Our Team
Asher Barnsdale
Chief Engineer
Asher is a fourth-year student studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria. As Chief Engineer he is responsible for leading and overseeing the team’s key technical project. Outside of AERO, he spends his time running, climbing, hiking, and cooking.
Alex Rome
PRESIDENT
Alex Rome is the President of UVic Aero. He leads and manages the team and team events. Alex is a third year mechanical engineer and is interested in aircraft design, testing and manufacturing. In his free time Alex likes to hike, downhill ski, and play squash.
Lucas Spak-Walsworth
MECH LEAD
Lucas is a third-year mechanical engineering student. As the mechanical lead, he coordinates the design, manufacturing, and testing of aircraft structures, mechanisms, and aerodynamics. Outside of AERO, Lucas likes to sail, take photos, and play the clarinet.
Ben Parker
Electrical LEad
Ben is a fourth-year student in the electrical engineering program at the University of Victoria. His interests include trends in semiconductor fabrication, unconventional computing, and drone technology. After graduating he hopes to do semiconductor verification work to further develop his understanding of modern computer architecture. Ben resides in Victoria, British Columbia and enjoys sailing, cycling, and playing trumpet in his free time.
Wil Fehr
Software Lead
Wil is a third year electrical engineering student at the University of Victoria. When not busy with his studies or AERO, he can be found cooking, carving little trinkets, or helping run Vikes Improv.
Sam Scalabrino
Director of outreach
Sam is a fourth year mechanical engineering student with an interest in aircraft safety features and biomedical applications in aviation. Outside of AERO her hobbies include sewing, biking, and reading.
Sydney Porter
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Sydney is a second year physics and ocean atmospheric science student with a private pilots license and float & glider ratings. In her free time Sydney enjoys baking, hiking and paragliding.
Dr. Afzal Suleman
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Afzal Suleman is a professor in the department of mechanical engineering. He has extensive experience in the aerospace field and is currently an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He has been advising and mentoring the UVic AERO team since its inception at the University of Victoria in 2002.