Dr. Malinga AmarasingheSenior Professormalinga@kln.ac.lk
PhD (Kel'ya), M.Phil (Kel'ya), BA. (Kel'ya) FSLCA
Life Member of the Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSA)
Member of The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
Life membership of Royal Asiatic Society (RAS)
Life member of the Society of Archaeology
President of the Sri Lankan Painting Conservation Trust
Member of the Association on Study and Research of Sri Lankan ancient art
Executive Committee member of the China-Sri Lankan Buddhist friends Alliance
Email:malinga@kln.ac.lk
Contacts:+94 714458346
Room No: G8

Research interests

Art and Architecture, Drawing and Planning, Ancient Technology 

RESEARCH ARTICLES:
  • 2020 "Yatathvijitha Samaye Katharagama" "Surinduni Katharagama"
  • 2019 Tradition of Wooden Buddha images in Sri Lanka. Buddhabhivandana Aluthepola ganekanda purana Raja Maha Viharaya.
  • 2019 Archaeological attractions of nearby Kataharagama, "Surinduni Katharagama"
  • 2019 Lakdiwa Buddha Prathimawe Sajeevikaranaya, Prof. A.A.D. Amarasekara Felicitation Vol., University of Kelaniya.
  • 2019 - Radiation of Wooden Buddha Images in Sri Lanka "Buddabhiwandana", Aluthapola, Ganekanda. Raja Maha viharaya
  • 2018 Desheeya kalawe Nirupitha Katharagama Deviyo, "Surinduni Katharagama"
  • 2017 Lakdiwa Mihindu Prathima. "Soma Prabha" Sri Somananda Pirivena Weligama.
  • 2017 Lakdiwa Buddha Prathima ha ehi wichithrakaranaya, "Jayathu" Mangalika Jayathunga, Felicitation Vol, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2012 "Kataragama Devidu saha Sinhala Janakaviya, Suridhuni Kataragama,
  • 2012 Lakdiwa Athi vishala Buddha Prathima Society of Bikku, University of Sri Jayawardana pura.
  • 2011 Katharagama Dewi Upatha, Suriduni Katharagama,
  • 2009 Polonnaruwe Prathima saha Murthi Kalawa (Arts, Statues and Sculpture in Polonnaruwa) Pulathisi Wansya Ministry of Cultural affairs.
  • 2009 Lakdiva Athivisala Budupilima ( Colosal Buddha Images in Sri Lanka) Chiranthana 5 Tharangi printers.
  • 2008 Matara Prthima Kalawa (Art of Statues in Matara) Matara Wansaya Ministry of Cultural affairs.
  • 2006 "A palace and the summit of the rock the lion gate the wall and its ancient form" SOSAA., University of Mumbai, India.
  • 2006 "See Raja Yasasa Siri(The lion of Sigiriya) Professor Nandadeva Mudiyanse felicitation vol. University of Kelaniya.
  • 2005 "Purana Lakdiva Baudda nirmana saha run bhavithaye dayakatvaya" (Usage the Gold for Buddhist worksman) Essays in Archaeology, In Honor of Prof. H.T.Basnayake, S.Godage and Co pvt Ltd, Maradana.
  • 2005 " Panduwasnuwara Rajamaligaya saha Etyemgeya (Royal palace in Panduwasnuwara)Wyambaputhra Prasadini – Central Cultural Fund, Colombo.
  • 2005 "Purana Lakdiva Menik Karmanthaya ( Ancient Gem industry in sri Lanka) Archaeologia - Journal of Archaeology Vol.I Dept. of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2004 "Lankeya Kalakaruwan dutu Budu Siritha (Vision of Buddha's character from Artists) 'Prathiba,No.2 Alumni Society of of Sri Seelakanda Buddhist College, Panadura.
  • 2003 "Sripadastanaye puravidyathmaka Ithihasaya (Archaeological Value of Adam's peak) Vidusatara, Vidyasamadhi parivena.
  • 2003 " Sithulpahuve Bithusithuwam(Paintings of sithulpahuva) Essays in Archaeology, In honor of Prof. Senake Bandaranayake, S.Godage Publishers pvt. Ltd. Colombo.
  • 2000 December "Hela Kalawe Sinha Sankethaya" in Sinhala. (Symbol of Sinha in Sinhalese Art). Nissanka. Vol I .. CCF publication.
  • 1999 "Purwa Ithihasika Yugaye Wastu Widyawa" in Sinhala. (Architecture in proto- historic Sri Lanka). Puravidya Paryeshana. CCF publication.
  • 1997 "Polonanaru Yugaya Kalashilpa" in Sinhala. (Art of Polonnaruwa period) Sri Lankawe Ithihasaya I.
  • 1998 "Janakaviya dutu purana Lankawe Yakada karmanthaya". in Sinhala.(Ancient iron works) "Vasundara" Department of Archaeology. University of Kelaniya.
  • 1997 "Perani Lankawe Srungarathmaka Kalawa" ( Erotic Art in ancient Sri Lanka) in Sinhala.. "Vasundara". Department of Archaeology. University of Kelaniya.
  • 1995 "Ramakele Mahameru Akruthiya" (Mythical Stone Pillar) in Sinhala.. "Vasundara"Department of Archaeology. University of Kelaniya.
  • 1994 "Paranavithana and Sigiriya" in Sinhala.. Sanskrutha puranaya. CCF publication.

