Professor I K Perera attained his primary and secondary education from Trinity College Kandy, joined the University of Colombo, and obtained his Bachelor’s degree in sciences majoring in Physics.
After graduation, he joined the Department of Physics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and served for over 15 years as a Senior Lecturer in Physics before joining Manchester University, Manchester, UK, as a Senior Research Fellow. During his tenure as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura from 1975 to 1990, he made many contributions towards the development of the Department and its academic activities. He served as the Head of the Department of Physics.
Prof. Perera continued his career as a researcher through his tenure at Hull University, Hull, England, as a Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow before joining the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka as a Professor in the Department of Physical Sciences and Technology. He provided his service for the Department of Physical Sciences and Technology, SUSL, until his retirement. After his retirement, the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka offered him the honorary position of Professor Emeritus based on his invaluable service to the Department and the University. He served as a Vice Chancellor of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
In addition to his services as an academic, he contributed his time to the dissemination of Physics knowledge and the development of research in the fields of physics. He was an active member (Fellow member) of the Institute of Physics Sri Lanka (IPSL).
At this moment of mourning, we commemorate the service of Professor Indral K Perera for the Department of Physics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
May he attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana!!!
05.04.2024.