Jordan Roger Kozakevich is a Mechanical Engineering PhD candidate at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, whose work advances the next generation of high-performance materials for elevated-temperature automotive and hydrogen powertrain systems. His research focuses on developing aluminum-based metal-matrix nanocomposites and foundry processing strategies that significantly improve high-temperature strength retention, thermal conductivity, and dimensional stability, which are key performance barriers limiting lightweight structural alloys in demanding thermal environments. Jordan’s achievements include innovative alloy design, scalable casting and heat-treatment methods, and thorough experimental validation using advanced characterization techniques and high-temperature mechanical testing. He also offers significant expertise in elevated-temperature microstructural and phase characterization, utilizing X-ray diffraction (XRD) and neutron diffraction methods to measure phase evolution, strengthening mechanisms, and thermal stability under real-world conditions. Through strong academic leadership and close collaboration with industry partners, Jordan is transforming materials science research into practical, manufacturable solutions with immediate relevance to cleaner, more efficient transportation technologies.