Prof. Bo WU, Fiona Cheung Professor in Spatial Science, Associate Head (Research) of LSGI, and Associate Director of PolyU’s Research Centre of Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE) was recently interviewed by Tai Kung Pao. Prof. WU has been pivotal in developing advanced topographic mapping and localisation technologies that support China’s lunar missions, providing crucial terrain analysis for rover navigation and scientific exploration.
Contributors to the project featured alongside Prof. WU include, Ir Prof. Kai Leung YUNG, Director of RCDSE, Sir Sze-yuen Chung Professor in Precision Engineering, Chair Professor of Precision Engineering, Associate Head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Prof. Daniel Shu Ping LAU, Associate Director of the Photonics Research Institute and Chair Professor of Nanomaterials; Prof. Qi ZHAO, RCDSE Management Committee Member and Associate Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Prof. Song Lin CHUA, RCDSE Management Committee Member and Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; Prof. Yi Wei WENG, RCDSE Team Member and Assistant Professor of the Department of Building and Real Estate; and Prof. Weisong WEN, RCDSE Team Member and Assistant Professor of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering.
The interview underscored PolyU’s unique position as the only local university with extensive hands-on experience in every major national space mission. Beyond their individual research, the professors emphasized their commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent, ensuring a steady pipeline of young scientists and engineers to sustain Hong Kong’s contributions to the nation’s thriving space industry.
Online coverage:
Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/4qMn5FF
