Sugarcane Research Institute
The Sugarcane Research Institute (SRI) is a statutory body established by the Act of Parliament no. 75 of 1981 (ratified on 29 December 1981), for conducting research on the cultivation and processing of sugarcane to cater to technical and technological needs for the development of the sugar industry of Sri Lanka, which, until 1981 was undertaken by the Research and Development Division of the Sri Lanka Sugar Corporation (SLSC).
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Organizational Structure
Board of Governors
Staff
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Dr. A.L.C. De Silva
Director/CEO (Acting)
BSc (Agri) / MPhil / PhD
director@sugarres.lk
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Ms. Nidarshani Perera
Deputy Director (Admin)
MBA(SJP) / BBA(Col) / CIMA Adv Dip MA / MIPC (IPS) / CBA(CASL)
dda@sugarres.lk
SCIENTIFIC STAFF
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Ms. A.M.M.S. Perera
Senior Research Officer & Head
BSc / MSc
malika@sugarres.lk![](https://sugarres.lk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CI-Mr.-Kamal-2.jpg)
Mr. K.P. Wickramasinghe
Research Officer
BSc / MPhil
kamal@sugarres.lkTECHNICAL STAFF
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Mr. D. Weerasinghe
Senior Technical Officer
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Mr. M.K.D. Ubesena
Technical Officer
SCIENTIFIC STAFF
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Mr. L.M.J.R. Wijayawardhana
Research Officer (On study leave)
BSc / MPhil
janaka@sugarres.lk
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Mr. G.A.A. Chathuranga
Research Officer
BSc
amilacga@sugarres.lk
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Mr. P.R.B. Chandrasena
Farm Superintendent
BSc / MSc
TECHNICAL STAFF
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Mr. W.G. Nimal
Senior Technical Officer
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Mr. D.M.G.H. Chathuranga
Technical Officer
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Mr. I.P. Manawadu
Technical Officer
HNDE (Electrical)
SCIENTIFIC STAFF
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Mr. B.R. Kulasekara
Research Officer In-Charge
BSc / MSc
kulasekara@sugarres.lk
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Mr. U.W.L.M. Kumarasiri
Research Officer
BSc / MSc
lahirumadhushankaln99@gmail.com
TECHNICAL STAFF
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Mr. G.S. Udawatta
Senior Technical Officer
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Ms. W.A.S.Wijesuriya
Technical Officer
HNDT (Agri)
SCIENTIFIC STAFF
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Dr. K.M.G. Chanchala
Research Officer In-Charge
BSc / MPhil / PhDc
chanchala@sugarres.lk![](https://sugarres.lk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CP-Ms.-Thushari.jpg)
Ms. A.N.W.S. Thushari
Research Officer
BSc
sumedhathush@sugarres.lk![](https://sugarres.lk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CP-Ms.-Sunethra.jpg)
Ms. V.K.A.S.M. Wanasinghe
Research Officer
BSc / MSc
sunethra@sugarres.lkTECHNICAL STAFF
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Mr. A.L. Kodagoda
Technical Officer
HNDT (Agri) / HNDEn
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Ms. K.P. Harshani
Technical Officer
HNDT (Agri)
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Ms. R.K.P. Jeewanthi
Technical Officer
HNDT
SCIENTIFIC STAFF
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Mr. K.H.D. Abeyrathna
Research Officer In-Charge
BSc / MPhil
dimuthu@sugarres.lk
TECHNICAL STAFF
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Mr. A.S.M.A. Fernando
Senior Technical Officer
NDT(Eng)
SCIENTIFIC STAFF
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Ms. S.M.T.A. Maralanda
Research Officer In-Charge
BSc / MSc
aloka@sugarres.lk
TECHNICAL STAFF
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Ms. M.A.R.I.Perera
Technical Officer
BSc / HNDT (Agri)
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Mr. W.K.D.S.Karunarathna
Technical Officer
Dip. (Agri)
SCIENTIFIC STAFF
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Mr. K.A.D. Kodithuwakku
Research Officer In-Charge
BSc / MAGR
dinesh@sugarres.lk![](https://sugarres.lk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EBIT-Ms.-Sandya.jpg)
Ms. B.D.S.K. Ariyawansha
Research Officer
BSc / MPhil
sandya@sugarres.lkTECHNICAL STAFF
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Mr. K.G.S.U.R.Bandara
Technical Officer
BSc / HNDIT / CCNA / MCTS
SCIENTIFIC STAFF
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Mr. D.P.W. Pottawela
Technology Transfer Officer In-Charge
BSc (Agri) / PG.Dip
pottaweladpw@gmail.com![](https://sugarres.lk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/TTD-Mr.-Weragoda.jpg)
Mr. W.G.M.S. Weragoda
Development Officer
BSc (Agri) / MSc
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Mr. M.K.P.C. Gunawardhana
Development Officer
Bsc (Agri) / MSc
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Mr. A.P. Karunathilaka
Development Officer
BSc (Agri)
