Gamini Wijesuriya

Gamini Wijesuriya is a Sri Lankan architect and archaeologist.

Gamini Wijesuriya
Born
Kurunegala Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationNalanda College, Colombo
OccupationArchitect, Archaeologist
Known forArchitecture, Archaeology

Early life

Wijesuriya was born in Kurunegala. He completed his education at Nalanda College, Colombo.[1] He graduated from the University of Moratuwa with a Bachelor of Science and a Master's degree in architecture and began his career as a chartered architect. Wijesuriya earned a Master's degree in archeology and heritage management from University of York and another Master's degree in history and conservation from Carnegie Mellon University. He earned his PhD from Leiden University, where he presented his dissertation on "Meditation Monasteries in Ancient Sri Lanka".[2]

Career

Wijesuriya joined the field of Archaeology as the Initiative Project Manager of the Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle. He then served on the Department of Archaeology for 18 years as Deputy Commissioner (Architect) and Director (Architectural Conservation), joining ICCROM staff as the first Asian professional to join its service. He served as the Principal Regional Scientist in the Department of Conservation of New Zealand. Wijesuriya works as a Special Advisor to the ICCROM Director General and a Special Advisor to the Director of WHITRAP Shanghai.[3]

Recognition
  • ICCROM 2021 Heritage award.[4][5]

References
  1. Dr. Gamini Wijesuriya Tribute Ceremony
  2. Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Oral Archives: Gamini Wijesuriya". UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
  3. "A review of Sri Lanka's heritage sector, an urgent need – Dr. Gamini Wijesuriya". Sunday Observer. October 10, 2020.
  4. "Heritage specialist Gamini Wijesuriya awarded ICCROM Award 2021". Sunday Observer. December 11, 2021.
  5. Пермина, Анна. "The 32nd Session of the ICCROM General Assembly: Results and Plans – Комиссия Российской Федерации по делам ЮНЕСКО".
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