Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost

Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Craig Lusk

Name

Craig Lusk

College

Engineering

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Degree

B.S. Engineering Science and Mechanics

From

Virginia Tech

Graduate Degree

M.S. Engineering Science and Mechanics

From

Virginia Tech

Doctoral Degree

Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering

From

Brigham Young University

Previous Post(s)

None

Selected Published Works

More than 10 Journal and conference articles

Area of Specialization / Research

Microelectroemechanical Systems (MEMS), compliant mechanisms, mechanism design, prosthetic design

Current Course Offerings

• EML 3262 Kinematics/Dynamics of Machinery
• EML 6653 Elasticity

How and when did you first become interested in your field of study?

My father encouraged me to pursue engineering and I’ve always found the mathematical and visual aspects of design fascinating.

What made you decide to pursue a career in higher education? 

I’ve always loved teaching and the pursuit of knowledge. It seemed like the best way to be able to be constantly learning and teaching

Why did you choose to be a part of the academic community at USF?

The opportunities at USF were very good to be able to pursue my research in MEMS and in biomedical (prosthetics) design.

What do you enjoy about teaching the students of USF?

The students at USF are a diverse group and each student brings a unique perspective. Each semester I teach, I gain new insights and perspectives from students.

What do you like about the university community?

There is an amazing amount of creative energy and talent here at USF. I find the opportunity to interact with so many brilliant people to be very stimulating and exciting.