Innovative Research Award
| Katleho Makatjane |
| Researcher |
Katleho Makatjane |
| Affiliation |
University of the Western Cape |
| Country |
South Africa |
| Scopus ID |
57194244019 |
| Documents |
36 |
| Citations |
100 |
| h-index |
5 |
| Subject Area |
Financial Engineering |
| Event |
International Research Excellence and Citation Awards |
| ORCID |
0000-0002-3687-4098 |
Katleho Makatjane
University of the Western Cape
Katleho Makatjane a researcher affiliated with the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. The profile presents an overview of research activities, publication record, citation metrics, and academic contributions within the field of Financial Engineering. The information reflects commonly reported academic indicators and publicly available researcher profiles.[1]
Abstract
Katleho Makatjane has contributed to Financial Engineering through research addressing quantitative analysis, financial systems, modelling methodologies, and related interdisciplinary applications. Bibliometric indicators, including publication count, citations, and h-index, provide measurable evidence of academic activity and research visibility. These indicators are frequently used alongside peer review to evaluate scholarly influence.[1]
Keywords
- Financial Engineering
- Research Impact
- Citation Analysis
- Innovation
- Academic Publications
- Scopus Metrics
Introduction
Financial Engineering integrates mathematics, statistics, economics, computational methods, and risk analysis to solve practical financial challenges. Researchers in this discipline contribute to theoretical development as well as applications in investment analysis, financial modelling, risk management, and decision support. Scholarly productivity is commonly evaluated using bibliometric indicators and publication quality.[2]
Research Profile
The available scholarly profile indicates that Katleho Makatjane has authored 36 indexed documents, accumulated approximately 100 citations, and maintains an h-index of 5. These indicators reflect ongoing participation in academic publishing and citation activity within Financial Engineering and related interdisciplinary domains.[1]
Research Contributions
- Development of quantitative analytical approaches.
- Research supporting financial modelling methodologies.
- Contribution to peer-reviewed academic literature.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across finance and engineering.
- Support for evidence-based financial decision making.
Publications
The publication portfolio consists of peer-reviewed scholarly outputs indexed within major academic databases. These publications collectively contribute to citation visibility and demonstrate continuing engagement in research dissemination.[1]
Research Impact
Research impact may be evaluated through publication metrics, citation performance, collaboration networks, and scholarly influence. Citation-based indicators provide one perspective on academic recognition while complementing qualitative assessments of originality, methodological rigor, and societal relevance.[3]
Award Suitability
Based on the documented research profile, publication record, citation metrics, and continued scholarly activity, the researcher demonstrates characteristics commonly considered during academic recognition processes such as the International Research Excellence and Citation Awards. Final award decisions remain subject to the official evaluation criteria established by the organizing committee.[4]
Conclusion
This article provides a structured academic overview of Katleho Makatjane’s research profile using publicly available scholarly metrics and institutional information. It follows a neutral encyclopedic style intended for academic recognition and professional presentation while encouraging readers to consult authoritative researcher profiles for the latest updates.[1]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Katleho Makatjane, Author ID 57194244019. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57194244019
- ORCID. (n.d.). Researcher Profile: Katleho Makatjane.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3687-4098
- Crossref. (n.d.). Digital Object Identifier (DOI) System.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfineco.2020.01.001
- International Research Excellence and Citation Awards. (n.d.). Award Information.
https://citationawards.com/