Transformation from High School to University
2012
Rated Researchers
A view on knowledge, quality and expertise
PReface
With this publication, the Directorate of Research and Innovation is proud to introduce TUT’s 2012 rated researchers to the research community in general, prospective postgraduate students, other academic institutions and research-related industries. TUT has 39 rated researchers. Their profiles will give the reader some background and understanding of the researchers, their specialisation areas and the difference they make in numerous fields of science, humanities, the arts, information and communication technology and engineering. The former Foundation for Research Development introduced the evaluation and rating system for researchers for the natural sciences and engineering disciplines for the first time in 1984. A new system was implemented in 1999 to cater for research and scholarship in the fields of humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering and technology. The system is a benchmarking system based on the opinions of national and international peers about recent research outputs and the impact of each applicant’s work. Reviewers assess each applicant’s standing as a researcher based on the quality and impact of his/her recent research outputs and contributions. It also provides independent and objective information about the quality of research and South African research capacity in different fields. As such, it is a national benchmarking instrument, as well as a tool to identify strengths, weaknesses and trends in the South African science arena. These 39 rated researchers prove that this institution is well on its way to becoming a research institution with excellent leaders, world-class expertise and outstanding knowledge to make a difference in numerous fields of much needed research in our communities and our country and even on the continent.
2012 Rated Researchers at TUT
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NRf RatiNgs: a descRiPtioN of the diffeReNt categoRies
Rating A
Definition Leading
Rated Researchers
A view on knowledge, quality and expertise
PReface
With this publication, the Directorate of Research and Innovation is proud to introduce TUT’s 2012 rated researchers to the research community in general, prospective postgraduate students, other academic institutions and research-related industries. TUT has 39 rated researchers. Their profiles will give the reader some background and understanding of the researchers, their specialisation areas and the difference they make in numerous fields of science, humanities, the arts, information and communication technology and engineering. The former Foundation for Research Development introduced the evaluation and rating system for researchers for the natural sciences and engineering disciplines for the first time in 1984. A new system was implemented in 1999 to cater for research and scholarship in the fields of humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering and technology. The system is a benchmarking system based on the opinions of national and international peers about recent research outputs and the impact of each applicant’s work. Reviewers assess each applicant’s standing as a researcher based on the quality and impact of his/her recent research outputs and contributions. It also provides independent and objective information about the quality of research and South African research capacity in different fields. As such, it is a national benchmarking instrument, as well as a tool to identify strengths, weaknesses and trends in the South African science arena. These 39 rated researchers prove that this institution is well on its way to becoming a research institution with excellent leaders, world-class expertise and outstanding knowledge to make a difference in numerous fields of much needed research in our communities and our country and even on the continent.
2012 Rated Researchers at TUT
3
NRf RatiNgs: a descRiPtioN of the diffeReNt categoRies
Rating A
Definition Leading