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Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS)

PolyU and Lands Department extend strategic collaboration to promote geospatial social innovation for smart and inclusive urban development
The PolyU RILS collaborates and establishes the Key Laboratory of Geospatial Knowledge Innovation, under the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Central People’s Government
PolyU and Lands Department join forces to drive surveying and geospatial innovations for Hong Kong’s digital transformation
PolyU-Yangjiang Laboratory Joint Research Centre for Offshore Wind Power
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and China Harbour Engineering Co. Ltd (CHEC) have collaborated to establish the China Harbour–PolyU Joint Research Centre for Land Development (JRC) to promote sustainable land development, develop a green, low-carbon economy and improve the urban living environment.
RILS's vision is to develop innovative solutions for creating affordable and environmentally friendly land and space.
The five research themes form a comprehensive and coherent research program in the strategic focus area of land and space research.

It is well-known that there is a shortage of land and space for accommodation and for economic development in many parts of the world, especially in the densely populated Asian cities like Hong Kong. We aim to become a world leader in developing innovative solutions for creating economical and environmentally friendly land and space.


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Director of RILS
Chair Professor of Geomatics

Prof. Xiaoli DING

Major Research Focus Areas in RILS

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Research Focus 1

Land Reclamation
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Research Focus 2

Innovative Land and Space Solutions
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Research Focus 3

Environmental Treatment and Impacts
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Research Focus 4

Land Economics and Planning
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Research Focus 5

Land Analytics and Management
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What's New

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PolyU RILS collaborated “Walkin’HK” app for promoting inclusive mobility

10 Sep 2026

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10 Sep 2026

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Prof. ZHAO Xiao Lin and Prof. WANG Chien Ming featured in THE Campus on cross-disciplinary challenges System.String[]

18 Aug 2026

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The PolyU-Yangjiang Laboratory Joint Research Centre for Offshore Wind Power under RILS co-organises ICOW STE 2026 to advance Offshore Wind Innovation and Global Sustainable Energy Transition System.String[]

17 Aug 2026

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Prof. ZHAO Xiao Lin and Prof. WANG Chien Ming featured in THE Campus on cross-disciplinary challenges 20260818_Banner_Article on THE Campus

18 Aug 2026

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PolyU and Lands Department extend strategic collaboration to promote geospatial social innovation for smart and inclusive urban development 20260709_Banner for SIG with Lands Department

15 Jul 2026

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RILS Successfully Hosted Distinguished Lecture on New Challenges to Understand Global Changes in Cybernetic Times 20260625RILS Successfully Hosted Distinguished Lecture on New Challenges to Understand Global Change

30 Jun 2026

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The PolyU-Yangjiang Laboratory Joint Research Centre for Offshore Wind Power under RILS co-organises ICOW STE 2026 to advance Offshore Wind Innovation and Global Sustainable Energy Transition 20260814_Banner_ICOW STE 2026_new

17 Aug 2026

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Prof. WENG Qihao, Associate Director of RILS, elected as Prestigious ISPRS Fellow in 2026 20260713BannerProf WENG Qihao elected as Prestigious ISPRS Fellow in 2026

13 Jul 2026

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PolyU research reveals snow droughts continue to threaten global food security and calls for climate-resilient agriculture practices to promote sustainable development 20260527 PolyU research reveals

27 May 2026

 

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