Meet the team
The NJIT Solar Car Team consists of four main subteams — electronics, software, mechanics, and business — led by a dedicated board of officers.
Board members
Ibrahim Feknous
President
Mykola Radysh
Vice President
Yassa Beshai
Treasurer & Sr. Project Manager
Ricardo Flores
Secretary
Darian Sandoval
Electronics Team Lead
Jude Lahage
Software Team Lead
Daniel Wensuslaus
Mechanics Team Lead
Nehasai Karamsetty
Business Team Lead
The subteams
Electronics
Responsible for all main electronic components — the central control unit, electric motors, solar panels, battery management system, sensors, wiring, and competition repairs.
Software
Writes firmware for microcontrollers, runs aerodynamic simulations, connects sensor data to the central display, handles safety systems, and manages remote communication.
Mechanics
Handles all mechanical and structural components — chassis, brakes, steering, suspension, fluids, canopy, and underside — through CAD design, materials management, and stress testing.
Business
Manages finances, social media, sponsor relations, club communications, website and blog updates, and team apparel and merchandise.