Part-2 37-80 Pages(Departments) - Faculty of Applied Sciences

Academic Staff 

1 2 

1.Prof. Hiran Amarasekera 

Head of the Department 

3 4 

2. Prof. (Mrs.) Hemanthi 

Ranasinghe 

3. Prof. B.M.P. 

Singhakumara 

4. Prof. (Mrs.) Nilanthi 

Bandara 

Senior Lecturer 

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5 

6 

7 8 

5. Dr. (Mrs.) Prasanthi 

Gunawardana 


6. Dr. Upul Subasinghe 


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7. Dr. Priyan Perera 


8. Mr. Thilak. 

Chandrathilake 

Probationary Lecturer 

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Supporting staff 

1 2 

3 

5 

4 5 

6 

7 8 

9 

10 

1. Mr. I.D. Wijesinghe 

2. Mr. S.A. Watthasinghe 

3. Mr. W.M.S.K.B. Wijekoon 

4. Mrs. W.C.R. Botheju 

5. Mr. T.D. Samarasinge 

6. Mr. G.R.P. Ferndo 

7. Mr. I.L. Ashok Nishantha 

8. Mr. J.K.S. Prasad 

9. Mr. M.S. Perera 

10.Mr. G.D.N.P. Gamage 

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Academic staff and research interests 

Prof. Hiran Amarasekera 

Professor in Forestry & Environment Science 

Head of the Department B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D. (Wales), 

C.I.Biol., F.I.Biol (Sri Lanka) 

Main areas of interest: Wood Science, Timber 

Technology, Forest Based Industries and Forest 

Biology 

Prof. (Mrs.) Hemanthi Ranasinghe 


B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. (USJ), Ph.D. (Wales), C.I.Biol. 

(Sri Lanka) Main areas of interest: Silviculture and 

Plantation Forestry, Biodiversity, Agroforestry and 

Social Forestry, Tree Improvement, Environmental 

Assessments and Monitoring and Evaluation 

Prof. B.M.P. Singhakumara 


B.Sc. (Hons), D. Phil. (Oxon.) 

Main areas of interest: Tropical Forest Ecology, Tree 

Diversity and Systematics, Restoration Ecology, 

Conservation Biology, Silvics of Rain Forest Trees 

Prof. (Mrs) Nilanthi Bandara 

B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc.(Hons) (India), M.E.Des (Canada) 

Main areas of interest: Environmental Impact 

Assessment, Pollution Control and Waste 

Management 

Dr. (Mrs.) Prasanthi Gunawardana 

B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D. (Edinburgh) M.I.Biol (Sri Lanka) 


Main areas of interest: Environmental and Resource 

Economics, Ecological Economics, Natural Resource 

Management, Environmental Policy 

Dr. Upul Subasinghe 

B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D. (Wales), C.I.Biol (Sri Lanka) 


Main areas of interest: Forest and Forest Plantation 

Management, Forest Growth Modelling, Tree Biomass 

and Carbon Seqestration 

Mr. Thilak Chandratilake 

B.Sc. (Hons) 

Main areas of interest: Water Resource Management 

Dr. Priyan Perera 

B.Sc.(Hons), Msc (Env.Sicence), MSc(Forestry), 

Ph.D(Louisiana State, USA) 


Main are of interest: Forest Products Marketing, 

Green Businesses, Forest Certification, Ecotourism & 

impacts on Wildlife 

For further advice and information 

please contact: 

Department of Forestry 

and Environmental Science 

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 

Nugegoda 

Telephone : +94 11 280 4685 

Email : dfes@sjp.ac.lk 

Web Sites : 

http://www.hscisjp.ac.lk/forestry 

http://www.environmentlanka.com 

http://www.forestrystudents.blogspot.com 

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Department of 

Mathematics 

Mathematics alone will 

enable a person to make 

a positive contribution 

t o t h e s o c i e t y 

through logical thinking 

rather than rules & 

regulations. 

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Mathematics is the "Queen of Sciences". 

Scientific and industrial progress in recent years has 

made Mathematics one of the most important subjects 

of our time. Anyone these days who want to make 

progress within his day-to-day life has to become 

familiar with the language of Mathematics. More than 

its role as a mere language Mathematics has now 

found an increasingly significant influence in many 

diverse fields, from management to medicine. An 

undergraduate degree in Mathematics will open the 

way to a future filled with wide opportunities for jobs 

and professions. Mathematics related professionals 

such as Actuarial Scientists, Accountants, and 

Statisticians are quite high in demand worldwide. 

Furthermore, Mathematics alone will enable a person 

to make a positive contribution to the society. 

Mathematics is, in addition to being the language of 

science in its own right, a way of logical thinking 

rather than rules and regulations. 

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General Degree 

Mathematics is offered as one of the three 

subjects for the general degree. The 

department also offers basic mathematics 

courses for the biological students. 

Special Degree 

Promising students are selected at the end of the 

second year, based on their performance in 

Mathematics courses during the first 2 years. 

Special degree students are required to 

undergo industrial training for a fixed duration, 

which will open them an exposure to the world 

of Mathematics outside the academia. 

Further to this, Special Degree students can choose 

their final year projects from the areas such as 

Algebra, Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Computer 

Applications, Mathematical Modeling and Statistics. 

They can even choose to solve an existing problem of 

national importance. 

Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. Programs 

Being the first Faculty of Applied Science of the 

country and realizing the potential of graduates with a 

strong mathematical background, we launched the 

first Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. program in 

Industrial Mathematics in Sri Lanka, in 1996. 

Computer Technologies and Facilities 

Though the Department of Mathematics has only a 

handful of academics, we are fortunate to have a sound 

blend of both 'Pure' and 'Applied' Mathematicians. As a 

result, the programs and courses of the Department of 

Mathematics are designed to cater to students, who are 

either strong in abstract thinking or more applied 

oriented. As there is a high demand for Computational 

Mathematics, the department has introduced a practical 

component each to most of the Mathematics course 

units in the department with the students having access 

to a well-equipped computer laboratory. 

