1. Andrew James Cook – Curriculum Vitae
Address: 8 Stubbs close, Brough, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU15 1GN
Telephone: Mobile: 07873323381 Home: 01482 665042
Email: cook.aj1705@gmail.com
Key Skills
 MS Office  Problem Solving
 CAD, CFD & FEA  Technical Document Writing
 Experimental Engineering Research
(Instron, DIC, Vibration, Wind Tunnel Testing)
 Engineering Workshop Skills
 Hold a Clean UK Driving Licence
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) – Astronautical Engineering
University of Southampton (Thesis submitted pending viva) November 2014
Masters of Engineering (MEng) – Aerospace Engineering (Aerodynamics and Propulsion)
University of Southampton – 2:1 (Hons.) July 2009
A level (2005): Maths: B
Physics: B
Chemistry: B
AS Level (2004): Geography: C
BTEC (2003): Aviation Studies
GCSE (2003): Maths: A
English Language: B
English Literature: B
Double Science: A*A*
Geography: A
Electronics: A
Music: A
Work Experience
University of Southampton
Post Doctorate Engineer
Sept 2013 – Feb 2014 (Full time)
Systems test engineer for the European Space Agency’s (ESAs) multifunctional ROV-E project.
The focus of the job was to provide structural and thermal experimental verification of the
multifunctional power structure against given specifications. In addition I was required to:
 Assist with international partners in the final design
 Take part in international meetings and teleconferences
 Procure and assemble electrical components and test apparatus
 Arrange shipment of dangerous goods to our international partners
 Become proficient in LDS vibration hardware and control software
 Use Labview and Matlab for accelerometer acquisition and analysis
 Design and manufacture test jigs
 Create technical documents signed off by ESA FP7 project reviewers
 Find and liaise with an external contractor for thermal vacuum testing
 Present to an international audience at a final review meeting
The job gave me experience working in a large international team across several sites applying
myself to a multimillion Euro project. I worked to ESAs quality assurance and space engineering
testing standards ECSS-Q-ST-70C and ECSS-E-ST-10-03C respectively whilst working to a compressed
schedule to meet the final deadline.
University of Southampton
Structural Test Engineer
Aug 2010 – Mar 2011 (Full time)

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University of Southampton
Demonstrator
Oct 2009 – Oct 2012 (Part time)
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University of Southampton
Manufacture Engineering Internship
Jun – Aug 2009 (Full time)
Bracken Ghyll Golf Club
Office and Bar Staff
2004 – 2009 (Part time)
Kadant Johnson System Intl.
Design Engineering Work Experience
May 2002 (1 week)
Spooner Industries Ltd.
Shop Floor Engineering Work Experience
May 2002 (1 week)
Publications
Cook, A.J., Walker, S.J.I., and Dobbs, H., “Experimental Research on the use of Tape Springs on Inflatable
Structures,” 28th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, 2011-c-37, 5-12
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Jun, Okinawa,
Japan, 2011.
 Gave an oral presentation.
Walker, S.J.I., Aglietti, G.S., Cook, A.J., and McDonald, A.D., “Modelling Built Up, Tape Spring Based, Space
Deployable Structures,” Proceedings of the 62nd International Astronautical Congress, IAC-11.C2.2.1, Cape
Town, South Africa, Oct 3-7, 2011.
Walker, S.J.I., Kiley, A., Aglietti, G.S., Cook, A.J., and McDonald, A.D., “Modelling Three Dimensional, Tape
Spring Based, Space Deployable Structures,” Proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Spacecraft
Structures, Materials and Environmental Testing, Noordwijk, Netherlands, Mar 20-23, 2012.
Extra – Curricular Activities and Achievements
Grade 5 Flute (2002)
Air Training Corp (2000 – 2005) – NCO Sergeant, Band Leader (2004-5), Squadron Marksman,
West Riding Band Champions (2001), Squadron and Wing Athlete,
Donation Collector for the Battle of Britain and Poppy Appeals,
Flown a Single Prop Twin-Seater (6+ hours)
Bracken Ghyll Golf Club (1998 – 2009) – Junior Captain & Junior Team Division 4 Winners (2004)
Member of University of Southampton Societies
University Badminton Team (2005 – 2008)
Engineering Badminton Club (2005 – 2010) Intermural Champions (2007, 2008)
Engineering Hockey Club (2009 – 2013) Intermural Champions (2011)
Hillwalking Club (2005 – 2012) Treasurer (2007)
Concert Band (2005 – 2013) Flute Section Leader (2012)
Brass Band (2007 – 2012) Founder Member, Percussion Section Leader,
10th
in the Inaugural University Brass Band Championships (2011)
I am also a self-taught drummer and a founder member of a successful Southampton based jazz
band gigging around the local area where I have acted as librarian and logistical organiser (2010 –
2013). In addition I am a proficient swimmer and continue to be a keen walker, golfer, skier,
badminton player, cyclist and cycle mechanic.