Summary
Lucas Rajotte is a PhD candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University with eight years of hands-on experience in powertrain controls, modeling, and vehicle propulsion systems. As PCM Graduate Research Assistant and long-time lead of the McMaster EcoCAR Propulsion Modelling and Controls sub-team, he blends academic research with practical EV development and HIL integration. He has progressed through technical and leadership roles on the EcoCAR program, guiding modeling, controls, and real-time testing efforts while mentoring student engineers. Lucas pairs a BTech in Automation Engineering Technology with applied lab and project coordination experience, giving him both systems-level perspective and executional rigor. Based in Mississauga, he is driven by iterative improvement—summed up by his GitHub motto “Keep going!”—and a proven ability to translate complex control algorithms into vehicle-ready solutions.
8 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University
St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School