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Kyle O'Keefe is a Professor in the Department of Geomatics Engineering at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering. He holds dual B.Sc. degrees in Geomatics Engineering (University of Calgary, 2000) and Honours Physics (University of British Columbia, 1997), and a Ph.D. in Geomatics Engineering (University of Calgary, 2004). He is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta since 2005.
His research focuses on positioning and navigation technologies, including
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) advancements
- Ultra-wideband (UWB) ranging for vehicle/pedestrian navigation
- Indoor positioning using wireless signals
- Wearable sensor integration for biomechanics and navigation
- GNSS spoofing detection and cybersecurity
Notable projects include:
- Development of UWB-augmented GNSS for RTK surveying (2007–present)
- Wearable sensor systems for rowing/kayaking motion analysis (2017–present)
- CanX-2 nanosatellite GPS receiver operations (2008)
- Igliniit project with Inuit hunters for Arctic environmental monitoring (2006–2009)
- Multi-constellation GNSS evaluation across 20+ years
He has received prestigious awards including the Michael Richey Medal (2011) and multiple Best Paper Awards at IPIN and ION conferences. His teaching includes courses like Advanced GNSS Theory and Wireless Location. Active in professional organizations, he co-edits special journal issues and advises industry on emerging navigation technologies.
