Dean's Office
Devdas Shetty
Dean
Devdas Shetty comes to Lawrence Tech from the University of Hartford (U of H) in Connecticut where he is the dean of research, the director of the engineering applications center, the associate dean of the College of Engineering, and the Vernon D. Rosa endowed professor in manufacturing engineering. He has developed a reputation there for innovative partnerships between U of H and industry.
“I am excited to join Lawrence Technological University as I see a close match between my own outlook of engineering and the university’s vision of engineering education that gives students theoretical tools and hands-on experiences in an atmosphere of entrepreneurial leadership and improved learning,” Shetty said. “I will work to increase Lawrence Tech’s effectiveness in reaching out to industrial partners and will seek to raise the profile of programs that are considered among the finest in the country.”
Shetty joined U of H in 1988, and earlier was an associate professor at the Albert Nerkin School of Engineering at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York City (1983-88), associate professor at the University of the West Indies (Trinidad) (1978-83), and served as the senior technical officer at the United Nations Center on Computer-Aided Manufacturing (1974-78) in Bangalore, India. ...more
Lewis G. Frasch
Associate Dean
Lewis G. Frasch is the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering. He joined the mechanical engineering faculty in 1984 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 1990. Dean Frasch has taught courses in Statics, Engineering Cost Analysis, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermal-Fluid System Design, and Capstone Design. He has published and presented papers primarily discussing engineering design instruction.
Dean Frasch received his BSME degree from Ohio State University and MSME degree from Iowa State University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio and Michigan. Before joining Lawrence Tech, Dean Frasch served as a nuclear-trained, commissioned officer in the US Navy’s submarine program. He received a personal citation from the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, and the Navy Expeditionary Medal. Afterwards, Dean Frasch joined Alden E. Stilson and Associates as a mechanical engineer. He was in charge of the design of various power plant systems including power station high pressure steam piping.
Richard E. Marburger
Professor Emeritus and Senior Engineering Advisor
Richard E. Marburger is President Emeritus, Professor Emeritus and Senior Engineering Advisor at Lawrence Technological University. Dr. Marburger served as president of the 5000-student independent university for 16 years, 1977-93. From 1981 to 1993, he also served as chairman and chief executive officer of Lawrence Tech. He joined Lawrence Tech's adjunct faculty in 1965 and rapidly advanced through a number of key administrative positions. He returned to full-time teaching at LTU in 1993. His scientific career spans 50 years; at the General Motors Research Laboratories, the Air Force, and at Lawrence Tech. Currently, Dr. Marburger serves as a volunteer student advisor for the Math Computer Science Department and the College of Arts and Sciences. He is Senior Engineering Advisor in the College of Engineering. He also provides assistance to the Department of Institutional Advancement in fund raising.