Steven Kreuzer
About Steven Kreuzer
Steven Kreuzer is a Senior Managing Engineer specializing in optimizing structural heart medical implants through digital health data and in silico trials. He has extensive experience in biomechanics and has worked at various prestigious institutions, including the University of Texas at Austin and Exponent.
Current Role at Exponent
Steven Kreuzer serves as a Senior Managing Engineer at Exponent, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on optimizing structural heart medical implants by utilizing digital health data and in silico trials. He engages in the development of physics-based models that aim to reproduce device and patient performance, enhancing the predictability of clinical trial outcomes.
Previous Experience at Exponent
Prior to his current position, Steven Kreuzer worked at Exponent as a Managing Engineer from 2013 to 2022. During this time, he contributed to various projects related to medical device development and failure analysis. His work included discussions on consumer electronics, specifically addressing Lithium Ion battery safety, showcased on the Amp Hour podcast.
Education and Expertise
Steven Kreuzer earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. He furthered his education at The University of Texas at Austin, obtaining a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Biomechanics from 2006 to 2013. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and biomechanics.
Research and Development Experience
Throughout his career, Steven Kreuzer has engaged in various research roles. He worked as a Summer Research Associate at Duke University in 2004, focusing on cartilage tissue engineering. Additionally, he served as a Computational Bone Orthopaedic Biomechanics Undergraduate Researcher at Case Western Reserve University from 2004 to 2006. These experiences contributed to his expertise in biomechanics and medical device development.
Teaching and Mentorship
Steven Kreuzer has experience in academia, having worked as a Data Acquisition Lab Teaching Assistant at the University of Texas at Austin from 2008 to 2011. In this role, he supported students in understanding data acquisition techniques and methodologies, contributing to their educational development in engineering.