Executive Leadership
Executive Leadership is the brains behind WCRL. They are in charge of overseeing logistics, managing the organization, and spearheading its growth!
John
jpforte1@binghamton.edu
M.S Electrical and Computer Engineering 2025 B.S Mechanica Engineering 2024 I love rock climbing and hiking!
Walter Schutz
wschutz1@binghamton.edu
I'm a Graduate Student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering 4+1 program. I've been competing in WCRL since my freshman year, and my favorite part is watching bots get destroyed!
Ryan Calhoun
rcalhou1@binghamton.edu
Senior studying Mechanical Engineering and in the MBA 4+1 program. Enthusiast of robotics, gaming, and occasionally photography.
Ben
bsharpl1@binghamton.edu
Creator of the 'Woomba' (patent pending), avid outdoorsman, and general connoisseur of shorting electronics.
Coordinator
Coordinators are the vital link between the Executive Board and general WCRL members. They manage communications, including monthly newsletters, and maintaining the Discord server, while also maintaining a strong social media presence to keep the community engaged and informed.
Rohan
rbajwa1@binghamton.edu
My name is Rohan Bajwa, and I am a junior majoring in Computer Engineering! My favorite part of WCRL is simply the pure fun of making a battle bot. There are endless possibilities and it's exciting!
Haiden Scanlan
hdantos1@binghamton.edu
I am a sophomore majoring in pre-med biomedical engineering, and I would like to be a cardiovascular surgeon. I am working on improving the presence and impact of WCRL in the greater Binghamton community.
Build Technicians
Build Technicians form the main workforce of WCRL. Their responsibilities include guiding competitors through the bot-building process and working on projects that further develop the league.
Salaj
srijal@binghamton.edu
I am a CoE + Math major in Watson. I joined WCRL because I've always been interested in battlebots. In my free time I like to play video games, watch YouTube or learn something tech related!
Melanie Koren
mkoren1@binghamton.edu
I am a first year engineering student from Long Island NY. I am planning to major in computer engineering. I have 7 years of robotics experience prior to WCRL and have gone to the VEX Worlds competition twice.
Eddie
enunez10@binghamton.edu
Hey my name is Edward Nunez but I usually just go by Eddie. I’m a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering and became interested with WCRL during my freshman year as a result of previous robotics experience. On my free time I like to CAD up some models, 3D print, play video games, lift, or go out for a drive!
Aadhi
amahesh3@binghamton.edu
Friendly and a tech guy
Battlebot Team Leads
Battlebot Team Leads oversee the development of combat robots for external tournaments. These robots are more advanced than those in the internal leagues, with teams currently consisting of full-combat beetleweight and antweight divisions.
Sam
sabrams5@binghamton.edu
I love airplanes, BattleBots, and 3D printing!
Erick
epalka@binghamton.edu
Have been a member of combat robotics since i was extremely young, Focused on the development and continuation of the 3lb battlebot team
Freshman Ambassadors
Freshman Ambassadors are the new kids on the block, embarking on their journey with us during their first semester. They participate in the semesterly tournament and gradually become more integrated into the organization, with opportunities to take on greater responsibilities as they gain experience.
Xinlin Wu
xwu19@binghamton.edu
Hi! My name is Xinlin and I’m from Poughkeepsie, NY. Currently, I’m a freshman majoring in computer science.
Jay
jakasofu@binghamton.edu
Team spaghettiiii also (probably) a computer engineer
Alumni
The WCRL Alumni section honors the contributions of past Executive Board members who have played a pivotal role in shaping the league. These individuals have left a lasting legacy through leadership, innovation, and dedication. As they move on to new ventures, they remain an integral part of the WCRL community, inspiring current and future members to continue pushing the organization’s boundaries further.
Luke Riddoch
lriddoc1@binghamton.edu
I've gotten to be a part of WCRL for several years now and have loved everything it has brought me. I'm a physics major but truly a maker in spirit. WCRL has given me the opportunity to learn new skills, work on meaningful projects like extreme bots or the arena, and learn from and with others!
Danny Iacobacci
dannyji00@gmail.com
I co-founded WCRL in 2019, and was chairperson until I graduated in 2023. I’m currently a product reliability engineer for a data platform company based out of NYC. Reach out if you ever want to chat!