Vincent Lombardi is a Ph.D. student in electrical and computer engineering at McMaster University, with nearly seven years of experience at the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) and the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) Laureate Program. He currently serves as project manager of the McMaster Engineering EcoCAR Team, leading multidisciplinary R&D efforts in vehicle electrification. His work focuses on integrating advanced electric powertrains, embedded control systems, and communication networks in modern EVs, contributing to the development of sustainable mobility technologies.
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Vincent Lombardi is an emerging expert in electric powertrain development and smart system integration for next-generation vehicles. He holds a B.Tech in automation engineering technology with a specialization in smart systems from McMaster University, where he built a strong foundation in control systems, electronics, and intelligent automation. His long-standing involvement with the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) and the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) Laureate Program has shaped a research career focused on vehicle electrification, embedded systems, and applied powertrain design.
As project manager of the McMaster Engineering EcoCAR Team in the EcoCAR EV Challenge, Vincent leads a large, cross-functional team in developing and validating an advanced electric propulsion system for a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. His research centers on integrating an Enedym switched reluctance motor and overseeing the design, implementation, and testing of the vehicle’s low-voltage, high-voltage, and communication networks. His leadership spans both hardware and software, combining vehicle systems engineering with real-time controls and simulation-based validation.
In Year 3 of the competition, Vincent served as System Design and Integration (SDI) lead, managing all mechanical, electrical, and thermal subsystems. His work ensured tight coordination between component-level design and full-vehicle integration, resulting in a robust electric vehicle platform that met critical milestones and adhered to competition and industry standards.
Vincent brings hands-on experience with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Altium Designer, Siemens NX, ANSYS, and the Vector toolchain (CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe). His background in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, powertrain modeling, and systems validation supports the team’s mission to create scalable, high-performance electric vehicle technologies. Through his leadership and technical insight, Vincent continues to drive innovation in sustainable mobility.
