Lori Lowder

Dr. Lori Lowder is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kennesaw State University (KSU). She holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on image processing, computer-aided engineering, cardiovascular biomechanics, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects, including prosthetics design, planetary exploration technology, and academic policy analysis.

Dr. Lowder has secured significant funding through grants such as the NSF S-STEM Grant (2019–2027; $997,000) to enhance engineering student retention and transition into careers. She also co-led projects on improving mechanical engineering student retention and establishing international partnerships for mechatronics research. Her teaching spans courses like Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, and Biomechanics.

Her publications span education innovation, biomedical engineering, and aerospace applications. Notable works include developing low-cost experimental solutions for capstone design and analyzing academic misconduct dynamics. She advocates for peer observation to improve teaching effectiveness and promotes service-learning in engineering education.

• Grants: Over $1.5M in secured funding as PI/Co-PI.
• Teaching: Courses include ENGR 3122, ME 3101, and ME 4490.
• Research Collaboration: Focuses on biomechanics, aerospace systems, and educational strategies.