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World Scientist and University Rankings 2024

South Africa Scientists Natural Sciences / Biological Science Rankings in South Africa 2024

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Total 572 scientist, 1 country, 37 institution
David M. Richardson
David M. Richardson
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
invasion ecology
invasion biology
invasion science
conservation biology
biological invasions
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 1
Country:
# 4
Region:
# 15
World:
# 1,515
H-Index
Total:
152
Last 6 Year:
101
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.664
i10 Index
Total:
491
Last 6 Year:
410
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.835
Citation
Total:
95,483
Last 6 Year:
39,372
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.412
Richard M. Cowling
Richard M. Cowling
Nelson Mandela University
Nelson Mandela University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Plant diversity and evolution
palaeovegetation science
conservation science
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 1
Country:
# 11
Region:
# 27
World:
# 4,731
H-Index
Total:
116
Last 6 Year:
50
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.431
i10 Index
Total:
379
Last 6 Year:
249
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.657
Citation
Total:
44,378
Last 6 Year:
11,248
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.253
William Bond
William Bond
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Ecology
evolution
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 4
Country:
# 12
Region:
# 28
World:
# 5,339
H-Index
Total:
112
Last 6 Year:
74
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.661
i10 Index
Total:
304
Last 6 Year:
225
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.740
Citation
Total:
65,290
Last 6 Year:
27,102
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.415
Robert J Scholes
Robert J Scholes
University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
carbon cycle
savannas
earth observation
biodiversity
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 5
Country:
# 16
Region:
# 32
World:
# 6,162
H-Index
Total:
108
Last 6 Year:
68
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.630
i10 Index
Total:
310
Last 6 Year:
206
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.665
Citation
Total:
151,053
Last 6 Year:
54,925
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.364
Brian W. Van Wilgen
Brian W. Van Wilgen
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Applied ecology
fire ecology
invasion ecology
ecosystem management
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 3
Country:
# 40
Region:
# 75
World:
# 14,499
H-Index
Total:
86
Last 6 Year:
50
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.581
i10 Index
Total:
206
Last 6 Year:
150
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.728
Citation
Total:
24,046
Last 6 Year:
8,671
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.361
AJ Afolayan
AJ Afolayan
University of Fort Hare
University of Fort Hare
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Biological science
phytomedicine
botany
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 1
Country:
# 45
Region:
# 82
World:
# 15,593
H-Index
Total:
84
Last 6 Year:
59
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.702
i10 Index
Total:
355
Last 6 Year:
284
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.800
Citation
Total:
24,566
Last 6 Year:
12,004
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.489
Guy Midgley
Guy Midgley
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Ecology
conservation Biology
Earth system science
Climate change
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 4
Country:
# 48
Region:
# 85
World:
# 16,309
H-Index
Total:
83
Last 6 Year:
58
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.699
i10 Index
Total:
186
Last 6 Year:
130
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.699
Citation
Total:
53,989
Last 6 Year:
23,479
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.435
Whitfield, AK
Whitfield, AK
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Estuarine ecology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 1
Country:
# 69
Region:
# 112
World:
# 22,450
H-Index
Total:
76
Last 6 Year:
38
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.500
i10 Index
Total:
215
Last 6 Year:
147
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.684
Citation
Total:
19,070
Last 6 Year:
6,651
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.349
Jacobus Eloff
Jacobus Eloff
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Medicinal Plants
Ethnobotany
Phytochemistry
Phytomedicine
Ethnopharmacology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 5
Country:
# 74
Region:
# 122
World:
# 25,109
H-Index
Total:
73
Last 6 Year:
49
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.671
i10 Index
Total:
270
Last 6 Year:
204
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.756
Citation
Total:
23,126
Last 6 Year:
9,945
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.430
Michael J. Samways
Michael J. Samways
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Insect conservation
invertebrate conservation
conservation biology
landscape ecology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 12
Country:
# 75
Region:
# 129
World:
# 26,527
H-Index
Total:
72
Last 6 Year:
44
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.611
i10 Index
Total:
354
Last 6 Year:
