9&10
DEC
2023
Workshop on GeoAI and Big Data for Urban, Environment, and Sustainability cum
Inauguration Ceremony for
Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics
Overview
In a rapidly evolving time, when social economic development, ecosystems, and climate change intersect, there is a pressing need to assess, monitor, and analyze urban environments and human-ecosystem interactions. The Workshop on GeoAI and Big Data for Urban, Environment, and Sustainability serves as a vibrant platform to explore and discuss compelling and emerging topics in urban and environmental studies, and is the second workshop of IEEE GRSS Hong Kong Chapter. The primary objective of this workshop is to harness the potentials of cutting-edge earth observation technologies, leveraging geospatial intelligence and data analytics, to address the specific challenges and opportunities faced globally in urban and environmental contexts. This workshop serves as a catalyst for meaningful collaborations and knowledge exchange between researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers, fostering a holistic approach towards addressing the needs and challenges faced in the realms of urban development and environmental stewardship.
Workshop Venue
V322, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, PolyU, Hong Kong
Registration Fees
Regular in-person: HK$2500*
Student in-person: HK$1250*
Registration Code (DDL: 30 NOV)
Enquires: info.poleis@polyu.edu.hk
Conference Chair
Prof. Qihao WENG, MAE
Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence, & Global STEM Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Guest of Honour
Prof. Christopher CHAO
Vice President (Research and Innovation), Chair Professor of Thermal and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Xiaoli DING
Director of Research Institute for Land and Space, Chair Professor of Geomatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Charles WONG
Associate Dean (FCE) and Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr. Sr Paul Tsui
Chief Executive Officer of Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited
Mr. CHANG Kwok Fai
Deputy Director / Survey & Mapping, Lands Department
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Qihao WENG, MAE
Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence, & Global STEM Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Peng GONG
Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development), Chair Professor of Global Sustainability, The University of Hong Kong
Prof. Changwen CHEN
Chair Professor of Visual Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Yeh, Anthony G.O.
Director of Geographical / Land Information System Research Centre, Chair Professor of the Department of Urban Planning and Design, The University of Hong Kong
Prof. Xiaojun CHEN
Associate Director of UBDA and Chair Professor of Applied Mathematics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Jian HUANG
Chair Professor of Data Science and Analytics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Shunlin LIANG
Chair Professor & Head of Geography, The University of Hong Kong
Invited Speakers
Prof. Charles Man Sing WONG
Associate Dean (FCE) and Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Hai GUO
Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prof. Jie CHEN
Professor, Central South University
Dr. Dongping MING
Professor, China University of
Geosciences (Beijing)
Prof. Yang YUE
Professor, Shenzhen University
Dr. Xintao LIU
Associate Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Peifeng MA
Vice-Chancellor Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr. Kai HAN
Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong
Dr. Tiangang YIN
Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Fan XUE
Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong
Dr. Xiaojuan QI
Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong
Technical Sessions
Session 1
Chair: Prof. Wei Yao
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Session 2
Chair: Dr. Zhiwei Li
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chair: Dr. Tiangang Yin
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Session 3
Chair: Dr. Peifeng Ma
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Chair: Dr. Cheolhee Yoo
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Session 4
Chair: Prof. Dongping Ming
China University of Geosciences (Beijing)
Chair: Prof. Yang Yue
Shenzhen University
Youth Forum
Chair: Dr. Hongsheng Zhang / Dr. Bin Chen
The University of Hong Kong