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World's top 2% scientists
Compiled by Stanford University, the “Updated science-wide author databases of standardised citation indicators” was released in early October 2023. Congratulations to the following faculty members who have been listed among world’s top 2% scientists 2023:
World’s top 2% (career-long) scientists [Chinese scholars in Psychology]
Faculty Member | Emeritus Professor | Professor (by Courtesy) |
Prof. Chi-Yue Chiu | Prof. Michael Bond | Prof. Ying-yi Hong |
Prof. Helene Fung | Prof. Fanny M. Cheung |
World’s top 2% (single recent year) scientists [Chinese scholars in Psychology]
Faculty Member | Emeritus Professor | Professor (by Courtesy) |
Prof. Chi-Yue Chiu | Prof. Michael Bond | Prof. Ying-yi Hong |
Prof. Helene Fung | Prof. Patrick C.M. Wong | |
Prof. Winnie Mak |
In Memory of Prof. In-Mao LIU
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Prof. In-Mao LIU, the founding chair and professor of the Department of Psychology at CUHK. Prof. Liu passed away on November 8, 2023, leaving behind a profound impact on our department and the field of psychology.
The funeral service for Prof. Liu will be held at 14:00 on November 23rd at Zhi-Zhen First Hall, Taipei Mortuary Services Office Second Funeral Parlor (No. 330, Sec. 3, Xinhai Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City).
For more detailed information about Prof. Liu's obituary, please visit the website of the Department of Psychology, National Taiwan University: http://www.psy.ntu.edu.tw/index.php/homepage/news/2786- (in Chinese).
The teachers and students of the Department of Psychology deeply mourn the loss of Prof. Liu and are grateful for the invaluable contributions he made to our academic community. May his legacy continue to inspire and guide us.
Congratulations to Prof. Winnie W.S. Mak
Prof. Winnie Mak was awarded Social Welfare Excellence in Care Award 社福界人員關愛大獎 by the Mental Health Foundation on Oct 10, 2023, World’s Mental Health Day, to honor her contributions in anti-stigma and mental health advocacy through the years.
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Congratulations to Prof. Fanny M. Cheung
Prof. Fanny M. Cheung received the Kuo-Shu Yang Medal 2023 from the Asian Association of Social Psychology to honor her outstanding lifetime contributions to Asian social psychology
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Best Scientists in the field of Psychology and Neuroscience in China at Research.com
11 of our professoriate staff were listed among Best Scientists in the field of Psychology in China at Research.com (https://research.com/scientists-rankings/psychology/cn).
Besides, 2 of our professoriate staff were listed among Best Scientists in the field of Neuroscience in China at Research.com (https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/K1qXM5Hl9qG2hp5Edh6Qeg)
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#1 Psychology Department in China
Our department has been ranked the #1 Psychology Department in China by research.com, an international academic website.