Jaival Patel

Studying ECE and Robotics at the University of Toronto.

My current focus is power electronics. I am particularly interested in power conversion, motor drives, and power-dense electronics. My philosophy is simple: we are getting better at optimizing everything that runs on power. My work is about re-thinking how to produce that power in the first place.

At MDA Space, I work on electrical systems for robotic platforms, including actuator and joint electronics and radiation analysis for the upcoming CanadaArm3 and Lunar Space Station. I am also currently on UTWind as a Senior PCB engineer leading the design of the windmill's power electronics. Previously, I was a software lead at UTAT Rocketry, where I helped lead the development of the ground station and avionics for Discovery (the team's first liquid rocket).

Outside of work, I play golf, go to the gym, and read. Recently I’ve been reading a lot about mythology and spirituality. I find the whole idea of purpose and what makes a good life really interesting.