IDTDS @ SLASS

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Committee on Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (IDTDS)

Prof. Ranjith Senaratne is a distinguished Sri Lankan academic, researcher, and higher-education leader known for his longstanding contributions to science, innovation, and national development. As the founder of the IDTDS Committee of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), he has played a pioneering role in promoting interdisciplinary dialogue, fostering scientific research, and supporting young scholars. Prof. Senaratne has held s everal key positions in Sri Lanka’s university system and continues to be recognized for his visionary leadership, commitment to capacity building, and dedication to advancing science for societal well-being.

IDTDS Committee - 2025

Chairperson: Prof. Charmalie Nahallage

Secretary: Dr. Kanishka Wijayarathna

Members:

  • Prof. Udeni Nawagamuwa
  • Prof. Sumedha Jayanetti
  • Prof. Ranjith Senaratne
  • Dr. Parakrama Weligamage
  • Dr. Pasan Bandara
  • Prof. Saroj Jayasinghe
  • Prof. Prasad Jayaweera
  • Prof. Ruchira Cumaranatunga
  • Prof. Preethi Udagama
  • Prof. Mahesh Jayaweera
  • Prof. Saumya Liyanage
  • Dr. Rodney Fernando
  • Dr. Hiranya Kelum
  • Prof. M.N. Kaumal
  • Prof. Meena Senthilnanthanan
  • Dr. Mihirini Wagarachchi
  • Prof. Thusitha Kumara
  • Dr. Riyas Ahamed
  • Prof. Vijitha Herath
IDTDS Committee - 2024

Chairperson: Prof. Sumedha Jayanetti

Secretary: Dr. Pasan Bandara

Members:

  • Prof. R.D. Wijesekera
  • Prof. Ranjith Senaratne
  • Prof. Saroj Jayasinghe
  • Prof. Ruchira Cumaranatunga
  • Prof. Preethi Udagama
  • Prof. Charmalie Nahallege
  • Prof. Prasad Jayaweera
  • Prof. Mahesh Jayaweera
  • Dr. Gaya Jayakody
  • Prof. Nishara Fernando
  • Prof. Manjula Vithanapathirana
  • Prof. Bimali Jayawardena
IDTDS Committee - 2023

Chairperson: Prof. Sumedha Jayanetti

Joint Secretaries:

  • Dr. Gaya Jayakody
  • Dr. Pasan Bandara

Members:

  • Prof. Ranjith Senaratne
  • Prof. Saroj Jayasinghe
  • Prof. Ruchira Cumaranatunga
  • Prof. Preethi Udagama
  • Prof. Hema Pathirana
  • Prof. Charmalie Nahallege
  • Prof. Prasad Jayaweera
  • Prof. Indrika Rajapakse
  • Prof. Manjula Ranagalalge
  • Prof. Mahesh Jayaweera
  • Prof. Saumya Liyanage
  • Dr. Prasad Senadheera