NRF ratings
The objective of the National Research Foundation is to support and promote research through funding, human resource development and the provision of the necessary research facilities, in-order-to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of the natural and social sciences, humanities and technology.
The NRF rating system is a key driver in the NRF’s aim to build a globally competitive science system in South Africa. It is a valuable tool for benchmarking the quality of our researchers against the best in the world. NRF ratings are allocated based on a researcher’s recent research outputs and impact as perceived by international peer reviewers. The rating system encourages researchers to publish high-quality outputs in high impact journals/outlets. Rated researchers as supervisors will impart cutting-edge skills to the next generation of researchers. The rating of individuals is based primarily on the quality and impact of their research outputs over the past eight years, taking into consideration the evaluation made by local and international peers. It identifies researchers who count among the leaders in their fields of expertise and gives recognition to those who constantly produce high-quality research outputs. Several South African universities use the outcomes of the NRF evaluation and rating process to position themselves as research-intensive institutions, while others provide incentives for their staff members to acquire and maintain a rating and give special recognition to top-rated researchers.
To read more about the rating of researchers, visit http://www.nrf.ac.za.
Become a rated researcher
How to use the online submission system
Types of key research areas and research outputs
NRF rated researchers - rating categories
B - Internationally acclaimed researcher
C - Established researcher
L - Late entrant into research
Y - Promising young researcher
Researcher
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Faculty/ Unit
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Rating
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Dr NB Báthori
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Applied Sciences
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Y2
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Prof OS Fatoki
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Applied Sciences
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C2
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Prof KP Findlay
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Applied Sciences
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C3
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Prof A Jacobs
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Applied Sciences
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C3
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Prof VA Jideani
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Applied Sciences
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C3
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Dr L Kambizi
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Applied Sciences
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Y2
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Prof CP Laubscher
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Applied Sciences
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C3
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Prof FB Lewu
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Applied Sciences
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C3
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Dr VS Somerset
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Applied Sciences
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C3
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Prof SEH Davies
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Business and Management Sciences
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C3
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Prof V Naicker
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Business and Management Sciences
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C3
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Prof RB Mason
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Business and Management Sciences
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C3
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Dr MS Taliep
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Business and Management Sciences
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Y2
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Prof M McPherson
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Centre for Postgraduate Studies
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C3
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Dr I van Zyl
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Centre for e-Learning
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Y2
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Prof NA Badroodien
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Education
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C3
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Prof R Chetty
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Education
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C1
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Dr A Chigona
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Education
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C2
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Prof J Condy
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Education
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C2
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Prof HJ Annegarn
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Energy Institute
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C1
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Dr A Patnaik
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Engineering
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C2
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Prof K Barris
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Engineering
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C3
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Prof VG Fester
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Engineering
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C3
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Prof TV Ojumu
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Engineering
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C3
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Prof MS Sheldon
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Engineering
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C2
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Prof J Garraway
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Fundani CHED
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C3
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Prof C Winberg
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SARCHI-WIL
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C2
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Prof JL Marnewick
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Health and Wellness Sciences
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C2
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Prof T Matsha
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Health and Wellness Sciences
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C3
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Prof OO Oguntibeju
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Health and Wellness Sciences
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C3
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Prof K Jooste
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Health and Wellness Sciences
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C2
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Prof J Cronjé
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Informatics and Design
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C1
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Prof M Weideman
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Informatics and Design
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C3
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Dr S Abel
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Institute of Biomedical and Microbial Biotechnology
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C2
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Prof WCA Gelderblom
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Institute of Biomedical and Microbial Biotechnology
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B1
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Dr GS Shephard
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Institute of Biomedical and Microbial Biotechnology
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B1
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Dr L van der Westhuizen
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Institute of Biomedical and Microbial Biotechnology
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C2
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Ratings per category
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Ratings per faculty/ department
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C1
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3
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Applied Sciences
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9
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C2
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10
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Business and Management Sciences
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4
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C3
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18
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Centre for Postgraduate Studies
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1
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B1
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2
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Centre for e-Learning
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1
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Y2
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4
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Clothing and Textile
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1
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Education
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4
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Energy Institute
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1
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Engineering
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4
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Fundani CHED
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1
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SARCHI-WIL
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1
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Health and Wellness Sciences
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4
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Informatics and Design
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2
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Institute of Biomedical and Microbial Biotechnology
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4
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