We are delighted to announce that Prof. Qihao WENG, Director of the Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG) and Chair Professor of Geomatics and Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Land Surveying and Geospatial Science (LSGS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has ranked 7th globally in the Geological and Geomatics Engineering sub-field on Stanford University’s 2026 "World's Top 2% Scientists" list.
Recognized among the global top ten for his exceptional research metrics, Prof. WENG excels in both career-long and single-year citation impacts, continuing to push the boundaries of geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI) and urban environmental monitoring.
Compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier, the database evaluates millions of researchers worldwide using standardized bibliometric indicators, including citation counts and h-index metrics across 20 subject fields and 174 sub-fields.
LSGS extends its heartiest congratulations to Prof. WENG for this well-deserved global recognition and his ongoing dedication to driving innovation in geospatial science.
Online coverage:
• Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/4s6rXYD; https://polyu.me/4i1Ig4l
• Dot Dot News - https://polyu.me/4rZI9La
• GDTV - https://polyu.me/4B5lql4
