Four Life Sciences Scholars Ranked Among the World’s Top 2% Most-cited Scientists 2026 by Stanford University

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of four faculty members who have been recognised among the latest list of the World’s Top 2% Most-cited Scientists 2026 by Stanford University, a globally respected benchmark of research impact and scholarly influence.

Among the scholars from the Department recognised in this year's ranking are:

Prof. Xing Bengang

Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Recognised in both the Career-long Impact and Single Recent Year Impact categories.

Prof. Lee Kin Wah, Terence

Oncology & Carcinogenesis

Recognised in both the Career-long Impact and Single Recent Year Impact categories.

Prof. Yao Zhongping

Analytical Chemistry

Recognised in the Career-long Impact category.

Prof. Zhao Xin

Biomedical Engineering

Recognised in both the Career-long Impact and Single Recent Year Impact categories.

This recognition reflects the exceptional quality, impact and international visibility of research conducted within the Department. The diverse expertise represented by the four scholars, spanning nanotechnology, cancer biology, analytical chemistry and biomedical engineering, demonstrates the Department's strength in interdisciplinary research and its commitment to addressing major scientific and healthcare challenges facing society today.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our faculty members on this remarkable accomplishment.