Anne Marie Sastry

Ann Marie Sastry is President and CEO of Amesite, an artificial intelligence software company. Dr. Sastry was previously President, CEO, Board Director and co-Founder of Sakti3, recognized as one of MIT’s 50 Smartest Companies (2015), and as aCrain’s Detroit BusinessCool Places to Work winner (2017). Prior to starting her companies, she was Arthur F. Thurnau Professor (UM’s highest teaching honor)at the University of Michigan, for 17 years.

Sastry was recognized with some of the highest honors in her fields, including the ASME Frank Kreith Energy Award (2011) and NSF's Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (1997). She has co-authored over 100 publications and 100 patents and filings, and has delivered over 100 invited lectures and seminars globally.Sastry is active in philanthropy and business mentorship, with a focus on education and poverty alleviation. She holds PhD and MS degrees from Cornell University, and a BS from the University of Delaware, all in mechanical engineering.