Aidan Riley Kramer-Kennerney is a MASc student in Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University under the supervision of Dr. Ali Emadi. His research interests span the control of sensorless motor drives, power electronics cooling strategies, and practical implementations of SiC-based inverter systems for electric vehicles.
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Aidan completed his undergraduate degree in Automotive Engineering Technology (BTech) at McMaster, graduating on the Dean’s Honour List with Golden Key Honours. During his studies, Aidan developed strong expertise in embedded systems, thermal analysis, and multidisciplinary design.
In industry, Aidan has contributed to motor and power electronics innovation as a Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Enedym Inc., where he designed and built a thermal data acquisition system using Arduino and Altium Designer, supporting real-time testing and motor characterization. Prior to that, he served as a Product Design Co-op at Tiercon Corp., contributing to advanced surfacing CAD and physical testing of OEM automotive components for global manufacturers such as Toyota, GM, and Volvo. His background also includes hands-on electronics manufacturing experience at Kramer Consulting Ltd.
Aidan is also a former Mechanical Member of the McMaster EcoCAR team, where he designed and helped to retrofit a Cadillac LYRIQ with a custom rear motor cradle and high-voltage systems based on a switched reluctance motor (SRM) from Enedym. He has also led mechanical subsystem efforts in the McMaster Solar Car Project, where he oversaw the steering design and analysis for a solar-electric prototype vehicle.
Aidan’s broader goal is to support the development of compact, efficient electric powertrain systems that reduce the thermal and control complexity of next-generation EVs, while keeping an eye toward manufacturability and real-world deployment. Outside of engineering, he enjoys rock climbing, hiking remote Canadian trails, perfecting espresso extraction, and spending time on Georgian Bay with his friends and family.
