"My mother is a doctor, and I always dreamed of becoming one." Decades later, she wears a white coat, but instead of wielding a scalpel, her hands bring comfort and strength to those in need. What started as an unexpected detour during university years became a lifelong mission. From bustling obstetric wards to the global stage, Professor Gao Lingling has redefined how the world views nursing. Recognised as one of China's Most Cited Researchers for ten consecutive years and listed on Stanford University's top 2% scientists in the world, she has elevated nursing from a traditional caregiving role to a discipline driven by evidence-based practice and innovation. Her WHO-endorsed design for perinatal mental health interventions exemplifies nursing as a science of safeguarding both body and mind, offering a true China solution with global impact.
"The open road teaches what no library can contain," as a Chinese proverb goes. For Professor Ivan Ka-Wai Lai, travel and scholarship share the common allure: the vast unknown and the thrill of discovery. Every journey becomes a wellspring of ideas, transformed into research that resonates long after the trip ends.
A leading scholar at the Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies, Professor Lai appears regularly on Stanford University's list of the world's top 2% scientists, a global recognition earned through nearly a hundred papers published in SSCI / SCI indexed journals. His expertise lies in tourism research methodology. Yet his inspiration often begins with simple observations on the road. A fleeting moment during travel can spark questions that grow into rigorous academic inquiry. How do travel experiences evolve into forward-looking studies? Join us as we uncover the warmth and depth behind Professor Lai's research.