Kyle Kozielski received his bachelor of engineering degree in electrical engineering from McMaster University in April 2022. During his undergraduate studies, he completed 24 months of co-op experience, including roles as a research assistant at McMaster University for eight months, an electrical engineering intern at General Motors’ CAMI Assembly Plant for twelve months, and an IPR hardware developer engineer co-op at Nokia for four months. Driven by his passion for research and power electronics, Kyle began pursuing his Ph.D. in electrical engineering at the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre in May 2022 under the supervision of Dr. Ali Emadi and Dr. Mehdi Narimani. His research interests include the optimization, design, and control of multiport DC-DC converters for electrified transportation and power factor correction converters for electric vehicle on-board chargers.
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Kyle Kozielski excelled in mathematics and science throughout elementary and middle school. In high school, he discovered a passion for physics and became fascinated by the laws that govern the universe. He knew he wanted to pursue either engineering or mathematics, leading him to apply to both programs at McMaster University. After receiving the McMaster Engineering Dean’s Excellence Entrance Scholarship—an award recognizing academic excellence and leadership—he knew he was on the right path.
After his first year, Kyle chose to major in electrical engineering. He was drawn to the field by his interest in programming, electromagnetics, and circuit design. During his first co-op as a lab assistant, he programmed an Arduino microcontroller in C and Java to autonomously control pressure levels in a Thermoelectric Module (TEM) Tester. This hands-on experience deepened his curiosity about electronics and system control.
Kyle’s interest in research motivated him to explore opportunities in the industry. That summer, he joined the Power Electronics Research Trust Area (PE RTA) led by Professor Berker Bilgin under the LEAP Project, and in collaboration with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In this role, he programmed a control board for a SiC inverter designed for FCA. This experience helped him master microprocessor control using C and Assembly and gave him a new appreciation for the precision and timing required in automotive design.
Outside of academics, Kyle has a strong passion for hockey. He played at the Junior level for three years and was selected by the Sudbury Wolves in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection Draft. In his free time, he enjoys working out, playing sports and video games with friends, hiking, and camping.
