Clemson University & Greenville Technical College
About
Clemson University (Clemson, S.C.) is partnering with Greenville Technical College (Greenville, S.C.) to compete in the three-year Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition. This opportunity allows students to explore the world of vehicle electrification, a critical industry set to redefine the way we view transportation.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about EV batteries on an unprecedented level through hands-on research and in-person workshops.
The team is hosted at the Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research, where participants will have access to a state-of-the-art facility. Clemson University and Greenville Technical College are honored to hold this role in the BattChallenge.
The Clemson University & Greenville Technical College team looks forward to playing a significant role in fostering the next generation of electrical and automotive engineers.
Mission
Our mission is to push the boundaries of battery technology with mission-focused innovation, creating energy solutions that drive sustainable transportation forward. We’re committed to tackling real-world challenges with focus, collaboration and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Goals
Our three goals targeted for year two of the BattChallenge include:
- Provide the best prototype design of our team's battery module by the end of year two without any faults and meet the industry-level standard
- Elect our new hardware lead for the team in replacement of one who is graduating
- Increase communication channels between the teams for ease of communicating meeting-related things
Team Members
Beshah Ayalew
Faculty Advisor
Clemson University
Maurice Grady
Vocational Faculty Advisor
Greenville Technical College
Jason Lin
Battery Pack Software Lead
Clemson University
Rodrigo Martinez-Duarte
Faculty Advisor
Clemson University
Nicholas Minieri
Vehicle Systems Integration Lead
Clemson University
Baylor Norris
Battery Pack Hardware Lead
Clemson University
Trupti Nyalkalkar
Faculty Advisor and Safety Coordinator
Clemson University
Saroj Paudel
Engineering Manager
Clemson University
Morteza Sabet
Faculty Advisor
Clemson University
Jordan Shakespeare
BattScholar — Vocational Liaison
Greenville Technical College
Rajendra Singh
Faculty Advisor
Clemson University
Venkata Yagna Griddaluru
Project Manager
Clemson University
Jiangfeng Zhang
Lead Faculty Advisor
Clemson University
Get Involved
Any Clemson University undergraduates or Greenville Technical College students interested in participating in the Battery Workforce Challenge can contact lead faculty advisor Jiangfeng Zhang at jiangfz@clemson.edu.
The team is recruiting new members each semester through the Creative Inquiry Program in the Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, which consists of three courses – ECE 2990, 3990 and 4990. Participating students will be awarded three credits each semester. The team holds a virtual meeting every week.
Weekly team meetings are held every Monday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. EST at Riggs Hall, room 101, on the Clemson University campus.