Aidan Kramer-Kennerney is a master of applied science student in mechanical engineering at McMaster University, supervised by Dr. Ali Emadi. He earned his B.Tech. in automotive engineering technology from McMaster, graduating with Dean’s Honour List and Golden Key Honours. Aidan has held engineering roles at Enedym Inc. and Tiercon Corp., contributing to motor innovation, power electronics, and OEM component design. His current research focuses on sensorless motor control, SiC-based inverter systems, and thermal management strategies for electric vehicles.
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Aidan Riley Kramer-Kennerney is a master of applied science student in mechanical engineering at McMaster University, supervised by Dr. Ali Emadi at the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC). His research focuses on the control of sensorless motor drives, power electronics cooling strategies, and the practical implementation of silicon carbide (SiC)-based inverter systems for electric vehicles.
He earned his bachelor of technology in automotive engineering technology from McMaster University, graduating on the Dean’s Honour List with Golden Key Honours. During his undergraduate studies, Aidan developed strong skills in embedded systems, thermal analysis, and multidisciplinary design.
In the industry, Aidan contributed to motor and power electronics innovation in a mechanical engineering co-op program at Enedym Inc. It was there that he designed and implemented a thermal data acquisition system using Arduino and Altium Designer to support real-time testing and motor characterization. He also worked in a Product Design Co-op program at Tiercon Corp., contributing to advanced surfacing CAD work and physical testing of OEM automotive components for global manufacturers including Toyota, General Motors, and Volvo. Additionally, he gained hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing at Kramer Consulting Ltd.
Aidan was an active mechanical member of the McMaster EcoCAR team, where he helped design and retrofit a Cadillac LYRIQ with a custom rear motor cradle and high-voltage systems based on a switched reluctance motor (SRM) from Enedym. He also led mechanical subsystem development for the McMaster Solar Car Project, overseeing the design and analysis of the steering system for a solar-electric prototype vehicle.
With a passion for compact, efficient electric powertrains, Aidan is dedicated to reducing the thermal and control complexity of next-generation EV systems, while maintaining a focus on manufacturability and real-world deployment. Outside of engineering, he enjoys rock climbing, hiking remote Canadian trails, perfecting espresso extraction, and spending time with friends and family on Georgian Bay.
