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Engineering & Technology Highly Cited Researchers 114 Scientists Citation in South Africa Rankings - 2026
See how widely and consistently research is cited with real-time citation rankings.
Covering 2.6 million scientists, this list evaluates both total and last 5 years’ citation counts to measure scientific influence and highlight Highly Cited Researchers.
Built on transparency, it also addresses unethical practices and encourages reporting of violations. Compare results across 13 fields and 221 disciplines.
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
20,375
World Rank
62
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
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Total35,890
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Last 5 Years19,592
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Last 5 Years / Total0.546
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
110,770
World Rank
415
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Spark Plasma Sintering | Additive Manufacturing | Nanoindentation | Tribocorrosio
Spark Plasma Sintering | Additive Manufacturing | Nanoindentation | Tribocorrosio
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Total10,276
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Last 5 Years8,044
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Last 5 Years / Total0.783
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
138,609
World Rank
548
Country Rank
45
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
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Total8,416
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Last 5 Years2,104
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Last 5 Years / Total0.250
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
139,054
World Rank
551
Country Rank
127
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
mining sustainability | minerals processing | process mineralogy | flotatio
mining sustainability | minerals processing | process mineralogy | flotatio
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Total8,391
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Last 5 Years4,019
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Last 5 Years / Total0.479
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
144,631
World Rank
578
Country Rank
49
University
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5
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
sanitation | water | chemical engineering | sustainability | anaerobic digestio
sanitation | water | chemical engineering | sustainability | anaerobic digestio
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Total8,093
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Last 5 Years3,081
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Last 5 Years / Total0.381
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
155,475
World Rank
619
Country Rank
52
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Chemical Product Design (mainly on systems for physical and chemical malaria vector control via controlled release of insect re
Chemical Product Design (mainly on systems for physical and chemical malaria vector control via controlled release of insect re
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Total7,563
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Last 5 Years3,115
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Last 5 Years / Total0.412
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
195,543
World Rank
807
Country Rank
186
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
catalysis | minerals processing | zeolites | flotatio
catalysis | minerals processing | zeolites | flotatio
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Total6,045
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Last 5 Years1,988
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Last 5 Years / Total0.329
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
195,548
World Rank
808
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Catalysis | catalytic energy conversion | fuel cell technology | surface chemistr
Catalysis | catalytic energy conversion | fuel cell technology | surface chemistr
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Total6,045
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Last 5 Years1,380
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Last 5 Years / Total0.228
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
211,487
World Rank
881
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering: Bioprocess and Environmental Engineerin
Chemical Engineering: Bioprocess and Environmental Engineerin
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Total5,575
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Last 5 Years3,112
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Last 5 Years / Total0.558
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
212,474
World Rank
888
Country Rank
37
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Coal Conversion Processes | Combustion | Gasification | Reaction Kinetic
Coal Conversion Processes | Combustion | Gasification | Reaction Kinetic
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Total5,548
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Last 5 Years3,121
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Last 5 Years / Total0.563
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
228,120
World Rank
959
Country Rank
216
University
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11
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Sustainable Development | Industrial Ecology | Waste Management | Biofuels | Life Cycle Assessmen
Sustainable Development | Industrial Ecology | Waste Management | Biofuels | Life Cycle Assessmen
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Total5,153
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Last 5 Years1,909
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Last 5 Years / Total0.370
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
241,571
World Rank
1,022
Country Rank
91
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Conducting Polymers | Nanotechnology | Adsorption | Physical propertie
Conducting Polymers | Nanotechnology | Adsorption | Physical propertie
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Total4,849
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Last 5 Years2,940
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Last 5 Years / Total0.606
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
256,424
World Rank
1,090
Country Rank
241
University
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13
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Industrial Crystallization | Water Treatment | Chemical Engineerin
Industrial Crystallization | Water Treatment | Chemical Engineerin
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Total4,547
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Last 5 Years2,223
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Last 5 Years / Total0.489
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
256,813
World Rank
1,094
Country Rank
130
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Batch Chemical Process Integration | Optimization | Process Systems Engineerin
Batch Chemical Process Integration | Optimization | Process Systems Engineerin
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Total4,540
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Last 5 Years2,106
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Last 5 Years / Total0.464
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
260,626
World Rank
1,123
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Water and wastewater treatment | Liquid extraction | Adsorptio
Water and wastewater treatment | Liquid extraction | Adsorptio
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Total4,469
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Last 5 Years4,307
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Last 5 Years / Total0.964
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
290,828
World Rank
1,266
Country Rank
108
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
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Total3,949
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Last 5 Years1,882
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Last 5 Years / Total0.477
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
293,791
World Rank
1,284
Country Rank
274
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
process mineralogy | applied mineralogy | geometallurg
process mineralogy | applied mineralogy | geometallurg
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Total3,903
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Last 5 Years2,174
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Last 5 Years / Total0.557
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
353,827
World Rank
1,610
Country Rank
39
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Citation Metrics
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Total3,127
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Last 5 Years1,449
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Last 5 Years / Total0.463
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
362,101
World Rank
1,654
Country Rank
119
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Coal and Biomass gasification | Oxy-combustion | Waste to Energy | Power to Ga
Coal and Biomass gasification | Oxy-combustion | Waste to Energy | Power to Ga
Citation Metrics
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Total3,040
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Last 5 Years2,578
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Last 5 Years / Total0.848
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
369,298
World Rank
1,688
Country Rank
331
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
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Total2,968
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Last 5 Years1,329
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Last 5 Years / Total0.448
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
370,632
World Rank
1,694
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Bioprocess engineering | Biological wastewater treatment | Biotechnology engineering | Green chemistr
Bioprocess engineering | Biological wastewater treatment | Biotechnology engineering | Green chemistr
Citation Metrics
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Total2,954
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Last 5 Years2,305
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Last 5 Years / Total0.780
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
396,339
World Rank
1,834
Country Rank
131
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Natural fiber composites | Nano cellulose | Hybrid composite
Natural fiber composites | Nano cellulose | Hybrid composite
Citation Metrics
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Total2,711
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Last 5 Years1,798
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Last 5 Years / Total0.663
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
397,483
World Rank
1,842
Country Rank
134
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Citation Metrics
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Total2,701
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Last 5 Years2,172
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Last 5 Years / Total0.804
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
421,633
World Rank
1,995
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Renewable energy | bioremediation of wastewater | resource recovery | waste valorisatio
Renewable energy | bioremediation of wastewater | resource recovery | waste valorisatio
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Total2,497
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Last 5 Years1,708
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Last 5 Years / Total0.684
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
476,967
World Rank
2,284
Country Rank
199
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Citation Metrics
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Total2,105
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Last 5 Years1,994
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Last 5 Years / Total0.947
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