Team 2023
20 engineering students form the basis of the Innoptus Solar Team. Every two years, they build a brand new solar car to participate in international solar challenges. In 2021, the team took their new car, the BluePoint Atlas, to the Solar Challenge Morocco. Last year, the team went to South Africa for the Atlas's second international solar challenge. Now, they are building the tenth Belgian solar car with which they're going to participate in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia, this year.
Cedric Verlinden
TEAM MANAGER
There is one goal that I want to achieve together with the team: becoming world champions at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2023. This will only be possible by providing the ideal combination of team spirit and the will to make our craziest dreams come true...
Pauline Vanvuchelen
BUSINESS RELATIONS & HEAD OF MARKETING
For me, the Solar Team is the symbol of the engineering profession pure and simple: 20 passionate students combining their technical and scientific knowledge to develop a new, innovative and groundbreaking car. Solving unforeseen problems, pushing technological and...
Jochen Valcke
BUSINESS RELATIONS
During my studies as an Industrial Engineer, I have always committed myself to do more than just study.
Within the Solar Team, I want to continue this ambition and turn my education into more than just a job.
With my commitment to the Solar Team, I want to inspire...
Jef Suy
BUSINESS RELATIONS
When I started studying for Technology Engineering at Group T in 2019, I immediately saw a big hype among the students around the Solar Team. This since we won the World Solar Challenge back then! Since then, my goal was to be part of this beautiful project myself...
Bo July
PUBLIC RELATIONS
During my training as a business engineer, I regularly came into contact with certain innovations and technologies from an economic point of view. Although this perspective was very interesting, I was always triggered by the more technical side. Once I started my...
Wout Deckers
HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEER & HEAD OF ENERGY
By pushing the boundaries of renewable technology and expanding them further, we are paving the way towards a carbon-free world. With the Solar Team, we are always looking for innovative systems such as new generation solar cells, batteries and...
Stan Kelchtermans
HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEER
Worldwide, the electrification results in a transition of the mobility due to the high necessity of more environmentally friendly transport. The Solar Team has a two-sided role here. On the one hand innovating at technical level, on the other hand make it more...
Simon Decat
HIGH VOLTAGE ENGINEER
I am personally passionate about sustainability and the environment, and the Solar Team gives me an ideal opportunity to work on new sustainable technologies and implement them in a solar car. For example, in my job I get to work on the solar panel, which is...
Annelies De Geeter
RACE STRATEGIST ENGINEER
As a strategist, I am responsible for getting the best out of the solar car in order to win the upcoming races. This includes monitoring all components of the solar car during the race, such as available and incoming energy, temperature of the engine and brakes...
Ebert Kiekens
LOW VOLTAGE ENGINEER
Participating in this innovative project where we will build a solar car that will travel all over Australia solely on solar energy is an opportunity not to be missed and a huge challenge! After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in industrial sciences at Group T, this...
Lode Keppens
LOW VOLTAGE ENGINEER
Ever since I was little, I have been looking for projects and challenges. After my bachelor this hunger has not diminished. Building a solar car is the ultimate challenge for me!
Together with Ebert, I will be responsible for the Low Voltage parts of the car...
Dries Sanders
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER & HEAD OF MECHANICS
From an early age, I was fascinated by technology and science, so engineering studies really were my cup of tea. After my studies I was looking for a challenge that also has a real impact on our world, the Solar Team was perfect. With twenty...
Olivier Vercammen
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Since childhood, I have been fascinated by technology and cars, but during my engineering studies I missed out on some practical experience. That is why I have now found the ideal challenge at the Solar Team. Together with a group of motivated and creative...
Pieterjan Dobbelaere
PRODUCTION ENGINEER
After having obtained my Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, I was looking for an inspiring challenge to complete my master’s degree. I have been following the ins and outs of the Belgian Solar Team for a while now and I am thrilled to be able to work as a...
Christophe Chenut
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Let's give ourselves the opportunity to reach our dreams! Joining the Solar Team is a unique opportunity to develop our engineering and creative talents while working on a project that is definitely future oriented. After completing my studies, I had to dive into...
Lander Kennes
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
I've been interested in technology since I was a kid, with a passion for anything with a motor, gears and wheels. I also like extreme challenges, such as designing, producing and racing a solar car with 19 other students in 15 months. The choice was quickly made to...
Matthias Witvrouw
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Throughout my trajectory as a mechanical engineering student, my desire to have a positive impact on the future grew. Now that my master studies are over, I want to contribute to the growing legacy of the Belgian Solar Team. Together with Christophe and Lander, we...
Mick De Zeine
AERODYNAMICS ENGINEER
After finishing my master’s degree at Group T, I wanted to end my academic career on a high note. With the Solar Team being in the back of my mind since starting my studies, it was the perfect opportunity to embark on this incredible adventure...
Stijn Vos
AERODYNAMICS ENGINEER
Ever since I was a young boy, I have been intrigued by everything that has to do with science, especially the aero-space industry. At night, I used to dream about riding a rocket to the moon and during the day, I couldn’t help but be amazed by the...
Vincent Mertens
AERODYNAMICS ENGINEER
We are not always aware of it, but the flow of air is ever present around us. It's only when we're running late for an appointment that we notice how hard we have to pedal on our bike. There can't always be a headwind, right? This "invisible" drag results...