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Prof. E.M.S. Ekanayake



Professor

emsekanayake@ssh.rjt.ac.lk

+94 252266843


Biography

Prof. E.M.S. Ekanayake currently serves as a Professor in Sociology and Criminology and Head at the Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. He obtained his first degree, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology in 2001 at the University of Peradeniya. Subsequently, He joined the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ-IFSP) as a Community Mobilizer in 2001 before his graduation. After graduation in 2002, he assumed duties as an Assistant lecturer in the Department of sociology, University of Peradeniya. While working at the department, he completed his Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degree in sociology, which led to a revealing intellectual undertaking of Sri Lanka Ethnic Conflict. While, he was working at the University of Peradeniya, Prof. Ekanayake joined as a permanent Lecturer in Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences, RUSL in 2005. With this training and exposure, Prof. Ekanayake travelled to China to pursue a Doctoral study under a scholarship offered by the Chinese government. After obtaining his Ph.D., Prof. Ekanayake was awarded an “Excellent International Student Award” by the Central China Normal University. After completing the Ph.D. at the Central China Normal University, Prof. Ekanayake was recruited as a visiting lecturer at the School of Sociology in the same university in 2017. He worked in that position for some time and taught a course on Sociology of South Asia and Development. After returning to Sri Lanka, he worked as a visiting lecturer in several Sri Lankan universities. He has published 3 books and over 30 Index and Peer review journal papers during his academic career.

Educational qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (2016)
    Department of Sociology, School of International Cultural Exchange, Central China Normal University, PR China.
    Thesis Title: Crimes, Criminal Justice and Social Structure in Post Independent Sri Lanka.
  • Master of Philosophy in Sociology (2010)
    Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
    Subjects:
    Ethnicity and Nationalism in the Third world. (Special reference to Sri Lanka.)
    Sociology of Poverty.
    Thesis Title: The Study of Ethnic Relation in a Border Village Area of Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Seruvila Multi-Ethnic Division in the Trincomalee District. 
  • Bachelor of Arts(Honours) in Sociology
    Second class (Upper Division) (2001), Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Research Interests

  • Ethnic studies
  • Criminology
  • Social theory
  • Environmental sociology
  • SMEs sector

Research Publications

Books:

  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2020) Criminological Imagination and Social Structure: Crimes trends and patterns in post –independent Sri Lanka. Colombo, Wijesooriya Garantha Kendraya.
    • Book language –English
      ISBN 978-955-691-360-6
      Number of pages: 288
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2020) Janawargikathwaya, Govijanapadakaranaya saha Bahuwargika Samaja anukalanaya. Colombo, Wijesooriya Garantha Kendraya, Colombo.
    • Book language –Sinhala
      ISBN 978-955-691-359-0
      Number of pages: 251
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2010) Ethnicity and Ethnic relation” (Book) published by IRQUE Project, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rjarata University of Sri Lanka.

Book Chapters:

