Ranjith Premalal De Silva | |
|---|---|
 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 |
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.
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.
- 1 2 "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.