The Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) significantly expanded its international footprint during the XXV ISPRS Congress, held from 4 to 11 July 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) in Toronto, Canada. A senior LSGS delegation—led by Department Head Prof. Wu Chen, Associate Dean Prof. Charles Wong, Associate Head Prof. Bo Wu, and Programme Leader Prof. Xintao Liu—spearheaded a series of strategic institutional collaborations and global alumni celebrations centered around the prestigious event.
The Congress marked a milestone achievement for two chair professors of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS) by the prestigious election of Prof. John Wenzhong SHI and Prof. Qihao WENG as ISPRS Fellows 2026. This global recognition underscores Prof. SHI and Prof. WENG’s profound contributions to the geospatial community.
Demonstrating strong academic leadership, Prof. John Wenzhong SHI, Sr Prof. Charles WONG, and Prof. Bo WU served as session chairs at the Congress, guiding critical scholarly dialogues. Furthermore, LSGS faculty members and students delivered a total of 14 presentations during the Congress. These presentations focused on advanced geospatial frontiers, including 3D spatial information systems and planetary surface mapping.
In tandem with these academic presentations, the department hosted a dedicated exhibition booth. The vibrant hub actively promoted PolyU's premier LSGS academic programmes to a diverse audience of international students, researchers, and geospatial professionals, reinforcing the department's status as a global leader in Geospatial education.
On 8 July 2026, the LSGS delegation visited the Department of Civil Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Hosted by TMU Department Chair Dr. Darko JOKSIMOVIC and Adjunct Professor (and distinguished LSGS alumnus) Dr. Wai Yeung YAN, the meeting served as a platform for institutional synergy. Leaders from both universities delivered strategic presentations highlighting their respective institutional achievements and research breakthroughs.
The two departments engaged in forward-looking dialogues aimed at driving mutual growth. Key areas of discussion included:
The productive visit concluded with guided tours of TMU's state-of-the-art laboratories and an interactive session, where LSGS professors connected directly with enthusiastic TMU undergraduate and graduate students. Through these high-impact international engagements, LSGS continues to drive global academic synergy, champion cutting-edge geospatial research, and cultivate lifelong bonds across its expanding worldwide community.
