Research and Higher Degree Committee – Faculty of Indigenous Medicine

The Research and Higher Degree Committee (RHDC) of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine was officially established following the 606th meeting of the University Council held on 8th March 2023, based on the recommendation made by the Senate at its 482nd meeting on 25th January 2023. The Committee plays a pivotal role in advancing postgraduate education and research within the Faculty. It is responsible for overseeing the academic quality, integrity, and development of the Faculty’s higher degree programs — namely the Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) — as well as all related research activities.

Committee composition of the RHDC

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Prof. Pathirage Kamal Perera-Dean (Chairperson) View Profile
Prof. R.D.H. Kulathunga-Head/ Dept. of Ayurveda Medicine and Indigenous Medicine View Profile
Prof. S.K.M.K. Herapathdeniya Head/ Dept. of Ayurveda Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics and Community Medicine View Profile
Prof. (Ms.) M.I. Manuha -Head/ Dept. of Unani Pharmacology View Profile
Prof. S.P. Molligoda-Head/ Dept. of Basic Principles, Ayurveda Anatomy and Physiology View Profile
Prof. K.P.K.R. Karunagoda-Head/ Dept. of Ayurveda Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics and Coordinator/Postgraduate and Mid- Career Development Unit (Secretory) View Profile
Dr. A.M. Muthalib-Head/ Dept. of Unani Clinical Medicine View Profile
Prof. (Ms.) M.U.Z.N. Farzana View Profile
Prof. M.S.M. Shiffa View Profile
Prof. N. Fahamiya View Profile
Prof. K.R. Weerasekara View Profile
Prof. H.G.S.P. Hewageegana View Profile
Prof. S.D. Hapuarachchi View Profile
Assoc. Prof. P.R. Warathanna View Profile
Assoc. Prof. Anoma JAyasiri View Profile
Mr. M.L. Warnasuriya (Convener) -