{"id":57064,"date":"2020-03-20T14:30:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T14:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eie.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/?post_type=dt_team&#038;p=57064"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T09:31:44","slug":"dr-praneeth-wijesinghe","status":"publish","type":"dt_team","link":"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-praneeth-wijesinghe\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Praneeth Wijesinghe"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1508145820329{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-5 vc_col-md-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1508145215317{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-6013bde9b103e9074225b37e0cd3bf6d.enable-bg-rollover .rollover 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data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:20px;\">About<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760334705917{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Praneeth Wijesinghe obtained his BSc Eng Hons in Materials Science &amp; Engineering with First Class Honors from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, in 2016. Following graduation, he gained industry experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer in the private sector for nearly one and a half years before joining the University of Ruhuna in 2017. He later pursued his doctoral studies and successfully completed a PhD in Engineering Ethics in 2025 at the Faculty of Business, University of Moratuwa.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;1&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; title_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Areas of Specialization&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul id=\"areaOfInterest\" class=\"list-unstyled social-contacts-v2\">\n<li>Engineering Ethics<\/li>\n<li>Materials Science &amp; Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Technology Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Teaching&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul id=\"modulesTought\" class=\"list-unstyled social-contacts-v2\">\n<li>Engineering Ethics<\/li>\n<li>Society &amp; the Engineers<\/li>\n<li>Technology &amp; Society<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Sociology<\/li>\n<li>History of Engineering in Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li>Business Communication for Engineers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Research Interests&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul id=\"modulesTought\" class=\"list-unstyled social-contacts-v2\">\n<li>Engineering Ethics<\/li>\n<li>Professional Development of Engineers<\/li>\n<li>Technology Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n<li>Materials Science &amp; Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Publications&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-38926a3321362fe93\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-38926a3321362fe93 uvc-8853  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-38926a3321362fe93 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<h3>Abstracts<\/h3>\n<p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, N.L.W. Wijewantha, Dr. D. Attygalle, [2016], Fabrication and Characterization of CZTS thin films by spin coating, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference 2016, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2018], Engineering Ethics-A Matter to Reconsider, South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (ISBN 978-955-3751-00-3)<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2019], Need of a study on implications of Ethics on Behavior and Performance of Technological Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, Asia International Conference of Multidisciplinary Research 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (ISBN 978-955-3751-01-0) pp 11.<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, P.N. Gardihewa, [2019], Reasons for the difficulties to acquire language skills; With reference to the first year undergraduates in the Faculty of Engineering, Asia International Conference of Multidisciplinary Research 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISBN 978-955-3751-01-0) pp 13.<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2019], Senior Engineers\u2019 Ethical Responsibility in Training Junior Engineers for the Sustainable Use of Technology in Sri Lankan Engineering Firms, International Conference on Social &amp; Cultural Nexus of Science and Technology Development (SCST) 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISBN 978-955-590-134-5) pp 09.<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2019], Communication Skills Matter! The Opinions of Young Engineers Working in Sri Lankan Industrial Sector, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISBN 978-955-3751-02-7) pp 08.