USJ INNOVATION GRANTS AWARDING CEREMONY 2025 & LAUNCHING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) was held on June 03, 2025, at the Senate Board Room of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Organized by the Innovation, Invention and Venture Creation Council (IIVCC), The ceremony was attended by the senior. Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, Vice Chancellor of USJ, Prof. Lasith Gunawardena and Prof. Nilushi Nugara, Co-Chairpersons of the IIVCC, the Deans of the faculties, the deserving grant awardees, and dedicated IIVCC members.
USJ Innovation Grants 2025 – Winners
01. Dr. A. B. K. P. S. P. Abeywickrema
Department of Food Science and Technology,
Faculty of Applied Sciences.
02. Dr. Kasun Madhusanka Thambugala
Genetics and Molecular Biology Unit,
Faculty of Applied Sciences.
03. Prof. W.L.I. Wijesekara
Department of Food Science and Technology,
Faculty of Applied Sciences.
04. Dr. Ruvini Abhayapala
Department of Biosystems Technology,
Faculty of Technology.
05. Dr. Jayani Kulathunga
Department of Multidisciplinary Studies,
Faculty of Urban and Aquatic Bioresources.
06. Dr. Upul Kumarasinghe
Department of Chemistry,
Faculty of Applied Sciences.
07. Dr. W.W.P. De Silva
Department of Physics,
Faculty of Applied Sciences.
08. Dr. A.R. Nihmiya
Department of Civil and Environmental Technology,
Faculty of Technology.
09. Dr. Danushika Manatunga
Department of Biosystems Technology,
Faculty of Technology.
10. Prof. Sugandhika Suresh
Department of Biochemistry,
Faculty of Medical Science.
11. Prof T.M.S.P.K. Thennakoon
Department of Geography,
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