SEMINAR PAPERS PRESENTS:

  • 2009 Discoveries in Sigiriya. Special Guest Lecturer, Archaeology Day at Ananada Shasthralaya, Kotte.
  • 2009 Cave Architecture in ancient Sri Lanka, Monthly Lecture series, Society of Archaeology.National Museum, Colombo.
  • 2006 Polonnaruwa Thivanka Pilimaya,(Reconstruction of Thivanka Buddha Image) Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate studies, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2008 Thissamaharamaya Visesa Budupilimayak (Special Buddha Image foundThissmaharama)
  • 2008 Ancient Technology of Stone Buddha Image, Monthly Lecture series, Department of Archaeology.
  • 2007 Special Guest Lecturer in Aitken Spence Travels Ltd. for Tour Guides
  • 2007 "Sri Lankawe Dharmachakra Mudra Budupilimaya" Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate studies, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2005 Special Guest Lecture for National Archaeological Day at Totagamuwa, Department of Archaeology.
  • 2003 "Siyawasaka Niyamuwo" Seminar on Polonnaruwa Alahana Parivena Project.
  • 2000 Special Guest Lecture for National Archaeological Day at Panduwasnuwara, Department of Archaeology
  • 2000 "Polonnaruwe Siyawasaka Puravidyawa". Seminar on SLFA, Colombo. Reconstructions of ancient Royal Palaces in Sri Lanka.
  • 2000 "Guest lecture of National Museum in Colombo, Ancient Royal Palaces, (Conducted by Council of Archaeology).
  • 1990 National Archaeological Congress, SLFA, Colombo, "Sigiriye Mahameru Akkrutiya".
  • 1990 Archaeological Seminar in Kelaniya University. "Ramakele Mahameruwa"


  • "Lakdiva Abharana Ithihasaya" (Jewellary in Ancient Sri Lanka), 2019, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 17. "Walagamba Rajjuruwo" (King Walagamba)2016, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Sithulpavva, 2012, S. Godage Publishers, Colombo 10.
  • Embekke, 2012, M G H Publishers, Park Road. Colombo
  • Buduruwagala, 2011, Tharale Dhammarathane Publishers.
  • Lakdiva Buddha Prathimava (Buddha Image in Sri Lanka),2009 , Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Puravidya lipi (Collection of Archaeological essays)2009, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co.,Maradana.
  • Lakdiva Purana Rajamaliga (Royal Palaces in Sri Lanka, New edition), 2009, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 16. "Swarnamali" (Prince Dutugemuna and Prince Saddatissa), 2009, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.

  • Ithihasa Kathandara 15. "Vijithapura Satana" (Prince Dutugemuna and Prince Saddatissa), 2009, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 14. "Dutugemunu saha Saddatissa"(Prince Dutugemuna and Prince Saddatissa), 2009, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 13. "Yodainge Kata II"(The story of warriors), 2009, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 12. "Yodainge Kata I "(The story of warriors), 2009, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 11. " Gemunu Kumaraya"( Prince Gemunu), 2009, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 10. "Vihara maha devi "(Story of Viharamaha devi), 2008, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.

  • Ithihasa Kathandara 09. " Srimaha Bodiye Kathava "( Story of the Sri Maha Bodi), 2008, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 08. "Mihindu Hamuduruwo"( Story of Arahath Mahinda Thero). 2008, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 07. "Asoka Rajathuma "(Story of King Asoka), 2008, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.

  • Ithihasa Kathandara 06. "Pandukabhaya Kumaraya "(Story of Prince Pandukabhaya),Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.

  • Ithihasa Kathandara 05. "Unmada Chitra"( Story of Unmada Chitra), 2007, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 04. "Vijaya Rajjuruwo "(Story of King Vijaya), 2007, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 03. "Sinhabahu saha SinhaSeewali"(Story of Sinhabahu and sinhaseewali), 2007, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 02. "Siv Helaye Katava"( Story of the Sihalese), 2007, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • Ithihasa Kathandara 01. "Ape Mutun mitto"(History of ancestors), 2007, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • "Perani Lakdiva Vasthrabharana" (Costumes of Ancient Sri Lanka), 2007, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co., Maradana.
  • "Naga Sankalpaya saha Sinhala Sanscrutiya" (Naga cult in Sri Lanka),2006, Samanthi Publishers, Ja-Ela
  • "Sigiriya" (details of a World Heritage Site), 2005, Dayawansa Jayakody and Co, Maradana.
  • "Situlpahu Viharaya", 2005, Samanthi Publishers, Ja-Ela.
  • " Ancient Royal palaces in Sri Lanka" 2005, Samanthi Publishers, Ja-Ela.
  • " Ancient Stupa in Sri Lanka" 2005 S. Godage & Co, Maradana
  • "Siduhath Kumaraya" (prince Siddhartha), 2004, Samanthi Publishers, Ja-Ela.
  • Egypt, 2004, Samanthi Publishers, Ja-Ela
  • "Lakdiwa Supatala Budupilima" ( Buddha Statues in Sri Lanka) 2004, S.Godage & Co. Maradana.
  • "Mesapotamiya" 2002, Rathana Prakashakayo, Maradana.
  • "Sinhale Purana Andum Ayiththam" 2000. (Dress and ornaments in ancient Sri Lanka) M.D.Gunasena & Co. Colombo.
  • "Balumo Sihagiri" 2000. (Historical archaeological guide book for Sigiriya), Author publication 2004, Samanthi Publishers, Ja-Ela
  • "Thimira Era" 1999. An Anthology of poems, Author publication.
  • "Polonnaruwe Natabun" 1998. (Archaeological guide book for Polonnaruwa) S.Godage & Co. Maradana. 2001 2nd edition.


