Derek Tuck

- Basic Information -

Time in Larsen Lab: 2014-2015
Basic Project Description: Worked on developing a prototype rain velocimeter.

- Dissemination Based on work in Larsen Lab -

- Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers -

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- Professional Conference Presentations -

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- Student Research Presentations -

D. Tuck and M.L. Larsen (2015). Design and testing of a raindrop velocimeter. Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Academy of Sciences. Furman University, April 11, 2015

D. Tuck and M.L. Larsen (2015). Design and testing of a raindrop velocimeter. 27th Annual College of Charleston Scientific Research Poster Session. April 16, 2015

- Awards won while working in Larsen Lab -

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- Post-Graduation Activities and Current Status -

I lost track of Derek for a few years, but was thrilled to get an email from him in spring of 2023. It appears that he works for Boeing Research and Technology as an Electromagnetic Effects Engineer. Specifically, his role primarily focuses on developing numerical models and experimental techniques aimed at reducing the costs associated with certifying new technologies for lightning strike and electrostatics.

Derek reached out again in late 2025 and let me know that he just completed 10 years working at Boeing Research & Technology in North Charleston. It sounds like his work has stayed in the same avenue; "Derek works on the electromagnetic effects team and leads projects focused on developing physics-based models that aid in designing aircraft tolerant to the electromagnetic environment."
updated: 17 August 2026