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Prof. D.S.W. Gunawardane



Professor

gunawardenadsw@ssh.rjt.ac.lk

0718572270 (M) /0252227524 (R) / 0252266843 (O)


Biography

Professor Dilan Gunawardane presently working as a Professor in Sociology at the Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. He has completed his First Degree, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology in 2002 with First Class at the University of Kelaniya. After that, he worked as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, University of Kelaniya from 2003 to 2007. During this period, he completed his Master of Social Sciences Degree (MSSc) in Sociology. In 2007, Dr. Dilan joined as a Research Officer in the Sarvodaya Head office in Moratuwa. While he was working at the Sarvodaya Institute, Dr. Dilan assumed duties as a permanent lecturer in Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences, RUSL in 2008. In 2012, he obtained World Bank scholarship continue for his Doctoral Studies, and 2017, he completed his Ph.D. in the University of Kelaniya. After completing the Ph.D., Dr. Dilan worked as a Sociologist, Gender Specialist, and Resettlement Specialist in the several consultancy project conducted by World Bank, UNDP, Ministry of Mega Polis Development, Ministry of Transport, and Ministry of Irrigation. During his academic career, he has published three books and he has participated several international conferences in Canada, Thailand, Malaysia, and India and he published number of research papers and research abstracts.

Educational qualifications

  • Ph.D in Sociology (2016)
    University of Kelaniya, Srilanka
  • MSSc in Sociology (2007)
    University of Kelaniya, Srilanka
  • Bachelor of Arts (Special) in Sociology (2002)
    First class, University of Kelaniya, Srilanka.

Research Publications

Research:

2022     

  • Research Team Member, Social and Cultural Background of “Janakapura” Research Project, Conducted by Dept. of Archeology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

2021     

  • Research Team Member, Social and Cultural Background of “Palippothana” Research Project, Conducted by Dept. of Archeology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

2020      

  • Sociologist and Gender Specialist, Preparation of Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan for Coastal Line Development Project, Colombo Suburban Railway Project (CSR Project), Ministry of Transport Sri Lanka Conducted by Institute for Development Research and Consultancy (IDRC).

2019   

  • Sociologist and Gender Specialist, Preparation of Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan for Western Region Light Rail Transit Project, Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development Sri Lanka Conducted by Institute for Development Research and Consultancy (IDRC).
  • Sociologist, Preparation of Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan for Kumbukkan Oya Reservoir Project, Department of Irrigation Sri Lanka, Conducted by Institute for Development Research and Consultancy (IDRC).

2018     

  • Sociologist, Preparation of Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan for Hada Oya Reservoir Project, Department of Irrigation Sri Lanka, Conducted by Institute for Development Research and Consultancy (IDRC).

2017     

  • Research Team Member, World Bank Funded Transport Connectivity & Asset Management Project, Conducted by Institute for Development Research and Consultancy (IDRC).
  • Research Team Member, CKDu Research Project Conducting by the Department of Environmental Management and Collaboration with some other Departments.
  • Research Team Member, Social Baseline Study and Public Consultation and Disclosure of Sanitary Landfill Project, Conducted by Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, sponsored by Central Environmental Authority.

2016     

  • Research Team Member, the project of the citizen’s Engagement of the Budgetary Process 2017, Conducted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Funded by Ministry of Finance.
  • Research Team Leader, the Study of Vaddas’ Community (Dambana and Henanigala) in Sri Lanka, Funded by Women Development Foundation Sri Lanka and United Nation REDD.
  • Research Team Member, Social and Cultural Background of “Kokabe” Research Project, Conducted by Dept. of Archeology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Research Team Member, Fifty Years Revolutionary Change in Agriculture in North Central Province in Sri Lanka: Impact, Limits, and Path to Sustainable Agricultural Development, Conducted by Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

2015     

  • Research Team Member, Drought Project, Conducted by Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

2014   

  • Research Team Member, Citizens’ Role/Activation for Transforming the Political Culture of Sri Lanka: A Project Implemented by PAFFREL

2012    

  • Research Team Member, Head countingandOpinion Survey on   Dayata Kirula, Oyamaduwa, Anuradhapura, Conducted by Ministry of Post and Telecommunication

2010     

  • Field Coordinator Research project on State Intervention and Its   Impact on Changing the Peasant Society based on Pul EliyaVillage, Anuradhapura, Conducted by the Department of Social Sciences, University ofRajarata.

