Teaching

& Social Achievement

Duty of Teaching Program
2018-date Committee member in the Faculty Learning and Teaching Committee (FLTC), the Faculty of Construction and Environment, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2016-date Deputy Chair of Departmental Learning and Teaching Committee, the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2015-date Programme Leader in the Higher Diploma Programme in Geomatics, the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2015-2017 Committee member in the Departmental Staffing Committee, the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2014-date Academic Advisor of the BSc degree students, the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2014-2017 Departmental Scholarship Liaison Officer, the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2012-2015 Deputy Programme Leader in the Higher Diploma Programme in Geomatics, the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Lectures/Mentorships
Postgraduate classes
2016-2018 LSGI5461, Environmental Remote Sensing, MSc in Geo-Information Systems (Semester 2) (solely lecture)
2013-2018 LSGI536, Remote Sensing, MSc in Geo-Information Systems (Semester 1) (co-lecture)
2016-2017 LSGI522, Spatial Data Acquisition, MSc in Geo-Information Systems (Semester 1) (co-lecture)
2012-2013 LSGI522, Spatial Data Acquisition, MSc in Geo-Information Systems (Semester 1) (solely lecture)
2010-2011 LSGI546, Urban Remote Sensing, MSc in Geo-Information Systems (Semester 1) (co-lecture)
Undergraduate classes
2016-2018 LSGI4322, Geo-IT in Environmental Management, Year 3, BSc (Semester 2) (solely lecture)
2013-2018 LSGI3321, LSGI3321A, Remote Sensing, Year 2, Higher Diploma and BSc (Semester 1) (co-lecture)
2015-2016 LSGI4221A, Geostatistics and Exploratory Data Analysis, Year 4, BSc (Semester 1) (solely lecture)
2013-2017 LSGI3321, LSGI3321A, Remote Sensing, Year 2, Higher Diploma and BSc (Semester 1) (co-lecture)
2014-2015 LSGI2222, Fundamental of Geographic Information Science, Year 2, Higher Diploma and BSc (Semester 1) (co-lecture)
2012-2015 LSGI4322, Geo-IT in Environmental Management, Year 3, BSc (Semester 2) (solely lecture)
2012-2015 LSGIB02, Climate Change and Society, Cluster Area Requirements subject (Semester 1, 2) (tutorial)
2013-2014 LSGI2S01, International Service-learning: Land and Resource Management for Sustainable Development in Rural Area (Semester 2) (co-lecture)
2012-2014 LSGI3302, Cadastre and Land Management, Year 2, BSc (Semester 2) (tutorial)
2013-2013 CE1000, Construction and Better Living, Year 1, BSc (Semester 1) (tutorial)
2010-2011 LSGI4322, Geo-IT in Environmental Management, Year 3, BSc (Semester 2) (co-lecture)
Postdoctoral fellows supervision
2018-date Supervision Zheng Botong New Technologies for Smart Management of Urban Trees
2016-2017 Supervision Nazeer Majid An integrated knowledge-based remote sensing technique for coastal water quality monitoring
2016-2017 Supervision Bilal Muhammad Air Quality Monitoring Using Satellite Remote Sensing
2016-date Supervision Abbas Sawaid Spatial and Chronological Extent of Pleistocene Loess in South China
Postgraduate students supervision
2017-date Supervision PhD Li Jing, Dust Storm Detection and Retrieval based on Look-Up-Table approach and Machine Learning Techniques
2017-date Supervision PhD Kwok Yin Tung Coco, An Integrated Knowledge-based Remote Sensing Technique for Coastal Water Quality Monitoring
2016-date Supervision PhD Hafeez Sidrah, Water pollution monitoring using remote sensing techniques
2015-date Supervision PhD Fung Che Heng, Remote Sensing of Anthropogenic Heat Flux for Heterogeneous Urban Areas: A Study of Hong Kong
2014-2018 Supervision PhD Zhu Rui, Development of a Spatiotemporal Data Model for the Analysis of the Dynamic Behavior of Urban Heat Islands
2014-2018 Supervision PhD Usman Muhammad, Modelling Woody Vegetation in Sudano-Sahelina Zone of Nigeria Using Remote Sensing (Previous supervisor, Prof. Janet Nichol)
