The Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Ambassador Prof. Kumarasinghe presented his credentials to the Emperor of Japan His Majesty Naruhito, on 31 October 2025.
Ambassador Prof. Kumarasinghe is a seasoned academic, economist, and policy consultant with over 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and public sector engagement. He brings in a wealth of expertise in development economics, public policy, and international cooperation.
Ambassador Prof. Kumarasinghe holds a Ph.D. in Development Economics from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Japan, and a First-Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
He has served as Professor of Business Economics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and currently holds a professorship at Zhejiang Shuren University in Hangzhou, China. He has also held visiting professorships at Beibu Gulf University in China and J.F. Oberlin University in Japan, contributing to international academic exchange and regional policy discourse.
A prolific scholar and contributor to national development, Prof. Kumarasinghe has been a resource person for the Ministries of Education, Finance, and Defense in Sri Lanka, and has held key academic administrative roles including Deputy Proctor, Director of Career Guidance, Student Counsellor, and Member of the University Governing Council.
His scholarly contributions include over 35 research publications, covering themes such as SME development, sustainability, green growth, and regional trade integration. He has authored and edited academic volumes and proceedings, strengthening policy-oriented scholarship in Sri Lanka and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
He is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Ramani Samarathunga Gold Medal, a Japanese Government MONBUSHO Scholarship, and recognition from the Mayor of Oita, Japan, for academic excellence.
Ambassador Prof. Kumarasinghe is fluent in English, proficient in Japanese, and has basic knowledge of Chinese. His academic, diplomatic, and cross-cultural background uniquely positions him to advance Sri Lanka’s bilateral with Japan and multilateral engagements in Asia and beyond.