2009    

  • Field Coordinator Research project on A Sociological Study of factors that have Caused Suicide in a Rural Area: based on Gokarella in Kurunagala Dictrict),Conducted by the Department of Social Sciences, University ofRajarata.

2007  

  • Research Officer, Base Line Survey on Equal Access to Justice, conducted by Sarvodaya Legal Services Movement Sponsored by United Nation Development Programme (UNDP).

2006  

  • Field Coordinator, Nature and impact of Small Arms and Light Arms in Sri Lankan Society, Spearheaded by Dr. K. Karunathilake, Head, Department of Sociology, University of Kelaniya, on the request of SASANET and Safer World
  • Field Coordinator Research project on State Intervention and Its   Impact on Changing the Peasant Society based on Palpola Village,    Kaluthara, Conducted by the Department of Sociology, University of   Kelaniya.
  • Field Coordinator, Opinion Survey of Public Relation of Police,       Spearheaded by Dr. K. Karunathilake, Head, Department of  Sociology, University of Kelaniya, on the request of Deputy            Inspector General of Police, Western Province (North). 

2005  

  • Field Coordinator, Mid-term Assessment of Area Development     Project Galenbindunuwea  Division. A Household Survey,    Spearheaded by Dr. K. Karunathilake, Head, Department of  Sociology, University of Kelaniya,  Sponsored by World Vision   Sri Lanka.
  • Field Coordinator, Feasibility Study for Sustainable Livelihoods  Enhancement Project for People Affected by the Tsunami in the   Southern Provinces, Spearheaded by Dr. K. Karunathilake, Head,  Department of Sociology, University of Kelaniya, Sponsored by Sewa Lanka Foundation.
  • Field Coordinator, Feasibility Study of Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods for the Tsunami Affected People in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, Spearheaded by  Dr. K. Karunathilake, Head, Department of Sociology, University of  Kelaniya, Sponsored by Sewa Lanka Foundation.
  • Field Coordinator, Baseline Survey on Tsunami Affected Families in the Western Province of SriLanka, Spearheaded by Dr. K Karunathilake, Head, Department of Sociology, University of Kelaniya, on the request of   Human Disaster Management Council,  Colombo. 05th to 19th January.
  • I have completed a Research on “Caste and Land Tenure in SriLanka: based on Madagama Village”for the independent Dissertation of the MSSc in Sociology.

2004

  • Research Assistant on Opinion surveyof  2004 Parliament Election  conducted by Department of Sociology, University of Kelaniya

2003

  • Research Assistant on Social Image of Judicial System of Sri Lanka, conducted by Marga Institute –Centre for               Development, Kohuwala
  • Research Assistant on Domestic violence, Conducted by Ministry of Women Affairs, Colombo

  2002  

  • I have completed a Research on Caste and Land Tenure in a   Kandyan Village  for the independent Dissertation of the B .A. (Special) in Sociology.
  • Research Assistant on an Attitude survey of   Communities in Colombo Metropolitan Area, Conducted by Ministry of Transport, Highway Civil Aviation, Colombo.
  • Research Assistant, Research project on Social and Cultural  Change in Pul Eliya Village, Anuradapura Conducted by the  Department of Sociology, University of  Kelaniya.

