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A-Rated Researchers in the Faculty of Science

NRF A-rated researchers are peer acknowledged as internationally leading within their respective fields, distinguished by their exceptional research output. 

Professor Sally Archibald, School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Professor Sally Archibald Prof. Archibald is working towards understanding the dynamics of savanna ecosystems in the context of global change. She also is pursuing a global theory of fire.
Professor Lewis Ashwal
Professor Lewis Ashwal Professor Ashwal is in the School of Geosciences at 91¿´Æ¬Íø and led the team that found the “lost continent” under Mauritius.
Professor Andrew Forbes from the 91¿´Æ¬Íø School of Physics
Professor Andrew Forbes Andrew Forbes is a Distinguished Professor in the 91¿´Æ¬Íø School of Physics and Head of the Structured Light Laboratory.
Professor Christopher Henshilwood
Professor Christopher Henshilwood Henshilwood is a Distinguished Professor at the Evolutionary Studies Institute and Director of SapienCe Centre of Excellence in Bergen, Norway.
Professor Florian Luca is one of the world’s leading authorities on number theory and analysis.
Professor Florian Luca Professor Luca from the School of Mathematics is one of the world’s leading authorities on number theory and analysis.
Jean Lubuma Distinguished Professor in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Professor Jean Lubuma Professor Jean Lubuma joined 91¿´Æ¬Íø in January 2022 as a Distinguished Professor in the School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics.
Professor Norman Owen-Smith Professor Owen-Smith's field of study is ecology with respect to large herbivores and their impacts on vegetation.
Professor Ozoemena, School of Chemistry
Professor Kenneth Ozoemena Ozoemena is Professor in Materials for Energy and Electrochemistry in the 91¿´Æ¬Íø School of Chemistry.
Prof. Bruce Rubidge of the 91¿´Æ¬Íø ESI is an NRF A rated scientist.
Professor Bruce Rubidge Professor Rubidge has led palaeontological research and teaching at 91¿´Æ¬Íø for more than three decades.
Prof.Roger Sheldon, Distinguished Professor in the School of Chemistry at 91¿´Æ¬Íø and the 'father of green chemistry'
Professor Roger Sheldon Distinguished Professor in the School of Chemistry, Sheldon is a recognised authority on green chemistry and renowned as a founding father of this field.
Professor Yevhen Zelenyuk
Professor Yevhen Zelenyuk Professor Yevhen Zelenyuk is a research professor in the School of Mathematics.
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