Tilak Dharmaratne
Hokandara South,Sri Lanka
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder Vice
Ocean University of Sri Lanka
06.2015 - 06.2019
Visiting Lecturer
GJRTI
01.2000 - 08.2011
- In Oceanography, Sea bed Mining and Gemology : University of Moratuwa, University of Peradeniya, University of Uwa –Wellassa and University of Sabaragamuwa
National Coordinator, General and the Chief Executive Officer
United Nations Revloving Fund for Mineral Exploration, Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute
01.1997 - 01.2004
- 3 1st Director
Researcher
Institute of Fundamental Studies, IFS
Kandy
01.1987 - 01.2004
Research Officer and the Head of the Oceanography Division
National Aquatic Resources Research Development Agency
01.1988 - 01.2000
DIRECTOR GENERAL
- RTD) Gem and Jewellery Research and
- Training Institute
- State Ministry of Gem and Jewellery Related Industries
- No
- 73/5A, Ruwan Sevana, Waliwita, Kaduwela/ HIDALLANA , RATNAPURA .
VICE CHANCELLOR
- (PREVIOUS)
- OCEAN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA, PAGNGNANANDA MAWATHA, MATTAKKULIYA, COLOMBO 15.
HEAD
- Of the Oceanography Division (Previous)
- National Aquatic Resources and
- Research Agency (NARA)
- Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
Education
Master of Public Management -
Sri Lanka Institute of Development and Administration (SLIDA)
Sri Lanka01.2007
Master of Science - Gemology
Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka01.2003
Certificate course - Project Performance Management System
Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA)
Sri Lanka01.1997
Master of Philosophy - Oceanography with Marine Geology/Geo physics
University of Southampton
United Kingdom01.1995
Master of Qualifying Examination - Marine Geology
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka01.1989
Bachelor of Science - Geology with Chemistry and Physics
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka01.1986
Skills
- Board reporting
- Financial administration
- Business planning
- Innovation management
- Consulting
- Feasibility studies
- Corporate governance
- Staff management
- Process improvements
- Team leadership
Affiliations
- Life member - Geological Society of Sri Lanka (GSSL)
- Secretary - Geological Society of Sri Lanka (GSSL) - 2011-2013
- Member of the Institute of Geologists of Sri Lanka
- Life member - Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLASS)
- Life member - Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLFAR)
- Committee Member - Quaternary Geology Research Group of Sri Lanka
- Member - Gemologists Association of Sri Lanka
- Member - Asia Maritime & Fisheries Universities Forum
Professionalboards
- Council Member, National Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering (NIFNE), 2004-2005
- Secretary to the Board of Directors, Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute, 2001-2005
- Board Member, Board of Study in Earth Science, Post Graduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya, 1996-1999
- Member, Natural Resources Working Committee in National Science Foundation (NSF), 1999-2000
- Committee Member, Sea Level Rise Group of the Ministry of Transport, Environment & Women’s Affairs
- Member, Scientific and Technical Committee, National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency (NARA)
- Member, Technical Committee on Exploitation of Marine Minerals under the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 1998
- Chairman, Board of Governance – Ocean University of Sri Lanka, 06/15/15 to 06/14/19
- Chairman, Academic Council – Ocean University of Sri Lanka, 06/15/15 to 06/14/19
- Council Member, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2020 to date
Maritalstatus
Married, Janakie, 04/04/91, Hasala Ketaka, 12/05/97, Lithila Lochana, 10/09/98
Telephone
+94 112-563 754, +94 773-263364, +94 714-333 994
Officialpassportnumber
OL3639217
Designations
- Director General (RTD), Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute, State Ministry of Gem and Jewellery Related Industries, No. 73/5A, Ruwan Sevana, Waliwita, Kaduwela, Sri Lanka
- Vice Chancellor (Previous), Ocean University of Sri Lanka, 51, Pagngnananda Mawatha, Mattakkuliya, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka
- Head of the Oceanography Division (Previous), National Aquatic Resources Research Development Agency (NARA), Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Personal Information
- NIC Number: 613141170 V
- Age: 63
- Citizenship: Sri Lankan
- Date of Birth: 11/09/61
Timeline
Founder Vice
Ocean University of Sri Lanka
06.2015 - 06.2019
Visiting Lecturer
GJRTI
01.2000 - 08.2011
National Coordinator, General and the Chief Executive Officer
United Nations Revloving Fund for Mineral Exploration, Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute
01.1997 - 01.2004
Research Officer and the Head of the Oceanography Division
National Aquatic Resources Research Development Agency
01.1988 - 01.2000
Researcher
Institute of Fundamental Studies, IFS
01.1987 - 01.2004
DIRECTOR GENERAL
VICE CHANCELLOR
HEAD
Master of Public Management -
Sri Lanka Institute of Development and Administration (SLIDA)
Master of Science - Gemology
Post Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya
Certificate course - Project Performance Management System
Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA)
Master of Philosophy - Oceanography with Marine Geology/Geo physics
University of Southampton
Master of Qualifying Examination - Marine Geology
University of Peradeniya
Bachelor of Science - Geology with Chemistry and Physics
University of Peradeniya
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