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ILLINI ELECTRIC MOTORSPORT | FSAE
Front Wing Structures Lead•Aug 2024 – Present
Project Overview
- Headed product development of an 8-element carbon fiber front wing using Ansys ACP and Mechanical to define ply schedules, limiting deflection to 0.125" while minimizing mass.
- Engineered carbon-fiber struts in PTC Creo, validated via Ansys Static Structural to withstand 1,533 N of downforce, achieving a 42% weight reduction compared to legacy aluminum designs.
- Fabricated a complete 21-element aero package, executing 100+ hours of precision pre-preg carbon fiber layup to ensure high-fidelity surface finish.
- Directed a team of 6 through the full 2026 vehicle lifecycle, managing timelines to ensure on-time delivery of design, manufacturing, and testing milestones.
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