<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2019], Importance of Engineering Ethics in Business Environment-With Reference to Views of Engineering Students, 1<sup>st<\/sup> International Conference on Applied Social Statistics 2019, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. pp 07-10<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake [2019], Ethics &amp; Entrepreneurial Behavior; A Study based on Chartered Engineers in Sri Lanka, International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC 2019), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. pp 05<\/li>\n<li>Danusi Saumyadi, Praneeth Wijesinghe, Thesara Jayawardane, [2020], Promoting Engineering Ethics Among Engineers in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of Global Conference on Advances in Education and Research (GCAER 2020), Tohoku University of Community Service and Science, Japan. (ISSN 2436-0848), pp 12<\/li>\n<li>Praneeth Wijesinghe, Thesara Jayawardane, Sarath Dasanayake, [2020], Health &amp; Safety; Holding Paramount in Techno-Entrepreneurial Engineering Firms in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of Global Conference on Advances in Business and Social Sciences (GCABSS 2020), Tohoku University of Community Service and Science, Japan. (ISSN 2436-083X), pp 9-10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-77816a3321362ff77\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-77816a3321362ff77 uvc-99  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-77816a3321362ff77 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<h3>Full Papers<\/h3>\n<p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>D.P.S. Wijesinghe, Eng. N.L.W. Wijewantha, Dr. D. Attygalle, H.A.D.I. Dilshan, W.D.D. Weerasinghe [2017], Development of CZTS thin film from Spin Coating for Solar Cell Application, 111th Annual Sessions of The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, [111th AS-IESL], Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp 121-124<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2018], Engineering Ethics-A Matter to Reconsider, Conference Proceedings of South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka.(ISSN: 2659 \u2013 2010 online)<\/li>\n<li>D.P.S. Wijesinghe, Eng. (Dr.). V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2018], Perception of Engineering Students\u2019 towards the importance of Engineering Ethics for their future Profession, 112<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Sessions of The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, [112<sup>th<\/sup> AS-IESL], Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp 635-641<\/li>\n<li>D.P.S. Wijesinghe, Eng. (Dr.). V.P.T. Jayawardane, [2019], Impact of the Technical Communication Skills possessed by the Young Engineers in Sri Lanka, 113th Annual Sessions of The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, [113th AS-IESL], Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp 697-704<\/li>\n<li>Praneeth S. Wijesinghe, Prathibha N. Gardihewa, [2019], Reasons for the difficulties to acquire language skills; With reference to the first year undergraduates in the Faculty of Engineering, Conference Proceedings of Asia International Conference of Multidisciplinary Research 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISSN: 2682-7271 online) pp 31-36<\/li>\n<li>Praneeth S. Wijesinghe, Thesara VP. Jayawardane, [2019], Sri Lankan Young Engineers\u2019 Perception on Communication Skills; A Qualitative Survey, Conference Proceedings of 2<sup>nd<\/sup> South Asia Conference of Multidisciplinary Research 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISSN: 2659-2010 online) pp 10-16.<\/li>\n<li>Praneeth Wijesinghe, Thesara Jayawardane, Sarath Dasanayake [2020], Personality Traits of Techno-Entrepreneurial Engineers in Sri Lanka, Conference Proceedings of 6th International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference (MERCon 2020) at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. DOI: 10.1109\/MERCon50084.2020.9185246<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake [2020], Start-up Stories of Techno-Entrepreneurial Engineers in Sri Lanka, Conference Proceedings of 3<sup>rd<\/sup> International Conference of Business Research (ICBR 2020) at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (ISSN 2630-7561) pp 188-197.<\/li>\n<li>Praneeth Wijesinghe, Thesara Jayawardane [2020], Guidance from the Senior Engineers during the Undergraduate Training \u2013 A Case Study, Journal of the University of Ruhuna, Volume 8 Issue 2, September, 2020. Pp 83-92, DOI: <a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.4038\/jur.v8i2.7941\">http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.4038\/jur.v8i2.7941<\/a>, ISSN 2659-2053<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake [2021], Assisting Professional Development of Subordinate Engineers; Evidence from Owner\/Manager Entrepreneurial Engineers in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Volume 8 Issue 2, 2021. Pp 79-91, DOI: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.31357\/ijms.v8i2\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.31357\/ijms.v8i2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/search?q=Muzhda%20Mehrzad\">Mehrzad, M.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/search?q=S.W.S.B.%20Dasanayaka\">Dasanayaka, S.W.S.B.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/search?q=Kimberly%20Gleason\">Gleason, K.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/search?q=Praneeth%20Wijesinghe\">Wijesinghe, P.<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/search?q=Omar%20Al%20Serhan\">Al Serhan, O.<\/a> [2021], &#8220;Female Afghan engineers\u2019 perceptions of chokepoints along the career trajectory to entrepreneurship&#8221;, Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, Volume 15, Issue 01, Pp 158-182, DOI: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1108\/JEEE-11-2020-0410\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1108\/JEEE-11-2020-0410<\/a><\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake [2021], Ethics into Practice: Holding Paramount Health, Safety &amp; Welfare of the Public by Entrepreneurial Engineers in Sri Lanka. