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Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS)

PolyU and Lands Department extend strategic collaboration to promote geospatial social innovation for smart and inclusive urban development
The PolyU RILS collaborates and establishes the Key Laboratory of Geospatial Knowledge Innovation, under the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Central People’s Government
PolyU and Lands Department join forces to drive surveying and geospatial innovations for Hong Kong’s digital transformation
PolyU-Yangjiang Laboratory Joint Research Centre for Offshore Wind Power
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and China Harbour Engineering Co. Ltd (CHEC) have collaborated to establish the China Harbour–PolyU Joint Research Centre for Land Development (JRC) to promote sustainable land development, develop a green, low-carbon economy and improve the urban living environment.
RILS's vision is to develop innovative solutions for creating affordable and environmentally friendly land and space.
The five research themes form a comprehensive and coherent research program in the strategic focus area of land and space research.

It is well-known that there is a shortage of land and space for accommodation and for economic development in many parts of the world, especially in the densely populated Asian cities like Hong Kong. We aim to become a world leader in developing innovative solutions for creating economical and environmentally friendly land and space.


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Director of RILS
Interim Dean of FCE
Chair Professor of Geomatics

Prof. DING Xiaoli

Major Research Focus Areas in RILS

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Research Focus 1

Land Reclamation
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Research Focus 2

Innovative Land and Space Solutions
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Research Focus 3

Environmental Treatment and Impacts
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Research Focus 4

Land Economics and Planning
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Research Focus 5

Land Analytics and Management
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What's New

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Prof. George LIU Selected as Ewha Global Fellow (EGF) for 2027–2029

5 Oct 2026

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5 Oct 2026

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Prof. DING Xiaoli, Director of RILS, appointed Interim Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment System.String[]

1 Oct 2026

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PolyU and Lands Department launch “Walkin’HK” app to promote inclusive mobility through spatial data System.String[]

24 Sep 2026

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Prof. DING Xiaoli, Director of RILS, appointed Interim Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment Prof DING Xiaoli appointed Interim Dean of FCEv3

1 Oct 2026

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PolyU RILS delegation visits Yangjiang Laboratory to advance offshore wind innovation 20260912_Yangjiang Lab Visit_1_v2

23 Sep 2026

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Prof. ZHAO Xiao Lin and Prof. WANG Chien Ming featured in THE Campus on cross-disciplinary challenges 20260818_Banner_Article on THE Campus

18 Aug 2026

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PolyU and Lands Department launch “Walkin’HK” app to promote inclusive mobility through spatial data 20261009WalkinHK BannerEN

24 Sep 2026

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PolyU RILS collaborated "Walkin'HK" app for promoting inclusive mobility 20261009WalkinHK BannerEN

10 Sep 2026

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The PolyU-Yangjiang Laboratory Joint Research Centre for Offshore Wind Power under RILS co-organises ICOW STE 2026 to advance Offshore Wind Innovation and Global Sustainable Energy Transition 20260814_Banner_ICOW STE 2026_new

17 Aug 2026

 

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