The AD Scientific Index (Alper-Doger Scientific Index) provides the most comprehensive analysis across 13 main fields and 197 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 years. As of Mar 03, 2025, the rankings are determined according to the Total H Index. BETA 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 (943.645) 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 IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 1
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
34
71
3,854
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 2
Urban studies
housing
informal settlements
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
32
52
4,786
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 3
urban politics and governance
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
24
40
1,776
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 4
sustainability
regenerative design
urban resilience
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
22
38
3,640
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 5
housing and informal settlements
everyday practices
state development and urban policy
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
21
29
1,472
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 6
metal oxide synthesis
gas sensors
wastewater treatment
water splitting
energy storage
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
19
23
1,462
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 7
Planning theory
ethics
planning education
engaged scholarship
decoloniality
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
15
19
821
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 8
Land tenure
cadastral systems
high water mark
coastal cadastre
communal
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
14
19
601
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 9
Architecture
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
10
11
542
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 10
Complex social-ecological systems
resilience
monitoring
evaluation and learning
environmental management
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
8
1,806
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* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 11
ecological design
urban ecology
values
biodiversity
green infrastructure
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
5
138
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 12
Architecture
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
4
167
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 13
architecture
sustainable design
climate smart design
water smart design
sustainable development
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
6
167
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 14
Urban Citizenship
Public Interest Design
CoDesign
Informal Settlement Upgrade
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
5
109
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 15
Architecture City Planning Urban Design Landscape Architecture Heritage resources management
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
4
195
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 16
space and transformation
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
4
128
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 17
Architectural regionalism
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
2
72
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 18
Fashion
Design
Design Education
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
1
66
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 19
urban studies
public space
social cohesion
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
2
66
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 20
Architectural Design
Theory of Architecture
4IR
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
1
42
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 21
Architecture
Transformative Pedagogy
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Humanistic Urbanism
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
0
45
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 22
Architecture
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
1
75
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 23
Functional Building Infrastructure
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
1
31
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 24
Architecture
Urbanism
Live Projects
Community Engagement
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
0
30
* Total H IndexRankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 25
Architectural education
decolonial curriculum
architectural design
mental health care facilities
stained glass
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
0
24
Alison Todes
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
34
71
3,854
Marie Huchzermeyer
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
32
52
4,786
Urban studies
housing
informal settlements
Claire Bénit-Gbaffou
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
24
40
1,776
Chrisna Du Plessis
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
22
38
3,640
sustainability
regenerative design
urban resilience
Sarah Charlton
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
21
29
1,472
housing and informal settlements
everyday practices
state development and urban policy
Bertrand Tumbain Sone
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
19
23
1,462
metal oxide synthesis
gas sensors
wastewater treatment
water splitting
energy storage
Tanja Winkler
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
15
19
821
Planning theory
ethics
planning education
engaged scholarship
decoloniality
Jennifer Whittal
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
14
19
601
Land tenure
cadastral systems
high water mark
coastal cadastre
communal
Gerald Steyn
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
10
11
542
Karen Kotschy
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
9
8
1,806
Complex social-ecological systems
resilience
monitoring
evaluation and learning
environmental management
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Ca (Ida) Breed|Christina Alida Breed, Ida Breed
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
7
5
138
ecological design
urban ecology
values
biodiversity
green infrastructure
Nic Coetzer
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
7
4
167
Tom Sanya
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
6
6
167
architecture
sustainable design
climate smart design
water smart design
sustainable development
Carin Combrinck
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
6
5
109
Urban Citizenship
Public Interest Design
CoDesign
Informal Settlement Upgrade
Fabio Todeschini
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
6
4
195
Architecture City Planning Urban Design Landscape Architecture Heritage resources management
Iain Low
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
6
4
128
Arthur Barker
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
5
2
72
Desiree Smal
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
5
1
66
Fashion
Design
Design Education
Carmel Rawhani
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
4
2
66
urban studies
public space
social cohesion
Nischolan Pillay
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
4
1
42
Architectural Design
Theory of Architecture
4IR
Yashaen Luckan
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
4
0
45
Architecture
Transformative Pedagogy
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Humanistic Urbanism
Christo Vosloo
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
4
1
75
Rudolf Perold
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
3
0
30
Architecture
Urbanism
Live Projects
Community Engagement
Ariane Janse Van Rensburg
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10-Index
Citation Counts
3
0
24
Architectural education
decolonial curriculum
architectural design
mental health care facilities
stained glass