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 54(3), pp.87\u201397. DOI: http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/engineer.v54i3.7462<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, H.A.D.Saumyadi, and V.P.T. Jayawardane [2021], Improving Engineering Ethics of Professional Engineers in Sri Lanka \u2013 Perspectives of Young Engineers. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 54(3), pp.77\u201386. DOI: <a href=\"http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/engineer.v54i3.7461\">http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/engineer.v54i3.7461<\/a><\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane [2021], The Determinants of Migration of Sri Lankan Young Engineers to Australia \u2013 A Case Study. KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS), Volume 3 Issue 2, 2021. Pp 113-122. DOI: <a href=\"http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/kjms.v3i2.34\">http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/kjms.v3i2.34<\/a><\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake [2021], \u201cBrand Loyalty &amp; Engineering Ethics; A Study Based on Entrepreneur Engineers in Sri Lanka\u201d, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> International Conference on Marketing Management (ICMM 2021) jointly organized by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) and Emerald Group of Publishers, Pp 01-16<\/li>\n<li>Praneeth Wijesinghe, Thesara Jayawardane, Sarath Dasanayake [2021], \u201cAccomplishing environmental sustainability as an ethical responsibility; evidence from entrepreneur engineers in Sri Lanka\u201d, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences (SLJSS), 44 (02), Pp 165-179. DOI: <a href=\"http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/sljss.v44i2.8243\">http:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/sljss.v44i2.8243<\/a><\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane, S.W.S.B. Dasanayake [2022], \u201cTechnology Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka: Way Forward\u201d, Conference Proceedings of 5th International Conference of Business Research (ICBR 2022) at the University of Moratuwa, URI: <a href=\"http:\/\/dl.lib.uom.lk\/handle\/123\/20077\">http:\/\/dl.lib.uom.lk\/handle\/123\/20077<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe and V.P.T. Jayawardane [2023], Employability Skills Required by Entry-<br \/>\nLevel Engineers in Sri Lanka, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 56(1), pp.113\u2013122. DOI: DOI: 10.4038\/engineer.v56i1.7565<\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe, H.A.D.Saumyadi, and V.P.T. Jayawardane [2023], Achieving Career Success \u2013 Perspectives of Chartered Engineers in Sri Lanka, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 56(4), pp.57\u201365. DOI: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/engineer.v56i4.7628\">DOI: 10.4038\/engineer.v56i4.7628<\/a><\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe and V.P.T. Jayawardane [2024], The Attributes and Areas for Improvement of Early Career Engineers in Sri Lanka, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 57(1), pp.143\u2013152. DOI: <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/engineer.v57i1.7644\">DOI: 10.4038\/engineer.v57i1.7644<\/a><\/li>\n<li>P.S. Wijesinghe and V.P.T. Jayawardane [2025], Barriers to Professional Success of Engineers in Sri Lanka, Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 58(2), pp.103\u2013112. DOI: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4038\/engineer.v58i2.7697<\/li>\n<li>H.A.D. Saumyadi, D.P.S. Wijesinghe, V.P.T. Jayawardane &amp; M.N.N. Munawwara [2026], The Growth of Leadership Potential of Engineers; A Case Study at Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 59(1), pp 135-143, DOI: 10.4038\/engineer.v59i1.7739<\/li>\n<li>Praneeth Wijesinghe [2026], &#8220;Beyond Technical Skills: Developing the Ethically Sound Engineer&#8221; in the official E-Newsletter of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (Digital SLEN) Issue 67 &#8211; March\/April 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Projects&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Investigating how Techno-entrepreneurial engineers in Sri Lanka adopt Engineering Ethics for the business practices (2018 to up to date)<\/li>\n<li>Studying the Engineering Ethics of Professional Engineers in Sri Lanka (2020 to up to date)<\/li>\n<li>Investigating how Sri Lankan engineers work for the professional development of themselves (2020 to up to date)<\/li>\n<li>Developing AI enabled Employability Readiness Tracker for Computer Engineering Undergraduates (2025 to up date)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Other Contributions&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Committee Member &#8211; Volunteer Service Committee for Organizing SLUG XIII (2019) at the University of Ruhuna<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Organizing Committee Member &#8211; 6th Annual Research Symposium (ARS 2019) of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ruhuna&gt;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Committee Member \u2013 International Conference on Advances in Engineering, Technology and Contemporary Management Trends (ICAETCMT-19) organized by LBEF Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal (2019)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Worked as a Visiting Lecturer for following modules.