Team

The SMART Lab explores the intersection of immersive XR technology, AI, and human-centered design to transform how future manufacturing workplace environments learn, build, and adapt. We develop XR/IoT platforms, digital twins, and intelligent robotic systems that support personalized, hands-on experiences for real-world applications. Our mission is to empower manufacturers, educators and designers through accessible, smart technologies that scale.

We are looking for new team members (see openings) !

Lab Supervisor

Ananya Ipsita

Assistant Professor of Smart Manufacturing, College of Innovation and Technology, The University of Michigan-Flint

  • (2025) Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
  • (2024) Degree Certificate in Applied Statistics, Purdue University

Current Students

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Alumni

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Administrative Support

Support staff is helping us (and other groups) with administration.