The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is delighted to announce a striking 24% year-on-year surge in our cadre of World's Top Scholars, cementing our position as a dynamic player for global research excellence with genuine international resonance.
For the 2026 cycle, our lineup of internationally acclaimed experts has expanded to 31, up from 25 in the prior year. This prestigious recognition is based on rigorous, multi-faceted assessment drawing from the world's foremost academic benchmarks. The "Top Scholars" designation is conferred on those who have achieved placement in leading international rankings, including:
- Standford's Top 2% Scientists
- Clarivate's Top 1% Highly Cited Researchers
- ScholarGPS Top 2% (Overall & Specialties)
- Recipients of equivalent esteemed international academic awards
This robust expansion reflects HSUHK's prowess in recruiting premier talent while cultivating a supportive ecosystem that propels groundbreaking research. Our scholars' work reverberates across worldwide academic and industry landscapes, pushing boundaries of knowledge and yielding tangible societal advancements.
Professor Joshua Mok, Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research), remarked: "This milestone underscores the unwavering commitment of our scholars and HSUHK's strategic emphasis on research innovation, impact, and excellence. We take immense pride in building a collaborative environment where transformative ideas flourish and make enduring global contributions. Our resolve remains firm: to propel this trajectory forward with investments in state-of-art facilities, cross-disciplinary initiatives, and global partnership."