Ranjith Premalal De Silva
Ranjith Premalal De Silva | |
|---|---|
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
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.
- ^ a b "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.