Stellenbosch professor named among world’s top 1% researchers

PROFESSOR Tulio de Oliveira, best known locally for being one of the national and international experts fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and placing South Africa on the map for the discovery of the Omicron variant, has been named a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher for the second consecutive year (2024-2025) in the Cross-Field category.

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This has placed him among the top 1% of researchers globally and one of only 11 South Africans on the list.

De Oliveira, director of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (SU) emphasised that this recognition reflects the collective effort of CERI and SU.

"Being named a Highly Cited Researcher is not just a personal achievement; it represents the collective effort of my team at CERI and the vibrant research community at Stellenbosch University. It highlights our commitment to pioneering research that addresses global health challenges and fosters innovation for a sustainable future," said de Oliveira.