Kobe Prior
Golden, CO · M.S. Electrical Engineering Candidate
I’m an Electrical Engineer from Colorado School of Mines currently pursuing my Master’s Thesis program, which I expect to complete in May 2027. My professional interests include signal processing, communications, and antenna systems. I’ve had the opportunity to conduct hands-on research in the Antennas, RFID, and Computational Electromagnetics (ARC) group under Atef Elsherbeni , while also gaining industry experience through internships at Rincon Research Corporation and Zeta Associates . Along the way, I’ve been honored with multiple Dean’s List recognitions and the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award—achievements I’m proud of, but that only represent the beginning of what I hope to accomplish in the field.
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Spring 2022
Graduated High School
Bayfield High School
Graduated as Co-Valedictorian with a 4.0 unweighted GPA and earned AP Scholar with Distinction Award. Competed as a multi-sport athlete in Football and Wrestling.
Fall 2022
Started B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Began undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering, focusing on getting initial exposure to undergraduate research through First-Year Innovation and Research Scholar Training(FIRST)
Fall 2023
Became a Resident Advisor
Colorado School of Mines
Selected as a Resident Advisor for the 2023-2024 academic year, providing mentorship and support to first-year students in the residence halls.
Summer 2024
Photographed HSBC 7s Grand Final in Madrid
Tri Sports Media
Traveled Europe most notably to Madrid, Spain to photograph the HSBC 7s Grand Final rugby tournament for Tri Sports Media. I also photographed the 2024 Olympic Repechage in Monaco
Spring 2025
Took Introduction to Antennas Course
Colorado School of Mines
Sparked interests in antenna systems and computational electromagnetics, which led to pursuing graduate research in these areas. Enrolled in the combined masters program to begin graduate research early and complete a thesis by May 2027.
Summer 2025
DSP Intern
Rincon Research Corporation
Worked in a Group of 4 Interns to simulate and create a small scale realization of a bent pipe communication system leveraging low earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
Fall 2025
Undergraduate Researcher
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) - EMON
While taking an independent study course in phased arrays and scattering applications, I designed a low-cost phase shifting network for generating structured waveforms to be exploited in advanced radar systems. Published and presented research at multiple conferences including the 2026 National Radio Science Meeting and the Viceroy Symposium.
Fall 2025
IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) Honor Society Inductee
IEEE HKN - Nu Pi Colorado School of Mines Chapter
Was inducted into the IEEE Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) Honor Society as a Senior, recognizing academic excellence and leadership in the field of electrical engineering. Became News Correspondant chair for the Nu Pi chapter, responsible for sharing news and updates with members and the broader community.
Spring 2026
Graduated with B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with Summa Cum Laude honors, earning multiple awards including the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award, 6x Dean's List recognition, and Second Place Overall in the Senior Design Showcase.
Summer 2026
DSP Intern
Zeta Associates
Worked in a Group of 4 Interns to localize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other RF emitters using passive sensors and advanced signal processing techniques.
2026 — Present
Master's Thesis Researcher
Colorado School of Mines · ARC Group
Conducting graduate research involving the experimental characerization of scattering interactions under structured beam illumination using a custom phased array system.