2001   

  • Research Assistant, of  Dr . K .Karunathilaka’s   PhD Research Project in village Teripahe, Walapane

Books:

2007

  • Gunawardane, Dilan, (2007), How to Face Interview, Baddegama, Vidul Prakashakayo,
    (ISBN – 978-955-52069-0-7). (ISBN – 978-955-52069-0-7)

2020

  • Gunawardane, Dilan, (2020), Rural sociology: Village and Its Transformation, Sandesha Prakashakayo,No 18″ Yatawathura, Kahahwela, Padukka,
    ISBN 978-624-5417-05-6

2020

  • Gunawardane, Dilan, (2020), Sociology: Caste System and Land Tenure in Sri Lanka, Sandesha Prakashakayo, No. 18″ Yatawathura, Kahahwela, Padukka,
    ISBN 978-624-5417-06-3

Editor:

  • 2020   Chief Editor, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 05, No. 01, ISSN 2362-0366, Published by Dept. of Social Sciences, faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • 2019   Co-Author, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 04, No. 02, ISSN 2362-0366, Published by Dept. of Social Sciences, faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • 2018   Member of Editorial Board, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 03, No. 02, ISSN 2362-0366, Published by Dept. of Social Sciences, faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • 2017   Member of Editorial Board, Proceeding of the National Conference on Understanding and Managing Unsettled Drought, ISBN 978-955-0189-10-6, Published by Dept. of Environmental Management and Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • 2017   Member of Editorial Board, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 03, No. 01, ISSN 2362-0366, Published by Dept. of Social Sciences, faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • 2016   Member of Editorial Board, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 02, No. 01, ISSN 2362-0366, Published by Dept. of Social Sciences, faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • 2014   Co-editor, Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 01, No. 01, ISSN 2362-0366, Published by Dept. of Social Sciences, faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

International Conferences Full Papers:

  • 2016   Gender Inequality in Sri Lanka, Conference Proceedings, First International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (ICHUSS), Kerala, India, ISBN: 978 93-85105-43-2 Published by Layout, Printing & Distribution, Book Media, Kerala, India
  • 2015 NGOs Intervention, Poverty Reduction and Community Development in Sri Lanka, JournalofPoverty and Social Protection, ISBN 978-86-87043-28-2, Published by Tomorrow People Organization, Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2013 Impact of the Poverty Reduction Programmes in Empowering Women: a comparative analysis on State and NGOs intervention of Poverty reduction in SriLanka, Conference Proceedings 5th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, ISSN 1906-9448, Published by Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Index Journals:

  • 2021      Social and Cultural Background of “Palippothana” Area, ISBN 978-955-42680-1-2, Published by Dept. of Archaeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2021.
  • 2020    New Dimensions of Gender and Poverty in Global and Sri Lankan Context, “Smodana”, the Journal of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, ISSN 955-9008-53-6 Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • 2019    Traditional Rural Social Structure and Organization of Sri Lanka, “Sasananjalee”, Rev. Illukkumbure Sasanarathanabidhana Felicitation Volume, ISBN 978-624-5072-00-2, Published by Dasgiriya Sri Sasanarathana Maha Pirivena.
  • 2018    Role of Poverty Reduction Programmes and Empowering Women: A Comparative Analysis on Public and NGOs Intervention in Rural Society of Sri Lanka, “Samodana”, The Journal of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, ISSN 955-9008-53-6 Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • 2018    Poverty Reduction Process in Rural Society of Sri Lanka: A Comparative Analysis on Public and NGOs Intervention (Based on Galenbindunuwewa and Mihintale Divisional Secretariat Divisions), The Journal of Dept. of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, , ISSN 2362-0366, Vol.03, No.1, 2017
  • 2017 Social and Cultural Background of “Kokabe” Area, ISBN 978-955-42680-1-2, Published by Dept. of Archaeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2017.
  • 2016   Gender Inequality in Sri Lanka, Professor Prema Podimenike Felicitation Volume, Dept. of Economics, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2014   Impact of the Poverty Reduction Programme (Samurdhi Credit Component) in Empowering Women in Sri Lanka ” Canadian International Journal of Social Science , ISNN : 2356-847X,  Deposit Number : 18241/2014 , Volume 1 , NO 1, September 2014.
  • 2014    An anthropological explanation of Caste and Land tenure in Sri Lanka, The Journal of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, ISSN 2362-0366, Vol. 01. No. 1, 2014.
  • 2014    Role of the Poverty Reduction Programme (Samurdhi Credit Component) in Empowering Women, ‘Manawa Shastra Adyayana’ The Journal of Dept. of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • 2013     Ancient Land Tenure and Rural Economy in Sri Lanka (Before the Independence), ‘Kanimadala’ The Journal of Dept. of Archeology and Heritage Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, ISSN 2357-2604, Vol. 1, No. 2, 2013.                
  • 2011   Caste and land tenure in Kandyan Villag  (based on village Teripahe)  “Manawa Shastra Addayana” Journal of Dept. of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale.
  • 2010   Present   Festivals in Vaddas, “Vadi Jana Urumaya’’ the Journal of Ministry of National Heritage and Cultural affairs,Colombo.
  • 2009   An Explanation ofCaste and land tenure in Sri Lanka, based on village Madagama) “Shasthriya Sangrahaya”,Journal of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
  • 2009  New Trends of Caste System in Sri  Lanka, “Introduction to      Anthropolgy” , Godage Publishers, Maradana.
  • 2008 Status and Role of Sri Lankan Women, “Sambhasha”, Vol. XV, the Journal of Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Bathtaramulla.

