Prof. Ranjith Dissanayake

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Council Member

Prof. Ranjith Dissanayake is a renowned academic and an influential figure in engineering and sustainability. He currently holds the position of Professor Emeritus at the University of Peradeniya. His notable leadership roles include serving as the Immediate Past President of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), the Immediate Past Chairman of the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL), and a Vice President of the Chamber of Construction Industry (CCI). He has also served as Secretary to two State Ministries. Internationally recognized for his contributions, he is a Fulbright Scholar, an Endeavour Fellow, and a JASSO Research Fellow. His dedication to research earned him the Overseas Prize from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), UK in 2007 and the Australia Alumni Excellence Award in 2012. More recently, he received the Tier 4* Research Award 2020, the Gold National Educator Award 2024, and the Global Sustainability Lifetime Award 2024. In addition to his academic work, he is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and the founder of gap HQ.