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Dr. M.M.S.A. Marasinghe



Senior Lecturer

marasinghe@ssh.rjt.ac.lk

0713902563, 0252266264

Biography

Dr. M.M. Samali Ayoma Marasinghe is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management at the Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka.

Dr. Marasinghe earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialization in Geography from the University of Kelaniya in 2006. She further obtained her Master of Social Sciences (MSSc) in Geography from the same university in 2013. She completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Science at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, China, in March 2024.

As a dynamic researcher, Dr. Marasinghe has over 18 years of experience in teaching, advising, and conducting research in the field of Environmental Management. In addition to her current role, she has also worked as a lecturer and visiting lecturer at the University of Kelaniya, the University of Sabaragamuwa, and the National Institute of Social Work. Dr. Marasinghe is committed to both individual and collaborative research in areas such as Land Use, Waste Management, Environmental Issues, Indoor Environments, and Health.

She has published more than 25 journal articles, including works in SCI and SSCI-indexed journals, as well as other peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Marasinghe has presented her research at over 19 international and national conferences and authored three books. Her publications in prestigious journals such as Environment International, Building and Environment, Sustainability, and Science and Technology for the Built Environment cover diverse research areas, including Waste Management, Land Use, Environmental Management, and Indoor Environment and Health. Notably, her research spans both Sri Lanka and China.

Dr. Marasinghe’s recent scholarly activities include serving as a reviewer for over six peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. She has been a resource person in more than 17 workshops at both university and national levels and has served as chairperson at several research conferences. Additionally, she initiated a waste management project at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and has been a research consultant for the Sanitary Landfilling Project funded by the Central Environmental Authority.

Educational qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, China (2024).
  • MSSc in Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2013).
  • B.A. (Special) in Geography, Second Class (Upper Division) Honor, University of Kelaniya,   Sri Lanka (2006)

Research Interests

  • Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)
  • Indoor Air pollution
  • Indoor Environment and Health
  • Respiratory Health
  • Waste Management
  • Environmental Management
  • Land Use

Research Publications

Index journal articles

  • Yuexia Sun, Samali Ayoma Marasinghe, (2024)  Jing Hou, Pan Wang, Qingnan Zhang & Jan Sundel, Household indoor air quality in northeast China: on-site inspection and measurement in 399 Tianjin area residences, Environment International,  DOI.org/10.1016/j.envint.2024.108825. 
  • Samali Ayoma Marasinghe, Yuexia Sun, Dan Norbӓck, A.M. Priyangani Adikari, Justice Mlambo, Indoor environment in Sri Lankan university dormitories: Associations with ocular, nasal, throat and dermal symptoms, headache, and fatigue among students, Building and Environment, Volume 251, DOI.10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.111194,.
  • Samali Ayoma Marasinghe, Yuexia Sun, Jing Hou, Pan Wang, Qingnan Zhang & Dan Norbäck, (2022) Validity of questionnaire survey in evaluating residence’s characteristics, and dampness in contemporary human dwellings in Tianjin, China, Science and Technology for the Built Environment, DOI: 10.1080/23744731.2022.2145799.
  • Priyangani Adikari, Haiyun Liu, Samali Ayoma Marasinghe, (2021), Inward Foreign Direct Investment-Induced Technological Innovation in Sri Lanka? Empirical Evidence Using ARDL Approach, Journal of Sustainability MDPI Volume 13, Issue 13, 7334(Issue 13):7334, DOI: 10.3390/su13137334.

Non- Index journal articles (refereed Journal)

