HaoJun (Henry) Zhao earned his bachelor of engineering in mechatronics engineering from McMaster University, where he was an active member of the Propulsion Controls & Modelling team for the EcoCAR3 and EcoCAR4 Challenges. His work focused on control system design, powertrain integration, and system-level validation using MATLAB/Simulink. He is now pursuing a master of applied science in electrical and computer engineering at McMaster. His research interests include electric vehicle powertrain control, thermal management, and real-time system modelling.

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HaoJun (Henry) Zhao is a graduate student pursuing a master of applied science in electrical and computer engineering at McMaster University. He previously completed his bachelor’s degree in mechatronics engineering at McMaster, where he developed a strong academic foundation and a growing interest in automotive control systems and vehicle electrification.

During his undergraduate studies, Henry contributed to the EcoCAR3 and EcoCAR4 Challenges. As a core member of the Propulsion Controls and Modelling (PCM) team, he designed and implemented control systems using MATLAB/Simulink. He troubleshot powertrain integration issues and ensured smooth subsystem communication and safety. He also served as a technical point of contact and collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet competition deliverables.

Henry also gained industry experience as an engineering intern at Veoneer Canada. He optimized automation systems and implemented control logic using Omron PLC and HMI platforms. He improved process monitoring to support more efficient production.

His technical expertise spans automotive control systems, real-time embedded development, and system modelling. He is proficient in MATLAB/Simulink, SolidWorks, ARM, Python, and C. His current research interests include electric vehicle powertrain control, thermal management strategies, and model-based system design.