About Us

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The CU Solar Team is a student-led organization dedicated to designing, building, and racing solar-powered vehicles. Our mission is to innovate in sustainable energy while providing hands-on experience to students interested in engineering, software development, and business.

Our Teams

Mechanical Team Leads

Sujay Basnet

Sujay Basnet

Specializes in chassis design and structural integrity.

Gabe Herbick

Gabe Herbick

Focuses on aerodynamics and mechanical systems optimization.

Electrical Team Lead

Sujay Basnet

Sujay Basnet

Leads the development of power distribution and battery management systems.

Aerospace Team Leads

Enrique Rodriguez

Enrique Rodriguez

Works on aerodynamics simulations for improved efficiency.

Gabe Herbick

Gabe Herbick

Integrates aerospace principles into structural designs.

Software Team Leads

Jayas Basnet

Jayas Basnet

Develops embedded software and real-time control systems.

Danny Alba

Danny Alba

Focuses on data telemetry and performance analysis.

Business Team Leads

Mihir Rane

Mihir Rane

Handles sponsorships and financial planning.

Surya Malik

Surya Malik

Manages outreach and public relations.