Prof. Ayantha Gomes serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at SLIIT. He is a Chartered Engineer and an academic with expertise in civil and environmental engineering. His areas of specialisation include urban ecosystems, hydrology, urban waterways, headwater streams, environmental impact assessment, and waste management. He also has a research interest in real estate economics, with a focus on condominium apartments.

Prof. Gomes has gained professional and academic experience in Sri Lanka, Japan, and the Hong Kong SAR. His contributions to scientific research have been recognised nationally and internationally, including receiving a Presidential Award for scientific publications.

He holds a PhD from Saitama University in Japan, an MSc from the University of Moratuwa, and a BSc Engineering (Hons) degree, also from the University of Moratuwa.