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Interdisciplinary Teamwork

 

We are experts in electric mobility innovation and provide engineering and design solutions for all types of vehicles, land, sea & air. Our services help accelerate your product development cycle and get your idea to market faster.

 

  • Vehicle chassis engineering

  • Battery pack design

  • Electrical system design

  • Custom engineering solutions

  • Prototyping & testing

Our innovations are born from our expertise in working across disciplines – a critical approach for tough challenges in complex industries. Meet the team!

   Tomek Bartczak, P.Eng Founder & CEO Tomek holds a B.A.Sc. in Aerospace and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto and gained his Professional Engineer designation in 2010. Through 20 years of working in leading global architecture and engineering practices, Tomek honed his particular blend of highly practical and efficient engineering solutions with the creative synthetic design thinking of a designer. Outside of work, Tomek enjoys cycling, running, yoga, and surfing (when he can).
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Tomek holds a B.A.Sc. in Aerospace and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto and gained his Professional Engineer designation in 2010. Through 20 years of working in leading global architecture and engineering practices, Tomek honed his particular blend of highly practical and efficient engineering solutions with the creative synthetic design thinking of a designer. Outside of work, Tomek enjoys cycling, running, yoga, and surfing (when he can).

Tomek Bartczak, PEng
Founder & CEO
Savo Bajic, M.Eng. Electrical Designer Savo graduated with a B.A.Sc. In Mechanical Engineering focusing on mechatronics at the University of Toronto and returned to complete a M.Eng. In Electrical Engineering focusing on digital system and integrated circuit design. Drawing on experience in home automation, developing prototype vehicles, and custom integrated circuit testing: he is always looking to exercise creativity and skill in embedded systems design in any domain.   https://savobajic.ca/
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Savo graduated with a B.A.Sc. In Mechanical Engineering focusing on mechatronics at the University of Toronto and returned to complete a M.Eng. In Electrical Engineering focusing on digital system and integrated circuit design. Drawing on experience in home automation, developing prototype vehicles, and custom integrated circuit testing: he is always looking to exercise creativity and skill in embedded systems design in any domain. 

https://savobajic.ca/ 

Savo Bajic, MEng.
Electrical Designer
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Aidan earned his degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2025. He has product design and manufacturing engineering experience, especially in the automotive and electric mobility industries. He enjoys working on electromechanical systems and other robotics projects. Aidan also loves volleyball, hockey, and hiking the outdoors.

Aidan Donen, Mechatronics, EIT
Mechanical Designer
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Zack graduated with a B.A.Sc in Engineering Science with a major in robotics in 2025. With experience in the cycling industry and the academic world building high performance composite bicycles and electro-pneumatic mechanical test machines for prostheses, Zack is passionate about sustainable and accessible engineering design. Outside of engineering, Zack enjoys cycling, climbing, running, and photography.

Zack Fine, BASc - Robotics 
  Dr. Zhe Gong, PhD Senior Electrical Designer Zhe earned the PhD degree from the University of Toronto in 2023 for his research on electric vehicle battery management systems. He has participated in the design and implementation of four roadworthy prototype electric vehicles, including two solar-powered racing cars and one electric retrofit. He has  contributed to 14 peer-reviewed papers, and authored one granted and one pending patent, all in the field of electric vehicle battery systems methods, manufacturing, and prototyping
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Zhe earned the PhD degree from the University of Toronto in 2023 for his research on electric vehicle battery management systems. He has participated in the design and implementation of four roadworthy prototype electric vehicles, including two solar-powered racing cars and one electric retrofit. He has  contributed to 14 peer-reviewed papers, and authored one granted and one pending patent, all in the field of electric vehicle battery systems methods, manufacturing, and prototyping

Dr. Zhe Gong, PhD
Engineering Adviser
- Electrical & Power Systems
Dr. Matthew Greaves, PhD Senior Engineering Advisor  Matthew has a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Queensland, and a Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering also from the University of Queensland. Matthew lives in Brisbane Australia, and cut his teeth in design engineering by building solar cars, electric bicycles and all sorts of human and electric-powered vehicles and devices. Matthew has been working with Engineering Design Lab as a consultant since it’s inception and is often brought in to help solve particularly difficult multi-disciplinary problems. When not working, Matthew enjoys cooking up tasty dishes, mountain biking, surfing and playing with his daughter.
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Matthew has a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Queensland, and a Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering also from the University of Queensland. Matthew lives in Brisbane Australia, and cut his teeth in design engineering by building solar cars, electric bicycles and all sorts of human and electric-powered vehicles and devices. Matthew has been working with Engineering Design Lab as a consultant since it’s inception and is often brought in to help solve particularly difficult multi-disciplinary problems. When not working, Matthew enjoys cooking up tasty dishes, mountain biking, surfing and playing with his daughter.

