ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR THE YEAR 2026-27
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the IEEE Communications Society Student Branch Chapter, University of Peradeniya, was held online via Zoom on August 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with over 50 members in attendance. The meeting commenced with a welcome address by the outgoing chair, Mr. Janindu Deshan, followed by the presentation of the minutes of the previous AGM by the outgoing secretary, Mr. Tharuka Welagedara. The Annual Report summarizing the chapter's activities and achievements was then presented. The Treasurer's Report was delivered by the outgoing treasurer, Mr. Eshawa Randiya.
The election of new office bearers for the 2026-27 term took place, with Mr. Shanan Adams appointed as the new chairperson, proposed by Mr. Pasindu Deeyagoda and seconded by Mr. Prabhath Nimsara. Additionally, Dr. Himal Suraweera was re-appointed as the adviser, nominated by Mr. Shanan Adams and seconded by Mr. Yasitha Gihan. Dr. Suraweera acknowledged the contributions of the former committee, congratulated the newly appointed members, and encouraged them to explore new technical areas and projects. The AGM concluded with the appointment of the remaining office bearers, ensuring a smooth transition of leadership for the upcoming year.
Position
Name
Batch
Chair
Mr. Shanan Adams
E21
Vice Chair
Mr. Y. M. Damindu Thathsara Yapa
E22
Secretary
Miss. N. G. Vibhavi Kumudilu Kariyawasam
E21
Junior Treasurer
Mr. P. G. Induka Rathnayaka
E21
Assistant Treasurer
Miss. J. Iresha Madumali
E22
Program Team Lead
Miss. S. Durga
E21
Program Team Member
Mr. A. M. Dhanushka Keshila Amarakoon
E22
Program Team Member
Mr. A. R. Lukman
E22
Program Team Member
Mr. W. M. Sanvidu Weerakoon
E24
Report Team Lead
Miss. C. K. Samarasekara
E22
Report Team Member
Miss. K. G. Nimashi Sandeepani
E22
Report Team Member
Miss. K. A. R. Nisansala
E23
Design Team Lead
Miss. Ginuri Ranawaka
E22
Design Team Member
Mr. P. A. Thisanda Ninduwara
E23
Design Team Member
Mr. W. M. Senithu Sethmin
E24
Web Team Lead
Mr. E. A. Vihindu Ranulaka
E22
Web Team Member
Mr. C. M. H. K. Chandrasekara
E23
Web Team Member
Miss. N. Sathurjika
E22
Technical Team Lead
Mr. P. J. C. Seneviratne
E22
Technical Team Member
Mr. T. A. Yasitha Gihan Gunasekara
E23
Technical Team Member
Mr. L. S. Thenuka
E23
Committee Member
Miss. J. P. Jayasundara
E21
Committee Member
Miss. L. Dewni Nethma Weerasuriya
E22
Committee Member
Mr. B. A. Senuda Dilmith
E23
Committee Member
Mr. P. A. Lasindu Hasanga Perera
E24