The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has announced that twelve of its scholars have been included in Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list. This recognition highlights HKUST’s commitment to research excellence and its significant contributions to various fields impacting socioeconomic development and technological innovation.
The Highly Cited Researchers list identifies the world’s leading scholars based on their research output. This year, a total of 6,868 researchers from 60 countries and regions earned this distinction, reflecting their exceptional performance in producing highly cited papers. These papers rank in the top 1% by citations for their respective fields and publication years in the Web of Science over the past eleven years.
HKUST Scholars Recognized
The HKUST scholars who made the Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list are:
– Dr. William M W Mong, Lo Ka Chung Charitable Foundation Professor of Science, Head and Chair Professor, Division of Life Science
– Prof. Khaled BEN LETAIEF, New Bright Professor of Engineering, Chair Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
– Head and Chair Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
– Associate Professor, Division of Integrative Systems and Design
– Associate Professor, Thrust of Sustainable Energy and Environment, HKUST-GZ
These esteemed individuals represent a diverse range of disciplines, showcasing the university’s broad research capabilities and its impact on both local and global scales.
The recognition of these scholars not only emphasizes their individual achievements but also reflects HKUST’s strategic focus on fostering an environment conducive to groundbreaking research. The university continues to invest in innovative research initiatives and collaborations that aim to address pressing challenges in society.
This accomplishment reinforces HKUST’s position as a leader in higher education and research, further contributing to the institution’s mission of advancing knowledge and innovation. The university’s dedication to academic excellence is evident in the quality of its faculty and the significant impact they have on their fields.
