Professor Kelvin Yeung is a renowned expert in orthopaedic biomaterial research, with a primary focus on the design of orthopaedic biomaterials, antibacterial nano-materials, 3D bio-printing, and musculoskeletal tissue engineering. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in materials science and further pursued a master’s degree and PhD in orthopaedic science at the University of Hong Kong’s Medical Faculty. Over the years, he has concentrated on bone-to-implant osseointegration, bone regeneration, and antibacterial treatments [1-10].

Currently, Professor Yeung serves as a tenured full professor, chief of the research division, and departmental research and postgraduate advisor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed), at The University of Hong Kong. His impressive h-index (Scopus) is 77, with over 19,000 citations and 83 (Google Scholar) with 23,000+ citations and an i10-index of 255. He has been recognized as one of the Highly Cited Researchers 2023, ranking among the Top 1% Scholars Worldwide in the field of biomaterials by Clarivate Analytics’ Essential Science Indicators (ESI) and among the World’s Top 2% Scientists in standardized citation indicators (Biomedical Engineering) since 2014. In 2023, he ranked #1926 globally and #486 in China under the category of materials science (Research.com). Beyond his extensive publication record, which includes over 290 peer-reviewed SCI journal papers and 41 filed full patents in various countries, Professor Yeung co-founded OrthoSmart Limited with two senior colleagues to translate their research findings into clinical applications. He also serves as a consultant for several Hong Kong-listed medical andbiomaterials corporations.

Throughout his career, Professor Yeung has participated in numerous local and regional competitions, earning various awards and scholarships such as the Young Scientist Award 2005, Young Engineer Award 2009, and Faculty Research Output Award 2019. As a principal investigator or co-principal investigator, he has securedover HK$87,200,000 in funding. A staunch advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Professor Yeung has trained 7 postdocs, 30 Ph.D. students, 19 MS students, and 4 FYP undergraduate students for research, with over 50% being female, African, or hailing from Middle-Eastern countries. He has also received 20+ prizes and awards from local and international competitions and conferences and has been invited to deliver more than 80 plenary lectures, keynotes, or invited talks at international and regional conferences.

Active in local and international academic bodies, Professor Yeung has held several executive positions. He is the Associate Editor of Bioactive Materials Journal (Impact factor (2022): 18.9, Ranking: 1/45 in materials science (Biomaterials)), Secretary and founding member of the Chinese Association for Biomaterials (CAB), Chair of Orthopaedic Biomaterials for the Society for Biomaterials (SFB) USA, past Treasurer of CAB, and past Vice-Chair of SFB Orthopaedic Biomaterials. Moreover, he has been appointed as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs for the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) and Warden of HKU Simon K. Y. Lee Hall by the University, where he oversees student education development.

• Scoliosis and surgical correction for spinal deformities
• Bone fracture management by biomaterial approach
• Implant-related osteomyelitis
• Antibacterial nano-materials
• Musculoskeletal tissue engineering
• 3D bioprinting
• Orthopaedic implant design and translation research
• Orthopaedic biodegradable materials
• Surface treatments of biomaterials

Ten selected publications: Number of peer-reviewed SCI journal papers:295; Number of conference abstracts:290; Number of granted/filed patents:41; h-index:83 with 23,333 total citations, i10-index 255 (Google Scholar) and 77 with 19,752 total citations (Scopus); Highly Cited Researchers 2023; World’s Top 1% of Scholars in Essential Science Indicators (ESI) (2014-2022 consecutively); World’s Top 2% Scientists in standardized citation indicators (Biomedical Engineering); ranked as #1926 in the world and #486 in China under the category of materials science in 2023 (Research.com)

