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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
    Snr Prof Mirani Weerasooriya, - Programme Coordinator – MPhil/ PhD Programme
    Prof MADSJS Niriella – Member
    Prof KW Samarakoon - Member
    Dr Sanath De Silva - Member
    Dr Prasad Premarathna - 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 SSIR Programme
  • BoS on Engineering, Computing, Spatial Sciences and Technology
  • Chairman Members
    Snr Prof. JR Lucas
    Dr. AH Lakmal, Dean FBESS – Invited Member
    Dr. ADAI Gunasekara, Dean FOC – Invited Member
    Prof TL Weerawardhana, Dean FOE - Invited Member
    Prof. KMGP Premadasa, Dean FOT – Invited Member
    Snr. Prof MiraniWeerasooriya – Programme Coordinator-MPhil/PhD Programme
    Prof.WCDK Feranando - Member
    Dr. US Rahubadda – Programme Coordinator-Electrical Engineering
    Dr. TWKIM Dias - Programme Coordinator-Civil and Structural Engineering
    Dr. LP Kalansooriya - Member
    Dr. Nirosha Wedasinghe - Programme Coordinator-E Governance
    Dr. EKDHD Siriwardane - Member
    Mrs. KA Dinusha - Member
    Mr. EAHD Hewadikaram - Programme Coordinator-Biomedical Engineering
    Mrs. PPSS Pussepitiya - Member
    Ms. PN Karunanayake Programme Coordinator-Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering
  • BoS on Management and Social Studies
  • Chairman Members
    Mrs. ID. Wattuhewa
    Dr. Lakshika Liyanage, Dean FMSH – Invited member
    Mr.WSWijesinghe, Dean FOL – Invited member
    Snr. Prof. MiraniWeerasooriya
    Dr.Wasantha Premarathne - PC-MSc in Management Programme
    Prof MPN Janadari - Member
    Dr. AHS Sharic - PC, MBA in LogisticsManagement Programme
    Ms. Ishara Munasighe - Member
    Ms Padmaja Wjesooriya - PC, Master of Laws in International Law
    Ms. NKK Mudalige - PC - LLM in Business Law
    Ms. JAD Jayakody - PC, Master of LawsProgramme
    Mrs. LM De Silva - PC Master of Laws in Public Law
    Ms BKM Jayasekara Member
    Dr TKJBM Jayasundara Member
    Dr DR Perera Member
    Ms WDH De Mel Member
    Ms DD Lokuge Member
    Mr. Anju Illangasekara PC, Army Logistic School Programmes
    Mr. MMLC Gunathilake – PC, Naval and Maritime Academy Programmes
  • BoS on Medical and Biological Sciences
  • Chairman Members
    Lt Col (Dr) PH Premaratne
    Col (Prof.) A Balasuriya, Dean FOM Invited Member
    Surgeon Captain NRP Perera , Dean FAHS Invited Member
    Snr. Prof. ND Warnasuriya – Invited Member
    Prof. Charitha L Goonasekara, Dean R& D – Invited Member
    Snr. Prof. SR De Alwis Seneviratne Invited Member
    Dr. KDW Wijenayake - Member
    Dr. P Athauda Arachchi- Member
    Dr. Neli Fernando- Member
    Dr. Darshana De Silva- Member
    Snr. Prof. MiraniWeerasooriya – PC Mphil PhD programme
    Brig. (Prof.) PTR Makuloluwa- Member
    Lt Col (Dr.)WMMS Bandara - 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
  • BoS on Law & Criminal Justice
  • Chairman Members
    Ms JAD Jayakody
    Snr Prof Mirani Weerasooriya – Programme Coordinator – MPhil/ PhD Programme
    Ms LM De Silva - Programme Coordinator – Master of Laws in Public Law
    Ms NKK Mudalige - Programme Coordinator – Master of Laws in Business Law
    Ms MPC Wijesooriya - Programme Coordinator – Master of Laws in International Law
    Ms MRIK Munasinghe - Member
    Ms BKM Jayasekara - Member
    Dr EAD Anusha Edirisinghe - Member
    Ms AH Wijayath - Member
    Ms KGL Chamuddika - Member
    Mr KBN De Silva - Member
    Mr KS Dharmasiri - Member