Our Team
Asher Barnsdale
Chief Engineer
Asher is a third-year mechanical engineering student. As Chief Engineer he heads our team. Outside of AERO, Asher is an avid climber and adventure seeker.
Alex Rome
PRESIDENT
He’s the president.
Lucas Spak-Walsworth
MECH LEAD
He’s the mech lead
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
He’s the software lead
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
Business things
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.