Professor Qihao Weng, Director of the JC STEM Lab of Earth Observations and the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, delivered a keynote address during the 3rd Interdisciplinary Symposium on Urban Ecology, Climate and Health at Fudan University, on December 27, 2025.
In his presentation, titled “AI-Powered Urban Observing, Sensing, Imaging, and Mapping: Transforming Cities for Sustainable Futures,” Professor Weng explored the transformative potential of integrating Artificial Intelligence with Earth observation technologies. He highlighted how advanced AI techniques, such as deep learning, can interpret complex urban spatial patterns in images, text, and even social media data. These innovations enable smarter urban sensing and mapping, real-time risk detection, and tailored solutions for city planning.
Professor Weng’s keynote was enthusiastically received, sparking lively discussions and fruitful academic exchanges among experts in the field.
