The Center for Research, National Hospital Kandy, warmly congratulates our Advisor, Senior Professor Rohana Chandrajith, on his appointment as the inaugural holder of the Professor Lakshman Samaranayake Endowed Professorship in Geology at the University of Peradeniya.
The appointment marks a significant milestone for the University of Peradeniya and Sri Lankan higher education, with the University establishing an endowed professorship to support and recognize excellence in academic research.
The Professor Lakshman Samaranayake Endowed Professorship in Geology was formally presented to Senior Professor Rohana Chandrajith by Professor Terrence Madhujith, Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya. The professorship has been established through a generous contribution from Professor Lakshman Samaranayake, a distinguished alumnus of the University of Peradeniya and former Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong.
Senior Professor Rohana Chandrajith is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Geology, with extensive research contributions in environmental geochemistry, medical geology, groundwater geochemistry, isotope hydrology, and environmental factors related to human health. His research has also contributed substantially to the understanding of environmental and geological factors associated with chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka.
His longstanding contributions to research, academic leadership, and interdisciplinary scientific collaboration have made a significant contribution to the advancement of environmental and health-related research in Sri Lanka.
As an Advisor to the Center for Research, National Hospital Kandy, Prof. Chandrajith has also contributed to strengthening the Center’s research activities and interdisciplinary collaborations. His expertise and experience continue to provide valuable guidance to research initiatives involving environmental, geological, and health-related fields.
The Center for Research is proud to recognize this distinguished achievement and congratulates Senior Professor Rohana Chandrajith on this important academic appointment. We wish him continued success in his research, academic leadership, and contributions to advancing scientific knowledge in Sri Lanka.
