The Fourth Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macau University Alliance (JHMUA) Remote Sensing and Environment Academic Forum was successfully convened at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) on 29 and 30 October 2025.
Co-organised by PolyU and the JHMUA, the forum was hosted by the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) and the Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL). The event was made possible through the strong support of the Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE), Mainland Development Office (MDO), State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Urban Climate Resilience (SKL-CRCC), Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), and the School of Environment and Spatial Informatics of China University of Mining and Technology.
The event gathered experts, scholars, and student representatives from more than ten universities and research institutions across Jiangsu, Hong Kong, and Macao, aiming to promote scientific research collaboration, academic exchange, cooperative innovation, and knowledge sharing in remote sensing and environmental studies among the three regions.
Prof. Charles Man Sing WONG, Professor of LSGI, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment, and Associate Director of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), chaired the JHMUA Remote Sensing and Environment Annual Meeting. He facilitated discussions among representatives from alliance member universities, who joined both online and in-person, to deliberate on the consortium's strategic direction and future collaborations.
During Opening Ceremony, Prof. WONG extended a warm welcome to all participants and reflected on the alliance's journey since its establishment in 2022. He highlighted the platform's vital role in strengthening the scientific and educational bonds among Jiangsu, Hong Kong, and Macao.
The scientific program delved into the forefront of remote sensing and environmental science, covering critical topics such as climate change, air quality, carbon emission monitoring, geological hazard detection, and Earth system science. These themes were explored through a series of high-caliber invited reports delivered by renowned scholars, including:
- Prof. Guo-qiang SHI (PolyU)
- Prof. Xiao-lin ZHU (PolyU)
- Prof. Bo HUANG (HKU)
- Prof. Hui SU (HKUST)
- Prof. Meng GAO (HKBU)
- Prof. Fei JIANG (Nanjing University)
- Prof. Huilin CHEN (Nanjing University)
- Prof. Zhong LU (China University of Mining and Technology)
- Prof. Liang GAO (University of Macau)
We extend our sincerest gratitude to all supporting organisations for their valuable contributions.
Organisers:
- Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance (JHMUA)
- Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI), PolyU
- Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL), PolyU
Co-Organisers:
- Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE), PolyU
- Mainland Development Office (MDO), PolyU
- State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Urban Climate Resilience (SKL-CRCC), PolyU
- Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), PolyU
- Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), PolyU
- School of Environment and Spatial Informatics of China University of Mining and Technology
