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Physics Scholars Recognised in Research.com’s Best Scientists Rankings by Discipline

Three distinguished scholars from the Department of Physics at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have been recognised as the best scientists in their respective fields by Research.com, according to the recently published rankings.

The third edition of Research.com ranking of leading scientists in the world is based on metrics acquired from a wide range of bibliometric sources including OpenAlex and CrossRef. Position in the ranking is based on a scientist's total H-index. Research.com’s ranking of best scientists in the world features leading researchers from all major research areas. It was based on a thorough analysis of 166,880 scientists.

The HKBU research community is elated by this remarkable achievement, which highlights their significant contributions to the scientific field. 

List of Physics scholars named the best scientists in the world 2024 by Research.com

HKBU Scholar

World Ranking

National Ranking 

Discipline H-index

Best Chemistry Scientists

Professor SO Shu Kong

10760

1513 (mainland China)

53

Best Engineering and Technology Scientists

Professor Changsong ZHOU

2210

299 (mainland China)

52

Professor Furong ZHU

3821

601 (mainland China)

44

Best Materials Science Scientists

Professor SO Shu Kong

7303

1863 (mainland China)

53

Professor Furong ZHU

9392

2389 (mainland China)

45