Emeritus Professors at the University of Kelaniya are distinguished scholars who have made significant contributions to their fields and the university community. This honorary title is granted to retired faculty members in recognition of their exceptional service, academic achievements, and dedication to education and research. Emeritus Professors continue to play an important role in the university by mentoring current students and faculty, participating in academic activities, and contributing their expertise to various initiatives.

UoK's Emeritus Professors

Faculty of Humanities

Professor Emeritus W. S. Karunathillake

Professor Emeritus Daya Wickramasinghe

Professor Emeritus R. M. W. Rajapakshe

Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies

Professor Emeritus E.G.Ubayachandra

Faculty of Medicine

Professor Emeritus W. Abeyewickreme

Professor Emeritus Sujatha Salgado

Professor Emeritus Nandani de Silva

Vidya Jyothi Professor Emeritus H Janaka De Silva

Professor Emeritus N.P. Sunil Chandra

Professor Emeritus Prasantha S. Wijesinghe

Professor Emeritus W. Abeyewickreme

Professor Emeritus K. A. L. A. Kuruppuarachchi

Professor Emeritus A. Pathmeswaran

Professor Emeritus Kemal Deen

Professor Emeritus F. Ranil Fernando

Faculty of Science

Professor Emeritus J. K. P. Ariyaratne

Professor Emeritus D.D.S. Kulatunga

Professor Emeritus G. S. Widanapathirana

Professor Emeritus C Dahanayake

Vidya Nidhi Professor Emeritus W P Siripala

Professor Emeritus K D Jayasuriya

Professor Emeritus J R P Jayakody

Professor Emeritus L.R. Jayasekara

Professor Emeritus Mala Damayanthi Amarasinghe

Professor Emeritus M. J. S. Wijeyaratne

Professor Emeritus U.S. Amarasinghe

Professor Emeritus M. Hettiarachchi

Professor Emeritus A. Pathiratne