Highly Cited Researchers in 2023 by Clarivate Analytics

We are proud to announce that four esteemed researchers from the Department of Geography have been recognized as Highly Cited Researchers in 2023 by Clarivate Analytics. This prestigious recognition is awarded to scholars who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research.

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) ranks 13th globally among all institutions this year, with a total of 50 academics named on the list of "Highly Cited Researchers 2023." Our Department of Geography has made a remarkable contribution to this achievement, with four researchers being listed in the top 1% of scholars.

Please join us in congratulating the following Highly Cited Researchers from our department, listed in alphabetical order of surname:

• Professor Peng GONG

• Professor Shunlin LIANG

• Professor Yuyu ZHOU

This recognition is a testament to their exceptional research performance, as they have authored multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for their field(s) and publication year in the Web of Science over the past decade.