Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (KLUST) is proud to announce that Professor Dr. Huam Hon Tat, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of KLUST, has been recognised among the Top 5% of Scientists Worldwide in the 2025 SciRank Global Scientist Index, published by SciRank Global.
The SciRank Global Scientist Index is an internationally recognised ranking that evaluates researchers using a comprehensive bibliometric methodology. The assessment considers multiple indicators, including research productivity, citation impact, long-term scholarly contributions, and international academic engagement. With its rigorous evaluation framework and broad global coverage, the index serves as an important benchmark of academic excellence and international research influence.
Professor Dr. Huam Hon Tat has established an outstanding academic reputation in the fields of consumer behaviour, business management, and entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, he has consistently produced high-quality research while actively contributing to international academic collaborations and scholarly exchanges. Since joining KLUST, Professor Dr. Huam has played a key role in advancing the University’s academic development, research excellence, and international partnerships. His leadership has supported KLUST’s strategic transformation into a digitally driven, application-oriented university while strengthening its academic and research network across the ASEAN region.
KLUST remains committed to its vision of becoming a leading application-oriented university by attracting and nurturing outstanding academic talent, strengthening its research ecosystem, and promoting closer collaboration between academia and industry. The University continues to expand its strengths in emerging disciplines such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Renewable Energy, Cross-Border E-Commerce, and Intelligent Manufacturing, while fostering interdisciplinary research and talent development through partnerships with universities and industry.
Professor Dr. Huam Hon Tat’s inclusion in the 2025 SciRank Global Scientist Index is a significant recognition of his scholarly achievements and reflects KLUST’s continued progress in research excellence and academic development. Moving forward, the University will continue to invest in world-class talent, encourage impactful research, and enhance its global academic standing as a leading application-oriented technological university in the ASEAN region.