Congratulations to 15 CHEM scholars have been recognized as Highly Cited Researchers 2025 by Clarivate, highlighting the exceptional quality of their research and the sustained impact it has on the academic community.

Among these distinguished scholars, three have been acknowledged across multiple academic fields:
• Professor David LOU (Chemistry, Environment and Ecology, Materials Science)
• Professor Hua ZHANG (Chemistry, Materials Science)
• Professor Qichun ZHANG (Chemistry, Materials Science)

Notably, Professor LOU received recognition in three academic fields, an achievement shared by only 31 scholars worldwide.
The Clarivate list celebrates scientists and social scientists who have significantly influenced their disciplines by publishing numerous highly cited papers, ranked in the top 1% by citations. This year, 6,868 scholars from 60 countries and regions have been named Highly Cited Researchers 2025, with Hong Kong ranking eighth globally.

Congratulations to all the recipients on this remarkable achievement.

Subject / Category by Clarivate	Researcher	Title
Chemistry Environment and Ecology Materials Science	Professor David LOU	Chair Professor
Chemistry Materials Science	Professor Hua ZHANG	Herman Hu Chair Professor
	Professor Qichun ZHANG	Professor
Chemistry	Professor Bin LIU	Professor, Affiliate
	Professor Deyan LUAN	Visiting Assistant Professor
Cross-Field	Professor Xin WANG	Chair Professor
	Professor Zonglong ZHU	Chair Professor
	Professor Wenjun ZHANG	Chair Professor
	Professor Bolong HUANG	Professor
	Professor Zhanxi FAN	Associate Professor
	Professor Ruquan YE	Associate Professor
	Dr Francis LIN	Postdoctoral Fellow
	Dr Mingzi SUN	Postdoctoral Fellow
Materials Science	Professor Kwan-yue Alex JEN	Chair Professor
	Professor Shujun ZHANG	Chair Professor