Jack Toller received his B.Eng. degree in mechanical engineering & society from McMaster University, in June of 2020. He started at the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) in September 2020. Jack is currently pursuing a Master of Applied Science in mechanical engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Ali Emadi. His research interests include electrified powertrains, supervisory controls, and energy storage systems.
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It was Jack’s early passion for Lego that sparked his creativity and curiosity for the surrounding world. He thoroughly enjoyed following Lego instructions. Not only that, but he learned what processes were involved in clearly communicating a series of steps, to someone who was foreign to the result. As he became more confident with a wide array of Lego pieces and the techniques of joining them, he began creating his own projects. In his teen years, Jack was fond of how real products were produced. He enjoyed watching the show “How it’s Made”, and even took immense pleasure in dissecting and repairing electronics and mechanical parts of his own.
Jack started at McMaster University in September 2014, pursuing his bachelor’s in engineering & society. During this time, he became interested in sustainable and ethical engineering solutions. Through his courses, he applied this knowledge to course projects and extracurriculars. Jack became interested in the field of electrifying vehicles, upon joining the Formula Electric car team at McMaster, in 2017.
Jack has also had the opportunity to experience several co-op placements, amounting to 24 months of experience. These experiences reinforced his learning capabilities and leadership skills. In the final year of his undergraduate studies, he realized that he wanted to become an expert in a field that interested him. He knew he could bring a set of fine-tuned skills to a workplace. It would be there that he would be able to contribute more effectively. This led him to pursue a graduate degree.
In September 2020, Jack joined the research team at the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) as a master’s student. He has since joined the electrified powertrain team, through the partnership with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. He hopes to begin working on his thesis in energy storage and supervisory controls.
Apart from his academics, Jack enjoys spending time outdoors doing activities such as running, and playing golf and disc golf. Jack is excited about his future at MARC, and he cannot wait to make meaningful contributions to a more sustainable and ethical future.