  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2012). Sri Lankawe Brithanya Yatathvijitha Ugaya thula Sinhal a Demala Sambandathawaya Pilibada Samajavidyathmaka Keti hadinveemak” P.B Prathibha “ Uwesara” A Collection of Papers in Honour Professor P.B Ekanayake, Edited by Ranjith Senanayake, Department of Sinhala, University of Colombo, published by Wijesooriya Grantha Kandraya, Colombo. Pages 323-330
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2007). Vidasha Sewa Niukthiya ha Sri Lankawe Grameeya Diludukama”:  “Sambhasha’ Journal of Sambhasha, Publication of Piriwan Education department, Department of Education, Colombo. Pages 225-245
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2004).  A Sociological study on the impact of the ethnic conflict On Poverty. An Examination of three communities in the seruvila Divisional Secretariat division. Edited by Ronate Asirwatham and Prashan Thalaysingam, Center for poverty Analysis, Colombo Pages 119-133
    • ISBN 955-1040-06-6
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2016). Structural Transformation of Society and Development of Criminality: A Case Study from of Sri Lanka. International Conference on Modern Education and Social Science, DEStech publication, Inc. Pages 1194-1202
    • ISBN: 978-1-60595-346-5
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2004). “Grameeya Dilidukama saha Balasathkarana niyaya (Sinhala)(Rural poverty and Empowerment theory) in journal of IDUWARA – Paryaeshanathmaka Lekana Sangrahaya. Edited by Dr   Daya Amarasekara and Rohitha Dassanayake. Published by Ariya Prekashakayo, Warakapola. 2004. Issues per year: 2 – ISBN 955-553-375-X
  • Bandara, KBTUK and Jayasundara, JMSB and Naradda Gamage, Sisira Kumara and Ekanayake, EMS and Rajapackshe, PSK and Abeyrathne, GAKNJ and Prasanna, RPIR (2020). Entrepreneurial Marketing Performance of Small Medium Enterprises in Developed and Developing Economies: A Conceptual Exploration. Pages 1-24 Online at https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/104341/ MPRA Paper No. 104341,
  • Naradda Gamage, Sisira Kumara and Ekanayake, EMS and Abeyrathne, GAKNJ and Prasanna, RPIR and Jayasundara, JMSB and Rajapakshe, PSK (2019). Global Challenges and Survival Strategies of the SMEs in the Era of Economic Globalization: A Systematic Review. Pages 1-29. Online at https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/98419/ MPRA Paper No. 98419, posted 01 Feb 2020 11:09 UTC
  • Jayasundara, JMSB and Rajapakshe, PSK and Prasanna, RPIR and Naradda Gamage, Sisira Kumara and Ekanayake, EMS and Abeyrathne, GAKNJ (2020). The Nature of Sustainability Challenge in Small and Medium Enterprises and its Management. Pages 1-20. Online at https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/98418/ MPRA Paper No. 98418
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2003). Sri Lankawe Nidahasin Pasu Viwasthadayaka ha Prathipaththi sampadanayedi sulu janawargayanta siduw asadaranakam pilibadawa vivachanathmaka Viggrahayak. Matale Udalanka Piriwan publication, Colombo. Pages 100-118 Lanka (IRCHSS-2016) http://irchss.sjp.ac.lk/submission2016/author/edit.php
  • GSP Gunnarathna, R.P.I.R. Prasanna, EMS Ekanayake, TGD Udayakanthi, PSR Senadeera (2018). Causes of Less Interest of Young in Continuing with Farming in Sri Lanka.Extended abstract was published in the 7th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC) 2017, organized by the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists on 20th and 21st December 2018 at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S  (2014). Evolution of Ethnic Relations in War Affected Area of Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Seruvila Division in Trincomalee District”. The 2nd Annual International Research Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarat University of Sri Lanka (IRSYRU-2014). http://www.rjt.ac.lk/Add/conf2014.9.16/index.html
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2010). Ethnicity and Evolution of Ethnic Relation: A case study of war affected area. Proceeding of Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL), Organized by Faculty of Medicine and Allied Science, RUSL 2010
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S  (2004). Middle East migration and rural poverty in Sri Lanka.” Postgraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts; University of Peradeniya
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2003). A Sociological study on the impact of the ethnic conflict on Poverty. An Examination of three communities in the seruvila divisional Secretariat division: Annual Research Symposium, University of Peradeniya; (PURSE)2003. (was adjudged a Commendable Presentation at the Symposium in 2003)
  • Sisira Kumara Naradda Gamage, EMS Ekanayake, GAKNJ Abeyrathne3, RPIR Prasanna, JMSB Jayasundara and PSK Rajapakshe(2020) The Survival Strategies of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Global Competitive Environment. “Wisdom for Sustainability” on 3rd National Research Symposium on Management Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • EMS Ekanayake, JMSB Jayasundara, GAKNJ Abeyrathne, Sisira Kumara Naradda Gamage, PSK Rajapaksheand RPIR Prasanna (2020).Determinants of Technological Progress of SMEs in the Era of Economic Globalization: A Systemic Review. “Wisdom for Sustainability” on 3rd National Research Symposium on Management Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • EMS Ekanayake, RPIR Prasanna, JMSB Jayasundara, SKN Gamage, PSK Rajapakshe, GAKNJ Abeyrathne, KAKIC Gunasena (2020).Cultural Heritage and Traditional SMEs: Survival Challenges in Contemporary Sri Lanka. 3rd International Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (ISSSH). National Centre for Advance Studies (NCAS).
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2018). Increase of Recidivism in Sri Lanka: A Critical Analysis. “Towards Sustainable Future” International Research Symposium. 13-14, December 2018.  National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Sri Lanka.     

