HUAS

As a member of the Harvard Undergraduate Automotive Society (HUAS), I contributed to a range of motorsport-related initiatives, including F1 watch parties, intercollegiate car meets, and karting events. My most significant contribution came during my final year, when I led the mechanical side of a project to convert the club’s aging combustion-powered go-kart into a fully electric prototype.

The kart had evolved over time, but this marked its first complete drivetrain overhaul. I was responsible for the full disassembly of the original internal combustion setup and began designing and fabricating the required components for the electric conversion. This included the motor mount, a custom battery mounting system, and a redesigned steering linkage to accommodate the new component layout.

The project was modeled almost entirely in SolidWorks, with structural checks performed in COMSOL to ensure center of mass, stiffness and fit before fabrication. Several parts were machined and installed prior to my departure, and I left detailed CAD files, dimensioned drawings, and build documentation to allow future HUAS members to complete the project.