Newspaper Articles
  • “Puranaye Lankawe wasaya kala Kanthawage wasthrabharana”(Costumes of Ancient Sri Lankan Women) 2007 Feb 25 Sathdina
  • “Purana Lakdiwa Kantha Abharana”(Jewelry of Ancient Sri Lankan Women)  2007 March 04 Sathdina
  • “Lakdiwa Rajun karau purana Dalada Maliga”(Ancient Tooth Relic Palaces) 2006 Aug 04 Dinamina
  • “Lankiya kalawe hasthi rupa”(Elephant figures found from Sri Lanka) 2006Aug 25 Dinamina
  • “Dalada rajyathwaya sankethaya”(Tooth Relic as a symbol of Royalty) 2007 Aug 25 Silumina
  • “Atheetha urumaya rekaganimu”(Preserve the Ancient Heritage) 2006 Aug 05 Dinamina
  • “Purawasthu surekima ha wagakeema”(Protection and Responsibilities of Artifacts) 2005 Jul 16 Dinamina
  • “Sigiri Kanda mudune Kashyapa Rajuge udaanaya eda thibennata eththe mehemai” (The Royal Palace of King Kashyapa) 2004 Oct 24 Lakbima- Ridma
  • Prag mahinda yugaye Lankawe kala ha gruha nirmanaya”(Art and architecture of pre Mahinda Period) 2003 June 14 Budusarana
  • “Mihinthale Purawasthu”(Artifacts in Mihinthale) 2002 June 24 Budusarana
  • “Raja Maheshikawan thutupahatu kala iperani udyana kalawa”(Ancient Pleasure Gardens) 2000 June 23 Budusarana
  • “Mihintale Puravidyathmaka wedagathkama”(Archaeological importance of Mihinthale) 1999 June 16 Budusarana
  • “Mahindagamanaya thahauru kerena Baudha Purawasthu” (Archaeological proves of Mahindagamanaya) 1999 June 28 Lankadeepa
  • “Narthanaye Murthiya Nataraj”(The sculpture of Nataraj) 1999 June 13 Budusarana
  • “Kalakaruwa dutu Budu Siritha”(Life story of Buddha: Art historical aspects)1999 May 29 Budusarana
  • “Muni siripa patula simbi Samanola himi varuna”(Adams Peak)1999 March 28 Budusarana
  • “Sinhayata liyu kavi”(Poetries to Lion) 1999 April 11 Lankadeepa
  • “Dedi hadawath mrudu kala maha karunawe prathimurthiya”(The spirituality of Lord Buddha)1998 Aug. 14 Bududsarana
  • “Lowa mavitha karavana Egyptu malamini”(Egyptian Mummies) 1998 Aug 02 Budusarana
  • “Shastru gaurawaya kelesana nomana pilima thenim” (Guidelines for locating of Lord Buddha statues) 1998 July 09 Budusarana
  • “Wana wadulaka hudekala wu Buduruwagala”(Buduruwagala Archaeological Site) 1998 July 05 Lankadeepa
  • “Vihararama godanenvimehila balape paarisarika sadhaka” (The Environmental and landscape facts effected to construction of monasteries)1998 June 09 Budusarana
  • “Unmada Chithra ektem geya”(Pillar House of Unmada Chithra) 1998 May 06 Divaina
  • “Sonduru Sigiriya gena tawath visadumak”(The Sigiriya) 1998 April 20 Lankadeepa
  • “Sinhala jana kaviya dutu purana Lankawe yakada karmantaya” (Ancient Iron Industry of Sri Lanka : Folk songs) 1998 March 11 Divaina
  • “Anagata parapurata itiriwanne purawastuwala pintura vitarai”(The destruction of Heritage)1993 Dec. 28 Lankadeepa
  • “Mahindagamanayen tahauru karana purawasthu”(Archaeological proves ofMahindagamanaya) Poson Udanaya Dinamina 2007 June
  • “Nagara nirmanaye mula soya”(The origin of Town Planning) Muragala 2005 March
  • “Sancharaka viyaparaye hituwakkarakam” (The negative impacts of Tourism industry) Vatmana 1999 June
  • “Stupa sanrakshanaye nutana avadiya”(Conservation of Stupa : Contemporary period) Vatmana 1999  Oct.
  • “Purawastu heli karana valan katu”(Pottery evidence for Archaeology) Vatmana 1998 August

