??The National Research Foundation (NRF) is in the process of releasing the outcome of the latest round of NRF ratings. Although we are still awaiting more results, Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票 (SU) would like to acknowledge that so far, we have received a record number of newly rated A-rated researchers.
The following researchers received an A-rating: Profs Sandy Liebenberg (Department of Public Law & HF Oppenheimer Chair in Human Rights Law); Andre Weideman (Division of Applied Mathematics; Department of Mathematical Sciences); Johan Cilliers (Department of Practical Theology and Missiology); Len Barbour (Department of Chemistry & Polymer Science); Willem Visser (Division of Computer Science; Department of Mathematical Sciences), Robin Warren (Molecular Biology and Human Genetics) and Mark Cotton (Department of Paediatrics & Child Health). Liebenberg, Weideman, Warren, and Cilliers received their first A-rating, Visser and Cotton their second, and Barbour his fourth.
A-rated researchers are unequivocally recognised by their peers as leading international scholars in their respective fields for the high quality and impact of recent research outputs.
The NRF rating system is a benchmarking system whereby individuals who exemplify the highest standards of research, as well as those demonstrating strong potential as researchers, are identified by an extensive network of South African and international peer reviewers. Ratings are based on the quality and impact of recent research outputs (over an eight-year period).
Commenting on the latest results, Dr Therina Theron, Senior Director for Research & Innovation at SU, said the NRF-ratings process remains a very important indicator of the international recognition of SU's researchers. “With more in the pipeline, our increasing pool of A-rated researchers attests to the enormous contribution our researchers are making to SU's vision of being Africa's leading research-intensive university. We salute and celebrate them!"
SU currently has 477 NRF-rated researchers, of which 16 are A-rated.
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