Meet Our
SOLAR Leads
Ravi Shah
TEAM CAPTAIN
Ravi Shah is a junior Electrical and Computer Engineering student from Austin, Texas. As Team Captain, he oversees timelines, keeps technical and operations systems in sync, and coordinates logistics across the team. Last year, as Power Systems Lead, he moved the solar vehicle's electronics timeline to an accelerated 1-year cycle, delivering a robust electronics package for High Noon, the 2026 solar vehicle. Outside of LHR, he enjoys traveling, trying new foods, rewatching The Office, and anything space-related.
Advait Joshi
CHIEF ENGINEER
Advait is a senior Aerospace Engineering student from Round Rock, Texas. As Chief Engineer, he oversees all the engineering design systems and supports R&D projects such as the creation of a composite panel chassis. Outside of his responsibilities, he enjoys cooking, woodworking, and consuming KIND® bars at an alarming rate.
Annika Moon
OPERATIONS LEAD
Annika is a senior Biomedical Engineering student from New Jersey. As the Operations Lead, she manages all corporate partnerships, public relations, and treasury systems which all tie to how the team is externally perceived. Outside of LHR, she loves making Spotify playlists, collecting perfume, and coaching synchronized swimming.
Saahil Patnaik
AERODYNAMICS LEAD
Saahil is a junior Mechanical Engineering student from Boston, Massachusetts. As Aerodynamics Lead, he manages the aerodynamic design, optimization, and validation of the aeroshell. In his free time, he enjoys singing, sailing, playing ultimate frisbee, and serving as a lady-in-waiting to the inner court of the illustrious Ming Dynasty.
Javier Sosa
COMPOSITES LEAD
Javier is a senior Aerospace Engineering student from San Benito, Texas. As the Composites Lead, he manages structural validation and manufacturing of all composite components, along with R&D projects such as the creation of a composite panel chassis. In his free time, he enjoys running, swimming, trying out just about any sport or physical activity, and learning to crochet.
Diego Garay
DYNAMICS LEAD
Diego is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering from El Paso, Texas. As Dynamics Lead, he manages the design and validation of suspension, steering, and unsprung subsystems. Outside of LHR, he enjoys climbing, thrifting, and going to concerts!
Amanda Ong
ERGONOMICS LEAD
Amanda is a sophomore Mechanical Engineering student from Del Rio, Texas. As the Ergonomics Lead, she oversees all driver-interfacing components as well as the frame’s roll cage. In her free time, she enjoys making music, spending time in the water, reading, and writing.
Surabhi Karighattam
POWER SYSTEMS LEAD
Surabhi is a junior Electrical and Computer Engineering student from Austin, Texas. As the Power Systems Lead, she manages the design and validation of electronics and embedded firmware for the high-voltage control, low-voltage power distribution, and battery management system of the car. Outside of LHR, she enjoys crocheting, baking, cooking, and other cozy hobbies.
Riley Nguyen
POWERTRAIN LEAD
Riley is a sophomore Mechanical Engineering student from Round Rock, Texas. As the Powertrain Lead, he manages the battery, thermals, and enclosures of the vehicle. Outside of LHR, he enjoys playing cello, skateboarding, and swimming.
Akshay Gaitonde
TRACK SIMULATION LEAD
Akshay is a senior double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics from Austin, Texas. As Track Simulation Lead, he oversees the development of a vehicle model used to analyze energy losses across the car. He also leads research into design decisions that impact overall energy efficiency, and previously served as the team's Vehicle Controls and Telemetry Lead. In his free time, he enjoys playing the saxophone, running, and trying new foods.
Sathvik Yechuri
VEHICLE CONTROLS AND TELEMTRY LEAD
Sathvik is a sophomore majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Plano, TX. As the vehicle controls and telemetry lead, he oversees the design and implementation of motor control logic, various sensors, and real time data processing and visualization. He enjoys playing basketball, playing Overwatch, and working on personal robotics projects from time to time.
Anshu Patel
PUBLIC RELATIONS LEAD
Anshu is a junior double majoring in Design and Arts & Entertainment Technologies from Galveston, Texas. As Public Relations Lead, she manages and contributes to projects spanning visual design, merchandise, photography, videography, and livery. In her free time, she loves making fan edits, playing a copious amount of video games, and getting way too invested in every form of media imaginable.
Rebha Acharya
CORPORATE RELATIONS LEAD
Rebha is a junior Electrical and Computer Engineering student from Austin, Texas. As Corporate Relations lead, she manages maintaining and developing relationships with partners. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, spending time outside, and watching live music.
Tiffany Ngo
TREASURY LEAD
Tiffany is a junior Accounting student from Dallas, Texas. As the Treasury Lead, she assists with purchasing materials, tracking donations, and handling the budget. In her free time, she loves going to concerts and raves, dancing, and curating fashionable outfits.