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 second-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 car, ensuring that all regulatory standards are met. Outside of Solar Racing, Pranjal enjoys playing the trombone, cooking, and listening to K-pop.
Madhav Gulati | Auxiliary Systems Co-Lead
Madhav is a second-year Electrical Engineering major from Cumming, GA. As Auxiliary Systems Co-Lead, Madhav leads the development of infotainment, server telemetry, and other low voltage systems in the vehicle. In his free time, Madhav loves playing guitar, listening/making music, hanging out with friends, and exploring the city.
Jake Hawks | Auxiliary Systems Co-Lead
Jake is a second-year Electrical Engineering student from the DC area. As Auxiliary Systems Co-Lead, Jake oversees low-voltage electronics systems in the car, with a specific focus on supporting the software aspects of these systems.
Ammar is a first-year Electrical Engineering major and Law Sciences and Technologies minor from Virginia Beach, VA. As the Batteries & BMS Lead, Ammar manages all of the projects related to the car’s battery pack and the battery management and protection systems. Ammar has a pet budgie at home and enjoys reading and going to the beach in free time.
Kyle de Nobel | Powertrain Co-Lead
Kyle is a third-year Electrical Engineering student. As Powertrain Co-Lead, Kyle is responsible for design, assembly, and testing of the solar car’s motors control systems and driver controls. Outside of Solar Racing, Kyle enjoys running and making music on saxophone and guitar.
Katie Wang | Powertrain Co-Lead
Katie is a second-year Computer Science student from Duluth, GA. As Powertrain Co-Lead, Katie is responsible for design, assembly, and testing of the solar car’s motors control systems and driver controls. Outside of Solar Racing, Katie is involved in the First-Year Activities Board and enjoys eating yummy desserts and playing piano!
Marco Yaipen | Solar & MPPT Lead
Marco is a third-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.