Non Refereed Journals:

  • 2007 SINHALA GAMI SAMAJAYA  SAHA SANVIDANAYA  (Sinhalese Peasant Society and Organization) “Dinnasa” The Journal of Sinhala, Department of Sinhala, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2005 SRI LANKAWE KULA KRAMAYA SAHA IDAM BUKTHIYA (Caste and Land Tenure in Sri Lanka) “Abisarana” Soratha Abinanadana Felicitation Volume, University of  Kelaniya
  • 2005    SINHALA GAMI ARTHA KRAMAYA SAHA IDAM BUKTHIYA  (Sinhalese Peasant Economy and Land Tenure) “Sarsavi” The Journal of Archeology, Department of Archeology, University of Kelaniya

Research Abstracts:

International Conference

  • 2019    International Conference on “International Network For Quality Assurance Agencies In Higher Education” (INQAAHE Conference) “Quality Assurance, Qualifications, and Recognition: Fostering Trust in a Globalized World” hosted by University Grant Commission Sri Lanka, Bandaranayke Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) Sri Lanka, from the 25th to 28th of March, 2019.
  • 2018    Impact of Area Development Programme (ADP) for Livelyhood Development and Environmental Conservation: Case Study of World Vision ADP in Gallenbindunuwewa in Anuradhapura District, 4th International Research Symposium, Rajarata  University of Sri Lanka, 17th -18th   October 2018.
  • 2016    Gender Inequality in Sri Lanka, First International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (ICHUSS) University of Kerala, India,  28th -29th  January, 2016.
  • 2015    NGOs Intervention, Poverty Reduction and Community Development in Sri Lanka, 8th Poverty and Social Protection Conference (PSPC 2015) Thailand, Bangkok, 09th -11th  March, 2015.
  • 2014    State Intervention, Poverty Reduction and Empowering Women in Sri Lanka, 2nd International Research Symposium, Rajarata  University of Sri Lanka, 26th -27th  May, 2014.
  • 2014    Impact of the Poverty Reduction Programme (Samurdhi Credit Component) in Empowering Women in Sri Lanka, CanadianInternational Conference of Social Science and Education (CICSSE) University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, conducted by Canadian Research Centre for Humanities and Science, Canada, 26th -27th  May, 2014.
  • 2013  Impact of the Poverty Reduction Programmes in Empowering Women: A comparative analysis on State and NGOs intervention of poverty reduction in Sri Lanka, 5th International conference on Humanities and Social Sciences conducted by Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand, April 27th -29th, 2013.
  • 2010   State Intervention in the Transformation of the Rural Society and Its Impact: based on Pul-Eliya village in Anuradhapura District, 3rd International Conference conducted by Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
  • 2009 State Intervention in the Transformation of the Rural Society and Its Impact: based on Palpola village in Kalutara District, 12th International Conference on Sri Lankan Studies (12th ICSSL), The Royal Asiatic society of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
  • 2008    Caste and Land Tenure in Sri Lanka, based on Madagama, International Conference on Social Sciences Sri Lanka (ICSSL), University of  Kelaniya

