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BoS Members

The Board of Studies (BoS) at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, is a key academic body comprising senior professionals and experts. Tasked with overseeing postgraduate programs, the BoS ensures curriculum alignment with academic standards and industry relevance. Through collaborative efforts, it reviews, approves, and enhances program quality, contributing to the overall academic excellence of the institution.

  • BoS on Defence and Security Studies
  • Chairman Members
    Dr. Harindra Vidanage
    Colonel USB Rathnayake RWP RSP psc - Dean FDSS - Invited member
    Snr. Prof. Mirani Weerasooriya - Programme Coordinator - MPhil/ PhD Programme
    Prof. MADSJS Niriella - Member
    Prof. KW Samarakoon - Member
    Dr. Sanath De Silva - Member
    Dr. Namali Sirisoma, - Member
    Dr. Nirosha Wedasinghe - Member
    Lt. Col. MAJ Manickachchi RWP, RSP - Member
    Lt. Col. KTDS Kalansooriya - Member
    Mr. S Satheesmohan - Programme Coordinator - MSc in Strategic Studies and International Relations Programme
  • BoS on Engineering, Computing, Spatial Sciences and Technology
  • Chairman Members
    Prof. WCDK Fernando
    Snr. Prof. JR Lucas - Member
    Prof. TL Weerawardhana - Dean FOE - Invited Member
    Prof. KMGP Premadasa - Dean FOT - Invited Member
    Dr. AH Lakmal - Dean FBESS - Invited Member
    Dr. LP Kalansooriya - Dean FOT - Invited Member
    Snr. Prof. Mirani Weerasooriya - Programme Coordinator - MPhil/PhD Programme
    Dr. US Rahubadda - Programme Coordinator - MSc in Electrical Engineering Programme
    Dr. DDTK Kulathunga - Programme Coordinator - MSc in Civil and Structural Engineering Programme
    Dr. B Hettige - Programme Coordinator - MSc in Computer Science Programme
    Dr. HRWP Gunathilake - Programme Coordinator - MBA in E Governance Programme
    Dr. Nirosha Wedasinghe - Member
    Dr. ADAI Gunasekara - Member
    Mrs. KA Dinusha - Member
    Mr. EAHD Hewadikaram - Programme Coordinator - MSc in Biomedical Engineering Programme
    Ms. PN Karunanayake - Programme Coordinator - MSc in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering Programme
    Mr. HGS Hikkaduwa - Member
  • BoS on Management and Social Studies
  • Chairman Members
    Mrs. ID. Wattuhewa
    Dr. Lakshika Liyanage - Dean FMSH - Invited member
    Snr. Prof. Mirani Weerasooriya - Programme Coordinator - MPhil/PhD Programme
    Prof. Bimali Indrarathne - Member
    Dr. AHS Sharic - Programme Coordinator - MBA in Logistics Management Programme
    Dr. TKJBM Jayasundara - Member
    Lt. Col. Wimansha Abeywickrama - Member
    Dr. UG Rajapaksha - Programme Coordinator - MSc Degree in Management Programme
    Dr. WMAGHA Premarathne - Programme Coordinator, MSc in Disaster Risk Management & Development Programme
    Dr. DR Perera - Programme Coordinator - Postgraduate Diploma in Defence Management Programme (Sri Lanka Air Force Academy)
    Ms. WDH De Mel - Programme Coordinator - Postgraduate Diploma in Defence Management Programme (Naval and Maritime Academy)
    Ms. DD Lokuge Member
    Mr. Anju Illangasekara - Programme Coordinator - MBA in Logistic Management (Logistics Staff Course - Army School of Logistics)
    Mr. MMLC Gunathilake - Programme Coordinator - MBA in Logistics Management (Long Logistics Management Course - Naval and Maritime Academy)
  • BoS on Medical and Biological Sciences
  • Chairman Members
    Lt. Col. (Dr) PH Premaratne
    Prof. Prasanna Premadasa - Dean FOT - Invited Member
    Prof. Thushara Weerawardena - Director, KDU - CARE - Invited Member
    Col. (Prof.) A Balasuriya - Dean FOM - Invited Member
    Surgeon Captain NRP Perera - Dean FAHS - Invited Member
    Dr. KDW Wijenayake - Member
    Dr. P Athauda Arachchi - Member
    Dr. Neli Fernando - Member
    Dr. Darshana De Silva - Member
    Brig. (Prof.) PTR Makuloluwa - Member
    Dr. AM Abeysekara - Member
    Dr. KW Samarakoon - Member
    Dr. JMKB Jayasekara - Member
    Dr. Kalpani Abhayasinghe - Member
    Dr. R Vijitha - Member
    Dr. Sameera Senanayake - Member
    Dr. PATM Wijerathna - Member
  • BoS on Law & Criminal Justice
  • Chairman Members
    Ms. JAD Jayakody
    Mr. WS Wijesinghe - Dean FOL - Invited Member
    Snr. Prof. Mirani Weerasooriya - Programme Coordinator - MPhil/ PhD Programme
    Ms. LM De Silva - Member/ Programme Coordinator - Master of Laws in Public Law Programme
    Ms. NKK Mudalige - Member/ Programme Coordinator - Master of Laws in Business Law Programme
    Ms. MPC Wijesooriya - Member/ Programme Coordinator - Master of Laws in International Law Programme
    Ms. MRIK Munasinghe - Member/ Programme Coordinator - Master of Laws Programme (SLQF 9)
    Ms. BKM Jayasekara - Member/ Programme Coordinator - Master of Laws in International Law Programme (SLQF 9)
    Dr. EAD Anusha Edirisinghe - Member
    Ms. AH Wijayath - Member
    Mr. KBN De Silva - Member
    Mr. KS Dharmasiri - Member