HKUST Business School scholars continue to shine on the global stage. Their recent achievements reaffirm their commitment to advancing world-class research and knowledge creation. Congratulations!
Honor from INFORMS Information Systems Society
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Acting Dean of HKUST Business School, received the INFORMS Information Systems Society (ISS) Distinguished Fellow Award.
This accolade recognizes individuals who have made outstanding intellectual contributions to the information systems discipline in various aspects, including impactful publications, editorial leadership, and mentoring of young researchers. Congrats to our HKUST homegrown scholar, Prof. Hui, in receiving this esteemed recognition!
Scholar Honored by Econometric Society
Prof. KIM Jinwoo from the Department of Economics has been elected a Fellow of the Econometric Society, one of the highest distinctions in the field of economics. Prof. Kim’s research lies in microeconomic theory, with a focus on mechanism and market design. His work has been published in leading journals. This followship highlights his outstanding contributions to the field, and the impact of his work on the global economics research community.
Recognition for Young Scholar
Prof. CHEN Yanzhen, Associate Professor from the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, was honored with the Gordon B. Davis Young Scholar Award by the INFORMS Information Systems Society.
This award recognizes her as a promising scholar making remarkable contributions to the field of information systems.
Six Scholars Ranked Among the World’s Top 2% Most-cited Scientists 2025
Six faculty members have been ranked among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in 2025, according to the latest ranking compiled by Stanford University. This honor reflects their outstanding career-long impact and global research influence.
These faculty members are:
Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management
- Chair Professor CHEN Ying Ju (Operations Management)
- Chair Professor Albert HA (Operations Management)
- Chair Professor TAM Kar Yan (Information Systems)
- Chair Professor James Y.L. THONG (Information Systems)
Department of Management
- Chair Professor GONG Yaping (Management)
- Chair Professor LI Jiatao (Management)
Faculty Appointed to Top Journal Boards
Prof. Allen HUANG from the Department of Accounting has been appointed to the Editorial Board of The Accounting Review and as an Associate Editor of the Review of Accounting Studies, two top journals in the accounting field.
Faculty Named Outstanding Journal Reviewer
Prof. Pavel ZHELYAZKOV from the Department of Management has received the Outstanding Reviewer Award from the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. This award is based on both the quality and quantity of reviews, as well as editors’ recommendations.
