In the recent issue of PolyU Excel x Impact, Prof. Weng Qihao, Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence, shares his insights on how Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) is transforming our world. As the Director of the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG), Prof. Weng explains how combining Earth observation data with AI solutions serves as a crucial compass for understanding environmental and societal changes.
The article highlights RCAIG’s pioneering work in various applications, from geospatial big data and remote sensing to navigation technologies. Prof. Weng discusses GeoAI’s significant role in enhancing urban resilience and public health, showcasing innovations such as urban growth simulation models and the MAMR system for optimising ride-hailing services.
A recipient of the 2024 American Association of Geographers Wilbanks Prize and Remote Sensing Speciality Group Lifetime Achievement Honor Award, Prof. Weng emphasizes GeoAI’s potential in addressing the “Triple Planetary Crisis” through advanced environmental monitoring and management.
For more information about the article, please visit: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/publications/excelximpact/issue/202415/cover-story/geoai-is-changing-everything