211
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.596
Citation
Total:
23,779
Last 6 Year:
9,830
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.413
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Andrew Forbes
Andrew Forbes
University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
laser resonators
laser beam shaping
orbital angular momentum
structured light
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 14
Country:
# 79
Region:
# 134
World:
# 28,460
H-Index
Total:
70
Last 6 Year:
61
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.871
i10 Index
Total:
235
Last 6 Year:
194
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.826
Citation
Total:
18,747
Last 6 Year:
13,531
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.722
Norman Owen-Smith
Norman Owen-Smith
University of the Witwatersrand
University of the Witwatersrand
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Wildlife Ecology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 15
Country:
# 82
Region:
# 139
World:
# 29,153
H-Index
Total:
70
Last 6 Year:
41
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.586
i10 Index
Total:
192
Last 6 Year:
123
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.641
Citation
Total:
19,695
Last 6 Year:
6,076
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.309
Slotow, RH
Slotow, RH
University of Kwazulu Natal
University of Kwazulu Natal
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
conservation
ecology
zoology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 6
Country:
# 88
Region:
# 146
World:
# 30,293
H-Index
Total:
69
Last 6 Year:
45
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.652
i10 Index
Total:
245
Last 6 Year:
186
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.759
Citation
Total:
16,487
Last 6 Year:
8,102
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.491
John Wilson
John Wilson
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Ecology
Invasion Science
Biological Invasions
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 19
Country:
# 107
Region:
# 181
World:
# 35,808
H-Index
Total:
65
Last 6 Year:
52
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.800
i10 Index
Total:
161
Last 6 Year:
146
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.907
Citation
Total:
18,139
Last 6 Year:
10,574
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.583
Graham Ih Kerley
Graham Ih Kerley
Nelson Mandela University
Nelson Mandela University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Conservation biology
megaherbivore ecology
predator prey interactions
ecological history
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 2
Country:
# 113
Region:
# 192
World:
# 38,087
H-Index
Total:
64
Last 6 Year:
41
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.641
i10 Index
Total:
216
Last 6 Year:
135
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.625
Citation
Total:
15,623
Last 6 Year:
6,694
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.428
Nigel C Bennett
Nigel C Bennett
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
mole-rats
Reproduction
physiology...
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 8
Country:
# 123
Region:
# 209
World:
# 40,190
H-Index
Total:
63
Last 6 Year:
37
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.587
i10 Index
Total:
350
Last 6 Year:
241
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.689
Citation
Total:
17,321
Last 6 Year:
7,326
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.423
Matt Hilton
Matt Hilton
University of Kwazulu Natal
University of Kwazulu Natal
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
galaxy evolution
clusters of galaxies
cosmology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 9
Country:
# 125
Region:
# 217
World:
# 41,791
H-Index
Total:
62
Last 6 Year:
42
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.677
i10 Index
Total:
123
Last 6 Year:
109
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.886
Citation
Total:
14,210
Last 6 Year:
7,718
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.543
Mathieu Rouget
Mathieu Rouget
University of Kwazulu Natal
University of Kwazulu Natal
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Biological invasions
biodiversity conservation
land use planning
socio-ecological systems
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 10
Country:
# 126
Region:
# 219
World:
# 41,975
H-Index
Total:
62
Last 6 Year:
40
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.645
i10 Index
Total:
117
Last 6 Year:
103
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.880
Citation
Total:
18,947
Last 6 Year:
6,178
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.326
Ben-Erik Van Wyk
Ben-Erik Van Wyk
University of Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Taxonomy
Ethnobotany
Medicinal plants
Apiaceae
Umbelliferae
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 7
Country:
# 127
Region:
# 220
World:
# 41,996
H-Index
Total:
62
Last 6 Year:
39
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.629
i10 Index
Total:
270
Last 6 Year:
127
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.470
Citation
Total:
19,214
Last 6 Year:
7,428
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.387
Heidi Abrahamse
Heidi Abrahamse
University of Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Photobiology
Photochemistry
Photodynamic therapy
Wound healing
Stem cells
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 8
Country:
# 133
Region:
# 228
World:
# 43,424
H-Index
Total:
61
