Professor Qihao WENG, Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence & Global STEM Scholar, Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, shared his experience and insight on how Earth Observations (EO) methodologies and AI technologies can be applied for studies of the causes, effects, and responses to environmental and societal challenges in cities and urban areas, with a view to bring impact and advocate for positive changes.

Professor WENG's research focuses on remote sensing applications to urban environmental and ecological systems, sustainability, and urbanisation studies.  His research has bridged methodological gaps between geography, landscape ecology, and environmental science, uniting these related fields to design holistic solutions to many environmental, ecological, and climatic issues.

Currently, Professor WENG is leading the Jockey Club STEM Lab of Earth Observations and the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Words from participating JC Scholars

• WENG's sharing on the latest technology in the field of geomatics and AI was really eye-opening.

• WENG's thought-provoking presentation urged me to think about the burning issue of climate change. Every country should take action to mitigate the risk of climate change.