On 7 October 2026, Elsevier released its updated dataset titled “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators” in the Elsevier Data Repository. The database, developed under the leadership of Professor John P. A. Ioannidis of Stanford University, USA, provides standardized citation metrics to assess the scientific impact of researchers across disciplines.
The latest edition recognizes eight researchers from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ), in the prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists list, based on Scopus data.
The eight USJ researchers named to the World’s Top 2% Scientists list (based on Scopus data)
| Researcher* | Faculty |
| Prof. Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha | Faculty of Applied Sciences |
| Dr. Nuwan Gunarathne | Faculty of Management Studies |
| Prof. Isuru Wijesekara | Faculty of Applied Sciences |
| Dr. Kasun M. Thambugala | Faculty of Applied Sciences |
| Prof. K. K. A. Sanjeewa | Faculty of Technology |
| Snr. Prof. Neelika Malavige | Faculty of Medical Sciences |
| Prof. Dimuthu S. Manamgoda | Faculty of Applied Sciences |
| Dr. Anusha Hasini Ekanayake | Faculty of Urban and Aquatic Bioresources |
*The researchers are listed based on their respective global ranking.
These researchers represent the University’s strong commitment to research excellence and its contribution to the advancement of knowledge across diverse scientific fields. The University’s Research Council joins the university community in congratulating these researchers on their outstanding achievement.
The analysis covers 20 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields, using the Science-Metrix classification. It presents citation indicators for both career-long impact, updated to the end of 2025, and single recent-year impact, based on citations received during 2025. The selection criteria include researchers ranked among the top 100,000 scientists by the composite citation indicator (c-score), with and without self-citations, or those achieving a percentile rank of 2% or above in their respective sub-fields.
The above USJ researchers represent the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Technology, and Faculty of Urban and Aquatic Bioresources, highlighting the University’s multidisciplinary research contributions.
Including eight USJ researchers in this prestigious global recognition is a proud moment for the University and Sri Lanka, underscoring the importance of sustained research excellence, scholarly dedication, and the advancement of knowledge across disciplines.
Research Council, USJ