Last 6 Year:
47
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.770
i10 Index
Total:
203
Last 6 Year:
175
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.862
Citation
Total:
14,377
Last 6 Year:
9,914
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.690
Michael J Lawes
Michael J Lawes
University of Kwazulu Natal
University of Kwazulu Natal
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Fire ecology
savanna ecology
forest ecology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 11
Country:
# 158
Region:
# 266
World:
# 48,793
H-Index
Total:
59
Last 6 Year:
36
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.610
i10 Index
Total:
177
Last 6 Year:
118
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.667
Citation
Total:
12,509
Last 6 Year:
4,899
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.392
Z. Wilhelm De Beer
Z. Wilhelm De Beer
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Fungal taxonomy
insect - fungus interactions
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 15
Country:
# 199
Region:
# 355
World:
# 61,737
H-Index
Total:
54
Last 6 Year:
38
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.704
i10 Index
Total:
154
Last 6 Year:
126
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.818
Citation
Total:
16,492
Last 6 Year:
9,016
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.547
Rudi Van Aarde
Rudi Van Aarde
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Conservation Ecology
African elephants
Forest restoration
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 16
Country:
# 205
Region:
# 365
World:
# 63,186
H-Index
Total:
54
Last 6 Year:
28
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.519
i10 Index
Total:
167
Last 6 Year:
70
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.419
Citation
Total:
8,942
Last 6 Year:
2,722
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.304
Karen Esler
Karen Esler
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Conservation Ecology
Restoration Ecology
Social-Ecological Systems
Invasion Biology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 32
Country:
# 220
Region:
# 401
World:
# 68,292
H-Index
Total:
52
Last 6 Year:
37
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.712
i10 Index
Total:
192
Last 6 Year:
146
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.760
Citation
Total:
11,688
Last 6 Year:
5,989
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.512
Susan W. Nicolson
Susan W. Nicolson
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
pollination
physiology
nectar-feeding birds
honey bees
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 22
Country:
# 244
Region:
# 445
World:
# 72,762
H-Index
Total:
51
Last 6 Year:
32
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.627
i10 Index
Total:
138
Last 6 Year:
68
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.493
Citation
Total:
12,748
Last 6 Year:
5,437
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.426
Terence John Robinson
Terence John Robinson
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Evolutionary genetics
Molecular cytogenetics
Mammalian systematics
Phylogenomics
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 36
Country:
# 255
Region:
# 459
World:
# 74,345
H-Index
Total:
51
Last 6 Year:
18
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.353
i10 Index
Total:
141
Last 6 Year:
52
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.369
Citation
Total:
8,658
Last 6 Year:
2,021
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.233
Res Altwegg
Res Altwegg
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
population ecology
statistical ecology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 73
Country:
# 277
Region:
# 492
World:
# 77,168
H-Index
Total:
50
Last 6 Year:
29
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.580
i10 Index
Total:
117
Last 6 Year:
84
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.718
Citation
Total:
7,364
Last 6 Year:
3,153
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.428
Kathryn Myburgh
Kathryn Myburgh
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Skeletal Muscle Physiology
Biology and Biotechnology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 44
Country:
# 280
Region:
# 499
World:
# 77,915
H-Index
Total:
50
Last 6 Year:
25
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.500
i10 Index
Total:
93
Last 6 Year:
53
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.570
Citation
Total:
17,227
Last 6 Year:
10,503
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.610
John Bolton
John Bolton
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
marine biology
seaweed
aquaculture
biogeography
Africa
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 77
Country:
# 293
Region:
# 538
World:
# 81,188
H-Index
Total:
49
Last 6 Year:
29
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.592
i10 Index
Total:
145
Last 6 Year:
82
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.566
Citation
Total:
8,147
Last 6 Year:
3,648
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.448
Andrew Mckechnie
Andrew Mckechnie
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Evolutionary Physiology
Ornithology
Stable Isotopes
Climate Change
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 28
Country:
# 299
Region:
# 556
World:
# 83,385
H-Index
Total:
48
Last 6 Year:
39
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.813
i10 Index
Total:
124
Last 6 Year:
106
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.855
Citation
Total:
7,815
