معرفی
Professor Qihao Weng is Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he leads the Research Institute for Land and Space. A globally recognized scholar, he bridges geography, landscape ecology, and environmental science through innovative geospatial analytics, GeoAI, and big data methodologies. His work focuses on urban climatology, sustainability science, and human-environment interactions, with over 279 publications and 14 books.
- PhD, The University of Georgia
- MA, The University of Arizona
- MS, South China Normal University
Professor Weng's research explores remote sensing applications for urban environmental challenges, including thermal comfort, heat islands, and land-use changes. He pioneered global-scale urban observation via the Group on Earth Observation (GEO) initiative and developed frameworks integrating geospatial technology with climate resilience strategies.
Recent publications highlight advancements in GeoAI for urban thermal stress assessment, road extraction algorithms, and multi-temporal data fusion techniques. His work spans interdisciplinary domains, connecting remote sensing, urban science, and sustainability metrics across diverse climate zones.
- NASA Senior Fellowship (2008)
- Taylor & Francis Lifetime Achievements Award (2019)
- AAG Wilbanks Prize (2024)
- Lifetime Achievement in Remote Sensing Award (2024)
- Academia Europaea Foreign Member (2021)
As Editor-in-Chief of the ISPRS Journal, Professor Weng has advanced global remote sensing discourse. His research has been supported by NSF, NASA, USAID, Microsoft, and Hong Kong Research Grant Council. He has delivered over 130 invited talks and established visiting professorships in Japan, France, and China.
