HaoJun (Henry) Zhao is currently pursuing a Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering from McMaster, where he contributed to the EcoCAR3 and EcoCAR4 Challenges as a member of the Propulsion Controls & Modeling team. His work focused on control system design, powertrain integration, and system-level validation using MATLAB/Simulink. His research interests include electric vehicle powertrain control, thermal management, and real-time system modeling.
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HaoJun (Henry) Zhao is currently a graduate student pursuing a Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering at McMaster, where he maintained a strong academic record and developed a passion for automotive control systems and electrification.
During his undergraduate years, Henry actively contributed to the EcoCAR3 and EcoCAR4 Challenge, His work involved designing and implementing control systems using MATLAB/Simulink, troubleshooting powertrain integration, system safety, and ensuring seamless communication between subsystems. As a core member of the PCM (Propulsion Controls and Modeling) group, he served as the technical point of contact, collaborating with internal teams to meet competition deliverables.
Beyond EcoCAR, Henry gained valuable industry experience as an Engineer Intern at Veoneer Canada, where he optimized automation systems, implemented control logic using Omron PLC and HMI, and improved process monitoring to enhance production efficiency.
Henry’s expertise spans automotive control systems, real-time embedded development, and system modeling, with a strong technical foundation in MATLAB/Simulink, SolidWorks, ARM, Python, and C. His research interests focus on electric vehicle powertrain control, thermal management strategies, and model-based system design.
