About Us
ZaminSense is a forward-thinking geospatial intelligence company, focusing on remote sensing, from satellites all the way down to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Leveraging the global coverage of spaceborne sensors in combination with the accuracy of drones, ZaminSense provides public and private sector clients of all types with actionable information from high-resolution imagery and advanced analytics.
The Team Behind
Bahram Salehi
CEO and Co-Founder
Dr. Bahram Salehi is an Associate Professor of Remote Sensing Engineering, a Licensed Professional Engineer (PEng), and the founder of Salehi GeoLab, where he has led over $5M in externally funded research. He has successfully hired, mentored, and supervised more than 15 postdoctoral researchers and graduate students, building strong expertise in team leadership and technology translation. Dr. Salehi serves as National Director of the American Society of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing (ASPRS) and its UAV Division and is the Co-founder and Co-Chair of the International Drone Conference (STRATUS). Dr. Salehi is among the world-renowned scholars in Remote Sensing of the Environment, with a significant scholarly impact recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including the Early Career Medal from the Canadian Remote Sensing Society (CRSS) and the ASPRS Outstanding Service Award. In 2022, he was ranked the third leading Remote Sensing scholar in the U.S for the prior 5-year period.
Sina Jarahizadeh
CTO and Co-Founder
Sina Jarahizadeh is a Ph.D. candidate in Remote Sensing Engineering and Photogrammetry at SUNY ESF. He has more than ten years of experience in AI and software development. His focus is on developing photogrammetry and remote sensing algorithms to tackle environmental issues. He has about ten years of hands-on experience flying drones as a licensed drone pilot. Sina’s Ph.D. research combines AI including machine learning and deep learning, computer vision, and geospatial analytics together with software development skills for forest 3D modeling.
Our Story
ZaminSense was founded by two passionate innovators, Bahram Salehi and Sina Jarahizadeh, who share an interest in geospatial remote sensing and photogrammetry for over three decades. With their expertise in these fields, they both envisioned the untapped potential of increased technologies to address some of the world’s most complex environmental challenges.
Driven by a vision to open up the possibilities of satellite, drone, and AI technologies, ZaminSense was formed to combine the finest of remote sensing tools with smart, actionable intelligence that can make a real impact in the physical world. The founders have invested years in advancing the science of geospatial intelligence, always with the goal of pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
From forest health monitoring to water quality monitoring, ZaminSense is committed to delivering solutions that allow private and public sectors to make more data-informed decisions. We are believers in technology’s ability to drive sustainability, foster conservation, and protect our planet’s most precious assets.
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