UBC CHEM-E-CAR

CHECK OUT OUR NATIONALS COMPETITION CAR!

We competed at the AIChE Chem-E-Car Competition in Phoenix, Arizona. Watch this video to learn more about our 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

Harshit Kohli

I'm currently on co-op after finishing my third year of Chemical & Biological Engineering. I am also a Residence Advisor for UBC Student Housing. You might find me running around campus when it's sunny!

Captain

Emmanuel Santacruz

I'm a third-year electrical engineering student and have been a member of Chem-E-Car since 2020. Currently leading as a co-captain, my goal is to improve the design team’s technical, inquisitive and creative skills!

Propulsion Team Co-Lead + Finance Officer

Kendra Leinor

After finishing 3rd year of Chemical and Biological Engineering, I've since been on co-op in electrochemistry R&D! My favorite things are socializing with fun people, non-fiction literature, volleyball, music, and outdoor explorations :)

Propulsion Team Co-Lead

Nikita Sharma

I am a fourth year Chemical and Biological Engineering student currently on co-op. In my free time you’ll find me either reading, watching Netflix or playing with my puppy, Joey. I am super excited to lead the propulsion team this year with my co-lead!

Laboratory Team Co-Lead

Siddhant Sharma

At UBC, I am specializing in Chemical and Biological Engineering. I am also a member of another design team, UBC BIOMOD. I enjoy spending my leisure time meeting new people and exploring new locations.

Laboratory Team Co-Lead

Emma Lunau-Smith

I am currently heading into my second 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!

Mechanical Team Lead

Sharon Au-Yeung

I am a third year Mechanical Engineering student with a passion for sustainability and product design. As a Chem-E-Car member since 2020 and the team's current Mech Lead, I aim to help the team collaborate and gain important technical skills in mechanical design, CAD, and 3D printing.

Circuitry Team Lead

Vaishnav Harne

I am currently a third year CHBE student and I've been on Chem-E-Car from 2021. As the Circuitry Team Lead I aim to help the team gain technical experience in circuit building and troubleshooting. In my free time I enjoy playing volleyball!

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.

Join Us

Applications closed for now, thank you for your interest!

Applications Closed

Current Work

UBC Chem-E-Car will attend the 2022 National AlChE Chem-E-Car Competition in Phoenix, Arizona.

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

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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