CEO

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Prof. Hussein Shaman

Prof. Hussein Shaman is a visionary researcher and expert in subsurface sensing and electromagnetic systems, with over 20 years of combined academic and industry experience. He has authored numerous high-impact publications and holds multiple patents in radar-based imaging technologies.

As the founder and CEO of VisiGround, Prof. Shaman leads the development of advanced radar-based solutions for detecting underground infrastructure issues. His work enables accurate, non-invasive identification of anomalies such as water, sewage, and oil leaks—helping municipalities and utilities minimize disruption and reduce costs.

Prof. Shaman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and has served as a professor and technical consultant for infrastructure and utility sectors. His mission is to drive innovation in smarter, more sustainable infrastructure management through applied science and engineering.

CISO

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Prof. Kamal Sarabandi

Professor Kamal Sarabandi is a leading expert in applied electromagnetics and microwave remote sensing, renowned for his groundbreaking work in radar remote sensing and polarimetric radar systems. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of Earth's surface imaging, vegetation monitoring, soil moisture, and snow detection—key areas for studying climate change. He was the first to connect coherent and incoherent radar polarimetry domains.

He served as Director of the Michigan Radiation Laboratory (2000–2021), authored over 1,000 highly cited papers, and received 34 best paper awards. Sarabandi held leadership roles in IEEE GRSS, served on NASA’s Advisory Council, and co-founded EMAG Technologies. He is also a key member of NASA's SMAP science team, contributing to global soil moisture monitoring

CTO

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Dr. Abdulrahman Aljurbua

Dr. Abdulrahman Aljurbua is a radar systems specialist with over 7 years of experience developing advanced imaging and sensing technologies for subsurface exploration. He is an Assistant Research Professor at KACST in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and a postdoctoral researcher at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), contributing to satellite-based remote sensing projects involving SAR, InSAR, and hyperspectral imaging.
He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. During his Ph.D., he developed and validated novel multistatic synthetic aperture radar (SAR) algorithms for subsurface imaging, focused on detecting buried infrastructure and pipeline leaks.
His work bridges research and real-world application, with a focus on scalable technologies for infrastructure monitoring and environmental sensing.

COO

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Eng. Mohammad Alafari

Mohammad is a technical leader and entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in RF, antenna, and radar systems. He previously led the National Anechoic Chamber Lab at KACST and worked extensively as an RF and antenna engineer specializing in advanced radar technologies. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Mohammad also led the hardware localization of the patented SAR radar system in Saudi Arabia, and has received multiple national awards for his contributions to sustainable technology innovation.

CPO

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Dr. Behzad Yektakhah

Dr. Behzad Yektakhah holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he conducted advanced research in radar systems and subsurface imaging under the mentorship of Professor Kamal Sarabandi. His work centered on through-the-wall imaging using omnidirectional bi-static FMCW radar systems, offering substantial improvements in speed, portability, and accuracy compared to conventional solutions. By enabling remote, high-resolution imaging of an entire room from a single location, his system addresses critical operational needs in rescue missions, surveillance, and law enforcement applications.