Meet John Dabiri, Biden Science And Technology Advisor, A Nigerian-American
Meet President Biden's Science and Technology Advisor, a Nigerian-American
President Biden has appointed John Dabiri, a Nigerian-American aeronautical engineer, to serve on the president's council of advisors on science and technology.
The council was re-established in 2019 under President Trump's administration, after nearly two years without a functioning body. The council's mission is to make recommendations to the president on policies that will encourage innovation in science and technology in the United States. It was established in 2009.
The council is comprised of some of the most brilliant minds from a wide range of scientific fields.
"President Biden's PCAST is comprised of some of the nation's most talented and accomplished individuals, including 20 elected members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, five MacArthur "Genius" Fellows, two former Cabinet secretaries, and two Nobel laureates.
Dabiri, 40, was born in 1980 to Nigerian immigrant parents in the United States. Professor of Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology, he is currently working on his PhD. (Caltech).
He recently returned to Caltech after spending the previous four years as a professor of civil and environmental engineering as well as mechanical engineering at Stanford University. Dabiri Lab is under his direction and conducts research at the nexus of fluid mechanics, energy and the environment, and biology. He received his PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Dabiri received his PhD in bioengineering and his MS in aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Princeton University.
John's scientific breakthrough manifests itself in the form of an experimental wind farm, which employs an array of vertical wind turbines that are intelligently arranged to maximize the efficiency of energy production. He was able to accomplish this by observing the movement of jellyfish.
The Nigerian-American scientist has received a number of prestigious scientific honors. This includes the MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" in 2010, the Young Investigator Award from the Office of Naval Research, and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, which was given in 2008 and 2010.
In addition, he was awarded the National Science Foundation's Alan T. Waterman Award for exceptional discoveries in 2020 in recognition of his achievements.
Dr. John O. Dabiri, PhD, is an aeronautical engineer who designs next-generation wind turbines that have the potential to reduce the cost, size, and environmental impact of wind energy while increasing the amount of electricity produced."
Dabiri, the youngest member appointed to the presidential council of advisors, expressed his gratitude and stated that he will work with the other members of the council to ensure that the United States takes full advantage of the opportunities available in science and technology.
"The members of PCAST bring a diverse set of perspectives on how we can maximize the benefits of science and technology for the benefit of the entire nation," said John Dabiri. The opportunity to collaborate with them, as well as to offer my assistance to the president, has been an honor for me."
