H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe

15.2k total citations · 4 hit papers
248 papers, 10.9k citations indexed

About

H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe is a scholar working on Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Plant Science. According to data from OpenAlex, H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe has authored 248 papers receiving a total of 10.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 109 papers in Biochemistry, 87 papers in Molecular Biology and 73 papers in Plant Science. Recurrent topics in H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe's work include Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities (106 papers), Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress (28 papers) and Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management (27 papers). H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe is often cited by papers focused on Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities (106 papers), Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress (28 papers) and Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management (27 papers). H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe collaborates with scholars based in Canada, Sri Lanka and United States. H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe's co-authors include Khushwant S. Bhullar, Surangi H. Thilakarathna, Indu Parmar, K.D.P.P. Gunathilake, G. Huber, Amitabh Jha, Graham Dellaire, Satvir Sekhon-Loodu, Cijo George Vazhappilly and Basil P. Hubbard and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Biological Chemistry, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and PLoS ONE.

In The Last Decade

H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe

239 papers receiving 10.5k citations

Hit Papers

Kinase-targeted cancer therapies: progress, challenge... 2013 2026 2017 2021 2018 2013 2022 2022 250 500 750
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Kinase-targeted cancer therapies: progress, challenges and future directions
    2018 883 citations H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe et al. profile →
  2. Flavonoid Bioavailability and Attempts for Bioavailability Enhancement
    2013 609 citations H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe et al. profile →
  3. A Review: Depolymerization of Lignin to Generate High-Value Bio-Products: Opportunities, Challenges, and Prospects
    2022 153 citations Wasitha P. D. W. Thilakarathna, Quan He et al. profile →
  4. Potentials of Natural Preservatives to Enhance Food Safety and Shelf Life: A Review
    2022 116 citations Sirawdink Fikreyesus Forsido, H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe et al. The Scientific World JOURNAL profile →

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Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe Canada 57 3.4k 3.3k 3.1k 2.4k 1.1k 248 10.9k
Ángel Gil‐Izquierdo Spain 55 2.9k 0.8× 3.8k 1.1× 3.2k 1.0× 2.4k 1.0× 1.6k 1.5× 212 9.8k
Francesca Giampieri Italy 61 3.7k 1.1× 4.1k 1.2× 3.1k 1.0× 3.0k 1.2× 1.5k 1.3× 266 13.8k
José L. Quiles Spain 60 4.1k 1.2× 3.5k 1.0× 2.0k 0.7× 1.8k 0.8× 1.9k 1.8× 278 13.6k
Rosa Tundis Italy 52 3.2k 0.9× 3.2k 1.0× 4.1k 1.3× 3.7k 1.5× 981 0.9× 253 10.9k
Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria Australia 50 2.4k 0.7× 2.4k 0.7× 2.9k 1.0× 2.7k 1.1× 1.3k 1.2× 287 10.1k
Monica Rosa Loizzo Italy 51 3.3k 1.0× 3.3k 1.0× 4.0k 1.3× 3.7k 1.5× 1.0k 1.0× 263 11.1k
Ki Won Lee South Korea 61 5.9k 1.7× 3.2k 1.0× 2.0k 0.7× 2.0k 0.8× 1.1k 1.0× 354 13.8k
Mary Ann Lila United States 60 3.0k 0.9× 4.0k 1.2× 2.5k 0.8× 2.8k 1.2× 1.5k 1.4× 255 10.3k
Bhimanagouda S. Patil United States 59 4.2k 1.2× 2.9k 0.9× 3.9k 1.3× 2.1k 0.9× 925 0.9× 276 10.3k
Yi‐Zhong Cai Hong Kong 42 2.3k 0.7× 3.7k 1.1× 3.8k 1.2× 4.6k 1.9× 1.4k 1.3× 48 10.8k

