According to Stanford University and other authorities, seven scientists from the University of Johannesburg are among the world’s best!
Global (10 October 2024) — Seven scientists from the University of Johannesburg have been praised among the world’s best thanks to a new list compiled by the likes of Stanford University in collaboration with information and analytics authority Elsevier.
The 2024 list recognises scientists’ reputations and capabilities, evaluating their ranking points based on different factors, including matters like total citations.
These scientists were evaluated across 22 fields and 176 subfields, recognising a myriad of efforts, both career-long and those achieved in a single year.
More than names on paper, the ranking is a powerful door-opener to many opportunities for future endeavours for the scientists, something imperative to South Africa’s growth in the field.
The seven scientists from UJ are:
- Prof Samuel Oluwatobi Oluwafemi
- Prof Reinout Meijboom
- Prof Philiswa Nomngongo
- Prof Omotayo Arotiba
- Prof Kriveshini Pillay
- Prof Friedrich Bickelhaupt (Distinguished Visiting Professor)
- Prof Suprakas Sinha Ray (Distinguished Visiting Professor)
“I am delighted to have learned that seven of our researchers in the Department of Chemical Sciences, including two Distinguished Visiting Professors are among the top 2% globally,” said Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science at UJ, Prof Annah Moteetee.
“This prestigious recognition highlights the world-class research being conducted at UJ and underscores the significant contributions our faculty members are making to the global scientific community. Their impact not only elevates the reputation of our faculty but also strengthens our position as leaders in scientific advancement on the global stage.”
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