The Mechanical Team is responsible for the design, fabrication, and testing of all mechanical subsystems. We create the aerobody, frame, suspension, and several other components from scratch, integrating with experts from the academic, entrepreneurial, and corporate communities to make an excellent car. We pride ourselves on training all our members to accomplish great engineering feats using advanced analysis techniques to push forward the exciting field of alternative energy automobiles.
Cyrus Dadina | Mechanical Lead
Cyrus is a third-year Mechanical Engineering student from Dobbs Ferry, NY. As mechanical lead, Cyrus is responsible for the design and implementation of all mechanical systems on the GTSR’s solar cars. Outside of Solar Racing, Cyrus is an undergraduate researcher for the Shock Tube Advanced Mixing Lab and competes in club track and triathlon. In his spare time, he enjoys bouldering, gaming, and participating in GT Flash Mob.
Jin Kobayashi | Aerobody Co-Lead
Jin is a third-year aerospace engineering student from Bardstown, KY. He was the aero subteam lead the 24-25 academic year and will be serving as co-lead with Alex this fall. His favorite solar memory is getting new recruits and seeing them grow and learn to overcome unique problems.
Alex Abraham | Aerobody Co-Lead
Alex is a second-year Material Science and Engineering student from McLean, VA. As aerobody co-lead, he is in charge of all aerobody projects and managing the aerobody subteam. In his free time, he enjoys bouldering and playing spikeball with friends.
Dwight Yandle | Frame Lead
Bio TBD
Elizabeth Chu | Steering & Brakes Lead
Elizabeth is a third-year Mechanical Engineering student. As Steering & Brakes Lead, Elizabeth is responsible for the design, fabrication, and testing of the steering and brakes subsystems. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys crocheting, playing the flute, and hiking.
Jacky Chen | Suspension Co-Lead
Jacky is a second-year mechanical engineering student from Duluth, GA. As suspension lead, Jacky is responsible for the design, manufacture, and integration of the suspension assemblies. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking and hiking.
Joshua Li | Suspension Co-Lead
Josh is a second-year mechanical engineering student from St. Louis, MO. As Suspension Lead, Josh is responsible for the design, manufacturing, and integration of suspension systems for SR-4 and 5. Outside of Solar Racing, Josh is involved in playing hockey for the Georgia Tech club team and enjoys doing anything active (lifting, running, hiking) and photography!