We are thrilled to announce that Prof. Jianli CHEN, Chair Professor of Space Geodesy and Earth Sciences (LSGI), has been named one of the winners of the inaugural “PolyU Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year”.
Launched to recognise outstanding achievements with far-reaching impact both locally and globally, this selection and voting campaign showcases PolyU’s most remarkable research and technology translation stories. From 20 finalists announced in 2025, ten awardees were chosen through a combination of professional judging and over 7,700 votes from the public and the PolyU community. These winning stories span five strategic areas — AI and data science, life sciences and healthcare, environment and sustainability, materials science, and smart cities—injecting powerful innovation momentum into Hong Kong’s high-quality development.
Prof. CHEN leads a global research effort that uses satellite positioning data to track Greenland’s ice sheet melt behavior and assess its impact on sea-level rise. By integrating modern space geodetic techniques, his team monitors the subsidence of vertical bedrock to quantify summer water storage, offering vital new insights into the role of ice sheets in global environmental changes.
Please join us in offering our warmest congratulations to Prof. CHEN on this well-deserved recognition of his pioneering research and global impact!
Press release:
English - https://polyu.me/4s8plYJ; Chinese - https://polyu.me/3PUjoky
Online coverage:
Headline Daily - https://polyu.me/414Ttcw
Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/4dmCKbP
Bauhinia - https://polyu.me/4m1vfcL
Mirage - https://polyu.me/4tiNeh2
