Thirty-five Lingnan scholars in Research.com’s World’s Best Scientists 2026

Thirty-five scholars from Lingnan University are in the latest "World’s Best Scientists 2026" rankings published by leading international academic platform Research.com. This acknowledges the University’s outstanding research capabilities and academic contributions, and recognises Lingnan’s commitment to "Liberal Arts + Technology" and educational excellence internationally.

These scholars represent a wide range of disciplines, from Business and Management, Computer Science, Materials Science, Mathematics, and Political Science to Psychology, and Prof Richard M. Walker, Director of Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study and Lee Shau Kee Foundation Chair Professor of Public Administration, is first in China in the field of Political Science. Lingnan’s performance in Computer Science is particularly impressive, and seven scholars are on the list, including Prof Xin Yao, Vice-President (Research and Innovation) and Tong Tin Sun Chair Professor of Machine Learning, who is ranked 10th in China. Prof Siu Oi-ling, Head of the Department of Psychology and Lam Woo & Co Ltd Chair Professor of Applied Psychology, is 32nd in China in Psychology.
 

Leading subjects include:

• Political Science graded 2nd nationally

• Psychology graded 9th nationally

• Business and Management graded 9th nationally