Elsevier officially released the 2024 Highly Cited Chinese Researchers List on March 25. Three professors from Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) were included in this prestigious ranking: Prof. Hu Junqing, Prof. Tang Dingyuan, and Prof. Wang Dongning. Notably, Prof. Hu has been selected for the list for 11 consecutive years. The inclusion of these three distinguished scholars highlights SZTU’s growing influence in scientific research and innovation at both national and international levels.

The Highly Cited Chinese Researchers List, compiled by Elsevier, is based on data from Scopus, a globally recognized citation and index database. The list employs methodologies developed by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy to analyze the research performance of Chinese scholars. Since its inaugural release in 2015, the list has gained significant attention from both domestic and international media and researchers. The 2024 edition features 6,388 scholars from 547 universities, enterprises, and research institutions, covering 10 academic disciplines and 83 first-level disciplines as defined by the Ministry of Education of China (MOE). 

Prof. Hu Junqing [Photo provided to SZTU Library]

Hu Junqing, Dean and Chair Professor, College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering, SZTU

Prof. Hu’s research focuses on the synthesis and biomedical applications of high-performance near-infrared laser-responsive nano-photothermal materials, as well as the properties and device construction of semiconductor nanomaterials. He has published over 330 research papers in top-tier international journals, with more than 250 as the first or corresponding author. He holds over 70 patents, including 16 Japanese patents, and has received multiple scientific awards, including a First Prize and a Third Prize in the Shanghai Science and Technology Awards.

Prof. Tang Dingyuan [Photo provided to SZTU Library]

Tang Dingyuan, Chair Professor, Future Technology School, SZTU

Prof. Tang’s research interests include laser physics and technology, nonlinear optics, ultrafast optics, and transparent laser ceramics. He has published over 500 papers in internationally renowned journals, with more than 37,000 citations and an H-index of 81. He has chaired or co-chaired over 20 major international academic conferences and delivered more than 60 invited talks. Additionally, he holds patents in various countries including the United States, Singapore, Israel, and China.

Prof. Wang Dongning [Photo provided to SZTU Library]

Wang Dongning, Distinguished Professor, College of Urban Transportation and Logistics, SZTU

Prof. Wang has received six research grants from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, one joint grant from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao, and two general grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He has published over 290 SCI-indexed papers in his research fields, which include femtosecond laser micromachining, fiber-optic sensing, and fiber lasers.

Drafted by Difien (詹进源) / Class of 2027, College of New Materials and New Energies

Revised by Daisy（姚琦）/ International Cooperation & Student Affairs Department

Edited by Brian（郑斌）/ International Cooperation & Student Affairs Department