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From August 2 to 7, 2026, Prof. Gan’s research team participated in the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS2026), held at the Fukuoka International Congress Centre in Fukuoka, Japan. During this prestigious international event, the team presented its innovative regional earth system digital twin, WavyOcean 3.0, to stakeholders and visitors in the Exhibition Hall. Read more

The Earth-HK Annual Workshop 2026 was successfully held on July 5-6, 2026 at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). Read more

On 2 June 2026, Prof. Jianping Gan’s research team joined HKUST Unicorn Day 2026 at the Shaw Auditorium, showcasing WavyOcean v3.0, a Gold Medal winner at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. The upgraded platform enhances real-time 3D rendering and immersive visualization for ocean and Earth systems. The team also participated in the “Future Unicorns: Deeptech Investment Pitch” session, highlighting its potential applications in the blue economy and environmental governance. Their participation reflects a strong commitment to advancing marine science and translating research into impactful innovation. Read more

Rapid urban development and anthropogenic heat emissions are making summers both hotter and wetter across China’s Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), according to a new study led by researchers from the Center for Ocean Research in Hong Kong and Macau(CORE), together with a team led by Professor Jianping Gan at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology(HKUST). Read more

On March 11–15, 2026, Professor Jianping GAN, Director of the Center for Ocean Research in Hong Kong and Macau (CORE), led his team to participate for the first time in the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, where they successfully won a gold medal. During the event, they showcased their latest scientific achievement: the "Science and AI-Empowered Digital Twin Visualization of Ocean System." Read more

On January 26, 2026, we have hosted the "Academic Exchange for Earth System Study", took place at the Guangzhou HKUST Fok Ying Tung Research Institute (FYTRI). This event successfully brought together project members and students to present their fieldwork summaries and research progress, fostering an environment of scientific exchange and collaboration. Read more

Accurate prediction of tropical cyclone tracks has long been a key priority in both scientific research and operational forecasting. Track errors directly affect assessments of wind hazards and rainfall distribution, thereby substantially undermining the effectiveness of early warnings and disaster preparedness. A recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters by researchers from the Center for Ocean Research in Hong Kong and Macau, together with a team led by Professor Jianping Gan at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, reports a striking finding. Even under uniform and steady steering flows, tropical cyclones can exhibit pronounced systematic track deviations. Read more