Industry Expo Overview
The 2025 HL-GA Battery Company Industry Expo is scheduled for December 4, 2025.The Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing will once again proudly showcase the remarkable work of our senior design and capstone project teams. This signature event, known as the Industry Expo Project Report Out (PRO) Day, serves as a vital meeting point for students, project sponsors, industry leaders, faculty members, and distinguished guests. The day will feature engaging presentations, networking opportunities, tours of our cutting-edge laboratories, a vibrant career fair (students can register here: Handshake), and an exciting awards ceremony. At the conclusion of the presentations, we host a short reception, then we will recognize the top teams in four categories, celebrating their outstanding achievements based on their project presentation scores. The full program can be viewed here: 2025 Industry Expo Program.
We are excited to carry on this tradition in 2025 and look forward to another successful event!
We look forward to seeing you there!
More Information About the Expo
For previous expo winners and sponsors, please visit our expo archives page. A Georgia Southern login required.
HL-GA Battery Company LLC
We are pleased to have HL-GA Battery Company LLC as the
Title Sponsor for the 2025 Industry Expo Project Report Out
(PRO) Day! Their involvement has allowed us to expand the
scope of the Industry Expo.
About HL-GA Battery Company.
HL-GA Battery Company LLC represents a groundbreaking collaboration between Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution, two global leaders committed to driving innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Together, they are advancing the future of sustainable mobility by manufacturing state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles.
Strategically located at the HMGMA Metaplant site near the city of Savannah, Georgia. HL-GA Battery
Company embodies a forward-thinking vision and commitment to excellence. This cutting-edge facility signifies a transformative investment in EV battery technology, setting new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
Upon completion, their factory will boast an impressive production capacity of 30GWh—enough to power 300,000 electric and hybrid vehicles annually. This milestone marks a pivotal step toward reshaping the global EV market and fostering a cleaner, greener future.
Join us at HL-GA Battery Company LLC as we redefine what’s possible in EV technology and create opportunities for top talent to thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment. Together, we’re building a sustainable tomorrow. The sponsorship supports the following key components of PRO Day: Underwrites the use of RocketJudge as our judging platform, Lunch, the Awards Reception, and a special award that will be announced at the event.
Project Winners will be chosen in three categories: (1) Computing, (2) Electrical and Computer Engineering, (3) Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering and Construction. The current Winners and Project Sponsors and Award Sponsors are shown below.
| Project and Project Sponsor | Award Category | Place | Students |
Propeller & Mold Design in Wood Forming Technology | Gulfstream Manufacturing, Mechanical and Civil Engineering Awards | 1st | Hunter Linderman, Nicholas Thompson, Aaron Jackson, Maximus Yang, Isabella Mashack, Milo Kartchner, Seldon Turner, Parker Ryan, Colton Dunkin, Tyler Moulton |
| 3D LiDAR-Based, Virtual Model of Highway Bridge Protected by Overheight Vehicle Detection System | 2nd | Otto Foreman, Ezekiel Galarza, Benny Koch, Joshua Herrington, Temilayo Tobi-David | |
Student Steel Bridge Competition | 3rd | Isaac Ayala, Austin Howard, Nathan De Jesus, Jonathan Samuel, Vincent Marsan, Santiago Molina-Vasquez | |
| VeracityPro Data Pipeline and Data Science/Analytics Framework | Inventure IT Computing Awards | 1st | Christian Suarez |
| Gulfstream Cabin Customization Generative AI | 2nd | Atenea Caldera, Daniel Troyano,Luke Blevins, Corbin Beal | |
| Event Management Software | 3rd | Abigail Riley, Alexis Lewis, Dylan Edwards | |
Relic Pedals | Hawk Measurement Electrical and Computer Engineering Awards | 1st | Travis Acuña, Matthew Visintainer, Jacob Carpenter, Jose Hernandez-Espinosa |
| Distribution Fault Detection and Indication System | 2nd | Kayla Saenz, Abigail Marshal | |
| Project Xavier: Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) for Wheelchair Control | 3rd | Joshua Boros, Hai Tran, Norman Parker | |
| VeracityPro Data Pipeline and Data Science/Analytics Framework | HL-GA Battery BEST | 1st | Grey Myers, Ethan Crawford |
Our awards sponsors play a crucial role in recognizing student achievement. Sponsor provides cash awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Each sponsor is highlighted below.
Manufacturing, Mechanical and Civil Engineering Awards
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Since 1958, Gulfstream aircraft have grown their reputation for excellence in the decades since. A focus on innovation and a commitment to customer service are reflected in a history of industry firsts, record-setting aircraft, technological innovation, global service and support initiatives, and an expanding worldwide customer base.
Gulfstream achieves its vision of creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience through an ongoing commitment to attract, train and advance the brightest minds in all disciplines required to develop and build the products, services and experiences that make traveling in a Gulfstream aircraft second to none.
Computing Awards
Inventure IT was founded by four varied and experienced entrepreneurs to bring high quality, visionary technology solutions and services to markets in Georgia where it was considered non-existent. With a team deeply connected and rooted with Georgia Southern graduates, our team of engineers and creatives are fully equipped to guide you through the execution and support of visionary projects while safeguarding your critical assets as you build and evolve your business year over year. Looking to improve your IT, security, or develop custom software, websites, e-commerce solutions or build new branding and marketing strategies? Inventure IT is here to help!
Electrical and Computing Awards
HAWK Measurement has won several awards for their industry leading products and we offer technologies such as fiber optic sensing, acoustic wave, and guided wave radar, amongst many others. HAWK has successfully solved difficult liquids and solids applications in a wide range of industries including mining/mineral processing, water supply/waste water, oil & gas, bulk material handling, chemical, power, cement, pulp & paper and food. HAWK is committed to providing best-in-class products, services and technologies that will have unsurpassed value for their customers.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Port City Logistics,
Georgia Environmental Conference, JTEKT, Hawk Construction, LLC, Georgia Department of Transportation, Advanced Processing Research Network/ Remotely Operated Warehouse Services,Crider Foods, Marne Innovation Center (3rd ID)
HL-GA Battery Company
HL-GA Battery Company LLC represents a groundbreaking collaboration between Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution, two global leaders committed to driving innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Together, they are advancing the future of sustainable mobility by manufacturing state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles.
Strategically located at the HMGMA Metaplant site near the city of Savannah, Georgia. HL-GA Battery
Company embodies a forward-thinking vision and commitment to excellence. This cutting-edge facility signifies a transformative investment in EV battery technology, setting new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
Upon completion, their factory will boast an impressive production capacity of 30GWh—enough to power 300,000 electric and hybrid vehicles annually. This milestone marks a pivotal step toward reshaping the global EV market and fostering a cleaner, greener future.
Join us at HL-GA Battery Company LLC as we redefine what’s possible in EV technology and create opportunities for top talent to thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment. Together, we’re building a sustainable tomorrow. The sponsorship supports the following key components of PRO Day: Underwrites the use of RocketJudge as our judging platform, Lunch, and the Awards Reception.