Napat (Pat) Karnchanachari
About Napat (Pat) Karnchanachari
Napat (Pat) Karnchanachari is a Research Engineer currently employed at Motional in Singapore since 2020. He has a background in mechatronics and robotics, with previous roles at various institutions including Ormond College, Akademischer Motorsportverein Zürich, and nuTonomy.
Current Role at Motional
Napat Karnchanachari has been employed as a Research Engineer at Motional since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the development of autonomous vehicle technologies. His work is based in Singapore, where he has been part of the team for four years, focusing on research and engineering tasks that advance the company's objectives in the autonomous driving sector.
Previous Experience in Autonomous Vehicle Development
Prior to his current position, Karnchanachari worked at nuTonomy as an Autonomous Vehicle Intern from 2018 to 2019. This role involved hands-on experience in the autonomous vehicle industry. He also served as Head of Control Systems at Akademischer Motorsportverein Zürich (AMZ) from 2018 to 2019, where he led initiatives related to control systems in motorsport applications.
Educational Background in Engineering
Karnchanachari studied at ETH Zurich, where he earned a Master of Robotics System and Control from 2017 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Melbourne, completed from 2013 to 2015. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in mechatronics, robotics, and automation engineering.
Teaching and Tutoring Experience
Karnchanachari has experience in academic roles, having served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Melbourne from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as a Tutor at Ormond College, The University of Melbourne for four months in 2016. These positions involved supporting students in their learning and contributing to educational activities.
Early Career Roles at Ormond College
In his early career, Karnchanachari held multiple positions at Ormond College, The University of Melbourne. He worked as a Videographer from 2013 to 2015, capturing and producing video content. Additionally, he served as an IT Assistant for ten months in 2014, providing technical support and assistance within the college.