As a staff engineer at DANTE Solutions, Stefan Habean plays a critical role in both advancing simulation technology and supporting clients across the heat treat industry. With a background in mechanical engineering, Stefan has taken it upon himself to develop a deep understanding of metallurgical principles, applying this expertise to consulting work and software development as a staff engineer. He is one of the lead developers of DANTE’s metallurgical utility software and is instrumental in helping clients interpret and improve their thermal processing practices using simulation tools.

Stefan’s impact extends beyond project work; he is actively involved in the industry through ASM’s Heat Treating Society, where he serves on the Technical Programming Committee. He has co-authored and presented technical papers at conferences, manned the DANTE booth at ASM Heat Treat show, and continues to build bridges between theory, simulation, and shop floor implementation.

His combination of technical depth, initiative, and community engagement makes Stefan a standout contributor in the next generation of heat treat professionals.

Nominated by: DANTE Solutions, Inc.