Major W. H. M. C. Dharmawansha was appointed as a Military Research Officer (Army) to the Institute of National Security Studies on 05th October 2019. He was an active researcher in the research department and contributed immensely for the institute by organizing, coordinating and participating in national security discussions, and in research pertaining to national security. He left the institute in preparation for an assignment overseas after serving for one year on 18th of May 2021 and INSS wishes him all the best in his training and mission overseas.
Ms. Savithri Sellaperumage was appointed as a Research Assistant to the Institute of National Security Studies on 22nd March 2021. Prior to that she was serving as an Honorary Associate Research Fellow from 20th June 2019. She handled security updates of the institute with excellence. In addition, she was an active researcher in the research department and contributed immensely for the institute by organizing and participating in national security discussions, and in researches pertaining to national security. She has also published several commentaries. She left the institute on 19th of May 2021 and INSS wishes her all the best and good luck in her career as an academic in the University of Colombo.