Forest and Environment Pre-Symposium Public Talks Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura Venue: Forestry Auditorium Session 2 – Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 4:00 PM “Express Pearl Ship Damage and Current Status” Speakers: – Mr. Hemantha Withanage – Professor Prasanthi GunawardenaRead More
Forest and Environment Pre-Symposium Public Talks Department of Forestry and Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura Venue: Forestry Auditorium Session 1 – Thursday, January 2, 2025 | 4:00 PM “Human-Wildlife Conflict: What is the Reality?” Human-Wildlife Conflict: Reality and Solutions Join us for an important public discussion featuring leading experts in conservation and wildlife management....Read More
In recognition of her groundbreaking work on fungal taxonomy, Dr. Dimuthu S. Manamgoda of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has joined the rare ranks of scientists immortalized in species nomenclature. A newly discovered fungal species, Curvularia manamgodae, now bears her name. The species was identified during a comprehensive survey of plant pathogenic fungi affecting sugarcane...Read More
The Faculty of Applied Sciences is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our two distinguished academics, Dr. Imalka Munaweera and Dr. Kasun Thambugala, who were recognized at the prestigious CVCD Excellence Awards 2023. Dr. Munaweera was honored as the Most Outstanding Innovator for her exceptional contributions to innovation and dedication to advancing research and development. This...Read More
The Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly recognizes the exceptional achievement of Prof. Meththika Vithanage, who has been awarded the prestigious 2026 TWAS Award in Earth, Climate, and Environmental Sciences. This recognition marks the first time a Sri Lankan scientist has received this esteemed honor from The World Academy of...Read More
The Department of Chemistry of the Faculty of Applied Sciences has initiated a collaboration with the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The main objective of the MOU is to share expert knowledge and resources between the two parties to promote fair play among the sports community in Sri...Read More
Winners at the SLAAS Inter-University Undergraduate Poster Competition 2024 under Theme 1 and the Best Green Chemistry Poster Award Winner Undergraduates from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura won the SLAAS Inter-University Undergraduate Poster Competition under Theme 1 and the Best Green Chemistry Poster Award, which was awarded by the Sri...Read More
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) extended an invitation to Dr. Sampath Gunathilake and four students from the Department of Polymer Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, to visit Professor Hemanth Noothalapathi’s lab at Shimane University, Japan, as part of the esteemed SAKURA Science Exchange Program. This initiative aims to foster international collaboration in science...Read More
A groundbreaking mobile application, the Personal Alarm Assessment Tool (PAAT), has been developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in collaboration with the Department of Physics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. This innovative app enhances the safety of front-line officers at key entry points such as airports, border crossings, and major public events. PAAT enables...Read More
Two distinguished researchers from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) have been recognized in the 2023 edition of the prestigious Asian Scientist 100 list. This annual list, compiled by Asian Scientist Magazine, celebrates the achievements of Asia’s leading researchers across various scientific disciplines. Dr. Samawansha Harsheni Tennakoon, a researcher from the Faculty of Applied Sciences...Read More
