Nikunj Patel

Nikunj Patel, P.Eng, MASc, is an accomplished Product Development Engineer currently working at Litens Automotive Group, focusing on electric vehicle thermal solutions since April 2022. Previous experience includes roles at Mold-Masters Limited, where Nikunj contributed to the development of an all-electric injection molding machine and designed electrical enclosures. As a Graduate Research Student at Continental, significant advancements were made in accelerated lifetime testing for radial ball bearings. Additionally, experience as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Windsor involved teaching and laboratory work in various engineering subjects. Nikunj also served as Technical Lead for a BLDC propulsion system in the uWinLoop team, which competed in the SpaceX Hyperloop competition. Prior engineering roles included design and development work at Milacron and co-founding Gujarat Panthers for the SAE-Baja India 2012 competition. Academic credentials include a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University.