Led by Prof. Qihao Weng, a research team from Faculty of Construction and Environment at PolyU has secured funding from the Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure (RICRI) of PolyU. Team members include Prof. Shuo Wang and four co-investigators.
Their project addresses the climate resilience of rural infrastructure and communities, focusing on the increasing risks of extreme weather events affecting rural China and Asian populations. This project aims to enhance the resilience of rural communities and populations, reduce vulnerability and risks, and engineering measures in response to global climate change and impacts.
About RICRI:
The Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure, established with support from the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation, is PolyU’s strategic research institute dedicated to addressing global climate change challenges. RICRI aims to lead global efforts in developing resilient and sustainable solutions for both urban and rural communities.