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skills in Mathematics. The Mathematics Department 

offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs at 

the master degree level that prepare students for a wide 

range of careers, including employment in government 

and private sector, Banks, industry, teaching careers and 

preparation for postgraduate studies. 

About our recently passed out Special Degree 

graduates Pursuing Higher Studies: 

There is a good collection of books on Mathematics in the 

main library, covering almost all sections of 

Mathematics. We strongly advice the students to refer 

these books whenever possible. Mathematics is an 

exciting field, which is not difficult to grasp, contrary to 

the view of the general public, and the lecturers in the 

department of Mathematics are willing, to help the 

students with their academic work and to guide them on 

other matters. 

Career Opportunities in Mathematics 

What can you do with a degree in Mathematics? Almost 

anything! As our world and economy become more and 

more science and technology-oriented, there is an 

increasing demand for people with sharp critical thinking 

Mr. R. A. D. H. Sriyantha (2010) – Higher Studies 

in USA 

Ms. P. W. L. C. Ranasinghe (2010) - Higher Studies 

in USA 

Ms. W. D. V. L. Mahathanthila (2009) - Higher 

Studies in Canada 

Mr. L. H. D. P. de Silva (2008) - Higher Studies in 

USA 

Mr. M. K. A. J. Maldeniya (2005) - Probationary 

Lecturer, University of Uwa Wellassa and 

Higher studies in USA. 

Mr. K.A.A. Indika (2005) - Probationary Lecturer 

in Mathematics, University of Colombo and Higher 

studies in USA 

Ms. K.M.G.U. Dias (2005) - Higher studies in 

USA 

Mr. H.K.P. Kumara (2005) - Higher studies in 

USA 

Mr. T.B.U.K. Peiris (2005) - Higher studies in 

USA 

Ms. S.L.N. Samaratunga (2005) - Higher studies in 

Sri Lanka 

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Management Science 

The Department of Mathematics coordinates the 

subject of Management science, which is offered by a 

limited number of students in the faculty of Applied 

Sciences. The coordinator of this course is Mr. G. J. K. 

Silva. 

Objectives 

The main objective of this program is to equip science 

students with Management knowledge, skills and 

attitudes, enabling them to become competitive and 

innovative professionals in the real job environment. 

We try to enhance students abilities by improving their 

adaptability to diversified situations environment 

through teaching them necessary management 

concepts, principles and techniques related to the 

functions of management in planning, organizing, 

controlling, decision-making and problem solving. 

This program consists of carefully integrated subjects 

in the key areas of Management, Accounting, 

Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Economics, 

Operational Research, Finance, Business Law etc. 

Teaching methodologies 

Of this program include: 

i) Lectures and tutorials 

ii) Internship in the private sector 

iii)Class presentations, team work and group 

discussions in management process, 

Marketing and MIS and Accounting 

Information systems for managers 

iv) Management based practical research projects 

v) Case studies and field trips 

vi) Seminars and workshops 

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1 2 

1.Dr. R. Sanjeewa 

Head of the Department of 

Mathematics 


3 4 

2. Professor 

(Mrs.) Sunethra 

Weerakoon 

Senior Professor 

3. Mrs. T. P. de Silva 


4. Dr. (Mrs.) Menaka 

Liyanage 


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5 6 

7 

5. Dr. (Ms.) R.P.K.C.M 

Ranasinghe 


8 9 

10 

6.Mr. K.K. W.A. Sarath 

Kumara 


7 . Dr. G. H. J. Lanel 


8. Mr. G. J. K. Silva 

Lecturer 

9 . Mr. N.C. Ganegoda 


10 . Mrs. D. S. Rodrigo 


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1 

2 

3 

1. Mr. K.P.K.K. Karunaayake 

2. Mr. B.C. Perera 

3. Mr. H.M. Bandula 

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Dr. R. Sanjeewa 

B.Sc.(USJP), M.A. , Ph.D.(Oakland, USA) 


Research Interests: Algebraic curves, Invariant theory 

Prof. (Mrs.) Sunethra Weerakoon 

B.Sc. (Peradeniya), MA, Ph.D. (Penn State, USA) 

Senior Professor, 

Research Interests: Numerical Analysis, PDEs 

Mrs. T. P. de Silva 

B.Sc. (Ceylon), M.Sc. (Monash, Australia) 

Head of the Department of Mathematics 

Research Interests: Number Theory & Graph Theory 

Mr. M. K. N. Siriwardene 

B.Sc. (Ceylon), M.Sc. (Flinders, Australia) 


Research Interests: Computational Mathematics 

Dr. (Mrs.) Menaka Liyanage 

B.Sc. (USJP), M. Math (Waterloo, Canada), Ph.D. 

(McMaster, Canada) 


Research Interests: Abstract Algebra 

Dr. (Ms.) R. P. K. C. M. Ranasingha 

B.Sc.( Kelaniya), Ph.D.(HW, Edinburgh, UK) 


Research Interests :Statistical Mechanics, Random 

Surfaces. 

Mr. K. K. W. A. Sarath Kumara 

B.Sc. (Colombo), M. Phil (USJP) 


Research Interests: Abstract Algebra 

Dr. G.H.J Lanel 

B.Sc. (OU), M.Sc.(USJP),M.A., Ph.D.(Oakland,USA) 


Research Interests: Computer Algebra and its 

Applications 

Mr. G. J. K. Silva 

B.Sc.(Colombo), M.A. (Toledo, USA) 

Lecturer 

Research Interests: Topology 

Mr. N. C. Ganegoda 

B.Sc.(USJP) 

Lecturer (Prob.) 

