Leyuan Chen
Pasadena
Summary
Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science student with experience in medical-device prototyping, experimental data analysis, and iterative design. Combines engineering research with 1,000+ hours of EMT experience to bring both technical and clinical perspectives to healthcare technology.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Tournament Director
Carnegie Mellon University Science Olympiad
Pittsburgh
04.2026 - Current
- Direct 24 competition events, coordinating 100+ competitors and 50+ volunteers for CMU's annual Science Olympiad Tournament.
- Manage communications and logistics for 20+ participating high schools, facilitating smooth event participation and collaboration.
Undergraduate Researcher
Interactive Structures Lab
Pittsburgh
12.2025 - Current
- Engineered 3 bistable mechanisms for finger rehabilitation brace, validating performance with 15 functional prototypes to enhance user experience.
- Designed 8 surface geometries that generate distinct vibration signals for tracking finger motion and brace states.
- Reduced device material usage by 30% and weight by 40% through a 2D wrap-around redesign, improving wearability and manufacturability.
Emergency Medical Technician
CMU Emergency Medical Service
Pittsburgh
09.2025 - Current
- Deliver emergency medical care to 80+ patients across 1000+ hours of campus EMS service, responding to medical and trauma incidents.
- Provide medical coverage for campus and community events serving 200+ attendees, including Special Olympics, concerts, and athletic competitions.
- Instruct 2 CPR courses per semester, certifying 20+ students in CPR and basic emergency response each semester.
Undergraduate Researcher
CMU Department of Materials and Engineering
Pittsburgh
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Evaluated phase purity and crystal structure of synthesized materials through PXRD characterization and specimen preparation.
- Developed Python-based workflows to automate PXRD data processing and materials characterization calculations.
- Collaborated with 2 graduate researchers to support experimental design, data collection, and characterization of synthesized materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh05-2028
Skills
- Project management
- Python programming
- Microsoft Office
- Materials characterization
- Data Analysis
- User experience design
- Team collaboration
- Research methodology
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Tournament Director
Carnegie Mellon University Science Olympiad
04.2026 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
Interactive Structures Lab
12.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
CMU Emergency Medical Service
09.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
CMU Department of Materials and Engineering
08.2025 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering, Materials Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University