Prof. Sanath Rajapakse
Chairman NIFS
Board of GovernorsBoard of Governors
Governance
Board of Governors
The Board of Governors administers the institute and formulates the protocols and procedures that guide NIFS affairs.
Prof. Kapila Seneviratne
Board Member - Chairman, UGC (Ex officio)
Board of Governors
Prof. Ashoka Kumara
Director
Office of the Director / Material Processing and Device Fabrication
Prof. Gomika Udugamasooriya
Science Advisor to H.E. the President (Ex officio)
Board of Governors
Prof. Kirthi Tennakone
Adjunct Professor
Material Processing and Device Fabrication
Prof. R.D. Jayasinghe
Board Member - appointed by the Minister
Board of Governors
Prof. Suresh Benjamin
Research Professor
Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity
Prof. Ruvini Liyanage
Associate Research Professor
Nutritional Biochemistry
Mr. Chamil Sakalasooriya
Secretary
Administration DivisionLeadership History
Past Chairmen
| Name | Tenure | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Athula Sumathipala | 2020 to 2025 | Read |
| Professor Janaka Ekanayake | 2019 to 2020 | Read |
| Professor Vijaya Kumar | 2018 to 2019 | Read |
| Professor Anura Wickramasinghe | 2015 to 2017 | Read |
| Professor Prasad Amaratunga | 2015 to 2015 | Read |
| H.E. the President of Sri Lanka | 1981 to 2015 | Read |