David Wallace

David Wallace is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, recognized as a Class of 1960 Innovation in Education Fellow.

His educational background includes:

• B. from Carleton University (1986)
• B.Eng. from Carleton University (1989)
• M.Sc. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1991)
• Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1994)

Research and teaching focuses on sustainable design methodologies, with core expertise in environmentally conscious product development and digital design education:

• Environmentally conscious design principles
• Computer-aided industrial design systems
• New-media design pedagogy
• Mechanics and controls integration
• Energy systems and ocean engineering applications
• Bioengineering and nanotechnology interfaces

He leads MIT's flagship engineering courses including 2.009: Product Engineering Processes, where undergraduates develop market-ready products from concept to business plan, and 2.00b: Toy Product Design, which introduces first-year students to hands-on engineering through toy prototyping. His educational innovations emphasize real-world product development cycles and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Award highlights:

• Class of 1960 Innovation in Education Fellowship for transformative curriculum development

Administrative leadership includes oversight of capstone design programs with documented impact on student entrepreneurship and industry partnerships.