CUHK Business School Faculty Members and Students Awarded for Research Excellence

Two stellar faculty members and two students of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School have received recognition by the University and the School for their top-notch research accomplishments.

Research Excellence Award 2021-22

The Research Excellence Award aims to encourage outstanding research performance and to provide a long-term, overall positive effect on promoting research excellence at the University and further improving the success rate of all major research grant applications.

Prof. Liang Guo
Professor, Department of Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics and Department of Marketing

“I am truly honoured. Indulging in research is intrudingly rewarding. A recognition like this is huge and means tremendously to me.”


Young Researcher Award 2021

Established in 2002, the Young Researcher Award aims to recognise the research accomplishments of young faculty members.

Prof. Wensi Xie
Associate Professor, Department of Finance

“I am deeply honoured to receive the award and would like to express my sincere gratitude to CUHK Business School and the Department of Finance for the recognition of my research output. I would also like to thank my collaborators and colleagues for their guidance and support. This award will motivate me to continue to conduct meaningful and impactful research in the future.”


Postgraduate Research Output Award 2021

To encourage quality research, the University established the Postgraduate Research Output Award in 2002.

Dr. Hong Zhang
Graduate of 2022, Ph.D. Programme in Management

“I am extremely grateful for the unwavering support from my supervisor Prof. Wendong Li. His guidance and encouragement throughout my PhD studies have helped me immensely. I am also thankful to all the other faculty members, colleagues and friends in the Department of Management for their care and support. Motivated by this award, I will forge ahead with research that is impactful and beneficial to our society.”


Business School Postgraduate Research Output Award 2021-22 (Gold Prize)

In addition to the University research awards, the School also set up the Business School Postgraduate Research Output Award to recognise quality research and continue to build its strength in research excellence.

Dr. Yangxin Wang
Graduate of 2022, Ph.D. Programme in Management

“It’s my great honour to receive the Business School Postgraduate Research Output Award 2021-22 (Gold Prize). I would like to express my great gratitude to my supervisor and coauthor, Prof. Dora Lau. She guided me through and helped me to develop my lofty ideas into solid research.”