Seven SLIIT Academics Named Among World’s Top 2% Researchers in 2026

Seven academics from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) have been recognised in the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Researchers list for their research contributions in 2025, highlighting the institution’s growing presence in the global research community.

Adding to this achievement, Professor Nimal Rajapakse, Professor Priyan Dias and Professor Dushantha Jayakody have also been included in the prestigious career-long impact list, recognising their sustained contributions to research over their professional careers.

Recognition of Research Excellence

The Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Researchers list is a widely recognised global ranking that identifies researchers based on the impact of their scholarly contributions, using citation-based indicators and other research metrics.

The inclusion of seven SLIIT academics in the annual list reflects the breadth of research taking place at the institution and the contribution of its academic community to advancing knowledge across various fields.

The additional recognition of three professors on the career-long list highlights the lasting influence of their research and their contributions to the international academic landscape.

Strengthening SLIIT’s Global Research Presence

The achievement underscores SLIIT’s continued commitment to research, innovation and academic excellence. Recognition on an international platform of this nature helps strengthen the institution’s research profile while highlighting the role of Sri Lankan academics in contributing to global knowledge and scientific progress.

The recognition of its academics also reflects the importance of sustained research engagement, collaboration and the development of expertise that can contribute to addressing challenges across disciplines.

SLIIT’s latest achievement marks a significant milestone for its academic community, celebrating both recent research impact and long-term scholarly contributions. The recognition of the seven academics, alongside the career-long achievements of Professors Rajapakse, Dias and Jayakody, reinforces the institution’s ambition to expand its global research footprint and support a strong culture of innovation and knowledge creation.