Unveiling of the portrait of Distinguished Service Awardee, Professor Samitha P. Deraniyagala
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon organized a ceremony for unveiling the portrait of the distinguished service awardee, Professor S. P. Deraniyagala which was held on 3rd of August 2018 at 3.30 pm at the council room of Adamantane House located at Rajagiriya.
Professor S. P. Deraniyagala being a fellow of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon and a Chartered Chemist, has contributed immensely to the advancement of the Institute by holding the key positions such as Honorary Rector, Dean of the College of Chemical Sciences and visiting Senior Professor in Chemistry. He served as the President of the Institute in 2009/2010 prior to which he was the Vice President and then the President Elect.
The Citation for the above award was presented by Prof. Ramani Wijesekara, Department of Chemistry, University of Colombo. The portrait was unveiled by Prof. Ajit M. Abeysekara, Prof. Emeritus, Department of Chemistry, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
The ceremony was attended by Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, President of the Institute, Honorary Rector, Dean CCS, Past Presidents, Members of the Council and academic and non-academic staff of the Institute and several other distinguished guests including Mrs. Mandrupa Fernando and Mrs. S. Ramakrishna.
The photos taken during the ceremony were attached below.
N. I. N. S. Nadarasa
Registrar