Mr. Wenchao He, a PhD student from the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), recently received the Best Student Paper Award at the 20th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR 2024) held in Jilin, China from 23 to 27 June 2024. The event was organized by the College of Geo-exploration Science and Technology, Jilin University.
Under the supervision of Ir Prof. Wallace Lai, Associate Head (Teaching) and Professor of LSGI, Wenchao's research area focuses on Ground Penetrating Radar and Non-destructive Testing. The awarded presentation was titled "Depth-Weighted Velocity Correction: Approach to Hyperbolic Fitting in Multi-Layered GPR Surveys". This outstanding award recognizes Wenchao's strong research skills and his ability to effectively present his findings, showcasing the high-quality research capabilities of LSGI's Geomatics program.
The GPR 2024 conference is a premier biennial event for GPR research and applications, where scientists, engineers, industrial delegates, and end-users of the GPR industry share the latest developments in the field, ranging from fundamental advances in methods to case studies.
Congratulations to Wenchao He on this well-deserved recognition!