Research Interests: Mathematical Modeling 

Mrs. D. S. Rodrigo 

B.Sc.(USJP) 

Lecturer (Prob.) 

Research Interests: Mathematical Modeling 



Dr. R. Sanjeewa 

Head of the Department of Mathematics 


Nugegoda 

Telephone : 2803470 

2758386 

2758371 

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Physics 

“Physics is a creative 

activity of human mind. 

Studying Physics provides 

you with a delightful and a 

rewarding experience that 

will make you suitable for 

any future career”. 

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Programs of Study 

Undergraduate Level : 

B.Sc. General Degree ( 3 years duration ) 

B.Sc. Special Degree ( 4 years duration ) 

The General Degree is designed for the students 

who aim for a career in industry, education sector, 

administrative and management services etc. 

while the B.Sc. Special Degree is aimed at the 

students who are interested in taking Physics as a 

career and would like to pursue an 

academic/research line in the future. 

Several new applied course units have been 

introduced to suit the current socio-economic 

trend of the country while retaining rigour and 

beauty of the pure aspects of Physics. These 

course units include: 

The Department of Physics of the University of 

Sri Jayewardenepura has a long history that runs 

back to more than four decades. The Department is 

among the largest, in view of the number of 

students within the Faculty of Applied Sciences. It 

occupies two spacious two story buildings that 

house lecture theatres, halls and research 

laboratories. Falling in line with the mission of the 

University and the Faculty, the Department of 

Physics strives to provide a high quality learning 

experience to the students through a series of 

course units which covers both traditional 

fundamental aspects of Physics as well as more 

exciting recent developments of Physics”. 

Analogue and Digital Electronics 

Introduction to Microprocessor and 

Computer Interfacing 

Computational Physics 

Geophysics 

Industrial Physics 

Students are encouraged to involve in projects 

and seminar presentations. Further, the Industrial 

placement scheme of the Department exposes the 

students to the industrial and scientific 

environment of the country which helps them to 

appreciate practical applications of Physics. 

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Previous industrial placements include: 

Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Colombo 

Atomic Energy Authority, Colombo 

Arthur C Clarke Institute for 

Modern 

Technologies (ACCIMT), Moratuwa. 

Sri Lanka Standards Institution, Colombo 

Petroleum Resources Development Agency Colombo 

Institute of Fundamental studies, Kandy 

The department welcomes students with a biological science 

background to read Physics as a subject for their General 

Degree. They are even eligible to read for a Special Degree in 

Physics provided they reach the required standard. 

Postgraduate Level : 

The Department accommodates M.Phil. and Ph.D. students. 

Present postgraduate projects are centred around Geophysics, 

Digital Electronics and Mathematical and Computational 

Physics. An M.Sc. Degree programme in Physics Education 

is also offered in collaboration with the National Institute of 

Education (NIE). 

Student Activities: 

Undergraduates are encouraged to join the Physics Society to 

actively take part in Physics based co-curricular activities. 

The Physics society organizes exhibitions, film festivals and 

popular talks that make the student life at the department more 

vibrant and exciting. The Department annually organizes 

special 

programs on themes 

such as “Physics and Music”, 

“Physics and Colors” etc. 

which have become very popular 

among the students. Also the 

department organizes seminars and informal 

discussions on topics such as Science, 

Religion, Literature, Philosophy etc., 

through its popular science gossip program. 

Student Outcomes: 

The Department of Physics is proud of its 

student achievements. Our graduates have 

secured high profile careers as University 

academics, Scientists, Administrative 

officers, Managers, Teachers etc. and are 

contributing to uplift the productivity and 

economic growth of the nation. 

Awards 

Prof. P.C.B. Fernando Memorial Gold 

Medal 

This Medal is awarded to the student who 

obtains the highest GPA with First Class 

Honours at the B.Sc (Special) 

Degree Examination 

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1 

2 3 

1. Dr (Mrs.) C. P. 

Abayaratne 



4 5 6 

2.Prof. Dhammika A. 

Tantrigoda 

Chair & Senior Professor 

3.Mr. M. G. C. Peiris 


4.Dr. W. D. A. T. Wijeratne 


5.Mr. C. L. Ranatunga 


6.Dr. P. Geekiyanage 

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7 

8 9 

7. Dr (Ms.) D. N. 

Jayawardane 


10 11 12 

8.Dr. Madhuranga 

Fernando 


9.Dr. N. G. S. Shantha 


10.Mr. Sanjeewa de Silva 

Lecturer 

11.Mr. A.A.I.S. Pathirane 


12.Mrs. D.K.Abeywardane 


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1 

2 3 4 

5 6 7 8 

13 

9 10 11 12 

1. Mr. M.K. Munasinghe 

2. Mrs. R.W.P. Sanjeewa 

3. Mrs. O.K.D.M. Priyantha 

4. Mrs. H.D.W. Hettiarachi 

5. Mr. H.M.I.K. Herath 

6. Mr. H.M.R.N Amarathunga 

7. Mr. A.M. Wimalasena 

8. Mrs. U.G. Dayawansha 

9. Mr. M.K. Gallage 

10. Mr. A.Muthumanike 

11. Mr. V. Aruna Shantha 

12. Mr. T.A.D.N.P.Gunathilake 

13.Mr. U.V.V.P Balasooriya 

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01. Dr. (Mrs.) C.P. Abayaratne 

Head of the Department of Physics B.Sc. (SJP), M.S. 

(Bowling Green), Ph.D. (Toledo) 

Senior Lecturer Grade I hResearch Interests: 

Nonlinear Optics, Computational Physics 

02. Professor Dammika A. Tantrigoda 

B.Sc. (Cey.), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Durham) 

Chair and Senior Professor of Physics 

Research Interests: Geophysics, Physics Education, 

Mathematical and Computational Physics. 

03. Mr. M.G.C. Peiris 

B.Sc. (Sri Lanka), PG. Dip. Stat (Sri Lanka), M.Sc. 

