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

Joshua Walsh standing in front of solar panels
Joshua Walsh
Environmental Engineering

An honors seminar led Joshua Walsh to design a drinking water system and solar grid for a center in Haiti.

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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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Christopher Simmans.
Christopher Simmans
Electrical Engineering

Christopher Simmans took a winding path from Texas to Massachusetts, but the move led him to find his calling in electrical engineering at UMass Lowell.

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Chris & Paula White
Engineering

The founders of what has become a multimillion dollar premium, all-natural cookie dough and ice cream sandwich company hold degrees in engineering.

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Garrett Perry next to equipment in the garage for River Hawk Racing
Garrett Perry
Mechanical Engineering

The River Hawk Racing club steered Garrett Perry to UML. Now, he’s on course for a career in motor sports.

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Sofia Savoca with her mom outside O'Leary Library on South Campus
Sofia Savoca
Civil Engineering

Sofia Savoca chose UMass Lowell for the opportunity to be in the Honors College and to study civil engineering. She’s found a dozen new opportunities since arriving on campus.

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Work with the Best

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