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South Africa Scientists H-Index Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering Rankings in South Africa 2025

The "AD Scientific Index" analyses the academic work of scientists using the H-index, i10 index and number of citations, and provides results that can be used to evaluate the productivity and efficiency of individuals and institutions. In addition to ranking according to "total H-index" for individuals and institutions, you can also see the ranking and analyses according to "last 6 years H-index"and Subject Rankings.

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Total 105 scientist
* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,753,224
Country Rank
12,332
Institution Rank :1,181
South Africa
Reshendren Naidoo
Reshendren Naidoo
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Combustion
Computational Fluid Dynamics
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
4
3
0.750
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,779,724
Country Rank
12,602
Institution Rank :1,098
South Africa
Anton Maneschijn
Anton Maneschijn
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
aeronautical engineering
mechanical engineering
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
4
2
0.500
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,785,097
Country Rank
12,652
Institution Rank :273
South Africa
Richardt Benade
Richardt Benade
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
Pretoria , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Heavy vehicle dynamics
project management
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
4
2
0.500
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,820,996
Country Rank
12,970
Institution Rank :1,007
South Africa
Ronny Thapelo Tebeta
Ronny Thapelo Tebeta
University of South Africa
Pretoria , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Nanocomposites
Computational Mechanics
Micro Mechanics
Nano Mechanics
Molecular Dynamics
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,833,693
Country Rank
13,122
Institution Rank :1,391
South Africa
Benjamin Alheit
Benjamin Alheit
University of Cape Town
Cape Town , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Computational mechanics
material modelling
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,847,754
Country Rank
13,264
Institution Rank :137
South Africa
Mulalo Muluvhahothe
Mulalo Muluvhahothe
University of Venda
Thohoyandou , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Thermal biology
Ecology
Insect rearing
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,860,102
Country Rank
13,394
Institution Rank :285
South Africa
Anton Steenkamp
Anton Steenkamp
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
Pretoria , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Heavy Vehicle Dynamics
Project Management
Transport Logistics
Pavement Analysis
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,879,032
Country Rank
13,571
Institution Rank :1,289
South Africa
Sjouke Schekman
Sjouke Schekman
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Fluid dynamics
Heat transfer
Gas turbine cooling
Microfluidics
Aircraft Design
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,892,801
Country Rank
13,734
Institution Rank :1,209
South Africa
Marwan Sherri
Marwan Sherri
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Data Science
Machine Learning
Generative AI
Clean Energy
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,910,699
Country Rank
13,916
Institution Rank :1,233
South Africa
Oladijo Segun Stephen
Oladijo Segun Stephen
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Material Science
Thin film
Material characterization
natural fibre
high entropy alloy
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,931,035
Country Rank
14,105
Institution Rank :291
South Africa
Bronwyn Meyers
Bronwyn Meyers
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
Pretoria , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Gas Turbine Combustor
Micro Gas Turbines
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
1,981,560
Country Rank
14,598
Institution Rank :994
South Africa
Paul Els
Paul Els
North West University
Potchefstroom , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Turbulence
Computational Physics
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,006,321
Country Rank
14,847
Institution Rank :312
South Africa
Happy Mathekga
Happy Mathekga
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
Pretoria , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Fluidization
coal gasification
oxy-fuel combustion
Agro-processing
waste to energy
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,059,529
Country Rank
15,383
Institution Rank :110
South Africa
Lekhetho Ambition Ramosena``
Lekhetho Ambition Ramosena``
Central University of Technology
Bloemfontein , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metal Additive Manufacturing
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,066,296
Country Rank
15,462
Institution Rank :1,283
South Africa
Israel Mabuda
Israel Mabuda
University of South Africa
Pretoria , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Manufactung
Biomechanics
design
Product development
HVAC
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,083,770
Country Rank
15,650
Institution Rank :310
South Africa
Bongani Thandiwe Radebe
Bongani Thandiwe Radebe
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Thermodynamics
heat transfer
phase change material
CFD
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,083,770
Country Rank
15,650
Institution Rank :1,397
South Africa
Purity Mimi Shandu
Purity Mimi Shandu
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,104,315
Country Rank
15,850
Institution Rank :302
South Africa
Kgomotshwana Thosago
Kgomotshwana Thosago
University of Limpopo
Mankweng , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Fluid Dynamics
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,138,343
Country Rank
16,222
Institution Rank :1,456
South Africa
Andre Espach
Andre Espach
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,146,409
Country Rank
16,314
Institution Rank :1,388
South Africa
Rabelani Murwamadala
Rabelani Murwamadala
University of South Africa
Pretoria , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Heat transfer
Materials Science
Manufacturing
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,153,604
Country Rank
16,414
Institution Rank :1,553
South Africa
Colin Francois Du Sart
Colin Francois Du Sart
University of Cape Town
Cape Town , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics. Financial Analysis
Process Modelling
Portfolio Optimization
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,181,463
Country Rank
16,724
Institution Rank :329
South Africa
Bruce Graham|BR Graham, B Graham, Bruce R Graham
Bruce Graham|BR Graham, B Graham, Bruce R Graham
Durban University of Technology
Durban , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
education
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
1
0.500
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,181,463
Country Rank
16,724
Institution Rank :1,308
South Africa
James Collins
James Collins
University of Kwazulu Natal
Durban , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Robotics
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
1
0.500
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,190,144
Country Rank
16,811
Institution Rank :67
South Africa
Jean Gad Mukuna
Jean Gad Mukuna
Mangosuthu University of Technology (Technikon)
Durban , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Heat transfer
renewable energy
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
1
0.500
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* Total H Index Rankings
World Rank
2,217,273
Country Rank
17,052
Institution Rank :1,558
South Africa
Matthew Meas
Matthew Meas