National Conference:

  • 2016 Modernization and Transformation the Rural Community: based on ‘Pul-Eliya’ village in the Anuradhapura District, second Archeological Research Symposium, Conducted by Department of Archeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  •      2014 Impact of the Poverty Reduction Programmes (Samurdhi Programme) Poverty Reduction and Empowering Women in Sri Lanka, 70th Annual Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of science (SLAAS), Colombo, 1st – 5th December 2014, University of Colombo, Colombo
  •      2013 Modernization and Transformation the Rural Community: based on ‘Madagama’ village in the Galle District, National Annual Research Symposium, Department of Archeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  •      2012 Modernization and Transformation the Rural Community: based on ‘Pul-Eliya’ Village in the Anuradhapura District, 6th Research Conference, The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
  •      2008 A Sociological Study of factors that have Caused Suicide in a Rural Area: based on Dellawa village in Galle Dictrict, 3rd Research Conference, The Royal Asiatic society of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
  •      2009 Caste and Land Tenure in Sri Lanka, based on Teripahe Village in    Nuwara Eliya District, National Geography Conference, University of Peradeniya
  •      2006 Caste and Land Tenure in Sri Lanka, based on Madagama, Annual Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya 

Appointments

  • Committee Member, Preparing a Policy for Faculty Text Book, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2022 -2023.
  • Coordinator, Industrial Training, Dept. of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2022 -2025.
  • Deputy Proctor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2021 -2022.
  • Deputy Proctor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2021 -2022.
  • Sociology Subject Coordinator, Dept. of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2017 to date.
  • Programme Coordinator, B. A. (Special) Degree Programme in Sociology, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka  (from 2018. 10. 01 to up to date).
  • Higher Degree Subject Coordinator for the MA/MSSc/ Degree Programme, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities   (from 09.09.2015 to up to date).
  • Member of the Ethics Review Committee, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (from 01.12.2018 to up to date)..
  • Faculty Coordinator, Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Development, Conducted by Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka  (from November 2019 to up to date).
  • Faculty Coordinator, Postgraduate Diploma in Child Protection, Conducted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (from November 2018 to up to date).
  • Senior Mentor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (from 01.08.2017 to up to date)
  • Course Coordinator, course unit on “Principles of Social Work and Practice” for the Postgraduate Diploma on Child Protection, conducted by the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member of the Steering Committee, development of a Postgraduate Diploma in Child Protection Programme conducted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Course Coordinator, course units on “Rural Sociology and Rural Empowerment” for the Postgraduate Diploma on Rural Development, conducted by the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Senior Treasurer, Faculty Student Union, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (from 18.05.2018 to up to date).
  • Team Member, Preparation of Self-Evaluation Report for the Institutional Review of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2017.
  • Student Counselor, of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (from 01.10.2015 to 31.12.2020)
  • President, of the Faculty Welfare Committee, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (from 01.01.2016 to 01.01.2020).
  • Faculty Coordinator, Rajarata International Research Conference (RIRC – 2019), “Expanding Horizons through Research, Innovation and Communication” Conducted by Faculty of Applied Science, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2019.
  • Faculty Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka  (from 01.10.2015 to 01.10.2019).
  • Faculty Coordinator, 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-Investing in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (ISIBES-2018).
  • Coordinator Activity 0I – Quality and Innovation Grant (QIG), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Expansion of Student’s Choice Courses (Professional Short Courses) of the Operational Technical Secretariat (OTS) of the Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century (HETC) Project of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Academic Sub Warden, Mahasen Boy’s Hostel, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka since 2010 to 2011.
  • Committee Member of the 15th Year Anniversary committee, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Appointed as Assistant Coordinator for Guest Lectures, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
  • Committee Member of the Inauguration Program Academic Year 2014/2015 new student intake of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Member of the Self Evaluation Report (SER) Writing Team –  Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of SriLanka
  • Member of the Committee for the preparation of Self-Evaluation Report for the Institutional Review of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Faculty  Board Nominee for the Faculty Development Fund Management Committee,  Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Department Coordinator, Industrial Training Unit,  Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member of the Proposal Writing Team for ELTA-ELSE under the Project of Accelerating Higher Education, Expansion and Development – AHEAD, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member of the Student’s Welfare Committee,  Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Appointed as the Subject Co-coordinator, External Degree Programme,  Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Member of the Organizing Committee, of the National Conference on Understanding & Managing Unsettle Drought (NCUMUD) Conducted by Department of Environmental Management and Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. The event is co-organized in collaboration with the National Sciences Foundation of Sri Lanka.
  • Faculty Coordinator, Inter University Undergraduate Research Symposium (IUURS – 2016), Conducted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka collaboration with Ministry of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs and Universities Cultural Centre.
  • Participated as Faculty Coordinator,  International Conference on “International Network For Quality Assurance Agencies In Higher Education” (INQAAHE Conference) “Quality Assurance, Qualifications, and Recognition: Fostering Trust in a Globalized World” hosted by University Grant Commission Sri Lanka, Bandaranayke Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) Sri Lanka, from the 25th to 28th of March, 2019
  • Committee Member of the 15th Year Anniversary committee, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Committee Member of the Orientation Program Academic Year 2008/2009 new student intake of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Appointed as Assistant Co-coordinator for Guest Lectures, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Memberships and Awards

