Lori Lowder

Dr. Margaret (Lori) Lowder is an Associate Vice Provost who helps oversee Student Success initiatives. She is also a Professor of Mechanical Engineering.  She earned a B.S. and M.S in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has held various leadership positions within the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, including Interim Department Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Assistant Dean of Accreditation and Assessment, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. She has led various student success projects and provided oversight of academic advising. She has also provided leadership in undergraduate research and internships, first-year experiences, and peer tutoring services. Dr. Lowder also served as the Principal Investigator on a $1M National Science Foundation grant entitled “Recruiting, Retaining, Graduating, and Transitioning Undergraduates into Successful Engineering Careers.”

Dr. Lowder’s research interests include image processing, computer-aided engineering, and cardiovascular biomechanics. She is also interested in performing research in the area of the scholarship of teaching and learning.