John J. Lucido

John J. Lucido, III, Ph.D., is a Medical Physicist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in Radiation Oncology. He is affiliated with the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and actively involved in clinical research, education, and global medical physics initiatives.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Medical Physics (2013) - University of British Columbia
  • M.S. in Mathematical Physics (2008) - Rutgers University
  • B.S.E. in Engineering Physics - Electrical Engineering (2008) - University of Michigan

Dr. Lucido's research focuses on advanced radiation therapy techniques, including:

• Automated treatment planning systems
• Dosimetric characterization of novel radiation devices
• Machine learning applications in organ-at-risk segmentation
• Clinical decision tools for spine stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
• Quality assurance protocols for radiation delivery

His publications highlight the integration of Monte Carlo simulations, deep learning, and radiobiological modeling to optimize radiation therapy for complex cases such as pregnant patients, ultracentral lung cancers, and skin electron beam therapy.

Scientific awards and honors include:

• Teacher of the Year - Radiation Physics (Mayo Clinic, 2022)
• International Graduate Student Fellowship (University of British Columbia, 2009)
• Graduate Aid in Areas of National Need Fellowship (Rutgers University, 2005)
• Certified Therapeutic Medical Physicist (American Board of Radiology, 2016)

Dr. Lucido actively contributes to professional societies as a Voting Member of the Society of Directors of Academic Medical Physics Programs (SDAMPP), Chair of the Eclipse Scripting and Automation Group, and International Consultant for C/CAN - Kumasi City Radiotherapy Project. He also serves on multiple Mayo Clinic committees related to education and quality assurance.

His work emphasizes global radiation therapy standardization and educational infrastructure development, particularly in underserved regions like Ghana. Recent projects include automated testing platforms for treatment planning scripts and customizable radiation shields for skin therapy.