Executive

2022-2023 Executive Team
The 2022-23 ChemE Car Executive Team (left to right): Aditya Parekh, Nyah Dominguez, Jason Hou, Matthew Moy, Katherine Wang, Samantha Yang, Aditya Udgaonkar

Matthew

Matthew Moy | President
moy.matt168@berkeley.edu |


Hi everyone! I’m a senior Chemical Engineering major from Florida. I was the Internal VP last year, and a Co-PM of the Magnesium-Air team in 2020-21. My research interests are primarily in energy storage and battery materials. I had previously conducted Scanning-TEM research on cathode materials with the LeBeau group at MIT, and am now working with the Balsara group. I enjoy traveling, hiking, and playing all kinds of board games. Some of my favorites are Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Shogi! Feel free to reach out to me about anything!
Aditya

Aditya Parekh | Co-Internal Vice-President
adiparekh101@berkeley.edu |


Hi! My name is Aditya, and I am a senior studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Physics. I'm from Gilbert, a suburb of Phoenix in Arizona. In the past, I've been a part of both clock and power teams, led a clock team, and been the club's safety officer. In my free time, I like exploring the Berkeley hills, playing saxophone, and making coffee. Don't hesitate to reach out!
Jason

Jason Hou | Co-Internal Vice-President
jason_hou@berkeley.edu |


Hello! I'm a fourth year chemical engineering major and data science minor from Sunnyvale, CA. I was part of the chemiluminescence and enzymatic clock teams in the past, and I also do computational research with the Shekhar Lab. In my free time, I enjoy road cycling, basketball, and catching sunsets.
Katherine

Katherine Wang | External Vice-President
kwang23@berkeley.edu|


Hello! I'm Kat and I'm the EVP of ChemE Car this year! I double major in ChemE and MSE, with a minor in EECS. When I'm not grinding psets or catching up on lectures, I enjoy playing video games and board games, and watching esports and K-Drama!
Aditya

Aditya Udgaonkar | Financial Officer
adityaudgaonkar@berkeley.edu|


Hello! I am a sophomore studying Chemical and Materials Science and Engineering. Last year, I was part of the Supercapacitor team and the Lead Acid team that competed in the 2022 WRC competition. I have also been involved in Bioengineering and Materials Science research in the Messersmith Lab to create and characterize biomaterials for surgical use. In my free time I like to lift weights, play cricket, and learn about finance!
Mickey

Samantha Yang | Chief Safety Officer
samantha.yang@berkeley.edu|


Hello everyone! I’m a 4th year Chemical Engineering major from San Jose, CA. I was a PM of the Vitamin C Clock team for the past 2 years. I am doing the biotech concentration and am particularly interested in pharmaceuticals and nanomedicine. I do chemical biology research in Professor Evan Miller's lab and am also involved in AIChE. I enjoy exploring nature! Some of the most memorable places I have been to include Joshua Tree National Park in CA and Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve in Singapore. Feel free to reach out to me about anything!
Esther

Nyah Dominguez | Media Coordinator
ntdom@berkeley.edu|


Hi! My name is Nyah, and I'm a senior Chemical Engineering Major with a concentration in Energy and Environment. I have previously been on Al-Air Battery and Vit-C clock subteams. Outside of ChemE Car I am active in the Filipinx community at Berkeley (shout out cultural night), have done research for Professor Raluca Scarlat, tutor english, and am currently an intern for a consulting and engineering firm in the life sciences industry. In my free time I love true crime podcasts, medical dramas and cheesy romance novels. Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or if you just want a new friend!



Project Managers

2022-2023 Project Managers
The 2022-23 ChemE Car Project Managers

Power Teams

william

William Wei | Zinc-Air Battery
wjwei@berkeley.edu |


Hi! I'm a 4th year Chemical Engineering Student from Overland Park, KS. Outside of class, I do research in the Bell Lab where I model photovoltaics for CO2 reduction. I really enjoy hiking around the Bay Area and lounging in the nice weather we have in Berkeley!
josh

Joshua Lee | Zinc-Air Battery
joshua.sj.lee@berkeley.edu |


Hi there! I'm studying chemical engineering with a concentration in business and management. My hometown is a suburb near Seattle, WA and some things that I love to do outside of school are try new food, dance, and spend time with my friends doing whatever we can find to do.
prisha

Prisha Davda | Hydrogen Fuel Cell
prisha.davda.24@berkeley.edu |


Hi! I'm a junior majoring in chemical engineering from the Bay Area. As of now, I'm interested in clean energy. I've been a member of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell team for 2 years and I'm excited to co-lead it this year! In my free time, I enjoy exploring new places with friends and family, watching Bollywood movies, journaling, and just romanticizing life. Always feel free to reach out to me for anything!
arya

Arya Madan | Hydrogen Fuel Cell
aryamadan@berkeley.edu |


Hello! My name is Arya and I'm a third year majoring in Chemical Engineering from San Ramon, CA. I've been a part of fuel cell since my freshman year and am excited to lead the team! I currently work in the Weber Lab over at Berkeley Lab conducting research in the area of PEM Electrolysis. Aside from school, I am into basketball, football, and video games.
daniela

