OUR TEAM
MEET OUR MEMBERS
MEET AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER SOLAR ELECTRIC RACING CAR TEAM
TeamArrow has been the first Australian team across the finish line in all of the races we have attended, including the 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019 World Solar Challenge, and have represented Australia at events around the world.
We’re incredibly passionate and are always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team. If that sounds like you, reach out and say hi!
- Gain valuable work experience
Get hands-on industry experience
- Increase career prospects
- Attend industry networking events
MEET AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER SOLAR ELECTRIC RACING CAR TEAM
- Gain valuable work experience
Get hands-on industry experience
- Increase career prospects
- Attend industry networking events
TeamArrow has been the first Australian team across the finish line in all of the races we have attended in the 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019 World Solar Challenges and have represented Australia at events around the world.
We’re incredibly passionate and are always on the lookout for like-minded individuals to join our team. If that sounds like you, reach out and say hi!
MANAGEMENT
BRAD SEELEY
PRESIDENT
ANDREW CARR
VICE PRESIDENT
JEFF SLATTERY
SECRETARY
ANTHONY PRIOR
TREASURER
LIAM KINNE
CTO – ELECTRICAL
HAYDN SCOTT-KILSBY
CTO – MECHANICAL
SAMMY CALVERT
MEDIA & MARKETING
PVC PAT
CHIEF CHASSIS TESTER
ELECTRICAL
The electrical team brings life to the solar car, enabling it to absorb the sun’s energy, store it in a battery and hyper-efficiently transform that energy into motion.
A solar electric car uses the same core components as modern electric cars, including Tesla’s, with the added benefit of being able to charge in the sun. By incorporating solar cells into our design, we increase the car’s range while reducing running costs, solving two of the most significant barriers to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles – range anxiety and charging times.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Firmware and software programming
Electronics design and manufacturing (PCBs)
Low-voltage (LV) systems, including driver controls and telemetry
High-voltage (HV) systems, including the battery pack, in-hub BLDC motors and solar
Practical experience with industry-standard electrical CAD tools (Altium Designer, Saturn PCB Toolkit)
Photovoltaic (PV) solar array manufacturing
CURRENT MEMBERS
- Andrew Carr
- Liam Kinne
- Isaac Truscott
- Christian Nebe
- Matt Grant
Ethan Wallen
MECHANICAL
The mechanical team are responsible for designing and manufacturing all of the mechanical systems of the solar car, such as the suspension, chassis, ergonomics and aerodynamics.
A solar car focuses heavily on aerodynamics, as reducing drag can significantly improve a vehicle’s range and speed with the same electrical consumption. This is particularly important for an endurance race, such as the World Solar Challenge. This also means that the solar car has to be easy to drive and comfortable for long distances. The mechanical team uses a variety of industry tools to ensure the most efficient and safe solar car is developed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Designing, manufacturing and testing of mechanical systems
Practical experience with industry-standard CAD and CAE tools (Solidworks, Ansys)
Aerodynamics modelling (CFD)
- Hands-on experience manufacturing composite materials and fabricating metals
- Interface directly with other TeamArrow divisions to ensure their system requirements can be met
Ensure vehicle crash safety
CURRENT MEMBERS
Aravind ‘Vinny’ Payyapatt
- Haydn Scott-Kilsby
- Elisabeth Kong
- Brad Seeley
- Ryan Kamau
- Tim Volk
Blake Bonney
Olivia ‘Liv’ Blight
Jack Chilton
MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP
The media, marketing and sponsorship team is responsible for executing strategies to recruit new members, gain corporate sponsorship and not only nurture these partnerships but ensure the TeamArrow brand is consistent, cohesive and engaging across all platforms.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely heavily on corporate sponsorship, as well as passionate students and industry professionals to be able to build a new solar car biennially. It’s our job to make sure TeamArrow puts its best foot forward across all channels to draw our key stakeholders in and keep them engaged.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Social media content creation and engagement
- Creation and execution of strategic marketing plans
- Public relations (PR), communication and event management
Recruitment of sponsors and team members
Manage sponsor expectation, satisfaction and retention
- Photography and videography
- Graphic design for digital and print
CURRENT MEMBERS
- Sammy Calvert
- Ryan Kamau
Lee Moles
SOLAR
The solar team is responsible for designing and building the solar energy system, including encapsulating the solar panels and evaluating and acquiring Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPTs) to maximise the power delivered to the car captured from the sun.
Solar arrays are the power source for the car, so getting these built correctly and efficiently is crucial. As a member of the solar team, we get hands-on experience in building panels and work closely with the mechanical and aerodynamics teams to ensure the array is integrated into the car to maximise both solar collection and aerodynamic performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Building solar panels and arrays from scratch
Ensuring solar arrays are effectively integrated into the overall solar car design
- Attaching the final solar array to the car and testing it works correctly
CURRENT MEMBERS
- Anthony Prior
- Robert Mair
