Subfield · Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics · South Africa
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics research in South Africa
University of KwaZulu-Natal ranks first in South Africa for Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics research in 2022–2025 (#50 worldwide), followed by University of Pretoria and Stellenbosch University.
- South Africa's world rank
- #16 of 70 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1k
- Top-10% rate
- 24.4%
- Ranked institutions
- 5
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban | #50 | 29.4 | 32.5% | 93 |
| 2 | University of PretoriaPretoria | #92 | 18.4 | 23.5% | 106 |
| 3 | Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch | #111 | 15.0 | 25.8% | 77 |
| 4 | University of Cape TownRondebosch | #160 | 8.4 | 20.1% | 79 |
| 5 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #164 | 8.0 | 20.2% | 69 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics researchers in South Africa?
David M. Richardson, William J. Bond and Ladislav Mucina rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1David M. Richardson#3,615 worldwide overall2.3k citations · 22 works
- 2William J. Bond#14,279 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 11 works
- 3Ladislav Mucina#55,625 worldwide overall528 citations · 19 works
- 4Janusz T. Pawęska#68,306 worldwide overall360 citations · 11 works
- 5Steven D. Johnson#109,463 worldwide overall478 citations · 36 works
- 6Michael J. Wingfield#116,268 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 12 works
- 7Terry A. Hedderson#142,399 worldwide overall173 citations · 29 works
- 8Steven L. Chown#178,891 worldwide overall563 citations · 20 works
- 9A. J. E. Smith#244,359 worldwide overall117 citations · 15 works
- 10Ivan G. Horak#254,286 worldwide overall149 citations · 13 works
- 11Nigel P. Barker#344,597 worldwide overall152 citations · 11 works
- 12B.-E. Van Wyk#349,112 worldwide overall300 citations · 27 works
- 13Marion K. Bamford#357,635 worldwide overall233 citations · 14 works
- 14V. R. Smith#387,636 worldwide overall128 citations · 11 works
- 15Jeremy J. Midgley#423,396 worldwide overall198 citations · 13 works
How South Africa compares with other countries in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics