Summary
David Luebke is Vice President of Research at NVIDIA and co-founder of NVIDIA Research, leading graphics research since 2006 with deep expertise in VR/AR, ray tracing, real-time rendering, GPU computing, and the intersection of machine learning and graphics. A former University of Virginia faculty member and NSF CAREER and DOE Early Career award recipient, he combines academic rigor with product-focused research leadership. He was elevated to IEEE Fellow for contributions to GPU computing and computer graphics, reflecting sustained technical impact at scale. Known for building and mentoring high-performing research teams, he credits his success to long-term collaborations with exceptional colleagues. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, he brings a rare blend of professor-level scholarship and industry-driven innovation rooted in a Ph.D. in computer science.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Chemistry at Colorado College
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Computer Science at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill