Board of Studies

The Faculty of Graduate Studies, KDU is are governed by five (05) Board of Studies (BoS);

  • BoS in Defence and Security Studies
  • BoS in Engineering, Computing, Spatial Sciences and Technology
  • BoS in Management and Social Studies
  • BoS in Medical and Biological Sciences
  • BoS in Law & Criminal Justice

A BoS of a relevant field comprises members among senior academic staff members from relevant faculties who are specialized in the relevant field of study. It is the main authority that facilitates and monitors the academic activities of the faculty. Its main responsibility is to maintain the standards and quality of academic activities and to facilitate efficient and quality delivery to its stakeholders. Board of Study is responsible for providing assurance to the Faculty Board of Graduate Studies for recommendation to the senate for approval of matters of academic governance, continuous improvement of the quality of postgraduate studies.

  • Defence and Security Studies
  • Defence and Security Studies

    • Chairperson
      Dr. Harindra Vidanage
    • 1.
      Colonel USB Rathnayake RWP RSP psc
      Dean FDSS
      Invited member
    • 2.
      Snr. Prof. Mirani Weerasooriya
      Programme Coordinator - MPhil/ PhD Programme
    • 3.
      Prof. MADSJS Niriella
      Member
    • 4.
      Prof. KW Samarakoon
      Member
    • 5.
      Dr. Sanath De Silva
      Member
    • 6.
      Dr. Namali Sirisoma
      Member
    • 7.
      Dr. Nirosha Wedasinghe
      Member
    • 8.
      Lt. Col. MAJ Manickachchi RWP, RSP
      Member
    • 9.
      Lt. Col. KTDS Kalansooriya
      Member
    • 10.
      Mr. S Satheesmohan
      Programme Coordinator - MSc in Strategic Studies and International Relations Programme
  • Engineering, Computing, Spatial Sciences and Technology
  • Engineering, Computing, Spatial Sciences and Technology

    • Chairperson
      Prof. WCDK Fernando
    • 1.
      Snr. Prof. JR Lucas
      Member
    • 2.
      Prof. TL Weerawardhana
      Dean FOE
      Invited Member
    • 3.
      Prof. KMGP Premadasa
      Dean FOT
      Invited Member
    • 4.
      Dr. AH Lakmal
      Dean FBESS
      Invited Member
    • 5.
      Dr. LP Kalansooriya
      Dean FOC
      Invited Member
    • 6.
      Snr. Prof. Mirani Weerasooriya
      Programme Coordinator - MPhil/PhD Programme
    • 7.
      Dr. US Rahubadda
      Programme Coordinator - MSc in Electrical Engineering Programme
    • 8.
      Dr. DDTK Kulathunga
      Programme Coordinator - MSc in Civil and Structural Engineering Programme
    • 9.
      Dr. B Hettige
      Programme Coordinator - MSc in Computer Science Programme
    • 10.
      Dr. HRWP Gunathilake
      Programme Coordinator - MBA in E Governance Programme
    • 11.
      Dr. Nirosha Wedasinghe
      Member
    • 12.
      Dr. ADAI Gunasekara
      Member
    • 13.
      Mrs. KA Dinusha
      Member
    • 14.
      Mr. EAHD Hewadikaram
      Programme Coordinator - MSc in Biomedical Engineering Programme
    • 15.
      Ms. PN Karunanayake
      Programme Coordinator - MSc in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering Programme
    • 16.
      Mr. HGS Hikkaduwa
      Member
  • Management and Social Studies
  • Management and Social Studies

    • Chairperson
      Mrs. ID. Wattuhewa
    • 1.
      Dr. Lakshika Liyanage
      Dean FMSH
      Invited member
    • 2.
      Snr. Prof. Mirani Weerasooriya
      Programme Coordinator - MPhil/PhD Programme
    • 3.
      Prof. Bimali Indrarathne
      Member
    • 4.
      Dr. AHS Sharic
      Programme Coordinator - MBA in Logistics Management Programme
    • 5.
      Dr. TKJBM Jayasundara
      Member
    • 6.
      Lt. Col. Wimansha Abeywickrama
      Member
    • 7.
      Dr. UG Rajapaksha
      Programme Coordinator - MSc Degree in Management Programme
    • 8.
      Dr. WMAGHA Premarathne
      Programme Coordinator - MSc in Disaster Risk Management & Development Programme
    • 9.
      Dr. DR Perera
      Programme Coordinator - Postgraduate Diploma in Defence Management Programme (Sri Lanka Air Force Academy)
    • 10.
      Ms. WDH De Mel
      Programme Coordinator - Postgraduate Diploma in Defence Management Programme (Naval and Maritime Academy)
    • 11.
      Ms. DD Lokuge
      Member
    • 12.
      Mr. Anju Illangasekara
      Programme Coordinator - MBA in Logistic Management (Logistics Staff Course - Army School of Logistics)
    • 13.
      Mr. MMLC Gunathilake
      Programme Coordinator - MBA in Logistics Management (Long Logistics Management Course - Naval and Maritime Academy)
  • Medical and Biological Sciences
  • Medical and Biological Sciences

    • Chairperson
      Lt. Col. (Dr) PH Premaratne
    • 1.
      Prof. Prasanna Premadasa
      Dean FOT
      Invited Member
    • 2.
      Prof. Thushara Weerawardena
      Director, KDU-CARE
      Invited Member
    • 3.
      Col. (Prof.) A Balasuriya
      Dean FOM
      Invited Member
    • 4.
      Surgeon Captain NRP Perera
      Dean FAHS
      Invited Member
    • 5.
      Dr. KDW Wijenayake
      Member
    • 6.
      Dr. P Athauda Arachchi
      Member
    • 7.
      Dr. Neli Fernando
      Member
    • 8.
      Dr. Darshana De Silva
      Member
    • 9.
      Brig. (Prof.) PTR Makuloluwa
      Member
    • 10.
      Dr. AM Abeysekara
      Member
    • 11.
      Dr. KW Samarakoon
      Member
    • 12.
      Dr. JMKB Jayasekara
      Member
    • 13.
      Dr. Kalpani Abhayasinghe
      Member
    • 14.
      Dr. R Vijitha
      Member
    • 15.
      Dr. Sameera Senanayake
      Member
    • 16.
      Dr. PATM Wijerathna
      Member
  • Law & Criminal Justice
  • Law & Criminal Justice

    • Chairperson
      Ms. JAD Jayakody
    • 1.
      Mr. WS Wijesinghe
      Dean FOL
      Invited Member
    • 2.
      Snr. Prof. Mirani Weerasooriya
      Programme Coordinator - MPhil/ PhD Programme
    • 3.
      Ms. LM De Silva
      Member / Programme Coordinator - Master of Laws in Public Law Programme
    • 4.
      Ms. NKK Mudalige
      Member / Programme Coordinator - Master of Laws in Business Law Programme
    • 5.
      Ms. MPC Wijesooriya
      Member / Programme Coordinator - Master of Laws in International Law Programme
    • 6.
      Ms. MRIK Munasinghe
      Member / Programme Coordinator - Master of Laws Programme (SLQF 9)
    • 7.
      Ms. BKM Jayasekara
      Member / Programme Coordinator - Master of Laws in International Law Programme (SLQF 9)
    • 8.
      Dr. EAD Anusha Edirisinghe
      Member
    • 9.
      Ms. AH Wijayath
      Member
    • 10.
      Mr. KBN De Silva
      Member
    • 11.
      Mr. KS Dharmasiri
      Member