OUR TEAM

Since 2000, Monash Motorsport has established a culture focused on collaboration and learning in all aspects of engineering. The entirely student-run team designs, manufactures, tests and competes with formula style race cars in the Formula SAE and Formula Student competitions in both Australia and Europe. Within the team, students from a diverse range of faculties gain practical, and industry-relevant skills to complement the education they receive at Monash University. The team is comprised of five technical sections and one business section, each focused on a unique aspect of the team’s operations. As we work together, the team strives toward the vision of driving to be better together.

OUR VALUES

Performance

We maximise every event.

We want to be the benchmark.

We perform on and off the track.

We produce repeatable results.

camaraderie

We succeed and fail as a team.

We value and care for each other.

We support each other.

We persevere together.

Professionalism

We hold each other accountable.

We communicate openly.

We take pride in our presentation.

We invest in our relationships.

learning

We share knowledge.

We learn from our experiences.

We build on the team’s knowledge.

We seek greater understanding.

Upper Management

evan polyzos

**Chief Executive Officer**
As CEO, Evan commands the overall operations and the technical team, providing guidance to all departments and parts. He determines the team’s goals and vision, and plans out the timeline and structure for the year.

john zhang

**Chief Operating Officer**
As COO, John supports Evan with all team operations. He works closely with our CTOs and is responsible for consolidating and integrating our approach to the design of M25.

McLaren Pavlou

**Chief Technical Officer - Electrical Systems**
As our Electrical Systems CTO, McLaren is responsible for overseeing the technical design concepts from our Autonomous Systems, E-Powertrain and Electronics sub-teams.

Peter dunley

**Chief Technical Officer - Mechanical Systems**
As our Mechanical Systems CTO, Peter is responsible for overseeing the operations of our Mechanical Structures, Chassis, Aerodynamics and Vehicle Performance sub-teams.

Aerodynamics

The Aerodynamics department is aimed at maximising on track performance through utilising aerodynamic devices to produce downforce. This consists of the advanced design, CFD simulation, composite manufacturing and on track validation of the vehicle’s aerodynamic package.

Connor clifford

**Aerodynamics Manager**
**Composite Design**

Jaidyn Arneill

**Aero Design & CFD Development**

Luke O'Brien

**Aero Design & CFD Development**

Christina Prakash

**Wind Tunnel & Aero Design**

Autonomous SYSTems

The Autonomous Systems department is responsible for all the software and hardware that goes into making a Formula Student Driverless car. They cover Perception, State Estimation and Mapping, Path Planning, Motion Control and Vehicle Actuation and the associated hardware. In addition they are also responsible for packaging all this efficiently and integrating our computing, sensor and actuation hardware with the LV loom - ensuring that the car can see, think and navigate about the track, without compromising on vehicle performance.

Fay briggs

**Autonomous Systems Manager**
**Vehicle Interface**

Monic
a maroki

**Perception**
**DevOps**

Kobe nadji

**Motion Planning**
**Perception**

sharan satheeshkumar

**Vehicle Interface**

skye stokes

**Motion Planning**
**Perception**

Ryan wong

**Motion Planning**
**State Estimation**

Business

The Business Department handles everything from sponsorships and events to marketing and design for the team. They are involved in the procurement and maintaining of relationships with sponsors as well as managing the social media channels for the team. In addition, they are also responsible for internal and external team events and any non engineering design tasks such as livery.

Jonathan He

**Senior Business Liaison**

Ally Agha-Amiri

**Senior Business Liaison**

Ritika Srivathsan

**Senior Business Liaison**

Chassis

The Chassis Department is responsible for designing and developing the structural backbone of the car. This includes the monocoque, wheels and mechanical responsibilities of the accumulator design. With a focus on understanding complex loadings and utilising advanced composite manufacturing techniques, the department delivers lightweight, high-performance, and durable components that form the foundation of the vehicle.

Anesshae Prekkash

**Chassis Manager**
**Accumulator Structure**

Samuel Scroggie

**Accumulator Structure**

Peter Vetsicas

**Accumulator Structure**

Electronics

The Electronics Department focuses on the vehicle’s low-voltage systems, ensuring reliable distribution of power and communication of signals. This includes the design and integration of LV power distribution, wiring harnesses, safety systems and autonomous hardware. This department collaborates closely with others to ensure a seamless, reliable operation and functionality throughout the car.

Juliette Masson

**Electronics Manager**
**Autonomous Hardware**

Ethan Dharmawardena

**Data Acquisition**

E-powerTrain

The E-Powertrain Department is responsible for developing and managing the Tractive System for M25. This includes the in-house design and development of the Accumulator, Battery Management System (BMS), Inverter and HV Distribution. It is critical that the E-Powertrain department delivers power efficiently and safely to ensure the peak performance of M25.

Cooper cann

**E-Powertrain Manager**
**Inverter**

Mechanical Structures

The Mechanical Structures department specialises in the design, optimisation and manufacturing of the vehicle's outboard and driver ergonomics systems, including the drivetrain, cooling, braking system and steering systems. Mechanical Structures don't just design. They test, validate and optimise mechanical components to maximise outright performance, drivability and reliability.

Daniel Mastromanno

**Mechanical Structure Manager**
**Motors**

THomas harrison

**Gearbox, Hubs & Uprights**

Daniel hewitt-perraud

**Steering & Driverless**

jordan sapountzis

**Principle Engineer**

Vehicle Performance

The Vehicle Performance Department aims to extract the full potential of the vehicle by optimizing its dynamic behavior and overall performance. The department plays a critical role during the concept stage, evaluating design choices and their impact on vehicle handling and efficiency through simulation. With responsibility for designing the suspension layout, and torque vectoring VP ensures precise control of the car’s performance. During testing, the team uses data analysis and parameter tuning to refine performance, continually pushing the limits of the car’s capabilities.