Experience

Dr. Lucas has served in the school of Engineering since 1982 after receiving post-doctoral training at the Nordisk Institutt for Odontologisk Materials Proving in Oslo, Norway. Results of her studies have been published in over 100 publications and more than 250 presentations have been made at regional, national and international scientific meetings. Dr. Lucas is currently the President of the Biomedical Engineering Society and has also served as the president of the Society for Biomaterials, and Chair of the Scientific Review Committee of IDREF (Implant Dentistry Research & Education Foundation). In 1998 she was inducted as a Fellow in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineers and in 2000 she was inducted as an International Fellow in the Society For Biomaterials.

Research Interest

Linda Lucas’ research interest include the characterization and development of bioactive coatings for dental and orthopedic devices, biocompatibility evaluations of biomaterials, biocorrosion mechanisms of dental and orthopedic materials, and bone cement development. Funding for these studies has been made available from the Whitaker Foundation, National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and various biomedical implant companies.

Current Research L.C. Lucas, “Biomedical Implants and Devices: A Comprehensive Education and Research Program in Biomedical Engineering”, The Whitaker Foundation Special Opportunity Award, $999,064, (1999-2003)

Contact UAB School of Engineering
E-mail: Linda Lucas