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

Connor Pozzi in a lab, shows his device
Connor Pozzi
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering Ph.D. student Connor Pozzi is working to help the country’s transition to renewable energy.

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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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Madison Reed and Ram Nagarajan
Madison Reed
Plastics Engineering

Madison Reed works as a research assistant with Plastics Engineering Prof. Ramaswamy Nagarajan in the UML Fabric Discovery Center.

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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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Jennifer Schultz posing during a hike between two large red rocks
Jennifer Schultz
Mechanical Engineering

When she was younger, Jennifer Schultz didn’t want to be an engineer. Yet here she is, a summer intern in the office of Nonspec, a company that offers low-cost prosthetic limb systems. She even trekked to India with UMass Lowell’s B.V.B. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.

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Portrait shot of Rohann Nair in the Pulichino Tong Business Center
Rohann Nair
Engineering Management

Rohann Nair was torn about whether to pursue a master of science degree or an MBA. Instead of choosing, he opted for both by enrolling in UMass Lowell’s master’s degree in engineering management.

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Work with the Best

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