Faculty of Technology
Department of Research
At Medicina, we are committed to achieving excellence in research and scholarship, and to ensuring that our research contributes to the well-being of society. The excellence and diversity of our research in Medicine, Technology, Cosmetology and Applied Sciences, Music Therapy, Nutrition, Yoga, Bioenergy, Ancient Sri Lankan Medicine, Art, History, Language & Culture means that in addition to our achievements in fundamental research, we are also well-positioned to make significant contributions to the global Integrative Medicine agenda.
We have identified many research areas to tackle challenges that can only be addressed by multi-disciplinary teams of researchers. Our aim is to provide academic leadership in these areas and to develop strategic partnerships with other research Institutes worldwide.
The department undertakes different types of research work in order to provide opportunities for students and staff at all levels to engage in research, an activity which the department values as a core activity and considers as contribution to the field of Integrative Medicine and allied sciences.
The Faculty of Technology brings together Departments of Research, Neuroscience, Psychology, Microbiology and Nanotechnology across a spectrum of subjects and disciplines aligned to the technological needs and requirements of today.
The research department is the university point of contact for these issues:
- Submission of research proposals
- Identifying sources of research funding, both inside and outside the university.
- Participation in, and initiation of, major inter-disciplinary university research programs and formation of research units.
- Clearance for research competitions that limit the number of proposals submitted by the University.
- Clearance for research competitions that limit the number of proposals submitted by the University.
Academic Staff
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Senior Prof. Dr Lakshman Madurasinghe
MSc., PhD., DSc., DBA., D Litt
Attorney-at-Law; Behavioural Scientist
International Chairman Medicina Alternativa and Global Consortium of Science and
Technology. Academic Board Member EDU Brussels
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Prof. Erantha De Mel
PhD. (Psy), D.Sc. (Psy), F.Inst.Psy, D.Ac., Adv. Dip in Psy (UK)., M.N.C.H. (UK) Clinical Psychologist, Award-winning Author, Practicing Psychologist and Researcher in Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology and Parapsychology. Head of Faculty of Technology
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Prof.Chandima Wijebandara
Former Vice Chancellor
University of Sri Jayawardenapura
B.A. (Honours, First Class) University of Ceylon, 1968
Ph.D University of Lancaster (UK) 1973
D.Litt , Buddhist and Pali University
Professional Certificate in English (Merit) University of
Cambridge.
Diploma in Counselling Psychology, Sri Jayewardenepura
Professional: 1968 – 1980 University of Colombo
1980-1983 University of Kelaniya
1983 – 2007 University of Sri Jayewardenepura (retired as Professor of
Pali and Buddhist Studies and Vice Chancellor)
2007- 2017 BRS/BL Graduate School, Singapore.
1989 -1990 Felowship, Commonwealth Universities,UK
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Dr. Saman S Hettige
Specialized in Traditional Ayur.Psychiatry and Acupuncture Cosmetology Specialist in Cosmetic Acupuncture Senior Lecturer/Senate Member Dip in Acu- People’s Republic of China. PG Dip in Buddhist Ayurveda Psychiatry Counselling Nagananda Int’l Buddhist University – Sri Lanka EMSc -Executive Masters in Science (Malaysia) Reading for - MBA Health administration (Malaysia) MA Buddhist Ayurveda Councelling (Kelaniya) Dip in Journalism University of Colombo Sri Lanka Course Supervisor
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Dr. Wulakshi Wijekoon
MBBS
Diploma in Counselling and psychology
Diploma in clinical acupuncture
Senior lecturer at OIUCM
Physician in attendance Chancellery EMH Knights of St John
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Dr. Amila Jayasinghe
Director -Clinical Training & Studies
Senior lecturer OIUCM
Ayurvedic Medical Practitioner
Diploma in Acupuncture (D.Ac)
PG Dip Buddhist Ayurvedic psychological counselling (PGDIP. BAyur.Cou.Psy)
Masters in Buddhist Ayurvedic psychological counselling (MA.BAyur.Cou.Psy) University of Kelaniya
Masters in Buddhist Studies (MA.BS)University of Kelaniya
Dr. A.Tashriq Fauz
MBBS MD (PSYCHIATRY)
Dr. Buddhika Lokugamhewa
MBBS P.g Diploma in sports and exercise medicine Registrar in sports and exercise medicine
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Dr.Uddika S. Dharmarathna
Dr.Uddika Shermini Dharmarathna
M.B.B.S.,
Diploma in Acupuncture
Senior lecturer at OIUCM
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Dr. P. K. Chamashi Damindra Ranaweera
Ayurvedic Medical Practitioner Clinical Competency in Acupuncture - OIUCM IM & Mol. Bio - University of Colombo Dip.in Ayurvedic Beauty Culture (DIP.Ayur.B) - IICA Colombo Dip. in Counseling Psychology (DIP.Cou.Psy) - SAIIHE Dip.in Panchakarma (DIP.Pch) - SIATM Colombo Dip. in Orthopedic (DIP.Ortho) Ct.in Yoga - Ayush LI (SL), Patanjali Yogpeet(IND)
Dr. W. M. D. V. S Wijekoon
MBBS
MSc. (Community Medicine)
MD (Community Medicine)
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