Last 6 Year:
4,619
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.591
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PD Cowley
PD Cowley
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Biology
Ecology
Fisheries
Ichthyology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 3
Country:
# 331
Region:
# 618
World:
# 90,405
H-Index
Total:
47
Last 6 Year:
27
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.574
i10 Index
Total:
131
Last 6 Year:
88
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.672
Citation
Total:
7,888
Last 6 Year:
3,893
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.494
Baird, D
Baird, D
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Marine ecology
environmental sciences
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 52
Country:
# 334
Region:
# 622
World:
# 91,549
H-Index
Total:
47
Last 6 Year:
20
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.426
i10 Index
Total:
95
Last 6 Year:
37
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.389
Citation
Total:
7,406
Last 6 Year:
1,490
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.201
Adriaan And Sophie Reinecke
Adriaan And Sophie Reinecke
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 53
Country:
# 335
Region:
# 623
World:
# 91,590
H-Index
Total:
47
Last 6 Year:
19
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.404
i10 Index
Total:
119
Last 6 Year:
48
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.403
Citation
Total:
6,547
Last 6 Year:
1,513
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.231
John Hargrove
John Hargrove
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Tsetse biology
trypanosomiasis
HIV
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 54
Country:
# 336
Region:
# 624
World:
# 91,736
H-Index
Total:
47
Last 6 Year:
16
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.340
i10 Index
Total:
113
Last 6 Year:
48
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.425
Citation
Total:
6,728
Last 6 Year:
1,101
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.164
Gueguim Kana Evariste Bosco
Gueguim Kana Evariste Bosco
University of Kwazulu Natal
University of Kwazulu Natal
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Fermentation technology
Bioprocess modelling and optimization
Biofuel research
Bioreactor design
Artificial Intelligence
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 30
Country:
# 340
Region:
# 639
World:
# 92,432
H-Index
Total:
46
Last 6 Year:
39
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.848
i10 Index
Total:
85
Last 6 Year:
77
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.906
Citation
Total:
5,545
Last 6 Year:
4,212
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.760
Krystal Tolley
Krystal Tolley
South African National Biodiversity Institute
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Herpetology
Africa
Biogeography
Phylogenetics
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 2
Country:
# 349
Region:
# 667
World:
# 94,889
H-Index
Total:
46
Last 6 Year:
28
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.609
i10 Index
Total:
126
Last 6 Year:
93
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.738
Citation
Total:
7,260
Last 6 Year:
3,354
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.462
Nicoli Nattrass
Nicoli Nattrass
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Distribution
development
human wildlife conflict
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 91
Country:
# 354
Region:
# 674
World:
# 95,818
H-Index
Total:
46
Last 6 Year:
24
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.522
i10 Index
Total:
157
Last 6 Year:
60
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.382
Citation
Total:
9,414
Last 6 Year:
2,643
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.281
John Hoffmann
John Hoffmann
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
biological control
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 92
Country:
# 355
Region:
# 675
World:
# 95,884
H-Index
Total:
46
Last 6 Year:
24
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.522
i10 Index
Total:
111
Last 6 Year:
67
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.604
Citation
Total:
6,088
Last 6 Year:
1,982
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.326
Conrad Matthee
Conrad Matthee
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Evolutionary Biology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 56
Country:
# 356
Region:
# 676
World:
# 96,203
H-Index
Total:
46
Last 6 Year:
22
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.478
i10 Index
Total:
108
Last 6 Year:
79
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.731
Citation
Total:
6,838
Last 6 Year:
2,238
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.327
Arvind Kumar Gupta
Arvind Kumar Gupta
North West University
North West University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
16S rRNA gene
bacterial diversity
insect gut bacteria
microbial community
Metagenomics
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 11
Country:
# 375
Region:
# 723
World:
# 99,847
H-Index
Total:
45
Last 6 Year:
28
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.622
i10 Index
Total:
222
Last 6 Year:
98
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.441
Citation
Total:
9,844
Last 6 Year:
3,940
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.400
Shankar Aswani
Shankar Aswani
Rhodes University
Rhodes University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
human ecology