  • Lifetime Member, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of science (SLAAS) “Vidya Mandiraya”, 120/10, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07.
  • Executive Committee Member, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of science (SLAAS/ Section F), “Vidya Mandiraya”, 120/10, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07.
  • Member, Social Scientist Association in Sri Lanka Since 2004 to-date.
  • Member, Alumni Association of Kelaniya University Since 2004 to-date.
  • Member, Scientific Wushu Federation of Sri Lanka since 1993 to- date

Trainings

  • 2019    Workshop on Responding the Current Challenges in Curriculum Planning and Development in Humanities and Social Sciences, Organized by University Grant Commission Sri Lanka at the Auditorium of the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) , 02nd of February, 2019.
  • 2019    One day workshop on STATA/AMOS Organized by the AHEAD/SME Project Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Mihintale
  • 2016    One day International workshop on Bibliometric & Scientometric Analysis for Research Management Organized by the Library and Staff Development Centre Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • 2016    Workshop on Role of IQAUs in State Universities, organized by University Grant Commission, 18th-19th May, 2016, Hotel Tamarind Tree, Katunayake.
  • 2015    Stakeholder Workshop on Programme Review Manual, organized by University Grant Commission, 16th-17th October, 2015, Hotel Berjaya, Mount Lavinia.
  • 2015    Workshop on How to Operationalize SLQF, organized by University Grant Commission, 18th November, 2015, Sri Lanka Foundation, Colombo.
  • 2010   Five days training workshop on Leadership and Management Training Organized by Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), Borella
  • 2009    I have completed Staff Development Course (Teaching Methodology) conducted by University   of Kelaniya on January to November in 2009.
  •    Two days Training Course on Applying a Human Rights Based Approach To Access To Justice Conducted by the Equal Access to justice project Together with the UNDP (United Nation Development Programme) Regional Centre in Bankok and UNDP global Human Rights Strengthening Programme, from the 26th – 27th of June 2008, at Hotel Renuka, Colombo.
  • 2007  Two days training Workshop on Developing Monitoring Tools and Reporting Systems Organized by Diakonia – Sri Lanka, Facilitated by Mallika R. Samaranayake, The Institute of participatory Interaction in Development (IPID) at Pegasus Reef Hotel Handela.
  •  2006  Two days  training Workshop On Geographical   Information Systems (GIS), conducted by Research Centre of Social Sciences (RCSS) at the University ofKelaniya.
  • 2005  One day training Workshop On Services of National Library of Sri Lanka, conducted by Research Centre of Social Sciences (RCSS) at the University of Kelaniya.
  • 2004   Two days Training Workshop On Research Methodology, Conducted by Research Centre of Social Sciences (RCSS)  at the University of Kelaniya.
  • 2002    Two days Training Workshop On Suicide Conducted by, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo.
  • 2001    Four days Training Workshop on Leadership Conducted by Ranjan Wijerathna Political Academy, Colombo.

