Yuriy Krugov
Summary
Motivated Civil Engineering student at Michigan State University with hands-on experience who brings analytical problem-solving, teamwork, and research experience to real-world engineering challenges. Known for translating complex data into practical solutions and contributing to collaborative projects with accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
MSU Collegiate Soil Judging Team Member
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teammates to classify soils by slope, texture, and hydraulic conductivity during collegiate soil judging competitions in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan
- Evaluated soil characteristics to recommend land-use suitability for infrastructure projects such as roads, basements, and septic systems under competition guidelines
- Achieved 4th place as a team at the Fall 2024 Regional Competition and ranked 10th individually at the Spring 2025 National Competition
Research Assistant
Michigan State University, College of Engineering
East Lansing, MI
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Processed and analyzed geospatial datasets using ArcGIS Pro to generate surface maps highlighting vegetation, hydrology, and soil moisture patterns
- Developed MATLAB scripts to integrate remote sensing datasets, automate workflows, and produce custom maps for soil moisture and land cover analysis
Research Assistant for Genetic Research
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Aided researchers with maintaining more than 50 plants in a greenhouse setting over winter and spring by regularly trimming, watering, applying fertilizer to a experimental hybrids of potatoes
- Catalogued and preserved seeds extracted from potato berries, organizing them for storage and ensuring accurate labeling to support future seeding cycles
- Packaged and documented potato samples for shipment, coordinating with partner universities to facilitate collaborative potato breeding research
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2027
Skills
- Software: AutoCAD, ArcGIS Pro, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel
- Field Skills: Total Station Surveying
Languages
English
Russian
Timeline
Research Assistant
Michigan State University, College of Engineering
06.2025 - 08.2025
MSU Collegiate Soil Judging Team Member
Michigan State University
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant for Genetic Research
Michigan State University
01.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Michigan State University