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Dean

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Dr. Sajani Dias

Dean of Academic Programs
  • PhD in Immunology and Molecular Biology (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  • MBA (University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UK)
  • BSc Biotechnology (Bangalore University, India)

Bachelor of Commerce

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Ms. Udani Dilrangi

Program Convenor - Commerce
  • DBA – Reading (Lincoln University College, Malaysia)
  • MBA in Entrepreneurship – Distinction (NSBM Green University, Sri Lanka)
  • BSc. (Hons) International Management and Business – First Class (University of Plymouth, UK)

Profiles

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Dr. Udari Samaranayake, AFHEA

Lecturer in Management
  • PhD in Management (Saga University, Japan)
  • MBA (Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK)
  • BSc. (Hons) in Agricultural Technology & Management (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

 

  • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), Advance HE, UK.
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Ms. Kasunthika Ratiyalage

Lecturer in Marketing
  • PhD in Marketing Management – Reading (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
  • Master of Business Management in Marketing (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
  • B.Sc. Marketing Management (Special) Degree (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka)
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Ms. Chathurika Somasiri

Lecturer in Marketing
  • PhD by Publications -Reading  (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
  • MBA  (University of Staffordshire, UK)
  • B.B.Mgt. (Hons) in Marketing (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
  • Charted Qualification in Human Resource Management (CIPM, Sri Lanka)

 

  • AMSLIM (Sri Lanka)
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Ms. Sachini Pannilage

Lecturer in Management
  • PhD in Management-Reading, (University of Sri Jayewardenepura – Sri Lanka)
  • MSc in Recreations, Parks and Tourism Administration (California Polytechnic University – United States)
  • B.BM Business Management Specialized in Hospitality, Tourism and Events management – (Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka)

 

  •  MAAT (The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka)

 

Bachelor of Psychology/Design/Communication

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Ms. Sunali Fernando

Program Convenor - Creative Humanities
  • Master of Gender and Women’s Studies (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  • Master of Human Resource Management (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
  • BA English Language (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
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Ms. Chandunika Chandraguptha

Design Technician

BDes (Hons) in Product Design (University of Moratuwa)

Bachelor of Computer Science/Cyber Security

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Mr. Madawa Senevirathna

Program Convenor - Computing and Security
  • MSc in Cyber Security and Forensics (University of Westminster, UK)
  • BSc (Hons) in Computer Security  (University of Plymouth, UK)

Profiles

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Ms. Hansila Sudasinghe

Discipline Lead (Software Engineering) | Lecturer in Computer Science
  • Master of Data Analytics, Faculty of Graduate Studies (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology, School of Computing (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  • B.Sc. (Special) Computing & Information Systems (Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka)
  • Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (Rajarata University, Sri Lanka)
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Ms. Jethendri Perera

Lecturer in Computer Science
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Ms. Kavindi Tharika

Lecturer in Computer Science

 

  • WiCyS Sri Lanka (Women in CyberSecurity)

 

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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Ms. Supeshala Kothalawala

Program Convenor - Biomedical Science
  • PhD – Reading (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
  • Master of Science (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
  • Bachelor of Science – Microbiology (Bangalore University, India)

 

  • Life Member of the Sri Lankan Society of Microbiologists 
  • Member of the Institute of Biology (MIOBSL)

Profiles

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Ms. Anusha Kanagasundaram

Lecturer in Biomedical Science
  • MSc in Molecular Life Sciences  (Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (IBMBB), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK)

 

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Ms. Nipuni Hennadige 

Lecturer in Biomedical Science
  • MSc in Molecular Life Sciences (Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (IBMBB), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK)

 

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Ms. Dulani Morawaka

Lecturer in Biomedical Science

 

  • Life membership of Allergy and Immunology society of Sri Lanka

 

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Ms. Soumya Jeyachandirun

Laboratory Coordinator
  • MSc Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics – Reading (Teesside University, UK)
  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Northumbria University, UK)
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Ms. Dinara Perera

Laboratory Technician
  • BSc (Hons) in Medical Laboratory Sciences (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka)

 

  • Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist, Sri Lankan Medical Council (SLMC)
  • Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist, Ceylon Medical College Council (CMCC)

Bachelor of Technology (Engineering)

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Eng. Sachith Himal Heenatigala

Program Convenor- Engineering
  • MSc in Sustainability and Renewables (University of Dundee, UK)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Installations (University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka)
  • B.Tech. (Hons) Electrical Engineering (Open University of Sri Lanka)

 

  • AM (IESL)
  • A.Eng (ECSL)

Profiles

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Ms. Dasuni Saparamadu

Technical Support Engineer

Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)

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Ms. Dinithi Samarakoon

Program Convenor - Nursing
  • PhD/MPhil – Reading (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  • MSc in Nursing Education – Reading (Lincoln University, Malaysia)
  • MSc in Food and Nutrition  (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
  • B.Sc (Hons) in Nursing (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka)
  • Diploma in Counselling (University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka)

 

