Meet the Team
CSalt is organized into four subteams: Membrane, Mechanical, Community Connections, and Business. Our team of 26 students represents five Cornell colleges: Engineering, Arts & Sciences, Human Ecology, Public Policy, and Industrial & Labor Relations.
Leadership
Lenan Zhang
Advisor
Cornell Assistant Professor
lzhang@cornell.edu
Max Kinder
President
Class of 2027, Mechanical Engineering
dmk299@cornell.edu
Grace Coleman
Vice President
Class of 2027, Chemical Engineering
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.
Findlay Hartman
Membrane Lead
Class of 2027, Materials Science and Engineering
fgh36@cornell.edu
Grace Coleman
Member
Class of 2027, Chemical Engineering
gmc234@cornell.edu
Howard Denney
Member
Class of 2027, Materials Science and Engineering
hdd23@cornell.edu
Joe Dalton
Member
Class of 2027, Mechanical Engineering
jrd234@cornell.edu
Maddie Adams
Member
Class of 2027, Chemical Engineering
mra234@cornell.edu
Mahika Arora
Member
Class of 2027, Chemical Engineering
ma234@cornell.edu
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
Class of 2027, Mechanical Engineering
mpp72@cornell.edu
Matt Heering
Member
Class of 2027, Mechanical Engineering
mh234@cornell.edu
Kasper Atkinson
Member
Class of 2027, Mechanical Engineering
ka234@cornell.edu
Alex Weng
Member
Class of 2027, Mechanical Engineering
aw234@cornell.edu
Deven Chakrabarti
Member
Class of 2027, Chemical Engineering
dc234@cornell.edu
Mia Bressler
Member
Class of 2028, Environmental Engineering
mb234@cornell.edu
Maxwell Kinder
Member
Class of 2027, Mechanical Engineering
dmk299@cornell.edu
Sonja Larson
Member
Class of 2028, Physics
sl234@cornell.edu
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
Class of 2027, ORIE
smw373@cornell.edu
Jaden Visioli
Member
Class of 2027, ORIE
jv234@cornell.edu
Nick Arana
Member
Class of 2027, ORIE
na234@cornell.edu
Sam Perez
Member
Class of 2027, ILR
sp234@cornell.edu
Winnie Matanmi
Member
Class of 2027, Chemical Engineering
wm234@cornell.edu
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.
Cate Defa
Community Connections Co-Lead
Class of 2027, ORIE
cd662@cornell.edu
Sam Notch
Community Connections Co-Lead
Class of 2027, HBHS
sln75@cornell.edu
Daniel Wang
Member
Class of 2027, Computer Science and Mathematics
dw234@cornell.edu
Isabelle Salaun
Member
Class of 2027, Chemistry
is234@cornell.edu
Lauren Fernandez
Member
Class of 2027, Environment and Sustainability
lf234@cornell.edu