Masters Student of Integrated Product Design, University of Pennsylvania,
former Professional Mechanical Engineer

Hi! I am Yiran "Kevin" Xuan.
I am a dedicated worker and leader who is eager to try innovative approaches to problems. I have earned a diverse skillset from a wide range of projects, and my exposure to different people and activities allows me to be comfortable in many settings.
My career goal is to bring technology and innovation to everyday people's lives in a meaningful way.
Feel free to learn more about what I have done and what I can do!
PROJECTS
These projects show my diverse technical abilities and interests, and were completed for courses, clubs, internships, or personal interest
![]() Capstone Nerf Turret Project | ![]() Designing for Internet of Things Projects | ![]() Caterpillar Robot Project | ![]() Alligator Robot Project |
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![]() Nerf Turret Project | ![]() Roboclub Ukulele Bot | ![]() Choitek Cat Robot |
BIO

I grew up in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. My hobbies then are not too different than mine now: creating machines, drawing monsters, and listening to and writing stories. I loved to learn about biology, history, and science; in short, I was a huge nerd, and my parents tell that was why I needed glasses so early on. I also enjoyed outdoor activities such as soccer, tennis, and biking. I have since added running and weightlifting to that list as well.
I am currently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I participated in a wide range of campus activities, including robotics club, Chinese culture club, running club, and Asian student magazine.
If you ask me to describe myself, I am an optimist, adventurer, and innovator. I am persistent and ambitious, but I can empathize with people easily, and intake their viewpoints to adjust mine. I have great appreciation for other people's efforts and talents, and I believe that proper teamwork requires everyone to derive a sense of satisfaction from the group effort.
CONTACT
Interested in learning more about me or my work? Feel free to reach out anytime, I would be more than happy to chat.
Primary Email: ykxuan@seas.upenn.edu