Paper presentation in the Conference (Local and International):

  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2003). A Sociological study on the impact of the ethnic conflict on Poverty. An Examination of three communities in the Seruvila divisional Secretariat division: Annual Research Symposium, University of Peradeniya; (PURSE)2003. (was adjudged a Commendable Presentation at the Symposium in 2003)
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2004).Middle East migration and rural poverty in Sri Lanka.” Postgraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts; University of Peradeniya.
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2010). Ethnicity and Evolution of Ethnic Relation: A case study of war affected area. Proceeding of Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL), Organized by Faculty of Medicine and Allied Science, RUSL 2010
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S(2016) “Structural Transformations of Society and Development of Criminality: A Case study form Sri Lanka”. Abstract published2nd International Conference on Modern Education and Social Sciences, DEStech Publication Inc. 439 North Duke Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17620, U.S.A.(2016). ISBN : 97 -8 1 06-595 43-6-5  http://www.mess2016.org(2016).
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2004) A Sociological study on the impact of the ethnic conflict On Poverty. An Examination of three communities in the seruvila Divisional Secretariat division.Center at 4th Annual Poverty Symposium, Centre for Poverty Analysis(CEPA), Colombo.
  • Ekanayake, E. M. S., Jayasundara, J. M. S. B., Abeyrathne, G. A. K. N. J., Naradda Gamage, S. K., Rajapakshe, P. S. K., & Prasanna, R. P. I. R. (2020). Determinants of Technological Progress of SMEs in the Era of Economic Globalization: A Systemic Review. National Research Symposium of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka.
  • Naradda Gamage, S. K., Ekanayake, E. M. S., Abeyrathne, G. A. K. N. J., Prasanna, R. P. I. R., Jayasundara, J. M. S. B., Rajapakshe, P. S. K. (2020a). The Survival Strategies of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Facing the Global Challenges. National Research Symposium of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka.
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2018).Increase of Recidivism in Sri Lanka: A Critical Analysis. “Towards Sustainable Future” International Research Symposium. 13-14, December 2018. National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Sri Lanka.

Selected Journals Articles (Index and Peer review journal papers):

