Team Kaizen, Shell Eco-Marathon

Proud moment for Team Kaizen, PDEU 🇮🇳

Securing 1st position in India for the second consecutive year and achieving 132 km/kWh, placing 13th in the Asia Pacific Region at the Shell Eco-marathon 2026.

This milestone would not have been possible without the constant support, trust, and guidance from our institution, mentors, and sponsors.

We sincerely thank:

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• School of Technology, PDEU
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• GPCL
• Anjali Enterprises

Your belief in our mission empowers us to innovate, compete, and represent India on the global stage.

Grateful. Driven. Just getting started. 🚀

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Something is breathing 👀

🌟 Introducing the Pillar of Leadership and Precision our Team Manager, Vishwajeetsinh Khuman. 🌟

A strategist at heart and a leader in action, Vishwajeetsinh thrives at the intersection of vision, discipline, and determination. With an eye for detail and a drive for excellence, he transforms management into an art of balance where coordination meets creativity and ex*****on meets impact.

In his hands, leadership is not just guidance, but inspiration making every challenge a step toward greatness. 🚀

🚗⚡ Meet Harshvardhan Shah, the driving force behind Team Kaizen’s Autonomous Self-Driving division.

With a passion for innovation and an eye for precision, Harshvardhan ensures that our vehicle doesn’t just move — it thinks on its own. From building algorithms to refining sensor integration and navigation systems, he is constantly pushing the limits of what self-driving technology can achieve.

His leadership is not only about coding and engineering but also about vision — creating a future where autonomous mobility becomes smarter, safer, and more efficient. Under his guidance, Team Kaizen’s journey towards self-driving excellence is turning into a reality, one milestone at a time. 🚦🤖

Meet Chinmay – Mechanical Head of Team Kaizen 🚗⚡

A balance of creativity and precision, Chinmay thrives on teamwork and a passion for continuous learning 📚. Always curious and detail-driven, he turns challenges into opportunities and ideas into reality.

With an innovative mindset and a knack for jugaad 😉, he focuses on designing smarter, lighter, and more efficient solutions. Beyond technical skills, it’s his energy and spirit that keep Kaizen moving forward 🔥.

Because Kaizen is all about continuous improvement—and Chinmay embodies exactly that ✨

Tathya leads Kaizen’s Off-Track Strategists Department, making sure our team shines in every challenge — on the track and beyond. 🌟

From driving efforts for Carbon Footprint Reduction, Technical Innovation, and Safety to helping share Kaizen’s journey through communications, he keeps ideas, plans, and people connected. 🏆

For Tathya, every late-night brainstorm, every plan, and every post is about building momentum — one step closer to the Spirit of Shell Eco-marathon Award and Kaizen’s ultimate vision. 🚀

Aayush powers Kaizen’s electrical core with his spark for circuits, systems, and all things current. With a deep interest in electronics and motor controllers, he knows how to keep the car’s nervous system alive and responsive — from power flow to performance insights.

Often called the “Surgeon of Electricity,” Aayush brings precision to every connection, making sure each wire, component, and system works seamlessly together.

Curious and detail-driven, he thrives on exploring how peripherals can unlock smarter analytics, how circuits can be optimized for efficiency, and how teamwork can turn complex ideas into running systems. 🎛️🔌

Known for his creativity, problem-solving mindset, and team-first approach, he adds both reliability and innovation to Kaizen’s journey. For Aayush, every connection — whether in a circuit or within the team — builds towards something bigger: a prototype that carries Kaizen’s vision forward at the Shell Eco-Marathon 🚗🌍

From the serene calm of the mountains to the dynamic world of circuits and code, that’s where I find my flow. I’m Manav Sheth, and I’m a proud member of Team Kaizen’s electrical team. You could say my happy place is designing the motor controller—a challenge I approach with a calm and composed mindset, always finding my own way to solve the toughest problems.

Being in my third year of ECE, I’m a bit of an electronics enthusiast who loves the thrill of turning ideas into functional systems. Just as trekking in the mountains gives me space for new ideas, being with my team gives me the energy to bring them to life. I thrive on interaction, whether I’m hanging out and having fun with seniors or juniors. I’m a good team player, a chill kind of guy, and always ready to tackle the next big challenge that comes our way.

I believe every project, big or small, is an adventure. And I’m thrilled to be on this journey with Team Kaizen, helping to drive our shared vision forward. 🚀

From the calm of the mountains to the spark of circuits, The Circuit Saint Manav finds his flow in Kaizen’s electrical team. A third-year ECE student with a passion for electronics, he thrives on designing motor controllers and turning complex problems into smooth, working systems. With a calm and composed mindset, he approaches every challenge his own way — patient, steady, and always pushing for smarter solutions. ⚡🚀

For Manav, trekking in the mountains is where new ideas take shape, and Kaizen is where those ideas come alive. Both a team player and an electronics enthusiast, he enjoys the balance of fun interactions with teammates and the thrill of building something bigger together. Every project is an adventure, every circuit a story, and every step forward adds to Kaizen’s shared vision. 🚀

Yajurvi brings precision and clarity to Kaizen’s coding side. With a knack for understanding logic and turning it into functional code, she bridges the gap between concepts and ex*****on. From simplifying problems, debugging with patience, and finding smarter ways to make the system efficient, she adds both reliability and creativity — playing a key role in turning ideas into working systems that drive Kaizen forward. 🚀

With a grounded approach and a steady presence, Yajurvi contributes to the team’s environment in her own way, helping ideas take shape and progress flow.
She values being part of something bigger, where every small step adds up to Kaizen’s shared vision. 🚀

Behind Kaizen’s pursuit of autonomous innovation lies invaluable mentorship⚡️
We deeply appreciate our Autonomous Advisors for guiding us with their knowledge and foresight♠️

Behind every achievement is guidance that matters 💡
Here are our Advisors for 2025-26, supporting us both on and off the track♠️