(SJP) Senior Lecturer Grade I 

Research Interests: Radio Electronics, Electronics in 

Physics Education and Space Physics. 

04. Dr. W.D.A.T. Wijeratne 

B.Sc.(Colombo), Ph.D. (Wayne State) 

Senior Lecturer Grade I Research Interests: Solid 

State Physics, Environmental Issues, Economphysics. 

agraw @sjp.as.lk 

05. Mr. C.L. Ranatunga 

B.Sc. (SJP), M.Phil. (SJP) 

Senior Lecturer Grade I Research Interests: Industrial 

Materials, Industrial Processes, Vibration effects on 

postharvest agricultural products. 

06. Dr. P. Geekiyanage 

B.Sc. (SJP), M.Phil. (SJP), Ph.D. (SJP 

Senior Lecturer Grade I Research Interests: 

Geophysics, Physics Education. 

07. Dr. (Miss) D.N. Jayawardane 

B.Sc. (SJP), Ph.D. (Cambridge) Senior Lecturer 

Grade II Research Interests: Electron Microscopy, 

08. Dr. Madhuranga Fernando 

B.Sc. (SJP), Ph.D. (SJP) Senior Lecturer Grade I 

Research Interests: Geophysics, Mathematical and 

Computational Physics, Physics of Music, Buddhist 

Philosophy. 

09. Dr. N.G.S. Shantha 

B.Sc. (SJP), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Toholku) 

Senior Lecturer Grade I Research Interests: m 

Seismology. sng@sjp.ac.lk 

10. Mr. Sanjeewa de Silva 

B.Sc. (SJP) Lecturer 

Research Interests: Electronics, Computer Hardware. 

11. Mr. A.A.I.S. Pathirana 

B.Sc. (SJP) Lecturer, Research Interests: 

12. Mrs. Dulsha K Abeywardane 

Lecturer 



Dr (Mrs.) C. P. Abayaratne 

Head of the Department of Physics 


Nugegoda 

Telephone : 0113 183937 

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Statistics and 

Computer Science 

The Department of Statistics 

and Computer Science offers 

three different subjects; 

namely, Statistics (STA), 

Computer Science (CSC) 

a n d I n f o r m a t i o n a n d 

Communication Technology 

(ICT). Graduates who have 

followed these subjects for 

the degree have a variety of 

carrier opportunities. 

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Medium of Instructions 

Statistics 

In the first year, both Sinhala and English are used for 

lectures, tutorial classes, and practical classes. The 

examination question papers are given in English with a 

Sinhala translation. Lecture notes, handouts, tutorials, 

take home assignments are provided in English only. 

From the second year, everything is done in English only. 

For Computer Science 

Introduction 

The Department of Statistics and Computer Science offers 

three subjects; namely, Statistics, Computer Science and 

Information and Communication Technology. Physical 

Science Undergraduates can follow Statistics and/or 

Computer Science for their Three Year General Degree 

depending on the subject combination they are placed. 

Biological Science Undergraduates can follow ICT as one 

of their General Degree subjects. Students are selected for 

subject combinations on the basis of their request and A/L 

z-core. Based on the performances during the first two 

years, undergraduates are selected to follow Four Year 

Special Degrees in Statistics and Computer Science. 

The mission of the DSCS is to produce high quality 

graduates and postgraduates in Statistics ICT and 

Computer Science, who can contribute to the national 

development and to the development of the two 

disciplines. 

The medium is English from the first year. 

Course Details 

Aims and learning outcomes of course units, course 

contents, methods of assessments, handouts, past 

question papers, details on recent research activities, 

postgraduate programs etc. are available at our website 

www.dscs.sjp.ac.lk. 

Ratings 

QAAC rating 

The rating based on the recent subject review (March, 

2010) conducted by the Quality Assurance and 

Accreditation Council (QAAC) of the University Grants 

Commission on the quality of education and services 

provided by our department are as follows. 

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Aspect Reviewed Judgment 

Curriculum Design, Content and Review 

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods 

Quality of Students including Student 

Progress and Achievements 

Extent and Use of Student feedback, 

Qualitative and Quantitative 

Peer Observation 

Skills Development 

Academic Guidance and Counseling 

Postgraduate Studies 

Judgment 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

B 

Students’ rating 

In a recent survey (Dec, 2009) of students, the response to the 

question' How satisfied are you about the Department of Statistics and 

Computer Science?' was as follows : 

Very Satisfied 

Satisfied 

43% 

32% 

Neutral 

20% 

Not satisfied 5% 

sample size =203 

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Statistics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura 

Awards 

The following medals are awarded for the best 

performance in Statistics/Computer Science 

Professor W.S. Fernando gold medal for the best 

performance in Statistics in the General Degree 

Porgram 

Professor R.A. Dayananda gold medal for the 

best performance in Statistics Special Degree 

Program 

Teaching statistics at the university dates back to 

1968. Until 1998, Statistics was offered by the 

Department of Mathematics. The Department of 

Statistics and Computer Science (DSCS) was 

established in 1998. The DSCS offers Statistics as a 

subject for the General Degree Program as well as the 

Special Degree Program in Statistics. In addition, the 

DSCS conducts a Postgraduate Diploma/M.Sc. 

program in Applied Statistics. This is an evolution of 

the first ever self-financed postgraduate program in 

Sri Lanka, the Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics, in 

1968. 

Gold medal offered by Virtusa for the best 

performance in Computer Science Special 

Degree Pragram 

Statistics ... making safe decisions under uncertainty 

Statistics is the scientific application of mathematical 

principals to the collection, analysis, and presentation of 

numerical data 

Statisticians contribute to scientific inquiry by applying 

their mathematical and statistical knowledge to the design 

of surveys and experiments; the collection, processing, and 

analysis of data; and the interpretation of the results. 