Media

  • 2006 "Polonnaruwe Natabun", New Year Programme, Sandakadapahana, Sirasa Rupavahini.
  • 2006 " Ape Urumaya", Sandakadapahana, Sirasa Rupavahini.
  • 2006 "Polonnaruwa ancient city & ruins", Savanak Res, ITN Rupavahini
  • 2006 "Sigiriya painting" Subharathi, Sri Lanka Broad Casting cooperation.
  • 2005 "Purawastu Vinashaya", Prathirava, Sri Lanka Rupavahini cooperation
  • 2002 "Sri Lankawe Abharana", "Sivseta" programme, Young Asia Television', Rupavahini channel Eye.
  • 1997  "Savanak Res", Discussion on Awkana Viharaya, ITN Rupavahini, (Full moon Poya day programme).
  • 1997  "Anjalikaranee", A documentary on Archaeological Explorations in Yala National park and environs, Telecast on London Television at January 2002.
  • 1995  "Ape Yatagiyawa", Architectural designing of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka Broad Casting Cooperation
  • 1995  "Ape Yatagiyawa", Paintings of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka Broad Casting Cooperation 

EDITORIAL CONSULTANS:

  • 2020, 2019, 2018, 2012, 2011 Surinduni Katharagama, Annual Magazine
  • 2020 Chief Editor PURANAYA Vol II, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya
  • 2018 Chief Editor Archaeologia Zeylanica Vol II part II, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya
  • 2015 Chief Editor Archaeologia Zeylanica Vol II part I, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya
  • 2015 Chief Editor PURANAYA Vol I part I, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya
  • 2013 Chief Editor Archaeologia Zeylanica Vol I part II, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya
  • 2011 Chief Editor Archaeologia Zeylanica Vol I part I, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya
  • 2013 Chief Editor "Arya Vibhushana", Prof. Abhaya Aryasinghe felicitation Volume. Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya
  • 2008 Co-editor. Chiranthana Vol. 5, Tharanga Publishers, Colombo
  • 2007 Co-editor. Great Archaeologists. Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2006 Editor. Retrospect. Monograph series. No.6
  • 1996 Editor. Retrospect. Monograph series. No.1
  • 1996 Co-editor. Chiranthana Vol. 4 Colombo.
  • 2001 Associate editor. SMR Project. Matale. Department of Archaeology.
  • 2001 Associate editor. SMR Project. Vayamba. Department of Archaeology.
  • 2000. Associate editor. "Nissanka". CCF publication.
  • 2000. Associate editor. Guide book of Wayamba ruins. Ceylon Tourist Board.
  • 1993 Associate editor. Heritage of Asia and Oceania 10th ICOMOS General Assembly in Sri Lanka. 

CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNIVERSITY:

