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Economics & Econometrics Highly Cited Researchers 251 Scientists Citation in Sri Lanka Rankings - 2026

See how widely and consistently research is cited with real-time citation rankings.
Covering 2.6 million scientists, this list evaluates both total and last 5 years’ citation counts to measure scientific influence and highlight Highly Cited Researchers.
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Total 251 scientists , 63 institution , Updates every 3 days
* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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671
World Rank
Sri Lanka
1
Country Rank
University of Peradeniya Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Samath D Dharmaratne
University of Peradeniya Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Injury Prevention | road traffic injury prevention | health economics | global healt

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    240,896
  • Last 5 Years
    169,923
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.705
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Rankings

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221,043
World Rank
Sri Lanka
91
Country Rank
University of Peradeniya Logo
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Hmmk Mayantha Herath
University of Peradeniya Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Accounting | Financial Reporting | Financial Performance | Portfolio Management

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    5,333
  • Last 5 Years
    3,349
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.628
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Rankings

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330,154
World Rank
Sri Lanka
156
Country Rank
University of Jaffna Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
T Velnampy
University of Jaffna Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Accounting | Finance and HR

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    3,408
  • Last 5 Years
    1,794
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.526
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Rankings

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369,372
World Rank
Sri Lanka
182
Country Rank
University of Sri Jayewardenepura Logo
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Nuwan Gunarathne|A D N Gunarathne
University of Sri Jayewardenepura Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Accounting education | Circular Economy | EMA | Climate Change | Sustainability Accountin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,970
  • Last 5 Years
    2,775
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.934
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Rankings

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392,924
World Rank
Sri Lanka
198
Country Rank
University of Jaffna Logo
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Balasundaram Nimalathasan
University of Jaffna Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Accounting | Finance and Entrepreneurshi

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,746
  • Last 5 Years
    1,360
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.495
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Rankings

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402,143
World Rank
Sri Lanka
209
Country Rank
University of Sri Jayewardenepura Logo
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Kennedy D Gunawardana
University of Sri Jayewardenepura Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Accounting and Managemen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,663
  • Last 5 Years
    2,326
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.873
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Rankings

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512,919
World Rank
Sri Lanka
303
Country Rank
Rajarata University Logo
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Sisira Kumara Naradda Gamage
Rajarata University Mihintale, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Development Economics | Tourism Development | Social Capital | Project management | and Data Analysis in Economic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,895
  • Last 5 Years
    1,830
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.966
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Rankings

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553,534
World Rank
Sri Lanka
339
Country Rank
University of Colombo Logo
56
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
AA Azeez
University of Colombo Colombo, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Corporate Finance | Banking | Asset Pricin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,685
  • Last 5 Years
    1,258
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.747
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Rankings

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592,441
World Rank
Sri Lanka
377
Country Rank
University of Colombo Logo
62
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Amala De Silva
University of Colombo Colombo, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Health Economics | Responsivenes

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,510
  • Last 5 Years
    484
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.321
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Rankings

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593,375
World Rank
Sri Lanka
381
Country Rank
University of Moratuwa Logo
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Nayanthara De Silva
University of Moratuwa Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Building maintainability | OSH | risk analysis | facilities management | construction performanc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,506
  • Last 5 Years
    653
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.434
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Rankings

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613,625
World Rank
Sri Lanka
402
Country Rank
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Logo
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Ruwan Jayathilaka
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Malabe, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Econometric Modelling | Economic Demography | Health Economic | Business & Management

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,423
  • Last 5 Years
    1,292
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.908
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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681,396
World Rank
Sri Lanka
484
Country Rank
University of Peradeniya Logo
99
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Wasantha Athukorala
University of Peradeniya Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Environmental Economics
Development Economics | Environmental Economics | Agricultural Economics | Applied Microeconomic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,181
  • Last 5 Years
    674
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.571
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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688,024
World Rank
Sri Lanka
496
Country Rank
University of Moratuwa Logo
37
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Thanuja Ramachandra
University of Moratuwa Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Constrcution Economics | Construction R & D | Construction Negotiatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,160
  • Last 5 Years
    880
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.759
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Rankings

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710,479
World Rank
Sri Lanka
533
Country Rank
Eastern University of Sri Lanka Logo
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Samithamby Senthilnathan
Eastern University of Sri Lanka Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Finance | Management | Marketing | Human Resourc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,091
  • Last 5 Years
    934
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.856
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Rankings

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745,244
World Rank
Sri Lanka
582
Country Rank
University of Jaffna Logo
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Pratheepkanth Puwanenthiren
University of Jaffna Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Accountin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    993
  • Last 5 Years
    509
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.513
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Rankings

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755,500
World Rank
Sri Lanka
600
Country Rank
Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Nisha Arunatilake
Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
labour | education | public finance | healt

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    966
  • Last 5 Years
    339
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.351
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Rankings

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776,801
World Rank
Sri Lanka
623
Country Rank
University of Moratuwa Logo
46
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Himal Suranga Jayasena
University of Moratuwa Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Building Information Modelling | Building Procuremen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    911
  • Last 5 Years
    612
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.672
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Rankings

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786,193
World Rank
Sri Lanka
639
Country Rank
International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Logo
46
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Marie-Charlotte Buisson
International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Environmental Economics
impact evaluation | agricultural microeconomics | environmental economic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    888
  • Last 5 Years
    716
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.806
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Rankings

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786,685
World Rank
Sri Lanka
642
Country Rank
University of Colombo Logo
100
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Tharusha N Gooneratne
University of Colombo Colombo, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
management accounting | management control | strategic management accounting | qualitative researc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    887
  • Last 5 Years
    608
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.685
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Rankings

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904,589
World Rank
Sri Lanka
803
Country Rank
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Logo
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Lakshman Alles
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Malabe, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Finance | Financial markets | Portfolio management | Corporate financ

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    648
  • Last 5 Years
    175
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.270
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Rankings

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916,522
World Rank
Sri Lanka
825
Country Rank
Uva Wellassa University Logo
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Ravindra Deyshappriya
Uva Wellassa University Badulla, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Economic Growth | Poverty & Inequality | Stock Market | SME Development | International Trad

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    628
  • Last 5 Years
    522
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.831
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Rankings

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946,284
World Rank
Sri Lanka
869
Country Rank
Rajarata University Logo
32
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Prageeth Roshan Weerathunga
Rajarata University Mihintale, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
CSR | Environmental Accounting and Sustainability | Financial Reporting | IFRS | MCD

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    584
  • Last 5 Years
    567
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.971
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Rankings

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949,092
World Rank
Sri Lanka
875
Country Rank
University of Colombo Logo
122
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Sirimal Abeyratne
University of Colombo Colombo, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Macroeconomics | International Economics | Economic Development | Policy Reform

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    581
  • Last 5 Years
    147
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.253
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Rankings

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955,365
World Rank
Sri Lanka
885
Country Rank
University of Peradeniya Logo
177
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Thanabalasingam Vinayagathasan
University of Peradeniya Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Economic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    572
  • Last 5 Years
    372
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.650
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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987,965
World Rank
Sri Lanka
944
Country Rank
Rajarata University Logo
39
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
RM Nayana C Swarnapali
Rajarata University Mihintale, Sri Lanka
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Accounting & Finance | Sustainability | Corporate Governance | Cost and Management Accountin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    530
  • Last 5 Years
    481
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.908
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