Clarivate recently announced the 2025 Global Highly Cited Researchers list, with five scholars from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) honored. Academician Shixue Dou was recognized in both Chemistry and Materials Science, Academician Huakun Liu in Materials Science, and Academician Min Gu, Professor Wenxiang Li, and Professor Yuejiu Zheng were selected in the Cross-Field category.
The Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list identifies the world’s most influential researchers in natural and social sciences. Honorees have authored multiple Highly Cited Papers, which rank in the top 1% by citations for their field and publication year in the Web of Science over the past decade. This achievement underscores their exceptional academic contributions and global recognition.
The title of Highly Cited Researcher has become a key indicator of scholarly impact and institutional research strength.
Professor Wenxiang Li's inclusion in the Cross-Field category highlights the Business School's success in interdisciplinary research and innovation. It reflects international acknowledgment of the school’s cutting-edge contributions to emerging fields. Moving forward, the School aims to strengthen its innovation-driven ecosystem, foster high-quality research, and amplify the global influence of its faculty.
Translated by Wei Xin
Reviewed by Liu Weiwei
