Chief Technology Officer and Member of the Board of EMGS.

Türk Muhlis Ünaldı is a Houston-based global executive, entrepreneur, and technology leader with extensive experience across oil and gas, defense, AI-driven subsurface technologies, and international business development.

As CTO and Board Member, Muhlis brings a unique combination of technical expertise, commercial execution, and international strategic leadership. His experience spans seismic interpretation, reservoir geophysics, advanced exploration technologies, machine learning applications in subsurface prediction, contract negotiations, joint ventures, and large-scale energy projects across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Muhlis holds several patents and has contributed to the development of innovative technologies focused on energy exploration, subsurface imaging, and data-driven reservoir characterization. He is recognized for combining advanced technical solutions with practical operational execution to support complex energy initiatives in both domestic and international markets.

He studied at Boston University, Harvard University, and the University of Houston, and has authored and co-authored multiple technical publications in geophysics, machine learning, seismic inversion, AVO analysis, and real-time pore pressure prediction. His research and technical publications have been associated with academic and scientific programs supported through NASA grant initiatives and referenced within institutions such as the Smithsonian Institution and Harvard University.

Outside of his professional work, Muhlis is a dedicated father and passionate advocate for innovation, technology, and international collaboration.