Academic Profile Lieutenant Colonel R (Rasika) Randeniya USP psc ptsc SLAC Lieutenant Colonel R. (Rasika) Randeniya is a professional military officer and scholar whose academic achievements reflect a strong foundation in engineering, defence studies, military technology, and strategic leadership. His commitment to lifelong learning has enabled him to integrate technical expertise with operational and strategic military competencies. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Mechanical Engineering, which provides the technical foundation for his specialization in armoured fighting vehicles, military engineering systems, and equipment management. He further strengthened his strategic understanding by obtaining a Master of Defence and Strategic Studies (MDSS) from the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka, where he developed expertise in defence policy, military strategy, national security, and contemporary strategic affairs. In 2025–2026, Lieutenant Colonel Randeniya successfully completed the prestigious Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC) at the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune, India. Upon completion of the course, he was awarded the Master of Military Technology (MMTech) degree by Savitribai Phule Pune University, India, specializing in military technology, systems engineering, defence equipment management, logistics, and technological innovation in modern warfare. His international academic and professional exposure includes a Diploma in Wheel Armoured Engineering in the People's Republic of China, where he graduated as the Best Foreign Student, demonstrating exceptional technical competence and academic excellence among international participants. Lieutenant Colonel Randeniya has also successfully completed numerous professional military education programmes, including: • Infantry Young Officers' Course • Armour Young Officers' Course (Second in the Order of Merit) • Junior Command Course, Army War College (Second in the Order of Merit) • Defence Services Command and Staff Course (psc) • United Nations Staff Officers Course (UNSOC) His overseas military education further includes the Young Officers' Course in Bangladesh and an Instructor Course in Pakistan, enhancing his professional expertise in leadership, instructional methodology, and multinational military cooperation. His academic and professional interests include: • Defence and Strategic Studies • Military Technology and Innovation • Armoured Warfare • Mechanical and Automotive Engineering • Defence Logistics and Equipment Management • Leadership and Command • National Security and Strategic Planning • Military Training and Professional Military Education By combining engineering knowledge, advanced military education, and extensive operational experience, Lieutenant Colonel Randeniya has established himself as a technically proficient and strategically minded military professional capable of contributing to defence education, military research, capability development, and institutional advancement. He is a recipient of Uththama Sewa Padakkama for unblemished service and also received service decorations of East Humanitarian Operation Medal, North Humanitarian Operation Medal, Long Service Medal. Lt Col Rasika Randeniya is married to Mrs Chamini Weerakkody and blessed with a son and a daughter.