Dr. A. N. S. Kulasinghe - Graduated in 1942, a pioneering engineer and the first Sri Lankan to obtain a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of London. He was instrumental in the development of the Katunayake Airport.
Prof. Mohan Munasinghe - Graduated in 1968, a renowned economist and environmental scientist, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 as a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Dr. P. D. A. S. Gunasekera - Graduated in 1974, a distinguished academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa, known for his contributions to engineering education in Sri Lanka.
Prof. Ranjith Senaratne - Graduated in 1980, a prominent agricultural scientist and former Minister of Agriculture in Sri Lanka, recognized for his work in sustainable agriculture.