Prof. Daniel T.L. Shek, Associate Vice President (Undergraduate Programme) and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies has been named a 2026 Highly Ranked Scholar (Lifetime) by ScholarGPS in recognition of his exceptional productivity, noteworthy impact and quality of scholarly work. He was ranked top 0.05% out of 30 million scholars worldwide in different fields: all fields of scholarly endeavours, social sciences, social work, Chinese kinship, adolescence, longitudinal study, and mainland China, well-being and COVD-19. Notably, Prof. Shek’s work in social work and Chinese kinship was ranked No. 1 globally in this year’s evaluation. His achievements underscore his significant influence and leadership in academia, as well as his dedication to advancing knowledge and making a lasting impact on society.