  • R.P.I.R. Prasanna, J.M.S.B. Jayasundara, S.K.N. Gamage, E.M.S. Ekanayake, P.S.K. Rajapackshe (2019), Sustainability of SMEs in the Competition: A Systemic Review on Technological Challenges and SME Performance, Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market and Complexity. MDPI.
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S and Kumari, C (2016). Social Stratification, Modernization and Restructuring of Sri Lankan Society, International Journal of Arts and Commerce, Vol.5 No.2 http://www.ijac.org.uk/March2016
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2013) “Did the Colonization program of Sri Lanka have an effect on the Ethnic   Conflict in Sri Lanla” The Journal Studies in Humanities, Edited by Dr DMWK Dissanayake, Published by Department of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. No.1, Vol III, pages 44-53.
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2018)“Utilization of the major Criminological theories to understand Crimes trends in post Independent in Sri Lanka” The journal of studies in Humanities, Vol 4. No 1. Department of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pages 257-269
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2011). “Sinhala Demala Janawargika Sambandhathawaya Bidawatima saha Sri Lankawe Janawargika Arbudaya Pananagima”(Sinhala): The journal of “Samodhana” Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Vol 2. No 1.  Pages 269-283
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2004). “Sri Lankawe Sinhala-Demala Janawargika Sambandathawaye Vikashanaya(Sinhala)”: The journal of “Samaja Vimasuma ” department of sociology, University of Peradeniya Vol 11. No 1.  Pages 269-283
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S, (2020). What are the inducing factors for   Recidivism? A Case Study from Sri Lanka, International Journal of Arts and Commerce, Vol. 9 No. 11 pages 1-12
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2018) “Social Context of Crimes in Contemporary Sri Lankan Society” The journal of studies in Humanities, Vol 4. No II. Department of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pages 27-36
  • EMS, Ekanayake, RPIR Prasanna, JMSB Jayasundara, SKN Gamage, PSK Rajapakshe1, GAKNJ Abeyrathne, KAKIC Gunasena  (2020). Traditional SMEs with Cultural Heritage: Challenges in Modernity A Case Study from Sri Lanka, International Journal of Arts and Commerce, Vol. 9 No. 11 pages 76-95
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2020). “Sri Lankawe samaja padaka niwaradi kireeme kramawedaya saha Bandanagara Punrawarthakinge Prawanatha” (Sinhala): The journal of “Samodhana” Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Vol 9. Issue II.  Pages 01-17
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S, (2020). The Civil war and ethnic relations in sri lankan rural community. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Development Studies Vol 3 (1) pages 1-17
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2019) “Govijanapadakaranaya thula Bawddha Bhikshuwage Agamika Karya Bharaya Saha Bahuwargika Sambandathawaya” (Sinhala) The journal of studies in Humanities, Vol 5. No 1. Department of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, pages 79-96
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S, (2019). How Ethnic and Religious Perception Reflect in the crimes Trends in Sri Lanka? A Brief Critical Analysis. Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Volume 4 (1) pages 1-09
  • Naradda Gamage, S. K., Ekanayake., E. M. S., Abeyrathne, G. A. K. N. J., Prasanna, R. P. I. R., Jayasundara, J. M. S. B., & Rajapakshe, P. S. K. (2020). A Review of Global Challenges and Survival Strategies of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Economies, 8(4), 1-24.
  • Naradda Gamage, S. K., Prasanna, R. P. I. R., Jayasundara, J. M. S. B., Ekanayake, E. M. S., Rajapakshe, P. S. K., Abeyrathne, G. A. K. N. J., Kumudumali, S. H. T., & Nedelea, A. M. (2020). Social Capital and SME: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Directions. Ecoforum, 9(3).
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S and Chamini Kumari Guruge (2016).Social Stratification, Modernization and Restructuring of Sri Lankan Society, International Journal of Arts and Commerce. www.ijac.org.uk
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2020), Factors affecting the increases of suicides among elderly people in contemporary Sri Lanka with special reference to Kurunagal District, IHRA Journal, Instituye of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Vol; 07 Issue 1, June 2020.
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2020). The Effects of Social Context on Committing Crimes in Contemporary Sri Lanka. The journal of “Samodhana” Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Vol 9. Issue 1.  Pages 269-283
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S( 2020). Sri Lankawe Sampradaika Hastha Karmantha Naveekaranaya Hamuwe Muhunapana Abiyoga (Sinhala). The Journal of Archaeology and Heritage Studies. Volume 6, Issue 1, Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale
  • Ekanayake, E.M.S (2020), Does the Role of Human Resource Management (HRM) affect the access of Sri Lanka’s SMEs in the Global Market? IHRA Journal, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo. Vol; 07 Issue 2, December 2020.

Book Reviews:

  • E.M.S Ekanayake (2018) Book review: Social theory, Social Change and Social Work. Edited by Nigel Parton. Rajarata Journal of Social Science, Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Volume 3 No 2, December2018.Issues per year: 2, ISSN 2362-0366
  • E.M.S Ekanayake (2019) Book review: Social theories of Risk and Uncertainity: An Introduction. Edited by Jeans O. Zinn, Blackwell Publishing Limited, 2008.  Rajarata Journal of Social Science, Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Volume 4 No 1, 2019. Issues per year: 2, ISSN 2362-0366

