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South Africa 9 Scientists H-Index Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering Rankings - 2026

This real-time ranking measures researchers’ academic productivity and impact at global, continental, national, and institutional levels using total and recent 5-year H-index data. Comparative analysis is available across 13 main fields and 221 academic disciplines.

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Total 9 scientist, 1 country, 5 institution , Updates every 3 days
* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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75,130
World Rank
South Africa
267
Country Rank
Central University of Technology Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Igor Yadroitsev (Ihar Yadroitsau)
Central University of Technology Bloemfontein, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Metal Additive Manufacturing | Additive Manufacturing | Selective Laser Meltin

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    53
  • Last 5 Years
    45
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.849
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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535,818
World Rank
South Africa
2,916
Country Rank
University of Kwazulu Natal Logo
248
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Riaan Stopforth
University of Kwazulu Natal Durban, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
robots | UAVs | mechatronics | bio-mechatronics | bio-engineerin

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    19
  • Last 5 Years
    14
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.737
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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805,274
World Rank
South Africa
4,654
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
534
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Gerro J Prinsloo
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Smart City Smart Microgrid | Smart Energy Systems | Smart Villages | Intelligent Energy Management Systems | Solar Co-generation Of

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    13
  • Last 5 Years
    10
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.769
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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1,212,507
World Rank
South Africa
7,824
Country Rank
University of Kwazulu Natal Logo
615
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Jared Padayachee
University of Kwazulu Natal Durban, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
mechatronics | robotics | manufacturing | operations research | machine desig

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    8
  • Last 5 Years
    7
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.875
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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1,338,764
World Rank
South Africa
8,792
Country Rank
Nelson Mandela University Logo
120
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Peter Odedeyi
Nelson Mandela University Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics | Ultra-Precision Machining | Robotics | AI | Machine learning and Industrial Automatio

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    7
  • Last 5 Years
    6
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.857
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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1,341,141
World Rank
South Africa
8,815
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
845
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Chioniso Dube
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Aerial robotics | Mobile robotics | Robotic manipulators | Mechatronic

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    7
  • Last 5 Years
    6
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.857
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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1,872,675
World Rank
South Africa
12,972
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
1,238
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Nicole Catherine Taylor
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering | Human cyber-physical systems | Human-system integration | Human factor

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    4
  • Last 5 Years
    4
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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2,354,561
World Rank
South Africa
17,461
Country Rank
University of Kwazulu Natal Logo
1,351
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Ingrid R Botha
University of Kwazulu Natal Durban, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering | Soft Robotics | Dielectric Elastomers | 3D Printing | Shape-Memory Polymer

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    2
  • Last 5 Years
    2
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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2,475,781
World Rank
South Africa
18,456
Country Rank
Nelson Mandela University Logo
305
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Toktam Jafarpour
Nelson Mandela University Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics | Medical device

H-Index Metrics

  • Total
    1
  • Last 5 Years
    1
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    1.000
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