Statistics it is an essential tool in any field where decisions 

are made based on data. Statisticians can apply their 

knowledge of statistical methods to a variety of subject 

areas, such as biology, economics, engineering, medicine, 

public health, psychology, marketing, educations, and 

sports.sports. 

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Currently, about 400 undergraduates in the four years are 

studying Statistics as a subject. In addition to the 

essential theoretical knowledge, the Statistics 

undergraduates are given ample opportunity to collect 

and analyze data, and prepare statistical reports related 

to real world problems. 

They are also given sufficient exposure to statistical 

software in analyzing data. Diversified learning 

activities and assessments methods such as individual 

and group assignments, presentations, seminars, 

individual and group projects are used to encourage 

active deep learning. This diversification helps to 

improve soft skills such as communication skills and 

teamwork. Independent learning is encouraged at all 

levels. 

Candidates for the Special Degree in Statistics are 

selected at the beginning of the third year, based on the 

performance in the first two years. Statistics Special 

Degree students are required to undertake a 

comprehensive guided project. In addition, they are 

exposed to the world of work by means of a three-month, 

full-time, industrial training. 

They also gain a vital experience in solving real world 

problems through the Statistical Consultancy Unit of the 

DSCS which offers its services to both on campus and 

off campus researchers. 

The Department is dedicated to providing a learning 

environment that produce statisticians who are capable 

of applying their knowledge to solve practical problems 

and thereby contribute to the national development. 

Students organize various events including quizzes and 

competitions, guest speeches, open days with employerstudent 

interaction and walk-in interviews for jobs, 

though the Statistics Society. 

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. 

Career Opportunities for Statistics 

Statisticians are consistently rated among the top jobs 

when factor such as salary, working conditions, and 

interest are combined. The public and private sector rely 

on statistical information for purposes such as decision 

making, regulation, control and planning. Some major 

application areas of Statistics are the production of 

government statistics, pharmaceutical research, 

industrial quality management, risk assessment in 

insurance(actuarial statistics), environmental 

monitoring and assessment, and medical research. In 

general, statisticians can easily fit into careers in any 

field. 

Our past graduates with Special degree in Statistics are 

now working as Lectures at various levels (state 

universities and, private educational institutes affiliated 

and foreign universities), Senior Assistant Librarians in 

universities, Assistant Directors and Managers of the 

Central bank, Executive officers of state and private 

banks, Group Compliance and Systems Managers, 

Assistant Secretaries, Project Officers, Logistic 

Analysts, Management Trainees, Research Assistants, 

Financial Analysts, Program Assistants, School 

Teachers, Demonstrators in universities etc. Some are 

perusing higher studies aboard. General Degree 

graduates who follow Statistics as a subject have found 

employment as Statisticians and Statistical Officers at 

the Department of Census and Statistics, School 

Teachers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, 

Management Trainees, Quality Assurance Managers, 

Banking Assistants, Planning Executives etc. 

Applied computing ... where computing, 

design, science and society meets 

Almost everyone today uses information 

communication technology (ICT) related products 

either at home or at work. SMS your friend or surf the 

Internet these are just some of the day-to-day activities 

that you do that is possible because of ICT. Computer 

Science is the core of ICT. With the expanding 

information age and a steady growth in opportunities 

within the core areas of the ICT sector predicted, use of 

information related products and opportunities in ICT 

will continue to growth. 

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In addition to the taught courses in special degree 

program, the students are exposed to the industrial 

environment in the fourth year. 

ICT and Computer Science at University of 

Sri Jayewardenepura 

At the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, we are 

dedicated to the education and development of leaders in 

the ICT industry. The Department of Statistics and 

Computer Science is a large and a growing department 

with exciting undergraduate teaching programs. A degree 

from us can prepare you for some of the newest, most 

dynamic and exciting careers around today and the careers 

of tomorrow. The department offer Computer Science as a 

subject for physical science undergraduates and ICT as a 

subject for bio science undergraduates. By choosing to 

study ICT and Computer Science with us you will be well 

on your way to becoming a leader in the field of ICT. 

Currently there are about 225 undergraduates in four 

batches following general and special degrees in 

Computer Science leading to B.Sc. (General) degree and 

B.Sc. (Special) degree in Computer Science. The 

department is very proud of its achievement to introduce 

the special degree program in Computer Science in 

2002. The ICT subject for bio science undergraduates is 

introduced for the students enrolled to the academic year 

2011. A total of 20 bio science undergraduates are 

enrolled for the first year during the academic year 2011. 

The students are selected for the Computer Science special 

degree program at the beginning of the third year based on 

their academic performance in the first two years. 

All students are introduced to a range of modern 

programming paradigms, including procedural 

programming, object oriented, visual and logic 

programming, and to other disciplines such as software 

engineering, net-centric and intelligent computing etc. 

The syllabus offered by the department covers a vast 

area of the subject and is revised regularly to include the 

most recent developments in the industry. 

Teaching methods involve a combination of lectures, 

tutorials, group work and practical work. The tutorials 

are provided at all year of the course. At the first year, 

most practical work is carried out in supervised 

laboratories with academic staff on hand to offer 

assistance. In the more senior years, most of the practical 

work is carried out independently with consulting 

assistance available at specified times. 

Career opportunities in ICT and Computer 

Science 

Our Computer Science graduates work in government, 

manufacturing industry, information industry, commerce 

and in education etc. Some graduates spend their time on 

software development and system support and remain in a 

mostly technical environment. Others move to a mixture 

of consulting and advice-giving rolls, which place more 

emphasis on talking to others about the use of the 

technology. In all types of work environments, whether 

small companies or large, success in employment 

involves a mixture of technical expertise and strong 

communication skills. Some of the current designations 

of our Computer Science graduates are Lecture, Associate 

Technical project Manager, Assistance Manager (Quality 

Assurance) software Engineer, Assistant. Operations 

Manager, Business Analyst, etc. 