coastal management
climate change
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 9
Country:
# 376
Region:
# 726
World:
# 100,081
H-Index
Total:
45
Last 6 Year:
28
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.622
i10 Index
Total:
76
Last 6 Year:
62
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.816
Citation
Total:
7,727
Last 6 Year:
3,058
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.396
M.Iqbal Parker
M.Iqbal Parker
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Cancer Molecular Biology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 97
Country:
# 381
Region:
# 732
World:
# 100,736
H-Index
Total:
45
Last 6 Year:
25
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.556
i10 Index
Total:
88
Last 6 Year:
56
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.636
Citation
Total:
5,207
Last 6 Year:
2,175
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.418
Coleen Moloney
Coleen Moloney
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 98
Country:
# 382
Region:
# 734
World:
# 101,125
H-Index
Total:
45
Last 6 Year:
23
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.511
i10 Index
Total:
99
Last 6 Year:
47
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.475
Citation
Total:
10,415
Last 6 Year:
4,993
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.479
Robin Crewe
Robin Crewe
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
social behaviour
chemical ecology
social insects
honeybee
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 36
Country:
# 383
Region:
# 736
World:
# 101,644
H-Index
Total:
45
Last 6 Year:
19
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.422
i10 Index
Total:
131
Last 6 Year:
45
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.344
Citation
Total:
6,131
Last 6 Year:
1,557
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.254
Justin O'riain
Justin O'riain
University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Behavioural ecology
conservation
Human-wildlife conflict
biodiversity
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 100
Country:
# 394
Region:
# 757
World:
# 103,597
H-Index
Total:
44
Last 6 Year:
33
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.750
i10 Index
Total:
106
Last 6 Year:
91
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.858
Citation
Total:
7,428
Last 6 Year:
3,266
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.440
Daryl Codron
Daryl Codron
University of the Free State
University of the Free State
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Stable isotope ecology
Wildlife ecology
Evolutionary ecology
Palaeoecology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 6
Country:
# 400
Region:
# 768
World:
# 104,849
H-Index
Total:
44
Last 6 Year:
29
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.659
i10 Index
Total:
98
Last 6 Year:
83
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.847
Citation
Total:
5,925
Last 6 Year:
2,762
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.466
H Bouwman
H Bouwman
North West University
North West University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Ecotoxicology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 15
Country:
# 422
Region:
# 827
World:
# 109,943
H-Index
Total:
43
Last 6 Year:
30
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.698
i10 Index
Total:
119
Last 6 Year:
71
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.597
Citation
Total:
7,254
Last 6 Year:
3,677
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.507
Martin H. Villet
Martin H. Villet
Rhodes University
Rhodes University
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Zoology
Forensic Biology
Biodiversity
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 10
Country:
# 428
Region:
# 836
World:
# 110,659
H-Index
Total:
43
Last 6 Year:
28
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.651
i10 Index
Total:
122
Last 6 Year:
71
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.582
Citation
Total:
6,233
Last 6 Year:
2,559
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.411
Barry Lovegrove
Barry Lovegrove
University of Kwazulu Natal
University of Kwazulu Natal
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Evolutionary physiology
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 36
Country:
# 437
Region:
# 854
World:
# 113,248
H-Index
Total:
43
Last 6 Year:
18
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.419
i10 Index
Total:
81
Last 6 Year:
44
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.543
Citation
Total:
5,971
Last 6 Year:
1,405
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.235
Colleen Downs
Colleen Downs
University of Kwazulu Natal
University of Kwazulu Natal
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Terrestrial vertebrate physiology
ecology and conservation
H-Index Rankings
University / Institution:
# 39
Country:
# 450
Region:
# 885
World:
# 115,861
H-Index
Total:
42
Last 6 Year:
30
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.714
i10 Index
Total:
279
Last 6 Year:
182
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.652
Citation
Total:
8,417
Last 6 Year:
4,835
Last 6 Year/Total:
0.574
AD Scientific Index - World Scientists Rankings - 2024 H INDEX i10 INDEX CITATION
University / Institution Country Region World Name Country University / Institution Subject Total Last 6 year Last 6 year/total Total Last 6 year Last 6 year/total Total Last 6 year Last 6 year/total
1 4 15 1,515
David M. RichardsonDavid M. Richardson
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

