University of Waterloo & Lambton College
About
The University of Waterloo is partnering with Lambton College in the Battery Workforce Challenge. This Waterloo, Canada-based team is comprised of two managers, six technical leads, four BattScholars and approximately 20 dedicated team members, bringing together academic and hands-on skills to push the boundaries of EV battery technology.
Mission
Our mission is to design a competitive EV battery pack that meets the specific demands of cold-weather performance. Our team combines expertise in mechanical, electrical and software engineering to bring innovative solutions from academia to real-world applications. As part of the Battery Workforce Challenge, we aim to develop impactful technology that complies with industry standards.
Goals
The University of Waterloo & Lambton College Battery Workforce Challenge team's year two goals include:
- Ensure each team member has clearly defined roles for project tasks, with responsibilities documented and reviewed in regular meetings for alignment and understanding.
- Validate thermal management strategies through module simulations under real-world conditions.
- Design and simulate a reliable Battery Management System for monitoring and controlling the battery module’s electrical performance.
Team Members
Yverick Rangom
Lead Faculty Advisor
University of Waterloo
XiaoYu Wu
Faculty Advisor
University of Waterloo
Robert McMillin
Vocational Faculty Advisor
Lambton College
Mehrdad Kazerani
Additional Faculty Advisor and/or Safety Coordinator
University of Waterloo
Hanieh Nasrollahzadeh
Project Manager
University of Waterloo
Amirhossein Amirsoleymani
Battery Pack Hardware Lead
University of Waterloo
Mohammadreza Razmi Khanghah
Battery Pack Software Lead
University of Waterloo
Alexei Abiiaka
Communications Lead, BattScholar 1
University of Waterloo
Chris Arzoumanian
BattScholar 2
University of Waterloo
Nathaniel Santos
BattScholar 3
Lambton College
Danton Webster
BattScholar 4
Lambton College
Get Involved
We’re hiring throughout the year for contributors and co-leads (most students switch during co-op, so we have 2 leads per area). If you’re inquisitive, motivated and safety-conscious, let’s have a chat. Apply at uwevolution.com.
To reach us feel free to send us an email at: [email protected]