Michael Lovell
Michael R. Lovell | |
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.jpg) Lovell in 2012 | |
| 24th President of Marquette University | |
| In office 2014 – June 9, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Robert A. Wild (interim) |
| 8th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee | |
| In office 2011–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos E. Santiago |
| Succeeded by | Mark Mone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1967 |
| Died | June 9, 2024 (aged 57) Rome, Italy |
| Spouse | Amy Lovell |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh (BS, MS, PhD) |
Michael R. Lovell (March 20, 1967 – June 9, 2024) was an American engineer and academic administrator, last serving as President of Marquette University.[1] Lovell held the office from 2014 until his death in 2024.
Education[edit]
Lovell received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D in mechanical engineering from University of Pittsburgh.[2]
Career[edit]
Lovell was the 8th chancellor for the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, having been named to that position by the UW System Board of Regents in April 2011.[3] Lovell came to the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee as its engineering school dean in 2008 and served as its interim chancellor after the departure of its former chancellor Carlos E. Santiago in 2010. He had previously been the Professor and Associate Dean for Research of the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.[4]
Lovell published more than 100 articles in engineering journals, wrote a dozen book chapters, and co-authored a book, Tribology for Scientists and Engineers.[5] As a researcher, Lovell was a lead or co-lead investigator for nearly $30 million in externally funded research grants from foundations, businesses and government agencies including the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense and the Department of Education. His research led to several technological breakthroughs, and he held seven patents and 14 provisional patents. In 2013, Lovell was formally inducted into the National Academy of Inventors.[6]
Death[edit]
On June 9, 2024, Lovell died of sarcoma while on a pilgrimage in Rome, Italy.[7]
Awards[edit]
- NSF CAREER Award, Design Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation, 1997
- Outstanding International Publication on Bearings, FAG – Germany, 1997
- SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award, 1999
- ASME Burt L. Newkirk Award in Tribology, 2005
- Olympus Emerging Academic Innovator Award, 2006
- Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2008
- W. K. Whiteford Endowed Faculty Fellowship, 2000 – 2008
- State of Wisconsin Distinguished Professor, 2010–present
- Fellow of National Academy of Inventors, 2013[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "MU's Lovell to launch search to fill leadership posts".
- ^ "CEAS Professor Michael R. Lovell". University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Archived from the original on November 17, 2009. Retrieved 2011-04-25.
- ^ Lovell named UWM chancellor, The Business Journal
- ^ "University of Pittsburgh". Archived from the original on 2012-07-16.
- ^ Menezes, Pradeep; Nosonovsky, Michael; Ingole, Sudeep; Kailas, Satish; Lovell, Michael (2013). Tribology for Scientists and Engineers. Springer. ISBN 978-1-4614-1945-7.
- ^ "Dr. Michael R. Lovell elected first lay president of Marquette University". marquette.edu.
- ^ "Heartbreaking news about President Lovell". today.marquette.edu.
- ^ "President Lovell to recognize innovative faculty and students who have earned patents, Oct. 5". Marquette Today. September 22, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
External links[edit]
| International | |
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| National | |
- 1967 births
- 2024 deaths
- Presidents of Marquette University
- Chancellors of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Swanson School of Engineering alumni
- University of Pittsburgh faculty
- Fellows of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Tribologists
- American mechanical engineers
- 20th-century American engineers
- 21st-century American engineers
- Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
- American university and college faculty deans
- Deaths from sarcoma
- Deaths from cancer in Lazio