invasion ecology | invasion biology | invasion science | conservation biology | biological invasions |

152 101 0.664 491 410 0.835 95,483 39,372 0.412
1 11 27 4,731
Richard M. CowlingRichard M. Cowling
South Africa Nelson Mandela University Nelson Mandela University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Plant diversity and evolution | palaeovegetation science | conservation science |

116 50 0.431 379 249 0.657 44,378 11,248 0.253
4 12 28 5,339
William BondWilliam Bond
South Africa University of Cape Town University of Cape Town Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Ecology | evolution |

112 74 0.661 304 225 0.740 65,290 27,102 0.415
5 16 32 6,162
Robert J ScholesRobert J Scholes
South Africa University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand Natural Sciences / Biological Science

carbon cycle | savannas | earth observation | biodiversity |

108 68 0.630 310 206 0.665 151,053 54,925 0.364
3 40 75 14,499
Brian W. Van WilgenBrian W. Van Wilgen
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Applied ecology | fire ecology | invasion ecology | ecosystem management |

86 50 0.581 206 150 0.728 24,046 8,671 0.361
1 45 82 15,593
AJ AfolayanAJ Afolayan
South Africa University of Fort Hare University of Fort Hare Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Biological science | phytomedicine | botany |

84 59 0.702 355 284 0.800 24,566 12,004 0.489
4 48 85 16,309
Guy MidgleyGuy Midgley
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Ecology | conservation Biology | Earth system science | Climate change |

83 58 0.699 186 130 0.699 53,989 23,479 0.435
1 69 112 22,450
Whitfield, AKWhitfield, AK
South Africa South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Estuarine ecology |

76 38 0.500 215 147 0.684 19,070 6,651 0.349
5 74 122 25,109
Jacobus EloffJacobus Eloff
South Africa University of Pretoria University of Pretoria Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Medicinal Plants | Ethnobotany | Phytochemistry | Phytomedicine | Ethnopharmacology |

73 49 0.671 270 204 0.756 23,126 9,945 0.430
12 75 129 26,527
Michael J. SamwaysMichael J. Samways
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Insect conservation | invertebrate conservation | conservation biology | landscape ecology |

72 44 0.611 354 211 0.596 23,779 9,830 0.413
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14 79 134 28,460
Andrew ForbesAndrew Forbes
South Africa University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand Natural Sciences / Biological Science

laser resonators | laser beam shaping | orbital angular momentum | structured light |

70 61 0.871 235 194 0.826 18,747 13,531 0.722
15 82 139 29,153
Norman Owen-SmithNorman Owen-Smith
South Africa University of the Witwatersrand University of the Witwatersrand Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Wildlife Ecology |

70 41 0.586 192 123 0.641 19,695 6,076 0.309
6 88 146 30,293
Slotow, RHSlotow, RH
South Africa University of Kwazulu Natal University of Kwazulu Natal Natural Sciences / Biological Science

conservation | ecology | zoology |

69 45 0.652 245 186 0.759 16,487 8,102 0.491
19 107 181 35,808
John WilsonJohn Wilson
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Ecology | Invasion Science | Biological Invasions |

65 52 0.800 161 146 0.907 18,139 10,574 0.583
2 113 192 38,087
Graham Ih KerleyGraham Ih Kerley
South Africa Nelson Mandela University Nelson Mandela University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Conservation biology | megaherbivore ecology | predator prey interactions | ecological history |

64 41 0.641 216 135 0.625 15,623 6,694 0.428
8 123 209 40,190
Nigel C BennettNigel C Bennett
South Africa University of Pretoria University of Pretoria Natural Sciences / Biological Science

mole-rats | Reproduction | physiology... |

63 37 0.587 350 241 0.689 17,321 7,326 0.423
9 125 217 41,791
Matt HiltonMatt Hilton
South Africa University of Kwazulu Natal University of Kwazulu Natal Natural Sciences / Biological Science

galaxy evolution | clusters of galaxies | cosmology |

62 42 0.677 123 109 0.886 14,210 7,718 0.543
10 126 219 41,975
Mathieu RougetMathieu Rouget
South Africa University of Kwazulu Natal University of Kwazulu Natal Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Biological invasions | biodiversity conservation | land use planning | socio-ecological systems |

