Meet the Team
Discover the talented individuals who make ORSOL's innovative solutions possible.
SAS Mentors
Tom Grant
Principal Analytical Training Consultant at SAS
Tom Grant served as ORSOL's mentor and primary point of contact for outreach, facilitating access to software and resources from the company and supporting the team throughout the project.
Lori Downen
Academic Program Manager at SAS
Lori Downen played a key role in supporting the team’s professional growth and industry engagement, regularly sharing information about relevant events, opportunities, and resources to help the team expand their network and visibility.
Faculty Mentor
Professor Sivaranjani Seetharaman
Assistant Professor of the School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University
Her research focuses on the intersection of control theory and machine learning, specifically for distributed decision-making in large-scale cyber-human systems. Including applications to transportation networks, power grids, and interconnected infrastructures.
Project Leader
Hyunsang (Ethan) Cho
BS Computer Engineering
Class of Spring 2025
Ethan Cho, the dedicated leader of Team ORSOL, expertly oversees all projects and ensures the team consistently delivers innovative and effective solutions to complex real-world problems.
Team Leaders
AI/ML OPTIMIZATION
Jihyo Park
BS Computer Engineering
Jihyo Park, the sub-team leader of the AI/ML Optimization Team, Jihyo Park is the sub-team leader of the AI/ML Optimization Team, specializing in enhancing machine learning models for efficiency and performance.
SYNTHETIC DATA
Jaewon (Jae) Cho
BS Computer Engineering
Jaewon Cho, sub-team leader of the Synthetic Data Team, oversees the creation and use of artificial data that mimics real-world data. Ensuring the data is accurate and realistic enough for testing, training AI models, and conducting experiments.
Marketing Leader
Marketing Head: Renee Chang
BS Computer Graphics Technology
Class of 2025
Renee Chang, currently studying CGT at Purdue University, specializing in animation and visual effects. They are proficient in Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Adobe Creative Suite, and other related tools. She has created visuals for the SAS Curiosity Cup.
Previous Leaders
Project Leader:
Ryan Hsieh
BS Computer Engineering
Class of 2024
Ryan Hsieh was the project leader in Fall 2024, he led Team ORSOL to becoming the winning team of the 2024 SAS Hackathon, demonstrating expertise in data-driven innovation. Ryan is currently pursuing graduate studies, further expanding his technical and analytical capabilities.
Project Leader:
Byung Wook (Wooky) Kim
BS Computer Engineering
Class of 2024
Wooky Kim was the project leader of a highly successful team that secured 2nd place out of 107 teams in the 2024 SAS Curiosity Cup, displaying exceptional leadership and strategic skills. Currently pursuing a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University in New York City.
ORSOL Alumni
Akanksh Rao
B.S. in Computer Engineering
Alexa Noto
B.S. in Computer Engineering
Ankitha Mallekav
B.S. in Computer Engineering
Shounak Mukherjee
B.S. in Computer Engineering
Spencer Gries
B.S. in Computer Engineering
Thilak Babu
B.S. in Computer Engineering
Zach Witeck
B.S. in Data Analytics
Jared Park
B.S. in Computer Engineering
Kisal Wijesooriya
B.S. in Mathematics and Applied Statistics