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.

Hear From Our Students, Alumni & More

Russ Perkins poses with a robot in a kitchen.
Russ Perkins
Electrical Engineering

Russ Perkins is researching how AI can earn people’s trust through AI-CARING, drawing on lessons learned in the Army.

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Shanice Kelly works in a lab with another student
Shanice Kelly
Physics and Mechanical Engineering

Shanice Kelly is a leader in multiple campus clubs because she wants to get more students of color involved in STEM, especially space science programs.

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UML Alumni Platen Atanosov stands in front of "Blue Moon," a lunar lander at Blue Origin.
Plamen Atanasov
Mechanical Engineering

Plamen Atanasov ’14 builds hardware for Blue Origin’s reusable rocket program, part of Jeff Bezos’ push to reduce space travel costs.

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Maxwell Dumerant
Maxwell Dumerant
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering grad Maxwell Dumerant, who was activated by the Mass. National Guard to assist with the state’s pandemic response during his senior year, landed a job at General Dynamics Electric Boat.

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Joey Mead
Joey Mead
Plastics Engineering

For most of her professional life, Prof. Joey Mead has been interested in plastics.

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Collin Duffley throws a pitch
Collin Duffley
Nuclear Engineering

An elbow injury may have thrown the promising baseball career of Collin Duffley for a curve, but fortunately he still has his nuclear engineering career to fall back on.

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Work with the Best

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