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AI Forum for Administrative &
Operational Staff

The Artificial Intelligence Forum for Administrative & Operational Staff — bridging the gap between AI innovation and everyday university operations across Sri Lanka.

10+
Staff Members
2
Day Workshop
6+
Universities
∞
Possibilities
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Who We Are

Empowering Staff
Through Intelligence

The University of Peradeniya has recently established the Artificial Intelligence Forum for Administrative & Operational Staff (AIFAOS) Society with the primary objective of disseminating knowledge and promoting responsible use of AI to enhance efficiency, performance, and service delivery across the university system.

AIFAOS serves as a knowledge-sharing platform where administrative and operational staff across Sri Lankan universities can learn, experiment, and grow with cutting-edge AI tools without needing a technical background.

Inclusive
AI literacy for all staff, regardless of technical background.
Educational
Structured workshops, seminars and hands-on training.
Impactful
Boosting real-world efficiency in day-to-day operations.
Network
Connecting staff across all Sri Lankan universities.
AI · Peradeniya · Sri Lanka
Transforming the Way
Universities Work with AI
From routine paperwork to strategic planning — AIFAOS equips every staff member with the tools and knowledge to work smarter.
100+
Members
6+
Universities
2025
Founded
Purpose

Our Mission & Vision

Driven by a clear purpose — to make AI accessible, ethical, and transformative for every member of the Sri Lankan university community.

01
Mission
What We Do
To disseminate knowledge and promote responsible use of Artificial Intelligence among administrative and operational staff of Sri Lankan universities — enhancing efficiency, improving service delivery, and building a future-ready workforce.
Knowledge AI Literacy Efficiency
02
Vision
Where We're Headed
A Sri Lankan university system where every staff member is empowered with AI literacy, using intelligent tools confidently and responsibly to deliver exceptional service and drive institutional excellence.
AI Literacy Excellence
03
Values
What We Stand For
Responsible AI adoption, inclusive knowledge sharing, ethical use of technology, continuous learning, and collaboration across institutions. We believe AI should uplift people — not replace them.
Ethics Inclusion
What We Offer

Our Programs

A comprehensive suite of learning initiatives designed to build AI capability across every level of university administration and operations.

AI Workshops
First Group
01
Batch 1
AI Forum for Administrative & Operational Staff First program was held on 26th, 27th February and 5th March 2026.
AI Workshops
Second Group
01
Batch 2
AI Forum for Administrative & Operational Staff Second program was held on 22nd, 23rd and 28th April 2026.
AI Workshops
Flagship
01
AI Workshops
Intensive multi-day workshops covering practical AI tools for administrative tasks — from document drafting to data management using AI assistants.
Hands-on Training
Interactive
02
Hands-on Training
Practical sessions where staff directly work with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and other platforms relevant to university workflows.
Seminars & Talks
Knowledge
03
Seminars & Talks
Expert-led seminars on AI trends, ethical considerations, and best practices in implementing AI within university administrative environments.
Inter-University Network
Community
05
Inter-University Network
Building a collaborative network of AI champions across all Sri Lankan universities, enabling cross-institutional knowledge exchange and peer learning.
The People

Meet the Team

Passionate educators, administrators, and AI advocates working together to make this vision a reality.

Mr. Chaminda Ekanayake
Mr. Chaminda Ekanayake
Chairman
University of Peradeniya
Tel: 0777 436 669
webmaster@gs.pdn.ac.lk
Mr. Sanjeewa Premalal
Mr. Sanjeewa Premalal
Joint Secretary
University of Sabaragamuwa
Tel: 0712 250 641
sanjeewa@ccs.sad.ac.lk
Ms. Kanthi M Manathunga
Ms. Kanthi M Manathunga
Joint Secretary
University of Peradeniya
Tel: 0715 226 106
kanthimm@dental.pdn.ac.lk
Ms. W.H.A.D. Dilrukshi
Ms. W.H.A.D. Dilrukshi
Financial Controller
University of Peradeniya
Tel: 0710 335 587
dilrukshiwhad@gs.pdn.ac.lk
Patron & Advisors
Dr. Pramila Gamage
Dr. Pramila Gamage
Patron
University of Peradeniya
pramilag@eng.pdn.ac.lk
Prof. Roshan Ragel
Prof. Roshan Ragel
Advisory Board
University of Peradeniya
roshanr@eng.pdn.ac.lk
Dr. Asitha Bandaranayake
Dr. Asitha Bandaranayake
Advisory Board
University of Peradeniya
asithab@eng.pdn.ac.lk
Dr. Kapila Wijayaratne
Dr. Kapila Wijayaratne
Advisory Board
University of Peradeniya
kapilaw@sci.pdn.ac.lk
Get In Touch

Contact Us

Interested in joining, partnering, or learning more about AIFAOS? We'd love to hear from you.

Primary Contact
Email Us Directly
aifaos@gs.pdn.ac.lk

We respond within 2–3 working days. For urgent inquiries, please reach our Joint Secretaries directly.

Our Location
Faculty of Dental Sciences
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya 20400 · Sri Lanka
Joint Secretaries
Mr. Sanjeewa 071 225 0641
Ms. Kanthi 071 522 6106
Affiliated Universities
University of Peradeniya
University of Sabaragamuwa
& other Sri Lankan universities
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