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Architecture and Design Highly Cited Researchers 75 Scientists Citation in South Africa Rankings - 2025

Discover the world’s highly cited researchers through the AD Scientific Index 2025 Citation Rankings.
These rankings evaluate scientists based on their total and recent citation counts, capturing the breadth and real-time currency of academic recognition. Citation data reveals how widely a scholar’s work is referenced, applied, and extended across diverse disciplines. The rankings are routinely updated to reflect ongoing citation growth, while eliminating distortions from excessive co-authorship and institutional inflation. Premium tools provide access to detailed citation dynamics, unethical citation behavior detection, and field-normalized benchmarking.

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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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65,904
World Rank
South Africa
223
Country Rank
Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Ivan Turok
Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa Pretoria, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Cities | Regions | Urban economics | Economic geography | Urban plannin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    14,712
  • Last 6 Years
    5,198
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.353
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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224,852
World Rank
South Africa
943
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
117
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Marie Huchzermeyer
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture
Urban studies | housing | informal settlement

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,850
  • Last 6 Years
    1,569
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.324
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Rankings

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269,402
World Rank
South Africa
1,161
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
138
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Alison Todes
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    3,983
  • Last 6 Years
    1,550
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.389
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Rankings

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282,504
World Rank
South Africa
1,227
Country Rank
University of Pretoria Logo
109
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Chrisna Du Plessis
University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture
sustainability | regenerative design | urban resilienc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    3,770
  • Last 6 Years
    1,792
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.475
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Rankings

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323,397
World Rank
South Africa
1,441
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
165
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Philip Harrison
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
urban planning | cities | governance | chin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    3,215
  • Last 6 Years
    1,317
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.410
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Rankings

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386,760
World Rank
South Africa
1,777
Country Rank
University of Cape Town Logo
348
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Nancy Odendaal
University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Urban studies | smart urbanims | critical data studies | infrastructure studies | city plannin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,572
  • Last 6 Years
    1,658
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.645
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Rankings

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397,194
World Rank
South Africa
1,838
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
241
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Ronnie Donaldson
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Urban and tourism developmen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,483
  • Last 6 Years
    1,209
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.487
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Rankings

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484,359
World Rank
South Africa
2,310
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
249
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Karen Kotschy
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture
Complex social-ecological systems | resilience | monitoring | evaluation and learning | environmental managemen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,886
  • Last 6 Years
    986
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.523
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Rankings

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496,052
World Rank
South Africa
2,387
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
257
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Claire Bénit-Gbaffou
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture
urban politics and governanc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,821
  • Last 6 Years
    763
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.419
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Rankings

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556,668
World Rank
South Africa
2,731
Country Rank
Cape Peninsula University of Technology Logo
33
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Bertrand Tumbain Sone
Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cape Town, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture
metal oxide synthesis | gas sensors | wastewater treatment | water splitting | energy storag

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,524
  • Last 6 Years
    1,127
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.740
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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557,655
World Rank
South Africa
2,738
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
289
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Sarah Charlton
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture
housing and informal settlements | everyday practices | state development and urban polic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,520
  • Last 6 Years
    783
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.515
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Rankings

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593,597
World Rank
South Africa
2,959
Country Rank
University of Venda Logo
26
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
James Chakwizira
University of Venda Thohoyandou, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Transportation Planning | Infrastructure and Services | Sustainable Human Settlements | Planning La

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,394
  • Last 6 Years
    879
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.631
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Rankings

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768,055
World Rank
South Africa
3,980
Country Rank
University of Cape Town Logo
628
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Tanja Winkler
University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture
Planning theory | ethics | planning education | engaged scholarship | decolonialit

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    843
  • Last 6 Years
    407
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.483
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Rankings

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811,639
World Rank
South Africa
4,281
Country Rank
North West University Logo
229
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Ernst Drewes
North West University Potchefstroom, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Urban and Regional Planning | Regional Policy | Planning Law | Regional Economic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    744
  • Last 6 Years
    455
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.612
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Rankings

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820,583
World Rank
South Africa
4,341
Country Rank
University of the Free State Logo
120
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Verna Nel
University of the Free State Bloemfontein, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Resilience | complex adaptive systems | land use managemen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    725
  • Last 6 Years
    633
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.873
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Rankings

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864,755
World Rank
South Africa
4,636
Country Rank
University of Cape Town Logo
710
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Jennifer Whittal
University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture
Land tenure | cadastral systems | high water mark | coastal cadastre | communa

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    639
  • Last 6 Years
    412
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.645
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Rankings

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908,733
World Rank
South Africa
4,897
Country Rank
Tshwane University of Technology Logo
86
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Gerald Steyn
Tshwane University of Technology Pretoria, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture
Architectur

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    566
  • Last 6 Years
    318
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.562
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Rankings

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1,082,825
World Rank
South Africa
6,340
Country Rank
North West University Logo
372
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Louis Lategan
North West University Potchefstroom, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Urban and Regional Planning | Low-cost Housing | Informal Rental Housing | Green Urbanis

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    372
  • Last 6 Years
    329
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.884
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Rankings

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1,128,881
World Rank
South Africa
6,722
Country Rank
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa Logo
152
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Willemien Van Niekerk (Faling)
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa Pretoria, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Urban planning | disaster risk reduction | built environment | spatial planning | climate change adaptatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    334
  • Last 6 Years
    214
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.641
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Rankings

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1,140,828
World Rank
South Africa
6,815
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
660
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Neil Klug
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
urban planning policy and housin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    325
  • Last 6 Years
    171
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.526
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Rankings

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1,160,640
World Rank
South Africa
7,005
Country Rank
University of Johannesburg Logo
554
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Thembani Moyo
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
GIS | Digital Transformation | Smart Cities | Spatial analysis | Urban plannin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    310
  • Last 6 Years
    292
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.942
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Rankings

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1,239,404
World Rank
South Africa
7,662
Country Rank
University of Kwazulu Natal Logo
586
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Koyi Mchunu
University of Kwazulu Natal Durban, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Urban Plannin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    262
  • Last 6 Years
    117
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.447
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Rankings

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1,260,363
World Rank
South Africa
7,846
Country Rank
University of South Africa Logo
470
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Gloria U. Fayomi
University of South Africa Pretoria, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Environmental Mgt | Urban Planning & Development | Housin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    250
  • Last 6 Years
    232
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.928
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Rankings

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1,393,391
World Rank
South Africa
8,902
Country Rank
University of Cape Town Logo
1,071
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Fabio Todeschini
University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture
Architecture City Planning Urban Design Landscape Architecture Heritage resources managemen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    192
  • Last 6 Years
    38
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.198
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Rankings

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1,432,312
World Rank
South Africa
9,260
Country Rank
University of Cape Town Logo
1,095
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Tom Sanya
University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
Architecture and Design / Architecture
architecture | sustainable design | climate smart design | water smart design | sustainable developmen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    178
  • Last 6 Years
    126
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.708
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