Department of Civil Engineering (DoCE) is pleased to announce that as of the 15th June 2024, Senior Professor Jagath Manatunge is now the Head of the Department of Civil Engineering. Professor Jagath Manatunge is an accomplished academic with an international reputation as a leading Sri Lankan scholar whose research provides considerable insight into the area of Environmental Engineering, with a specific focus on water pollution control, restoration and management of surface water bodies, and topics related to water technology. We congratulate Professor Jagath on the new appointment and look forward to a bright future with him at the DoCE. At the same time, we would like to take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge our outgoing Head of the Department, Senior Professor (Mrs.) Chintha Jayasinghe. Professor (Mrs.) Chintha Jayasinghe was the Head of the Department for nearly three years, offering exceptional leadership, support, and guidance to both students and staff, helping them achieve greater heights.