Prof. WENG was invited to Community Leaders Sharing session organized by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships
Prof. WENG shared his knowledge and insights on the topic of “Technological Innovations Enabling Sustainable Urban Development
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships presented a souvenir to Prof. WENG.
Group Photo of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships Community Leaders Sharing session.
On 19 December 2023, Prof. Qihao WENG, Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence from LSGI at PolyU, was invited by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships to share his knowledge and insights on the topic of "Technological Innovations Enabling Sustainable Urban Development" at the Community Leaders Sharing session.
The 21st century has witnessed the dawn of the "urban century," with cities experiencing continuous growth and escalating global challenges, such as waste disposal, air pollution, and water pollution. Public awareness of monitoring and managing urban areas has intensified due to concerns over global climate change. In light of this, Prof. Weng was invited to share the technological advancements that facilitate the monitoring of natural resources and urban assets, while effectively managing exposures to both natural and man-made risks.
During the sharing session, Prof. Weng shed light on the application of Earth Observations (EO) methodologies and AI technologies in comprehending the causes, effects, and responses to environmental and societal challenges in cities and urban areas. By harnessing these technologies, Prof. Weng emphasized their potential to bring about substantial changes and advocate for positive transformations in urban environments.
We are delighted to see Prof. Weng receiving positive comments. His insightful speeches and knowledge sharing left a lasting impression on the scholars in attendance. They were truly captivated by Prof. Weng’s words:
Chrystal Chan: “Prof. Weng, thank you for sparing your precious time and sharing with us the latest technology in the field of geomatics and AI. It was truly eye-opening.”
Rocky Chan: “Thank you for the detailed explanation of this popular issue on a more professional and technological foundation. I found it very inspiring!”
Aviva Lau: “Thank you for giving us such an easy-to-understand presentation, especially for students like me who are not studying geography or AI.”
Singh Niraj Kumar: “The presentation urged me to think about the burning issue of climate change. Every country should take action to mitigate the risk of climate change. Therefore, I thank you for your thought-provoking presentation.”