  • 2017 Subject Specialist (External) for syllabus revision faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University.
  • 2016 Subject Specialist Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayawardanapura.
  • 2015-2018 Member of Quality Assurance Committee of the Faculty of Social Science, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2015 Member Board of Studies Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2015 Committee Member of 6th International Conference of the South & South Asian Association for the study of Culture and Religion (SSEASR), Center for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2015 Member of Selection committee Post of Senior Lecturer Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2015.08.07- 2015.08.15 Acting Dean - Faculty of Social Science, University of Kelaniya
  • 2015 – 2014 Coordinator of MA/MSSC Degree Course. Department of Archaeology,University of Kelaniya.
  • 2015 An Examiner for MA/MSSc/Ph.D students in Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2014 Resource person of the Review panel and Organizing committee for the International Research Conference of Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS), University of Kelaniya.
  • 2014 Personal Adviser for the students 2013/14
  • 2013 – 2014 Coordinator of MA/MSSC Degree Course. Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2013 Head of the Exhibition Committee 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2013 Committee Member of Organizing committee "Prasda Sambhavana", University of Kelaniya.
  • 2013 Committee Member, International Conference of Asian Art, Culture and Heritage, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2013 Committee Member, The Organizing Committee of the International
  • Conference of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2013 Committee Member, International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH)
  • 2012 Chairperson of the Academic Session of the Ananda Coomaraswamy memorial Conference on Asian Art and Culture. Center for Asian Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2011 – 2013 Coordinator of MA/MSSC Degree Course. Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2011 Committee Member, International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH)
  • 2010 Committee Member, 3rd International Congress (SOSAA), University of Kelaniya.
  • 2009 - 2015 Committee Member, Board of Management, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2009 – 2015 Chairperson, Research Committee, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2009  Committee Member, Library Advisory Committee, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2009- 2015 Head, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2009 - 2015 Senate Nominee, Department of History, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2009-2008 Coordinator, Diploma in Anthropology, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2009 Coordinator, Research Groups, Center for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2009.09.01 to 2009.09.14 Acting Head, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya
  • 2008 Member, Proposal Writing Team, IRQUE Project, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2007-2015 Secretary, Welfare Society, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2006-2007 Student Counselor, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2006-2005 Student Counselor, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2006 Member, Committee of Defense, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2006 Acting Head of the Department of Archaeology.
  • 2005 Committee Member, Syllabus revise Committee, Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2004-2008 Committee Member, Preparation of a proposal for IT grant, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2004-2007 Assistant Treasurer, Welfare Society. Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2004 Member, Arts Society. University of Kelaniya.
  • 2002 Personal Student Counselor, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2002 Supervised fifteen students, Intensive Course in English, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2002 Member, Management and Supervision Committee, Hemachandra Rai Hostel and Student Centers, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2000 Member, Committee for establishment the Image House at the University of Kelaniya.

  • 2000 Planning and designing the Buddha image and Image House of University of Kelaniya
  • 1999 Member, Cultural Ceremonies Committee, University of Kelaniya.

  • 1998 Personal Student Counselor, University of Kelaniya.
  • 1996 Coordinator and Field director, Sigiriya Eastern Exploration and Excavation Programme for final year students. Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 1996 Coordinator, Archaeological Conservation Workshop in Dambulla for final year students, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya
  • 1995 Developed the Teaching Museum in Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 1995 Trained the MSc. students of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya at Pilikuttuwa Archaeology Field School.
  • 1995 Coordinator and Field Director of Sigiriya Ambagaspitiya Excavation Programme for second year students, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya
  • 1995 Coordinator, Archaeological Conservation Workshop at Sigiriya for final year students, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.

  • 1994 Trained the MSc. students of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya, at Yala-Situlpahuwa Archaeology Field School
  • 1993 Trained the MSc. students of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya, at Sigiriya Western Province Archaeology Field School.
  • 1993-2009 Member, Board of Examiners, Center for Open and Distance Learning. University of Kelaniya.

 

SERVICES TO OTHER UNIVERSITIES:

  • 2020/2019/2018 Subject specialist Post of Professor/Associate Professor, in University of Sri Jayawardenepura, University of Peradeniya, University of Rajarata.
  • 2018 Subject specialist (Ancient Architecture) - Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayawardana pura.
  • 2010 Member of Selection Committee, Post of Professor/Associate Professor, University of Buddhist and Pali.(Mrs. H.M.Y.V.K. Hearth)
  • 2009-2007 External Supervisor for the Subject of Archaeology, Buddhist and Pali University
  • 2009-1999 External Supervisor for the Subject of Archaeology, University of Ruhuna.
  • 2008 Committee Member of Subject Review Committee, Buddhist and Pali University.
  • 2007 - 2015 Board Member, of the Faculty of Buddhist Academic University of Buddhist and Pali.
  • 2008 Committee Member, Syllabus Revised Committee, Special Degree Course in Archaeology, University of Buddhist and Pali
  • 2008 Committee Member, Committee for Planning Archaeology Special Degree Course. University Buddhist and Pali
  • 2008 Prepared the new Syllabus for External Degree Course in Archaeology, Buddhist and Pali University. 

