David Salesin

David Salesin is an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington and a Principal Scientist/Director at Google Research since 2019. He has held academic roles at Cornell University (Visiting Assistant Professor, 1991-92) and guest professorships at Zhejiang University. His career spans academia and industry, including leadership at Adobe's Creative Technologies Lab (2005-17) and Microsoft Research (1999-2005).

• PhD, Stanford University (1991)
• Sc.B., Brown University (1983)

His research focuses on computer graphics, particularly non-photorealistic rendering, digital typography, color science, and adaptive document layout. He pioneered techniques in image-based rendering, pen-and-ink illustration, and facial animation, with applications in multimedia and user interface design.

Article Trends: His work bridges procedural content generation, 3D visualization, and artistic computing, emphasizing user-driven tools for creative industries. Key subfields include texture advection, multiresolution modeling, and real-time camera control for virtual cinematography.

Scientific Awards:

• ACM Fellow (2002)
• ACM SIGGRAPH Achievement Award (2000)
• Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year (1998)
• NSF Presidential Faculty Fellow (1995-98)
• Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (1995-97)
• Numerous industry grants and lab donations

He has advised over 30 PhD and Master's students, including leaders at Microsoft, Pixar, and Google. His labs at UW and Adobe focused on graphics, imaging, and creativity tools.