Professor Amir Mohammadi, the University of KwaZulu-Natal's highest-ranked engineering scientist, was recognized as South Africa's leading researcher in Engineering and Technology and ranked 316th globally in the 2026 Research.com World's Top Scientists rankings.
A Durban-based academic has been recognized as South Africa's leading scientist in Engineering and Technology, earning international acclaim while using his success to encourage local youth to believe in their potential.
Professor Amir Mohammadi, 51, a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), was recently ranked South Africa's number one engineering scientist and placed 316th globally in the 2026 Research.com Ranking of the World's Top Scientists. He also received the prestigious 2026 Research.com Engineering and Technology Leader Award in recognition of his outstanding research achievements and leadership in the field.
The internationally respected rankings evaluate researchers based on the quality and impact of their publications, citation performance, and overall contribution to advancing scientific knowledge. For Mohammadi, who lives in Durban, the recognition represents years of dedication to research that extends far beyond university laboratories.
