The Editorial Office of Global Health Economics and Sustainability (GHES) is delighted to announce that its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Jue Liu of Peking University, has received the 2026 Young Scientist Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Award. The honor was announced at the 2026 World Young Scientist Summit, held in Wenzhou, China, on 24–25 October 2026. Prof. Liu is one of only four scientists worldwide selected for this year’s award.

The Young Scientist SDGs Award recognizes outstanding young researchers whose original scientific achievements contribute to addressing global challenges and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The four 2026 laureates were honored for work spanning public health, artificial intelligence and biomedical research, energy and environmental technologies, and computational biology.

Prof. Jue Liu (center) at the 2026 Young Scientist SDGs Award ceremony.

Prof. Liu is a Research Professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Public Health, Peking University, and serves as Deputy Chair of its Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Her research spans infectious disease epidemiology, the prevention and management of major infectious diseases, public health policy, and the application of big data in healthcare and population health.

Through interdisciplinary research integrating epidemiology, health data analytics, risk assessment, and evidence-informed decision-making, Prof. Liu has contributed to improving preparedness for emerging infectious disease threats. She has also led major national research programs and supported efforts to translate scientific evidence into practical strategies for disease prevention, emergency response, and public health governance.

Prof. Jue Liu speaking during the 2026 World Young Scientist Summit.

This recognition is especially meaningful to GHES. The journal advances interdisciplinary scholarship in global health, health economics, healthcare sustainability, and evidence-based health policy. Prof. Liu’s research exemplifies the value of data-driven and collaborative approaches to building resilient, equitable, and sustainable health systems, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.

On behalf of the Editorial Board and AccScience Publishing, the GHES Editorial Office extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Jue Liu on this prestigious international distinction. We look forward to her continued academic leadership and to working together to advance impactful research for global health and sustainable development.

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