Best Academic Researcher Award
Pahiyangala Sumangala
Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Pahiyangala Sumangala is a researcher affiliated with Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka whose scholarly work is associated with the field of archaeology. The Best Academic Researcher Award article presents a neutral academic overview of Pahiyangala Sumangala in relation to the Metallurgical Engineering Awards. The profile summarizes institutional affiliation, research productivity, scholarly publications, citation indicators, and research interests using publicly available academic information. Quantitative indicators, including Scopus-indexed publications, citation count, and h-index, are presented alongside qualitative descriptions of research engagement to provide a balanced encyclopedic profile.[1]
Abstract
Pahiyangala Sumangala is affiliated with Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka and has contributed to academic research within the field of archaeology. Bibliometric indicators recorded in Scopus show two indexed documents, four citations, and an h-index of one. Although the publication portfolio is currently modest, the available scholarly output demonstrates participation in peer-reviewed academic research and international scholarly communication. This profile presents a neutral overview of measurable academic achievements and publicly accessible scholarly records.[1][2]
Keywords
Archaeology; Academic Research; Cultural Heritage; Scopus Publications; Research Impact; Best Academic Researcher Award
Introduction
Academic recognition articles document verifiable scholarly accomplishments using established bibliometric indicators together with qualitative descriptions of research interests. Such profiles provide readers with concise information regarding institutional affiliation, publication history, and measurable scholarly influence while maintaining a neutral point of view. The present article summarizes publicly available information relating to Pahiyangala Sumangala and contextualizes these data within accepted academic evaluation practices.[1][3]
Research Profile
Pahiyangala Sumangala is associated with Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka and conducts scholarly work related to archaeology. Available bibliometric information identifies a Scopus Author ID of 59519195500 with two indexed documents, four citations, and an h-index of one. These indicators provide a quantitative summary of current research visibility while complementing qualitative assessments of scholarly activity through institutional and professional profiles.[1][2]
Research Contributions
The available research record indicates contributions to archaeological scholarship through peer-reviewed publications. Research within archaeology supports the understanding of historical societies, cultural heritage, material culture, and evidence-based interpretation of the human past. Published studies contribute to the cumulative development of disciplinary knowledge and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration with history, anthropology, conservation science, and related fields.[2][4]
Publications
According to publicly indexed bibliographic databases, the researcher has two Scopus-indexed publications. These publications contribute to the documented scholarly record and provide measurable evidence of peer-reviewed academic participation. Individual publications may be accessed through Scopus and related scholarly indexing services where available.[1]
- Scopus-indexed publications: 2
- Total citations: 4
- Scopus h-index: 1
Research Impact
Citation-based metrics provide one dimension of research evaluation by reflecting scholarly visibility within indexed literature. While bibliometric indicators should be interpreted alongside qualitative evidence, the documented citation record demonstrates that published work has received academic attention within the research community. Continued publication and collaboration may further strengthen future scholarly impact.[3][5]
Award Suitability
The Best Academic Researcher Award recognizes measurable academic achievement, research integrity, scholarly communication, and contribution to disciplinary knowledge. Based on publicly available bibliometric indicators and institutional affiliation, Pahiyangala Sumangala demonstrates participation in peer-reviewed research within archaeology. Evaluation for award recognition may additionally consider research quality, originality, professional service, and broader academic engagement beyond quantitative metrics alone.[3]
Conclusion
This academic profile provides a concise, neutral overview of Pahiyangala Sumangala’s publicly available scholarly record. The combination of institutional affiliation, bibliometric indicators, and documented publications offers an objective summary suitable for academic recognition and reference purposes. As future research outputs become available, the profile may be updated to reflect continued scholarly development and research impact.[1]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Pahiyangala Sumangala, Author ID 59519195500. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59519195500
- P Sumangala, N Perera, et al. (2026). Foragers in ancient rainforests in Sri Lanka: Late Pleistocene to Late Holocene evidence from Fa-Hien Lena rockshelter.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277379126001940
- P Sumangala, N Perera, et al. (2025). Terminal Pleistocene to mid-Holocene rainforest foragers in Sri Lanka: Multidisciplinary insights at Kebella-lena rock shelter.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0277379125000216
- P Sumangala. (2016). The Subspecies of Asian Elephants.
https://agris.fao.org/search/en/providers/125309/records/6748d21b7625988a372103ed
- P Sumangala, et al. (2021). Journal of Archaeology, Anthropology and Heritage Management.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jayendra-Joglekar/