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
Total
$363,809

Also at Nvidia Corp.

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