23 Oct 2026
Professor Xuezhong He (Tony He) from the Department of Finance at the International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) has been named among the Career-Long Impact category of the 2026 Stanford-Elsevier World's Top 2% Scientists List, recognizing his sustained research contributions and international academic influence in finance and economics.
Professor He is one of 12 scholars from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University recognized in the Career-Long Impact category of the 2026 ranking released by Stanford University and Elsevier. This category evaluates researchers' cumulative citation impact throughout their careers up to the end of 2025, reflecting their long-term academic influence.
Based on Scopus data, the ranking uses a composite indicator known as the c-score to assess research impact. It considers multiple metrics, including total citations, the h-index, and indicators that account for co-authorship and author position, providing a comprehensive evaluation of researchers' scholarly influence and individual contributions.
Internationally Recognized Research Excellence
Professor He is an internationally recognized scholar specializing in asset pricing, financial market modeling, market microstructure, financial economics, and nonlinear dynamics in finance and economics. His research has made significant contributions to understanding the complex dynamics of financial markets.
He has published one academic book, 15 book chapters, and more than 60 journal articles. His research has attracted substantial international attention, with over 3,600 citations in Scopus and 6,000 citations in Google Scholar.
Beyond his research publications, Professor He has played an active role in the international academic community. He served as Co-Editor of the Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control for 10 years (2013-2022). He was named an Elsevier Highly Cited Chinese Researcher in Applied Economics in both 2022 and 2023. He was also recognized as a Distinguished International Academic Leader by the Dushuhu Science and Technology Innovation District Administration, Suzhou Industrial Park, for 2023–2025.
Strengthening Research Excellence and International Academic Engagement at IBSS
Professor He's inclusion in the 2026 World's Top 2% Scientists list not only recognizes his individual academic achievements but also highlights the growing research strength and international academic visibility of the Department of Finance at IBSS.
The Department of Finance is committed to conducting high-quality research across a broad range of areas, including financial technology, corporate finance, asset pricing, financial markets and derivatives, etc. Faculty members have published in internationally leading journals in finance and related disciplines, including The Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Finance, Journal of Accounting and Economics, The Accounting Review, Management Science, among others.
International academic engagement is a key priority for the department. Each year, the department organizes two to three international academic conferences and hosts regular research seminars, typically every two weeks, featuring distinguished scholars from universities and research institutions worldwide. These activities foster academic collaboration, facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge research ideas, and strengthen the department's connections with the global research community.
By Shan Wu
Edited by Stephen Gong
Reviewed by Yifei Wu
23 Oct 2026