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PhD student, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford, since 09/2020
Skyler St. Pierre
PhD student, Mechanical Engineering, Stanford, since 09/2020
Pronouns
he/they
My research focuses on understanding the mechanics of soft materials through both computational methods like constitutive modeling and deep learning and experimental methods like biaxial tension and rheology. Using a combination of experimental testing, tasting surveys, and computational modeling, I am working to accelerate the development of plant-based meats that better mimic animal meat. I'm also interested in sex and age differences in the cardiovascular system.
Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading a book in my hammock, biking to the ocean, and hiking as many trails as possible.
Stanford VPGE Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence (DARE) Fellow; NSF Graduate Research Fellow
Education
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2019
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 2022