By Nurah Baseer
The Ohio State University & Columbus State Community College Battery Workforce Challenge team is pleased to introduce our leaders for year one of the competition. We interviewed each team lead to gain insight into their motivation for joining the team, as well as the expertise they provide. Check out their below responses for this fun Q&A.
David DeLisle, project manager
David DeLisle is the project manager for the OSU & Columbus State BattChallenge team and is an OSU master’s student studying electrical engineering. He holds a bachelor’s in electrical and computer engineering from Eastern Michigan University. His academic focus includes power and energy, sustainability, mobility electrification and battery safety technologies.
As project manager, he is eager to explore unique experiences within the competition and make connections to deepen his understanding of the battery industry. Beyond academia, DeLisle is a passionate video gamer and aspires to make substantial contributions to the automotive sector, in addition to being a science communicator.
Q: What excites you the most about the BattChallenge?
A: “I’m excited about the incredible opportunities for students to delve into the realms of batteries, battery systems and cutting-edge advancements in electronic mobility. Even more so is the chance to serve as a science communicator, spreading awareness and knowledge about these groundbreaking technological innovations to the broader world.”
Chulwon Jung, vehicle system integration lead
Chulwon Jung is the vehicle system integration lead for the OSU & Columbus State BattChallenge team and is a first-year doctoral student at OSU studying mechanical engineering. He He hails from Seoul, Korea, where he earned a master’s in automotive engineering from Kookmin University. After earning his master’s, he delved into studies about battery life and safety due to a passion for energy storage and battery technology.
He is enthusiastic about participating in this competition as an opportunity to explore diverse experiences and to enhance expertise in battery systems.
Q: What are you hoping to take away from this experience?
A: “Understanding the industry standards for EV battery packs is a critical aspect of this competition. These standards revolve around energy density, safety, durability and environmental sustainability. Gaining insight into how these parameters are balanced and optimized in the design and manufacturing process is an aspect I eagerly anticipate.”
Anusheel Goswami, engineering manager
Anusheel Goswami is the OSU & Columbus State BattChallenge engineering manager and a second-year master’s student at OSU studying electrical and computer engineering. Goswami hails from Duliajan, India. He holds a bachelor’s in electronics and instrumentation engineering from the National Institute of Technology (Silchar, India).
With the automotive industry’s ongoing transformation into EVs, Goswami sees the BattChallenge as an opportunity to engage with innovations in this rapidly evolving field. The diverse and engaging learning experience of EV battery research, with its multidisciplinary nature, is particularly appealing to him.
Q: What made you want to join your BattChallenge team?
A: “My desire to join the BattChallenge team stems from my passion for batteries. Leveraging my expertise in control systems and a keen interest in optimizing battery performance, I was genuinely intrigued to contribute my skills to the team’s mission.”
Emanuele Gravante battery pack hardware lead
Emanuele Gravante is the battery pack hardware lead for the OSU & Columbus State BattChallenge team and doctoral student at OSU studying mechanical engineering. Gravante hails from Ortelle, a small town in the southernmost region of Italy. He holds a bachelor’s in industrial engineering from the University of Salento (Lecce, Italy) and master’s in automotive engineering from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Modena, Italy). From 2021 to 2023, he was an intern and research scholar at Ohio State’s Center for Automotive Research. Currently, he is working on novel safety concepts related to battery packs.
Q: What’s your why’ behind your decision to take on your current BattChallenge role?
A: “I chose to take this role because it gives me the opportunity to gain not only technical experience but also to improve my soft skills. Additionally, I can transfer my knowledge and experience to new team members, contributing to upgrading their skills.”
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The OSU & Columbus State BattChallenge team is excited to apply their technical expertise to build a winning battery pack in year two. To keep up to date with our team, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
