Luke Tucker

Dr. Luke Tucker is a researcher at North Carolina State University’s Brown Lab, specializing in biomedical engineering. His work focuses on chitosan-based biomaterials for treating acute and chronic osteomyelitis, antimicrobial hydrogels, and preclinical models.

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (Mississippi State University)
• B.S. in Biological Engineering (Mississippi State University)

His research spans electrospinning, biomaterial development, and musculoskeletal infection control. He has authored/co-authored six publications during his graduate studies, including a key 2023 paper on musculoskeletal infection treatment guidelines.

Dr. Tucker’s 2023 article contributes to preclinical modeling and antimicrobial strategies in wound healing. No scientific awards or student advising roles are explicitly mentioned in the text.