City University of Hong Kong celebrates a remarkable academic achievement as Julien Chaisse, professor in the School of Law, has been named among Stanford University’s top 2% most highly cited scientists for the year 2023. This prestigious recognition places Professor Chaisse at the forefront of international law scholarship, underscoring his significant contributions to the field.

Stanford University’s comprehensive list, a benchmark of academic excellence, includes over 100,000 top scientists selected based on their career-long and single-year citation impacts. Professor Chaisse’s inclusion in this list is a testament to his influential research work, which has consistently shaped and guided global discourse in international economic law, arbitration, and cyberlaw. This recognition is not just a personal milestone for Professor Chaisse but also a significant accolade for the CityU School of Law. It highlights the School’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and its standing as a hub for pioneering legal research. The School of Law, with its dynamic and innovative research environment, has played a pivotal role in supporting Professor Chaisse’s scholarly endeavors, thereby contributing to the global legal community. Professor Chaisse’s research, known for its depth and interdisciplinary approach, has been instrumental in shaping policies and practices in international economic law and dispute resolution. His work, widely cited by peers and practitioners, demonstrates a unique blend of theoretical insight and practical relevance, making a substantial impact on both academic circles and industry practices.

As CityU continues to celebrate this extraordinary achievement, Professor Chaisse’s ongoing research endeavors promise to further elevate the School of Law and the University’s position in the global academic landscape.

The list is published by science journal publisher Elsevier, data and methodology can be found here: https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/btchxktzyw/6