With tremendous efforts of Elsevier, the publishing house SciTech Strategies, the scientific research organization, and Stanford University released the world’s top 2% of the most-cited scientists ranking. The scholars have influenced various disciplines from 1996 to 2019, which provide substantial supports to future research. There are 9 AP professors on the list.
The vision of AP is to be a world-class Physics Department that nurture high-caliber science talents, and perform impactful fundamental and applied research. This global recognition gave us a huge encourage. AP will continuously pursue world-leading research and innovations that bears impact on the scientific community and regional industries.
Congratulations to the following members. Your remarkable efforts have brought great pride to the Department.
The World's Top 2% Scientists in PolyU AP
| Name | Science-metrix Category |
| Prof. Daniel S. P. LAU | Applied Physics |
| Prof. Jianhua HAO | Applied Physics |
| Prof. Haitao HUANG | Materials |
| Prof. Feng YAN | Nanoscience & Nanotech |
| Prof. Siu Fung YU | Applied Physics |
| Dr Yuen Hong TSANG | Optoelectronics & Photonics |
| Prof. Helen Lai Wa CHAN-WONG* | Applied Physics |
| Prof. Chung Loong CHOY* | Applied Physics |
| Dr Fai Tsun CHENG* | Materials |
*retired AP members