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch , South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
thermal energy systems
concentrating solar power
computational fluid dynamics
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
1
1
1.000
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,753,224
South Africa
12,332
1,181
Ranking Based On Selection: 76
Reshendren Naidoo
Reshendren Naidoo
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
4
3
0.750
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Combustion
Computational Fluid Dynamics
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,779,724
South Africa
12,602
1,098
Ranking Based On Selection: 77
Anton Maneschijn
Anton Maneschijn
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
4
2
0.500
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
aeronautical engineering
mechanical engineering
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,785,097
South Africa
12,652
273
Ranking Based On Selection: 78
Richardt Benade
Richardt Benade
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa Pretoria, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
4
2
0.500
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Heavy vehicle dynamics
project management
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,820,996
South Africa
12,970
1,007
Ranking Based On Selection: 79
Ronny Thapelo Tebeta
Ronny Thapelo Tebeta
University of South Africa Pretoria, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Nanocomposites
Computational Mechanics
Micro Mechanics
Nano Mechanics
Molecular Dynamics
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,833,693
South Africa
13,122
1,391
Ranking Based On Selection: 80
Benjamin Alheit
Benjamin Alheit
University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Computational mechanics
material modelling
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,847,754
South Africa
13,264
137
Ranking Based On Selection: 81
Mulalo Muluvhahothe
Mulalo Muluvhahothe
University of Venda Thohoyandou, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Thermal biology
Ecology
Insect rearing
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,860,102
South Africa
13,394
285
Ranking Based On Selection: 82
Anton Steenkamp
Anton Steenkamp
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa Pretoria, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Heavy Vehicle Dynamics
Project Management
Transport Logistics
Pavement Analysis
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,879,032
South Africa
13,571
1,289
Ranking Based On Selection: 83
Sjouke Schekman
Sjouke Schekman
University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Fluid dynamics
Heat transfer
Gas turbine cooling
Microfluidics
Aircraft Design
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,892,801
South Africa
13,734
1,209
Ranking Based On Selection: 84
Marwan Sherri
Marwan Sherri
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Data Science
Machine Learning
Generative AI
Clean Energy
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,910,699
South Africa
13,916
1,233
Ranking Based On Selection: 85
Oladijo Segun Stephen
Oladijo Segun Stephen
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Material Science
Thin film
Material characterization
natural fibre
high entropy alloy
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,931,035
South Africa
14,105
291
Ranking Based On Selection: 86
Bronwyn Meyers
Bronwyn Meyers
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa Pretoria, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
3
3
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Gas Turbine Combustor
Micro Gas Turbines
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
1,981,560
South Africa
14,598
994
Ranking Based On Selection: 87
Paul Els
Paul Els
North West University Potchefstroom, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Turbulence
Computational Physics
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,006,321
South Africa
14,847
312
Ranking Based On Selection: 88
Happy Mathekga
Happy Mathekga
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa Pretoria, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Fluidization
coal gasification
oxy-fuel combustion
Agro-processing
waste to energy
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,059,529
South Africa
15,383
110
Ranking Based On Selection: 89
Lekhetho Ambition Ramosena``
Lekhetho Ambition Ramosena``
Central University of Technology Bloemfontein, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metal Additive Manufacturing
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,066,296
South Africa
15,462
1,283
Ranking Based On Selection: 90
Israel Mabuda
Israel Mabuda
University of South Africa Pretoria, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Manufactung
Biomechanics
design
Product development
HVAC
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,083,770
South Africa
15,650
310
Ranking Based On Selection: 91
Bongani Thandiwe Radebe
Bongani Thandiwe Radebe
Tshwane University of Technology Pretoria, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Thermodynamics
heat transfer
phase change material
CFD
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,083,770
South Africa
15,650
1,397
Ranking Based On Selection: 92
Purity Mimi Shandu
Purity Mimi Shandu
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,104,315
South Africa
15,850
302
Ranking Based On Selection: 93
Kgomotshwana Thosago
Kgomotshwana Thosago
University of Limpopo Mankweng, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Fluid Dynamics
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,138,343
South Africa
16,222
1,456
Ranking Based On Selection: 94
Andre Espach
Andre Espach
University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,146,409
South Africa
16,314
1,388
Ranking Based On Selection: 95
Rabelani Murwamadala
Rabelani Murwamadala
University of South Africa Pretoria, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Heat transfer
Materials Science
Manufacturing
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,153,604
South Africa
16,414
1,553
Ranking Based On Selection: 96
Colin Francois Du Sart
Colin Francois Du Sart
University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
2
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics. Financial Analysis
Process Modelling
Portfolio Optimization
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,181,463
South Africa
16,724
329
Ranking Based On Selection: 97
Bruce Graham|BR Graham, B Graham, Bruce R Graham
Bruce Graham|BR Graham, B Graham, Bruce R Graham
Durban University of Technology Durban, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
1
0.500
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
education
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,181,463
South Africa
16,724
1,308
Ranking Based On Selection: 98
James Collins
James Collins
University of Kwazulu Natal Durban, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
1
0.500
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Robotics
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,190,144
South Africa
16,811
67
Ranking Based On Selection: 99
Jean Gad Mukuna
Jean Gad Mukuna
Mangosuthu University of Technology (Technikon) Durban, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
2
1
0.500
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Heat transfer
renewable energy
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* Total H Index Rankings
Rankings
2,217,273
South Africa
17,052
1,558
Ranking Based On Selection: 100
Matthew Meas
Matthew Meas
Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch, South Africa South Africa
H-Index Metrics
Total
Last 6 Years
Last 6 Years / Total
1
1
1.000
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
thermal energy systems
concentrating solar power
computational fluid dynamics
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