\n<ul>\n<li>PT 2301 \u2013 Communication Skills &amp; Engineering Ethics, Division of Polymer &amp; Chemical Engineering Technology, Institute of Technology (ITUM), University of Moratuwa. (2019)<\/li>\n<li>TCS 3121 \u2013 Ethics for Technologists, Department of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna (2019)<\/li>\n<li>TT 2404 \u2013 Communication &amp; Ethics, Division of Textile &amp; Clothing Technology, Institute of Technology (ITUM), University of Moratuwa. (2019, 2020, 2021)<\/li>\n<li>MN 4900 \u2013 Professional Ethics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa. (2020, 2021)<\/li>\n<li>IM 4210 \u2013 Financial Regulations &amp; Ethics, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Business, University of Moratuwa (2021)<\/li>\n<li>IM 4320 \u2013 Data Privacy &amp; Ethics, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Business, University of Moratuwa (2021)<\/li>\n<li>CE 3142 \u2013 Professional Ethics, Faculty of Engineering, Kotelawala Defense University (2026).<\/li>\n<li>MaE 1072 \u2013 Engineering in Context, Department of Marine Engineering, Ocean University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Resource Person to conduct a workshop on \u201cCommunication Skills\u201d for first year undergraduates of the Faculty organized by the Career Guidance Unit of the University of Ruhuna (2021, 2022).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Judge \u2013 Chicago High School Ethics Bowl Competition organized by the Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, USA (2022).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vice President \u2013 Education at Voice Your Dreams Toastmaster Club (2022-2023)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Coordinator-INSPIRE (Online Guest Lecture &amp;amp; Interview Series) organized by the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna for 2023\/2024.<\/li>\n<li>President at Voice Your Dream Toastmasters Club (2023\/2024, 2024\/2025).<\/li>\n<li>Chairperson for the Committee of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna for International Conference on Enrollment Expansion in STEM Disciplines (RA01-AHEAD Operations) 2023.<\/li>\n<li>Judge \u2013 Speech Master Competition (Southern Province) organized by the Gavel Club of University of Sri Jayawardanepura for 2023, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Judge \u2013 Junior Inventor of the Year Competition (Southern Province) organized by the IESL Southern Chapter for 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Judge &#8211; Final Round of the \u201cVox Maxima 2025\u201d, First Inter Faculty Speech Competition Organized by the Gavel Club of the University of Ruhuna.<\/li>\n<li>Resource Person to conduct a workshop on \u201cPublic Speaking\u201d for final year undergraduates of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, which was organized by the Career Guidance Unit of the same faculty in 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Member of the 25 Projects Subcommittee of Silver Jubilee Celebration Exhibition of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Judge \u2013 \u201cPitch Arena\u201d organized by the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna as a part of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Faculty in 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Committee Member \u2013 Faculty Technology Transfer Cell (2024-Up to date)<\/li>\n<li>Committee Member \u2013 Faculty Career Guidance Cell (2024-Up to date)<\/li>\n<li>Committee Member \u2013 Faculty Building &amp; Land Committee (2025 \u2013 Up to date)<\/li>\n<li>Committee Member \u2013 Faculty ICT Management Committee (2024 \u2013 Up to date)<\/li>\n<li>Committee Member \u2013 Faculty Publicity Committee (2026 \u2013 Up to date)<\/li>\n<li>Resource Person to conduct workshop on \u201cPresentation Skills: Business Idea Pitching\u201d for 3<sup>rd<\/sup> year Agribusiness Management students who follow Business Startup (EC 32206) module at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna in 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Organizing Committee Member \u2013 Faculty Open Day held on 29<sup>th<\/sup> April, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinator of the 6-week workshop series titled \u201cEngineer Your Voice: Speak, Lead, Influence\u201d which was specially organized to improve public speaking skills of engineers of IESL Kandurata and Sabaragamuwa Chapters in 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-86616a332136301ed\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-86616a332136301ed uvc-1665  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-86616a332136301ed .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<h4>Contributions as a Research Article Reviewer<\/h4>\n<p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Reviewer for the Journal Cogent Social Science by Taylor &amp; Francis Online (2023)<\/li>\n<li>Reviewer for the Journal Cogent Business &amp; Management by Taylor &amp; Francis Online (2023)<\/li>\n<li>Reviewer for the Journal Cogent Education by Taylor &amp; Francis Online (2023)<\/li>\n<li>Reviewer for the ChemEICon 2025, the 2nd international research conference organized by the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Moratuwa (2025).