Professor Kelvin Yeung is a distinguished scholar in the field of orthopaedic biomaterial research, with a particular emphasis on the design of orthopaedic biomaterials, antibacterial nanomaterials, 3D bioprinting, and musculoskeletal tissue engineering. He earned his bachelor’s degree in materials science before advancing to attain both a master’s degree and a PhD in orthopaedic science from the University of Hong Kong’s Medical Faculty. Throughout his career, he has dedicated his research to critical areas such as bone-to-implant osseointegration, bone regeneration, and the development of antibacterial treatments.

Currently, Professor Yeung holds the Ng Chun-Man Professorship in Orthopaedic Bioengineering and serves as a tenured full professor, chief of the research division, and departmental research and postgraduate advisor within the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed), The University of Hong Kong. His academic stature is further amplified by honorary appointments as the Director (HKU) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for Biomaterials, a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at Zhongshan Hospital, and as Principal Researcher in the Institute of Spinal Tumor at Fudan University. His scholarly impact is evident, with an impressive h-index of 83 according to Scopus, reflecting over 24,500 citations, while his Google Scholar metrics reveal an h-index of 91 with more than 28,800 citations and an i10-index of 268. Honourably, he has been identified as one of the Highly Cited Researchers for 2023 and 2024 (cross-field), Highly Ranked Scholar 2022 (Prior Five Years) in the field of Medicineby ScholarGPS (Global ranking: #7 in Biomaterial; #16 in Orthopaedic Surgery), Top Cited Scholar 2024, and he ranks among the Top 1% of scholars worldwide in biomaterials, as recognized by Clarivate Analytics’ Essential Science Indicators (ESI), and the World’s Top 2% Scientists in standardized citation indicators (Biomedical Engineering) since 2014. In 2024, he was positioned at #1845 globally and #483 in China in the category of materials science by Research.com.

Beyond a robust publication record—including over 310 peer-reviewed SCI journal articles and 46 filed patents in various jurisdictions—Professor Yeung co-founded OrthoSmart Limited with two senior colleagues, effectively bridging the gap between research and clinical application. He also serves as a consultant for several publicly listed medical and biomaterials companies in Hong Kong.

Throughout his illustrious career, Professor Yeung has actively engaged in numerous local and regional competitions, garnering accolades such as the Fudan Scholar (2024), Young Scientist Award (2005), Young Engineer Award (2009), and Faculty Research Output Award (2019 and 2023). In 2024, he was elected as a Lifetime Fellow of the International Association of Advanced Materials. As both principal investigator and co-principal investigator, he has successfully secured funding exceeding HK$93,400,000. A fervent advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, he has trained 7 postdoctoral researchers, 30 PhD students, 19 Master’s students, and 4 undergraduate students, with over 50% representing female, African, or Middle-Eastern backgrounds. His contributions to the scientific community are substantiated by more than 30 awards from various local and international competitions and conferences, alongside invitations to deliver over 90 plenary lectures, keynotes, and invited talks at prestigious conferences.

In addition to his research and teaching commitments, Professor Yeung plays an active role in several local and international academic organizations. He serves as Associate Editor for the ‘Bioactive Materials Journal’(impact factor: 18.0, ranking #1 out of 53 in materials science), is a founding member and current President of the Chinese Association for Biomaterials (CAB), and chairs the Orthopaedic Biomaterials section of the Society for Biomaterials (SFB) USA. He previously acted as Secretary and Treasurer of CAB and Vice-Chair of SFB Orthopaedic Biomaterials. Furthermore, 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 initiatives aimed at enhancing student educational development.

• Scoliosis and surgical correction for spinal deformities
• Bone fracture management 
• 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:314; Number of conference abstracts:320+; Number of granted/filed patents:46; Number of book chapters: 7; h-index:91 with 28,800 total citations, i10-index 268 (Google Scholar) and 83 with 24,496 total citations (Scopus); Highly Cited Researchers 2023 and 2024 (Cross-field); Highly Ranked Scholar 2022 (Prior Five Years) in the field of Medicine by ScholarGPS (Global ranking: #7 in Biomaterial; #16 in Orthopaedic Surgery); Top Cited Scholar 2024 recognised by Scilit; Top 1% Scholars Worldwide in the field of Biomaterials by Essential Science Indicators (ESI) (2014-2024 consecutively); World’s Top 2% Scientists in standardized citation indicators (Biomedical Engineering); ranked as#1845 in the world and #483 in China under the category of materials science in 2024 (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, Vol. 9(10), pp.eadf0854, 8 March, 2023. (IF:13.6, top 9 out of 134 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:16.6, top 7 out of 134 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:16.6, top 7 out of 134 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:16.6, top 7 out of 134 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:13.6, top 9 out of 134 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, Vol.35(9), pp. 2208681, March 2023. (IF:29.4, top 5 out of 424 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, Vol.32(29), pp. 2202887, July 2022. (IF:19.0, top 8 out of 178 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:15.1, top 24 out of 344 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:15.1, top 24 out of 344 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:15.1, top 24 out of 344 in the field)

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

[Updated on 15^th January 2025]