1.Three Chancellors (UOP, UOJ, OUSL) from the Peradeniya Physics Department
1.Three Chancellors (UOP, UOJ, OUSL) from the Peradeniya Physics Department
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We are proud to announce that three emeritus professors of Physics, who obtained their B.Sc. (Physics Major) degrees from the Department of Physics at the University of Peradeniya, are presently holding the position of chancellors of three leading Sri Lankan universities.
We are proud to announce that three emeritus professors of Physics, who obtained their B.Sc. (Physics Major) degrees from the Department of Physics at the University of Peradeniya, are presently holding the position of chancellors of three leading Sri Lankan universities.
As the chancellor of the University of Peradeniya,
Professor Emeritus, Vidya Nidhi, Lakshman Dissanayake.
B.Sc. Physics Special (1970, Peradeniya)
Ph.D. Experimental Solid State Physics (Indiana University, Bloomington, USA)
As the chancellor of the University of Jaffna,
Professor Emeritus, Rajaratnam Kumaravadivel.
B.Sc. Physics Special (1970, Peradeniya)
Ph.D. Theoretical Solid State Physics (University of Bristol, UK)
As the chancellor of the Open University of Sri Lanka,
Professor Emeritus, Dhammika Tantrigoda.
B.Sc. Physics Special (1973, Peradeniya)
Ph.D. Computational Geophysics (University of Durham, UK)
As the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, and University of Peradeniya Alumni, we are immensely proud of your appointments, and we are forever grateful for your contributions to the country and the subject field.
-Physics Alumni Association, University of Peradeniya.
A commemoration ceremony honoring the life and legacy of the late Prof. Emeritus B.S.B. Karunaratne will be held on November 14, 2025. The event, organized by the Department of Physics and the Physics Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya, will celebrate his remarkable academic contributions and lasting influence on generations of physicists. 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...
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