Biosketch (where they make me write things about myself in third person):
Scientist, avid runner, businessman, and social entrepreneur, Brad Lusk has spent 7 years of his 11 years at Arizona State University (ASU) as a research scientist in the Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology researching thermophilic bacteria in microbial electrochemical cells. During his time as a Ph.D. student, he hosted and attended scientific conferences throughout the United States including the North American meeting for the International Society for Microbial Electrochemical Technology (ISMET) at Penn State University, the International meeting for ISMET at ASU, the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors meeting at the Colorado School of Mines, and the general meeting for the American Society for Microbiology in Boston, Massachusetts. His experiences and friendships formed during his graduate studies have enabled him to travel to exotic locations in India and Pakistan, where he has given presentations about his research to a broad, global audience. His has also shared his love for science to live public audiences at local Phoenix events including IGNITE and COMICON.

In his free time, he volunteers with a local non-profit called Camp Sparky -where he served as Chair from 2014-2015- to visit local Title 1 elementary schools through the Phoenix metropolitan area. This volunteer work allows him to spread a message of scientific awareness and emphasize the positive impacts of education to local ‘at-risk’ youth. In 2012, he turned his interest and longtime knack for vintage collectibles into a lucrative online business. He also uses his passion for nutrition and running to conquer 5Ks, 10Ks, and half marathons. With his degree, Brad is looking to travel the world to visit laboratories and industries that are interested in microbial electrochemical research in order to gain a global perspective on his field of interest and to share his experiences to spread cultural awareness.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travelling the world to communicate my research to an international audience.

Interests

Science, Engineering, Renewable energy, philosophy, running, travel

• concerts
• education
• running
• nightlife
• technology
• traveling
• volunteer work
• music
• outdoor activities
• camping
• business
• teaching
• engineering
• entrepreneurship
• science
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Post-rock, progressive metal/ rock, stoner rock

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Havasupai Falls Grand Canyon, Great Barrier Reef, Yosemite, Tongariro Crossing New Zealand, Hawaii, the list goes on...

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a research scientist with vast knowledge in microbiology, philosophy of science, and environmental engineering. I also love concerts, music, and nightlife. I'm up for anything outdoors.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, France, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States