  • Registered Nurse in Sri Lankan Nursing Council
  • Life Member of the Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka
  • Life Member of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka (NSSL)

College Staff

Principal

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Mr. Chaminda Ranasinghe

College Principal
  • DBA Candidate (INTI Intl University, Malaysia)
  • MBA in Business Analytics (Queen Margaret University, UK)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science (Qualifi, UK)
  • MSc in Biotechnology (QUT, Australia)
  • MSc in Applied Microbiology (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
  • B.Sc. in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bangalore, India)

Academic Program Coordinators

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Ms. Indunil K-Weerasinghe, FHEA

Academic Program Coordinator - Diploma of Commerce
  • MSc in Business and Organizational Psychology (The University of Northampton, UK)
  • MBA (International), International Business (Edith Cowan University, Australia)
  • BA (Hons) International Business Management (University of Staffordshire, UK)
  • Chartered Qualification in Human Resource Management (CIPM, Sri Lanka)
  • CIM Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Marketing (CIM, UK)
  • Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA, UK)
  • Foundations of Learning and Teaching at Navitas (Navitas, Australia)
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Advance HE, UK
  • International Affiliate (APA, US)

 

  • ACIPM (SL)
  • ACIPD (UK)
  • ACIM (UK)
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Ms. Dilini Ishaka

Academic Program Coordinator - Diploma of Health Science
  • MSc in Cellular & Molecular Immunology (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  • MBA in Hospital & Health Services Management (University of Bedfordshire, UK)
  • BSc in Biotechnology (University of Pune, India)
  • Foundations of Learning and Teaching at Navitas (Navitas, Australia)
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Eng. Saliya Pathirana

Academic Program Coordinator - Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies)
  • BSc (Hons) in Electrical Engineering (Open University of Sri Lanka)
  • BSc (Hons) in Physical Sciences (University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka)
  • Foundations of Learning and Teaching at Navitas (Navitas, Australia)

 

  • AM (IESL)
  • A.Eng (ECSL)
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Ms. Udani Wickramaratna, FHEA

Academic Program Coordinator - Diploma of Science ( Computing / IT)
  • MBA (University of Bedfordshire, UK)
  • Master of Information Systems Management (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  • BCS Professional Graduate Diploma (UK)
  • ACS Examination in Information Technology (Australia)
  • Cambridge TKT (UK)
  • Foundations of Learning and Teaching at Navitas (Navitas, Australia)
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Advance HE, UK

 

  • Member of the British Computer Society (UK)
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Ms. Kalani Kumasaru, FHEA

Academic Program Coordinator - Diploma of Communication and Creative Industries | ECC Foundation program - General / Science
  • MBA (University of Bedfordshire, UK)
  • B.Sc. in Biological Sciences (University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka)
  • Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA, UK)
  • Foundations of Learning and Teaching at Navitas (Navitas, Australia)
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Advance HE, UK
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Mr. Dhamsara Rajapakshe

Academic Program Coordinator – Foundation Programs
  • MSc in Sustainable Management (University of Bedfordshire, UK)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Management Studies (University of Staffordshire, UK)
  • BSc (Hons) in Civil and Structural Engineering – 1st Class (Liverpool John Moores University, UK)

Lecturers

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Ms. Nathalie Dias

Lecturer in English
  • MBA General – Reading (Anglia Ruskin University, UK)
  • BA in TESOL with Cambridge CELTA (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka)
  • Foundations of Learning and Teaching at Navitas (Navitas, Australia)
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Ms. Prathibha Hettiarachchi

Lecturer in Mathematics
  • MSc in Applied Data Science (Malmö University, Sweden)
  • MSc in Financial Mathematics (University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka)
  • BSc (Hons) in Information Technology (SLIIT, Sri Lanka)
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Ms. Yehara Abeythilake

Lecturer in English
  • BA in TESOL with Cambridge CELTA – First Class (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka)
  • Cambridge TKT (UK)
  • Foundations of Learning and Teaching at Navitas (Navitas, Australia)

Learning & Suppport

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Ms. Nishanthi Wegodapola

Assistant Manager - Learning & Suppport
  • BIS (Hons) in Apparel Production & Management (The Open University of Sri Lanka)
  • BA (Hons) in Business Administration (London Metropolitan University)
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Ms. Sakalya Rajapakse, AFHEA

Learning Advisor
  • PhD in Agricultural Sciences – Reading (Kagoshima University, Japan)
  • MSc. In Floriculture and Landscape Architecture (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
  • BSc. (Hons) in Agricultural Technology & Management (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
  • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), Advance HE, UK.
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Ms. Hasara Senadhipathi, AFHEA

Learning Advisor
  • MPhil in Linguistics ( University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
  • MA in Linguistics ( University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)
  • PGD in Education ( University of Colombo, Sri  Lanka)
  • BA in English ( University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
  • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), Advance HE, UK.
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Ms. Vinuji Karunaratne

WIL & Careers Coordinator
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Edith Cowan University, Australia)
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