Allen Pan

Allen Pan
Pan in 2026
Born
Allen Pan

(1989-12-22) December 22, 1989 (age 36)
EducationUniversity of Southern California (Bachelor of Science)
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2015–present
GenreMaker
Subscribers2.26 million
Views329.72 million
Last updated: December 6, 2025
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Allen Pan (born December 22, 1989) is an American YouTuber and electrical engineer. He is known for his Maker culture-oriented videos, creating gadgets and machines.

Early life

Allen Pan was born on December 22, 1989.[1] He went to the University of Southern California, graduating in 2012 with a BS in electrical engineering.[2]

Career

Pan in 2019

Pan created his YouTube channel on March 27, 2015. It was originally called Sufficiently Advanced, inspired by a quote from Arthur C. Clarke. Pan was inspired by 90's and early 00's animated superhero TV shows. His first video was of a wrist gadget he made that replicated an attack from Naruto. He initially only posted the video on Facebook, but, after it received gained views, he also uploaded it to YouTube.[2] Pan originally received media attention in late 2015 after uploading a viral video of him creating a real-life version of the superhero Thor's hammer Mjolnir, which only he can pick up.[3][4][5]

Pan also built a butane torch disguised as a lightsaber.[6] In 2017, he appeared on MythBusters: The Search as a contestant[7] and in 2020, Pan built a gun that shoots masks onto people's faces to protect them from COVID-19.[8]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2023 Streamy Awards Science and Engineering Nominated [9]

References

  1. ^ Allen Pan [@AnyTechnology] (December 21, 2021). "Ok I just turned 32 but that's only 29 in Pandemic Years" (Tweet). Retrieved September 8, 2025 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ a b "Engineering Marvel: A Behind-the-Shield Interview with Allen Pan". www.mouser.com. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  3. ^ "Engineer creates a 'real' Thor's hammer, and only he is worthy | CBC News". CBC. October 14, 2015. Archived from the original on July 20, 2025. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  4. ^ "Engineer builds replica of Thor's hammer that only he can lift". CBC Radio. October 15, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  5. ^ Abrams, Sean (October 14, 2015). "The Daily Heat Index: Build Your Own Mjolnir Only You Can Lift - Maxim". www.maxim.com. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  6. ^ Kooser, Amanda. "Engineer builds the real burning lightsaber you've been looking for". CNET. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  7. ^ Hart, Matthew (April 4, 2017). "This "Real" Lightsaber is Dangerous, but Still Surprisingly Civilized". Nerdist. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  8. ^ Dodgson, Lindsay. "A YouTube engineer built a device that shoots masks onto people's faces". Business Insider. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  9. ^ "13th Annual Streamy Nominees & Winners". The Streamy Awards. Retrieved September 7, 2025.

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