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1 

2 

3 

1. Dr. Sarath Banneheka 



2. Ms. G.S. Makalanda 


4 5 

6 

3. Mr. P. Dias 


4. Dr. (Mrs.) Prasansa 

Kalukottege 


5. Dr. Ananda Edirisuriya 


6. Mr. Ananda Gamini 


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7. Dr. Gayan Meegama 


8. Dr. Gishantha Farnando 


7 8 

9 

9. Mr. Chitraka 

Wickramarachchi 


10 . Dr. Ravindra 

Lokupitiya 


10 11 

12 

11. Ms. Manjula Perera 

Lecturer 

12. Ms. Rangika Silva 


13 . Mr. Dilum Perera 


14. Mr. Budditha Hettige 


13 14 

15 

15. Ms. S.C.M. De S. 

Sirisuriya 


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1 

2 

3 

1. Mr. Roshan Perera 

2. Ms. Tharaka Chandrarathne 

3. Mr. G.R.D.P. Perera 

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Dr. Sarath Banneheka (Head - Dept. of Statistics and 

Computer Science, Coordinator - PG Dip./M.Sc. 

Program in Applied Statistics, Senior Lecturer I) 

B.Sc. Special (Math.) (USJ, SL), M.Sc. (Math.)(Univ. 

of Landon, UK), M.Sc.(Stat.)(SFU, Canada), Ph.D. 

(Stat.)(SFU, Canada) Fields of Interest: Statistical 

Inference, Statistical Computing. 

Ms. G. S. Makalanda (Senior Lecturer I) 

B.Sc. Special (Math.)(USJ, SL), M.Sc.(Stat.)(USJ, 

SL), M.Sc.(Comp. Sc.)(UK) Field of Interest: 

Software Design and Implementation, Multimedia 

Systems, Internet Programming 

Mr. P. Dias ( Senior Lecturer I) 

B. Sc. Special (Math.)(USJ, SL), PG. Dip. (Stat.)(SL), 

M.Sc.(Stat.)(Aus.) Fields of Interest: Applied 

Statistics, Teaching and Learning 

Dr. Prasansa Kalukottege ( Senior Lecturer I) 

B.Sc. Special (Math.)(USJ, SL), PG Dip. (Stat.)(USJ, 

SL), M. Sc. (Math.)(Japan), Ph.D. (Math.)(Japan) 

Fields of Interest: Applied Statistics 

Dr. Ananda Edirisuriya ( Senior Lecturer I) 

B.Sc. Special (Math.)(USJ, SL), PG Dip. (Stat.)(SL), 

M.Sc. (Comp. Sc.)(China), Ph. L. (Comp. 

Sc.)(Sweden), Ph.D. (Comp. Sc.)(Sweden) 

Fields of Interest : Requirements Engineering 

Mr. Ananda Gamini (Senior Lecturer II) 

B.Sc. Special (Math.)(USJ, SL), M.Sc. (Comp. 

Sc.)(AIT, Thailand) Field of Interest: Artificial 

Intelligence and Theoretical Computer Science 

Dr. Gayan Meegama (Senior Lecturer II) 

B.Sc. Special (Comp. Sc.)(Colombo), M.Sc. 

(Comp.Sc.)(AIT, Thailand),Ph.D. (Comp. 

Sc.)(Singapore) Field of interest: Image Processing, 

Networks 

Dr. T.G.I. Fernando (Lecturer) 

B.Sc. Special (Math.)(USJ, SL), M.Sc. (Industrial 

Mathematics)(USJ, SL), M.Sc. (Comp. Sc.)(AIT, 

Thailand), Ph.D. (Intelligent Systems)(UK) Field of 

Interest: Ant Colony Algorithms, Genetic Algorithms, 

Multi Objective Combinatorial Optimization 

Mr. Chitraka Wickramarachchi (Lecturer) 

B.Sc. Special (Stat.)(USJ, SL), M.Sc. (App. Stat.) 

(SL) Field of Interest: Applied Statistics 

Dr. Ravindra. Lokupitiya (Senior Lecturer II 

B.Sc. (Colombo, SL), M.Sc.(Stat.) (Wyoming, USA) , 

Ph.D.(Stat.) (Wyoming, USA)Fields of Interest: 

Application of data assimilation techniques to carbon 

problem, computational statistics, Bayesian statistics, 

and spatial statistics 

Ms. Manjula Perera (Lecturer (probationary)) 

B.Sc. Special (Stat.)(USJ, SL)Field of Interest: 

Applied Statistics, Financial Mathematics 

Ms. Rangika Silva ( Lecturer (probationary) 

B.Sc. Special (Comp. Sc.)(USJ, SL)Field of Interest: 

Bioinoformatics and Computational Biology 

Mr. Dilum Perera ( Lecturer (probationary) 

B.Sc. Special (Comp. Sc.)(USJ, SL) Field of 

Interest:Computer networks, Computer hardware 

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Mr. Budditha Hettige (Probationary Lecturer) 

B. Sc. (USJ), M.Phil. (Moratuwa, SL) 

Fields of Interest: Artificial Intelligence, PROLOG, 

Natural Language Processing 

Ms. Mihiri. Sirisuriya (Probationary Lecturer) 

B.Sc. (USJ), MCS(UCSC, SL) 

Fields of Interest : E-Learning, Multimedia Learning 



Dr. Sarath Banneheka 

Head of the Department of Statistics& 

Computer Science 


Nugegoda 

Telephone : 011 2881530 

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Zoology 

Department of Zoology 

offers two subjects namely 

Zoology and Aquatic 

Science to undergraduates 

of the Faculty of Applied 

Science 

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Present status 

At present Zoology as a subject is offered blending its 

applications focusing more towards the skill 

development of the students to suite the present day 

needs of the country. As a result study components 

stem from the Department are Fisheries and 

Aquaculture, Limnology, Molecular Biology, Wildlife, 

Microbial Ecology, Insect Pest Management and 

Environmental Physiology etc. 

