Driven By Design, Fueled by Discovery

Greetings! Welcome to Steven Tran’s portfolio.

Steven is a creative problem solver, engineer, and student of life. Fueled by curiosity, he is constantly learning and growing. Join him on his journey and career as he learn more about himself.

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Hard Skills

Rapid Prototyping

CAD Modeling

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Tolerance & Dimensional Testing

Simulation & Mesh Design

Experimental Testing

Research & Development

Machine Learning & Neural Networks

Data Collection & Processing

Machining (Manual Mill, Manual Lathe)

Welding (Oxy-Acetylene)

Sand Casting

Soft Skills

Project Management

Task Management & Goal Setting

Leadership & Mentorship

Collaboration and Communication (Team, Liaison, Science Communication)

Presenting Findings

Positive Team Influence

Devices / Tools / Software

CAD & Design: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, Blender

Prototyping & Fabrication: 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Water Jet Cutting, Outsourced Manufacturing

Data & Simulation: MATLAB, Python (Matplotlib, SciPy, TensorFlow), Biaxial Machine

Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Publications

St Pierre SR, Sibley LS, Tran S, Tran V, Darwin EC, Kuhl E. Biaxial testing and sensory texture evaluation of plant-based and animal deli meat. Curr Res Food Sci. 2025 Jun 4;10:101080.

PMID: 40529651 PMCID: PMC12173621 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2025.101080

Showcases

“Steven distinguished himself through his curiosity-driven approach to learning, strong work ethic, and courage in the face of challenges.”

~ Skyler St. Pierre (Research Mentor)