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All Works

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Huo, Junwei, et al.. (2025). Plant iridoids: Chemistry, dietary sources and potential health benefits. Food Chemistry X. 27. 102491–102491. 3 indexed citations
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Rupasinghe, H.P. Vasantha, et al.. (2025). Valorization of grape pomace by microbial fermentation: Composition, biological activities and potential applications for the food industry. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 144. 107656–107656. 2 indexed citations
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Rupasinghe, H.P. Vasantha, et al.. (2024). Green Extraction of Phytochemicals from Fresh Vegetable Waste and Their Potential Application as Cosmeceuticals for Skin Health. Processes. 12(4). 742–742. 18 indexed citations
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Amararathna, Madumani, David W. Hoskin, Kerry B. Goralski, & H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe. (2024). Suppression of NNK Metabolism by Anthocyanin-Rich Haskap Berry Supplementation Through Modulation of P450 Enzymes. Pharmaceuticals. 17(12). 1615–1615. 1 indexed citations
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Fernando, Wasundara, Susan Monro, Melanie R. Power Coombs, et al.. (2024). Phloridzin Docosahexaenoate, an Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ester of a Flavonoid Precursor, Inhibits Angiogenesis by Suppressing Endothelial Cell Proliferation, Migration, and Differentiation. Biomolecules. 14(7). 769–769. 2 indexed citations
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Fagbohun, Oladapo F., et al.. (2023). Saponins of North Atlantic Sea Cucumber: Chemistry, Health Benefits, and Future Prospectives. Marine Drugs. 21(5). 262–262. 15 indexed citations
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Fagbohun, Oladapo F., et al.. (2023). Role of Antioxidant Vitamins and Other Micronutrients on Regulations of Specific Genes and Signaling Pathways in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(7). 6092–6092. 15 indexed citations
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Biswas, Dipsikha, et al.. (2023). Supplementation of cyanidin-3-O-β-glucoside-rich haskap (Lonicera caerulea L.) berry extract attenuates hepatic lipid dysregulation in diet-induced obese mice. Journal of Functional Foods. 108. 105635–105635. 7 indexed citations
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Forsido, Sirawdink Fikreyesus, et al.. (2022). Potentials of Natural Preservatives to Enhance Food Safety and Shelf Life: A Review. The Scientific World JOURNAL. 2022. 1–11. 116 indexed citations breakdown →
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Zhang, Shiqi, Jie Yang, Sheng Wang, H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe, & Quan He. (2021). Experimental exploration of processes for deriving multiple products from spent coffee grounds. Food and Bioproducts Processing. 128. 21–29. 24 indexed citations
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Siddiqui, Shoib Sarwar, Sofia Rahman, H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe, & Cijo George Vazhappilly. (2020). Dietary Flavonoids in p53—Mediated Immune Dysfunctions Linking to Cancer Prevention. Biomedicines. 8(8). 286–286. 21 indexed citations
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Budge, Suzanne M., Martin Rose, H.P. Vasantha Rupasinghe, et al.. (2012). Effect of feeding fresh forage and marine algae on the fatty acid composition and oxidation of milk and butter. Journal of Dairy Science. 95(6). 2797–2809. 56 indexed citations
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Rupasinghe, H.P. Vasantha, et al.. (2007). Fruit phenolics as natural antimicrobial agents: Selective antimicrobial activity of catechin, chlorogenic acid and phloridzin. Journal of Food Agriculture & Environment. 5. 81–85. 51 indexed citations
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Rupasinghe, H.P. Vasantha, et al.. (2006). Lactic acid improves the efficacy of anti-microbial washing solutions for apples. International journal of food, agriculture and environment. 4(2). 44–48. 5 indexed citations
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Rupasinghe, H.P. Vasantha, Gopinadhan Paliyath, & Dennis P. Murr. (2000). Sesquiterpene α-Farnesene Synthase: Partial Purification, Characterization, and Activity in Relation to Superficial Scald Development in Apples. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 125(1). 111–119. 36 indexed citations
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Rupasinghe, H.P. Vasantha, Gopinadhan Paliyath, & Dennis P. Murr. (1998). Biosynthesis of α-Farnesene and its Relation to Superficial Scald Development in `Delicious' Apples. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 123(5). 882–886. 37 indexed citations

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