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HKBU School of Business Scholar Tops Hong Kong in AIS Research Rankings

20 May, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of Information and Systems, where innovation and discovery are constants, Prof. Christy CHEUNG, Chair Professor of the Department of Management, Marketing, and Information Systems, has achieved significant recognitions for her outstanding contributions to the field. She ranks as the top scholar in Hong Kong and 16th worldwide in the Association for Information Systems (AIS) Research Rankings. This ranking is based on the list of global high-quality journals accumulated from 2021 to 2023.

Adding to the glory of the HKBU School of Business, Prof. CHEUNG also ranks as the 13th top scholar in the Best Business and Management Scientists in China, a ranking from Research.com that includes a total of 1,845 distinguished scholars in this area of expertise.

Prof. CHEUNG’S research focuses on areas such as, how technology can make us happier, how to use technology responsibly, and how using technology affects society. Beyond research, Prof. CHEUNG holds editorial roles in major journals and the presidency of the Hong Kong Association for Information Systems (HKAIS). Her dedication to mentorship and excellence in scholarship has earned her awards like the Research Grant Council (RGC) Senior Research Fellow and the (Emerald Publishing) Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence.

The AIS Research Rankings service tracks publications in eight leading information systems (IS) journals. These journals, collectively known as the “AIS basket of 8”, are considered top tier in the field of business and technology.