Appointments

  • Head / Department of Social Sciences, RUSL (Since 2021 to date)
  • Acting Head of the Department, Department of Social Sciences, From 27th January to 3rd February 2018
  • Chairmen – Curriculum Revision Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, From 27th September 2018 to up to date
  • Chairman of Program Design and Development, Appointing according to the Manual for Review of Undergraduate Study Programs of Sri Lankan Universities and Higher Education Institutions. September 2020.
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree Program (External) Coordinator effect from 7th August, 2019
  • Project Coordinator –AHEAD funded by the World Bank. Project (120 million) title – Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development Operation (Since 2020 to date)
  • Project Activity Coordinator –AHEAD funded by the World Bank (120 million). Project title – Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development Operation. From August 2019 to date
  • Sub Person In Charge (Sub PIC) IRQUE Project / QEF Batch 3- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Bachelor of Arts (General) Study Program 2008-2010.
  • Student Counselor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, March, 2020.
  • Senior Mentor, Served as a Senior Mentor for undergraduates of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 2019
  • Senior Treasurer in Sociology Society, Department of Social Sciences.
  • Member of Boards of Study, English Extension Courses in English, Department of English Language Teaching, From 15th November 2017 to up to date
  • Member of Senate Nominee of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, from October 2020
  • Subject coordinator in Sociology, Bachelor of Arts (General) (2006-2012)
  • Subject coordinator, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Sociology (2006-2012)

Memberships and Awards

  • Gate Mudliya AG Thilakarathne research fellowship for academic year –2003/2004, University of peradeniya
  • “Commendable presenter” at the peradeniya university research session-2003. (PURS)
  • “Excellent International Student Award in 2016” for Ph.D. program form Central China Normal university, (CCNU) China

Trainings

  • Completed the “Certificate Course on Staff Development” A 150-hour course accredited by the University Grant Commission- Sri Lanka, held from 07th December 2007 to 13th June 2008, at the Staff Development Center, Wayaba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Participated and completed a 50 hours training program on Outcomes Based Education and Learner Centered Teaching conducted through the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development Project (AHEAD: ELTA-ELSE) June – October 2020
  • Participated in the Inter-University Research Training Programme on Children and Vulnerability, Organized and conducted by the Social Policy Analysis and Research Center (SPARC) University of Colombo & the AILS in collaboration with the ILO-IPEC, held between June and November 2006.
  • Participated for four day training on Moodle Based Course Development, Conducted by School of Computing, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2020).
  • Diploma in “Microsoft Office” from Technology Computer System, (Six month) in Kandy Center.
  • Completed short Courses in “Report Writing” conducted by the British Council 2006.
  • Completed short Courses in “Negotiating” conducted by the British Council 2006.
  • Completed short Courses in “Effective Writing Skills” conducted by the British Council 2006.
  • Successfully completed a 50 – hour course in “Effective Lecturing and Academic Writing Skills” conducted by the British Council, Kandy 2009.
  • Completed Computer Course in “Microsoft XP packages”, in IDM Kandy Branch. (Windows xp, MS-Words xp, MS-Excel xp, PowerPoint xp, MS- Access xp, MS-Outlook, Internet, Email)

Work Experiences

  • Worked as a Visiting Lecturer for Master Degree Programme, at Department of Sociology, Central China Normal University, in China. (2017)(Course taught:Sociology of South Asia and Development)
  • One year Experience as a Community Mobilizer. Worked in Integrated Food Security Program; German Development Cooperation, (IFSP-GTZ) Trincomalee. (May 2001- May 2002)
  • Worked as an Assistant Lecturer (temporary) Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya. (Since May 2002-November 30th 2005) 
  • Work as a visiting Lecturer for the B.A Degree in Sociology, at Open University, Polgolla , Kandy (English Medium only)
  • Work as a Visiting Lecturer, Department of Agricultural System, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences and Comparative Studies, Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Currently Work as a Senior Lecturer Gr. I, in Sociology, Department of Social Science, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (Since 01st December 2005)

