Professional Preparation

University of Missouri – Columbia Civil Engineering B.S., 2007

University of Kentucky Mining Engineering Ph. D., 2010

Appointments

August 2010 – Assistant Professor, Mining Engineering, University of Kentucky

Publications

• Lusk, B., K. Unrug, K. Perry, “Gob Seals – An Effective Alternative to Structural Seals.” Mining Engineering, Vol. 61, No. 11, Nov. 2009. SME, Littleton, CO. pp. 36-40.
• Hoffman, J., B. Lusk, K. Perry, “Investigations of Shock Tunnel Dynamics and Energy Realization.” Blasting and Fragmentation, Vol. 3, No. 3, Dec. 2009. International Society of Explosives Engineers, Cleveland, OH. pp. 207-225. ISSN 1937-6359.
• Lusk, B., K. Perry, J. Hoffman, “Laboratory Investigation of Layered Aluminum Mesh for Blast Mitigation Properties using an Arena Setup.” Journal of Battlefield Technology, Vol. 13, No. 2, July 2010. Argos Press, Australia. pp. 1-12. ISSN 1440-5113.
• Lusk, B., K. Perry, S. Lusk, “Predictability of a High Explosives Shock Tube for Testing Blast Resistant Windows.” Blasting and Fragmentation, Vol. 4, No. 2, Oct. 2010. International Society of Explosives Engineers, Cleveland, OH. pp. 75-90. ISSN 1937-6359.
• Lusk, B., J. Hoffman, K. Perry, “Laboratory Investigation of Layered Aluminum Mesh for Blast Mitigation Properties Using a Shock Tube.” Journal of Battlefield Technology, Under Review. Argos Press, Australia.