Kapila G.A.Goonesekere B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D,,D.Sc. (Honorary) Emeritus Professor of the University of Peradeniya. He has served the University of Peradeniya, Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering, (1985 -1985), Director of Student Welfare (1986 – 1988), National Coordinator on Forest Hydrology, Peradeniya — Oxford University Forestry Link Program (1990 – 1991), Head, Department of Agricultural Engineering (1985 – 1991), Member of University Senate (1995- 2013), Professor of Agricultural Engineering (1995-2013), Dean, Faculty of Agriculture (1997-1999), Vice-Chancellor, University of Peradeniya (2000-2006), He also served Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture as Secretary, Board of Study in Agricultural Engineering, (1986-1987, Member, Coordinating Committee, (1997-2000), Member, Board of Management (1997 -1999). He was also a Member of the Governing Council of the Vice Chancellors of Commonwealth Universities (2004), Chairman, the Committee of Vice Chancellors & Directors (2004), and Part-time Chairman, of the National Institute of Fisheries & Nautical Engineering (1999- 2001). He served as a Member of the UGC Standing Committee on Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, and Animal Science (1997-2000) and as a Member, of the Board of Governors, Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy (2008-2015).
