Meet the team.

Aarjav Jain

Electrical Director

Aarjav Jain

Electrical Director

"I'm a 4th year computer engineering student. I joined UBC Solar in Fall 2023 as an Embedded Systems member, and have loved working and growing with our team since. I am super excited to contribute to UBC Solar’s exponential growth, excellence, and achievement which we will demonstrate next at 2027’s Formula Sun Grand Prix!"

Tima Komarov

Team Captain

Tima Komarov

Team Captain

"I am a third year economics student with an interest in motorsport and sustainable technology. This will be my second year on the team and I look forward to leading the team through the production and competition of our next generation solar car. Solar is an incredible team of dedicated and passionate students and I am honoured to lead the team in competing at FSGP 2027."

Rebecca Rathlef

Mechanical Co-Director

Rebecca Rathlef

Mechanical Co-Director

"Hi everyone! I’m in my third year of mech eng, and beyond stoked to be leading UBC Solar’s mechanical division. I joined the team in 2023, and previously led our Vehicle Dynamics subteam. Solar is an unbeatable place to develop technical skills in design, validation, manufacturing, and project management. We tackle complex, exciting problems on the daily, with a group of dedicated future engineers."

Chris Poovantana

Mech Project Manager

Chris Poovantana

Mech Project Manager

"Hi everyone! I’m a fifth-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of British Columbia. I joined the UBC Solar Design Team in Fall 2022 as a chassis member and currently serve as a Structures Lead while also supporting the team in an executive program management role. In this position, I work closely with the Technical Director to help coordinate projects across the division and support the team in achieving its technical and organizational goals. UBC Solar has been an incredible environment to grow as an engineer. Through the team, I’ve gained hands-on experience leading multidisciplinary projects, managing complex design work, and collaborating with talented teammates to bring ambitious engineering ideas to life. Being part of a passionate group of future engineers building a solar-powered car makes the experience both challenging and deeply rewarding."