Linke Zhou received his B.S. degree in mechanical engineering and automation from Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU), China, in 2020. From 2020 to 2021, he worked as a mechanical engineer at BYD in China. In 2021, he joined the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) as a master’s student and later began pursuing his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering under the supervision of Dr. Ali Emadi. His research interests include power electronics reliability, thermal management, and high-power converter design. 

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In 2016, Linke Zhou entered Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU), China, majoring in mechanical engineering and automation. He graduated with honors, receiving the Excellent Undergraduate Student award in June 2020. During his bachelor’s studies, Linke discovered his passion for engineering and vehicle design. 

To pursue this interest, he joined the XJTU Formula-SAE racecar team. Starting as a junior member and later becoming a team leader, he participated in the Formula-SAE China competition three times in Wuhan from 2017 to 2019. The experience—spanning design, simulation, manufacturing, testing, teamwork, and industry collaboration—gave him a strong understanding of what it takes to become a skilled engineer. It also deepened his insight into the future of innovation in the automotive industry. His later work as a mechanical engineer at BYD strengthened his belief that electrification is both necessary and inevitable. 

Linke is currently part of the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) under the supervision of Dr. Ali Emadi. He progressed into the Ph.D. program in September 2022, where he can continue contributing to the field of automotive electrification. His current research focuses on thermal management techniques, reliability characterization, and testing power electronics in electrified transportation. 

Outside of academia, Linke enjoys skiing, basketball, and other sports that keep him active and inspired.