National and University contributions

University Contribution:

  • Appointed to the Faculty Proctor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Sociology Subject Coordinator, Dept. of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Contribute to Initiation and Formulation in the Special Degree Programmes in Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Subject Coordinator for Syllabi Revision 2017, Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Quality Assurance Faculty Coordinator, Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Faculty Coordinator, 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-Investing in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (ISIBES-2018)
  • Faculty Coordinator, Rajarata International Research Conference (RIRC – 2019), “Expanding Horizons through Research, Innovation and Communication” Conducted by Faculty of Applied Science, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2019
  • Contribute to Preparation of Self-Evaluation Report for the Institutional Review of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2017
  • Higher Degree Subject Coordinator (Sociology), Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Contribute to Initiation and Formulation in the MA and MSSc Postgratuate Degree Programmes in Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Senior Mentor of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Student Counselor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Participation as a resource person for the orientation programme,  Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member of the Ethics Review Committee, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member of Curriculum Development Committee Postgraduate Diploma in Child Protection conducted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member of the Steering Committee, Postgraduate Diploma in Child Protection conducted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Visiting Lecturer, in Postgraduate Diploma in Child Protection conducted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Industrial Training Department Coordinator, Dept. of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Academic Sub Warden,  Mahasen Boy’s Hostel, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka since 02nd June 2010 to 01st June 2011.
  • Coordinator (Activity 01),  QIG Project, Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Chairman, Faculty Welfare Society, Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Treasurer of the Student Welfare Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Worked as a Coordinator, “Vichakshana” Research Conference, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Create a Documentary for the Publicity of Faculty of Social sciences and Huminities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2010.
  • Translated the Prospectus (English to Sinhala) of Faculty of Social Sciences and Huminities , Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2010
  • Member of Editorial Board, Proceeding of the National Conference on Understanding and Managing Unsettled Drought,   ISBN 978-955-0189-10-6,  Published by Dept. of Environmental Management and Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member of Editorial Board, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 03, No. 02, ISSN 2362-0366,  Published by Dept. of Social Sciences, faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member of Editorial Board, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 03, No. 01, ISSN 2362-0366,  Published by Dept. of Social Sciences, faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member of Editorial Board, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 02, No. 01, ISSN 2362-0366,  Published by Dept. of Social Sciences, faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Co-editor, Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 01, No. 01, ISSN 2362-0366,  Published by Dept. of Social Sciences, faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member of Panel of Reviewers, 4th International Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2018.
  • Member of Panel of Reviewers, 6th International Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economist, Hosted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2017.
  • Member of Panel of Reviewers, 3rd International Research Symposium, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2015.
  • Member of Panel of Reviewers, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, Number 1, ISSN 2362-0366, Edited and Published by Department Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka – 2017.
  • Member of Panel of Reviewers, First Environmental Management Undergraduate Research Symposium, Conducted by Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2017.
  • Member of Panel of Reviewers, National Conference on Understanding and Managing Unsettled Drought, Hosted by Department of Environmental Management and Department Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2017.
  • Member of Session Chair, National Research Symposium on Historical Studies, Organized by the Department of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2018.
  • Member of Session Chair, First Environmental Management Undergraduate Research Symposium, Conducted by Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2017.
  • Member of Session Chair, Undergraduate Research Symposium on Archaeology, Conducted by Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2017.
  • Research Team Member, CKDu Research Project Conducting by the Department of Environmental Management and Collaboration with some other Departments.
  • Research Team Member, Social and Cultural Background of “Kokabe” Research Project, Conducted by Dept. of Archeology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Research Team Member, Fifty Years Revolutionary Change in Agriculture in North Central Province in Sri Lanka: Impact, Limits, and Path to Sustainable Agricultural Development, Conducted by Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Research Team Member, Drought Project, Conducted by Department of Environmental Management and Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Organizing Committee Member, National Conference on Understanding and Managing Unsettled Drought (NCUMUD-RUSL) – 2017

