Three distinguished Physics alumni of the University of Peradeniya have been appointed as Chancellors of leading Sri Lankan universities: 

Professor Emeritus Lakshman Dissanayake (University of Peradeniya), Professor Emeritus Rajaratnam Kumaravadivel (University of Jaffna), and Professor Emeritus K.M. de Silva (Open University of Sri Lanka). Read more...

The Physics Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya proudly celebrates the appointment of Professor Emeritus Vidya Nidhi Lakshman Dissanayake as Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya. A distinguished alumnus, pioneering physicist, and visionary leader, Professor Dissanayake has made transformative contributions to research, education, and national development. His lifelong dedication to science, institution-building, and public service has left an enduring legacy both locally and internationally.

This appointment marks a historic milestone for the Department of Physics, affirming its lasting impact through alumni who continue to shape higher education in Sri Lanka. Read more...