Apart from that as a combination of marine and 

freshwater study components Aquatic Resources 

Management has been introduced as a new subject 

providing more opportunities for the students to learn 

specialized areas with a multidisciplinary approach 

Aquatic Resources Management 

History 

Teaching of science at Vidyodaya was initiated in 1962 

and teaching of Zoology as a subject was also 

commenced. However, Botany and Zoology 

Departments were amalgamated as the Department of 

Biology in 1966 but later again that Department was 

separated as Zoology and Botany in 1982 which 

continues up to date under the Faculty of Applied 

Science. 

This subject provides more opportunities for the 

students to use their knowledge in development 

activities of the country in a sustainable manner. We 

have resources with expertise knowledge in fresh, 

brackish and marine components to improve the skills 

of the students. As in many other developed countries 

this will help the students to learn interactions of 

watersheds with the aquatic environment through 

water resources management, coastal resources 

management, water resources modeling, conservation 

strategies, aquatic resources planning and 

management and use of Geographic Information 

Systems as a tool in management of aquatic resources 

etc 

Finally this will provide an opportunity for the students 

to develop their skills to suite the present requirements 

of the country.. 

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Mission 

The mission of the Department is to promote and excel in 

Teaching, Learning and Research and Application in the 

fields of Zoology. 

Undergraduate programme 

The Department of Zoology, offers two subjects for 

undergraduates; Zoology and Aquatic Resources 

Management and students can select the following 

subject combinations for their undergraduate degree 

programme. 

Zoology, Chemistry, Plant Biology / Plant 

Biotechnology / Microbiology 

Zoology, Chemistry, Forestry and 

Environmental Science 

Zoology, Chemistry, Physics 

Zoology, Chemistry, Management 

Zoology, Chemistry, Aquatic Resources 

Management 

Zoology, Aquatic Resources Management, 

Management 

Chemistry, Aquatic Resources Management, 

Management 

The Department offers a three year B.Sc. (General) 

Degree and a four year B.Sc. (Special) Degree. 

Field Visits for Zoology and Aquatic Science 

StudentsOur third year Course Units are field oriented 

and are designed to widen the field experience and gain 

skills and practical knowledge in Aquaculture, 

Fisheries, Limnology, Environmental Science, Wildlife 

Ecology and Ecology etc. The students will get the 

opportunity to conduct their field studies in Fisheries at 

Udawalawe Reservoir, Chilaw and Negambo lagoon, 

Limnology field studies at Beira lake, Kandy lake and 

Bolgoda lagoon etc. Wildlife students at Sinharaja Man 

& Biosphere Nature Reserve, Roomassala Coral Reef, 

Giritale Nature Reserve, Sigiriya Nature Reserve, 

Bundala Ramzar site and Anawillundawa Ramzar site. 

Visits will be arranged to the National Zoological 

Garden in cooperation with the Zoological Garden staff 

for the studies on Animal Diversity and Primate 

Evolution. These courses will be supported by means of 

video films and practical classes. 

Industrial Training 

The Department offers Industrial Training for B.Sc. 

(Special) students and Aquatic Resources Management 

students to provide exposure to Industries and other 

Research Organizations. Industrial placement include 

the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), 

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Industrial Technology Institute (ITI), Medical 

Research Institute (MRI), Tea Research Institute 

(TRI), Coconut Research Institute (CRI), National 

Aquatic Resources Research and Development 

Agency (NARA), Marine Environmental Protection 

Authority (MEPA), National Water Supply and 

Drainage Board, Coast Conservation Department 

(CCD), Department of National Zoological Gardens, 

National Aquaculture Development Authority 

(NAQDA) and other Private Sector Institutes. 

Post Graduate Programme 

The Department offers the following programmes at 

Postgraduate level; 

Course structure 

Two years in duration for M.Sc. and one year for 

Postgraduate Diploma. The course is Teaching- 

Intensive with Practical Classes, Assignments, Field 

Visits and Individual Research Projects (M.Sc. only). 

Lectures will be conducted during weekends. 

M.Phil and Ph.D. Degrees by Research 

The Department registers students for M.Phil and 

Ph.D. Degrees by full time Research in areas within 

the Specialist and Research Interest of the academic 

staff. 

M.Sc./PGDip in Fisheries and Aquatic 

Resources Management 

M.Phil and Ph.D. Degrees by Reseach 

M.Sc./PGDip in Fisheries and Aquatic 


The Masters Degree / Postgraduate Diploma 

Program is designed to meet the increasing need for 

highly skilled Managers, Biologists or Biologically 

literate Mathematicians and Statisticians to work in 

Aquatic Resources Management. 

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1 

2 

1.Professor 

B. G. D. N. K. De Silva 



3 

2 . Professor 

(Mrs.) S. Piyasiri 

Senior Professor 


(Mrs.) S. M. D. A. U. De 

Alwis 

4 5 


(Mrs.) M.V.E. Attygalla 



M. M. Pathmalal 


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6 

7 

8 9 

6. Dr. (Mrs.) M. M. S. C. 

Karunaratne 


7. Dr. (Mrs.) W. A. D. 

Mahaulpatha 


8.Dr. R.R.M.K.P.Ranatunga 


9. Mrs. K.V.K. Gunathilaka 


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1 

2 3 4 

5 6 7 8 

9 10 11 

1. Mr. P.D.R.S. Pathiyagoda 

2. Mr. K.S. Wijenayake 

3. Mrs. W.D.Lakmali 

4. Mr. M.M.S. Ranasinghe 

5. Mrs. E.V.A. Tharangani 

6. Mr. D.Gunapala 

7. Mr. D.L.R. Mannapperuma 

8. Mr. M.D. Jayawardena 

9. Mr. Ajith Gunatunga 

10. Mr. K.D.C. Lalitha 

11. Mr. G.A.S. Fernando 

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Prof. B. G. D. N. K. De Silva 

B. Sc. (SJP), Ph.D. (SJP) 

Senior Lecturer & Head of the Department 

Main areas of interest: Genetics, Molecular Biology, 

Medical Entomology 

E.mail: nissankakolitha@gmail.com 

Prof. S. Piyasiri 

B.Sc. (Peradeniya), Ph.D. (Vienna) 

Professor of Zoology 

Main areas of interest: Limnology, Aquatic 

Sciences, Geographic Information System and 

Water Resources Management. 