CNS Series

1. Yiming Xiang, Jiali Lu, Congyang Mao, Yizhou Zhu, Chaofeng Wang, Jun Wu, Xiangmei Liu*, Shuilin Wu*, Kenny Y. H. Kwan, Kenneth M. C. Cheung, Kelvin W. K. Yeung*. Ultrasound-triggered interfacial engineering-based microneedle for bacterial infection acne treatment. Science Advances, 9(10), pp.eadf0854, 8 March, 2023. (IF:14.136, top 4 out of 126 in the field)
2. Wei Qiao, Hui En Lau, Huizhi Xie, Vincent Kwok-Man Poon, Chris Chung-Sing Chan, Hin Chu, Shuofeng Yuan, Terrence Tsz-Tai Yuen, Kenn Ka-Heng Chik, Jessica Oi-Ling Tsang, Chris Chun-Yiu Chan, Jian-Piao Cai, Cuiting Luo, Kwok-Yong Yuen, Kenneth Man-Chee Cheung, Jasper Fuk-Woo Chan*, Kelvin Wai-Kwok Yeung*. SARS-CoV-2 infection induces inflammatory bone loss in golden Syrian hamsters. Nature Communications, Vol.13, Article number: 2539, May 2022. (IF:14.919, top 4 out of 73 in the field)
3. Wei Qiao, Dayu Pan, Yufeng Zheng, Shuilin Wu, Xuanyong Liu, Zhuofan Chen, Mei Wan, Shiqin Feng, Kenneth M.C. Cheung, Kelvin W.K. Yeung*, Xu Cao*. Divalent Metal Cations Stimulate Skeleton Interoception for New Bone Formation in Mouse Injury Models, Nature Communications, Vol.13, Article number: 535, January, 2022. (IF:14.919, top 4 out of 73 in the field)
4. Wei Qiao, Karen H.M. Wong, Jie Shen, Wenhao Wang, Jun Wu, Jinhua Li, Zhengjie Lin, Zetao Chen, Jukka P. Matinlinna, Yufeng Zheng, Shuilin Wu, Xuanyong Liu, Keng Po Lai, Zhuofan Chen*, Yun Wah Lam*, Kenneth M.C. Cheung, Kelvin W.K. Yeung*. TRPM7 kinase-mediated immunomodulation in macrophage plays a central role in magnesium ion-induced bone regeneration. Nature Communications, Vol.12, Article number: 2885, May 2021. (IF:14.919, top 4 out of 73 in the field)
5. Yizhou Zhu‚ Hang Liang, Xiangmei Liu*, Jun Wu, Cao Yang*, Tak Man Wong, Kenny Y. H. Kwan, Kenneth M. C. Cheung, Shuilin Wu, and Kelvin W. K. Yeung*. Regulation of macrophage polarization through surface topography design to facilitate implant-to-bone osteointegration. Science Advances, Vol. 7(14), pp.eabf6654, 2 April, 2021. (IF:14.136, top 4 out of 126 in the field)

Advanced Materials Series

6. Congyang Mao, Wanyu Jin, Yiming Xiang, Yizhou Zhu, Jun Wu, Xiangmei Liu, Shuilin Wu, Yufeng Zheng, Kenneth M.C. Cheung, Kelvin Wai Kwok Yeung*. Realising highly efficient sonodynamic bactericidal capability through the phonon–electron coupling effect using two-dimensional catalytic planar defects. Advanced Materials, 35(9), pp. 2208681, March 2023. (IF:32.086, top 8 out of 345 in the field)
7. Congyang Mao, Wanyu Jin, Yiming Xiang, Yizhou Zhu, Jun Wu, Xiangmei Liu*, Shuilin Wu*, Yufeng Zheng*, Kenneth M.C. Cheung, Kelvin Wai Kwok Yeung*. Reversing Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli by Compromising Its BAM Biogenesis and Enzymatic Catalysis through Microwave Hyperthermia Therapy. Advanced Functional Materials, 32(29), pp. 2202887, July 2022. (IF:19.924, top 13 out of 414 in the field)
8. Wenting Li^#, Wei Qiao^#, Xiao Liu, Dong Bian, Danni Shen, Yufeng Zheng*, Jun Wu, Kenny Y. H. Kwan, Tak Man Wong, Kenneth M. C. Cheung, Kelvin W. K. Yeung*. Biomimicking bone–implant interface facilitates the bio-adaption of a new degradable magnesium alloy to the bone tissue microenvironment. Advanced Science, Vol.8 (23), pp. 2102035, December 8, 2021. (IF:16.806, top 18 out of 335 in the field)
9. Wei Liu, Jinhua Li, Mengqi Cheng, Qiaojie Wang, Kelvin W. K. Yeung*, Paul K. Chu* and Xinquan Jiang*. Zinc-Modified Sulfonated Polyetheretherketone Surface with Immunomodulatory Function for Guiding Cell Fate and Bone Regeneration. Advanced Science, Vol.5(10), Article number 1800749, October 2018. (IF:16.806, top 18 out of 335 in the field)
10. Jinhua Li, Jin Wen, Bin Li, Wan Li, Wei Qiao, Jie Shen, Weihong Jin, Xinquan Jiang*, Kelvin W. K. Yeung*, and Paul K. Chu*. Valence State Manipulation of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on Titanium Surface for Modulating Cell Fate and Bone Formation. Advanced Science, Vol.5(2), Article number 1700678, February 2018. (IF:16.806, top 18 out of 335 in the field)

(*These authors equally shared corresponding authorship and ^# shared the 1^st authorship)

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