The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) is proud to announce that 10 of our esteemed colleagues have been named among the World's Top 2% Scientists in the 2026 ranking compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier. This recognition reflects the Department's sustained research excellence and growing international influence in education and beyond.
The annual list, based on Scopus citation data, evaluates academic impact through citation counts, co-authorship adjustments, and author ranking, emphasising substantive scholarly influence.
The following C&I scholars have been recognised in the 2026 list (in alphabetical order of surname):
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Scholar |
Subject Field |
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Dr Cheung Ka-ching |
Education |
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Dr Yvonne Huang Xianhan |
Education |
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Professor Kerry John Kennedy |
Education |
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Professor John Lee Chi-Kin # |
Education |
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Professor Lim Cher-ping # |
Education |
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Professor Looi Chee-kit # |
Education |
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Dr Wan Zhihong |
Education |
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Professor Yan Zi # |
Education |
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Dr Zhan Ying # |
Education |
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Dr Kevin Yung Wai-ho |
Languages & Linguistics |


This year, EdUHK set a new institutional record. The achievement comes at a meaningful moment as the university celebrates the 10th anniversary of its retitling. Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, President of EdUHK, noted that the recognition reflects the university's decade-long commitment to talent development and research excellence.
The C&I scholars named in this year's list span a range of research areas within education, from curriculum studies and teacher education to educational technology, language education and assessment. Their inclusion underscores the Department's role as a leading centre for educational research in the region and beyond.
Please join us in congratulating our colleagues on this remarkable achievement. We look forward to their continued contributions to educational scholarship and practice.
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