Eric L. Maase

Eric L. Maase is a Teaching Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Francis College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he develops curricula and oversees undergraduate programs.

His educational credentials include:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, Oklahoma
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Colorado School of Mines - Golden, Colorado
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering, University of Maryland - College Park, Maryland

Dr. Maase's research integrates Chemical Engineering Education with practical applications in Process Control and Simulation, Numerical Methods, Tissue Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. His innovative approaches emphasize active problem-solving and curriculum development across undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly through hands-on laboratory experiences and K-12 outreach initiatives.

His publication trends (2006-2015) reveal consistent focus on educational transformation: restructuring first-year engineering sequences, designing process control laboratories, implementing active learning in numerical methods, and developing biomedical curricula for pre-college students. These works demonstrate cross-disciplinary connections between traditional chemical engineering and pedagogical innovation.

Dr. Maase's scholarly recognition includes:

• Travel Award for Undergraduate Research (Poster Session) (2010)
• Lafayette-Lehigh Undergraduate Research Presentation Appreciation Award (2008)
• Engineering Faculty Member of the Month (2008)
• ASEE Poster Session 1st Place Award (2007)

He mentors students in process control and tissue engineering research projects, with educational grants inferred from his extensive outreach activities. His leadership as Associate Chair involves strategic program development and accreditation oversight.

Dr. Maase directs practical process control laboratories where students design and operate systems for temperature and level control in continuously stirred tank reactors, providing critical hands-on experience in unit operations.