Dr. Matthew Greaves, PhD
Senior Engineering Advisor
Gabriel Losif, Ph. D, P.Eng  Automotive - Mechanical Gabriel graduated in Automotive (Mechanical) Engineering in 1983 and has been involved in multiple activities as R&D, projects conception and management, design, engineering, prototyping, testing, homologation, manufacturing. He has worked in Europe, Asia and North America, for innovative projects as light vehicles, road and racing cars, commercial vehicles or their components and systems. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer and owner of the consulting business “Iosif Automotive Engineering” registered in Toronto
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Gabriel graduated in Automotive (Mechanical) Engineering in 1983 and has been involved in multiple activities as R&D, projects conception and management, design, engineering, prototyping, testing, homologation, manufacturing. He has worked in Europe, Asia and North America, for innovative projects as light vehicles, road and racing cars, commercial vehicles or their components and systems. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer and owner of the consulting business “Iosif Automotive Engineering” registered in Toronto

Gabriel Iosif, PhD, P.Eng 
Senior Engineering Advisor 
- Automotive
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Bill is a student of the University of Toronto where he is earning his master in physics. He, has been Captain of the Human Powered Vehicles team, and is the Founder at Aeromobile Canada, a high speed micro mobility vehicle startup.  Bill enjoys designing and piloting human powered aircraft, sailing, and feeding his pet rabbit.

Bill Kong, B. Sc. Physics 2T0
Mechanical Designer,
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Justin is a student at the University of Toronto pursuing his B.A.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. His skillset focuses on digital systems, circuitry design, and embedded systems engineering. He is currently the Head of Electronics at the University of Toronto Human Powered Vehicle Design Team.

Justin Lo, 
Intern - Electrical & Computer
Andrew Maksymowsky, BASc, EIT Electrical Designer Andrew graduated with a B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2019. While there, he built a distributed computing system to run fluid dynamics simulations for the Blue Sky Solar Racing team. He enjoys hands-on problem solving and designing and implementing systems that are robust, elegant and scalable. Outside of work Andrew enjoys fresh air and sunshine: cycling, hiking kayaking and canoeing. He also dabbles in woodworking and plays the violin.
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Andrew graduated with a B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2019.
While there, he built a distributed computing system to run fluid dynamics simulations for the Blue Sky Solar Racing team. He enjoys hands-on problem solving and designing and implementing systems that are robust, elegant and scalable. Outside of work Andrew enjoys fresh air and sunshine: cycling, hiking kayaking and canoeing. He also dabbles in woodworking and plays the violin.

Andrew Maksymowsky, BASc, EIT
Electrical Designer
Dr. Calvin Moes, PhD Senior Technical Designer Calvin Moes completed his doctorate in Materials Engineering at the University of Toronto in the summer of 2022. With an extensive background in multidisciplinary design projects, Calvin has a wide variety of experience in mechanical design, CAD, FEA, CFD, electronics and instrumentation, optimization methods, manufacturing, and prototyping. In his spare time, Calvin pursues a variety of skill-intensive hobbies including mountaineering, ice climbing, scuba diving, and racing prototype high-speed bicycles. Calvin volunteers as a director on the board of one of Canada's largest student housing co-operatives.
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Calvin Moes completed his doctorate in Materials Engineering at the University of Toronto in the summer of 2022. With an extensive background in multidisciplinary design projects, Calvin has a wide variety of experience in mechanical design, CAD, FEA, CFD, electronics and instrumentation, optimization methods, manufacturing, and prototyping. In his spare time, Calvin pursues a variety of skill-intensive hobbies including mountaineering, ice climbing, scuba diving, and racing prototype high-speed bicycles. Calvin volunteers as a director on the board of one of Canada's largest student housing co-operatives.

Dr. Calvin Moes, PhD
Senior Technical Designer
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Emanuel graduated with a BASc in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University in 2025, where he gained experience through various roles in the automotive industry. He is passionate about mechanical design and physical prototyping, and enjoys bringing ideas to life through hands-on problem solving. Outside of work, Emanuel enjoys staying active through skiing, golf, and soccer, and loves to travel whenever he can.

