On March 25, 2025, Elsevier released its 2024 Highly Cited Chinese Researchers list, honoring scholars with significant global academic influence. 24 faculty members from the College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, were recognized, marking an increase from 22 honorees in 2023 and retaining its position as the institution with the highest representation in civil engineering disciplines nationwide. The cohort spans three subject areas: 19 in Civil Engineering, 1 in Mechanics, and 4 in Geo