2026 — 2027
MSc, Earth and Space Science
York University
2026 — 2027
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology
Merit-based provincial graduate scholarship supporting excellence in science and technology.
Curriculum Vitae
Connor R. Humphries
Space engineer and MSc researcher working in space situational awareness, optical imaging, sensor simulation, image processing, and artificial intelligence.
Education
2021 — 2025
BEng (Honours), Space Engineering
York University
2019
Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Environmental Studies
Cape Breton University
2015 — 2018
Advanced Diploma, Sustainable Energy and Building Technologies
Humber College
2013 — 2015
Diploma, Landscape Technician
Humber College
Research & Professional Experience
Jul 2026 — Oct 2026
Software Developer
Magellan Aerospace · Satellite and Space Development
Converting MATLAB simulation and image-processing software into C++, implementing new functionality, and profiling and optimizing runtime and memory performance. Supporting development of optical space situational awareness algorithms and simulations for mission-related applications.
Jan 2026 — Present
Teaching Assistant
York University
Conduct laboratory sessions, assist students with course material, and grade coursework.
Mar 2026 — May 2026
Research Collaboration
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) · South Korea
Conducted collaborative research with KASI and York University on non-generative and generative artificial intelligence developments within space situational awareness.
Nov 2025 — Dec 2025
Research Assistant
York University · Lassonde School of Engineering
Conducted a literature review on artificial intelligence applications in space situational awareness to guide laboratory research and inform MSc work, supporting research connections between York University and KASI.
May 2023 — Apr 2025
Undergraduate Researcher
Nanosatellite Research Laboratory · York University
Conducted research under Prof. Regina Lee on the Space-Based Optical Imaging Simulator (SBOIS). Developed Python and MATLAB tools for in-space optical modeling and integrated mission-specific adaptations in collaboration with Magellan Aerospace for the Redwing Microsatellite mission.
Sep 2024 — Apr 2025
Spin Class Group Instructor
Tait McKenzie Centre · York University
Independently designed and delivered hour-long stationary cycling classes for participants ranging from beginners to trained athletes, monitoring form, safety, and performance and iterating class structure using participant feedback.
Selected Awards & Recognition
2026 — 2027
Dr. Anthony Szeto Graduate Scholarship
York University award recognizing academic achievement, research performance, and communication.
2026
NSERC CGRS-M — Alternate
Listed as an alternate in the 2026 national Canada Graduate Research Scholarship — Master's competition.
2026
AI for Earth Scholarship
Scholarship program supported by AMII and Environment and Climate Change Canada.
2026
York Graduate Scholarship
Graduate entrance scholarship recognizing prior academic achievement.
2024
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award
National research award supporting work in the Nanosatellite Research Laboratory.
2023 — 2025
Lassonde Undergraduate Research Awards
Multiple research awards supporting continued development of SBOIS and industry collaboration.
2022 — 2025
Lassonde Scholarship
Multi-year merit scholarship recognizing academic excellence, leadership, creativity, and innovation.
Research Funding
2026
MITACS Globalink Research Award
Space Situational Awareness Algorithm Design
Conference Publications
Humphries, C.; Driedger, M.; Qashoa, R.; Harrison, P.; Lee, R. (2024). Interpolation to Extrapolation, Expanding the Space Based Optical Imaging Simulator for Adaptive RSO Detection and Tracking Algorithms. Lassonde Undergraduate Summer Research Conference 2024. Poster. First-listed author.
Humphries, C.; Qashoa, R.; Clark, R.; Lee, R. (2023). Space-Based Optical Imaging Simulator: Object Insertion Tool. Lassonde Undergraduate Summer Research Conference 2023. Poster. First-listed author.
Selected Presentations & Outreach
2026
Space Debris and Space Situational Awareness
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School · Toronto
Invited guest lectures introducing Grade 9 students to space debris and the developing space environment.
2025
Biofidelic Head and Brain Design for Blunt Force Concussions
Capstone Day · Toronto
2024
Exploring and Cleaning up Space Junk
Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants · Educational Livestream
2024
Resident Space Objects (RSOs) Mapping
International GIS Day Graduate Colloquium · Toronto
Leadership & Community
2023 — 2024
Space Engineering Representative
Lassonde Engineering Society
Served as a liaison between the Space Engineering program and faculty, represented the program at academic, outreach, and industry-facing events, and contributed to event planning and student communications.
2024
NRL Outreach Booth Staff
Ontario Science Centre
Represented York University's Nanosatellite Research Laboratory and introduced visitors to the RSONAR project.
2023
Space Research Outreach Presenter
York University
Presented RSONAR and space situational awareness research to students.
Credentials
- STK Certified Level 2 — Ansys, 2025
- Amateur Radio Certificate — Basic with Honours & Advanced, ISED Canada, 2025
- Certified Spinning Instructor — Mad Dogg Athletics, 2023–2025
- Certified Personal Trainer Level 2 — W.I.T.S., 2023–2025
Additional Experience
2019 — 2022
Customer Service Representative, Stockroom Keeper & Cashier
Home Hardware
2012 — 2016
Lane Attendant & Counter Staff
Bowlerama Rexdale