Background
Lucas, J. Richard was born on May 3, 1929 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of J.W. and Mary (Hirka) Lucas.
Lucas, J. Richard was born on May 3, 1929 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of J.W. and Mary (Hirka) Lucas.
Student, Pennsylvania State University, 1948. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics, Waynesburg College, 1951. Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, West Virginia University, 1952.
Master of Science in Mining Engineering, University Pittsburgh, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia, 1965.
Miner, Crucible Steel Company, 1947-1952; field engineer, Joy Manufacturing Company, 1952-1954; member of faculty, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1954-1961; head department mining engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1961-1971; head division minerals engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1971-1976; head department mining and minerals engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1976-1987; Massey professor mining and minerals engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1987-1992; director mining systems design and ground control, Generic Mineral Technology Center retired,, 1992. Chairman of the executive committee Annual Institute on Coal-Mining Health, Safety and Research, 1969-1987.
Member American Institute Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Coal Mining Institute, West Virginia Coal Mining Institute, American Association of University Professors, National, Virginia societies professional engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Virginia Academy of Sciences, Society Mining Engineers (board directors, chairman coal division).
Married Joan H. Hathaway, August 30, 1952. Children: Eric Scott, Jay Hathaway.