Student Spotlight: Fiona Van Leeuwen


Fiona Van Leeuwen
Major: Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematics Minors
Mentor: Dr. Ryan Berke

Fiona Van Leeuwen is a talented researcher and student, pursuing her degree in Chemistry with an Engineering Minor. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, hiking, and playing music.

Her research focuses on how to improve and alter the depth of field of images under the guidance of Dr. Ryan Berke in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department. In 2019 she won an Engineering Undergraduate Research Program grant, which funded her research endeavors.

She has served as a URF Ambassador for the Office of Research, as well as an Honors Student Advisory Board Representative for the College of Science, showing a dedication to improving research opportunities for students.