Gierad Laput

Gierad Laput is a Senior Engineering Manager in the AI/ML department at Apple, leading the Perception and Interaction Engineering group. His team focuses on developing and researching sensing technologies and artificial intelligence with applications in health technology, context-aware systems, and innovative interactions, impacting millions of people worldwide. Before joining Apple, he earned his PhD at Carnegie Mellon University, where his research focused on human-computer interaction, sensing technologies, and machine learning. He has authored more than 35 publications in areas including interaction systems and machine learning. His research aims to improve user experience and enable personalized interactions through technological innovation.

• 2019–Present·Apple·Head of Perception and Interaction Engineering Group
  • Leading a team focused on the development of sensing technologies and artificial intelligence, driving applications in health technology, context-aware systems, and innovative interactions.
  • Contributed to the development of key features such as Apple Intelligence, gesture recognition, health handwashing detection, and more.
• 2013–2019·Carnegie Mellon University·Doctoral Research Fellow
  • Conducted research on human-computer interaction and sensing technologies, developing innovative systems like ViBand, SkinTrack, and ElectroDermis.

• 2013–2019·Carnegie Mellon University·PhD
  • Specialization: Human-Computer Interaction and Sensing Technologies
  • Dissertation: "Context-Driven Implicit Interaction"

• ViBand: High-fidelity bioacoustic sensing technology using a smartwatch accelerometer.
• SkinTrack: Continuous fingertip tracking on the skin by leveraging the body as a conductor for electromagnetic waves.
• ElectroDermis: Fully wireless, stretchable, and highly customizable electronic bandages.
• Zensors: Rapidly deployable, adaptive human-centered intelligent sensor data pipelines.
• Gesture Customization Framework: Framework enabling users to define and demonstrate natural interactive gestures.

Gierad Laput is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in technology, encouraging candidates from non-traditional and underrepresented backgrounds to join his team, and innovating technology to improve human lives.