NATIONAL SERVICES:
  • 2019, 2018, 2012, 2011 - Advisor the Annual Magazine of 'Surinduni Katharagama"
  • 2019, 2018 Advisor, World Largest Wooden Recumbent Buddha Image in Aluthapola, Ganekanda Puran Raja Maha Viharaya.
  • 2018 -2019 Advisor, Ancient Technology Museum Polonnaruwa, National Museum Department of Museums.
  • 2018 - Member of Advisory Board. Conservation of Provincial Archeology sites at Sabaragamuwa Province.
  • 2013 - 2015 Advisor, Queen's Museum, Kandy Central Cultural Fund.
  • 2010 - 2012 Member of Advisory Board, Department of Archaeology.
  • 2018 to present Member of Advisory Board, Plonnaruwa Ancient Technology Museum, Under the Department of National Meseums.
  • 2018 to present Commissioner of Buddhist Rights Commission. National Buddhist, Congress.
  • 2018 to present Member of Protection to National Archeological Heritage, Under the National Buddhist Congress.
  • 2014 Member of the Sub Committee in council of Archaeologists
  • 2019 Consultant, Establishment of world largest walking Buddha Statue at Wariyapola Sumangala Pirivena.
  • 2006 Coordinator. Deyata Kirula , First Anniversary celebration of the Presidency of his Excellency Mahinda Rajapakshe at BMICH
  • 2004 Jun Committee Member of National Museums reestablishment programme (Pollonnaruva gallery)
  • 2003 to present Registered agent in Impact Assessment Programme in Department of Archaeology.
  • 2003 Consultant. National Museum in Colombo, Exhibition of Ancient Architecture.
  • 2002 to present President Sri Lankan Mural Conservation Trust.
  • 2000-2002 Assistant Director (Archaeology). Alahana Parivena Project. Central Cultural Fund.
  • 2002 Jan-Mar Associate Director. SMR Project, Matale Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2001 Jan-Mar. Associate Director. SMR Project, Wayamba Department of Archaeology, and University of Kelaniya.
  • 1993 Member. Working Team of the National Organizing Committee of the 10th General Assembly of ICOMOS.
  • 1997 Consultant. Establishment for the museum of Pahiyangala.
  • 1998 Academic Consultant of Vidyalankara school of English.
  • 1990 Committee member of the 100 General Assembly of Archaeology Department.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND OVERSEAS PARTICIPATIONS:
  • 2018 Participated International Conference on Maritime Archaeology with Indian Ocean Countries. Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvendrapuram, Kerala, India.
  • 2017 Rescues person International Workshop on Remote sensing and Geographical Information System. Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvendrapuram, Kerala, India
  • 2009 Participant, Workshop for revising the curricular of the Departments of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2008 Participated International Conference of Social Sciences, Research Center of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2008 Participant, Workshop for review of Special Degree Syllabus under the QUARK – QEP batch 3, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 2008 Participant, Workshop on proposal writers QEF batch 3 held on 11th to 12th Jan at Hotel Janaki
  • 2007 Participant, Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Kelaniya.
  • 2006 Dec Society of South Asian Archaeology, Mumbai presented a Research Paper on "A Palace on the summit of the rock lion gate the wall and its ancient form.
  • 2006 Participant, First South Asian Archaeology Congress. Mumbai, India.
  • 2002 Participant, Seminar on Sri Lankan sculpture. Department of National Museums.
  • 1998 Presented a paper "Artifacts of Sri Lanka Vedda people, "Dual Congress", Fiesole, Italy.
  • 1998 Participation for the International Seminar on Early Buddhist art of Gandhara and beyond. Dept of Archaeology and friend mission Archaeological Co-operation in Sri Lanka.
  • 1995 Participant, Workshop on Archaeology of south Asia. Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 1994 World Archaeological Conference at New Delhi, Presented a Research paper on brief survey of Ancient Royal Palaces in Sri Lanka.
  • 1994 SAREC concluding seminar on Landscape Archaeology, BMICH, Colombo, "Comparative study of ground plans in Sri Lankan ancient Royal Palaces"
  • 1994 Participant, World Archaeological Congress 3, New Delhi, India
  • 1994 Participant, Workshop on introduction to Course Unit system in Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
  • 1993 Participant, Workshop on planning and mounting of exhibits, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology and National Museums.
  • 1993 Participant, Workshop on American Archaeology, Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 1993 Participated ICOMOS 10th general assembly, BMICH, Colombo.
  • 1991 Participant, Workshop on Numismatics, Department of Archaeology.
  • 1990 Participant, Workshop on climate and pest control in Museums, held on National Museum & British Council.
  • 1989 Participant, Workshop on Heritage Presentation, National Museum & British Council.

