The UMass Lowell Francis College of Engineering provides talent and technology in engineering, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, electronics and sustainable energy. 
Susan Roberts.

Meet Dean Susan Roberts

As dean, I am dedicated to fostering a collaborative, transparent and supportive culture that promotes excellence in all aspects of our college. I invite you to join us—whether as a student, alumnus, industry partner or fellow educator—as we shape the next chapter of the Francis College of Engineering. This is a place where ideas flourish, confidence takes hold,and engineers emerge. I’m proud to lead this exceptional community and look forward to all we will accomplish together. Read more about Dean Roberts vision.

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Leo Montagna Jr. Plastics Engineering UMass Lowell
Leo Montagna
Plastics Engineering

Plastics Engineering alumnus Leo Montagna Jr. '70, '76 says he wouldn't be where is is today with the University. He is a devoted UMass Lowell donor and supporter of the Plastics Engineering Department.

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Tiana DeCrescenzo holding a bar as she prepares to squat with three spotters
Tiana DeCrescenzo
Mechanical Engineering

Tiana DeCrescenzo ’23 discovered a love of competitive powerlifting en route to her degree.

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Lisa Panagopoulos with other cast members from the movie Twas the Night
Lisa Panagopoulos
Computer Science and Computer Engineering

Lisa Panagopoulos went remote and part time – and launched a second career on the silver screen.

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Molly Tecce in her office with 3D Printer
Molly Tecce
Plastics Engineering

Plastics Engineering major Molly Tecce and partners from the 3D Club leapt into action to make PPE when the pandemic struck.

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Flore Stécie Norcéide at laptop
Flore Stécie Norcéide
Computer Engineering

Flore Stécie Norcéide won an Oprah Winfrey Scholarship to study computer engineering here.

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Julia Measmer in a biomedical engineering classroom at UMass Lowell
Julia Measmer
Biomedical Engineering

Julia Measmer’s experiments with spinach led to research with a professor.

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Work with the Best

The Francis College of Engineering is currently searching for faculty members in a number of positions.