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Michael D. Smith is the John H. Finley, Jr. Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) for 11 years, leading Harvard's largest school with a focus on undergraduate education, faculty development, and interdisciplinary research. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1993), a Master’s from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and a Bachelor’s from Princeton University. His academic career is complemented by industry experience, including co-founding Liquid Machines (acquired by Check Point in 2010), and advisory roles with venture capital firms like 1984 Ventures and GSV Ventures.
Research interests span computer science education innovation, technology’s societal impact, and hardware/software systems. He pioneered work on voltage noise mitigation in processors, cybersecurity solutions, and online education platforms like edX. Awards include the NSF Young Investigator Award (1993), Alpha Iota Teaching Prize, and W.E.B. Du Bois Medal.
Currently, he advises startups and educational initiatives such as CS Forward and Kira Learning, while developing new in-person and online courses. His leadership roles include Board member at The Peddie School and former edX Board member (2012–2018).