62 40 0.645 117 103 0.880 18,947 6,178 0.326
7 127 220 41,996
Ben-Erik Van WykBen-Erik Van Wyk
South Africa University of Johannesburg University of Johannesburg Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Taxonomy | Ethnobotany | Medicinal plants | Apiaceae | Umbelliferae |

62 39 0.629 270 127 0.470 19,214 7,428 0.387
8 133 228 43,424
Heidi AbrahamseHeidi Abrahamse
South Africa University of Johannesburg University of Johannesburg Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Photobiology | Photochemistry | Photodynamic therapy | Wound healing | Stem cells |

61 47 0.770 203 175 0.862 14,377 9,914 0.690
11 158 266 48,793
Michael J LawesMichael J Lawes
South Africa University of Kwazulu Natal University of Kwazulu Natal Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Fire ecology | savanna ecology | forest ecology |

59 36 0.610 177 118 0.667 12,509 4,899 0.392
15 199 355 61,737
Z. Wilhelm De BeerZ. Wilhelm De Beer
South Africa University of Pretoria University of Pretoria Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Fungal taxonomy | insect - fungus interactions |

54 38 0.704 154 126 0.818 16,492 9,016 0.547
16 205 365 63,186
Rudi Van AardeRudi Van Aarde
South Africa University of Pretoria University of Pretoria Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Conservation Ecology | African elephants | Forest restoration |

54 28 0.519 167 70 0.419 8,942 2,722 0.304
32 220 401 68,292
Karen EslerKaren Esler
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Conservation Ecology | Restoration Ecology | Social-Ecological Systems | Invasion Biology |

52 37 0.712 192 146 0.760 11,688 5,989 0.512
22 244 445 72,762
Susan W. NicolsonSusan W. Nicolson
South Africa University of Pretoria University of Pretoria Natural Sciences / Biological Science

pollination | physiology | nectar-feeding birds | honey bees |

51 32 0.627 138 68 0.493 12,748 5,437 0.426
36 255 459 74,345
Terence John RobinsonTerence John Robinson
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Evolutionary genetics | Molecular cytogenetics | Mammalian systematics | Phylogenomics |

51 18 0.353 141 52 0.369 8,658 2,021 0.233
73 277 492 77,168
Res AltweggRes Altwegg
South Africa University of Cape Town University of Cape Town Natural Sciences / Biological Science

population ecology | statistical ecology |

50 29 0.580 117 84 0.718 7,364 3,153 0.428
44 280 499 77,915
Kathryn MyburghKathryn Myburgh
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Skeletal Muscle Physiology | Biology and Biotechnology |

50 25 0.500 93 53 0.570 17,227 10,503 0.610
77 293 538 81,188
John BoltonJohn Bolton
South Africa University of Cape Town University of Cape Town Natural Sciences / Biological Science

marine biology | seaweed | aquaculture | biogeography | Africa |

49 29 0.592 145 82 0.566 8,147 3,648 0.448
28 299 556 83,385
Andrew MckechnieAndrew Mckechnie
South Africa University of Pretoria University of Pretoria Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Evolutionary Physiology | Ornithology | Stable Isotopes | Climate Change |

48 39 0.813 124 106 0.855 7,815 4,619 0.591
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3 331 618 90,405
PD CowleyPD Cowley
South Africa South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Biology | Ecology | Fisheries | Ichthyology |

47 27 0.574 131 88 0.672 7,888 3,893 0.494
52 334 622 91,549
Baird, DBaird, D
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Marine ecology | environmental sciences |

47 20 0.426 95 37 0.389 7,406 1,490 0.201
53 335 623 91,590
Adriaan And Sophie ReineckeAdriaan And Sophie Reinecke
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

47 19 0.404 119 48 0.403 6,547 1,513 0.231
54 336 624 91,736
John HargroveJohn Hargrove
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Tsetse biology | trypanosomiasis | HIV |

