University of Sri Jayewardenepura Researchers Honoured at President’s Awards for Scientific Research 2025

17 Academics, 3 post-doctoral scientists (3 former post-doctoral scientists) and Research Assistants (4 current and 7 former)  from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Honoured at President’s Awards for Scientific Research 2025
Researchers from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura were recognised at the President’s Awards for Scientific Research 2025, organised by the National Research Council of Sri Lanka. The awards acknowledge outstanding scientific contributions based on high-quality peer-reviewed publications published in 2021, with significant scholarly and societal impact.
The award ceremony was held on 18 December 2025 at the Waters Edge, under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The event brought together leading researchers and academics from across Sri Lanka to celebrate excellence in scientific research.
The recognition of 14 senior academics and 3 junior academics, and postdoctoral young scientists and research assistants from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura highlights the University’s strong research culture and its commitment to nurturing excellence across all career stages.
Award Recipients from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Academics (17)

Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS)
•Prof. Meththika Vithanage
•Prof. Thusitha Etampawala
•Prof. Anushka Rajapaksha
•Dr. Dimuthu Manamgoda
•Dr. Chathuri Jayasinghe
•Dr. Thamali Perera
•Dr. Saranga Diyabalanage
•Dr. Kasun Thambugala
•C. M. Weralupitiya
•Himashi S. Ferdinandez
•Chathuri Liyanage

Faculty of Medical Sciences (FoM)
• Prof. Renu Wickramasinghe
• Prof. Neelika Malavige
• Prof. Chandima Jeewandara
• Dr. Thushali Ranasinghe

Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC)
Dr. Nuwan Gunarathne

Faculty of Technology (FoT)
Dr. Pabasari Arundathi Koliyabandara
Indunil Subodhini Herath

Faculty of Engineering (FoE)
Prof. Chaminda Konthasinghe

Faculty of Dental Sciences
Dr. Dinithi Ekanayake

Young Scientists and Research Assistants (17)
Institute of Allergology and Immunology

Academic staff

Ms. Inoka Sepali Aberathna
Research staff

Postdoctoral scientists
Dr. Tibu Jayadas
• Dr. Shyrar Tanussiya Ramu
• Dr. Shashi Dayarathne

Research assistants
Heshan Kuruppu
•Madu Dissanayake
• Jeewantha Jayamali
• Saubhagya Rasikangani Danasekara

Former postdoctoral scientists and researchers at AICBU
•Dr. Deshni Jayathilaka
•Mr. Deshan Madhusanka
•Ms. Ayesha Wijesinghe
•Dr. Banuri Gunasekera
•Ms. Thashmi Nimasha
•Ms. Gayasha Kavindi
•Dr. Pradeep Darshana
• Dr. Osanda Dissanayake
• Dr. Nayanathara Gamalath
• Mr. Thilagaraj Pathmanathan

These national-level awards recognise research publications that demonstrate scientific rigour, originality, and meaningful contribution to knowledge. The achievements of both senior academics and young researchers reflect the University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s multidisciplinary strength and its role in advancing research that addresses national priorities and global challenges.
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura extends its warm congratulations to all award recipients and reaffirms its commitment to fostering an inclusive and impactful research environment in Sri Lanka.

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