Mrs. W.V.W.G. Waniganeththi
Senior Lecturer Grade II
214/10, Pathima Mawatha, Makola Road, Kiribathgoda, Sri Lanka.
Phone: +94-714458389
wgeethika@kln.ac.lk
EDUCATION
2019 Reading PhD at Otago University in New Zealand, Dunedine, New Zealand.
2012 Masters in Development Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2006 Masters of Arts in Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2005 Bachelor of Arts (Development Studies) Special Degree, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
RESEARCH INTERESTs
Livelihood Analysis, Population and Development, Human Development, Community Empowerment, Rural Development.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
11.2012 up to 10.10.2018
Senior Lecturer G-II in Development Studies, Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Role: Teaching for BA (General) and BA (Hons) Development Studies programs, Conduct Field Studies, Computer Assisted Learning, Paper Setter, Moderator, Examiner, Examination Supervisor and Invigilator.
Areas of teaching: Introduction to Development, Contemporary Global Development Issues,Development Theory and Practice, Research Methods in Development Studies, Human Resources and Development, Population and Development (English Medium), Development Planning I.
15. 02. 2013 up to October 2018.
Visiting Lecturer in MA/MSSc in Geography (Sinhala Medium) Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Role: Teaching, Conduct Field Studies, Research Supervisor, Paper Setter, Exam Invigilator, Examiner.
Areas of Teaching: Population Studies, Resource and Development
01.08.2011 up to October 2018.
Visiting Lecturer in Diploma in Disaster Management, Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Role: Teaching, Conduct Field Studies, Paper Setter, Exam Invigilator, Examiner. Areas of Teaching: Disaster Management for Sustainable Development
2018
Visiting Lecturer, Diploma in Evironmetal Management, Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University, Mihinthale.
Role: Teaching, Paper Setter.
Areas of teaching: Environment and Poverty11.06.2007 up to 31.10.2012
Lecturer (Probationary) Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2009/2010 Visiting Lecturer in Tourism and Cultural Resource Management, Department of Archeology, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.
Areas of teaching: Tourism in Developeing Countries.
03.05.2005 up to 30.04.2007
Assistant Lecturer in Development Studies, Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
2017 Research Team Member, Kalu Ganga and Mudunela Wetland Survey, conducted by Department of Geography University of Kelaniya and Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation.
2016 Resource person, Study on Rural Economy and Household Well-being, Dambegoda Village in Monaragala District, conducted by Centre for Poverty Analysis Sri Lanka.
2015 Research Team Member, Evaluate the Efficiency of National Pilisaru Project, conducted by Research Centre for Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya and Central Environmental Authority Sri Lanka.
2015 Resource person, Study on Household Well- being, Palgahathanna Village in Badulla District, conducted by Centre for Poverty Analysis Sri Lanka.
2015 Resource person, Prepare National Mine Action Strategy for Sri Lanka, Conducted by Ministry of Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Hindu Religious Affair in the joint hand of Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) Geneva, Switzerland.
2015 Resource person of the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in Thiharigama Village in Gampaha District Organized by Attanagalla Divisional Secretariat and Ministry of Economic Development to prepare Model Village Development Plan.
2014 Resource person of the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in Nangalla Village in Kegalle District Organized by Warakapola Divisional Secretariat and Ministry of Economic Development to prepare Model Village Development Plan.
2009 Participated as a research facilitator, survey on a “Explortation on Culture and Tradition – Galamuduna Village” conducted by ‘The Interest Group on Indigenous Knowledge’ Rakimu Urumaya Society, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2008 Participated as a research facilitator, survey on a “Explortation on Culture and Kithul Palm Industry in Sinharaja Rain Forest Area - Kudawa Village” conducted by ‘The Interest Group on Indigenous Knowledge’ Rakimu Urumaya Society, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2007 Participated as a research facilitator, survey on a “Explortation on Cultural Heritage in Indigenus Community - Dabana Area” conducted by ‘The Interest Group on Indigenous Knowledge’ Rakimu Urumaya Society, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
PUBLICATION
EDUCATION
Publications- Journal Articles
2017 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). Role of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Tools and Techniques for Rural Development Planning, “Girihisa” Rev. Kandegoda Wimaladamma felicitations Volume.