2013-2017 Supervision PhD Yang Jinxin, Study of satellite and airborne remote sensing of the city-scale surface temperature distribution in Hong Kong
2013-2017 Supervision PhD Zhang Zhaoyang, Study of wind penetration into Hong Kong urban periphery
2013-2018 Supervision PhD Peng Fun, Study of historical GIS data and change in morphological parameters in the past 50 years in Hong Kong
2013-date Supervision PhD Choi Sin Yau, Nanette The evaluation of Pearl River Delta regional influence on climate change in Hong Kong
2013-2017 Supervision PhD Abbas Sawaid, Remote Sensing of Forest Succession in Hong Kong's Country Parks (Previous supervisor, Prof. Janet Nichol)
2016-2017 Supervision MPhil Chan Wai Ki, Detection and retrieval of Asian dust storms from geostationary satellite images: an integrated knowledge-based technique
2018-date Supervision MSc Tang Yee Man, Indoor Air Quality of Subdivided Flats in Sham Shui Po over Hong Kong Using Remote Sensing and GIS
2018-date Supervision MSc Wong Hiu Chu Catherine, The Analysis of Urban Heat Island (UHI) with BIM and GIS - A Case Study of Hong Kong
2018-date Supervision MSc Ng Ming Cheung, Comparison of Different Methods for the Detection and Delineation of Single Trees for Tree Inventory Data with Different Tree Species/Urban Conditions with the Use of WorldView-2 Satellite Images in Kowloon
2018-date Supervision MSc Lo Wing Tak, Identification of Features in Adverse Possession of Agricultural Lots with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
2018-date Supervision MSc Li Hon, A comparative Study of Some Supervised Machine Learning Algorithms fo Land Cover Images Classification in Hong Kong
2018-date Supervision MSc Lau Chi Wun, Mobile Mapping System (MMS): Accuracy Analysis of Indoor LiDAR in Z Core, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2018-date Supervision MSc Kwok Kin Yan Olivia, Investigation on the Distribution of the Illegal Rooftop Structures among the New Territories Exempted Houses
2018-date Supervision MSc Wang Meilian, Identify Vegetation Health Status with Deep Learning
2018-date Supervision MSc Kwok Andrew Chun-wan, Ontology-Based Classification of Building Types in Hong Kong Using LIDAR and Multispectral Imagery
2017-date Supervision MSc Cheng Hoi Ki, Interacting Indoor Positioning by Using iBeacon and QR Codes
2017-2018 Supervision MSc Wang Ke, A Study of Spatial Interaction in Urban Residence and Workplace in Hong Kong By Urbansim Application
2016-2018 Supervision MSc Ma Qianyun, A Study of Urban Heat Island Effects on Buildings Layout with Greenroofs for Kai Tak Development by Envi-Met 3D Model Technology
2016-date Supervision MSc HO Jessica Evelyn, Mapping an Invasive Plant Species, Mikania Micrantha, in Hong Kong Using Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
2016-2017 Supervision MSc Hui Chung Fai, Davis, Comparisons on Modelling Methods of Chlorophyll-a Concentration Monitoring in Hong Kong Using Landsat Satellite Images
2016-2017 Supervision MSc Wong Wing-yin, Winnie, Application of remote sensing in green land management for the sustainable development of HK
2016-2017 Supervision MSc Wen Ya, Study on the changes of urban buildings in the 50 years of Hong Kong Kowloon Peninsula
2016-2017 Supervision MSc Wong Ying Hung, 3D Indoor and Outdoor Mapping by Using Terrestrial Photographs and Aerial Photographs
2016-2017 Supervision MSc Li Jing, Retrieval of Asian dust storm from MTSAT with SBDART model
2016-2017 Supervision MSc Ding Ning, Dust storm detection in integrated Neural Network model using geostationary satellite images (AHI)
2016-2017 Supervision MSc Guo Qixia, Analysis of Spatial-Temporal Dynamics of Urban Heat Island in Seoul City, Korean Using Landsat Remote Sensing Imagery
2016-2017 Supervision MSc Wang Tingneng, Error Correction for Integrated micro-Environmental Monitoring System
2016-2017 Supervision MSc Lu Keru, Application of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) of Location Based Service in Teaching and Learning
2015-2017 Supervision MSc Fenton Wong, Urban Heat Island analysis of the effect of urban development by using LANDSAT data "Ò A Case Study in Eastern Kowloon in Hong Kong from 1980s onwards
