Patel

Paras Patel

Design Engineer

Nicholas Didonato

Nicholas Didonato

Design Engineer

Claire McGinnis

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

Madyson Schindler

Incoming Lead 25-26

Ryan Lin

Ryan Lin

Design Engineer

Alex Zakoor

Alex Zakoor

Design Engineer

Chris Li

Chris Li

Design Engineer

Daniel Deng

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

Thien Ngo

Incoming Lead 25-26

Austin Ulene

Austin Ulene

Design Engineer

Gavin Hu

Gavin Hu

Design Engineer

Akhil Nandhakumar

Akhil Nandhakumar

Design Engineer

Adrian Wong

Adrian Wong

Electronics Co-Lead

Robert Woo

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

Lex Ibanez

Incoming Co-Lead 25-26

Jesus Olivares

Jesus Olivares

Incoming Co-Lead 25-26

Arya Gill

Arya Gill

Design Engineer

Antonio Velasco

Antonio Velasco

Design Engineer

Aidan Saiotong

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

Aaron Petelo

Incoming Co-Lead 25-26

William Kim

William Kim

Incoming Co-Lead 25-26

Anna Coppola

Anna Coppola

Design Engineer

Angelina Villasano

Angelina Villasano

Design Engineer

Diego Martinez

Diego Martinez

Design Engineer

Abraham Diaz

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

Alex Garcia

Incoming Lead 25-26

Micky Dabee

Micky Dabee

Design Engineer

Ishan Malik

Ishan Malik

Design Engineer

Lucas Cardona

Lucas Cardona

Design Engineer

Ernest Cheuk

Ernest Cheuk

Design Engineer

Sebastian Shunda

Sebastian Shunda

Design Engineer

Fortino Vargas

Fortino Vargas

Design Engineer

Jonny Holt

Jonny Holt

Design Engineer

Aden Leggio

Aden Leggio

Design Engineer

Brandon Bunuan

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

Dylan Lynch

Incoming Lead 25-26

Tomas Mejia

Tomas Mejia

Design Engineer

Ashley Kim

Ashley Kim

Design Engineer

Ahmed Baig

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

Ryder Risic

Incoming Lead 25-26

Emmy Chen

Emmy Chen

Design Engineer

Nenad Samardzija

Nenad Samardzija

Design Engineer

David Dela Cruz

David Dela Cruz

Design Engineer

Miguel Murillo

Miguel Murillo

Design Engineer

Travis Le

Travis Le

Design Engineer