  • Self-reported indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in university dormitories in Sri Lanka, (2024) Samodana Journal, published by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (Accepted).
  • Prevalence of Asthma and Allergies Among University Students in Sri Lanka, (2024), Tropical Environment, published by the Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (Under review).
  • Buddhist sustainable land-use practices emerging from the sacred area of Sri Maha Bodhi (2022), refereed Journal of Jaya Sri Maha Bodiwanshaya, Mahavihara, Udamaluwa, Anuradhapura
  • Analysis of the relationship between man and the environment that emerges from the Buddhist temples in “Nam Potha”, 2021, refereed Journal of Nam Poth, Samaya Wardhana publisher, Ridhi Viharaya, Kurunagala
  • Analysis of Environmental factors for settlement in Middle Yanoya Basin (2021), refereed Journal of Archeology and Heritage Management, Department of Archeology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, volume 6 and issue III
  • Geographical information in Central Province (2019), refereed Journal of Dumbara Abimani, Dumbara Vesak Perahapa committee, Fibergate  Service, Theldaniya
  • Analysis Relationship of Man and Environment using land use practices, refereed journal of Nanasa, Published by Mahavihara Maha Piriwana Asgiriya, Mahanuwara.
  • Policy evolution of solid waste management in Sri Lanka, (2018), refereed Journal of Samodana published by Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • The study of wastewater disposal practices: a case study from Kegaluoya, (2018) refereed journal of Tropical Environment, published by Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Land Ownership and tenure of Sri Lanka, (2013), refereed Journal of Social Sciences, published by Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University, of Sri Lanka
  • Analysis of the Ancient  Land Ownership and tenure of Sri Lanka,(2013), Refereed Journal of Humanities, published by Department of Social, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • ‘Geomorphologic Evaluation of Sri Lanka’ (2013) in Nawaugaya, the Magazine Published by the Lake House, volume 12 August 2013.
  • ‘Problems of settlement scheme in the dry zone: A case study from Polonnaruwa District’ (2010), refereed in pulathisivansaya, Journal published by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and National Ownership, Sethsiripaya, Baththaramulla.
  • ‘Concepts of  Geomorphologic Evaluation of Sri Lanka’ (2008), refereed in  Bauma Sameeksha, (Eds.), Prasad Karunarathna, Avanthi Nimalaweera, Dakshina Ranadawa, the Geographical Magazine Published by the Society of Postgraduate Studies, Vol – I,  University of Kelaniya.
  • ‘The Current Situation of Housing Problem in Sri Lanka and Approaches of which will Follow in Future’ (2008), refereed in Santhathi, (Eds.), Nayana Suraweera, Iromi Pilapitiya and Sandya Nishanthi, Magazine  published by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Vol – I, University of Kelaniya.
  • ‘Origin and Spatial Distribution of Indigenous People (Vaddhas People) in Sri Lanka’, (2008), in UrumayakaVaruna, the Journal of Society of RakimuUrumaya,Vol – III, University of Kelaniya
  • ‘Ancient Sports of the World’ (2008), the Journal of Department of Sports and Physical Education, University of Kelaniya.
  • ‘Industries of Sri Lanka’ (2008),  in Bhauma Vidya, the Journal of Society of Geography & Development Studies, Vol – IX, University of Kelaniya.
  • Soli Formation process,  (2008) Sarasavi 4 Culture, Political, future of Sri Lanka, refereed  (Eds.), Prof. Prishantha Gunawardana, Gunathilake, Nilanthi Bandara, the journal published by the  Faculty of Social Sciences,  Vol – IV,  University of Kelaniya.
  • ‘Importance of Drainage Systems in the Kingdom of Sithawaka’ (2007), refereed in Sithawaka Urumaya, (Eds.), Prof. PrishanthaGunawardana, Gamini Adikari the Journal published by the  Central Cultural Fund, Vol – I.
  • ‘Soil Exploration and Classification in Sri Lanka’ (2006), Bhauma Viddya, a Geographical Magazine published by the Society of Geography &   Development Studies, Vol – VIII, University of Kelaniya.
  • ‘The Geographical Distribution of Muslim Community in Sri Lanka’ (2005), in Bhauma Viddya, the Geographical Magazine published by the Society of Geography & Development Studies, Vol – VII, University of Kelaniya.

Books

  • Agricultural Land Use, Ownership and tenure, Sandasha Publisher, 2024
  • Geographical Distribution of the Muslim Community (Author Publication, 2008)

Book Chapters

  • Environmental Background of “Jnakapura Great Stone   Cemetery” -Archeological Excavation Site, (2022), (forthcoming). Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Mihintale.
  • Analysis of the Environmental Background of the Palippothana, (2021), Cultural Landscape of Palippothana, Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Mihintale.
  • Environmental Background of  Kokkebe Area, (2016), Settlement Archeology of middle Yanoya, published by Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Conference full papers

Indoor Environmental Quality and its impact on the health: a cross-sectional study from the University students, Virtual Conference VUIRC – 2021,  University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka

