Andrew Coger

Oxford, UK • (+44) 7380 432332 • ACoger25@gmail.com • www.AndrewCoger.co.uk

Engineering Synopsis
• Two Degrees: BSc in Materials Science and MSc in Mechanical Design
Engineering
• Head of Composites at Oxford Brookes Racing – Led composite design and
manufacturing processes for motorsport components
• Hands on experience – Full-cycle design and production involvement with
complex automotive assemblies

Education
Oxford Brookes University – MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Oxford, England - Sept. 2017 – Sept. 2018
• Distinction (expected)
• Dissertation Topic: Tyre Wake Management and Optimisation on Formula
Student Race Car (CFD)
• Relevant Courses: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design I & II, Advanced
Expertise Materials and Strength of Components, CAD/CAM
Composite Layup
★★★★★ Michigan State University – BSc in Materials Science and Engineering
SEM, EDS, XRD, FTIR
East Lansing, Michigan - Aug. 2014 – May 2017
★★★★☆
Metallography
• 3.6 GPA (2:1)
★★★★★ • Undertook independent study investigating the effects of Omega Phase
StarCCM+ formation in Titanium and its alloys.
★★★★☆ • Relevant Courses: Advanced Composites, Microstructural Design, Mechanics,
CATIA V5 Synthesis and Processing of Material Systems
★★★★☆
SolidWorks
★★★★★ Extra-Curricular Activity
MATLAB Oxford Brookes Racing - Formula Student
★★★★☆ Sept. 2017 – Sept. 2018
Head of Composites, Aerodynamicist
• Worked in collaboration with design and manufacturing departments to derive
functional components with manufacturing practicality considered.
Interests • Introduced and implemented resin infusion composite manufacturing
techniques.
• Fostered partnership between OBR and carbon fibre suppliers to develop highly
optimized carbon fibre components.
• Lead the full-cycle design and production process for aerodynamic
Formula 1 College Football components featured on the 2018 race car.
• Assisted in the surface and mechanical design of various components using a
combination of CATIA V5 and Solidworks CAD software packages.

Michigan State University – Department of Mechanical Engineering

Happy Hour Cycling
Dec. 2016 – June 2017
Undergraduate Research Assistant
• Modelled and simulated water treatment technologies using Solidworks 2016
and ANSYS Workbench.
• Conducted multi-phase turbulent flow simulations using ANSYS Fluent.
• Utilized Michigan State University’s High-Performance Computing Center for
Aerospace Travelling various CFD simulations.
Michigan State University – Department of Materials Science and
Engineering
Jan. 2017 – June 2017
Undergraduate Research Assistant
• Assisted in the characterization of various metallic alloys using
techniques such as Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy-dispersive X-ray
Spectroscopy, and X-Ray Photoelectron Microscopy.
• Received hands-on training with Scanning Electron Microscope, and X-
Ray Diffractometer.

Employment Record
Department of Environmental Quality - State of Michigan
East Lansing, Michigan - Jan. 2016 – Aug. 2017
Water Quality Lab Assistant
• Conducted the extraction and analysis of drinking water samples from
municipal sources around the state of Michigan.
• Worked directly with public samples using a variety of different extraction
techniques such as liquid-liquid and solid-phase extractions.

Accumed: Biomedical Systems

Ann Arbor, Michigan - Aug. 2012 – Aug. 2014
Assembler/Production Manager
• Responsible for managing inventory, assembling, cleaning, and packaging
medical devices.
Figure 1: SEM image taken during failure
• Worked directly with management to assist in the logistics sending and
analysis of ceramic plate.
receiving manufactured parts.

Societies & Clubs

Michigan State University Materials Science Engineers Society
• Led student-run help sessions for coursework related to materials science on a
weekly basis.
• Organized presentations from guest-speakers working in various industries such
as Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing.
Michigan State University Engineers for a Sustainable World
• Engaged in a student led team to design and build an environmentally conscious
botanical structure.
Michigan State University Racing Club
• Assisted in the organization of the MSU Racing Club Car Show with over 1500
attendees. Figure 2: Brake duct design featured on
OBR18
Recent Projects
OBR 18 Brake Duct Design
• Designed surface and mechanical model, tooling mould,
and additional rapid prototype flap.
• Utilised unique carbon fibre placement techniques to
improve weight, strength, and manufacturability.
• Minimised the effects of in-wash and tyre squirt.
• 28% increase in mass flow rate to underbody.

Opposed-Piston Opposed-Cylinder Engine Design

• Designed full kinematic assembly featuring over 30 bespoke
components designed from the ground up in CATIA V5.
• Generated technical drawings adhering to BS8888 standards.
• Fully parameterised design enabled rapid adjustment
of features such as bore, stoke, and cam timing.