PSYCHOLOGY INFO DAY 2025
Research Highlights
Development and validity of the adult reading history questionnaire (ARHQ) for Chinese
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Common and rare variant analyses implicate late-infancy cerebellar development and immune genes in ADHD
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Twelve-month prevalence of DSM-5 mental disorders and the psychosocial correlates- a child and adolescent psychiatric epidemiologic survey in Hong Kong SAR
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Effectiveness of Topic-Based Chatbots on Mental Health Self-Care and Mental Well-Being: Randomized Controlled Trial
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Direct and indirect associations between parents’ and children’s literacy and numeracy skills: A longitudinal study in Hong Kong Chinese families
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EEG N1 Specialization to Print in Chinese Primary School Students: Developmental Trajectories, Longitudinal Changes, and Individual Differences
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News
Congratulations to Mr. Eric Wang
Mr. Eric Wang, our undergraduate student, has been awarded the Sayan Gul Award for the CogSci 2025 Conference in San Francisco. This award recognizes the best undergraduate student paper at the conference.
For more details, please visit Cognitive Science Society Conference Awards.
Life-o-logy – Psychology Mini-conference
Lifestyle Psychiatry: Through the Lens of East and West
July 8, 2025
Congratulations to Prof. Winnie W.S. Mak
Prof. Winnie W. S. Mak was awarded by the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM) with the Distinguished Scientist Award for her longstanding contributions to a deeper understanding of stigma and the potential of digital technologies in behavioral medicine, as well as to improving the health and well-being of minoritized and underserved populations.
Congratulations to Prof. Helene H.L. Fung
Prof. Helene Fung has been elected as Treasurer for Division 20 of the American Psychological Association. She will serve a three-year term beginning in August 2025 and continuing through August 2028.
Congratulations to Prof. Fanny M. Cheung
Prof. Fanny Cheung received an honorary doctorate from Hang Seng University of Hong Kong for her achievements in psychology, her work in gender equality, and her contributions to society.
For more details, please visit: https://www.hsu.edu.hk/en/hsuhk-confers-honorary-doctorates-on-four-individuals-at-honorary-doctorate-conferment-ceremony/
#1 Psychology Department in China
Our department has been ranked the #1 Psychology Department in China by research.com, an international academic website.
World's top 2% scientists
Congratulations to the following faculty members who have been listed among the world’s top 2% scientists in 2024 in a database created by Stanford University.
World’s top 2% (career-long) scientists
| Faculty Member | Emeritus Professor | Professor (by Courtesy) |
| Prof. Helene Fung | Prof. Michael Bond | Prof. Ying-yi Hong |
| Prof. Fanny M. Cheung |
World’s top 2% (single recent year) scientists
| Faculty Member | Emeritus Professor | Professor (by Courtesy) |
| Prof. Helene Fung | Prof. Michael Bond | Prof. Ying-yi Hong |
| Prof. Winnie Mak | Prof. Patrick C.M. Wong |
https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/7
Best Psychology Scientists and Best Neuroscience Scientists in China at Research.com
Congratulations to the following faculty members who have been listed among the Best Psychology Scientists and Best Neuroscience Scientists in China at Research.com
Best Psychology Scientists in China
| Faculty Member | Emeritus Professor | Professor (by Courtesy) |
| Prof. Agnes Chan | Prof. Michael Bond | Prof. Ying-yi Hong |
| Prof. Helene Fung | Prof. Fanny M. Cheung | |
| Prof. Patrick Leung | ||
| Prof. Winnie Mak | ||
| Prof. Urs Maurer |
https://research.com/scientists-rankings/psychology/cn
Best Neuroscience Scientists in China
| Faculty Member | Professor (by Courtesy) |
| Prof. Agnes Chan | Prof. Patrick C.M. Wong |
