About our Team

Formula Nano began as the passion project of a group of ambitious, naive and rather excited students. We were captivated by the concept of nanocars and molecular machines—and by their charming simplicity.

There are over two dozen student design teams at the University of Waterloo, but little representation for nanotechnology engineering. Given the field’s growing importance, we knew that had to change.

We started the team as a way for students like us to gain experience, both technical and leadership. The strength of the University of Waterloo lies not only in its academics and co-op program but also in the innovation fostered through supporting student projects.

Now, we have over 50 members, connections with the Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology, and advisors from the Faculty of Engineering. Since we began, we have grown significantly from just reading research papers, and we hope to keep growing. We have big ambitions: we aim to compete in the next International Nanocar Race as both the first Canadian and the first undergraduate-led team.