Kun Zhang

Kun Zhang has a diverse background in remote sensing and software engineering. Kun began their career as a Software Engineer at Vexcel Corporation in 2000, where they worked until 2006. During this time, they honed their skills in software development.

In 2006, Zhang joined Microsoft Corporation as a Senior Software Engineer. In this role, they led software development projects, provided on-site support and training to customers, and developed raster imagery data ingest pipelines using Microsoft technologies. Kun received recognition for their contributions to the NASA Mini-RF Lunar Mission and was awarded the Group Achievement Award by NASA.

In 2013, Zhang transitioned to the academic field, working as a Research Assistant in Radiative Transfer and Microwave Radiances Assimilation at the Center for Environment Technology, University of Colorado at Boulder. Kun contributed to research projects related to radiative transfer and microwave radiances assimilation.

In 2019, Zhang joined Orbital Micro Systems as a Research Scientist, where they conducted scientific research in the field of remote sensing. Additionally, that same year, they also began working as a Remote Sensing Scientist at Global Science & Technology, Inc.

Overall, Zhang's work experience demonstrates their expertise in remote sensing, software development, and research.

Kun Zhang received their Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida in the years 1998 to 2000. Kun then pursued their Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Remote Sensing at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, they have attended Beihang University, though specific details about their degree and field of study are not mentioned. Later, they went on to complete another Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Remote Sensing at the University of Colorado Boulder.