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第四屆國際浮動解決方案會議成功召開 (只有英文版本)

The 4th International Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS 2024) was held at The Jockey Club Innovation Tower of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) from 2 to 4 December 2024. The Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS) was the key co-organizer, together with Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), Research Institute for Future Food (RiFOOD) of PolyU and Society of Floating Solutions (Singapore). WCFS 2024 was sponsored by The Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF) with support from Hong Kong Government’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), Drainage Services Department (DSD), and Marine Department, along with The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers - Structural Division. Prof. Xiao Lin ZHAO, Associate Director of RILS and Chair Professor of CEE, chaired the conference successfully.   WCFS 2024 attracted more than 220 participants from 18 countries. It brought international experts and leaders together to disseminate recent research and developments in floating solutions. The theme of WCFS 2024 was "Floating solutions for sustainable ocean development and blue economy". It is crucial to develop sustainable floating structure technology in Hong Kong to create innovative and resilient means to foster our city’s sustainable growth and enhance its livability with strategic significance not just for Hong Kong but also for other coastal megacities, addressing the mounting threat of sea level rises and overpopulation.     The conference was opened by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU. The welcome session also featured a few esteemed speakers including Ir. Hon Harry MA, Deputy Director of CEDD, Mr. Mickey LAI, Director of AFCD, Dr. Stefan HUEBNER, President of the Society of Floating Solutions (Singapore), Mr. Maurits TER KUILE, Consul General of the Netherlands to Hong Kong and Macau. Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, and Prof. Qingyan CHEN, Director of PAIR, also attended the Opening Ceremony. Prof. Xiaoli DING, Director of RILS, chaired the first keynote plenary session where presentations were delivered by Prof. Torgeir MOAN from The Norwegian University of Science and Technology on Lifecycle Integrity Management of Floating Systems and by Mr. Jacky WU, Head of Sustainable Lantau Office, CEDD, on Opportunities and Potential Use of Floating Structures in Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands Development. Another two keynote speakers were Prof. Chien-Ming WANG from The University of Queensland, Australia and Prof. Masashi KASHIWAGI from Hyundai Engineering & Construction, South Korea. In addition, 110 papers were presented at the conference together with two industry sessions featuring seven companies from The Netherlands. Best student paper awards were given to three students.   WCFS 2024 concluded with a technical tour to AFCD Floating Fish Farm at Tung Lung Chau and Sustainable Lantau Office - Tung Chung Community Liaison Centre (CLC).

第四屆水災減緩與水環境管理國際研討會暨第十四屆南海海嘯研討會成功舉行 (只有英文版本)

The 4th International Symposium of Water Disaster Mitigation and Water Environment Regulation cum the 14th South China Sea Tsunami Workshop were successfully held in Hong Kong from 29 November to 2 December 2024. This joint event was co-organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Sichuan University, Sun Yat-sen University, Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), and supported by IAHR-HK Chapter, IAHR-China Chapter and relevant government departments of Hong Kong SAR. The four-day event, themed "Coastal and Urban Resilience under Climate Change," brought together 208 participants from 21 countries and regions to explore five key topics: "Extreme Weather under Climate Change", "Water-related Disasters", "Infrastructure Resilience", "Hydro-environment and Eco-hydraulics", and "AI and IoT Applications". The event commenced with welcome addresses from Prof. Xiangdong LI (Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment, DoRISUD) and Prof. Xiaoli DING (DoRILS). A total of 43 plenary and keynote speeches were delivered by distinguished experts in hydraulic and environmental engineering. These insightful presentations fostered in-depth discussions on cutting-edge issues such as monitoring and forecasting extreme climate events, mitigating water-related hazards in the context of climate change, and enhancing water environment management. Valuable recommendations were provided for strengthening infrastructure resilience and integrating data science into water engineering practices. Additionally, the conference featured 73 oral presentations and 39 posters, showcasing the latest research and injecting fresh momentum into synergistic innovation and sustainable development in this field. This joint event offered fresh perspectives and innovative solutions for tackling climate change and enhancing coastal and urban resilience. It significantly bolstered international collaboration and innovation in water resource management and disaster prevention. We extend our heartful gratitude to all the speakers and participants for their active contributions, which were instrumental in making this event a resounding success towards global cooperation and innovation in water disaster mitigation, water environment management, and climate change adaptation.

