About
John O. Dabiri is the Centennial Professor of Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology and a recipient of the National Medal of Science and a MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant." An NVIDIA director since 2020, he serves on the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, contributing a versatile research background and cutting-edge engineering expertise.
Roles
Nvidia Corp.
Director · Current role
2020–present
Stanford University
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and of Mechanical Engineering · Recognized with the Eugene L. Grant Award for Excellence in Teaching.
2015-2019
California Institute of Technology
Professor of Aeronautics and Bioengineering · Also served as Director of the Center for Bioinspired Wind Energy, Chair of the Faculty, and Dean of Students.
2005-2015
External Roles
President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)
Member
2021-2025
Energy Secretary's Energy Advisory Board (SEAB)
Member
2021-2025
Director Compensation
FY FY2026
Fees earned or paid in cash
$85,000
Stock awards (RSUs)
$278,809