We are delighted to share that four distinguished academic staff members of our Department—Professor Hu Guangwei, Professor Li Shaofeng, Professor Michał Krzyżanowski, and Professor Zou Di—have been named among the World's Top 2% Scientists in the recently published 2025 Stanford/Elsevier rankings.
Professors Hu and Li have once again been honoured for their outstanding contributions to Communication and Textual Studies (Sub-field: Languages and Linguistics), while Professor Krzyżanowski is recognised not only in the same category but also in the domain of Information and Communication Technologies (Sub-field: Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing). Professor Zou has been acknowledged for her impactful work in the Social Sciences (Sub-field: Education).
This prestigious international recognition reflects the exceptional calibre of research undertaken by our academic staff. Their work continues to advance scholarly understanding and practical applications across linguistics, communication theory, artificial intelligence, and educational studies—making significant contributions to both academia and society at large.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Professors Hu, Li, Krzyżanowski, and Zou on this remarkable achievement. Their dedication and intellectual leadership are a source of pride for the Department and an inspiration to the wider academic community.
Further reading - About the Stanford/Elsevier List:
The World's Top 2% Most-cited Scientists lists, compiled by Stanford University, acknowledge both lifetime achievements and recent research contributions. Over 100,000 leading scientists globally are categorised into 22 subject fields and 174 sub-fields. The lists utilise various indicators, including citations, scientific research output, and a composite measure of citation impact, covering data up to the end of 2024.
