Meet the Team

CSalt is organized into four subteams: Membrane, Mechanical, Community Connections, and Business. Our team of 51 students represents five Cornell colleges: Engineering, Arts & Sciences, Human Ecology, CALS, AAP, ILR, Public Policy, and Dyson.

Leadership

Lenan Zhang

Faculty Advisor

Cornell Assistant Professor

lzhang@cornell.edu

Max Kinder

President

Mechanical Engineering '27

dmk299@cornell.edu

Grace Coleman

Vice President

Chemical Engineering '27

gmc234@cornell.edu

Membrane Subteam

The Membrane Subteam focuses on the development and optimization of membrane technologies essential for the desalination process. Their work ensures efficient and sustainable water purification.

Anwesha Ghosh

Membrane Lead

Chemical Engineering '28

ag2662@cornell.edu

Findlay Hartman

Student Advisor

Materials Science and Engineering '27

Grace Coleman

Member

Chemical Engineering '27

Wilson Zhang

Member

Chemical Engineering '28

Maddie Adams

Member

Chemical Engineering '27

Joe Dalton

Member

Mechanical Engineering '27

Mahika Arora

Member

Chemical Engineering '27

Ayesha Rahman

Member

Electrical and Computer Engineering '28

Mechanical Subteam

The Mechanical Subteam is responsible for designing and building the mechanical components of our wave-powered desalination system. They work on creating robust and efficient systems to harness wave energy effectively.

Matt Pianka

Mechanical Lead

Mechanical Engineering '27

mpp72@cornell.edu

Kasper Atkinson

Student Advisor

Mechanical Engineering '27

Max Kinder

Member

Mechanical Engineering '27

Matt Heering

Member

Mechanical Engineering '27

Mia Bressler

Member

Environmental Engineering '28

Sonja Larson

Member

Chemistry '28

Deven Chakrabarti

Member

Chemical Engineering '27

Riley Smith

Member

Environment & Sustainability '28

Business Subteam

The Business Subteam handles the strategic and financial aspects of CSalt. They develop business plans, manage resources, and ensure the project's viability and growth.

Skylar Weirens

Business Lead

ORIE '27

smw373@cornell.edu

Kristin O'Shea

Member

Applied Economics and Management '28

Jaden Visioli

Member

ORIE '27

Nick Arana

Member

ORIE '27

Winifred Matanmi

Member

Chemical Engineering '27

Community Connections Subteam

The Community Connections Subteam engages with the broader community to foster awareness and support for sustainable water solutions. They focus on outreach, education, and building partnerships to promote our mission.