Yashraj Narang is a senior research scientist at NVIDIA. His recent work has explored simulation and sim-to-real transfer in various areas of robotics. This includes tactile sensing, manipulation of granular media, grasping and cutting of deformable objects, and robotic assembly. Before joining NVIDIA, he completed his master’s and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, conducting research in biomechanics, machine design, soft robotics, and solid mechanics.