Six SLIIT academics ranked among world Top 2% Scientists by Stanford-Elsevier survey

Institute plans to enhance its research presence and facilities by next year SLIIT unveils long-term goal to become the ‘Harvard of Sri Lanka’ and to be listed as one of world's top 1,000 universities Emphasises the need for expanded foreign university collaborations and international funding to support high-level research

- BY SAFNA MALIK

From left: Moderator Kavinga Yapa, Faculty of Engineering Prof. Priyan Dias, Faculty of Engineering Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost Prof. Nirmal Rajapakse, SLIIT Chancellor Prof. Lakshman Ratnayake, Pro Vice-Chancellor – Academic Prof. Rahula Attalage, Faculty of Computing Dr. Bhagya Nathali Silva, Faculty of Humanities and Sciences Prof. Charitha Jayaruk, and Faculty of Humanities Prof. Dhanushka Udayanga

THE Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) has reasserted its growing global research presence after six of its academics were recognised as World's Top 2% Scientists in the Stanford-Elsevier ranking system.

The major academic achievement was recently celebrated at the NH Collection Colombo. The event marked a significant moment of pride for the institution bringing together over 100 guests including officials from SLIIT, academics, and representatives from the corporate sectors.

This recognition is a celebration of individual achievement and the institution's success in building a world-class research ecosystem that generates impactful knowledge, particularly in areas critical to the nation's future, such as sustainable energy, technology, automation, food sciences, health, and bio-sciences.

The Stanford-Elsevier World Top 2% Researcher list is regarded globally. The ranking is precisely compiled by Stanford University using rigorous data from Elsevier's Scopus database. An analysis that ranks scientists across 22 broad scientific fields and 174 sub-fields, ensuring that influence is assessed fairly regardless of the researcher's discipline.

The Science-Metrix classification system, identifies scholars worldwide who have made significant contributions to their fields. The rankings account for both single-year achievements and career-long impact, reflecting the breadth and longevity of a researcher's influence on global scientific advancement.