Faculty and Staff

Kevin Lindsay, M.S. Physics, M.B.A.

Associate Professor of Practice, Director of MAPS

Kevin Lindsay has been working in the Lee College of Engineering since 2014. He came to UNC Charlotte after spending 10 years at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland. During his time at STScI, Kevin served as a Senior Research and Instrument Analyst, where he focused on astrophysics research, astronomical data analysis, […]

Dr. Robert Loweth, Ph.D.

Teacher Assistant Professor

Robert Loweth (he/him) is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Office of Student Development and Success at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2022. Prior to joining UNC Charlotte, Robert taught in the First Year Engineering and Multidisciplinary Engineering programs at […]

Sherman Mumford, M.S. Engineering Management

Lecturer and Director for Engage ME!

Mr. Sherman Mumford is a graduate of the William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte, with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. His Charlotte academic journey was uniquely shaped by participation in the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, where he became the college’s first McNair Scholar. Mr. Mumford’s academic foundation includes […]

Dr. Rachael Ohu, Ph.D.

Lecturer and Director of WE Engage!

Dr. Rachael Ohu is the Director of WE Engage! (Women Engineers Engaging the World) program and the Associate Director of Freshman Advising in the Office of Student Development and Success in the William States Lee College of Engineering. She also teaches the Engineering Pathways course (ENGR 1100) for first-year engineering students. Based on her personal experience of the challenges involved as a young female engineer, she is passionate about supporting female engineering students as they navigate both their academic and professional career.

Michelle Prasad

Senior Design Program Manager

Heather Principe

Assistant Director First Year Advising and Academic Development

Kiarra Reid, M.S.

Assistant Director of Student Engagement

Gina Robinson

Director for First-Year Advising, First-Year Advisor

Dr. Courtney Smith-Orr, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean of Student Experience, Director of Office of Student Development and Success

Education Ph.D., Engineering Education, Virginia Tech, 2015M.S., Electrical Engineering, Norfolk State, 2012B.S., Optical Engineering, Norfolk State, 2010 Research