Proceeding of Conferences

International

  • A bibliometric analysis of the tank cascade system in sri lanka during 2000-2023 : an overview based on the science direct database (2024), The International Conference on Eco Health Nexus: Bridging Cascade Ecology and Human Well-Being (ICEN 2023), Anuradhapura.
  • ‘Dampness problem in dormitories in the University and its association with respiratory health’ (2021), 4th International Students’ Ecology and Environment Forum”, Beijing Normal University in China.
  • Analyze the relationship between the environment and the human being emerging from religious places in the ‘Nam Potha, 2020 3rd international conference, conducted by National Center for Advanced Studies, Colombo. 
  • Solid Waste Management Practices in the rural sector in Sri Lanka: A case study from Madirigiriya Division,(2019),  2nd international conference, conducted by National Center for Advanced Studies, Colombo
  • The perspective of Ayurvedic Medicine on Chronic Kidney Disease, (2016), 3rd  International Conference on Social Sciences, Sri Lanka (ICSSL), organized by Faculty of Social Sciences, Univerity of Kelaniya
  • ‘Environmental Problems Associated with Solid Waste Disposal Practices: A case from the Anuradhapura Municipality,(2014) Annual International Research Symposium, organized by Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • ‘Crop Changes in the Udawalawa Development Programme: Shift from Paddy Cultivation to other Field Crops (OFCs)’, (2008), the International Conference on Social Sciences, Sri Lanka (ICSSL), organized by Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • Impact of Muslim Community on Development Process of Mawanalle, (2008), International Conference on Social Sciences, Sri Lanka (ICSSL), organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.

National Conferences

  • A Study of environmental impact in Chena cultivation: A case study from Madawachchiya Divisional Secretariat Area, (2017), National Conference organized by the Department of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Study of the Environmental Problems Associated with Solid Waste Disposal Practices: A case from the Mihintale Town,(2013), organized by Department of Archeology and heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Impact of land ownership and tenure for Agricultural land use: A case study from Mahawali H’ (2011), Joint Author, organized by Research Center for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • ‘Land Tenure Systems of the Settlement Schemes: A Case Study from the  Mahaveli System’ H”, National Geography Conference 2009, Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya. (in English)
  • ‘Social Development and Education in Muslim Communities: A Case Study of Mawanalle Divisional Secretariat Division, (2008), National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences (NCAS),   In October 2008.(in English)
  • ‘A Study of the Contribution of the Mel- Madura Rehabilitation Center in Rebuilding the Lives of Drug Addicts’ Joint author, Annual Conference 2008, organized by the Sociological Association of Sri Lanka, , University of Colombo. (in English)
  • ‘Land Tenure Systems of the Settlement Schemes: A Case Study from the  Mahaveli System’ C’, proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2007, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya. (in English)
  • ‘Use of Geographical Information System for Studying Land Use Patterns’, Joint Author, Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2006, organized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya. (in Sinhala)
  • ‘The Geographical Distribution of Muslim Community and their Economic Impact’, proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2006, the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya. (in Sinhala)
  • ‘Changing Economic Affairs of the Muslim Community: A Study Based on the Mawanalle Divisional Secretarial Division’ Joint Author, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, 2nd Research Conference March 28th -29th 2008, Mahaweli Center Auditorium, Colombo 07. (in Sinhala)
  • ‘Problems Created by Using Children as Professional Labors for Economic Activities’, Joint Author, the Economic Week 2007, Department of Economics, University of Kelaniya.

Memberships

  • A  Secretary, (2014) Annual International Research Symposium, organized by Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Executive committee Member, Teachers Association, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • A Member, Organizing Committee, ‘International Conference on Social Sciences – Sri Lanka 2008 (ICSSL)’ organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University  of Kalaniya (2008)
  • A Member, Organizing Committee, ‘Reviewing the Indian Encounter’ organized by the Research Center for Social Sciences, University of Kalaniya (2007).
  • A Member, Competition & Technical Sub-Committee, “IXth Sri Lanka      University Games (SLUG) -2007, organized by University of Kelaniya
  • A Member, Executive Committee, Alumni Association, University of Kelaniya (2007). 
  • A Facilitator, Society of RakimuUrumaya, University of Kelaniya (2006-2008).
  • Secretary, Society of Geography and Development Studies, Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya (2002- 2003).

