On 15 October, representatives from ARUP visited the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG). Prof. Qihao Weng, Director of RCAIG and the JC STEM Lab of Earth Observations, along with Lab members, welcomed the visitors.
The meeting brought together key figures from both organizations. ARUP was represented by Mr. Ricky Tsui, Director of R&D East Asia, Dr. Bruce Chong, Director of Climate & Sustainability, Prof. Johnny Chan, and Mr. Ian Tan. From RCAIG, Prof. Qihao Weng was joined by Dr. Zhiwei Li, Dr. Cheolhee Yoo, and Dr. Pir Mohammad.
The session commenced with Prof. Weng providing an overview of RCAIG and his background. Mr. Tsui then introduced ARUP’s Hong Kong office and their current research initiatives. Throughout the meeting, participants engaged in a lively exchange of ideas, sharing insights on remote sensing, GeoAI, and heat hazard issues.
The discussion proved fruitful, resulting in preliminary plans for collaboration between the two organizations. Following the meeting, Prof. Weng led a tour of the lab, showcasing ongoing research projects and introducing the lab members’ workspace to the ARUP representatives.
This visit marks the beginning of a promising partnership between ARUP and RCAIG, paving the way for future joint ventures in artificial intelligence and geomatics research. Both parties expressed enthusiasm about the potential collaboration and look forward to translating their discussions into concrete collaborative efforts.
Established in 2023, RCAIG marks an important milestone in the history of PolyU. As a university-level research centre, under the leadership of Prof. Qihao Weng, RCAIG focuses on the development of original and innovative AI technologies in geomatics and their applications for solving environmental and societal challenges, with the goal of becoming a global R&D hub in GeoAI.
ARUP Hong Kong Office
Since opening in 1976, Arup’s Hong Kong office has grown into the firm’s largest hub in Asia, spearheading urban innovation across the region. Our projects have reinvented the cityscape, from the iconic skyscrapers along Victoria Harbour to dynamic cultural venues that drive Hong Kong’s creative economy. Our smart, green, resilient planning approach is shaping the next-generation towns, equipping the city for the future.
The meeting brought together key figures from both organizations. ARUP was represented by Mr. Ricky Tsui, Director of R&D East Asia, Dr. Bruce Chong, Director of Climate & Sustainability, Prof. Johnny Chan, and Mr. Ian Tan. From RCAIG, Prof. Qihao Weng was joined by Dr. Zhiwei Li, Dr. Cheolhee Yoo, and Dr. Pir Mohammad.
The session commenced with Prof. Weng providing an overview of RCAIG and his background. Mr. Tsui then introduced ARUP’s Hong Kong office and their current research initiatives. Throughout the meeting, participants engaged in a lively exchange of ideas, sharing insights on remote sensing, GeoAI, and heat hazard issues.
The discussion proved fruitful, resulting in preliminary plans for collaboration between the two organizations. Following the meeting, Prof. Weng led a tour of the lab, showcasing ongoing research projects and introducing the lab members’ workspace to the ARUP representatives.
This visit marks the beginning of a promising partnership between ARUP and RCAIG, paving the way for future joint ventures in artificial intelligence and geomatics research. Both parties expressed enthusiasm about the potential collaboration and look forward to translating their discussions into concrete collaborative efforts.
Established in 2023, RCAIG marks an important milestone in the history of PolyU. As a university-level research centre, under the leadership of Prof. Qihao Weng, RCAIG focuses on the development of original and innovative AI technologies in geomatics and their applications for solving environmental and societal challenges, with the goal of becoming a global R&D hub in GeoAI.
ARUP Hong Kong Office
Since opening in 1976, Arup’s Hong Kong office has grown into the firm’s largest hub in Asia, spearheading urban innovation across the region. Our projects have reinvented the cityscape, from the iconic skyscrapers along Victoria Harbour to dynamic cultural venues that drive Hong Kong’s creative economy. Our smart, green, resilient planning approach is shaping the next-generation towns, equipping the city for the future.
