Yun Zhang

Dr. Yun Zhang is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering at the University of New Brunswick. He holds a PhD from the Free University of Berlin and has pioneered research in remote sensing, image processing, and computer vision since 2000. His patented technologies are licensed to global companies including PCI Geomatics and DigitalGlobe.

Research Focus: Optical/radar image processing, digital photogrammetry, AI applications in geomatics, and sensor fusion for UAV systems. His work enables advanced geospatial analysis across environmental, urban, and defense sectors.

Distinctions:

• First Giuseppe Inghilleri Award (ISPRS 2012)
• NSERC Synergy Innovation Award from Governor General of Canada (2011)
• ASPRS Talbert Abrams Grand Award (2005)
• Featured in CFI 20th Anniversary Book for breakthrough innovations

Technology Impact: Solutions deployed by NASA, USGS, Google Earth, and DND Canada across five continents. Recognized among top 9 Canadian research achievements in AUTM's global case studies alongside MIT and Stanford innovations.