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!

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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