The Berkeley Hyperloop team comprises of 35+ University of California, Berkeley students who are designing and manufacturing a pod for the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod competition. Our roles include engineering design, manufacturing, project management, maintaining sponsor relations, and a lot more.
Leadership
The directors work on team integration and the bigger picture. They also ensure the effective functioning of the team.
Conlon Meek | LinkedIn
Conlon | Project Manager
Prakhar Agarwal | LinkedIn
Prakhar | Technical Director
Braking
The braking team designs and implements the braking system that stops the pod from over 200+ MPH
Daniel Melles | LinkedIn
Daniel Melles | Braking Lead
Structures
The structures team designs and manufactures the chassis and other structural elements of the pod
Mayank Gupta | LinkedIn
Mayank Gupta | Co-lead
Seth Bloomer | Linkedin
Seth Bloomer | Co-lead
Signals and Controls
S&C is responsible for the electronics, software and navigation system of the pod.
Esteban Tabares | LinkedIn
Esteban Tabares | Co-lead
Mark Theis | LinkedIn
Mark Theis | Co-lead
Stability
The stability team design the wheels, suspension and other stability systems for the pod
Rachel Williams | LinkedIn
Rachel Williams | Co-lead
Zachary Elshaer | LinkedIn
Zachary Elshaer | Co-lead
Propulsion
The propulsion team designs the drivetrain of the pod. They are responsible for power transmission and motor integration.
Business
Eric Hovagim | LinkedIn
Eric Hovagim | Business Lead
Carter Gache | LinkedIn
Carter Gache | Business Lead
Advisors
Aaron Ong | Grad Advisor
Cloud Lee | Grad Advisor
Jordan Francis | Grad Advisor
Akhil Devarakonda | Industry