{"id":4731,"date":"2026-03-10T15:53:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/?p=4731"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:04:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:04:39","slug":"senior-professor-dinithi-peiris-appointed-as-head-of-the-department-of-zoology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/2026\/03\/10\/senior-professor-dinithi-peiris-appointed-as-head-of-the-department-of-zoology\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Professor Dinithi Peiris Appointed as Head of the Department of Zoology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4732\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75;width:285px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/1-40x53.jpeg 40w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/1.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Zoology is pleased to announce the appointment of <strong>Senior Professor<\/strong> <strong>Dinithi Peiris<\/strong> as the new Head of the Department of Zoology. The Department of Zoology warmly welcomes Snr. Prof. Dinithi Peiris to her new role and looks forward to her leadership in guiding the department toward continued academic excellence and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snr. Prof. Dinithi Peiris assumes duties following the completion of the three-year tenure of Prof. Kamal Ranatunga, who served the department with dedication and leadership. Your commitment, wisdom, and guidance have greatly contributed to the growth and strength of the department. The department extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Prof. Kaml Ranatunga for his valuable leadership and contributions during his tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a senior academic with extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, Snr. 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src=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/1.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/zoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/1-40x53.jpeg 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" data-id=\"4732\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Zoology is pleased to announce the appointment of Senior Professor Dinithi Peiris as the new Head of the Department of Zoology. 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