Subfield · Mechanical Engineering · South Africa
Mechanical Engineering research in South Africa
University of Johannesburg ranks first in South Africa for Mechanical Engineering research in 2022–2025 (#161 worldwide), followed by University of the Witwatersrand and Tshwane University of Technology.
- South Africa's world rank
- #35 of 76 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.7k
- Top-10% rate
- 10.7%
- Ranked institutions
- 7
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Mechanical Engineering in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of JohannesburgJohannesburg | #161 | 29.5 | 13.0% | 352 |
| 2 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #338 | 19.2 | 16.7% | 131 |
| 3 | Tshwane University of TechnologyPretoria | #648 | 10.2 | 8.1% | 152 |
| 4 | Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch | #783 | 7.6 | 10.4% | 155 |
| 5 | University of South AfricaPretoria | #809 | 7.1 | 11.7% | 116 |
| 6 | University of PretoriaPretoria | #908 | 5.5 | 8.2% | 130 |
| 7 | University of Cape TownRondebosch | #1,201 | 1.6 | 6.9% | 82 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Mechanical Engineering, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Mechanical Engineering researchers in South Africa?
Amir H. Mohammadi, Oluwole Daniel Makinde and Chris Aldrich rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1Amir H. Mohammadi#127,036 worldwide overall1.2k citations · 26 works
- 2Oluwole Daniel Makinde#154,454 worldwide overall655 citations · 24 works
- 3Chris Aldrich#222,458 worldwide overall339 citations · 28 works
- 4Tunde Bello‐Ochende#382,364 worldwide overall161 citations · 23 works
- 5Josua P. Meyer#500,260 worldwide overall710 citations · 116 works
- 6D.G. Hattingh#640,111 worldwide overall97 citations · 25 works
- 7Peter Apata Olubambi#664,107 worldwide overall478 citations · 82 works
- 8Mohsen Sharifpur#694,451 worldwide overall323 citations · 33 works
- 9I. Dinaharan#713,175 worldwide overall202 citations · 45 works
- 10Esther T. Akinlabi#784,333 worldwide overall371 citations · 113 works
- 11A.P.I. Popoola#806,213 worldwide overall292 citations · 52 works
- 12Tien‐Chien Jen#815,645 worldwide overall243 citations · 29 works
- 13Lagouge K. Tartibu#826,349 worldwide overall109 citations · 21 works
- 14Stephen A. Akinlabi#843,456 worldwide overall169 citations · 40 works
- 15Zhongjie Huan#884,446 worldwide overall126 citations · 24 works
How South Africa compares with other countries in Mechanical Engineering