A research team led by Prof. WU Bo, Associate Head of LSGI and Associate Director of Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations, have gathered new evidence that Mars once hosted an ocean billions of years ago. This discovery was made through the analysis of data from China’s Zhurong rover and orbiting satellites. Prof. Wu was interviewed by the Reuters on 8 Nov 2024 and shared that these findings not only provide further evidence to support the

8 Nov 2024

We are pleased to share with you that Prof. George Zhizhao Liu, a professor and Associate Head (partnership) at the Department of Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics (LSGI), Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has been appointed as the Chief Scientist of the Meteorological Observation Center, China Meteorological Administration (CMA). The CMA is China’s national agency responsible for weather forecasting service and climate research in China and glob

31 Oct 2024

Prof. Jianli Chen, a professor in the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, has co-authored a new study published in Nature, unveiling a surprising discovery: a substantial amount of meltwater is temporarily stored within the Greenland Ice Sheet during summer months. For the first time, an international group of researchers was able to quantify meltwater with positioning data. The finding challenges current models of how ice sheets co

30 Oct 2024

Prof. Chen Wu, Head of the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, Associate Director of the Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things, and Chair Professor of Satellite Navigation, was interviewed on TVB’s “News Magazine.” The discussion focused on safety concerns related to developing a low-altitude economy in Hong Kong.   For more details, watch the interview here: Youtube   Online coverage: TVB - https://polyu.me/40lxL

27 Oct 2024

PolyU Info Day, held on 12th October 2024, achieved remarkable success with a record-breaking visitor number of over 41,000. The Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) received active participation from academic and supporting staff, students, and alumni, providing secondary school students, parents, and individuals with the latest information about the admission and academic programmes of LSGI. Throughout the event, LSGI enga

12 Oct 2024

Prof. WU Bo, Fiona Cheung Professor in Spatial Science, Associate Head (Research) of the Department of Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics (LSGI) and Associate Director of the Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE), has recently been interviewed by RTHK on Chang’e-6 mission’s challenges and Hong Kong’s contributions to the country’s space industry.    Prof. Wu and his research team used artificial intelligence methods to significantly

27 Sep 2024

Prof. Charles Man-sing WONG, Professor of the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment and Associate Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) has been awarded HK$5.3 million for his project titled “A study on public transport re-routing, with a healthy ‘Wait-to-Ride’ trip mode for optimizing public transportation routes and improving traffic

23 Sep 2024

On 23rd September 2024, a delegation of four representatives from the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), led by Ms. Thong Wai Lin, Deputy Chief Executive of SLA, visited LSGI. The delegation received a warm welcome from Prof. Wu Chen, Head of LSGI, along with Prof. Wallace Lai, Dr. Yang Xu, and Dr. Tiangang Yin, who joined the meeting representing LSGI.   Prof. Chen Wu provided an overview of LSGI and our programmes at all levels, including MSc, BS

24 Sep 2024

Prof. Jianli Chen, a full professor in the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has been elected as an AGU Fellow. Prior to joining PolyU under the Strategic Hiring Scheme in 2022, Prof. Chen dedicated 28 years of his academic career to the Center for Space Research at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a globally recognized expert in space geodesy and its applications in Earth sciences.

19 Sep 2024

On 30 August 2024, the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) at PolyU successfully hosted its Orientation Day for all incoming undergraduate and master’s programme freshmen. The event was held in a face-to-face format, marking a vibrant start to the new academic year. Prof. Wu Chen, Chair Professor of Satellite Navigation and Head of LSGI, warmly welcomed the new students and provided an insightful introduction to the department

30 Aug 2024