Academic Research and Publication Unit (APU) is the apex body of the Academic Research & Publications of Uva Wellassa University (UWU). At present, APU administers and coordinates the activities of the UWU Research Committee, UWU Research Ethics Review Committee, UWU International Research Conference, UWU Research Journals, UWU Research Funds, and the UWU Annual Report.
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UWU Research Committee is the decision-making and coordinating body of the research activities of the University. The committee implements the UWU Strategic Plan on Research by
- Providing strategic research directions to the University through the development of effective Research Policies;
- Coordinating all research activities in the University;
- Allocating and administering research funds in accordance with the criteria adopted by the committee;
- Spearheading resource mobilization initiatives to ensure that the Research Policy mandate are met;
- Providing mechanisms of monitoring research;
- Fostering the development of Faculty research programmes linked to postgraduate studies;
- Ensuring the preparation and production of research agenda and reports and research Handbooks, and
- Ensuring compliance by researchers to research ethics.
Recognizing and rewarding the excellent performances of research by the expertise in the given disciplines
Research Committee Members
Prof. H.M.J.C. Pitawala
Chairman
Prof. H.M.S.K. Herath
Dean
Faculty of Animal Science & Export Agriculture
Prof. A. S. Ratnayake
Dean
Faculty of Management
Prof. J.P.R.C. Ranasinghe
Dean
Faculty of Management
Prof. K.B. Wijesekara
Dean
Faculty of Technological Studies
Dr. Kumari Kulathunge
Acting Librarian
Dr. D.C. Mudannayake
Head
Department of Animal Science
Dr. J.T. Cooray
Head
Department of Applied Earth Sciences / Director
University Business Linkage Cell
Prof. K.G.C. Senarathna
Head
Department of Biosystems Technology
Ms. S.D.H.S. Wickramarathne
Head
Department of Computer Science and Infomatics
Dr. (Eng.) H. M. C. M. Herath
Head
Department of Engineering Technology
Ms. H.H.S.U. Samarakoon
Actg. Head
Department of English Language Teaching
Dr. K.M.M.C.B. Kulathunga
Head
Department of Management Science
Prof. P.H.T. Kumara
Head
Department of Public Administration
Dr. A.P. Henagamage
Head
Department of Science and Technology
Prof. E.P.S.K. Ediriweera
Director
Center of Quality Assurance
Head
Department of Tourism Studies,
Director /Operations Technical Secretariat
AHEAD Project
Dr. E.M.U.W.J.B. Ekanayake
Director
UWU International Collaborations Center
Dr. J. Siyambalapitiya
Director
Career Guidance Unit
Dr. M.M.S.N. Premetilake
Director
Centre for Gender Equity and Equality
Mr. N.P.R. Deyshappriya
Director
Centre for Open & Distance Learning
Dr. M. A. R. L. Samaraweera
Director
Postgraduate Unit
Prof. D.K.D.D. Jayasena
Director
Staff Development Center
Ms. M.M.F.M. Shezmin
Assistant Registrar
Academic Research and Publications
Research Ethics Committee
UWU Research Ethics Review Committee is discharged with the responsibility of reviewing research proposals for research ethical compliance. The Research Ethics Committee’s mandate will not be restricted to the Uva Wellassa University researchers but will also facilitate collaborative research with other institutions.
Prof. H.M.S.K. Herath
Chairman
Dean
Faculty of Animal Science & Export Agriculture
Prof. A. S. Ratnayake
Chairman
Dean /Faculty of Applied Sciences
Prof. J.P.R.C. Ranasinghe
Dean
Faculty of Management
Prof. K.B. Wijesekara
Dean
Faculty of Technological Studies
Research Experts
Dr. (Mrs.) H.M.M. Jinasena
Expert in Medicine
University Medical Officer
Uva Wellassa University
Prof. E.P.S.K. Ediriweera
Expert in Environment Science
Professor
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Prof. D.K.D.D. Jayasena
Expert in Animal Science
Professor
Faculty of Animal Science & Export Agriculture
Prof. (Mrs.) P.I.N. Fernando
Expert in Socio -Economics & Humanities Perspectives
Professor
Faculty of Management
Ven. P. Wachissara Thero
Expert in Psychology
Lecturer
Faculty of Management
Dr. S.K. Weerasundara
Provincial Director
Uva Provincial Department of Animal Production and Health
Dr. Nimal Gamagedara
Consultant Community Physician
Regional Director of Health Services Office, Badulla
Ms. Ayesha Gunawardena
Provincial Director
Uva Provincial Department of Agriculture
Ms. M.M.F.M. Shezmin
Assistant Registrar
Academic Research and Publications
Reasearch and Publication Unit News
Prof. H.M.J.C. Pitawala
Chairman
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Uva Wellassa University,
Badulla
mailto: rc@uwu.ac.lk
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