Benjamin Phillips received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Western Michigan University in 2012, where he worked under the direction of Clifton Ealy. His dissertation focused on topological loops and quasi-groups, exploring non-associative algebraic structures and pro-finite aspects. Before joining the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2012, Phillips earned his Master's degree in Pure Mathematics and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Philosophy from Western Michigan University. At UM-Dearborn, he has served as the course coordinator for Math 131 and as the editor of the department’s publications, as well as a mentor for student programs. His research interests encompass a broad range of topics, including combinatorics, graph theory, and topological loop theory, all within the realm of generalized algebraic structures.