On April 30, 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 workshop explored a diverse array of topics in the field.
The workshop highlighted a series of presentations by senior researchers, showcasing recent advances in urban climate, ecosystem resilience, and compound climate hazards. Dr. Pir Mohammad examined the driving variables of surface urban heat islands in Indian cities using a non-linear modelling approach. Dr. Chouaib El Hachimi demonstrated how mechanistic process understanding can guide AI models to improve evapotranspiration mapping. Dr. Md Mizanur Rahman presented findings on how extreme climate conditions reduce blue carbon in the world’s largest mangrove forest in Bangladesh. Dr. Baoling Gui discussed vegetation resilience, arguing that future vegetation states are largely constrained by historical conditions, while climate disturbances play a modulating role. Dr. Haider Abbas highlighted the increasing frequency, trends, and persistence of global humid-heat compound extremes, underscoring the urgency of addressing compound climate hazards in adaptation and policy planning.
The workshop also included presentations by Ph.D. students on urban mobility, vegetation dynamics, mangrove monitoring, climate vulnerability, building function mapping, and urban mobile carbon emissions. Ms. Mingyue Xu presented on equity-aware micromobility rebalancing through priority-risk prediction and truck-level control. Mr. Hamza Mukhtar examined the effects of Himalayan vegetation phenology shifts on ecosystem carbon uptake. Mr. Longjie Ye introduced a remote-sensing framework for large-scale mangrove canopy height estimation in coastal China. Ms. Wanru He explored the joint influence of climate and social vulnerability on migration. Ms. Yuhan Zhou presented a hierarchical framework for global building function mapping, and Mr. Zhixing Chen analyzed mobile carbon emissions and their driving factors in major global cities from 2017 to 2024.
Throughout the workshop, Prof. Qihao Weng actively guided the discussions and provided in-depth feedback on each research topic. After each presentation, he engaged with the speakers through constructive comments and practical suggestions to help refine their research designs.
The workshop continued to provide an important platform for RCAIG members to share research progress, exchange ideas, and refine ongoing work. By bringing together diverse topics ranging from coastal ecosystem monitoring to urban micromobility, the workshop supported cross-disciplinary discussion and collaboration. These monthly gatherings will continue to support RCAIG’s efforts to advance GeoAI research and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.
The workshop highlighted a series of presentations by senior researchers, showcasing recent advances in urban climate, ecosystem resilience, and compound climate hazards. Dr. Pir Mohammad examined the driving variables of surface urban heat islands in Indian cities using a non-linear modelling approach. Dr. Chouaib El Hachimi demonstrated how mechanistic process understanding can guide AI models to improve evapotranspiration mapping. Dr. Md Mizanur Rahman presented findings on how extreme climate conditions reduce blue carbon in the world’s largest mangrove forest in Bangladesh. Dr. Baoling Gui discussed vegetation resilience, arguing that future vegetation states are largely constrained by historical conditions, while climate disturbances play a modulating role. Dr. Haider Abbas highlighted the increasing frequency, trends, and persistence of global humid-heat compound extremes, underscoring the urgency of addressing compound climate hazards in adaptation and policy planning.
The workshop also included presentations by Ph.D. students on urban mobility, vegetation dynamics, mangrove monitoring, climate vulnerability, building function mapping, and urban mobile carbon emissions. Ms. Mingyue Xu presented on equity-aware micromobility rebalancing through priority-risk prediction and truck-level control. Mr. Hamza Mukhtar examined the effects of Himalayan vegetation phenology shifts on ecosystem carbon uptake. Mr. Longjie Ye introduced a remote-sensing framework for large-scale mangrove canopy height estimation in coastal China. Ms. Wanru He explored the joint influence of climate and social vulnerability on migration. Ms. Yuhan Zhou presented a hierarchical framework for global building function mapping, and Mr. Zhixing Chen analyzed mobile carbon emissions and their driving factors in major global cities from 2017 to 2024.
Throughout the workshop, Prof. Qihao Weng actively guided the discussions and provided in-depth feedback on each research topic. After each presentation, he engaged with the speakers through constructive comments and practical suggestions to help refine their research designs.
The workshop continued to provide an important platform for RCAIG members to share research progress, exchange ideas, and refine ongoing work. By bringing together diverse topics ranging from coastal ecosystem monitoring to urban micromobility, the workshop supported cross-disciplinary discussion and collaboration. These monthly gatherings will continue to support RCAIG’s efforts to advance GeoAI research and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.
