24/02/2026
It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Prof. Aruna Rajapakse, current Head of the Department of Archaeology, to the position of Professor in Archaeology, effective from October 2022.
Heartiest congratulations to Professor Rajapakse on this remarkable and well-earned accomplishment!
Prof. Rajapakse is a distinguished scholar in the field of Archaeology. He earned his BA (Special) in Archaeology from the University of Peradeniya. He subsequently obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Revitalization and Heritage Management in the Netherlands, followed by a Master’s degree in Archaeology and Heritage Management in India. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Peradeniya.
Throughout his academic and professional career, he has actively participated in numerous training programmes, workshops, and international conferences in the UK, Netherlands, Japan, and India, further strengthening his global academic engagement.
His research interests encompass Field Archaeology, Cultural Resource Management, Heritage Tourism, Built Environment Studies, Heritage Conservation, Museology, and Landscape Archaeology.
Currently, Prof. Rajapakse serves as the Archaeological Director of the Kandy and Rathnapura projects at the Central Cultural Fund. He also represents the Advisory Board of the Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka, contributing significantly to national heritage management and policy development.
We extend our sincere congratulations to Professor Aruna Rajapakse on reaching this significant milestone in his academic journey. We wish him continued success in his scholarly and professional endeavors.
Congratulations, Professor!