amilaprasad@sugarres.lk![](https://sugarres.lk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/A.N.M.B.R.-Prabath.jpg)
Mr. M.A.N.M.B.R. Prabath
Development Officer
Bsc (Agri) / MSc
TECHNICAL STAFF
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Mr. B.P.G.S. Sandanayake
Technical Officer
Dip (Agri)
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Mr. G. Somaweera
Management Assistant
EXECUTIVE STAFF
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Ms. Nidarshani Perera
Deputy Director (Admin)
MBA(SJP) / BBA(Col) / CIMA Adv Dip MA / MIPC (IPS) / CBA(CASL)
dda@sugarres.lk
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Mr. P.K.N. Priyadarshana
BSc (Management) / CBA
ada@sugarres.lk
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Ms. D.M.J.N. Dissanayake
Accountant
MBS / Charted (Intermediate) / BCom (Sp)
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Mr. I.B. Kodagoda
Accounting Officer
BSc. (Business Studies)
kodagoda@sugarres.lk
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Mr. A.G.U.S. De Silva
Procurement Officer
HNDA / HN-PIPPCA
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Mr. G.S.K. Dahanayaka
Work Superintendent
BSc
SUPPORTING STAFF
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Ms. A.K. Amarakoon
Senior Management Assistant-Accounts
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Mr. B. Vitharana
Work Supervisor
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Ms. T.M.K. Senadeera
Senior Management Assistant
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Ms. M.M.I.M.K. Manikkadawara
Management Assistant
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Ms. O.U. Subasingha
Management Assistant
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Mr. T. Ranjith Peris
Management Assistant
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Ms. D.H.S. Wijesinghe
Inspector of Works
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Ms. M.A.R. Samarasekara
Management Assistant
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Ms. A.K. Rathnayaka
Telephone Operator
Mr. R.G.S. Niroshana
Store Keeper
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Mr. W.A.S. Madhusanka
Management Assistant
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Ms. T.S. Weerasinghe
Management Assistant
EXECUTIVE STAFF
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Mr. I.J. Paranagamage
Internal Auditor
HNDA / CBA / MAAT / Reg. Auditor
indike@sugarres.lkSUPPORTING STAFF
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Mr. D.M.P. Nickshon
Management Assistant
Centers and Facilities
Main Research Center at Uda Walawe
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Facilities
Colombo Administration Office
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Facilities
Sugarcane Hybridization Substation
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Facilities
Sugarcane Quarantine Station
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Kantale Substation
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Siymbalanduwa Research Substation
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Under Construction
Under Construction
Research Program
Research and Technology Transfer and Development Programme 2023
The 2023 program for Sri Lanka’s sugarcane industry focuses on research, technology transfer, and development to improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability. It consists of six primary research areas:
- Crop Improvement: Researching and developing superior sugarcane varieties with higher yields, disease and pest resistance, drought tolerance, and adaptability to different environments.
- Crop and Resource Management: Recommending practices to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and stabilize income through efficient use of land and water resources, as well as diversified farming.
- Crop Nutrition: Providing recommendations for soil and fertility management practices specific to sugarcane cultivation.
- Crop Protection: Recommending disease and pest control practices and offering crop protection services to prevent and manage sugarcane plantation diseases and pests.
- Processing and Product Development: Improving processing efficiency of sugarcane and developing new sugarcane-based products to diversify the industry.
- Mechanization: Developing mechanization technologies to enhance farming efficiency and reduce costs.
The technology transfer program aims to share research findings with cane growers, millers, and sugar companies to promote the adoption of new technologies and improved management practices. Ongoing projects in 2023 include the development of sugarcane cultivation and small-scale processing industries in Kilinochchi and Badulla districts, seedcane production at Uda Walawe and Kantale, establishment of an information and promotion center at the SRI Colombo Office, evaluation of imported sugarcane varieties, large mill tests, and research programs exploring the conversion from inorganic to organic farming of sugarcane.
Each division within the program will undertake specific projects related to research, technology transfer, and development. Read More…