2015 Supervision MSc Chen Yong, Urbanization simulation by CA model
2015-2016 Supervision MSc Sin Wai Pun, Using GIS for Decision Making of Country Park Re-Development
2015-2016 Supervision MSc Liu Yugi, Spatial and Temporal Distribution of AOD and Subtype AOD in Central and Eastern China Based on CALIPSO Data
2015-2016 Supervision MSc Ho Kit, Application of Building Environmental Assessment Method (Beam Plus) Criteria Assessing Tool
2015-2016 Supervision MSc Lian Hong, Study on the Air Pollution and Aerosol by Ground-based Lidar in Wuxi: three case studies
2015-2016 Supervision MSc Zhang Lin, The Numerical Study of Black Carbon Direct Radiative Forcing and Its Effects in Xuzhou Area
2014-2015 Supervision MSc Hu Jinyuan, Development of high resolution satellite image classification method in land use and land cover mapping
2014-2015 Supervision MSc Ouyang Shanlan, Analysis of Wind Environment and Thermal Environment Using CFD Technology, a study in Harbor city and Mongkok district
2014-2015 Supervision MSc Zhi Xiaoyuan, Influence of the anthropogenic heat flux to the urban heat islands intensity
2014-2015 Supervision MSc Wang Hui, Research of Aerosol Optical Thickness Retrieval through Refining Aerosol Type by OPAC
2014-2015 Supervision MSc Wong Kwok Kee, Analysis of Urban Heat Island (UHI) Using Building Information Modelling (BIM), a Case Study in Hong Kong
2014-2015 Supervision MSc Lo Chung Ho, The Application of LiDAR to Estimate the Solar Photovoltaic Potential on building rooftops in Tsim Sha Tsui
2014-2015 Supervision MSc Tsui Tsun Kit, Land use and Land cover mapping of Pearl River Delta region using satellite images
2014-2015 Supervision MSc Ng Yung Bun, Identification of potential illegal dumping sites using airborne LiDAR technology
2014-date Supervision MSc Wu Yin Wing, Tree Inventory Using Airborne LiDAR in Shing Mun Country Park
2013-2014 Supervision MSc Yip Tsan Pong, Willy Development of Prototype of Multiple Purpose Environment Monitoring System
2013-2014 Supervision MSc Wong Chun Shuen, Land cover classification using multiple classifier system
2013-2014 Supervision MSc Ng Shuk Kwan, Investigation of relationships between ENSO effects and observations of atmospheric water vapor by GPS, radiosonde, MODIS and AERONET in Hong Kong
2012-2014 Supervision MSc Gao Yunfang, Development of GIS-based Urban Road Traffic Noise Model in Hong Kong
2012-2014 Supervision MSc Mok Yee Man, Studying the phenomenon of unauthorized building works in Tsim Sha Tsui and Yuen Long in HKSAR
2012-2014 Supervision MSc Song Siyang, Research of aerosol optical thickness retrieval using HJ-1 CCD data in the Pearl River Delta region
2012-2014 Supervision MSc Tang Zhaoqian, Cloud detection and MCS motion tracking using MTSAT satellite images
2012-2014 Supervision MSc Zeng Ying, Spatial-temporal analysis of building surface temperatures in Hung Hom
Undergraduate student supervision
2017-2018 Supervision BSc Cheng Tsz Ching, Evaluate the Performance of the Integration of Terrestrial Laser Scanning and Close Range Photogrammetry through a Case Study
2017-2018 Supervision BSc Ma Wai Shan, Identification of Rock Outcrops Using Remote Sensing Techniques
2017-2018 Supervision BSc Man Ho Yin Wilson, Study on the relationship between subjective environmental vulnerability and socioeconomic status from 2008 to 2018 using satellite image: A case study in Hong Kong
2017-2018 Supervision BSc Sze Yau Cheung, Road Inventory Extraction from Pointcloud
2017-2018 Supervision BSc Chow Chun Ting, Tree Health Mapping in Hong Kong Kowloon Park based on Multispectral Aerial Photo
2017-2018 Supervision BSc Wong Wan Chun, Developing Machine Learning Model for Aerosol Optical Thickness (AOT) Retrieval
2016-2017 Supervision BSc Chan Man Fan, Study on the effect of air temperature and ventilation under different building orientations and patterns using ENVI-MET: a case study in Kai Tak