Appointments

  • Senior Lecturer (Gr. I) in Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2018.
  • Member of the Sustainability Committee of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,  Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2024.
  • Member of the Landscaping Committee of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,  Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2024.
  • Coordinator in Solid Waste Management Programme, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2017 to 2018, 2024.
  • Warden in Ghanam Girls Hostel in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2024.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), National Institute of Social Development, Seduwa, 2024.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Diploma in Environmental Management, Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2018, 2021, 2024.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Diploma in Environmental Management, Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2018, 2021
  • Coordinator in Waste Management Programme, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2017 to 2018.
  • Visiting Lecturer,  Diploma in Disaster Management, Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya 2014,2016,2017.
  • Warden in New Somadevi and New Pandula Girls Hostel in  Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, from 1st December  2017.
  • Academic Coordinator, Diploma in Environmental Management, Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences And Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2017
  • Mentor in Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, from 1st August 2017.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Archaeology, and Heritage Management Degree Program, Department of  Archaeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2016.
  • Coordinator in  Undergraduate Research Symposium – 2016, Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2016.
  • Senior Student counselor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, from 1st April. 2016.
  • Grant Coordinator, the World Bank-funded Quality and Innovative Grant (QIG) under the Higher Education for Twentieth Century (HETC) of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Sub Activity Coordinator, the World Bank-funded Quality and Innovative Grant (QIG) under the Higher Education for Twentieth Century (HETC) of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka   2012-2014
  • Student counselor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, from 1st March 2013 and to date
  • Subject coordinator, Environmental management, Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata    University of Sri Lanka 2010.11.08 to 2011.11.8.
  • Probationary Lecturer, Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2008-2013.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2006-2008).
  • Temporary Lecturer, Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya 2006-2008.

Memberships and Awards

  • Ph.D. Chinese government Scholarship programe -2018

Trainings

International

  • Participated a one-day academic conference on Marine Environmental Microbes and their Chemistry and Ecology International conference, organized by Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
  • 5-day Workshop on active citizens Programme, organized by British Council, held on 25th to 30th September 2017.
  • The third Workshop of the Upper MalwatuOya Archaeological Exploration Project, organized by the University of Kelaniya, University of Bradford, in collaboration with the University of Stirling and the University of Leicester, was held on 04th August 2006

National

  • One day workshop on Incorporating Soft skills to the Curriculum for Academic Staff, Organized by SDC, RUSL, 25th July 2013
  • Participated in the two-month professional training programme on leadership and Management Development, Conducted by Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayawardanapura.
  • One day workshop on Empowerment of Young Women Leadership, Organized by Sri Lanka Foundation Institute 21st to 23rd July 2009
  • Participated in Staff Development Programme, conducted by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2006/2007 to 2007-2008.
  • One-day Workshop on ‘Enhancement of Conflict Resolution Skills’ conducted by the University of Kelaniya 2008
  • Two-day workshop on ‘Leadership Programme’, organized by the Department of Physical Education 2005
  • Participated three-day Residential Workshop on Conflict Resolution, conducted by the Ahinsa NGO and the University of Kelaniya 2004
  • Participated in Training Program, ‘Designing Web Page to the Web Master’, conducted by the IT Centre, University of Kelaniya, (2007).
  • Participated in one day workshop on ‘Writing effective research papers’ conducted by the National Center for Advanced Studies in Humanaties and Social Sciences (2008).

Professional Experiences

A member of Editorial Board in Journal

  • A member of Editorial Board in Journal of Tropical Environment in 2017, organized by Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • A member of Editorial Board in conference proceeding of First Environmental Management Undergraduate Research Symposium, Conducted by Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Reviewer of Journals and Conference Proceedings.

  • Reviewer in Journal of Reviewer of Journal of Health and Environmental Research, Science Publishing Group, USA,  http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.
  • Reviewer in proceeding of International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture-2019, ICDA-2019 Secretariat, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Ariviyal Nagar, Kilinochchi 44000, Sri Lanka.
  • Reviewer in Journal of Samodhana in 2022, 2024 Published by Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihinthale.
  • Reviewer in Journal of Tropical Environmental in 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024 Published by Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Reviewer in proceeding of Environmental Management Undergraduate Research symposium in 2017, organized by the Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Curriculum Reviewer in Diploma in Environmental Management, Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Reviewer in Journal of Tropical Environmental in 2017, Published by Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Conference Session Chair / Panel member

