Amy Smith

Amy Smith is a Senior Lecturer and Founding Director of the D-Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Department of Mechanical Engineering. She is based at 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room N51-309, Cambridge, MA 02139. Her role combines academic teaching with leadership in interdisciplinary initiatives focused on global development and socially responsible engineering.

As Director of D-Lab, she oversees programs that integrate technology, design, and community engagement to address challenges in resource-poor environments. Her work emphasizes sustainable solutions, innovation for marginalized communities, and collaborative problem-solving across disciplines.

Contact details include a phone number (617.253.3522) and email abs@mit.edu. Her professional website is http://mit.edu/mmadinot/www/home.html.