As a resource person in Seminars/ Workshops/ Staff Development

  • Resource person: I served as a resource person at the workshop organized by the Commission for Justice Pease Human Development Human Rights Secretariat, Affiliated to Asian Human Rights Commission and National Secretariat for Justice Pease and Human Development Commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference in Sri Lanka on Conflict Resolution in the community for Community development officers and practitioners in Kandy on 4th of April 2010. 
  • I served as a resource person at the workshop organized by Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka for the faculty academic staffs at the faculty board Room on 18th of September 2018. Theme: Designing of the Curriculum Structure
  • Resource person: I served as a resource person at the workshop organized by the Commission for Justice Pease Human Development Human Rights Secretariat, Affiliated to Asian Human Rights Commission and National Secretariat for Justice Pease and Human Development Commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference in Sri Lanka for the Roman Catholic Priests of the Kandy Diocese at St. Mary’s retreat house, lewella on the 27th of March 2011. Theme:  Crimes Prevention and the duty of the Police
  • Resource Person: I served as a resource person at the workshop organized by Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka for the faculty academic staffs at the faculty board Room on 04th of December 2018. Theme: Credit Calculation and Allocation for the Degree Program of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
  • Resource person: I served as a resource person with the other university academics at the workshop organized by Eastern Naval Command, Headquarters, Trincomalee on Crimes Trends and Patterns in Post Independent Sri Lanka for the cross section of officers and Sailors of entire Naval command on 26th of November 2017.
  • Resource person: I served as a resource person at the workshop organized by the Commission for Justice Pease Human Development Human Rights Secretariat, Affiliated to Asian Human Rights Commission and National Secretariat for Justice Pease and Human Development Commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference in Sri Lanka on Conflict Management and Social Harmony for the staff of Justice Peace Human Development Human Right Secretariat and the Leaders of the Community Based Organization in Kandy on 26th of March 2011. 
  • Resource Person: I served as a resource person at the workshop organized by Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka for the faculty academic staffs at the faculty board Room on 07th of July 2020. Theme: How to Implement Revised Curriculum?
  • Resource person: I served as a resource person at the National Day Celebration at Dambulla  organized by the Commission for Justice Pease Human Development Human Rights Secretariat, Affiliated to Asian Human Rights Commission and National Secretariat for Justice Pease and Human Development Commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference in Sri Lanka on Independence and National Integration in Sri Lanka for the All National Publics gathered for Independent day celebration on 02nd of February 2010.
  • Resource Person: I served as a resource person at the training Program for Data collector organized by AHEAD Research Project of Assessing the Predisposition of Small and Medium Enterprise sector in the Developing Asian nation towards facing in competitive Challenges: A case of Sri Lanka funded by World Bank on 17 February 2020 at the Circuit bungalow,    Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Resource Person: I served as a resource for the ITN Live Program of “SAVANAK RAS” two hour Program conducted on Friday 3rd November 2017 at Kegalla Purana Rajamaha Viharaya. Topic on: Suicide trends in Sri Lanka
  • Resource Person: I served as a resource person at the second training Program for Data collector organized by AHEAD Research Project of Assessing the Predisposition of Small and Medium Enterprise sector in the Developing Asian nation towards facing in competitive Challenges: A case of Sri Lanka funded by World Bank on 10 June 2020 at the Circuit bungalow,    Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Resource Person: I served as a resource person at the workshop organized by the Commission for Justice Pease Human Development Human Rights Secretariat, Affiliated to Asian Human Rights Commission and National Secretariat for Justice Pease and Human Development Commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference in Sri Lanka on Conflict Management and Social Harmony for the staff of Justice Peace Human Development Human Right Secretariat and the Leaders of the Community Based Organization in Kandy on 19th of March 2011.  
  • Motivation Training Program: I served as a resource person with the other university academics at the Eastern Naval Command, Trincomalee on Visiting and conducting of Motivation Program for the cross section of officers and Sailors of entire Naval command on 25th of November 2017.
  • Peace Building Training Program: I served as a resource person at the workshop organized by the Commission for Justice Pease Human Development Human Rights Secretariat, Affiliated to Asian Human Rights Commission and National Secretariat for Justice Pease and Human Development Commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference in Sri Lanka on How to build peace in the community for the peace project implementation team in Kandy on 10th of July 2010.
  • Member of Research Project of Assessing the Predisposition of small and medium enterprises sector in Developing Asian Nations towards facing the competitive challenges: (10 Million).