Professor Eran Edirisinghe is a distinguished academic and visionary leader with an exceptional record in research and innovation. Throughout his illustrious career, Professor Edirisinghe has held transformative leadership roles, including serving as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Keele University. During his tenure, he led groundbreaking initiatives that established Keele as a global leader in sustainability and innovation. His notable accomplishments include founding the Green Hydrogen generation, storage, and uptake facility within the Keele Living Lab and chairing the Advisory Board for the HYDEX project—a pioneering multipartner initiative that has driven the development of the UK’s hydrogen sector. Under his leadership, Keele achieved record-breaking grant income, developed state-of-the-art research centres, and fostered strategic global partnerships.
Before his work at Keele, Professor Edirisinghe held senior positions at Loughborough University, including Associate Dean for Enterprise in the School of Science and Head of the Department of Computer Science. His research expertise spans digital imaging, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, with significant contributions to advancing healthcare, sustainable energy, and technology innovation. His trailblazing work in the digital camera and display industry has influenced market-leading products from the world’s top mobile device manufacturers.
At UCA, Professor Edirisinghe plays a pivotal role in shaping the university’s research vision. He leads efforts to enhance interdisciplinary collaborations, strengthen partnerships with academic institutions, industry, and government, and drive impactful research initiatives. As Chair of the UCA Research Committee, he also contributes to the Academic Council and Research Ethics Committee, while working closely with the Office of Research and Development.
Professor Edirisinghe holds a B.Sc.Eng. in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering from Moratuwa University, Sri Lanka, as well as an M.Sc. in Digital Communication Systems and a Ph.D. in Stereoscopic Image and Video Compression from Loughborough University, UK.
