Mr. Benjamin Brunson | Positioning Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Benjamin Brunson, York University, Canada

Benjamin Brunson is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Earth and Space Science at York University, specializing in error analysis for positioning and navigation technologies. 🎓 With an expected completion date in January 2025, he has a solid academic foundation, having previously earned his M.A.Sc. and B.Eng. degrees in the same field. 🛠️ Benjamin is passionate about advancing GNSS/IMU positioning and navigation systems and aims to contribute to innovative research and development in this area. He has gained significant teaching experience and has served in various leadership roles within the academic community, showcasing his commitment to both education and research. 🗣️

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Benjamin Brunson

Benjamin Brunson is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award, as evidenced by his extensive academic background, research contributions, teaching experience, and professional achievements in the field of Earth and Space Science, particularly in positioning and navigation technologies.

Education

• Ph.D. in Earth and Space Science
  York University (Expected completion: January 2025)
• M.A.Sc. in Earth and Space Science
  York University (May 2017 – October 2019)
• B.Eng. in Geomatics Engineering
  York University, First Class with Distinction (2013 – 2017)

Work Experience

• Graduate Student Representative
  Lassonde School of Engineering Learning, Curriculum, and Students (LCS) Committee (September 2024 – Present)
• Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
  Journal of Global Positioning Systems (January 2023 – Present)
• Teaching Commons Tutor
  York University (September 2020 – Present)
• Research Assistant
  To Professor Jianguo Wang
  Focused on analysis and modeling for GNSS/IMU integrated systems, particularly in attitude modeling and IMU array integration (May 2019 – Present)
• Teaching Assistant (TA)
  Geomatics Engineering at York University (September 2017 – Present)
  Responsibilities included running lab sessions, designing labs, and delivering lectures for upper-year students.
• Course Instructor
  York University
  Course director for Analysis of Overdetermined Systems (ESSE 3630) and Advanced Field Surveys (ESSE 3660) (January 2021 – August 2021)
• Graduate Student Representative
  Lassonde School of Engineering Awards Committee (September 2017 – August 2019)
• Research Assistant
  To Professors Jian-Guo Wang and Baoxin Hu at York University
  Analyzed SAR images for land deformations and permafrost changes (September 2016 – December 2019)
• Engineering Capstone Project
  Developed software tools for evacuation planning during natural disasters (September 2016 – April 2017)