E.mail: swarnapiyasiri@yahoo.co 

swarna@sjp.ac.lk 

Prof. (Mrs.) S. M. D. A. U. De Alwis 

B. Sc. (Kelaniya), M.Sc. (Bergen, Norway), Ph.D. 

(Bergen, Norway) Senior Lecturer 

Main areas of interest: Aquaculture, Coastal 


E.mail: ajanthadealwis@yahoo.com 

Prof. M. M. Pathmalal 

B. Sc. (SJP), M.Sc. (Japan), Ph.D. (Japan) 


Main areas of interest: Environmental Toxicology, 

Bioremediation of Environmental pollutants 

E.mail: path@sjp.ac.lk 

Prof. M. V. E. Attygalle 

B.Sc. (Vidyodaya), Ph.D. (East Anglia, UK) 


Main areas of interest: Fish Physiology and Nutrition 

E.mail: manel.attygalle@gmail.com 

Dr. M. M. S. C. Karunaratne 

B. Sc. (Vidyodaya), Ph.D. (Southampton, UK) 


Main areas of interest: Entomology, Insect Pest 

Management 

E.mail: swinithak@gmail.com 

Dr. W. A. D. Mahaulpatha 

B. Sc. (SJP), M.Sc. (Japan), Ph.D. (Japan) 


Main areas of interest: Wildlife Management 

Email: mahaulpatha@yahoo.com 

Dr. R. R. M. K. P. Ranatunga 

B. Sc. (SJP), Ph.D. (JCU, Australia) 


Main areas of interest: Fish Ecology, Fisheries 

Biology, Marine Invasions, Marine pollution 

Email: ranatunga@sjp.ac.lk 

Ms. D. G. N. G. Weerasuriya 

Probationary Lecturer, Molecular Entomology 

On Study Leave 

Ms. K. V. K. Gunathilake 


Marine Biotechnology 

On Study Leave 



Prof. BGDNK De Silva 

Head of the Department of 

Zoology 


Nugegoda 

Telephone : 2804515/ 2854515 

2758396/ 2758395 

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The 

English Language 

Teaching Unit 

77 

The English Language 

Teaching Unit offers 

c o m p u l s o r y a n d 

optional courses of 

English to students of 

t h e F a c u l t y o f 

Humanities and Social 

Sciences and the Faculty 

of Applied Sciences. In 

addition it also runs an 

orientation program for 

the Medical Faculty.

Given below are the courses available at the 

ELTU: 

1.Functional English I- (UTEL-A level 3/CEF Level A1) 

2.Functional English II - (UTEL-A level 4/CEF Level A2) 

3.Academic English I- (UTEL-A level 5/CEF Level B1) 

4.Academic English II- (UTEL-A level 6/CEF Level B2) 

5.Advanced English - (UTEL-A level 8/CEF Level C1) 

(UTEL: The University Test of English Language (Sri 

Lanka)/ CEF: Common European Framework) 

Students enter these courses in the first year in 

the following way: 

In the Faculty of Applied Sciences, all students are 

required to pass Functional English II if they are to 

receive their degree certificate. 

Students will enter courses offered by the ELTU 

according to the marks they receive at the placement 

test (of Functional English II standard) held during 

their orientation program. 

Students who score between 0 – 40 marks at the 

placement test enter Functional English I 

Students who score between 40 – 75 enter the 

Functional English II 

Students who score more than 75 marks for the 

written paper, sit for an oral examination. Those who 

pass the oral examination will be exempted from the 

Compulsory English Courses and can join Academic 

English I. Those who fail the oral examination will be 

put into Functional English II. (The courses above 

Functional English II are optional.) 

Students move up to the next level at the end of one 

academic year. 

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1 2 

3 

1.Mrs. Madhubhashini 

Ratnayake 


2. Mr. S. Guruge 

Lecturer 

3. Mrs. Saroja Adhihetty 

Lecturer 

4 5 

4.Mr.D.L.S. Ananda 

(Instructor) 

5.Mr. Lokumudalige 

Karunasena 

(Instructor) 

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Ms. Madhubhashini Ratnayake 


(Senior Lecturer)BA (Allahabad), Diploma in TESL 

at Tertiary Level (Colombo) MA (New York 

University) 

Mr. S. Guruge 

(Lecturer) 

BA (USJ), PGDE (TESL) (Colombo), Dip in ESP 

(Manchester)MA (Kelaniya) 

Ms. Saroja Adhihetty 

(Lecturer) 

BA (Peradeniya), PGDE TESL (Colombo), MA 

(Sabaragamuwa) 

Mr.P.B.S.L. Pushpakumara 

(Lecturer – Probationary) 

on Study Leave 

BA (Hons.) (USJ), MA (Kelaniya) 

Mr.D.L.S. Ananda 

(Instructor) 

BA (Kelaniya), Dip. In TESL (NIE) 

Mr. Lokumudalige Karunasena 

(Instructor) 

BA (Colombo), PGDE TESL (Colombo) 

Ms. K.A.C. Silva 

(Instructor) 

on Study Leave 

BA (Hons) (USJ), PGD (TESL) (USJ) 

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