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

Scott Penfield drives a retro pink convertible filled with four passengers in Cuba.
Scott Penfield
Mechanical Engineering

Honors mechanical engineering major Scott Penfield has traveled extensively on two continents besides North America – and hopes to add a fourth before long.

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Louis Chin speaks at a lectern.
Louis Chin
Mechanical Engineering

UMass Lowell’s strong partnerships in the defense industry helped Louis Chin ’20 launch a career in the U.S. Department of the Air Force.

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Dan Murphy poses in front of a theatre stage
Dan Murphy
Mechanical Engineering

Dan Murphy uses his mechanical engineering skills to design sets for Broadway performances.

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Kraig Scharn in front of Perry Hall
Kraig Scharn
Plastics Engineering

Thanks to his internship and co-op experiences, plastics engineering major Kraig Scharn ’20 discovered that sales was the right career path for him. He is now a junior technical service engineer for Entec Polymers in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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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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George Dylan Bistany and friends at the Outdoor Adventure program
George Dylan Bistany
Electrical Engineering

George Dylan Bistany completed his master’s degree abroad in fall 2019 at the Czech Technical University in Prague.

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Work with the Best

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