Michael Sama

Michael Sama is an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky, with appointments in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He currently serves as the Director of Graduate Studies in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering.

• Doctor of Philosophy, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky (2013)
• Master of Science, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky (2008)
• Bachelor of Science, Computer and Systems Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2004)

His research focuses on Precision Agriculture, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), In Situ and Remote Sensing, and Embedded Control systems, often integrating drone technology with agricultural and environmental applications.

The 15 most recent articles highlight his work in UAS navigation, sensor calibration, GNSS performance, and agricultural data analysis. Themes include machine learning, atmospheric monitoring, and precision spraying, with subfields spanning geospatial analysis, fluid dynamics, and livestock behavior.