New Surveyor General A. Dissanayake

A. Dissanayake officially assumed duties recently as the 52nd SG of the Survey Department of Sri Lanka.

He received his primary education from Sri Sumangala Maha Vidyalaya, Weligama and after completing his degree in Physical science from the University of Ruhuna, obtained his first appointment in the Public Service in 1985 as an Assistant Superintendent Surveys.

After successfully completing the Higher Diploma in Surveying from the Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Diyatalawa, he has been involved in the development chain of the country since 1988 by supervising surveyors across the country.

He received a scholarship under the United Nations Program in 1991. After successfully completing his Master’s Degree (MSc.) in Geodetic Science and Surveying from the Ohio State University in the United States. The new Surveyor General has contributed to various development activities in the country by directing the Department for the Geodetic surveying work, and has been working for a long period as a Senior Lecturer in Geodesy for the Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Diyatalawa.

The Geodetic Survey Control Network which was established in the year of 1800 was improved to adapt to the accuracy required for modern surveying. For this, he is a pioneer in establishing the new geodetic control network using modern technology.

He later served as the Director of Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Diyatalawa and has been contributinmg to the development of the institute. Dissanayake held various posts in the department. He has demonstrated outstanding leadership through his skills and expertise in various aspects by introducing modern technology.

Dissanayake has climbed to the top post having served in various parts of the island during a career spanning 36 years.