Engineering Physics Major

Benjamin Kravets

Bringing ideas to life through engineering, design, and fabrication.

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Introduction

About Me

Benjamin Kravets headshot

I'm an Engineering Physics major at Tulane University with a passion for hands-on engineering and problem-solving. Through my coursework and extracurricular projects, I've developed skills in CAD design, prototyping, electronics, and manufacturing.

Campus Involvement

  • Engineering Physics Chair, Member Theta Tau Nu Epsilon Chapter
  • Treasurer, Member Tulane Makers and Robotics Society
  • Treasurer, Founding Member Tulane Green Wave Stargazers
Portfolio

Featured Projects

Modular Wind Tunnel - Gust Busters Inc. Aerodynamics

Modular Wind Tunnel

Designed, constructed, and tested a modular wind tunnel as part of Tulane's Product and Experimental Design course, working collaboratively with a team.

  • CAD Design
  • Prototyping
  • Testing
Truss Bridge Structural

Truss Bridge

Designed and built a truss bridge for Tulane's Truss Bust Competition that successfully held a weight of 111 lbs.

  • Structural Design
  • Load Analysis
  • Fabrication
Raspberry Pi wireless audio zone Electronics

Multi-Zone Wireless Audio System

Deployed a fleet of Raspberry Pi devices to create a multi-zone wireless audio system for the Tulane MakerSpace.

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Networking
  • Audio Systems
Tormach PCNC 770 CNC Mill Documentation

CNC Mill CAM Training

Authored a comprehensive 40-page step-by-step tutorial for learning Computer Aided Machining (CAM) at the Tulane MakerSpace.

  • Fusion360 CAM
  • Technical Writing
  • CNC Machining
Background

Resume

Experience

Project Engineering Intern

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

Freeport-McMoRan

  • Researched heat pumps for innovative copper recovery initiative
  • Assisted Project Management with schedules for concurrent projects
  • Automated information search processes for mine site equipment lists

Fabrication Technician

May 2025 - Present

Tulane University MakerSpace

  • Assist users with ideation, design, and manufacturing of projects
  • Train users on CNC machinery, 3D printers, laser cutters, and more
  • Ensure safe machine usage and maintain operational equipment

Engineering/Robotics TA

Summer 2023 & 2024

Brophy College Preparatory

  • Instructed 60 students in coding, electronics, and CAD concepts
  • Designed curriculum for VEXiQ robotics program
  • Helped expand program to 2.5x its original size

Education

B.S. Engineering Physics

Expected May 2028

Tulane University

School of Science and Engineering | ABET Accredited

High School Diploma

May 2024

Brophy College Preparatory

GPA: 4.031/4.0

Skills

Software

  • Fusion360 CAD/CAM/eCAD/FEA
  • OnShape
  • Microsoft Office
  • Fritzing
  • MATLAB
  • LaTeX

Manufacturing

  • 3D Printers
  • Laser Cutters
  • CNC Mill/Lathe
  • WaterJet
  • Woodworking
  • Metalworking
  • Soldering

Coursework

Statics

Spring 2025

Intro to MATLAB

Spring 2025

Product & Experimental Design

Fall 2025

Mechanics of Materials

Fall 2025

Manufacturing Processes

Spring 2026
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