Nelius Boshoff is an NRF-rated researcher who specialises in studies of (1) research utilisation and the societal impact of research, (2) research collaboration and (3) bibliometrics with a focus on Africa. At CREST, where he is employed as an associate professor, he participated in various large-scale projects using both quantitative and qualitative methodology and contributed to a number of monitoring and evaluation studies. He is also the academic coordinator of the postgraduate program in Science and Technology Studies that is offered by CREST.