Clemson University & Greenville Technical College
About
- University participant
- 80% of the team comprise of the Clemson University members (including Faculty)
- The location of our Clemson University is 105 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634.
- City – Clemson, State – South Carolina
- Clemson University Location.
- Vocational school participant
- 20% of the team comprises the vocational school Greenville Technical College (including faculty)
- The location of our Clemson University is 506 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607.
- City – Greenville, State – South Carolina
- Greenville Technical College Location.
- The Total number of members in the team are 24 Members
Mission
Our mission in Year 3 is to continue advancing the boundaries of battery technology through innovation, teamwork, and practical application. Building upon the progress from previous years, we strive to create efficient and reliable energy solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future in transportation. As a team, we remain dedicated to solving real-world challenges with creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Goals
Goal 1: Refine the existing battery pack design with improved safety, efficiency, and manufacturability to meet real-world automotive standards and competition requirements.
Goal 2: Foster stronger collaboration between engineering and vocational students to bridge theory and hands-on application, ensuring seamless integration across design, testing, and assembly phases.
Goal 3: Showcase the team’s growth through innovative problem-solving, effective project management, and professional communication that reflect the standards of the evolving electric vehicle industry.
Team Members
Jiangfeng Zhang
Lead Faculty Advisor
Clemson University
Rajendra Singh
Faculty Advisor
Clemson University
Maurice Grady
Vocational Faculty Advisor
Greenville Technical College
Rodrigo Martinez-Duarte
Additional Faculty Advisor
Clemson University
Morteza Sabet
Additional Faculty Advisor
Clemson University
Beshah Ayalew
Additional Faculty Advisor
Clemson University
Trupti Nyalkalkar
Faculty Advisor and Safety Coordinator
Clemson University
Venkata Yagna
Project Manager
Clemson University
Saroj Paudel
Engineering Manager
Clemson University
Abdurrahman Housari
Vehicle Systems Integration Lead
Clemson University
Harshad Balaji
Battery Pack Hardware Lead
Clemson University
Satyajeet Dillip Shinde
Battery Pack Software Lead
Clemson University
Terelle Gamble
BattScholar 1
Greenville Technical College
Jean Jacques Eliezaire
BattScholar 2
Greenville Technical College
Get Involved
Provide information to students looking to get involved in the program.
- We have 2 of the funded positions in our team that need to be filled, but we have to choose it from our team members, as there are so many talented geeks available for the position.
- We are seeking additional mechanical, electrical, software engineers, and system integration engineers to join the team later in the year to support battery pack installation, wiring integration, and overall system validation. These roles will play a key part in ensuring seamless integration of the battery system into the vehicle and verifying its performance and safety. While these are our primary areas of need, participation remains open to all students interested in hands-on experience with electric vehicle systems.
- The team recruits new members each semester through the Creative Inquiry course (ECE 2990/3990/4990 – Electric Vehicle Battery System Design). Students who participate earn three credit hours per semester, which may fulfill requirements for a technical Elective. The team holds weekly virtual meetings, and the project lab at Clemson University’s ICAR campus is accessible 24 hours a day for team members to collaborate and work on projects.
- For any assistance with the involvement of the program, you can contact our Lead faculty advisor – Dr Jiangfeng (Jeff) Zhang, by email- [email protected].
- Meeting information includes:
- We have our team meeting scheduled every Monday – 3:30 PM to 5 PM [EST]
- And an in-person meeting every Wednesday – 5:30PM EST
- Room Number – 217 Riggs Hall, Clemson University
- Tau Court, Clemson, SC 29631. The location – Meeting Location – Riggs Hall, Clemson
- Clemson University Contact:
- Project Manager – Venkata Yagna Griddaluru
- Email Address – [email protected]
- Contact – (864) 722-7153
- Faculty Advisor– Jiangfeng Zhang
- Email Address – [email protected]
- Contact – (864) 365-7666
- Greenville Technical College contact:
- Vocational faculty advisor – Maurice Grady
- Email Address – [email protected]
- Contact – (864) 901-0753
- Social Media Handles:
- Our LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/company/battery-workforce-challenge-clemson-university/
- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/battchallengeclemson/
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553304007324
