CLIMATE, WEATHER AND WATER FORUM 2024

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9:00am - 6:00pm
Padma and Hari Harilela Lecture Theater (LT-C), HKUST

About The Forum

The mission of the Climate, Weather and Water Forum (CWWF) is to facilitate an annual dialog among scientists, engineers, students, public and private enterprises and government entities on pressing issues related to climate change, weather extremes, water availability, and sustainability. We aim to:

  • To address the changing Climate
  • To prepare for extreme Weather
  • To preserve depleting Water
  • To build a sustainable Future
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Deliang Chen
University of Gothenburg

Topic: The imbalance of the Asian water tower

Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Yi Zheng
Southern Univeristy of Science and Technology

Topic: Water and Sustainability: New Insights from Big Data and AI

Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Ximing Cai
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

Topic: Improving Reservoir Operations for Human and Nature’s Wellbeing through Data-Driven, Interdisciplinary Studies

Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Hao Wang
China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Huan-Feng Duan
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Guanghui Lin
Tsinghua University
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Yong Luo
Tsinghua University

Topic: Research and Application of Meteorology for Renewable Energy under Carbon Neutrality Goals

Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Stuart Haszeldine
University of Edinburgh

Topic: Carbon capture and carbon removal at large industrial projects and rural farm and industry projects in Scotland and the UK

Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Hao Wang
China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Songye Zhu
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Bin Wang
University of Hawaii

Topic: Why so many double and triple La Niña events emerged recently

Speakers / Performers:
Dr. Robert F. Rogers
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Topic: Advancing Tropical Cyclone Observations, Research, and Prediction and its Relevance in a Changing Climate

Speakers / Performers:
Dr. Andrew W. Robertson
International Research Institute Climate Group

Topic: Real-time adaptation to climate variability and change using Sub-seasonal to seasonal forecasts of high impact weather

Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Yike Guo
HKUST
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Yoo-Geun Ham
Chonnam National University
Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Jingjia Luo
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology

Topic: Use of Machine Deep Learning for Climate Forecasts

Speakers / Performers:
Prof. Binhang Yuan
HKUST
Speakers / Performers:
Dr. Xiaohui Zhong
The Fuxi team
Speakers / Performers:
Mr. Xiaozhe Ren
The Pangu team
Speakers / Performers:
Dr. Lei Bai
The Fengwu team
Language
English
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Faculty and staff
General public
PG students
Organizer
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
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Contact

Telephone: +852 2358 7177

Email: cemlu@ust.hk

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