David Baraff is the Head of AI Research at General Motors, applying AI to enhance vehicle design, safety, and manufacturing. His distinguished career includes roles as a Distinguished Scientist at Google and a Senior Scientist at Pixar. He holds a PhD from Cornell University and previously served as a Professor of Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University.
He is a recipient of a Scientific and Technical Academy Award for his pioneering work on computer-animated cloth simulation.
John Anderson
Executive Director - AI Research at General Motors
San Anselmo, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Practical AI Systems
His current focus at General Motors is building practical AI for the physical world to create safer, more efficient vehicles with shorter design cycles.
Physical Simulation
His career is built on physical simulation, from his Academy Award-winning cloth simulation work at Pixar to applying hybrid AI/Simulation at GM.
AI for Climate
While at Google, he worked on applying machine learning to understand and predict severe weather events related to global change.
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Work History
7-2025
Executive Director - AI Research at General Motors
6-2011 - 7-2025
Research Scientist at Google
Senior Scientist at Pixar Animation Studios
Computer Graphics Scientist and Principal Engineer at Industrial Light & Magic
Professor and Associate Director of the Space Science and Engineering Center at University of Wisconsin-Madison
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John has no verified education history
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Location : San Anselmo, California, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : Executive Director - AI Research at General Motors
