Vincent Lombardi is a Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University, with nearly seven years of experience at the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) and the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) Laureate Program. He currently serves as the Project Manager of the McMaster Engineering EcoCAR Team, leading multidisciplinary research and development efforts focused on vehicle electrification. His work centers on the integration of advanced electric powertrains, embedded control systems, and communication networks in modern electric vehicles, contributing to the advancement of sustainable mobility technologies.
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Vincent Lombardi is an emerging expert in electric powertrain development and smart system integration for next-generation vehicles. He earned his Bachelor of Technology in Automation Engineering Technology with a specialization in Smart Systems from McMaster University, where he developed a strong background in control systems, electronics, and intelligent automation. His long-standing involvement with MARC and the CERC Laureate Program has shaped a research career focused on vehicle electrification, embedded systems, and applied powertrain design.
As Project Manager of the McMaster EcoCAR Team in the EcoCAR EV Challenge, Vincent leads a large, cross-functional team in developing and validating an advanced electric propulsion system within a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. His research emphasizes the integration of an Enedym Switched Reluctance Motor, and he is directly responsible for the design, implementation, and testing of the vehicle’s low-voltage, high-voltage, and communication networks. His leadership extends across hardware and software domains, combining vehicle systems engineering with real-time controls and simulation-based validation.
In Year 3 of the EcoCAR competition, Vincent served as the team’s System Design and Integration (SDI) Lead, managing all mechanical, electrical, and thermal subsystems of the vehicle. His work ensured seamless coordination between component-level design and full-vehicle integration, resulting in a robust and functional electric vehicle platform. Under his guidance, the team successfully delivered critical vehicle milestones while maintaining compliance with competition and industry standards.
Vincent brings technical proficiency in a wide range of engineering tools, including MATLAB/Simulink, Altium Designer, Siemens NX, ANSYS, and the Vector toolchain (CANape, CANalyzer, and CANoe). His experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, powertrain modelling, and systems validation supports the team’s mission of creating efficient, scalable electric vehicle technologies. Through his leadership, research, and engineering insight, Vincent continues to contribute to the advancement of high-performance, sustainable automotive systems.