  • Chaired a conference session in  3rd Inter-University Student’s Research Symposium in 2018, organized by the Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Chaired a conference session in National Research Symposium on Historical Studies on 30th January 2018,  Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Chaired a conference session in National Conference on Understanding and Managing Unsettled Drought 2017, organized by Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Chaired a conference session in proceeding of Environmental Management Undergraduate Research symposium in 2017, organized by Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Chaired a conference session in the National Undergraduate Research Conference of Geography,2017, organized by the Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, and University of Kelaniya
  • Chaired a conference session in  Undergraduate Research Conference on Archaeology Rajarata University 2016, organized by Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • I have followed a certificate course in staff development for probationary lecturers, Conducted by the Staff development unit of the University of Kelaniya, 23rd October 2009.

As a resource person in Seminars/ Workshops/ Staff Development

National Contribution

  • Resource Person in a webinar – Lecture topic on Indoor Environment and Health for university students and the public in Environmental Day, Conducted by Nature Club, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2024.
  • Resource Person – Lecture topic on waste management strategies, for School students in Central college in Sewanapitiya, Pollonnaruwa, Conducted by Mahawali Development Authority in 2024.
  • Resource Person – Lecture topic on Environmental Laws, rules, and policies, for Environmental Offices in Provincial Council conducted by Provincial Council, Anuradhapura 2024. Resource Person – Lecture topic on A/L results increasing program in Geography, for AL teachers in the North Central Province, conducted by North Central Provincial Education Department, Anuradhapura 2024.
  • The chief judge in interschool environmental knowledge competition in North Central Province 2019, Ministry of health, indigenous, social welfare, probation and child care, provincial and ecological council affairs, Northcentral province, Provincial Administrative building complex, 3rd floor, Anuradhapura
  • Participated as questionnaire setter in interschool environmental knowledge competition in North Central Province 2019, Ministry of health, indigenous, social welfare, probation and child care, provincial and ecological council affairs, Northcentral province, Provincial Administrative building complex, 3rd floor, Anuradhapura
  • The team leader of Report writing of Social Baseline Study and Public Consultation and Disclosure Programme for Meegaswewa Sanitary Landfill in the Polonnaruwa District of the North Central Province, Fund by Central Environmental Authority, Colombo
  • Lead Consultant, Social Baseline Study and Public Consultation and Disclosure Programme for Meegaswewa Sanitary Landfill in the Polonnaruwa District of the North Central Province, Fund by Central Environmental Authority, Colombo.
  • Resource Person – Lecture topic on social baseline study and public consultation and disclosure programme for Meegaswewa Sanitary Landfill in the Polonnaruwa district of the north-central province, for Polonnaruwa district coordination Committee, Polonnaruwa.
  • Advisor for identification of environmental Impact in Green city – Ampara
  • Resource Person – Lecture topic on water resource Management, Diyasara Student Circle, 1St, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, with Sirasa News 1st and S- Lon, Pannipitiya.
  • Resource person,  Programm of Diyasara student cercle in Ambalangada school organized by News First and Z-lone lanka, Sirasa.
  • Resource Person – lecture topic on ‘Geographical flora and fauna in North Central Province’, training Programme for Tourist guide offices’, Ministry of Tourism in North Central Province, Anuradhapura
  • Resource Person – Lecture topic on Solid Waste Management, for Government PHI officers, Technical officers, Environmental officers in Local in Anuradhapura.
  • Resource Person – Lecture topic on ‘Punaruththapanaya Nawatha Siragathawima’, for Civil Security training officers in Mihinthale.

Sports

  • Awarded Silver Medal for the Second Runner up to Hockey in the 9th Sri Lanka University Game-2007, University of Kelaniya.
  • A Member of the Academic Staff Netball Team, University of Kelaniya, 2006 to date.
  • A Member of the State Services Net Ball Tournament 2007, organized by Sri Lankan State Services Net Ball Association
  • Certificate for Hockey Awarded by the Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association in the year (2004).
  • Colours Insignia for Hockey, Awarded by the University of Kelaniya in 2003, 2004.
  • The Captain of the Hockey Team of the University of   Kelaniya (2002- 2003).
  • Participated in the National Olympic Academy from 16th to 19th September 2004, organized by the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka.