Meet the Executive Board

Hey everyone! My name is Rudy Beauchesne and I am pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. I love all things sustainability and I certainly do love talking about it. Regarding career interests, I am currently interested in power and energy systems. It is so intriguing to explore the number of ways we provide for our energy-based needs. I enjoy playing badminton and hanging out with friends in my spare time. 

rudyb2@illinois.edu

Hi! My name is Darren Liao and I am a sophomore studying Computer Engineering. Some of my academic interests include robotics, computer vision, and machine learning. Outside of school, I enjoy working out, playing spikeball, playing board games, and playing Brawl Stars.

darrenl4@illinois.edu

Hi Everyone! My name is Matthew Kwong and I’m studying aerospace engineering with a minor in music and computer science. Outside of being interested in renewable energy and engineering, I enjoy my hobbies of playing the cello, violin, piano, and video games. As for my professional career interests, I hope to be able to work in the aircraft industry as an aerospace or software engineer. Overall, I look forward to spreading my passion for renewable energy and the projects we will take on this year!

mk115@illinois.edu

Hey there! I'm a passionate student majoring in Electrical Engineering who is deeply intrigued by computer vision and the captivating realm of sensors. When I'm not engrossed in my studies, I indulge in drumming, badminton, and anime. I'm an active InSPIRE member, excited about the opportunity to contribute as a project manager. 

krish3@illinois.edu

Hey everyone! My name is Maxwell (you can call me Max) Li and I am studying Materials Science and Engineering. I am interested in renewable energy, especially the materials that go into making it better. Outside of classes, I enjoy reading, playing video games, traveling, and hanging out with friends. I am also a big sports fan, and I follow soccer (Tottenham) and football (Ravens and Illinois). I am excited to see the projects we can accomplish this year. 

ml142@illinois.edu

Hello! My name is Yifan Zhao and I am pursuing a B.S. in electrical engineering. I take great interest in renewable energy, as well as circuit design and computer programming. Outside of school, I love to watch movies, exercise, and meet new people! I’m excited to be a part of this team and I can’t wait to contribute my skills to build a more sustainable future.

yzhao246@illinois.edu

Hey! My name is Isaiah Kim and I am pursuing a B.S. in Material Science & Engineering. I am hopeful to improve renewable energy to protect the environment. In my spare time, I like to draw and stay active! I look forward to being able to contribute my design skills to expand the outreach of InSPIRE!

isaiahk2@illinois.edu

Hello! My name is Nathanael. I'm pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a minor in sustainability. Outside of class, I enjoy various hobbies, such as woodworking and blacksmithing. I've always been fascinated by renewable energy, and I'm thrilled to have InSPIRE as an outlet to work on exciting projects and teach others about sustainable technology.

nsala6@illinois.edu

Hey! My name is Siddh Shah,  a current Computer Engineering student interested in renewable energy, robotics, and computational science. Outside of academics, I enjoy working out, playing video games, watching TV, biking, and listening to a wide variety of musical genres. Overall, I’m excited to see what we can achieve in InSPIRE in the future!

siddh2@illinois.edu