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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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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Stephen Johnson at Commencement
Stephen Johnson
Mechanical Engineering

After 35 years at General Electric, Stephen Johnson earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, where he developed a software tool that shows wind turbine blade manufacturers whether automation can save time and money.

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Allyson Toppi and her co-workers at Brooks Automation
Allyson Toppi
Mechanical Engineering

Allyson Toppi never thought she could work in robotics. An internship at Brooks Automation changed her mind – and turned into a full-time job.

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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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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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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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Work with the Best

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