劉志趙教授獲委任中國氣象局氣象探測中心首席科學家

熱烈恭賀土地及空間研究及潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院成員兼土地測量及地理資訊學系副系主任（合作）劉志趙教授，獲委任中國氣象局氣象探測中心首席科學家。   劉教授為國際知名學者，專於地理資訊學研究及應用。其創立的Micro-LARGE實驗室（Micro-Laboratory of Atmospheric Research and Geomatics Engineering），多年來從事地理資訊學術研究及相關技術研發，為社會的重要發展作出莫大貢獻。當中包括針對全球定位系統／全球導航衛星系統的精密定位算法和數據質量分析、電離層閃爍監測和全電子含量三維建模、空間天氣對衛星導航和飛行操作的影響、大氣水汽監測和三維建模、衛星遙感水汽數據的反演和校準，以及數值天氣預報模型中大氣水汽數據同化的應用等。

土地及空間研究院學者合著研究揭示格陵蘭冰蓋夏季融水的儲存機制

土地及空間研究院核心成員、土地測量及地理資訊學系教授陳劍利教授，與國際研究團隊於《自然》期刊合作發表研究，揭示格陵蘭冰蓋內在夏季期間暫存了大量融水。   研究由南方科技大學副教授冉將軍博士領導進行。團隊首次利用定位數據來量化融水。研究員使用由格陵蘭島上數十個數據站組成的「格陵蘭全球定位系統網絡」收集所得的數據，以持續監測冰下基岩在融冰季節內不同時期的垂直位移。融水的質量是導致基岩向下移動的一個因素。團隊開發了一種創新方法，可根據融水質量來解釋偵測到的垂直移動。   格陵蘭冰蓋是目前導致全球海平面上升的最大因素。如果完全融化，有可能使平均海平面上升七米。這項研究為夏季融水在冰蓋內的移動和儲存機制提供了新視角，為應對地球上迫切的環境挑戰帶來重要發現。   閱讀更多：https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08096-3

方家熙博士於報章撰文　分享理大海洋可持續發展研究工作

土地及空間研究院、食品科學及營養學系副教授方家熙博士，早前於《星島日報》教育版撰文，分享理大在海洋污染監測技術和海洋食品可持續性方面的研究工作。方博士於文中分享指，其團隊利用三維技術，監測珍珠貝礁對本地生物多樣性的影響，冀透過評估香港海洋污染情況，改善水質。此外，團隊亦與本地漁民在水產養殖技術方面合作，支持可持續漁業發展。   網上報導： 星島日報 - https://bit.ly/3TwPthv

黃文聲教授獲智慧交通基金撥款　研究提升交通效率

理大建設及環境學院副院長及土地及空間研究院管理委員會成員黃文聲教授，獲智慧交通基金資助港幣530多萬，支持其「公共交通路線規劃的研究：以健康 『等待—乘車』出行模式優化公共交通路線及改善交通擠塞」項目。   該項目旨在對公共交通路線和站點進行分析研究，建構多維時空數據庫，為線路重複、公共交通服務過度地區提供重新規劃路綫建議，以舒緩路面交通擠塞問題及提高整體道路網絡使用效率。   閱讀更多：https://www.polyu.edu.hk/tc/media/media-releases/2024/0923_three-polyu-projects-supported-by-smart-traffic-fund/   網上報導： Mirage News - https://polyu.me/47JRrB2 （只有英文）

陳劍利教授當選美國地球物理聯合會會士 (只有英文版本)