47 16 0.340 113 48 0.425 6,728 1,101 0.164
30 340 639 92,432
Gueguim Kana Evariste BoscoGueguim Kana Evariste Bosco
South Africa University of Kwazulu Natal University of Kwazulu Natal Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Fermentation technology | Bioprocess modelling and optimization | Biofuel research | Bioreactor design | Artificial Intelligence |

46 39 0.848 85 77 0.906 5,545 4,212 0.760
2 349 667 94,889
Krystal TolleyKrystal Tolley
South Africa South African National Biodiversity Institute South African National Biodiversity Institute Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Herpetology | Africa | Biogeography | Phylogenetics |

46 28 0.609 126 93 0.738 7,260 3,354 0.462
91 354 674 95,818
Nicoli NattrassNicoli Nattrass
South Africa University of Cape Town University of Cape Town Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Distribution | development | human wildlife conflict |

46 24 0.522 157 60 0.382 9,414 2,643 0.281
92 355 675 95,884
John HoffmannJohn Hoffmann
South Africa University of Cape Town University of Cape Town Natural Sciences / Biological Science

biological control |

46 24 0.522 111 67 0.604 6,088 1,982 0.326
56 356 676 96,203
Conrad MattheeConrad Matthee
South Africa Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Evolutionary Biology |

46 22 0.478 108 79 0.731 6,838 2,238 0.327
11 375 723 99,847
Arvind Kumar GuptaArvind Kumar Gupta
South Africa North West University North West University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

16S rRNA gene | bacterial diversity | insect gut bacteria | microbial community | Metagenomics |

45 28 0.622 222 98 0.441 9,844 3,940 0.400
9 376 726 100,081
Shankar AswaniShankar Aswani
South Africa Rhodes University Rhodes University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

human ecology | coastal management | climate change |

45 28 0.622 76 62 0.816 7,727 3,058 0.396
97 381 732 100,736
M.Iqbal ParkerM.Iqbal Parker
South Africa University of Cape Town University of Cape Town Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Cancer Molecular Biology |

45 25 0.556 88 56 0.636 5,207 2,175 0.418
98 382 734 101,125
Coleen MoloneyColeen Moloney
South Africa University of Cape Town University of Cape Town Natural Sciences / Biological Science

45 23 0.511 99 47 0.475 10,415 4,993 0.479
36 383 736 101,644
Robin CreweRobin Crewe
South Africa University of Pretoria University of Pretoria Natural Sciences / Biological Science

social behaviour | chemical ecology | social insects | honeybee |

45 19 0.422 131 45 0.344 6,131 1,557 0.254
100 394 757 103,597
Justin O'riainJustin O'riain
South Africa University of Cape Town University of Cape Town Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Behavioural ecology | conservation | Human-wildlife conflict | biodiversity |

44 33 0.750 106 91 0.858 7,428 3,266 0.440
6 400 768 104,849
Daryl CodronDaryl Codron
South Africa University of the Free State University of the Free State Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Stable isotope ecology | Wildlife ecology | Evolutionary ecology | Palaeoecology |

44 29 0.659 98 83 0.847 5,925 2,762 0.466
15 422 827 109,943
H BouwmanH Bouwman
South Africa North West University North West University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Ecotoxicology |

43 30 0.698 119 71 0.597 7,254 3,677 0.507
10 428 836 110,659
Martin H. VilletMartin H. Villet
South Africa Rhodes University Rhodes University Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Zoology | Forensic Biology | Biodiversity |

43 28 0.651 122 71 0.582 6,233 2,559 0.411
36 437 854 113,248
Barry LovegroveBarry Lovegrove
South Africa University of Kwazulu Natal University of Kwazulu Natal Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Evolutionary physiology |

43 18 0.419 81 44 0.543 5,971 1,405 0.235
39 450 885 115,861
Colleen DownsColleen Downs
South Africa University of Kwazulu Natal University of Kwazulu Natal Natural Sciences / Biological Science

Terrestrial vertebrate physiology | ecology and conservation |

42 30 0.714 279 182 0.652 8,417 4,835 0.574