On March 25th, Elsevier unveiled the 2024 edition of its “Highly Cited Chinese Researchers” list, which includes 6,388 scholars from 547 institutions across universities, enterprises, and research organizations in China. The selected scholars represent 83 primary disciplines under ten academic fields categorized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. CDUT excelled, with five scholars securing positions on this prestigious list: Professors Huang Runqiu, Xu Qiang, Fan Xuanmei, Li Chao, and Dr. Muhammad Farhan Bashir, a postdoctoral fellow at the Business School of CDUT. By delivering cutting-edge research driven by innovative breakthroughs, these scholars have further solidified CDUT’s prominent standing in fields such as Geological Resources and Geological Engineering, as well as Geology.
Five CDUT scholars selected for Elsevier’s 2024 “Highly Cited Chinese Researchers” list
Certificates awarded to five scholars
The “Highly Cited Chinese Researchers” list, jointly produced by the leading academic publisher Elsevier and Shanghai Ranking, utilizes data sourced from Elsevier’s renowned Scopus database. Through rigorous analytical metrics, the list highlights scholarly achievements across diverse disciplines, providing clear insights into the distribution of exceptional talent in China’s priority technological and strategic development areas.
In recent years, CDUT has steadfastly pursued its ambition of building a “Double First-Class” institution. Guided by a robust talent-focused strategy, CDUT has prioritized developing an elite faculty team, transforming itself into an innovative research powerhouse marked by distinctive expertise and pronounced strengths. The recognition of five CDUT scholars on Elsevier’s prestigious 2024 “Highly Cited Chinese Researchers” list is clear validation of CDUT’s strategic focus on substantive internal growth driven by top-level academic talent. It also exemplifies the determination of CDUT academics to push the boundaries of research excellence.
Looking forward, CDUT remains committed to driving innovation, nurturing collaborative academic teams, and transforming cutting-edge research into tangible societal impact.
