About Shrey Bishnoi & Premkumar Naikar

Shrey Bishnoi:

Shrey is currently part of the Deep Orange 17 team at Clemson, where I am a part of Vehicle Performance and am responsible for steering, wheel packaging, and ride performance.  

My approach to vehicle dynamics is rooted in my time with my Formula Student team, Pravega Racing, where I led Vehicle Performance R&D. My experience in FSAE led me to join Deep Orange since it offered a similar work environment but in a newer challenge of building a solar powered EV for BMW. My time in these student-run teams sparked an interest in the 'how' of building things I have designed or will design at an OEM. So, I have specialized in manufacturing and quality along with VD during my Master’s in Automotive Engineering here at Clemson. My goal is to take this dual focus on dynamics and manufacturing to an OEM, where I can ensure that the performance we simulate is executed perfectly on the production line.

I have always enjoyed cars and the culture around them. When he is not working, he watches videos about them or playing video games. In fact, some of his favorite memories in recent times have been karting days with DO friends.

Premkumar Naikar:

Prem is currently pursuing my Master’s in Automotive Engineering with a specialization in Vehicle Dynamics. He is part of Deep Orange 17 as a Vehicle Dynamics Lead, working on front and rear suspension design and optimizing vehicle handling performance. Prem's journey started during SAE Baja in undergrad, where he was introduced to vehicle design and system integration in off-road conditions. That experience sparked his interest in how vehicles function as a complete system and led me to Clemson and Deep Orange.

In Baja, Prem initially worked on designing and testing a 4WD drivetrain system. Later, as a primary driver, he became more involved in ride and handling, often giving feedback on vehicle behavior. That experience further strengthened my interest in contributing to improvements in automotive engineering.

Deep Orange 17 has since given him exposure to a more structured, industry-oriented approach to vehicle development. Outside academics, he enjoys driving and motorsports, which is why he has also taken up sim racing as a hobby.