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

UMass Lowell student Teerth Patel stands in the lobby of Tesla, where he completed a manufacturing engineering internship.
Teerth Patel
Mechanical Engineering

Teerth Patel had to pinch himself after landing a manufacturing engineering internship at Tesla — just after his internship at Procter & Gamble.

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Zach McDonough, facilities project coordinator at UMass Lowell
Zach McDonough
Civil and Environmental Engineering

As senior project manager with Facilities Management, Zach McDonough ’16 is building a successful career path at his alma mater.

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Russ Perkins poses with a robot in a kitchen.
Russ Perkins
Electrical Engineering

Russ Perkins is researching how AI can earn people’s trust through AI-CARING, drawing on lessons learned in the Army.

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Shanice Kelly works in a lab with another student
Shanice Kelly
Physics and Mechanical Engineering

Shanice Kelly is a leader in multiple campus clubs because she wants to get more students of color involved in STEM, especially space science programs.

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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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Thomas Warren stands inside a UMass Lowell engineering lab.
Thomas Warren
Mechanical Engineering

River Hawk Racing President Thomas Warren designed precision robotics for semiconductor manufacturing during a pair of summer internships at Brooks Automation.

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Work with the Best

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