Ranjith Premalal De Silva
Ranjith Premalal De Silva is a Sri Lankan professor of Agricultural engineering and former Vice Chancellor of the Uva Wellassa University.[1] He is the founder President of Geo-Informatics Society of Sri Lanka.[2] He is the current Vice-Chancellor of University of Vocational Technology.[3][4] He is the Acting Director and CEO of National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Hantana, Kandy.
Ranjith Premalal De Silva | |
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 Professor of Geo-informatics | |
| Born | 19 August 1963 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Nalanda College, Colombo University of Peradeniya Asian Institute of Technology University for Foreigners Perugia Cranfield University, Silsoe College, UK |
| Occupation | Senior Professor |
| Known for | Vice Chancellor of University of Vocational Technology (2020 - ) Vice Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University (2011-2014) |
| Website | www.rpdesilva.com |
Background
De Silva was educated at Nalanda College, Colombo before he proceeded to the University of Peradeniya where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Agricultural science.[5] He later obtained a master's degree in Agricultural engineering from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand before he received a postgraduate certificate in Water resources from the University for Foreigners Perugia.[6] He received a doctorate degree in Agricultural Engineering from Cranfield University, United Kingdom.[7]
In 2011 De Silva was appointed as the second Vice-Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University, replacing the inaugural Vice-Chancellor Prof. Chandra Embuldeniya.[8] Prior to his appointment at Uva Wellassa University, de Silva was a professor of Geo-informatics in the Department of Agricultural Engineering at the University of Peradeniya.[8] He was replaced as Vice-Chancellor by Dr G. Chandrasena in September 2014.[9]
References
- "Z score - a sound evaluation system - UWU Vice Chancellor". Sunday observer. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- "Committee of Inquiry suggests analgesic instead of the much". Sunday Times. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Ranjith Premalal De Silva
- New Vice Chancellor of UoVT
- "University education will be revived - Minister". Ceylon Daily News. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- "Beware of pseudo water professionals". Sunday observer. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- "JVP and LTTE have paralyzed the Sri Lankan Higher Education". Government official portal of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- "AIT alumnus Vice Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka". Asian Institute of Technology. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- "New Vice Chancellor". Uva Wellassa University. 26 September 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
Further reading
- "Agricultural policy and people's aspirations". Daily News. 28 October 2005. Retrieved 28 October 2005.
- "Beware of pseudo water professionals". Sunday Observer. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2011.
- "To spur development: Dynamic national research policy, the need of the hour". Sunday Observer. 27 March 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- "Mahinda Chinthana ensures brighter future for agriculture". Sunday Observer. 17 January 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- "Avoiding a food crisis, a national priority By Ranga CHANDRARATHNE". Sunday Observer. 27 February 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.