Prospective Aerobody Designs - Gen 12

Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

Description: As the aerodynamics lead for Gen 12, I was responsible for the aerodynamic development of our solar car, designing and evaluating 50+ prospective aerobody designs to maximize performance. Focused on minimizing drag and maximizing efficiency through my optimized design process and iterative testing aiming to have a lower average simulated CdA than Gen 11 (≈0.0667). The optimized design process involved integrating aerodynamic considerations with structural, solar, and mechanical constraints to develop a balanced and high-performance design.

I also led the optimization of our approved designs, implementing more efficient simulation workflows, and automated draftability analysis. These improvements significantly reduced iteration times, allowing for faster design exploration and validation. Collaborating closely with other sub-teams, I ensured seamless integration between aerodynamics and overall vehicle design, contributing to a more streamlined and competitive solar car.