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David E. Shaw
Chief Scientist at D. E. Shaw Research
New York City Metropolitan Area
Overview
David E. Shaw is currently serving as the Chief Scientist at D. E. Shaw Research in New York City, where he leads cutting-edge research initiatives. With a background that includes founding The D. E. Shaw Group and holding key positions at prestigious institutions like Columbia University and Stanford University, he brings a wealth of experience in computational biology, bioinformatics, and computer science to his current role.
Work Experience
Chief Scientist
2001 - Current
As Chief Scientist of D. E. Shaw Research, David E. Shaw heads a cross-disciplinary group focused on the design of novel algorithms and machine architectures for high-speed biomolecular simulations and on the use of such simulations to study the structural changes underlying various biologically important processes, with the goal of significantly advancing the process of drug discovery.
Senior Research Fellow in the Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
2005
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
2014
Founder
1988 - 2001
D. E. Shaw & Co. is a global investment and technology development firm.
Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science
1980 - 1986
President and Chief Executive Officer
1974 - 1976
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
1972 - 1980
Bachelor of Arts - BA
1968 - 1972