Dr Zhang Xiao was one of the eight academics from PolyU who have been acknowledged in the "2021 Highly Cited Researchers" list by Clarivate Analytics.
The list identifies the most influential scholars around the world for their exceptional research performance, determined by the publication of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations in each respective field. Approximately 6,600 researchers across the globe were named Highly Cited Researchers in 2021. The inclusion of our academics in the list is a testament to the University’s pursuit of research excellence and our impact on society.