Chaitan Baru
About Chaitan Baru
Chaitan Baru serves as the Associate Director of Data Initiatives at the San Diego Supercomputer Center and has extensive experience in data science and computer science. He has held various roles, including Senior Advisor at the National Science Foundation and Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan, and has a strong background in applied research and data management.
Work at San Diego Supercomputer Center
Chaitan Baru has been associated with the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) since 2007. He currently holds the position of Distinguished Scientist and has served as the Associate Director for Data Initiatives since 2013. In these roles, he focuses on strategies for information systems architectures and data management in cloud computing environments. His work involves initiating and managing large technical collaborative projects that advance the field of data science.
Experience at National Science Foundation
Chaitan Baru has held multiple roles at the National Science Foundation (NSF). He served as a Senior Advisor for Data Science in the CISE Directorate from 2014 to 2019. Currently, he works as a Senior Advisor in the Convergence Accelerator Office, a position he has held since 2019. His contributions at NSF involve guiding data science initiatives and supporting convergence research efforts.
Academic Background and Education
Chaitan Baru studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics Engineering from 1974 to 1979. He continued his education at the University of Florida, achieving a Master of Engineering and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from 1981 to 1985. His academic background laid the foundation for his specialization in applied and applications-oriented research in Computer Science.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current roles, Chaitan Baru worked at IBM as an Advisory Programmer Analyst from 1992 to 1996. He also served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan from 1985 to 1992. Additionally, he was the Director of Science R&D at the San Diego Supercomputer Center from 2005 to 2007. His diverse experience spans academia, industry, and research institutions.
Specializations and Research Focus
Chaitan Baru specializes in applied and applications-oriented research within the field of Computer Science. His expertise includes high-performance database systems and data management in cloud computing environments. He has a proven track record in initiating and managing large technical collaborative projects, contributing significantly to advancements in data science and technology.