IT TAKES A LOT TO BUILD A RACECAR
LET'S MEET THE RFR25 TEAM
RFR25 TEAM
Each year Rutgers Formula Racing fundraises, designs, builds, and races a new formula-style car. RFR is broken into 12 crossfunctional subteams each responsible for an assembly on the car.
This year is RFR's 36th year and will mark its third year as an electric formula team.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
RFR's leaders, and problem solvers. Nothing gets past these guys.
They oversee the entire operation from sponsors to finances, timelines, vehicle designs, and more.
SHEZA BAJWA
PRESIDENT
ARUSH JAIN
VICE PRESIDENT
JOHN KIM
PROJECT MANAGER
WILLIAM WEISS
DESIGN LEAD
MICHELLE LI
TREASURER
ALEX YANAR
EGC REP/ SHOP FOREMAN
ANJO THERATTIL
BUSINESS LEAD
AERODYNAMICS
Aerodynamics plays a crucial role in optimizing the vehicle's performance. They focus on designing components such as wings and diffusers to improve the car's overall handling and speed on the track.
PAUL NASR
AERODYNAMICS LEAD
BRAKES / ERGONOMICS
Brakes is responsible for the brake pedal, brake lines, calipers, and rotors. Ergonomics is all about the design and construction of the car's cockpit. Their purview includes steering, shifting, and driver safety.
IBE KHAN
BRAKES CO-LEAD
SUDIP SURESH
ERGONOMICS CO-LEAD
JUNAID ILYAS
ERGONOMICS CO-LEAD
MICHAEL YAGHDJIAN
BRAKES CO-LEAD
RACHIT JAIN
JR. ERGONOMICS LEAD
BUSINESS
Responsible for the second highest singular points category at competition, business can make or break us. The business subteam is at the heart of admin operations working with the E-Board to carry sponsor relations and getting access to high-profile RFR meetings.
ANJO THERATTIL
BUSINESS LEAD
RITHVIK REDDY
JR. BUSINESS LEAD
COMPOSITES
Composites is responsible for developing and implementing composite materials in the construction of various car components. They use various industry-leading materials such as carbon fiber, kevlar, flax, and more.
AARON LIPTON
COMPOSITES LEAD
LEO KENNEDY
JR. COMPOSITES LEAD
CHASSIS
This is a very hands on subteam with a lot of theoretical frameworks. This subteam is responsible for designing and manufacturing the structural framework of the vehicle. One unique aspect of this sub-team is that you often get to work with every subteam to incorporate each of their subsystems into the vehicle.
GAVIN HENRY
CHASSIS CO-LEAD
GRAHAM GRIFFITH
CHASSIS CO-LEAD
DATA ACQUISITION
Data Acquisition codes the battery management system (BMS) and utilizes 300+ sensors to analyze drive data, monitor car health and assess driver skills. Data Acquisition allows you to work with every subteam.
MEHAL BHATTACHARYA
DATA ACQUISITION LEAD
ELECTRONICS
Arguably the most important subteam, electronics is responsible for designing, testing, and manufacturing the high and low voltage electrical systems.
MICHAEL STUART
ELECTRONICS LEAD
MANUFACTURING
This subteam is dedicated to the production and manufacturing of components using advanced machinery, such as mills, lathes, and CNC's. They focus on operating these machines to fabricate high-quality parts for the car.
JOSHUA OLIVEIRA
MANUFACTURING CO-LEAD
AYDEN O'KEEFE
MANUFACTURING CO-LEAD
MARKETING
Responsible for creating engaging social media content and spreading awareness about the team. They are key for promoting the team's achievements, attracting sponsors, and helping RFR have a stronger presence at Rutgers.
ZACHARY JACOBSON
MEDIA LEAD
MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN
A design and math-heavy subteam. Responsible for building the system capable of cooling our batteries under load is no small feat.
PETER GOMULKA
MECH POWERTRAIN LEAD
SUSPENSION
Suspension has some of the most complex components of the vehicle. Suspension members are responsible for isolating the car from all the bumps on the road, theoretical and mathematical designs using computer simulations and testing and tuning with sensors