We are thrilled to announce that two research projects from the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have been awarded funding under the 2025/26 Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF).
These projects represent the cutting edge of geospatial science, tackling Hong Kong's environmental challenges from a vertical perspective:
| Principal Investigator | Research Project | Awarded Amount (HKD) |
|
Prof. Joseph AWANGE Professor Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics |
AI-powered Sky Scans: Revolutionising Hong Kong’s Greenhouse Gas Monitoring with GNSS-RO This project utilizes GNSS Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) and Artificial Intelligence to transform how we monitor greenhouse gases, providing high-precision data essential for our carbon neutrality roadmap. |
348,000 |
|
Prof. Charles WONG Associate Dean (Teaching & Global Engagement) Faculty of Construction and Environment
Professor Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Associate Director Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development |
Unravelling City-wide Vertical Aerosol and Particulate Matter, a Remote Sensing Study in Hong Kong This study employs advanced remote sensing to decode the vertical distribution of air pollutants across our high-rise cityscape, offering critical insights into urban air quality and public health. |
600,000 |
Congratulations to Sr Prof. Charles WONG and Prof. Joseph AWANGE, and their research teams on this well-deserved recognition!
Press release:
English - https://polyu.me/4tjxXNL; Chinese - https://polyu.me/4kkaYyd
Online coverage:
Hong Kong Commercial Daily - https://polyu.me/4rAzEVv
