Kingswood research unit is one of the most important societies within the Kingswood circle. Nurturing our young Kingswood gentlemen to become the next generation of industry leaders in the world of research is our sworn duty.The research unit of Kingswood College, as one of the first ever school-based research programmes in Sri Lanka is a pioneer and an innovator in school research. Extending our support to aspiring researchers both within and out of the school limits we have had massive success in the short history of the club in building a Research culture within the school community. Our past projects have brought together researchers of many different pedigrees to culminate a positive and forward-thinking group of young innovators and possibly some of Sri Lanka’s future greatest minds.

Kingswood Research Unit presents, Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake Challenge Trophy the biggest trophy ever awarded on a school basis for an exceptional and outstanding performances in researching and sciences, at the Experzio All-Island Research Symposium and Competition.

Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake who’s ranked among the top 2% of the worlds scientists is an imposing personality not only in Sri Lanka but also throughout the world. He graduated from the First Physics Special Batch from Peradeniya. And he received his M.S. (1974) and his Ph.D. (1977) from Indiana University, Bloomington. After he returned back to Sri Lanka, Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake served for 40 years at Peradeniya University in Sri Lanka. And after his retirement he’s employed as a Research Professor, at NIFS(National Institute of Fundamental Studies & Team Leader, Condensed Matter Physics & Solid State Chemistry Division). And he is one of the most senior members providing his service at NIFS. In short Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake is a fountain of researching knowledge.