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Awards&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Best Poster award at 2<sup>nd<\/sup> International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference 2016, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li>Samson Rajapaksa Memorial Award for the Materials Science and Engineering Graduand who has obtained the highest overall Grade Point Average of 3.7 or above at the B.Sc. Engineering Honours Degree examinations 2016. (Donated by D. Samson Industries Limited)<\/li>\n<li>The Migara Ranathunga Trust Award- 2015\/2016 for University Undergraduates for their Industrial Training Projects under the category of Materials Engineering. 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.team-carousel-shortcode.team-carousel-shortcode-id-2001cc531df303c3fa2bad847b816b29 .soc-ico a:not(:hover) .soc-font-icon {\n  color: #ffffff;\n  background: none;\n}\n.team-carousel-shortcode.team-carousel-shortcode-id-2001cc531df303c3fa2bad847b816b29 .soc-ico a .soc-font-icon {\n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"owl-carousel team-carousel-shortcode dt-team-shortcode dt-owl-carousel-call team-carousel-shortcode-id-2001cc531df303c3fa2bad847b816b29 content-align-center dt-icon-bg-on dt-icon-border-on dt-icon-border-hover-on dt-icon-hover-bg-on move-icons-under-position bullets-small-dot-stroke reposition-arrows arrows-bg-off disable-arrows-hover-bg arrows-hover-bg-off  \" data-scroll-mode=\"1\" data-col-num=\"5\" data-wide-col-num=\"5\" data-laptop-col=\"4\" data-h-tablet-columns-num=\"3\" data-v-tablet-columns-num=\"2\" data-phone-columns-num=\"1\" data-auto-height=\"false\" data-col-gap=\"20\" data-stage-padding=\"0\" data-speed=\"600\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-autoplay_speed=\"6000\" data-arrows=\"true\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-next-icon=\"icon-ar-013-r\" data-prev-icon=\"icon-ar-013-l\"><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-w-t-g-samantha\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20960%201280&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-20-at-10.56.32.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-20-at-10.56.32.jpeg 960w\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\"  title=\"Dr. W. T. G. Samantha\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-w-t-g-samantha\/\">Dr. W. T. G. Samantha<\/a><\/div><p>Senior Lecturer\r\n<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-j-m-r-s-appuhamy\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20576%20768&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ruwan-sir-2-576x768.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ruwan-sir-2-576x768.jpg 576w\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\"  title=\"Dr. J.M.R.S. Appuhamy\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-j-m-r-s-appuhamy\/\">Dr. J.M.R.S. Appuhamy<\/a><\/div><p>Senior Lecturer<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-d-m-k-n-seneviratna\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20456%20608&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-11h01m53s275-456x608.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-11h01m53s275-456x608.png 456w, https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-11h01m53s275-456x609.png 456w\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\"  title=\"Dr. Kumudu Seneviratna\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-d-m-k-n-seneviratna\/\">Dr. Kumudu Seneviratna<\/a><\/div><p>Senior Lecturer<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-w-m-i-udayanganie\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201200%201600&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-14-at-11.29.47-1200x1600.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-08-14-at-11.29.47-1200x1600.jpeg 1200w\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\"  title=\"Dr.(Mrs) W.M.I. Udayanganie\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-w-m-i-udayanganie\/\">Dr.(Mrs) W.M.I. Udayanganie<\/a><\/div><p>Senior Lectuer<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-n-m-wagarachchi\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201797%202396&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_8313-scaled-1797x2396.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_8313-scaled-1797x2396.jpg 1797w\" width=\"1797\" height=\"2396\"  title=\"Dr.(Mrs) N.M.Wagarachchi\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-n-m-wagarachchi\/\">Dr.(Mrs) N.M.Wagarachchi<\/a><\/div><p>Head, Senior Lecturer<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ranjika-lalani-perera\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20675%20900&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ms.-Ranjika-1-675x900.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ms.-Ranjika-1-675x900.jpg 675w\" width=\"675\" height=\"900\"  title=\"Mrs. Ranjika Lalani Perera\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ranjika-lalani-perera\/\">Mrs. Ranjika Lalani Perera<\/a><\/div><p>Lecturer<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-praneeth-wijesinghe\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201920%202560&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_8350-scaled-1920x2560.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_8350-scaled-1920x2560.jpg 1920w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\"  title=\"Mr. Praneeth Wijesinghe\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/dr-praneeth-wijesinghe\/\">Dr. Praneeth Wijesinghe<\/a><\/div><p>Senior Lecturer <\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ms-dilini-jayarathna\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201920%202560&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8323-scaled-1920x2560.