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South Africa 19 Scientists Subject Rankings - 2025

The AD Scientific Index (Alper-Doger Scientific Index) provides the most comprehensive analysis across 13 main fields and 211 sub-branches at global, national, and regional levels. These analyses are based on indicators such as the H-index, i10-index, and citation count, including their values from the last 6 yearsAs of Jun 17, 2025, the rankings are determined according to the Total H IndexBETA VERSION: The subject field rankings for the world, regions, countries, and universities are currently in their Beta phase. This is due to the exclusion of (1.121.299) scientists categorized under ‘Others’, whose profiles have yet to be determined, edited, or classified. As updates are made to these fields, the rankings will be adjusted accordingly. Note: Please keep this in mind while reviewing the rankings. For further details, explore our [University Subject Rankings].

* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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10,182
World Rank
South Africa
26
Country Rank
South African Medical Research Council Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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163,794
World Rank
South Africa
698
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
89
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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210,365
World Rank
South Africa
944
Country Rank
University of the Free State Logo
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    34
  • i10 Index
    89
  • Citation Counts
    6,780
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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255,934
World Rank
South Africa
1,209
Country Rank
South African Medical Research Council Logo
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Medical and Health Sciences / Biostatistics
Biostatistics | HIV preventio

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    30
  • i10 Index
    68
  • Citation Counts
    2,883
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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285,132
World Rank
South Africa
1,391
Country Rank
South African Medical Research Council Logo
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Medical and Health Sciences / Biostatistics
Biostatistics | Gender-based violence research | Structural Equation Modellin

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    28
  • i10 Index
    50
  • Citation Counts
    2,539
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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315,334
World Rank
South Africa
1,549
Country Rank
University of Cape Town Logo
296
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Medical and Health Sciences / Biostatistics
Mathematical statistics | biostatistic

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    27
  • i10 Index
    45
  • Citation Counts
    6,332
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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367,607
World Rank
South Africa
1,849
Country Rank
University of Kwazulu Natal Logo
168
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Medical and Health Sciences / Biostatistics
Genomics | Quantitative Genetics | Biostatistics | Bioinformatics | Livestock Production and Conservation Biolog

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    24
  • i10 Index
    43
  • Citation Counts
    2,353
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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511,574
World Rank
South Africa
2,740
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
329
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Medical and Health Sciences / Biostatistics
Biostatistics | Infectious disease modellin

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    19
  • i10 Index
    28
  • Citation Counts
    2,547
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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566,505
World Rank
South Africa
3,040
Country Rank
University of the Free State Logo
75
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Medical and Health Sciences / Biostatistics
HIV/AIDS treatment outcomes and HIV immunolog

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    18
  • i10 Index
    25
  • Citation Counts
    1,063
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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734,207
World Rank
South Africa
4,112
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
481
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Medical and Health Sciences / Biostatistics
Epidemiology | Applied Biostatistic

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    14
  • i10 Index
    16
  • Citation Counts
    648
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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757,279
World Rank
South Africa
4,278
Country Rank
University of Limpopo Logo
34
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Medical and Health Sciences / Biostatistics
Biostatistics | non-communicable disease | statistical modellin

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    13
  • i10 Index
    17
  • Citation Counts
    385
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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946,758
World Rank
South Africa
5,639
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
638
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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1,514,128
World Rank
South Africa
10,184
Country Rank
University of Kwazulu Natal Logo
783
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Medical and Health Sciences / Biostatistics
Biostatistics | Survival Analysis | Longitudinal Data Analysis | Health Promotion | Cancer Researc

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    6
  • i10 Index
    5
  • Citation Counts
    134
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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1,595,263
World Rank
South Africa
10,763
Country Rank
University of Kwazulu Natal Logo
822
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Medical and Health Sciences / Biostatistics
Biostatistics | Public Health | Climate Change | Neglected Tropical Diseases | Vector-Borne Disease

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    5
  • i10 Index
    4
  • Citation Counts
    62
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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1,763,210
World Rank
South Africa
12,010
Country Rank
University of Kwazulu Natal Logo
921
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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1,767,736
World Rank
South Africa
12,047
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
1,153
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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1,778,934
World Rank
South Africa
12,144
Country Rank
Nelson Mandela University Logo
178
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    4
  • i10 Index
    3
  • Citation Counts
    86
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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1,972,850
World Rank
South Africa
13,798
Country Rank
University of the Witwatersrand Logo
1,301
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Medical and Health Sciences / Biostatistics
Biostatistics | AI | ML | Radiobilogy and Biochemistr

H-Index Metrics

  • H-Index
    3
  • i10 Index
    2
  • Citation Counts
    111
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* Total H Index Rankings

Rankings

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2,054,565
World Rank
South Africa
14,583
Country Rank
Stellenbosch University Logo
1,377
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19