Project Team

Meet the dedicated professionals behind the National Shipwreck Database of Sri Lanka

Rasika Muthucumarana

Rasika Muthucumarana

Maritime Archaeologist

Rasika is the project leader of the National Shipwreck Database of Sri Lanka and the key person behind this project. He is attached to the Maritime Archaeology Unit of Central Cultural Fund. His work, years of dedication, and maritime archaeology peer network were instrumental in bringing this national database online.

Anuradha Piyadasa

Anuradha Piyadasa

ICT Consultant

Anuradha is an electrical engineer and archaeology enthusiast. He is the co-founder of archaeology.lk and Institute of Archaeology and Heritage Studies. He played a significant role in designing, data representation, and developing this online database.

Dharshana Jayawardena

Dharshana Jayawardena

Web Developer

Dharshana is a skilled web developer who contributed to the technical implementation and user interface design of the database. His expertise in modern web technologies helped create an intuitive and accessible platform for users.

Indika Hewage

Indika Hewage

Data Analyst

Indika specializes in data analysis and management. He played a crucial role in organizing and structuring the vast amount of archaeological data to ensure accurate and comprehensive information is available in the database.

Amal Karunaratne

Amal Karunaratne

Research Coordinator

Amal coordinates research activities and ensures the quality of archaeological data. His expertise in maritime history and research methodology has been invaluable in maintaining the academic integrity of the database.

MAU Team

MAU Team

Maritime Archaeology Unit

The dedicated team from the Maritime Archaeology Unit of the Central Cultural Fund who provide ongoing support, field research, and archaeological expertise to maintain and expand the database with new discoveries.