BENJAMIN COX Benjamin.Cox@queensu.ca Ι (204) 892-2100 Ι linkedin.com/in/bcox-eng EDUCATION Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Smith Engineering, Queen's University Sep 2023 – Apr 2027 Kingston, Ontario, Canada • Relevant Courses: Data Structures & Algorithms, Signals & Systems, Sensors & Electric Actuators, Automatic Controls, Computer Architecture, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Power, Mechatronics & Robotics Design • Awards: Dean’s Scholar Distinction EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE Director of Research and Development Queen’s Aerospace Design Team Jun 2025 – Present Kingston, Ontario, Canada • Leading 3 managers and 30 members in producing research papers for submission to 3 international conferences • Expanded research teams from 20 members to 30+ members through selective recruitment • Consulted with 4 faculty members to help formulate research and conduct experiments Director of Levitation Research & Professional Development Queen's Hyperloop Design Team Sep 2024 – Present Kingston, Ontario, Canada • Led a team of 4 to win 1st Place at Hyperloop Global for the design of a hyperloop emergency landing wheel • Created professional development opportunities for the overall team through workshops and mentoring sessions • Working to create a small-scaled modular hyperloop levitation system as part of research initiatives WORK EXPERIENCE Head Instructor Dalhousie Yacht Club Feb 2025 – Aug 2025 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada • Overhauled sailing programs, successfully increased registration by 65% • Increased passing rate to 80% per session by mentoring sailing instructors • Launched Adult Sailing Program and Instructor in Training program • Secured $22,500 worth of donations and received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Navy League Cadets 29er Development Coach & Advanced Sailing Instructor Barrie Yacht Club May 2023 – Aug 2024 Barrie, Ontario, Canada • Proposed and developed a 29er Development Team in 2023. Organized, budgeted and coached the program in 2024 • Collaborated with a team of 10 instructors and achieved the best year of sailing school in club history, resulting in a letter of appreciation from the board of directors • Led Advanced sailing program to increase passing rate by 100%, through implementation of structured lessons, drills, improved feedback, and clear communication to sailors SKILLS • Tools: SOLIDWORKS CAD, OnShape, Figma, Microsoft Suit, LaTeX • Programming: Python, MATLAB, C++, C, VHDL, Assembly ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Languages: English (Native), French (Native) • Interests: Sailing, Basketball, Taekwondo