Driving the future of automotive design through rigorous research and innovation.
Founded with a vision to decode the complexities of modern vehicle design, Pastat has evolved into a leading voice exploring the intersection of aerodynamics, materials science, and engineering. From our roots in Ottawa, Canada, we have chronicled the significant shifts from purely aesthetic design to performance-driven, computational approaches.
Our journey began by focusing on the niche of cold-climate aerodynamic testing, a field often overlooked. Today, our content spans drag coefficient optimization, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and the integration of electric vehicle powertrains with body design, always maintaining a neutral, journalistic tone.
To illuminate the engineering excellence behind every curve and contour on the road.
We break down complex topics like EV body integration and CFD into accessible insights for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Our commitment is to ground-up research, providing original analysis on trends from historical design shifts to future technologies.
We serve as a bridge, connecting the dots between academic research, industry engineering, and public understanding.
Prof. Claude Mayer MD
Lead Research Analyst
Expert in aerodynamic efficiency and historical vehicle design evolution.
Devan Ward V
CFD Specialist
Focuses on computational fluid dynamics simulations and validation.
Mayra Bergnaum
Acoustic Engineer
Leads our research into noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) engineering.
Roxane Lueilwitz
Materials Scientist
Specializes in lightweight composites and sustainable material integration.
Margarita Pfannerstill
Editor-in-Chief
Ensures our journalistic tone and the clarity of all published content.