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

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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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Brianna Atwood volunteering at St. Patrick's School in Lowell
Brianna Atwood
Plastics Engineering

Brianna Atwood came to UMass Lowell to study plastics engineering – but she’s done so much more. The honors student started a volunteer program that connects UML students with a local school. She has also participated in the professional co-op program, working on fire-resistant seals for airplanes.

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Alana standing next to poster
Alana Smith
Mechanical Engineering

Alana Smith is studying mechanical engineering and is committed to building a more sustainable future.

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Matt Paxton works outdoors with another person building a steel bridge.
Matt Paxton
Civil Engineering

Steel Bridge Team President Matt Paxton developed his skills and knowledge about infrastructure through a rail internship at MassDOT.

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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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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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Imogen O'Brien poses in an engineering lab.
Imogen O’Brien
Mechanical Engineering

Transfer student Imogen O’Brien became a lead student researcher at UMass Lowell's Baseball Research Center.

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