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Engineering & Technology i10 Productivity Rankings in South Africa - 2026

Discover the only real-time global i10 Index ranking that measures the productivity of 2.6 million scientists worldwide. By analyzing both total and last 5 years’ i10 values, this ranking highlights consistency and sustained academic contribution. Compare performance at global, continental, national, and institutional levels across 13 main fields and 221 disciplines.

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Total 2,233 scientist , 74 institution , Updates every 3 days
* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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11,563
World Rank
South Africa
44
Country Rank
Tshwane University of Technology Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Abimbola Patricia Popoola
Tshwane University of Technology Pretoria, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Advanced Engineering Materials | Corrosion Engineering | Surface Technologie

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    341
  • Last 5 Years
    250
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.733
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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11,787
World Rank
South Africa
46
Country Rank
South African Astronomical Observatory Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
D. Buckley
South African Astronomical Observatory Cape Town, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Aerospace Engineering
Astronom

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    339
  • Last 5 Years
    198
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.584
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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12,610
World Rank
South Africa
48
Country Rank
Rhodes University Logo
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Charlie Shackleton
Rhodes University Grahamstown, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Environmental Science & Engineering

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    329
  • Last 5 Years
    239
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.726
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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16,407
World Rank
South Africa
68
Country Rank
University of Johannesburg Logo
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Tshilidzi Marwala
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence | AI Governance | Polic

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    296
  • Last 5 Years
    158
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.534
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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17,421
World Rank
South Africa
72
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Andries Engelbrecht
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Swarm Intelligence | Evolutionary Computation | Neural Networks | Optimization | Data Analytic

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    288
  • Last 5 Years
    180
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.625
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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17,694
World Rank
South Africa
75
Country Rank
North West University Logo
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Markus Boettcher
North West University Potchefstroom, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Astrophysic

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    286
  • Last 5 Years
    201
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.703
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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19,599
World Rank
South Africa
87
Country Rank
University of the Western Cape Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Ruud Schropp
University of the Western Cape Bellville, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Energy Engineering
photovoltaics | nanomaterials | nanophotonic

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    274
  • Last 5 Years
    95
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.347
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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19,933
World Rank
South Africa
88
Country Rank
North West University Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Christo Venter
North West University Potchefstroom, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Civil Engineering
Pulsars | gamma-ray astronomy | globular clusters | cosmic ray

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    271
  • Last 5 Years
    236
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.871
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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20,139
World Rank
South Africa
92
Country Rank
University of Cape Town Logo
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
TH Jarrett
University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
astronomy and astrophysic

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    270
  • Last 5 Years
    194
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.719
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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20,449
World Rank
South Africa
93
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Pradeep Kumar
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Bioengineering
Neuromaterials | Biomaterials Science | Pharmaceutical Technology | Neurotrauma | Regenerative Medicin

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    268
  • Last 5 Years
    219
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.817
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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21,697
World Rank
South Africa
100
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Viness Pillay
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Bioengineering
Biomaterials | Advanced Drug Delivery | Atomistic Simulations | Implant | Neurotherapeutic

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    261
  • Last 5 Years
    187
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.716
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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22,180
World Rank
South Africa
103
Country Rank
Durban University of Technology Logo
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Faizal Bux
Durban University of Technology Durban, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Environmental Science & Engineering
Wastewater Technology | Algal Biotechnology | Biofuels | Bioremediatio

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    258
  • Last 5 Years
    223
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.864
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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24,360
World Rank
South Africa
113
Country Rank
University of Pretoria Logo
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Mohsen Sharifpur
University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Convective Nanofluids | Computational Heat Transfer | Multiphase | Energy Optimization | Solar-Therma

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    247
  • Last 5 Years
    242
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.980
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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25,908
World Rank
South Africa
122
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
David Dorrell
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Electrical & Electronic Engineering
electric machines | motors | renewable energy | power system

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    241
  • Last 5 Years
    157
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.651
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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29,573
World Rank
South Africa
139
Country Rank
University of Johannesburg Logo
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Peter Olubambi
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Spark Plasma Sintering | Additive Manufacturing | Nanoindentation | Tribocorrosio

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    226
  • Last 5 Years
    206
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.912
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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29,996
World Rank
South Africa
143
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Bao-Zhu Guo
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Control Theor

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    225
  • Last 5 Years
    147
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.653
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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30,403
World Rank
South Africa
144
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Johann Gorgens
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    223
  • Last 5 Years
    197
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.883
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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30,431
World Rank
South Africa
145
Country Rank
Walter Sisulu University Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Wellington Didibhuku Thwala
Walter Sisulu University Mthatha, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Civil Engineering
Industry 4.0 | Civil Engineering | Construction Project Management | Building and Constructio

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    223
  • Last 5 Years
    187
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.839
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Rankings

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30,555
World Rank
South Africa
147
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Gerard Tromp
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Bioinformatics | statistic

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    223
  • Last 5 Years
    130
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.583
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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34,507
World Rank
South Africa
161
Country Rank
North West University Logo
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Damian C. Onwudiwe
North West University Potchefstroom, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Materials Chemistry | Nanotechnology | Chemical Engineering | Water Treatment | Environmental Analysi

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    210
  • Last 5 Years
    197
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.938
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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34,969
World Rank
South Africa
163
Country Rank
University of Johannesburg Logo
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Charles Mbohwa
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Environmental Science & Engineering
sustainability engineering | biogas | LCA | Future Technologie

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    209
  • Last 5 Years
    161
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.770
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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38,082
World Rank
South Africa
171
Country Rank
University of Cape Town Logo
30
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
George Ekama
University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Environmental Science & Engineering
Environmental Engineernin

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    201
  • Last 5 Years
    99
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.493
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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41,248
World Rank
South Africa
181
Country Rank
Tshwane University of Technology Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Yskandar Hamam
Tshwane University of Technology Pretoria, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Optimisation | Modelling | Control | Power systems | Piping Network

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    193
  • Last 5 Years
    121
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.627
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Rankings

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42,468
World Rank
South Africa
183
Country Rank
University of Johannesburg Logo
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Nic Beukes
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Earth Sciences
Economic Geology | Iron and manganese deposits | Precambrian geology | Sedimentology and basin analyses

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    190
  • Last 5 Years
    147
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.774
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* Total i10 Index Rankings

Rankings

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42,872
World Rank
South Africa
186
Country Rank
University of Kwazulu Natal Logo
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Precious Sibanda
University of Kwazulu Natal Durban, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Fluid Dynamics | Numerical Method

i-10 Metrics

  • Total
    189
  • Last 5 Years
    151
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.799
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