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26 RISE Scholars Ranked World’s Top 2% Scientists Released by Stanford University

Stanford University has released an update for science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators. 3 RISE scholars are within top 50, totally 26 RISE scholars recognized as top 2% of scientists in the world. It is prepared by a team of experts led by Professor John loannidis of Stanford University. The publicly available database provides standardized information on citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions and a composite indicator. The list can be downloaded from here. Congratulations to our top scientists! RISE Top 2% Scientists in the Global List  Name (by alphabetical order of surname) Subject Field (Rank within field) Dr Liang AN  Energy Prof. Jiannong CAO  Networking & Telecommunications Dr Yang CHAI  Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Guohua CHEN  Chemical Engineering (13) Prof. Jianhua HAO  Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Dr Bolong HUANG  Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Haitao HUANG  Materials Prof. Shu Ping LAU Daniel  Applied Physics Prof. Gang LI  Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Lin LU  Energy Dr Kwok Wai MUI Horace  Building & Construction Prof. Meng NI  Energy Prof. Jianlei NIU  Building & Construction Prof. Xiao Ming TAO  Materials Dr Peng WANG  Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Shengwei WANG  Building & Construction (20) Prof. Yuhong WANG  Building & Construction Dr Ling-tim WONG  Building & Construction Prof. Wai-yeung WONG Raymond  Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry (26) Prof. Fu XIAO  Building & Construction Prof. Zhao XU  Energy Prof. Feng YAN  Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. Hongxing YANG  Energy Dr Haimin YAO  Mechanical Engineering & Transports Dr Guangping ZHENG  Materials Prof. Songye ZHU  Civil Engineering

RISE member recognised as 2022 Optica Fellow

Professor Gang LI, our RISE member is recognised as one of 2022 Optica Fellow, referring to the Press Release announcing the 2022 Class of Fellows from Optica. Optica is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, business professionals, students and other interested in the science of light. Optica Fellows are members who have served with distinction in the advancement of optics and photonics, and they are selected based on several aspects, i.e. distinguished contributions to education, research, engineering, business and serving the community.  The Press Release can be found here. Congratulations to Professor Li!  

Two RISE members recognised amongst the world′s most highly cited researchers in 2021

Naming Ceremony of the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute and Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy

All applicants nominated by RISE have awarded the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2021/22

RISE member shared innovations and research achievements in smart energy efficient buildings

RISE associate director, Prof. Linda Fu XIAO delivered a seminar at “EMSTF 25th Anniversary - Technology Seminar: The Smart City of Hong Kong” organized by The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) on 23 April 2021. The seminar entitled "Smart Energy Efficient Buildings Empowered by Big Data and AI" which shared innovations and research achievements in relation to smart energy efficient buildings.  

16 RISE Scholars Ranked World’s Top 2% Scientists Released by Stanford University

16 RISE members have been listed among the top 2% scientists in a global list released by the prestigious Stanford University. The ranking identifies the top scholars in their own areas of specialty and whose publications are most frequently cited by other authors around the globe. The report was prepared by a team of experts led by Prof. John Ioannidis of Stanford University. According to the team, the publicly available database provides standardized information on citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions and a composite indicator. The report can be downloaded from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345921476_World's_Top_2_Scientists_by_Stanford_University-_Dr_John_Ioannidis_and_team. Congratulations to our colleagues on the high ranking in the World in Stanford Study! This recognition demonstrates RISE’s influence in multi disciplines and signifies our dedication in conducting world-class research in energy. RISE's Top 2% Scientists in the Global List  Name (by alphabetical order of surname) Subject Field (Rank within field) Dr. AN Liang Energy Prof. CAO Jiannong Networking & Telecommunications Prof. CHEN Guohua Chemical Engineering (15) Prof. HAO Jianhua Applied Physics Dr. HUANG Haitao Materials Prof. LAU Shu Ping Applied Physics Prof. LU Lin Energy Dr. MUI Kwok Wai, Horace Building & Construction Prof. NI Meng Energy  Prof. TAO Xiaoming Materials Dr. WANG Peng Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. WANG Shengwei Building & Construction (22) Dr. WONG Ling Tim Building & Construction Prof. WONG Wai Yeung Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry (25) Prof. YAN Feng Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Prof. YANG Hongxing Energy