C2 rating for Prof Van Zyl
ESTABLISHED RESEARCHER: Prof Izak van Zyl
Sunday, 15 May 2022
The Faculty of Informatics and Design’s Prof Izak van Zyl has been upgraded from a Y2 to a C2-rated researcher by the National Research Foundation (NRF).
Van Zyl works across disciplines, mainly in communication science and educational technology.
“I feel extremely proud and excited! I was nervous I would not get upgraded, but I am very relieved at the outcome,” he said.
According to the NRF, the ratings are allocated based on a researcher’s recent research outputs and impact, as international peer reviewers perceive. The rating system encourages researchers to publish high-quality outputs in high-impact journals/outlets.
The ratings that are awarded fall within the following categories:
A – Leading international researchers
B – Internationally acclaimed researchers
C – Established researchers
P – Prestigious Awards
Y – Promising young researchers
Van Zyl’s most recent work concerned using WhatsApp as a teaching and learning tool for postgraduate students during the height of the pandemic in 2020. He worked with Prof Johannes Cronje on this initiative with students across the university.
His most outstanding achievements have included being rated for the first time, being appointed an associate professor at a young age, being a finalist at the 2019 Science Oscars, and being upgraded to an Established Researcher.
“I am just honoured to be recognised for what I do and to be able to contribute to the university's work.”
Written by Ilse Fredericks
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