Dr. Yilmaz is a Professor of GeoInformatics with appointments in Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering. He leads the nationally recognized Photogrammetric Computer Vision Lab at OSU (https://u.osu.edu/pcvlab/). He was awarded the Outstanding Service Award in 2022 by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, and OSU’s Innovator of Year award in 2020. Dr. Yilmaz has published over 180 journal and conference papers, and is listed among the top 2% most cited researchers in the fields of “Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing” and “Geological & Geomatics Engineering” Article
Eric is the Chief Executive Officer and head of Government Programs for Ubihere. Prior to joining Ubihere, he worked at Ohio State University where he oversaw commercialization of new innovations and supported the successful launch of over 22 successful technology start-ups. Eric has a B.S. in Computer Science (with honors) and Executive MBA (salutatorian) from The Ohio State University.
As CTO of Ubihere, Michael Karnes leads the development of AI-driven geospatial solutions for real-time tracking and situational awareness. With expertise in AI, computer vision, and embedded systems, he drives innovation in localization and asset tracking across logistics, defense, and smart infrastructure.
Previously, he developed edge-based multi-modal rapid learning AI for the U.S. Air Force, enhancing autonomous navigation and intelligence. At Ubihere, he has successfully led $5M+ in SBIR grants, advancing AI-driven situational awareness and edge computing for both military and commercial applications.