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_8323-scaled-1920x2560.jpg 1920w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\"  title=\"Ms. Dilini Jayarathna\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ms-dilini-jayarathna\/\">Ms. Dilini Jayarathna<\/a><\/div><p>Lecturer (Probationary)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ms-swasni-randunu\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201920%202560&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8324-scaled-1920x2560.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_8324-scaled-1920x2560.jpg 1920w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\"  title=\"Ms. Swasni Randunu\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ms-swasni-randunu\/\">Ms. Swasni Randunu<\/a><\/div><p>Lecturer (Probationary)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/sarathchandra-bandara\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20398%20530&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Profile-Picture-DMS-Bandara-398x530.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Profile-Picture-DMS-Bandara-398x530.jpg 398w, https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Profile-Picture-DMS-Bandara-398x531.jpg 398w\" width=\"398\" height=\"530\"  title=\"Mr. DMS Bandara\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/sarathchandra-bandara\/\">Mr. D.M. Sarathchandra Bandara<\/a><\/div><p>Lecturer (Probationary)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ms-ridmi-kumarihami\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20551%20734&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Picture1-551x734.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Picture1-551x734.jpg 551w, https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Picture1-551x735.jpg 551w\" width=\"551\" height=\"734\"  title=\"Ms. Ridmi Kumarihami\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ms-ridmi-kumarihami\/\">Ms. Ridmi Kumarihami<\/a><\/div><p>Lecturer (Probationary)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ms-eng-nikini-maduwanthi\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20443%20590&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nikini-443x590.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nikini-443x590.png 443w, https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nikini-443x591.png 443w\" width=\"443\" height=\"590\"  title=\"Nikini Maduwanthi\" alt=\"Nikini Maduwanthi\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ms-eng-nikini-maduwanthi\/\">Eng. (Ms) Nikini Maduwanthi<\/a><\/div><p>Instructor<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ms-chathumi-jayalath\/\" class=\"rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201920%202560&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chathumi-scaled-1920x2560.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chathumi-scaled-1920x2560.jpg 1920w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\"  title=\"Chathumi Jayalath\" alt=\"Chathumi Jayalath\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/team\/ms-chathumi-jayalath\/\">Ms. Chathumi Jayalath<\/a><\/div><p>Instructor<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><span><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201912%202549&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_8378-scaled-1912x2549.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_8378-scaled-1912x2549.jpg 1912w, https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_8378-scaled-1912x2550.jpg 1912w\" width=\"1912\" height=\"2549\"  title=\"Mr. C. Gunathilake\" alt=\"\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\">Mr. C. Gunathilake<\/div><p>Technical Officer<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><span><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201920%202560&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_8366-scaled-1920x2560.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_8366-scaled-1920x2560.jpg 1920w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\"  title=\"Mrs. S.D. Ranasinghe\" alt=\"\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\">Mrs. S.D. Ranasinghe<\/div><p>Technical Officer<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><span><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20720%20960&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/CAA-2-720x960.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/CAA-2-720x960.jpg 720w\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\"   alt=\"\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\">Mrs. Y.G.N.R. Gamage<\/div><p>Management Assistant<\/p><\/div><div class=\"team-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-container\"><div class=\"team-media\"><span><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201920%202560&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_8384-scaled-1920x2560.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eng.ruh.ac.lk\/dis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/IMG_8384-scaled-1920x2560.jpg 1920w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\"  title=\"Mr. A.P.A.U. Amaradivakara\" alt=\"\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"team-desc\"><div class=\"team-author\"><div class=\"team-author-name\">Mr. A.P.A.U. 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