- LUCAS FOLIO -

University Of South Florida (USF), Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Expected Graduation: May 2025

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

-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

- 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)

- 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)

Spoken:

English

German (native)

Computer:

Python, Matlab, C++, C#, Java, HTML5