FIELD WORKS 
  • 1997 Kelaniya Pilapitiya Excavation, Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka with the Collaboration of the France of Archaeological Co-operation in Sri Lanka.

  • 1996 Coordinator, Exploration of the Dutch monuments in Galle District, Department of Archaeology and University of Kelaniya.
  • 1995 Exploration in Yala-Situlpauwa in the South-East coast of Sri Lanka.
  • 1995 Participated in the field work on the Enviourenmental change and Human response, at Horten Plains, Joint Programme of the PGIAR and DQR (Department of Quaternary Research) University of Stockholm of Sweden.
  • 1993 Exploration of Sigiriya Mahaveva canal bund and bed, Co-ordinated and led the team of final year undergraduate students of the Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya.
  • 1992 Irrigation study in Sigiriya – Dambulla region under the Swedish Archaeological Research Collaboration Project. (SARCP).
  • 1992 Excavation Manaveva proto-historic site under Prof. Anura Manatunga
  • 1991 Prehistoric cave excavation at Sigiri –Potana, conducted by Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya and SARCP Project
  • 1991 Exploration at Lunugamvehera in Yala National Park.
  • 1991 Excavation of Pidurangala Chapter House Excavation under the PGIAR -KAVA (German collaboration project )
  • 1990 Ethno-archaeological Research at Sigiriya, conducted by PGIAR and SARCP project
  • 1990 Team member of painting documentation project at Dambulla Rajamaha Viharaya, Central Cultural Fund and UNESCO
  • 1989 Research Assistant, Pre-historic excavation at Aligala in Sigiriya, PGIAR and SARCP project.
  • 1989 Ethno Archaeological Research at Sigiriya Talkote, Nagalavava and Diyakepille, PGIAR and SARCP project.

 

CREATIVE WORKS:

Art and Architecture 

  • Architectural Design for the Image House, Administration Building, University Name Board, University of Kelainya.

  • Architectural Design for the Entrance & Wall Sri Vajiraramaya, Bambalapitiya.
  • Architectural Architectural Design for the Wahalkada, Aluthepola, Ganekanda Purana Raja Maha Viharaya.
  • Architectural Design for the Stupa, Galgiriyagama Wanasingharama Purana Raja Maha Viharaya.
  • Archaeological Design for the Stupa, Jethavanarama Purana Viharaya, Nilpanagoda, Minuwangoda.
  • Displayed Conjectural drawing of Pothana prehistoric cave, National Museum, Prehistoric Gallery.
  • Displayed reconstruction drawing summit on the Rock, Sigiriya Museum. 

Script Writing & Filming

  • Pride of Legends. Ancient Royal Palaces in Sri Lanka. Documentary Film by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Coorporation.
  • "Sri Lankawe Budupilimaya" Documentary Film by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Coorporation.
  • The worrier Bees (Reconstruction Drawing) Documentary Film for the National Geography Channel.
  • Advisor, "Wijaya Kuweni" Sinhala Film, Directed by Sugath Samarakoon. 

 

2011  Vice Chancellors' Award for Outstanding Researcher of the Faculty of Social Sciences,  University of Kelaniya.

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