Sharing by Ir. Prof. Wallace Lai, Associate Head of Department (Teaching) at Geospatial Lab.
Feature talk " Unfolding HK Lost WWII Heritage with Geo-Spatial Science " was delivered by Ir. Prof. Wallace Lai and Prof. Chi Man Kwong.
Prof. Lai and Prof. Kwong introduced how to use old maps and aerial photos, combined with LiDAR technology and 3D simulations, to unearth WWII relics in Hong Kong.
On 17 May 2025, Ir. Prof. Wallace Lai, Associate Head of Department (Teaching) from LSGI and Prof. Chi Man Kwong from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) were invited to be guest speakers for a feature talk " Unfolding HK Lost WWII Heritage with Geo-Spatial Science " at the Geospatial Lab. The talk attracted 42 participants who attended in person and 80 people participated online.
We sincerely thank all participants for their enthusiastic engagement and the support from Geospatial Lab.
The talk not only brought to life WWII ruins from Battle of Hong Kong in 1941, but also deepened the audience’s understanding of the significance of Hong Kong’s WWII history. Attendees witnessed the powerful fusion of geospatial technology and historical research, sparking a renewed appreciation for preserving Hong Kong’s cultural heritage.
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