2016-2017 Supervision BSc Lui Kit Ching, Detection of injured tree trunks through thermal image analysis
2016-2017 Supervision BSc Yuen Lok Him, Urban morphology modelling of Kowloon Peninsula by aerial photogrammetry
2016-2017 Supervision BSc Fung Man Yiu, Point Cloud to BIM: Methodology and Application
2016-2017 Supervision BSc Ho Uen Ling, Spatial Analysis of Dynamic Population via MTR in Hong Kong
2016-2017 Supervision BSc Tsoi Chun Him Frankie, Study the effect of El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) to the water vapor content and precipitation in Hong Kong from 2000-2016
2016-2017 Supervision BSc Wong Hei Tung, Health Detection of different types of trees trunks by using Thermal Infrared Camera
2016-2017 Supervision BSc Yeung Sze Wing, Anthropogenic Heat Modeling in GIS Approach ‘Heat Island Effect in Hong Kong Caused by Electricity Consumption of buildings’
2016-2017 Supervision BSc Lo Hui Ying, Vegetation Response in Hong Kong to Climate Change through Remote Sensing
2015-2016 Supervision BSc Chan Wai Ki, Study on the effect of urban geometry on UHI using GIS techniques
2015-2016 Supervision BSc Cheung Pui Yan Application of Watershed Transformation Algorithms on Tree counting and classification of forest structure from Lidar data
2015-2016 Supervision BSc Lam Kin Hang Analysis of Urban Heat Island effect in new development area using the simulation by ENVI-MET
2015-2016 Supervision BSc Wong Chi Wai Air temperature and ventilation change under the influence of difference building designs in Kai Tak development area using ENVI-MET
2014-2015 Supervision BSc Kong Cheuk Lam Machine Learning based Spatial Resolution Enhancement for Land Surface Temperature Estimation
2014-2015 Supervision BSc Hung Hei Wai Development of a novel and automated mangrove classification technique using SPOT satellite images
2014-2015 Supervision BSc Kwan Shuk Fan Development of Multi-temporal Spectral Database for the Land Cover Classification of Forests, Shrubland and Grassland
2014-2015 Supervision BSc Lui Hoi Shan Study the relationship between the urban heat island and the lands cover
2014-2015 Supervision BSc Pang Ka Wan Study of microclimate in Tsim Sha Tsui using the simulation by ENVI-Met
2014-2015 Supervision BSc Tse Kwan Suet Spatial inequality caused by Urban Heat Island in Hong Kong
2014-2015 Supervision BSc Wong Hang Yu An investigation of tree cooling effect to the surrounding buildings
2014-2015 Supervision BSc Ho Cheuk Yiu Aerosol Optical Thickness (AOT) Measurement in Android Smartphone and its Application in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
2014-2015 Supervision BSc Ho Cheuk Yiu Cooling Effect of Green Wall in Core Z with application of BIM
2013-2014 Supervision BSc Tsui Sui Wan Detection and identification of volcanic ash for small scale volcanic eruption using remote sensing technologies
2013-2014 Supervision BSc Chan Ka Chung, Brian Land cover mapping using WorldView-2 satellite image, LiDAR and GIS Data
2013-2014 Supervision BSc Choi Yun Lun, Patrick Water quality monitoring in Hong Kong using Landsat-8 satellite images
2013-2014 Supervision BSc Mui Hin Chung, Dennis An analysis of tree monitoring from different vegetation indices
2013-2014 Supervision BSc Hon Wa Hei Ecological mapping on Lantau Island using IKONOS images
2013-2014 Supervision BSc Wong Sau Hung, Emma Analysis of tree cooling effect presented by BIM
2012-2013 Supervision BSc Choi Sin Yau, Nanette Dust storm prediction prototype using multiple data sets in Android mobile platform
Research staff
2018-date Project Fellow ZHAO Pengxiang Jockey Club Smart City Tree Management Project
2018-date Research Assistant CHEN Shanshan Detection and Retrieval of Asian Dust Storms from Geostationary Satellite Images: An Integrated Knowledge-Based Technique
2018-date Project Associate Kimberly Anne SHEEN Augmenting Physical Learning Spaces with Location-based Services Using iBeacon Technology for Engaging Learning Experiences
2018-date Project Associate HUI Ka Wai Karena Jockey Club Smart City Tree Management Project
