25 MAR 2026 (WED) 16:00-16:15

HKU GEOGRAPHY: Monthly Research Talks

Satellite remote sensing in support of food security

Date: 25 MAR 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 16:00-16:15 (HKT)

Via Zoom: https://hku.zoom.us/j/98300713382?pwd=dGdqelhpWUwyOENmTUJyalVKemtHQT09

(No registration required)

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Abstract:

Feeding a growing population under climate and market uncertainty requires timely, reliable information on crops. This talk will show how satellite remote sensing supports crop monitoring, yield estimation, agricultural insurance, and commodity trading. I will also present recent results from my research group.

Professor Shunlin Liang

Department Head and Chair Professor, Department of Geography, HKU

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