Overview

Sahpar Nil Ozer is a member of the Class of 2028 at Vanderbilt University, pursuing a double major in Mechanical Engineering and Economics with Honors, along with a minor in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Originally from Turkey, she is a Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholar with a deep interest in the intersection of science, technology, and business. Her academic and research experiences span nanotechnology, astrophysics, aerospace systems, and financial strategy. At the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE), she works on the Tech Crew, supporting cleanroom operations and gaining hands-on experience with nanoscale fabrication and instrumentation. She has conducted astrophysics research on exoplanetary systems and participated in projects related to advanced materials for aerospace applications. Sahpar has also completed numerous finance and consulting programs, reinforcing her long-term interest in entrepreneurship and the commercialization of science. On campus, she is a member of Delta Sigma Pi, Vanderbilt’s professional business fraternity, and contributes to the Vanderbilt Motorsports Team with a focus on performance optimization and design. She also supports the Sustainability and Events team for Vanderbilt Fashion Week, where she merges analytical thinking with creativity. Outside of her academic pursuits, Sahpar enjoys playing Go (Weiqi), a strategic board game that reflects her systems-driven approach and appreciation for complexity. Her honors include being named a Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholar, receiving a NASA SpaceApps Hackathon Global Honorable Mention, and earning an International Baccalaureate Diploma