Webinar with the Sri Lankan expatriates in Japan (20.10.2020 at 02.30 p.m. Sri Lanka time)
List of Participants
Sri Lankan Expatriate Professionals in Japan
- Prof. Monte Cassim, Professor and President, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University and Vice Chancellor, Ritsumeikan Trust.
- Prof. Ananda Kumara, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Nagoya Dome Mae Campus, Meijo University.
- Prof. N.S. Cooray, Professor of Economics, Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) International University of Japan.
- Prof. Jay Rajasekera, Professor Emeritus, International University of Japan and Vice President and Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Commerce, Tokyo International University.
- Prof. Keerthi Guruge, Head, Toxicology Unit, National Institute of Animal Health, National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) and an adjunct professor in the Osaka prefecture University, Osaka.
- Prof. Nishantha Giguruwa, Department college of Asia Pacific Studies, Faculty of Information, Ritsumikan Asia Pacific University.
- Prof. Pathmasiri Jayasena, Associate Professor, Department of International Liberal Arts, International College of Arts and Sciences, Fukuoka Women's University, Japan.
- Dr Mohamed Rasmy, Senior Researcher, Water-related Hazard Research Group, International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management under the auspices of UNESCO, Japan.
- Dr Piyankarage Viraj Vishwakantha Jayaweera, Principal Scientist, SPD Laboratory Inc., Hamamatsu, Shizuoka.
- Dr Amila Abeynayake, Research Engineer, Pirika Inc.
- Dr Mohan Amarasiri, Assistant Professor, Department of Environment and Water Quality Engineering, Tohuku University.
Academics and Professionals from Sri Lanka
- Prof. Prasad M. Jayaweera, Head/Professor of Computer Science, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura.
- D.A.L. Leelamanie, Head, Professor of Soil Science, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
- Dr Nanda Gunawardhana, Director - International Affairs and Research, Sri Lanka Technological Campus.
- Dr Akila Subasinghe, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura.
- Dr Indika Palihakkara, Senior Lecturer, Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
- Dr Indunil Pathirana, Senior Lecturer, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuhna.
- Dr Chamila Wijekoon, Senior Lecturer, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
- Dr (Mrs) Buddhika Perumpuli, Senior Lecturer, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna.
- Dr Chandika D. Gamage, Senior Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya.
- Dr Lasith Gunawardhana, Senior Lecturer, Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura.
- Mr Gamini Marambe, President, Japan Sri Lanka Technical and Cultural Association (JASTECA).
- Mr Ashique M. Ali, Vice Chairman 2, SASSCOM.
- Mr Ruchira Saliya Somasiri, Cultural and Information Specialist, Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka.
Attendees from the National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka
- Prof. Ranjith Senaratne, Chairman, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka (NSF).
- Prof. Ananda Jayawardane, Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa and a Member of the Board of Management of NSF.
- Dr Sunil Jayantha Nawaratne, Director General, National Institute of Education and a Member of the Board of Management of NSF.
- Dr Thamara F. Dias, Acting Director General, NSF.
- Dr Gowry Moorthy, former Head, Research and International Affairs Division, NSF.
- Dr Mahesha Nadugala, Current Head, Research and International Affairs Division, NSF.
- Mr Shantha Siri, Head, Technology and Innovations Division, NSF.
- Mr Madhawa Perera, IT Manager, NSF.
- Ms Christine Dasanayake, Senior Scientific Officer, Research and International Affairs Division, NSF.
- Ms Dilrukshi Ekanayake, Senior Scientific Officer, Research and International Affairs Division, NSF.
- Ms Thilinakumari Kandanamulla, Scientific Officer, Research and International Affairs Division, NSF.
- Ms Nadeesha Muhandiram, Scientific Officer, Technology and Innovations Division, NSF.
- Ms Hashni Weerasinghe, Management Assistant, Chairman’s Office, NSF.
- Ms Chamarika Samarasinghe, Management Assistant, Chairman’s Office, NSF.