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
Aamir graduated with a B.A.Sc. in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2026. Blue Sky Solar Racing team, contributing to the Electrical, Solar Array and IT teams, while also gaining hands-on experience with fabrication work such as carbon fibre layups.
Aamir enjoys working on a wide range of hands-on engineering problems, from embedded systems and electronics to prototyping and fabrication
Outside of engineering, Aamir enjoys photography, travelling, and playing sports.
Aamir Zabil, BASc
Computer Engineering
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 Engineering
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 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.
Dr. Matthew Greaves, PhD
Senior Engineering Advisor
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, BSc
Mechanical Engineering
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
Dr. Gabriel Iosif, PhD, P.Eng
Senior Engineering Advisor
Peter holds Bachelor and Master of Applied Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto. His research focused on experimental modeling of flows in the human respiratory system, where he developed a novel technique for measuring particle dynamics in 3D-printed models of the mouth and throat. During his time at UofT, Peter became deeply involved with multidisciplinary student design teams working on Formula Student, Supermileage, and human-powered mobility, owning a variety of roles ranging from subsystem mechanical design to team-wide direction and leadership. Peter enjoys technical challenges that require wearing many hats, and outside of the lab can be found climbing, camping, or cycling.
Peter Di Palma, MASc
Mechanical Engineering
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 Engineering
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 Engineering Designer
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 Engineering
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, BID
Industrial Designer
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).
Zack Fine, BASc
Robotics Engineering
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.
Dr. Zhe Gong, PhD
Senior Engineering Advisor
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. 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.
Dr. Gabriel Iosif, P.Eng
Senior Engineering Advisor
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
Bill Kong, BSc
Mechanical Engineering
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.
Peter Di Palma, MASc
Mechanical Engineering
Peter holds Bachelor and Master of Applied Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto. While a graduate student, his research focused on experimental modeling of flows in the human respiratory system, where he developed a novel technique for measuring particle dynamics in 3D-printed models of the mouth and throat. During his time at UofT, Peter became deeply involved with multidisciplinary student design teams working on Formula Student, Supermileage, and human-powered mobility, owning a variety of roles ranging from subsystem mechanical design to team-wide direction and leadership. Peter enjoys technical challenges that require wearing many hats, and outside of the lab can be found climbing, camping, or cycling.
Andrew Maksymowsky, BASc
Electrical Engineering
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.
Dr. Calvin Moes, PhD
Senior Engineering 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.
Emanuel Piccininni, BASc
Mechanical Engineering
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.
Thomas Wiwchar, BID
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. www.tomwiwchar.com
Aamir Zabil, BASc
Computer Engineering
Aamir graduated with a B.A.Sc. in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2026. During his time at U of T, he spent a lot of time with the Blue Sky Solar Racing team, contributing to the Electrical, Solar Array and IT teams, while also gaining hands-on experience with fabrication work such as carbon fibre layups.
His experience with the team helped develop his interest in electric vehicles and photovoltaic technology. Aamir enjoys working on a wide range of hands-on engineering problems, from embedded systems and electronics to prototyping and fabrication, and is always happy to take on a new part of a project.
Outside of engineering, Aamir enjoys photography, travelling, and playing sports.
