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Dr. Anne M. Lucietto is an engineer, educator, and researcher whose career spans industry, academia, and workforce development. Prior to joining academia, she served in progressively responsible engineering and management positions across the energy, manufacturing, chemical process, materials fabrication, and nuclear sectors. Her professional experience includes work in mechanical, electrical, civil/construction, chemical, and environmental engineering, providing a multidisciplinary perspective on complex technical and organizational challenges.

Throughout her industry career, Dr. Lucietto contributed to energy generation facilities, nuclear plant construction and operations, chemical processing systems, manufacturing operations, maintenance and reliability programs, and facilities management. Her work focused on improving operational performance, workforce effectiveness, asset reliability, and organizational excellence across highly regulated and technology-intensive environments.

At Purdue, Dr. Lucietto combines extensive industry experience with a commitment to student success and workforce advancement. Her teaching focuses on preparing students for careers in engineering, engineering technology, advanced manufacturing, energy, and related technical fields. She is particularly interested in supporting students' successful transition from education to industry and fostering professional growth throughout their academic and career pathways.

Her research examines the intersection of engineering education, workforce development, and emerging technologies. She studies how educational programs, training systems, and industry partnerships can better prepare current and future professionals for evolving workforce needs. Particular areas of interest include engineering technology student success, workforce pipeline development, sustainable energy systems, advanced manufacturing education, and the development of training frameworks for nuclear energy and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies.

Dr. Lucietto actively collaborates with industry, educational institutions, government agencies, and workforce organizations to advance workforce readiness and technical education. Her work seeks to strengthen pathways into high-demand technical careers while supporting the development of a skilled workforce capable of meeting the challenges of advanced manufacturing, energy production, and emerging nuclear technologies.

Research/Consulting Interests

  • Workforce Development and Talent Pipeline Strategies
  • Engineering and Engineering Technology Education
  • Nuclear Energy and Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Workforce Development
  • Sustainable and Advanced Energy Systems
  • Advanced Manufacturing Education and Training
  • Industry-Academic Partnerships
  • Student Success and Retention
  • Career Pathway Development
  • Technical Workforce Preparation
  • Competency-Based Education and Credentialing
  • Maintenance, Reliability, and Operational Excellence