National Research Council of Sri Lanka
| Formation | July 1999 |
|---|---|
| Type | National Funding Organization |
| Legal status | Presidential Directive |
| Purpose | Strengthen Public Research |
| Headquarters | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 6°54′12″N 79°52′30″E / 6.903325°N 79.875051°ECoordinates: 6°54′12″N 79°52′30″E / 6.903325°N 79.875051°E |
Chairman | Prof. H. J. De Silva |
Main organ | Board of Directors[1] |
Budget | Rs 349 Million |
| Website |
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The National Research Council of Sri Lanka (NRC) is a Sri Lanka National funding institution that provides financial assistance to the public sector scientists of the country. It has created as a Special Agency by His Excellency the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the exercise of powers vested in him by Article 33 of the Constitution, aiming to assist the Government to plan, coordinate and facilitate research in Science and Technology so as to build a vibrant national scientific and technological community in the country to derive the maximum benefit.[2]
The National Research Council of Sri Lanka is a institute under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
The NRC's official goal is to assist the Government to plan, coordinate and facilitate research in Science and Technology so as to build a vibrant national scientific and technological community.[3]
Leadership
The Chairman of the National Research Council, currently Prof. Janaka De Silva, is responsible for chairing the meetings of the Council (Boards of Directors) and for overall management of the Council. He is a Sri Lankan academic and physician. The Chair and Senior Professor of Medicine, he was the Dean of the Medical Faculty (1997 to 2006), University of Kelaniya and a member of the University Grants Commission.
He represented National Research Council since its inception. He is appointed as the Chairman to the National Research Council by the H. E. President Mahinda Rajapakse by the presidential directive dated 09.09.2013[4]
The Council (Boards of Directors) consist of the Chairman, 15 Council Members and Treasury Representative. .[5]
Before September 2013 the institution was chaired by Prof. E. H. Karunanayake [6]]]
List of Council Members
- Prof. Kamini Nirmala Mendis (Since September 2013 – Present)
- Prof. Ananda Rajitha Wickremasinghe (Since September 2013 – Present)[7]
- Prof. Hema Malinie Kumbalgoda Kankanam Pathirana (Since September 2013 – Present)
- Prof. Hemanthi Ranasinghe (Since September 2013 – Present)
- Prof. Wijerupage Sandhya Sulochana Wijesundera (Since September 2013 – Present)
- Prof. Lakshman Lloyd Ratnayake (Since September 2013 – Present)[8]
- Prof. Aurelia Jennifer Perera (Since September 2013 – Present)[9]
- Prof. Delgahawatthage Raj Kumar Somadeva Delgahawatta (Since September 2013 – Present)
- Prof. Wiranjith Priyan Solomon Dias (Since 2005–Present)
- Prof. Kathiragamanathan Kandasamy (Since 1999–Present)
- Prof. Aruni Tilakaratne (Since 2005–Present)
- Dr. Nanda Amarasekera (Since September 2013 – Present)
- Dr. Rohan Prasantha Perera (Resigned)
- Dr. Galbada Arachchige Sirimal Premakumara (Since 2005–Present)[10]
- Dr. Nihal Jinasena (Resigned)
- Eng. Moksevi Prelis (Since 2007–Present)
- Prof. Weeratunge Arachchige Janendra Mathalie De Costa (Since 2005–Present)
See also
References
- ↑ "Board of Directors". National Research Council.
- ↑ "President's Directive 2007" (PDF). National Research Council of Sri Lanka. 24 July 2007.
- ↑ "President's Directive 2007" (PDF). National Research Council of Sri Lanka. 24 July 2007.
- ↑ National Research Council of Sri Lanka. "Presidential Directive". National Research Council of Sri Lanka.
- ↑ National Research Council. "Boards of Directors". National Research Council.
- ↑ "Annual Report 2011" (PDF). National Research Council.
- ↑ http://www.who.int/tdr/about/governance/stac/wickremasinghe/en/
- ↑ http://www.ieslce.lk/b6.html
- ↑ http://slma.lk/about-us/president/
- ↑ http://www.iti.lk/en/our-divisions/research-development/herbal-technology/staff-profiles/56-research-a-development/herbal-technology-htd/681-dr-sirimal.html
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