Daniela Paredes Robles | Lead-Acid Battery
danielapr@berkeley.edu |


Hey! I am a 4th year majoring in chemical engineering with a concentration in energy and environment. I am also an international student from Madrid, Spain! I am very interested in renewable energy and generally anything related to fighting climate change. Two summers ago I did research at LBNL on hydrogen fuel cells and this summer I worked at a solar panel company. In my spare time I like to go shopping, go out to eat, hike, and watch tv shows. Feel free to reach out to me for anything!
karl

Carlos Ramirez | Lead-Acid Battery
Carlosgr@berkeley.edu |


Whats up! I’m currently a 3rd year chemical engineering student. I’m from south San Diego CA. My professional interests are focused on renewable energy and battery technology. On my spare time I like to read (currently reading Klara and the Sun) or pick up new hobbies like sewing :D
Rosa

Rustam Gandhi | Magnesium-Air Battery
rustamgandhi@berkeley.edu |


I'm Rustam and I'm a 4th year Chemical Engineering major and Aerospace Engineering minor! I've been a part of many ChemE Car teams, including Aluminum Air, Fuel Cell, and Magnesium Air, before I became PM of Mg Air last year. I grew up in the bay area, so I'm a huge SF Giants fan. If anyone wants to talk about rockets, baseball, ChemE Car, or anything really, feel free to reach out!
matthew

Hunter Ocker | Magnesium-Air Battery
hunter_ocker@berkeley.edu |


Hello everyone! My name is Hunter Ocker, and I am a fourth-year undergraduate studying chemical engineering with a concentration in energy & environmental sustainability. Currently, I am a student research assistant at LBNL and perform R&D in quantum sensing and battery electrode technology. My passions include clean energy production/storage, sustainability, and electrochemistry in general. In my spare time, I love to be outdoors, read science fiction, and train weightlifting. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat!

Chassis Teams

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Aaron Lee | Electrical
aaronghlee@berkeley.edu


Hi! I'm Aaron, I'm from San Jose, CA so about an hour south of Berkeley and I'm a CS major. In my free time I like to work out and just hangout and I'm down to do basically any activity that is outside like hiking or going on a walk. This semester I'm trying to get back into skating, so I'm pretty new still but I'm trying to get better!
mehul

Reva Loquinario | Mechanical
revaloq@berkeley.edu |


Hi! I'm Reva and I'm a second year Mechanical Engineering major from SoCal. I've been with the Mechanical team since last year and I'm excited to get to know more people within the club as a PM. In my free time, I love listening to music (if you mention Taylor Swift, I will most likely have something to talk to you about), going on scenic walks, eating good food, and hanging out with my friends.

Clock Teams

niharika

Andrew Tran | Electrochemical Clock
natran0321@berkeley.edu |


Hey everyone! I'm from Orange County and I'm a fourth year transfer ChemE pursuing an aerospace engineering minor. I was on Electrochemical Clock last year and I'm excited to be PM for this upcoming year! Outside of academics I love to sing, read, and play video games with friends if I ever have the time.
Aditya

Jin Yu | Electrochemical Clock
jin.yu@berkeley.edu


Hello! I'm a 4th year studying Chemical Engineering, with a minor in Data Science. I want to pursue research and development in battery, from my interests in both materials science and sustainability. I have experience in solid-state battery research in Liu's lab at LBNL and next generational battery research at Samsung SDI. In my free times, I like to bake and try out new food.
Jason

Katharine Coda | Enzymatic Clock
kcoda@berkeley.edu/a>


Hi! My name is Katharine and I am one of the PMs for the enzymatic clock team this year. I am a 2nd year Chemical Engineering major from Torrance, CA. I joined ChemE car as a freshman, and was also on the enzymatic clock team last year. I enjoy baking and reading in my free time.
chino

Alaa Alkhamis | Enzymatic Clock
alkhamis@berkeley.edu |


Hi everyone! I’m a junior majoring in Chemical Engineering and pursuing a minor in Environmental Economy and Policy. I’m an international student from Saudi Arabia and I’ve been involved in ChemE car since my freshman year in the Electrochemical and Enzymatic clock teams. My primary research interests include any work to make our sources of energy cleaner and more sustainable (but I definitely have a soft spot for green/blue hydrogen and CO2 utilization). When I’m not stressing from studying ChemE, I enjoy hiking, watching TV shows and anime, and exploring the Bay Area with my friends :)
Samantha

Inji Park | Vitamin C Clock
ijpark@berkeley.edu |



Hello! I'm Inji and I am a Junior majoring in Chemistry. I'm also an international student from South Korea. My hobbies are baking and exploring new bakeries, and I occasionally enjoy hiking and rock climbing as well!
ethan

Ricky Wetterer | Vitamin C Clock
richardwetterer@berkeley.edu |



Hi all! I'm a second year majoring in chemistry from northern New Jersey, and I'm excited to co-lead the vitamin C clock team this year. Beyond ChemE Car, I also lead the media committee for ACS. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, hiking, and graphic design. Don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or to talk!