Prof. Daniel Shek has been named a 2025 Highly Ranked Scholar (Lifetime) by ScholarGPS, placing him among the top 0.05% of scholars worldwide. This honour recognises his prolific publication record, high-impact research, and outstanding contributions across multiple fields, including all fields of scholarly endeavours, social sciences, social work, well-being, secondary school, Chinese kinship, adolescence, longitudinal study, and adolescent medicine. 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.