Consultant Physician & Senior Scientist (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
BAMS (Hons), Pharm.D (Hons), R Ph, MD (Ayu) Pharmacology, University of Colombo
Dr. Vajira Seneviratne is a distinguished Ayurveda medical professional, consultant, and researcher with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, research, teaching, pharmaceutical sciences, and industry, spanning government healthcare institutions, universities, international organizations, and multinational companies. An experienced clinician and researcher, he has a strong interest in exploring innovative directions in natural product chemistry, medicinal plants, and herbal-based medicines.
He graduated with BAMS and Pharm.D degrees with Second Class Honors from the Faculties of Medicine and Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, and holds an MD in Ayurveda Pharmacology from the University of Colombo. His expertise includes natural product chemistry, medicinal plants, herbal medicine, pharmaceutical R&D, and product development. He has published 30+ research papers, over 100 popular articles, and several books.
He has also contributed to research ethics and ethical review practices, serving as a Board Member of the Ethical Review Committee (ERC), Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He has received training in ethical review practices through the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) and the Forum for Ethical Review Committees in Asia and the Western Pacific Region (FERCAP).
Throughout his career, he has held several senior positions, including Medical Officer/Consultant Physician, Senior Scientist, and Deputy Director at the premier Ayurveda Research Institute, National Ayurveda Hospitals and within the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka.
He obtained fellowships and clinical training at BHU, India; OPCW, The Hague, Netherlands; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia; Yangling International Exchange Center, China; and Griffith University, Australia, through the SCA Award in Nutrition & Food Security.