Benjamin Derge

Benjamin Derge is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from The Ohio State University, with a Bachelor of Engineering earned in 2021. Derge has diverse experience in the engineering field, beginning as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at FFE Inc., where modeling of water systems took place. Subsequent roles included performance engineering and technical internships at GE Aviation, where contributions were made to engine modeling and case studies. Derge further advanced skills as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at BWXT Nuclear Energy, Inc., introducing new modeling software and aiding in Nuclear Thermal Propulsion engine designs. Currently, Derge serves as an Instrumentation Design Engineer at GE Aerospace, focusing on the design of instrumentation for developmental engines. Additionally, Derge has experience as a Teaching Assistant, providing instruction in engineering fundamentals.