National Contribution:

  • Team Member, Study Guide Preparation for Sociology Course Module: Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine, Yakkala, Sri Lanka 2021.
  • Committee Member, Standing Committee of UGC appointed as a member of the committee for preparing Subject Benchmark Statement of Sociology (SBS) in 2020.
  • Team Member, Course Module Review: National Unity and Reconciliation through Higher Education, Conducted by Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) and University Grant Commission (UGC), Colombo in 2018
  • Team Member, the project of the citizen’s Engagement of the Budgetary Process 2017, Conducted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Funded by Ministry of Finance Sri Lanka in 2017
  • Team Member, Citizens’ Role/Activation for Transforming the Political Culture of Sri Lanka: A Project Implemented by PAFFREL in 2016.
  • Sociologist and Gender Specialist, Preparation of Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan for Coastal Line Development Project, Colombo Suburban Railway Project (CSR Project), Ministry of Transport Sri Lanka Conducted by Institute for Development Research and Consultancy (IDRC).
  • Worked as a Sociologist and Gender Specialist, Preparation of Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan for Western Region Light Rail Transit Project, Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development Sri Lanka Conducted by Institute for Development Research and Consultancy (IDRC).
  • Worked as a Sociologist, Preparation of Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan for Kumbukkan Oya Reservoir Project, Department of Irrigation Sri Lanka, Conducted by Institute for Development Research and Consultancy (IDRC) – 2019.
  • Worked as a Sociologist, Preparation of Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan for Hada Oya Reservoir Project, Department of Irrigation Sri Lanka, Conducted by Institute for Development Research and Consultancy (IDRC) – 2019.
  • Worked as a Team Member, Course Module Review: National Unity and Reconciliation through Higher Education, Conducted by Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) and University Grant Commission (UGC), Colombo-2018
  • Worked as a Social Scientist, Social Baseline Study and Public Consultation and Disclosure of Sanitary Landfill Project, Conducted by Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, sponsored by Central Environmental Authority – 2018.
  • Worked as a Sociologist, World Bank Funded Transport Connectivity & Asset Management Project, Conducted by Institute for Development Research and Consultancy (IDRC) 2017.
  • Team Member, the project of the citizen’s Engagement of the Budgetary Process 2017, Conducted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Funded by Ministry of Finance Sri Lanka 2017.
  • Team Leader, the Study of Vaddas’ Community (Dambana and Henanigala) in Sri Lanka, Funded by Women Development Foundation Sri Lanka and United Nation REDD – 2017.
  • Team Member, Citizens’ Role/Activation for Transforming the Political Culture of Sri Lanka: A Project Implemented by PAFFREL – 2016
  • Team Member, Head counting and Opinion Survey on   Dayata Kirula, Oyamaduwa, Anuradhapura, Conducted by Ministry of Post and Telecommunication.
  • Lifetime Member, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of science (SLAAS), “Vidya Mandiraya”, 120/10, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07.
  • Executive Committee Member, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of science (SLAAS/ Section F), “Vidya Mandiraya”, 120/10, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07.
  • Member, Social Scientist Association in Sri Lanka Since 2004 to-date.
  • Keynote Speaker on one day workshop conducted byHeadquarters 22 Division, Plantain point, Trincomalee.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Leadership Training Programme, Poonewa Navy Training School, Poonewa.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Prison Officers Training School, Civil Security Camp, Mihintale.
  • Keynote Speaker on International Women’s Day, Conducted by Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, 2018.
  • Guest Lecturer, Under the theme of Research Methodology, Conducted by Divisional Secretariat Office Thavalama,
  • Guest Lecturer,  Under the theme of Responsible of Children’s for a Society enriched with Norms and Values, Conducted by Office of the Senior Superintend of Police Gampaha Division, Gampaha.
  • Keynote Speaker, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott Memorial Lecture programme,  Conducted by Dharmaraja Collage, Kandy
  • Resource Person, One day workshop on enhance to the skills and attitudes, conducted by Galigamuwa Pradeshiya Sabah, Pitagaldeniya