The GTSR Electrical Team is tasked with the design and implementation of the various electrical subsystems required for a solar-powered vehicle. From the solar cells to the battery pack to the power train, we deal with ultra-high efficiency and solid reliability. We get the opportunity to work on cutting-edge designs and with power electronics developed by various international firms and research organizations. Our members range in disciplines from pure CS to analog and digital design. The electrical team is subdivided into four sub-teams: Auxiliary Systems, Batteries and BMS, Powertrain, Solar and MPPT.
Pranjal Chatterjee | Electrical Lead
Pranjal is a third-year Electrical Engineering major and CS + Physics minor from San Jose, California. As the team’s Electrical Lead, Pranjal oversees the design and implementation of all electrical systems for GTSR’s solar cars, aiming for reliability and optimization in design and manufacturing. Outside of Solar Racing, Pranjal enjoys playing the trombone, hiking, and cooking.
Toni Rabisheva | Auxiliary Systems Co-Lead
Toni is a fourth-year electrical engineering student from Alpharetta, GA. As Aux Hardware lead, she’s responsible for the design and integration of low-voltage electronic systems into the solar car to support driver interface, safety, and communication functions. Outside of solar, she plays bass for an ATL rock band and loves to travel.
Tanush Prathi | Auxiliary Systems Co-Lead
Tanush is a second-year Computer Science student from Cumming, GA. As Auxiliary Systems Co-Lead, Tanush oversees low-voltage electronics systems in the car, with a specific focus on supporting the software aspects of these systems. Outside of Solar Racing, Tanush enjoys reading and playing video games.
May Ming | Batteries & BMS Co-LeadMay is a second year electrical engineering student from Chapel Hill, NC. As a batteries co-lead she is responsible for managing battery protection system projects and battery architecture design. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and reading.
Arnav Tiwari | Batteries & BMS Co-Lead
Arnav is a second year chemical engineering student from Philadelphia, PA. As batteries co-lead he is responsible for the design, fabrication and testing of our battery pack and managment systems. Outside of Solar Arnav enjoys playing tennis solving rubiks cubes, eating and cooking good food, and exploring new cities.
Sean Donovan | Powertrain Co-Lead
Sean is a second-year Electrical Engineering student from Silver Spring, Maryland. As Powertrain Co-Lead, Sean is responsible for design, assembly, and testing of the solar car’s motors control systems and driver controls. Outside of Solar Racing, Sean enjoys being a resident assistant and taking care of his two dogs.
Martin Weber | Powertrain Co-Lead
Martin is a second-year Electrical Engineering major and Law, Science and Technology minor from Chagrin Falls, Ohio. As Powertrain Co-Lead, he is responsible for design, assembly, and testing of the solar car’s motors control systems and driver controls. In his free time, Martin enjoys running, playing volleyball, and spending time with his dogs.
Marco Yaipen | Solar & MPPT Lead
Marco is a fourth-year Electrical Engineering major from Coral Springs, FL. As the Solar and MPPT Lead, Marco oversees array layout, wiring, and installation; CAN interfacing; and the MPPTs. Outside of Solar Racing, Marco enjoys going to concerts and playing guitar.