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Luke Van Leeuwen

Mechanical Engineering Portfolio

Combining industry experience, engineering research, and hands-on design to develop practical mechanical systems.

About Me

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Building practical engineering solutions through industry, research, and design.

I am a mechanical engineering student at Rice University with experience spanning defense, autonomous systems, and advanced engineering research. Through internships, undergraduate research, and student design teams, I have contributed to mechanical system design, structural analysis, autonomous system development, and advanced materials research.

I enjoy solving complex engineering challenges through thoughtful design, collaboration, and continuous learning to develop practical solutions for real-world applications.

My Work

Projects and Experience

Featured engineering projects and professional experiences.

Industry

Oceaneering:
Mechanical Engineering Intern

Designed two operator workstations for a NAVSEA defense program, supported structural shock analysis, and collaborated across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Research

Research:
Materials and Autonomous Systems

Conducted undergraduate research in autonomous systems and advanced materials, contributing to mechanical design, system integration, and nanomaterials research.

Leadership

Rice Solar Car:
Structures Lead

Leading development of mechanical systems for Rice University’s solar-powered race vehicle through collaborative design and iterative prototyping.

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