LONGHORN RACING
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Our Electric Leads
Jaiden Patel
Team Captain
Jaiden is a fourth year Mechanical Engineering student from Austin, Texas. He has been a diehard UT fan since he was a little kid and is extremely proud to be a Longhorn. Over the last two seasons, Jaiden was the Drivetrain Lead Engineer for Lorraine and Easy Driver.
Kieran Cosgrove
Design Lead
Kieran is a Mechanical Engineer in the integrated master's program, working to complete his fifth and final year at UT. As the Chief Engineer, he manages the technical development, systems integration, and vehicle timeline. When he's not drinking caffeine at 3 am to code vehicle simulations, he enjoys going to concerts and playing ultimate frisbee.
Joseph Vickery
Manufacturing Lead
Joseph is a Mechanical Engineer in the integrated master's program, working to complete his fifth and final year at UT. He is the Manufacturing Lead, and wanted everyone to see what is most certainly his most recent photo.
Alexa von Wobeser
Operations Lead
Alexa is a second year Electrical and Computer Engineering student with a Business minor from San Antonio, Texas. As Operations lead she deals with handling Corporate Relations, Treasury, and Public Relations. In her free time, she likes to drink coffee and play sports.
Rohan Puppala
Aerodynamics Lead
Rohan is a third year Aerospace Engineering major from Fort Worth, TX, and is in his second year on the team and the aerodynamics system. As the Aerodynamics Lead, he manages two subsystems to develop and manufacture the wings, undertray, and bodywork of the car. In his free time, he likes to run, play video games, and cook.
Reyes Mata
Body Lead
Reyes is a second year Mechanical Engineer from El Paso, TX. This is his second year on the team and first year on the body system. His responsibilities as Body Lead are to manage the frame and ergonomics aspects of the car. During his free time he likes to explore Austin's parks, watch movies, and take fulfilling naps.
Robert Horvath
Dynamic/Structures Lead
Robert is a second year Mechanical Engineering major from Wichita Falls, TX. This is his second year on the team and the dynamics system. As the Dynamics Lead, he manages the suspension, unsprung, steering, and brake assemblies on the car. He spends every waking moment staring at VS Code questioning why he doesn't study computer science.
Rylan Hanks
Electronics Lead
Rylan is a second year Electrical Engineering student from Austin, Texas. As electronics lead, he's responsible for architecting electrical control and safety systems as well as system-wide electrical integration. When he's not working late nights or blowing up components in the lab, he enjoys bouldering and cooking.
Kevin Yu
Powertrain Lead
Kevin is a Mechanical Engineering major from Austin, TX, and is entering his second year on the team. As Powertrain Lead, he will oversee the design and manufacturing of the battery, drivetrain, enclosures, and cooling subsystems. His favorite saying is “That's crazy,” which he sees as the perfect response to any statement.
Dylan Hammerbeck
Race Strategies Lead
Dylan is a second year Mechanical Engineering student from Phoenix, Arizona. During his first year, he was a member of the Race logistics and testing team and now he is the system lead. His responsibilities as the Race logistics lead are to test the old competition car and train drivers. In his free time he enjoys working out, being outdoors, and playing sports.
Pranav Yedavelli
Corporate Relations Lead
Pranav is a first year Economics major from The Woodlands, TX. As the Corporate Relations Lead, he is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with partners and mentors. In his free time he enjoys playing basketball and any other sport he can.
Ashwara Pillai
Public Relations Lead
Ashwara is a fourth year Design student from Austin, Texas. As Public Relations lead and graphic designer for the team, she creates deliverables for merchandise, advertising, and events. When she’s not designing, she’s playing soccer, watching a good movie, or longboarding.
Angel Valles
Treasury Lead
Angel is a first year Chemical Engineering student from Eagle Pass, Texas. As the Treasury Lead, he supervises the fiscal aspect of the team which includes purchasing, budgeting, and financial analysis.When he’s not studying for midterms, he enjoys trying out new recipes in the kitchen.