SLIIT is delighted to announce that five of its academics have been recognized in the 2025 Stanford-Elsevier World’s Top 2% Researchers list, based on their outstanding research publication metrics for the year 2024. Prof. Charitha Jayaruk (Faculty of Humanities and Sciences), Dr. Bhagya Nathali Silva (Faculty of Computing), Prof. Dhanushka Udayanga (Faculty of Humanities and Sciences), Prof. Dush Jayakody (Faculty of Engineering), and Prof. Nimal Rajapakse, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost (Faculty of Engineering), have been included on the single-year list, marking a proud moment for the institution. Further strengthening this recognition, both Prof. Nimal Rajapakse, who is also ranked amongst the world’s top 100,000 researchers, and Prof. Priyan Dias (Faculty of Engineering) have been featured on the prestigious career-long list, which highlights researchers for their sustained global contributions over time.
The Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings is an annual global list that identifies the most influential researchers worldwide based on their publication impact. It highlights the world’s leading scientists, representing around 2 percent of researchers globally, and recognizes both recent-year publication metrics and career-long metrics. The Elsevier database is meticulously analyzed by Stanford University researchers, following the rigorous Science-Metrix classification standards.
Having five academics on the single-year list and two on the career list showcases SLIIT’s growing presence in the global research community and reflects the university’s dedication to creating impactful, high-quality research. We warmly congratulate our academics for this exceptional achievement and look forward to their continued success in shaping knowledge and innovation worldwide.
