Administration Team

led by Thomas LaMotte

Mahathi Harith
VP of Events

  • Mahathi is an undergraduate at The University of Texas at Austin studying Chemical Engineering Honors in the Cockrell School of Engineering. She conducts research in the Korgel Research Group, where she synthesizes silicon quantum dots and develops scalable production methods for next-generation optoelectronic applications. Her broader research background spans AAV purification modeling and independent research on the biochemistry of Alzheimer's disease. On campus, Mahathi mentors students at Austin-area Title I schools through the SEEK program and is a member of AIChE and ISPE. She is passionate about sustainable energy, materials innovation, and expanding access to STEM education. Outside of school, she enjoys playing violin, traveling, hiking, and baking and has a particular weakness for anything involving sugar and chocolate.

BS in Chemical Engineering ‘29

Annabelle Harvey
VP of Events

  • Anna is an undergraduate student majoring in Geology with a focus on energy systems, green energy, and resource security. Her academic interests combine the geosciences and the evolving energy sector, particularly in supporting sustainable energy development and responsible resource management. She is interning at TRC as an Environmental Intern, where she is gaining experience in environmental analysis and applied geoscience through compliance and regulation. Her research interests include the energy transition, rare earth mineral extraction, carbon capture and decarbonization, and nuclear waste disposal. On campus, she is involved in the Campus Environmental Center, the Outdoors Club, and the Longhorn Energy Club. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, and traveling.

BS in General Geology ‘28

Samanvita Kasibhatla
VP of Socials

  • Samanvita is a rising sophomore Chemical Engineering student excited to explore novel energy technology and applications to secure a sustainable future. She loves investigating sophisticated systems, from UT EcoCAR’s autonomous electric vehicle to her research in molten salt nuclear reactors, and is devoted to translating complex concepts into digestible information, hoping to contribute to the ever-dynamic energy technology industry one day. As VP of Socials, she hopes to gain exposure into the detailed planning and execution of events to successfully navigate inquisitive UT students to explore their interests in the diverse energy industry. Aside from her academic interests, she enjoys painting, watching TV shows, and spending time with friends.

BS in Chemical Engineering ‘29

Sunishka Bera
VP of Socials

  • Sunishka is a junior undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Business. Her academic interests are focused on the nexus of energy, policy, and business. Previously, she has interned with HDR Inc. as a Power Resources Intern, contributing to projects predominantly related to solar design. This past year, she interned with TechnipFMC, getting involved in the oil and gas industry, working on improvement projects on subsea equipment as a Product Performance Intern. This summer, she will be at ExxonMobil as a Subsea Intern. She is also the President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, where she has helped collaborate with other student organizations, sought out and maintained corporate partners, and aided her team in accomplishing their goals to encourage a welcoming culture and provide resources to members. She is an Engineering Ambassador for the Cockrell School, communicating often with prospective students, admitted students, and donors to share her experiences. In her spare time, she loves to work out, read, paint, and try new foods!

BS in Mechanical Engineering ‘27

John (Jack) Grove
VP of Finance

  • John is an undergraduate Chemical Engineering student with a strong interest in the financial side of the energy industry. On campus, he is involved in organizations focused on energy and finance, where he continues to build his understanding of financial analysis and the broader energy landscape. John hopes to pursue a career in energy investment banking after graduation. Outside of school, he spends much of his time training for Ironman triathlons. He also enjoys following motorsport and European football, reading, and finding out where to travel to next.

BS in Chemical Engineering ‘29

Parnian Ebrahimi
VP of Finance

  • Parnian is an undergraduate student majoring in Finance with a concentration in Energy, Finance, and Law, along with a minor in Real Estate. She is actively involved in Women in Energy, the KBH Energy Center, and the Real Estate Center, and serves as a junior editor for the Developing Economist, where she spends time engaging with new ideas and insights on economic trends and policy. Her interests are centered around energy economics, capital markets, and the intersection of finance and innovation. Rather than focusing on the technical side, she is drawn to questions like how projects are financed, how risk is priced, and how investment can develop an idea. She is especially interested in energy infrastructure development, the scaling of clean energy projects through new technologies, and emerging markets such as carbon credit systems. She aspires to work at the intersection of energy and venture capital, where she can help bridge the gap between innovation and implementation. Outside of her academic and professional interests, Parnian is an avid sports fan, supporting the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia Eagles, and enjoys boxing and reading.

BBA in Finance ‘28

Nischal Konduri
VP of Marketing

  • Nischal is a sophomore undergraduate at The University of Texas at Austin studying Chemical Engineering. He is interested in battery technologies, energy systems, and process engineering. He works on creating a cube-based system to directly sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as a member of the AIChE ChemE Cube team. Along with a keen interest in low-carbon solutions, his research interests include dendritic growth, battery materials, and electrochemical energy storage. He is enthusiastic about making difficult energy subjects understandable and using digital channels to increase participation in UT’s energy community. Nischal’s goals as part of LEC are to increase the club’s outreach, showcase industry and student initiatives, and create a unified brand presence on social media.

BS in Chemical Engineering ‘29

Bradley Moraes
VP of Professional Development

  • Bradley is a Mechanical Engineering major at UT Austin with an interest in sustainable energy production and distribution. He is passionate about finding innovative approaches in engineering to address energy topics. He is currently leading a research project to optimize heat engines for waste heat utility in power plants. He aims to scale his research and bring it to industrial applications. In his free time he enjoys working on creative projects including music, fashion and art. He serves as Vice President of Professional Development and is committed to bringing opportunities to LEC members.

BS in Mechanical Engineering ‘28