Emanuel Piccininni, BASc
Mechanical Engineer
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Eren graduated with a BASc in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2021, where he gained experience in consumer and automotive electronics. After some time working as a professional tree planter, he pursued a MASc in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he built sensing systems for the study of rainwater harvesting adoption. Eren is passionate about all things hardware, and hopes to apply this interest towards sustainability. In his free time, Eren loves to do almost anything active, especially playing basketball and tennis.

Eren Rudy, MASc - Mechatronics 
 
Thomas Wiwchar,  Industrial Designer Thomas completed his Bachelor of Industrial Design from Carleton University in 2023, where he designed a Solar-EVTOL aircraft for his capstone project, winning awards at ACIDO's Annual rocket competition. During his education he participated in several successful design teams, that covered topics from rides and theme parks to electric vehicles for users with physical disabilities. During covid he used the extra time to complete his pilot license, He is passionate about aviation, sailing, skiing, making music, and indie filmmaking.  https://www.tomwiwchar.com/
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Thomas completed his Bachelor of Industrial Design from Carleton University in 2023, where he designed a Solar-EVTOL aircraft for his capstone project, winning awards at ACIDO's Annual rocket competition. During his education he participated in several successful design teams, that covered topics from rides and theme parks to electric vehicles for users with physical disabilities. During covid he used the extra time to complete his pilot license, He is passionate about aviation, sailing, skiing, making music, and indie filmmaking.  https://www.tomwiwchar.com/ 

Thomas Wiwchar, 
Industrial Designer
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Allan is currently pursuing his B.A.Sc. at the University of Toronto for Engineering Science (specialization in Electrical and Computer Engineering). His engineering interests are power electronics, electrical architecture, and embedded systems firmware, stemming from his time as a lead engineer on the University of Toronto Formula Electric Racing team and FIRST Robotics Competition Team Arctos 6135. Outside of school, Allan enjoys playing basketball, swimming, kayaking, and board games.

Allan Zhou, 
Intern - Electrical & Computer
Tomek Bartczak

Tomek Bartczak, P.Eng

Founder & CEO

Tomek holds a B.A.Sc. in Aerospace and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Toronto and gained his Professional Engineer designation in 2010. Through 20 years of working in leading global architecture and engineering practices, Tomek honed his particular blend of highly practical and efficient engineering solutions with the creative synthetic design thinking of a designer. Outside of work, Tomek enjoys cycling, running, yoga, and surfing (when he can).

 
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Savo Bajic, M.Eng.
Electrical Designer

Savo graduated with a B.A.Sc. In Mechanical Engineering focusing on mechatronics at the University of Toronto and returned to complete a M.Eng. In Electrical Engineering focusing on digital system and integrated circuit design. Drawing on experience in home automation, developing prototype vehicles, and custom integrated circuit testing: he is always looking to exercise creativity and skill in embedded systems design in any domain. https://savobajic.ca/

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Aidan Donen, Mechatronics, EIT
Mechanical Designer

 

Aidan earned his degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2025. He has product design and manufacturing engineering experience, especially in the automotive and electric mobility industries. He enjoys working on electromechanical systems and other robotics projects. Aidan also loves volleyball, hockey, and hiking the outdoors.

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Zack Fine, 
BASc Robotics

 

Zack graduated with a B.A.Sc in Engineering Science with a major in robotics in 2025. With experience in the cycling industry and the academic world building high performance composite bicycles and electro-pneumatic mechanical test machines for prostheses, Zack is passionate about sustainable and accessible engineering design. Outside of engineering, Zack enjoys cycling, climbing, running, and photography.

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Dr. Zhe Gong, PhD

Senior Electrical Engineer

Zhe earned the PhD degree from the University of Toronto in 2023 for his research on electric vehicle battery management systems. He has participated in the design and implementation of four roadworthy prototype electric vehicles, including two solar-powered racing cars and one electric retrofit. He has  contributed to 14 peer-reviewed papers, and authored one granted and one pending patent, all in the field of electric vehicle battery systems methods, manufacturing, and prototyping

Matthew Greaves

Dr. Matthew Greaves, PhD

Senior Engineering Advisor

 

Matthew has a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Queensland, and a Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering also from the University of Queensland. Matthew lives in Brisbane Australia, and cut his teeth in design engineering by building solar cars, electric bicycles and all sorts of human and electric-powered vehicles and devices. Matthew has been working with Engineering Design Lab as a consultant since it’s inception and is often brought in to help solve particularly difficult multi-disciplinary problems. When not working, Matthew enjoys cooking up tasty dishes, mountain biking, surfing and playing with his daughter.

