On February 27, 2026, the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University held its monthly workshop, bringing together researchers and students from the centre. Hosted by Prof. Qihao Weng, Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence, and chaired by Dr. Pir Mohammad, Research Assistant Professor, the session explored a diverse range of topics ranging from climate-induced hazards to urban mobility.
The workshop began with several deep dives into environmental modeling and climate resilience. Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman explored how ecological pathways interact across the climate–soil–biodiversity–carbon cascade, highlighting critical leverage points for enhancing mangrove blue carbon sequestration. Dr. Haider Abbas introduced an attribution framework for compound humid-heat extremes, establishing physically grounded thresholds for human survivability and crop stress across various CMIP6 climate models. Dr. Pir Mohammad examined trends in surface and canopy urban heat islands within the Indian region, while Dr. Chouaib El Hachimi demonstrated how improved assessments uncover spatial heterogeneity in daily reference evapotranspiration across Africa’s bioclimatic zones.
The dialogue continued with a series of innovative reports from the center’s Ph.D. students, showcasing the practical application of AI in geomatics. Miss Wanru He shared her progress on the co-amplification of climate and social vulnerabilities, and Mr. Zhixing Chen proposed a four-step framework to globally quantify how urban built environments drive mobility-related carbon emissions.
Miss Qianbao Hou introduced newly collected data on hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes, alongside preliminary experimental results. Mr. Hamza Mukhtar explained shifting vegetation phenology patterns across the Himalayan mountain region, while Miss Mingyue Xu presented an updated reinforcement-learning framework for shared micro-mobility deployment that balances operational costs with service equity. Finally, Miss Yuhan Zhou presented strategies for modeling socioeconomic features derived from POI data, benchmarking her results against existing building function products.
Throughout the afternoon, Prof. Qihao Weng took an active lead in the discussions, providing a steady hand as the presentations unfolded. After each talk, he shared thoughtful feedback and practical suggestions, helping the researchers sharpen their methodologies and strengthen their core arguments. This direct engagement not only helped the speakers refine their individual projects but also ensured that the entire session maintained the highest academic standards.
To conclude, the workshop transitioned into a vibrant open forum where participants asked probing questions and debated different methodologies. Rather than simply observing, researchers actively engaged with one another to refine ideas through collective feedback and shared curiosity. By fostering this culture of peer-to-peer dialogue, the RCAIG continues to build a community where innovation is driven by collaboration and mutual academic support.
The workshop began with several deep dives into environmental modeling and climate resilience. Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman explored how ecological pathways interact across the climate–soil–biodiversity–carbon cascade, highlighting critical leverage points for enhancing mangrove blue carbon sequestration. Dr. Haider Abbas introduced an attribution framework for compound humid-heat extremes, establishing physically grounded thresholds for human survivability and crop stress across various CMIP6 climate models. Dr. Pir Mohammad examined trends in surface and canopy urban heat islands within the Indian region, while Dr. Chouaib El Hachimi demonstrated how improved assessments uncover spatial heterogeneity in daily reference evapotranspiration across Africa’s bioclimatic zones.
The dialogue continued with a series of innovative reports from the center’s Ph.D. students, showcasing the practical application of AI in geomatics. Miss Wanru He shared her progress on the co-amplification of climate and social vulnerabilities, and Mr. Zhixing Chen proposed a four-step framework to globally quantify how urban built environments drive mobility-related carbon emissions.
Miss Qianbao Hou introduced newly collected data on hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes, alongside preliminary experimental results. Mr. Hamza Mukhtar explained shifting vegetation phenology patterns across the Himalayan mountain region, while Miss Mingyue Xu presented an updated reinforcement-learning framework for shared micro-mobility deployment that balances operational costs with service equity. Finally, Miss Yuhan Zhou presented strategies for modeling socioeconomic features derived from POI data, benchmarking her results against existing building function products.
Throughout the afternoon, Prof. Qihao Weng took an active lead in the discussions, providing a steady hand as the presentations unfolded. After each talk, he shared thoughtful feedback and practical suggestions, helping the researchers sharpen their methodologies and strengthen their core arguments. This direct engagement not only helped the speakers refine their individual projects but also ensured that the entire session maintained the highest academic standards.
To conclude, the workshop transitioned into a vibrant open forum where participants asked probing questions and debated different methodologies. Rather than simply observing, researchers actively engaged with one another to refine ideas through collective feedback and shared curiosity. By fostering this culture of peer-to-peer dialogue, the RCAIG continues to build a community where innovation is driven by collaboration and mutual academic support.
