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Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering Highly Cited Researchers 145 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
104,740
World Rank
384
Country Rank
4
University
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1
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Biotechnology | Microbiology | Enzyme Technolog
Biotechnology | Microbiology | Enzyme Technolog
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Total10,786
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Last 5 Years5,550
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Last 5 Years / Total0.515
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
114,964
World Rank
434
Country Rank
60
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
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Total9,950
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Last 5 Years5,962
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Last 5 Years / Total0.599
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
116,528
World Rank
440
Country Rank
33
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
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Total9,834
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Last 5 Years4,891
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Last 5 Years / Total0.497
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
117,052
World Rank
442
Country Rank
62
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Yeast | wine | microbial ecology | cellular and molecular biology | sensory scienc
Yeast | wine | microbial ecology | cellular and molecular biology | sensory scienc
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Total9,796
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Last 5 Years4,169
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Last 5 Years / Total0.426
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
138,572
World Rank
547
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
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Total8,418
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Last 5 Years2,916
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Last 5 Years / Total0.346
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
171,886
World Rank
700
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
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Total6,864
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Last 5 Years3,904
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Last 5 Years / Total0.569
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
174,446
World Rank
706
Country Rank
35
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Food-Energy-Water Systems | Blockchain | Prescriptive Analytics | Machine Learning | Cyber-Physical System
Food-Energy-Water Systems | Blockchain | Prescriptive Analytics | Machine Learning | Cyber-Physical System
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Total6,767
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Last 5 Years5,981
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Last 5 Years / Total0.884
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
178,507
World Rank
734
Country Rank
37
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total6,618
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Last 5 Years5,290
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Last 5 Years / Total0.799
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
183,118
World Rank
754
Country Rank
39
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Food Technology | Innovative Foods | Value Addition | Functional Foods | Additive Food Manufacturin
Food Technology | Innovative Foods | Value Addition | Functional Foods | Additive Food Manufacturin
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Total6,455
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Last 5 Years5,990
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Last 5 Years / Total0.928
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
184,694
World Rank
762
Country Rank
62
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Agricultural and Food Engineering | Food Science and Technology | Environmental Control | Renewabl
Agricultural and Food Engineering | Food Science and Technology | Environmental Control | Renewabl
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Total6,401
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Last 5 Years4,171
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Last 5 Years / Total0.652
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
192,064
World Rank
789
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Cereal science | Cereal chemistry | Fruits | Underutilised grains from sub-Saharan Afric
Cereal science | Cereal chemistry | Fruits | Underutilised grains from sub-Saharan Afric
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Total6,156
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Last 5 Years4,394
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Last 5 Years / Total0.714
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
222,292
World Rank
929
Country Rank
79
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Citation Metrics
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Total5,295
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Last 5 Years3,308
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Last 5 Years / Total0.625
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
229,505
World Rank
969
Country Rank
86
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Citation Metrics
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Total5,120
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Last 5 Years2,693
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Last 5 Years / Total0.526
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
238,718
World Rank
1,006
Country Rank
68
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Molecular Biology | TB | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Endophytes | drug discovery
Molecular Biology | TB | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Endophytes | drug discovery
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Total4,912
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Last 5 Years2,964
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Last 5 Years / Total0.603
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
249,854
World Rank
1,057
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Tourism | Climate Change | Sustainable Development | tourism aviation | COVID-1
Tourism | Climate Change | Sustainable Development | tourism aviation | COVID-1
Citation Metrics
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Total4,675
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Last 5 Years4,604
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Last 5 Years / Total0.985
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
263,476
World Rank
1,137
Country Rank
143
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Citation Metrics
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Total4,415
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Last 5 Years1,732
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Last 5 Years / Total0.392
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
281,071
World Rank
1,228
Country Rank
59
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Agricultural Economics | Development Economics | Data Analytics | Food Policy | Impact Assessmen
Agricultural Economics | Development Economics | Data Analytics | Food Policy | Impact Assessmen
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Total4,105
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Last 5 Years3,887
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Last 5 Years / Total0.947
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
304,716
World Rank
1,337
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Organic Chemistry | Natural Product Chemistry | Organic Synthesi
Organic Chemistry | Natural Product Chemistry | Organic Synthesi
Citation Metrics
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Total3,741
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Last 5 Years1,342
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Last 5 Years / Total0.359
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
318,229
World Rank
1,420
Country Rank
128
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Citation Metrics
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Total3,556
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Last 5 Years3,105
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Last 5 Years / Total0.873
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
341,452
World Rank
1,550
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Lignocellulose functionalisation | biocatalysis | bioactive compounds | antioxidants | oxidase
Lignocellulose functionalisation | biocatalysis | bioactive compounds | antioxidants | oxidase
Citation Metrics
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Total3,266
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Last 5 Years1,803
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Last 5 Years / Total0.552
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
360,074
World Rank
1,643
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Bioprocess Technology | Environmental Microbiology | Waste Valorization | Indigenous Fermented Food
Bioprocess Technology | Environmental Microbiology | Waste Valorization | Indigenous Fermented Food
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Total3,061
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Last 5 Years2,766
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Last 5 Years / Total0.904
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
378,761
World Rank
1,738
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Food and Nutrition Security | Land Reform | Agriculture and Small Farmer Development | Socioeconomi
Food and Nutrition Security | Land Reform | Agriculture and Small Farmer Development | Socioeconomi
Citation Metrics
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Total2,875
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Last 5 Years1,144
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Last 5 Years / Total0.398
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
385,648
World Rank
1,773
Country Rank
155
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Crop Science | Plant Physiology | Sustainable Agro-Ecosystems | Circular Bio-nutrient Econom
Crop Science | Plant Physiology | Sustainable Agro-Ecosystems | Circular Bio-nutrient Econom
Citation Metrics
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Total2,809
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Last 5 Years2,377
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Last 5 Years / Total0.846
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
392,132
World Rank
1,806
Country Rank
159
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Food Science- Science & Technology of cereal & legume grains: quality | safety | & functionalit
Food Science- Science & Technology of cereal & legume grains: quality | safety | & functionalit
Citation Metrics
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Total2,749
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Last 5 Years2,166
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Last 5 Years / Total0.788
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
411,198
World Rank
1,924
Country Rank
141
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Engineering & Technology / Food Science and Engineering
Food Value Addition | Food Product Development | Nutrient and Metabolite Profilin
Food Value Addition | Food Product Development | Nutrient and Metabolite Profilin
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Total2,582
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Last 5 Years2,402
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Last 5 Years / Total0.930
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