The Centre for Gender Studies is supported by a dedicated team of academic, administrative, research, and support staff who work together to advance gender equality, equity, and social justice through research, education, advocacy, and community engagement. .
Through their expertise, commitment, and collaboration, the team contributes to the Centre’s research initiatives, educational programmes, publications, outreach activities, partnerships, and day-to-day operations.
Prof. Maithree Wickramasinghe
Founder Director
Department of English
Faculty of Humanities
Prof. Sagarika Dilpushpi Kannangara
Department of Plant and Molecular Biology
Faculty of Science
Dr. Anusha Edirisinghe
Department of Sociology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Advisory Committee
Provides strategic guidance and oversight for the Centre’s programmes, activities, partnerships, and future direction.
STEERING COMMITTEE
Supports research initiatives, scholarly collaboration, publication activities, and the development of high-quality gender-related research.
INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE
Supports the planning and delivery of education, training, outreach, awareness, and community engagement programmes.