Result of Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2024 – LSGI Awardees

The Outstanding Alumni Award of LSGI aims to give public recognition to outstanding graduates of the department for their professional achievements and significant contributions to the community and their alma mater.

The two awardees in 2024 are listed as follows:

The Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU LSGI 2024 - Awardee 

Professor LIU Guoxiang (Award Category: Scholarly Achievement)

Prof. LIU Guoxiang graduated with a PhD in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing from the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in 2003. He began his academic career at Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU) and is currently the Dean and Professor of the Faculty of Geosciences and Engineering (FGE) at SWJTU. Under Prof. Liu's leadership, the FGE has become one of the top schools and an emerging role model at SWJTU.

In his role at SWJTU, Prof. Liu plays a pivotal part in the academic framework, imparting knowledge through his instruction of radar remote sensing courses and providing expert mentorship to postgraduate and doctoral candidates specializing in remote sensing. His pedagogical excellence has been recognized through numerous accolades, including two First Prizes of the Technology Progress Award in 2021 and 2018, as well as the Excellent Teaching Work Award conferred by the Government of Sichuan Province of China in 2015, underscoring his commitment to educational excellence.

Over the past two decades, Prof. Liu has been at the forefront of radar remote sensing research, making substantial contributions to geological disaster prevention and the safety of high-speed railway operations in China. His leadership is further evidenced by his role in guiding nearly 20 significant scientific research projects to success, a testament to his expertise and dedication. This is complemented by his prolific academic output, which includes the publication of 3 monographs and close to 250 journal articles, reflecting the depth and breadth of his influence in the field.

The Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU LSGI 2024 – Young Awardee 

Miss LEE Tsz Ki, Pinky (Young Award Category: Entrepreneurial Achievement)

Miss LEE Tsz Ki, Pinky graduated from the Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics Department in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Geomatics, specializing in Utility Management and Surveying. She has risen to notable positions within the industry, serving as a council member, chair of the junior committee, and manager member of the Hong Kong Institute of Utility Specialist.

From 2015 to 2023, Pinky served as the Technical Manager at CASTCO Testing Centre Ltd. Under her leadership, she established a new department at CASTCO, pioneering the provision of new services for the company. Pinky led her team in developing a program to produce 3D BIM models using 2D AutoCAD data.

Pinky is currently the Executive Director of Signature Consulting and Engineering Ltd, a newly established startup company specializing in underground and land utility surveying and engineering. She steers the company's strategic direction and operational execution, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as 3D laser scanning and ground-penetrating radar. Signature Consulting and Engineering Ltd is committed to fostering client satisfaction through its innovative approach and unwavering dedication to quality. The company is experiencing a growth phase within the utility sector and is actively engaged in a significant ongoing project as a Utility Specialist for the Government's Public Works.

In addition to her professional achievements, Pinky has employed, supervised, and provided guidance to over 20 LSGI graduates and summer interns, helping to pave the way for their careers. She actively promotes the LSGI program to the next generation by engaging in various secondary school talks, sparking curiosity and ambition among the students.

Congratulations to our alumni!