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Gabriel Iosif, P.Eng 
Mechanical - Automotive


Gabriel graduated in Automotive (Mechanical) Engineering in 1983 and has been involved in multiple activities as R&D, projects conception and management, design, engineering, prototyping, testing, homologation, manufacturing. He has worked in Europe, Asia and North America, for innovative projects as light vehicles, road and racing cars, commercial vehicles or their components and systems. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer and owner of the consulting business “Iosif Automotive Engineering” registered in Toronto

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Bill Kong, B. Sc. Physics 2T0
Mechanical Designer,

​Bill is a student of the University of Toronto where he is earning his master in physics. He, has been Captain of the Human Powered Vehicles team, and is the Founder at Aeromobile Canada, a high speed micro mobility vehicle startup.  Bill enjoys designing and piloting human powered aircraft, sailing, and feeding his pet rabbit.

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Justin Lo, 
PEY Intern- Electrical & Computer


Justin is a student at the University of Toronto pursuing his B.A.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. His skillset focuses on digital systems, circuitry design, and embedded systems engineering. He is currently the Head of Electronics at the University of Toronto Human Powered Vehicle Design Team.

Andrew Maksymowsky

Andrew Maksymowsky, BASc, EIT

Electrical Designer

 

Andrew graduated with a B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2019.
While there, he built a distributed computing system to run fluid dynamics simulations for the Blue Sky Solar Racing team. He enjoys hands-on problem solving and designing and implementing systems that are robust, elegant and scalable. Outside of work Andrew enjoys fresh air and sunshine: cycling, hiking kayaking and canoeing. He also dabbles in woodworking and plays the violin.

Calvin Moes
Dr. Calvin Moes, PhD

Senior Design Engineer

Calvin Moes completed his doctorate in Materials Engineering at the University of Toronto in the summer of 2022. With an extensive background in multidisciplinary design projects, Calvin has a wide variety of experience in mechanical design, CAD, FEA, CFD, electronics and instrumentation, optimization methods, manufacturing, and prototyping. In his spare time, Calvin pursues a variety of skill-intensive hobbies including mountaineering, ice climbing, scuba diving, and racing prototype high-speed bicycles. Calvin volunteers as a director on the board of one of Canada's largest student housing co-operatives.

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Emanuel Piccininni, BASc

Mechanical Engineer

Emanuel graduated with a BASc in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University in 2025, where he gained experience through various roles in the automotive industry. He is passionate about mechanical design and physical prototyping, and enjoys bringing ideas to life through hands-on problem solving. Outside of work, Emanuel enjoys staying active through skiing, golf, and soccer, and loves to travel whenever he can.

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Eren Rudy,
MASc Mechatronics

Eren graduated with a BASc in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2021, where he gained experience in consumer and automotive electronics. After some time working as a professional tree planter, he pursued a MASc in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he built sensing systems for the study of rainwater harvesting adoption. Eren is passionate about all things hardware, and hopes to apply this interest towards sustainability. In his free time, Eren loves to do almost anything active, especially playing basketball and tennis.

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Thomas Wiwchar, 

Industrial Designer

Thomas completed his bachelor of industrial design from Carleton University in 2023, where he designed a Solar-EVTOL aircraft for his capstone project, winning awards at ACIDO's Annual rocket competition. During his education he participated in several successful design teams, that covered topics from rides and theme parks to electric vehicles for users with physical disabilities. During covid he used the extra time to complete his pilot license, He is passionate about aviation, sailing, skiing, making music, and indie filmmaking. https://www.tomwiwchar.com/ 

 
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Allan Zhou, 
PEY Intern- Electrical & Computer

 

Allan is currently pursuing his B.A.Sc. at the University of Toronto for Engineering Science (specialization in Electrical and Computer Engineering). His engineering interests are power electronics, electrical architecture, and embedded systems firmware, stemming from his time as a lead engineer on the University of Toronto Formula Electric Racing team and FIRST Robotics Competition Team Arctos 6135. Outside of school, Allan enjoys playing basketball, swimming, kayaking, and board games.

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