11-20, 15:30–15:55 (Pacific/Auckland), WA220
This presentation examines the transformative impact of open geospatial data (CSDI Portal) on geospatial analysis and predictive modeling in Hong Kong. It showcases innovative projects that leverage AIoTs and GeoAI to offer actionable insights for urban planning/public health. Forecasted outputs disseminates through interactive dashboard for real-time visualization.
The emergence of open geospatial data from governmental sources regulated by Hong Kong’s open data policy (formalized in 2018) has transformed the methodology for geospatial analysis and predictive modeling. This presentation will highlight the importance of open geospatial data (CSDI Portal) and introduce how innovative projects could leverage the open data to develop near real-time predictive models and analyses using Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoTs) and Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) technology. Utilizing a variety of open-source libraries and tools for machine learning algorithms, integrating both static and dynamic datasets through API functionalities, to enhance the understanding of urban dynamics in GeoAI applications.
The showcased innovative projects will illustrate how AIoTs and GeoAI techniques can provide actionable insights for urban planning and public health initiatives. Furthermore, the outputs of these projects will be shared publicly through a map-based dashboard, allowing users and the general public to interact with and visualize the output in real time. Participants will gain insights into the methodologies employed, the challenges faced, and the implications of the findings for smart city development. This presentation hopes to demonstrate the efficacy of open geospatial data and open-source technologies in fostering collaboration and innovation in geospatial research, ultimately contributing to more resilient and adaptive urban environments.
Prof. Paulina Wong is currently an Associate Professor (Presidential Early Career Scholar) and Head of the Science Unit at Lingnan University and Associate Director of the LEO Dr David P. Chan Institute of Data Science. She specializes in urban climate, air and noise pollution, GIS, and environmental health. In recent years, her research has been extended to GeoAI analytics, urban sensing, mobile geospatial technologies, sustainability education and ESG. She is the elected Young Member of Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences and is a certified GIS Professional. She has been a Fulbright and Lee Hysan scholar. She also serves on a number of professional associations such as the Council member and Vice-chairman of the Spatial Data Infrastructure Committee of Smart City Consortium, President of HKGISA, Honorary Secretary of HKABAEIMA and Hong Kong China Chapter of buildingSMART International, Advisor (Research) for International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD) to foster GIS, Open BIM, ESG and Smart City development. She is also the editorial board member and review editor of several quality international journals.