Luke received his B.S. in chemistry from Centre College and worked as an analytical chemist before changing his career focus to water treatment. He then received his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Arizona in 2024. Luke’s research at Arizona was primarily focused on optimizing membrane distillation (MD) for decentralized potable reuse, identifying sources of fouling and scaling, and developing membrane cleaning methods that maintain high water quality. Luke then worked as a postdoctoral researcher with the Engineering Research and Development Center of the Army Corps of Engineers. During this time, he operated a pilot-scale treatment unit using MBR, MD, and UV disinfection to be used in military applications. He also initiated a project connecting advanced water purification with hydrogen generation for clean energy production and storage. Luke joined Trussell in 2025 to further his dedication to developing reliable treatment systems that ensure safe, high-quality water for all users.