FRIDAY SEMINAR SERIES - Applying satellite remote sensing for sustainable development
Prof. SU Hui is a Global STEM Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, HKUST. She obtained a PhD degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington and B.Sc. from Peking University. She was a principal scientist and weather discipline program manager at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory before joining the HKUST. She received the American Meteorological Society Banner Miller Award in 2024, NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal in 2010 and 2022, and a number of awards at NASA JPL. She is an Editor of Geophysical Research Letter and a Fellow of American Meteorological Society.
Satellites offer a unique vantage point to observe the Earth, providing essential insights into global environmental change. These observations have led to breakthroughs in our understanding of climate change and have informed better decision-making for environmental management. HKUST is at the forefront of developing a multi-modal satellite program that supports environmental monitoring, disaster warning and response, smart cities, and sustainable development. This talk will discuss the already-launched HKUST-FYBB#1 satellite, the upcoming HKUST carbon satellite mission, and on-going research projects that utilize satellite remote sensing data to generate socioeconomic impacts. The HKUST multi-modal satellite program aims to leverage the latest satellite technology to provide high-quality data and insights that can inform effective environmental policies and actions, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future for all.