Prof. Jianli CHEN, Professor in the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics and core member of RILS, has been elected as an American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fellow. Prior to joining PolyU under the Strategic Hiring Scheme in 2022, Prof. CHEN dedicated 28 years of his academic career to the University of Texas at Austin. He is a world-renowned expert in space geodesy and its applications in Earth sciences. In 2005, he received the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor in the United States for early career scientists and engineers, making him the first recipient in the field of geodesy.   Prof. CHEN joins a prestigious group of 53 individuals in the 2024 Class of AGU Fellows. The American Geophysical Union (AGU), the world's largest Earth and space science association, annually bestows this distinguished honor on a select number of individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their fields. Since its inception in 1962, less than 0.1% of AGU members have been selected as Fellows each year.   AGU Fellows are recognized for their scientific eminence, demonstrated through breakthroughs, discoveries, or innovations that advance Earth and space sciences. They also serve as external experts, advising government agencies and other organizations upon request. Prof. CHEN was selected for his exemplary leadership and outstanding scientific achievements, which have significantly advanced our understanding of space geodesy and global climate change.   Honorees will be recognized at AGU24, which will convene more than 25,000 attendees from over 100 countries in Washington, D.C., and online from December 9-13, 2024. Reflecting the theme 'What's Next for Science,' the Honors Reception will celebrate groundbreaking achievements that illustrate the continual advancement of science, inspiring the AGU community with their stories and successes.

土地及空間研究院副院長翁齊浩教授研究有效的高溫指數有助於戶外危險評估 (只有英文版本)

We are delighted to announce that the research team led by Prof. Qihao WENG, Associate Director of RILS and Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI), has published a groundbreaking study. This research addresses the need for developing global heat wave frameworks to effectively identify dangerous outdoor conditions across diverse climatic and geographic regions. These developments will assist climate scientists, health professionals, policymakers, and communities in creating mitigation strategies and raising awareness about heat risks. The article, titled “Comparing Existing Heat Wave Indices in Identifying Dangerous Heat Wave Outdoor Conditions,” was published on 7 August 2024, in the journal Nexus of Cell Press. Dr. Pir MOHAMMAD, a postdoctoral research fellow in the JC STEM Lab of Earth Observations at PolyU, is the first author, while Prof. WENG serves as the corresponding author. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of commonly used heat wave indices in identifying dangerous outdoor conditions, using recent heat wave events observed in Asia, Europe, and North America as case studies. The results underscore the necessity for a global heat risk framework and nomenclature for heat risk early warning systems. Additionally, they highlight the need for local authorities to adopt more sophisticated heat stress mitigation and adaptation measures in the face of rapid global warming. This study encourages a broader discussion on the feasibility of using existing heat stress indices to accurately assess and respond to dangerous heat stress scenarios across various climatic, geographic, and meteorological contexts. The discussion surrounding the development of a heat risk framework closely aligns with the World Health Organization’s call for action on extreme heat. For more information, please visit the publication: DOI: 10.1016/j.ynexs.2024.100027 Congratulations to Prof. WENG and his team on this remarkable achievement! Online Coverage: EurekAlert! by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science Daily The Economic Times Science Magazine Eurasia Review

黃文聲教授獲香港特區政府環境及生態局委任為能源諮詢委員會成員

土地與空間研究院管理委員會成員兼建設及環境學院副院長黃文聲教授，獲香港特別行政區政府委任為環境及生態局能源諮詢委員會成員，任期為期兩年，由2024年7月15日起生效。 委員會負責就能源政策，包括有關能源供求、節約與效益政策，以及其他相關事宜，向政府提供意見。 政府新聞公報：https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202407/15/P2024071500796.htm

土地及空間研究院學者冷真教授獲美國土木工程師學會頒授2024年職業生涯中期科學家最高榮譽獎項

熱烈恭賀碳中和資源工程研究中心副主任、土地及空間研究院和可持續城市發展研究院成員冷真教授，獲美國土木工程師學會授予「2024 Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize」（2024年沃爾特．胡貝爾土木工程研究獎），以表彰其在開發耐用、低碳、具高成本效益的路面材料和技術方面的創新研究。   「胡貝爾獎」是學會針對職業生涯中期科學家的最高獎，每年頒發予土木工程學科中在科研領域取得顯著成就和作出重大貢獻的個別人士。