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Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS)

PolyU-Yangjiang Laboratory Joint Research Centre for Offshore Wind Power
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and China Harbour Engineering Co. Ltd (CHEC) have collaborated to establish the China Harbour–PolyU Joint Research Centre for Land Development (JRC) to promote sustainable land development, develop a green, low-carbon economy and improve the urban living environment.
RILS's vision is to develop innovative solutions for creating affordable and environmentally friendly land and space.
The five research themes form a comprehensive and coherent research program in the strategic focus area of land and space research.

It is well-known that there is a shortage of land and space for accommodation and for economic development in many parts of the world, especially in the densely populated Asian cities like Hong Kong. We aim to become a world leader in developing innovative solutions for creating economical and environmentally friendly land and space.


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Director of RILS
Chair Professor of Geomatics

Prof. Xiaoli DING

Major Research Focus Areas in RILS

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Research Focus 1

Land Reclamation
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Research Focus 2

Innovative Land and Space Solutions
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Research Focus 3

Environmental Treatment and Impacts
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Research Focus 4

Land Economics and Planning
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Research Focus 5

Land Analytics and Management
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What's New

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Director of RILS Wins Silver Award at the 5th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions Hong Kong

11 Dec 2025

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RILS research sheds light on century-old mystery — The excitation of Chandler Wobble System.String[]

24 Nov 2025

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10 Nov 2025

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24 Nov 2025

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Prof. WENG Qihao, Associate Director of RILS, develops AI-driven, GIS Compatible vehicle type detection system supported by Smart Traffic Fund 20251107_ADoRILS Smart Traffic Fund

7 Nov 2025

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Dr Olga ROSTAPSHOVA of University of Chicago champions data-driven approach to environmental regulations at RILS Public Lecture 20251026_RILS Public Lecture

26 Oct 2025

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RILS co-organised 2025 International Joint VOCs Conference 20251110_2025 VOCs Conference

10 Nov 2025

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RILS co-organised The 4th Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance (JHMUA) Academic Forum 20251030_JHMUA_Group Photo

30 Oct 2025

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RILS showcases at GBA Water Conservation Industry Innovation and Development Conference and Expo 20251020_RILS at GBA Water Conversation Conference and Expo

20 Oct 2025

 

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