2017-date Project Associate MA Yuen Yee Doris Jockey Club Smart City Tree Management Project
2017-date Project Assistant HO Uen Ling Augmenting Physical Learning Spaces with Location-based Services Using iBeacon Technology for Engaging Learning Experiences
2017-date Project Associate XIONG Guanjing Augmenting Physical Learning Spaces with Location-based Services Using iBeacon Technology for Engaging Learning Experiences
2017-2018 Project Assistant, Project Associate PANG Wing Yan Jasman Augmenting Physical Learning Spaces with Location-based Services Using iBeacon Technology for Engaging Learning Experiences
2017-date Project Assistant, Project Associate KWAN Sin Hang Zoe Augmenting Physical Learning Spaces with Location-based Services Using iBeacon Technology for Engaging Learning Experiences
2017-2018 Research Fellow Dr. Ho Hung Chak, Derrick Dynamic Characterization of Smart City
2017-2018 Research Fellow Dr. Yang Jinxin Remote sensing of anthropogenic heat flux for heterogeneous urban areas: a study of Hong Kong
2017 Research Fellow Dr. Wai Ka Ming Detection and retrieval of Asian dust storms from geostationary satellite images: an integrated knowledge-based technique
2016-2018 Research Associate Mak Ka Lam, Ariel Development of a MOOC 'Introduction to Urban Geo-Informatics'
2016 Research Associate Lyu ZhiYong Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection analysis
2016-2017 Research Assistant Xiong GuanJing New Mobile Learning Scenarios Enabler - Development of Location-based Driven Application for Innovative and Technology-assisted Teaching and Learning Using iBeacon Technology
2016 Research Assistant Kwok Yin Tung, Coco New Mobile Learning Scenarios Enabler - Development of Location-based Driven Application for Innovative and Technology-assisted Teaching and Learning Using iBeacon Technology
2015-2016 Research Assistant Kwok Yin Tung, Coco A Practical Application of Integrated Micro-Environmental Monitoring System for Construction Sites
2014-2015 Research Assistant Hung Hei Wai Developing a series of eLearning/blended learning subjects in PolyU's niche area of ‘Remote Sensing’, via LEARN@PolyU (理學網) and SCORM-compliance MOOC platforms
2014-2015 Research Assistant Chan Siu Long Developing a series of eLearning/blended learning subjects in PolyU's niche area of ‘Remote Sensing’, via LEARN@PolyU (理學網) and SCORM-compliance MOOC platforms
2014-2015 Research Assistant Song Siyang A Remote Sensing Study of Solar Energy Supply in Cloud-prone Areas of Hong Kong
2014-2015 Research Assistant Tang Zhaoqian A Remote Sensing Study of Solar Energy Supply in Cloud-prone Areas of Hong Kong
2014-2015 Research Assistant Luo Nana Remote Sensing of Anthropogenic Heat Flux over a Modern City
2013-2015 Research Assistant Bai Yang Development of spatial temporal adaptive algorithm for urban environmental monitoring
2013-2015 Research Assistant Chunyan Chai, Cathy Evaluate the impact of urban heat island effects from municipal wastewater treatments, using remote sensing technologies
2013-2014 Research Assistant Yip Tsan Pong, Willy A Remote Sensing Study of Solar Energy Supply in Cloud-prone Areas of Hong Kong

Student Assistant
2018 BSc student Lee Bo Sum
2018 BSc student Li Wing Sze
2018 BSc student Cheung Lek Kin
2017 BSc student Chan Man Fan
2017 BSc student Fung Man Yiu
2017 BSc student Ho Uen Ling
2015-2016 BS student Chan Wai Ki
2015-2016 BSc student Wong Chi Wai
2015-2016 BSc student Cheung Pui Yan
2015-2016 BSc student So Wing Yan
2015-2016 BSc student Wu Sau Mei
2016 MSc student Li Jing
2016 MSc student Lian Hong
2016 MSc student Wang Tingneng
2016 MSc student Lu Keru
2015-2016 BSc student Chan Wai Ki
2015-2016 BSc student Wong Chi Wai
2015-2016 BSc student Cheung Pui Yan
2015-2016 BSc student So Wing Yan
2015-2016 BSc student Wu Sau Mei

Press Conferences and Interviews
Jun 14, 2018 Kick-off Ceremony of Jockey Club Smart City Tree Management Project, Ming Pao, Oriental Daily, Sing Pao, Lion Rock Daily, AM730, Hong Kong Economic Journal, Sky Post, Metro Daily, HK01, CRHK, On.cc and PRWeb.
