- 2 January 2026
Professor Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Provost and Vice President (Academic and Research) of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) and Dean of the Graduate School, has been recognised as a “Highly Ranked Scholar™” in the prestigious 2025 ScholarGPS rankings, placing him within the top 0.05% of scholars globally. This accolade underscores his exceptional contributions to academia, particularly in the fields of Asian Studies, Education Policy, and Higher Education.
The ranking, which utilises advanced analytics to evaluate scholarly impact, honours Professor Mok for his prolific publication record and the outstanding quality and influence of his research. Notably, Professor Mok is ranked 1st in the Chinese Mainland in the “Highly Ranked Scholar – Lifetime” category and 1st in Asian Studies in the “Prior 5 Years” list, underscoring his unparalleled influence and leadership in these areas.
His distinguished standing is further detailed across two key metrics:
Highly Ranked Scholar – Lifetime:
- #1st in Chinese Mainland
- #2nd in Asian Studies
- #3rd in Education Policy
- #3rd in Education Reform
- #11th in Higher Education
- #21st in Governance
- #131st in Arts and Humanities
Highly Ranked Scholar – Prior 5 Years:
- #1st in Asian Studies
- #7th in Higher Education
- #46th in Arts and Humanities
These rankings reflect the profound impact of Professor Mok’s work over his distinguished career and his continued leadership in scholarly discourse over the past five years. The achievement also exemplifies the strategic vision of HSUHK to advance knowledge creation and nurture future leaders through academic excellence and a global vision.
The Highly Ranked Scholar™ list is powered by ScholarGPS, an innovative analytics platform that utilises proprietary artificial intelligence to map and evaluate scholarly impact across institutions, countries, and individual researchers. Its revolutionary search experience and live-updating rankings transform how users explore academic landscapes, offering detailed analyses of contributions within specific Fields, Disciplines, and Specialties.
- Highly Ranked Scholar – Lifetime:
https://scholargps.com/highly-ranked-scholars?year=2025&ranking_duration=LIFETIME&e_ref=3c229cec173584c5e249 - Highly Ranked Scholar – Prior 5 Years:
https://scholargps.com/highly-ranked-scholars?year=2025&ranking_duration=LAST_5_YEARS&e_ref=3c229cec173584c5e249