Celebrating Research Excellence at the Faculty of Science!

We are proud to celebrate our academic staff who were recognized for their outstanding research achievements at iPURSE 2026.

Heartiest congratulations to all our award-winning researchers for their dedication, innovation, and excellence. Your achievements make the Faculty of Science and the University of Peradeniya proud!

Faculty of Science – iPURSE 2026 Research awards

Academic Staff Member	Award
Prof. R. M. Gamini Rajapakse	Prof. Lakshman Samaranayake Research Excellence Award
Dr. Sampath B. Alahakoon	Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Ranking
Prof. D.M.D. Yakandawala	URC Research Award – 2025
Prof. K.M.G. Gehan Jayasuriya	URC Research Award – 2025
Prof. T.M.W.J. Bandara	URC Research Award – 2025
Dr. Prasanna L Dharmapriya	URC Research Award – 2025
Dr. H.M.K.N.H. Koralegedara	URC Research Award – 2025

Based on the Faculty of Science staff identifiable in the iPURSE Award Book, the following Faculty of Science academic staff have Q1 Paper Awards:

No	Name
1	Prof. Rohana Chandrajith	Q1 Cash Award
2	Prof. S.H.P. Parakrama Karunaratne	Q1 Cash Award
3	Prof. H.M.T.G.A. Pitawala	Q1 Cash Award
4	Prof. R.M.G. Rajapakse	Q1 Cash Award
5	Dr. Rajitha Ranasinghe	Q1 Cash Award
6	Dr. M. T. M. Dewasurendra	Q1 Cash Award
7	Dr. Upuli Nakandala	Q1 Cash Award
8	Prof. W.R.P. Wijesinghe	Q1 Cash Award
9	Prof. Champika Hettiarachchi	Q1 Cash Award
10	Prof. D.M.D. Yakandawala	Q1 Cash Award
11	Dr. Lakshika S. Nawarathna	Q1 Cash Award
12	Dr. Sachinthani I. Karunarathne	Q1 Cash Award
13	Dr. Lahiru Narangammana	Q1 Cash Award
14	Dr. R.D. Nawarathna	Q1 Cash Award
15	Dr. R.M.D.M. Ratnayake	Q1 Cash Award
16	Prof. Rajakaruna, R.S.	Q1 Cash Award
17	Prof. Sanjeewa P.K. Malaviarachchi	Q1 Cash Award
18	Prof. W.A.I.P. Karunaratne	Q1 Cash Award
19	Prof. W.A.Priyanka P. de Silva	Q1 Cash Award

The “Physics Upper” Lecture Theater was Refurbished by the Science Faculty Entrants of 1974

To inspire future generations and commemorate 50 Years of fellowship, the “Physics Upper” lecture theater was refurbished by the Science Faculty entrants of 1974, In profound gratitude to alma mater

THANK YOU, BATCH OF 1974

Physics Upper Theatre Renovation.

The Department of Physics is deeply grateful to the Batch of 1974 for their generous donation towards the renovation of the Physics Upper Theatre.

Your kindness and commitment to your alma mater have breathed new life into a space that has shaped generations of physicists.

Heartfelt Gratitude to the Science Batch of 95/96

The 95/96 Batch of the Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, initiated a fundraising program following the recent disaster that affected the university. With contributions from 160 batch members worldwide, they collected Rs. 1.408 million to support the Faculty of Science Development Fund. The donation aims to address resource shortages resulting from increased student intake and post-disaster challenges, helping improve facilities and restore academic standards. The batch also encourages other alumni to contribute toward the university’s stabilization and upliftment.