Curt Davis

Curt Davis is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Missouri, where he also serves as the founding and current director of the Center for Geospatial Intelligence (CGI). The center is an interdisciplinary research hub focused on advancing geospatial intelligence for national security, homeland defense, and military support operations.

Education:

• PhD, University of Kansas
• BS, University of Kansas

His research centers on geospatial intelligence, with technical expertise in image processing and satellite remote sensing. His work bridges engineering and defense applications, leveraging advanced computational methods to extract actionable intelligence from remote sensing data. The interdisciplinary nature of his research supports both civilian and defense-sector needs.

Davis has secured significant research funding from major federal agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and the U.S. Army. Industry partners such as Boeing, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and Booz-Allen-Hamilton have also supported his initiatives, highlighting the practical and strategic relevance of his work.

He leads the Center for Geospatial Intelligence (CGI), a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to innovation in geospatial data analysis, sensor integration, and intelligent systems development. The center fosters collaboration across engineering, computer science, and defense domains to address complex national and global challenges.