Biography
Mr.DMTUK Dissanayaka is currently working as a probationary Lecturer in History in Department of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Mr. Dissanayaka got his secondary education from Mo/ Madulla Central Collage and entered to University of Ruhuna. In 2014, He obtained his first degree in special subject with History. Then he attached to the academic faculty of history as Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Ruhuna. He completed his Master of Arts degree in Ancient History and Culture from University of Allahabad, India in 2019. Mr.Dissanayaka gives contribution to academic extra- curricular activities in National and International Level. His Research field consists with Ancient History, Historical Methodology, Historical GIS and Digital History.
Educational qualifications
- 2019 – M.A. In Ancient History & Culture (First Devision), University of Allahabad, India
- 2014 – B.A. in History, University of Ruhuna
Research Interests
- Ancient History & Modern History
- Historical Methodology
- Historical GIS
- Digital History
Research Publications
Non- Index journal articles:
- New Archaeological evidence in Meeyagala, Monaragala Distric, Awalokana Journal Vol- II, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Ruhuna (2017)
Proceeding of Conferences
- A Study of the Now extinct Traditional Cotton Industry in the Lower Uva , 7th annual Research conference of Royal Asiatic society of Sri Lanka, (2014)
- An analytical study of new archaeological evidence with special reference “Rænagala” in ancient Rohana, 8th annual Research conference of Royal Asiatic society of Sri Lanka,(2015)
- A Study of “Aluth yaka” Concept in Madulla division in Monaragala District, 9th annual Research conference of Royal Asiatic society of Sri Lanka(2016)
- An analytical study of human impacts on the Muhudumaha vihara Archaeological site in Pothuvil Division, 9th annual Research conference of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka(2017)
- New Archaeological Evidence of Ancient Iron Technology in Dambana Indigenous Village, 10th annual Research conference of Royal Asiatic society of Sri Lanka(2017)
Appointments
- Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of History & Archaeology, University of Ruhuna, 2016 – 2017
- Temporary Tutor, Department of History & Archaeology, University of Ruhuna, 2015 – 2016
- Development Officer (Assignment Basis) Distance and Continues Education Unit, University of Ruhuna 2014 – 2015
Memberships and Awards
- 2009 – Netherland Hein Kolk Scholarship for follow the B.A Degree in Sri Lanka
- 2019 – Mulana Azad Scholarship for Post Graduate in India
Trainings
- Workshop on Student Center Learning and Moodle system Training, Faculty of humanities and Social Sciences ,University of Ruhuna, 2015
- The International Trainee Workshop and Conference for young Historians, Department of History, University of Colombo with GIZ-FLICT,AISLS, 2015
Work Experiences
- Exam Coordinater , Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2021
- Student Councellor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2021
- Web Coordinator of the Department of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2022
- Chair of the Publicity Committee in the 3rd International conference of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2017.
- Co- Secretary of the 1st Arts Students’ Annual Sessions (RASAS), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016.
- Member of the Session Organizing Committee 1st Arts Students’ Annual Sessions (RASAS), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016.
- Member of the Publicity Committee 1st Arts Students’ Annual Sessions (RASAS), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016.
- Member of the Session Organizing Committee in the 3rd International conference of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2017
- Member of the Publicity Committee in the 2nd International conference of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016.
- Member of the Ceremonial Committee in the 2nd International conference of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016
As a resource person in Seminars/ Workshops/ Staff Development
Editorial Work
- Co –Editor, Awalokana Journal Vol – I, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016.
- Co –Editor, Awalokana Journal Vol – II, Department of History and Archaeology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2017.
Technical Editing
- Co – Technical Editor, Abstracts Volume of the 1st Art s Students’ Annual Session (RASAS) 2016, on Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016.
- Co – Technical Editor, Abstracts Volume of the 3rd International conference of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2017
- Co – Technical Editor, E- Journal of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2016.