- LUCAS FOLIO -
Mechanical Engineering Student
Education
University Of South Florida (USF), Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Experience
Design For X (DFX) Lab, Tampa, FL — Lab Assistant
- Assisted in USF’s largest Makerspace Lab
- Specialized in training on laser cutters, 3D printers (resin and PLA), and soldering
- Collaborated on lab projects, including resin printer maintenance and laser cutting
- Designed training outlines for various lab equipment
NLM and NIH, Bethesda, MD — FAB Lab Intern
- Curated AI training data for tuberculosis detection at the National Library of Medicine
- Assisted NIH FAB Lab engineers in creating affordable methods to improve gait analytics for patients with walking disabilities
Projects
-Designed 3D models of randomly generated tumors detectable by CT Scanner
- Created animations and designs for presentation at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM)
- Prototyped for patent application
- Designed 3D models of randomly generated tumors detectable by CT Scanner
Skills
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design (CSWA)
- Software Experience: Blender, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Slicers, AutoCAD, Fusion360, Solidworks ‘22-‘23
- Hardware Experience: Laser Cutter, Soldering, Rapid Prototyping tools (LCD Resin printers & FDM PLA printers)
Awards/Involvements
- Student Service Learning: 236 Volunteer Hours, Certificate of Meritorious Service
- High School Involvements: AP Digital Art (4), Varsity Cheer, JV Captain Sailing Team, Event Master of Ceremonies for Cheer competition, Morning Announcer
- College Involvements: Society Of Aeronautics & Rocketry (SOAR), American Society Of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Languages
Spoken:
English
German (native)
Computer:
Python, Matlab, C++, C#, Java, HTML5