Dr. Elias Randjbaran
Advanced Manufacturing Department, Aircraft Composite Inc, Malaysia
Title: A Systems Analysis for Performance and Safety Optimisation in Modern Racecar Engineering: The Role of Advanced Materials and Integrated Design
Abstract:
Background: Contemporary racecars epitomise the pinnacle of automotive engineering, employing advanced materials and sophisticated design principles to optimise performance and safety concurrently. The transition from conventional steel architectures to carbon-fibre composites and electronically governed systems has fundamentally reshaped the motorsport landscape.
Objective: This paper presents a systematic review of the principal subsystems—encompassing the chassis, power unit, suspension, aerodynamics, and electronics—of a modern racecar. It examines the interdependence of material selection, design philosophy, and engineering outcomes, with particular attention to the performance-safety nexus.
Methods: A comprehensive synthesis of the literature was undertaken, drawing upon recent (2021–2026) peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and technical reports from prominent engineering institutions. The approach entails a descriptive, systems-level analysis of each constituent subsystem.
Results: The investigation substantiates that the utilisation of carbon-fibre composites for the monocoque chassis and aerodynamic components yields an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, which directly augments vehicle dynamics and crashworthiness . Moreover, the implementation of real-time electronic control systems is now indispensable for managing extreme performance envelopes and bolstering driver safety [6]. Prospective 2026 technical regulations are anticipated to instigate a notable transition towards lighter, more agile vehicles, incorporating active aerodynamics and an increased focus on sustainable engineering practices.
Conclusion: The ongoing progression in racecar engineering is propelled by the symbiotic application of materials science, aerodynamic design, and electronic systems integration. For emerging motorsport nations, a firm grasp of these foundational principles is imperative for cultivating technical innovation and developing a proficient workforce with the capacity to contribute to the global automotive sector.
Keywords: Racecar Engineering, Composite Materials, Carbon Fibre Monocoque, Automotive Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Motorsport Safety, Electronic Control Systems, Lightweight Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Structurally Efficient Design.
Biography:
Dr Randjbaran is the author or co-author of in excess of thirty scientific publications. His corpus of work has garnered more than 530 citations, yielding an h-index of 12 and an i10-index of 17. Among his most significant contributions are:
· Hybrid composite laminates reinforced with Kevlar/carbon/glass woven fabrics for ballistic impact testing (2014).
· The effects of stacking sequence layers on the behaviour of hybrid composites subjected to high-velocity impact (2013).
· The influence of carbon nanotube volume fraction on the bending properties of hybrid fabrics (2021).
Most recently (2025), he co-authored an extensive review on the deployment of optical fibre sensors for the in-situ monitoring of strain within composite structures, which appeared in the Journal of Applied Mechanics Reviews and Reports.
Professional Affiliations
Dr Randjbaran maintains memberships in a number of distinguished professional societies, reflecting his active participation within the wider scientific and engineering community. These affiliations include:
· Aerospace Society Malaysia (AEROS Malaysia)
· American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
· American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
· Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI)
Summary
In summary, Dr Elias Randjbaran is an established scholar in the domain of aerospace materials, with specialised knowledge in composite mechanics, advanced manufacturing, and structural analysis. His cross-disciplinary research effectively bridges the fields of nanomaterials, intelligent sensing technology, and aerospace structures, positioning him as a significant contributor to contemporary aerospace and materials science.