Jan 27, 2018 Article of “Toxic air pollution linked to rise in mental health deaths”, The Guardian, U.K.
Jan 1, 2018 Article of “Hong Kong’s hazy days may have more deadly effect on those with mental illnesses, researchers find”, South China Morning Post
Jul 17, 2017 Article of "Hong Kong villagers using solar energy to help power their homes - and show its potential as a source of electricity for city", South China Morning Post
Feb 14, 2017 Press conference on the topic of "Estimation of Hong Kong"ªs Solar Energy Potential using GIS and Remote Sensing technologies", the interview was covered by Ming Pao Daily News, Sing Tao Daily, and Ta Kung Pao, and HK01.com
Jun 27, 2016 Press conference on the topic of "Using 3D spatial analysis technology to study plot ratio/ building height restrictions for 21 sites in the Kai Tak Development area", the interview was covered by several local media in Hong Kong.
Oct 28-31, 2015 Exhibition of the "Integrated micro-Environmental Monitoring System for Construction Sites" at the "Eco Expo Asia 2015” "International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection", Hong Kong.
Aug 9, 2015 Article of urban structure and design and its relationship with Urban Heat Island, Ming Pao newspaper
May 15, 2015 Press conference on the topic of "Tree Health Assessment using Remote Sensing technique", the interview was covered by several local media in Hong Kong including Ming Pao, Hong Kong Economic Times, Wen Wei Po, Sky Post, and The Sun.
Apr, 2015 excel@PolyU, Mitigating urban heat islands for better living environment
Feb, 2015 Interviewed and reported by the Institute for Entrepreneurship (IfE), the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on the topic of "Mitigating Urban Heat Islands for better environment"
Jun 27 to Dec 31, 2014 Exhibition at the Hong Kong Science Museum in "Remote Sensing for monitoring the Urban Heat Island effect in Hong Kong"
Apr 25, 2010 Article of dust storm in Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Economic Times
Apr 25, 2010 Article of dust storm in Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Economic Times
Apr 24, 2010 Article of dust storm in Hong Kong, Apple Daily and The Hong Kong Economic Times
Jan, 2010 Article of Selected Postdoctoral Fellows in "Excellence in Research Faculty of Construction and Land Use", Faculty of Construction and Land Use, January 2009, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Sep, 2009 Article of Fulbright Hong Kong Dissertation Research Program, Research Office Newsletter, Issue 4, September 2009, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
May 01, 2009 Article of dust storm in Hong Kong, Apple Daily
Mar 10, 2006 Radio interview by RTHK on the award of Hong Kong Fulbright scholarship
Mar 10, 2006 Press conference on the first award of Hong Kong Fulbright scholarship, and published in nine print media
Mar 23, 2006 Press conference on the PolyU-NASA agreement to monitor air pollution in the Pearl River Delta region, and published in fifteen print media including Reuters, as well as 2 electronic media, Cable TV and RTHK