Meet the Team
We are a team of student engineers working to transform roadways into renewable energy systems. By capturing excess heat from pavement and converting it into usable electricity through thermoelectric technology, we aim to build smarter, more sustainable infrastructure for cities like Charlotte and beyond.
Amir Bujeti
Group Co-Lead & Outreach Lead
Tyler Challenger
Group Co-Lead & Portfolio Lead
Adrian Avila-Galvan
Research Lead & Note Taker
Michael LeGrand
Design Lead & Documentary Lead
Meet our Mentors
Behind every innovative idea is a team of experienced leaders who help guide it forward. Our mentors provide technical insight, industry expertise, and real world perspective that strengthen Pave the Future at every stage of development. Their support challenges us to think critically, design responsibly, and transform our vision into a solution that can create lasting impact.
Casey Mashburn
Deputy City Engineer for the City of Charlotte
Wesley Sullivan
Mechanical Design Engineer for
Schmalz USA