HSUHK scholars recognised among World’s Top 2% Scientists

3 October 2025 

Eight distinguished scholars from HSUHK have been recognised among the latest Stanford University’s “World’s Top 2% Scientists” for the exceptional impact of their research across various fields. They are (in alphabetical order of surnames):

  • Professor Gavin Chau, Associate Director (Academic and China Liaison) of the Institute of Knowledge Exchange

  • Professor Francis Chin, Adjunct Professor of the Department of Computer Science

  • Dr Kwong Ying-ho, Assistant Professor of the Department of Social Science

  • Dr Marco Lau, Adjunct Professor of the Department of Economics and Finance

  • Professor Tristan McCowan, Visiting Professor of the School of Transdisciplinary Studies

  • Professor Joshua Mok, Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research)

  • Professor Sam Park, Dean of the School of Business

  • Professor Wong Wing-keung, Adjunct Professor of the Department of Economics and Finance

Compiled by Stanford University researchers, the list adopts a composite indicator based on standardised citation metrics, including total citations, the h-index (measuring scientific research output) and co-authorship, to rank leading scientists across diverse fields.