UBC CHEM-E-CAR

ABOUT uS

Chem-E-Car is a multi-disciplinary engineering design team that competes in the annual AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) Regional and National Chem-E-Car Competitions.

The goal of the competition is to build a shoebox sized car that travels a specified distance. Chem-E-Car provides the opportunity for UBC Engineering students to work on Mechanical, Propulsion, Circuitry, and Laboratory teams - learning valuable technical, interpersonal, and project management skills.

About

team executives

Our Captains and Sub-Team Leads!

Captain

Vaishnav Harne

I am a third year standing Chemical Engineering student at UBC. Outside of school I enjoy playing volleyball, video games and listening to music. I'm extremely excited to lead the team this year. If you ever see me around the atrium feel free to say hi!

Captain

Emma Lunau Smith

I am currently heading into my third year at UBC to study Chemical Engineering! I love travelling, books/literature, and musical theatre! You’ll often see me studying in the campus libraries and cafés or sightseeing around Vancouver! I'm always happy to talk so feel free to say hi if you see me around!

Propulsion Team Co-Lead

Niki McIntosh

I’m a third year in chemistry, environmental and life science, and my main interest is in clean energy:) In my free time you can usually find me playing guitar or binging a new TV series! I’m looking forward to co-leading the propulsion subteam with Ria!

Propulsion Team Co-Lead

Ria Bhattacharya

I am a third-year Civil Engineering student passionate about innovative designs and sustainable practices. My favourite things to do are eat, take naps, and find new music to listen to! This year, I'm excited about co-leading the propulsion team alongside Niki :)

Laboratory Team Co-Lead

Göksu Dilek

Hello! my name is göksu, and i am a third year-standing chemical and biological engineering student, currently on co-op doing stem cell research! i am a big reader, and i enjoy learning about all things science. in my free time, i like to explore the city and the surroundings, take long walks on the beach, and listen to music from around the world.

Laboratory Team Co-Lead

Hosaam Ramadan

I am a fourth year Chemical and Biological Engineering student on co-op doing lithium-ion battery R&D. I am currently interested in energy storage and water pollution control. I love to bike, cook, read books, and stay updated on new technologies in my free time.

Mechanical Team Lead

Kosei Ogawa

I am a fourth year Chemical and Biological Engineering Student at UBC. I love spending time doing sports, playing games and reading books. If someone is talking about the smartest person in ChemEcar, that’s me.

Circuitry Team Lead

Michael Tan

I am in my fourth year of electrical engineering and currently on co-op for the next year. Outside of school and work, I play hockey in UBC’s intramural league, enjoy watching shows, and love to explore the outdoors!

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Jonathan Verrett

Jonathan Verrett has been the UBC AIChE Chapter Advisor since 2016. In this role he supports Chem-E-Car as well as promotes other AIChE activities for students including conferences, competitions and awards.

Safety Officer

Kendra Lenior

Hey! I just finished a 16-month co-op term and now I’m in my 4th year of Chemical and Biological Engineering :) My hobbies right now include Duolingo-ing German, crochet, hiking, and playing intramural volleyball!

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Current Work

UBC Chem-E-Car will attend the 2023 National AlChE Chem-E-Car Competition in Orlando, Florida.

The team strives to design innovative timing mechanisms, fuel cells, and a unique car every year. We hope to continue to do this while teaching others about this technology, and growing as a team.

Accolades

2023

AIChE Nationals Chem-E-Car Competition - 31st out of 50 teams

AIChE Regionals Chem-E-Car Competition - 1st Place

AIChE Regionals Poster Competition - 1st Place

2022

AIChE Nationals Chem-E-Car Competition - 15th out of 37 teams

AIChE Regionals Chem-E-Car Competition - 1st Place

AIChE Regionals Poster Competition - 1st Place

2021

AIChE Nationals Chem-E-Car Competition - Top 5

AIChE Nationals Poster Competition - 2nd Place

AIChE Regionals Chem-E-Car Competition - 1st Place

AIChE Regionals Poster Competition - 1st Place

2020

2019

Competitions were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AIChE Regionals Chem-E-Car Competition - 1st Runner-Up

AIChE Regionals Poster Competition - 1st Runner-Up

AIChE Student Paper Competition - 1st Runner-Up

2018

AIChE Nationals Chem-E-Car Competition - 25th out of 40 teams

AIChE Nationals Poster Competition - 1st place
AIChE Regionals Chem-E-Car Competition - 1st place
AIChE Regionals Poster Competition - 1st place

2017

World Congress Competition - 7th out of 18 teams

World Congress Poster Competition - 1st place

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