Board of Governors

Governance

Board of Governors

The Board of Governors administers the institute and formulates the protocols and procedures that guide NIFS affairs.

PS

Prof. Sanath Rajapakse

Chairman NIFS

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PK

Prof. Kapila Seneviratne

Board Member - Chairman, UGC (Ex officio)

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Prof. Ashoka Kumara

Prof. Ashoka Kumara

Director

Office of the Director / Material Processing and Device Fabrication
PG

Prof. Gomika Udugamasooriya

Science Advisor to H.E. the President (Ex officio)

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Prof. Kirthi Tennakone

Prof. Kirthi Tennakone

Adjunct Professor

Material Processing and Device Fabrication
PP

Prof. P. A. Aloy Perera

Board Member - appointed by H.E. the President

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V

Vacant

Board Member - appointed by H.E. the President

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PR

Prof. R.D. Jayasinghe

Board Member - appointed by the Minister

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PG

Prof. G.B.B. Herath

Board Member - appointed by the Minister

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Prof. Suresh Benjamin

Prof. Suresh Benjamin

Research Professor

Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity
Prof. Ruvini Liyanage

Prof. Ruvini Liyanage

Associate Research Professor

Nutritional Biochemistry
MA

Ms. A.A.I. Dilrukshi

Treasury Representative

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Mr. Chamil Sakalasooriya

Mr. Chamil Sakalasooriya

Secretary

Administration Division
Leadership History

Past Chairmen

NameTenureDetails
Professor Athula Sumathipala2020 to 2025Read
Professor Janaka Ekanayake2019 to 2020Read
Professor Vijaya Kumar2018 to 2019Read
Professor Anura Wickramasinghe2015 to 2017Read
Professor Prasad Amaratunga2015 to 2015Read
H.E. the President of Sri Lanka1981 to 2015Read