Stanford University released its latest "World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026" list. Dr. WU Wei, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Hong Kong Chu Hai College, has been successfully included in this prestigious global ranking in recognition of his outstanding academic contributions and international influence in the field of functional polymer composites. This marks the fifth consecutive year (2022–2026) that Dr. Wu has received this honor. This achievement not only demonstrates Dr. Wu's rigorous research attitude and academic leadership, but also reflects the continuous elevation of Hong Kong Chu Hai College's research strength and international academic impact.

The "World’s Top 2% Scientists List" is jointly published by Stanford University and Elsevier. Based on data from Elsevier's Scopus—the world's largest peer-reviewed literature database—the ranking uses standardized metrics such as citation counts and H-index to evaluate and identify top-performing researchers with exceptional academic impact across various fields worldwide, selecting the top 2% of scholars in their respective disciplines.

Dr. Wu received his Ph.D. from the City University of Hong Kong in 2018, with a research focus on functional polymer composites. To date, he has authored 85 SCI-indexed journal papers (including 47 as first or corresponding author), and holds 16 granted Chinese patents. His research has garnered over 4,770 Google Scholar citations, with an H-index of 41. In addition, Dr. Wu serves on the Editorial and Young Editorial Boards of several high-impact journals, including Advanced Powder Materials (IF: 26.8), and has served as Principal Investigator (PI) for prestigious research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).

Hong Kong Chu Hai College has always adhered to the philosophy that "teaching and research reinforce each other," remaining committed to recruiting and nurturing outstanding scholars. Dr. Wu's inclusion fully attests to the College's remarkable effectiveness in promoting cutting-edge research and academic innovation. Moving forward, the College will continue to foster high-quality research, inspiring students through research excellence while contributing innovative value to society.