David Bachman is a professor at Pitzer College in Claremont, CA, where he teaches courses on mathematics, computer science, and data science, and has co-taught classes with faculty in the art department. He has a PhD in mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin, and has published over 20 research articles, three books, and received two grants from the National Science Foundation.

Thirteen years ago David's background in mathematics and his affinity for working with his hands converged when he began to experiment with 3D printing. Since then he has created unique two and three-dimensional pieces by using several CAD modeling packages (most notably, Rhino 3D and Grasshopper), a variety of laser cutters, 3D printers, and pen plotters, and a garage full of power tools. David is a certified Rhino specialist (Levels 1 and 2) and has written a book on Grasshopper, the visual scripting plug-in for Rhino.

When he's not teaching, doing research, or producing mathematical art, David remodels houses with his wife. This includes tiling (from hand-made mosaics to large porcelain), carpentry (both finished furniture work and rough framing), electrical work, and a bit of plumbing when he has to. 

In his spare time David has enjoyed a wide variety of activities. For many years he studied  martial arts, earning black belts in Karate (open hand combat) and Kobudo (traditional weaponry). He plays the drums, and in his younger days he was a “roadie,” setting up for such acts as The Rolling Stones, U2, The Grateful Dead, Metallica, and Aerosmith.