2015 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2015). The livelihood enhancement for reduction of poverty at elderly: A study in Matara District in Sri Lanka. Humanities and Social Sciences Review, CD – ROM,ISSN: 2165-6258::05(01):223 232. http://universitypublications.net/hssr/0501html/R5ME529.xml
2015 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2015). Seamul Undong Movement: As a Model for Rural Development. Bauma Vidya, 11.
2013 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2013). Population Ageing in Sri Lanka: Causes and Consequences. Bauma Vidya, 10.
2008 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2008). Define Development Concept. Bauma Vidya 9.
2008 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2008). Environmental Friendly ethics of Vaddas People. Urumayaka Waruna, 2.
2008 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2008). Sports and Human Development. Vishranthi Sports magazine, 1.
2008 Waniganeththi,W.V.W.G., & Nimalaweera, B.A.U. (2008). Agricultural Development in Sithawaka Period, Sithawaka Urumaya,
2008 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2008). Samurdhi an approach for poverty alleviation program in Sri Lanka. Bauma Sameeksha,1.
2007 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2008). Water Resource and Approaches of minimize the Water crises. Bauma Vidya, 8.
2006 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2008). Development Approaches of Malaysia, Bauma Vidya,7.
2003 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2008). Agriculture and Modern Technology, Bauma Vidya, 5.
Publications- Conference paper
2016 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2016). Socio Economic Impact of Retirement Benefits on Active aging of pensioner’s community: Special Reference with public sector pensioners in Gampaha District. 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences – 2016, Research Center of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
2016 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2016). Impact of Humanitarian Mine Action on Sustainable Resettlement Process of Internally Displaced Persons in Sri Lanka: The Case in Mullativu District. The Royal Geography Society Annual International Conference: 2016. London, United Kingdom. Session 323 (F2 I RSM-G05:Geographies of migration and displacement). http://conference.rgs.org/AC2016/323.
2016 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2016). Impact of Humanitarian Mine Clearance on Socio Economic Development in Conflict Affected Area in Sri Lanka (A study in Kilinochchi District). Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA, USA.
2016 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2016). Socio-economic impact of retirement benefits on active gaeing of pensioners’ community: special reference with public sector pensioners in Gampaha District. 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences. Faculty of Social Scinces. Unniversity of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka.
2015 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2015). The livelihood enhancement for reduction of poverty at elderly: A study in Matara District in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Art and Sciences (IJAS) - 2015 Rome. The American University of Rome, Italy. R5ME 529. https://rome2015.sched.org
2015 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2015). Impact of Livelihood Assistance for Sustainability of Pottery Industry in Sri Lanka: Case Study in Kahabiliyagoda Village in Rambukkana Divisional Secretariat Division. Indo-Sri Lanka International Conference. Department of Geography. Parvathibai Chowgule University College. Goa.India.
2014 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2014). Impact of Institutional Support for Enhanshing Sustainable Livelihood for Elderly in Sri Lanka: A Case Study in Matara Divisional Secretariat Division. Indo-Sri Lanka InternationalConferance. Department of Geography. Unniversity of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka.
2013 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2013). The Role of Livelihood Activities for Empowering Elderly Women: A Study in Matara District. 2nd International Conference on Social Science. Faculty of Social Sciences. University of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka.
2012 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2012). Impact of Elderly Livelihoods on their Socio Economic Wellbeing: A study in Matara District. International Reseach Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. University of Sri Jayawardanepura. Sri Lanka.
2010 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2010). The Impact of Women’s Education on their Reproductive Behavior (A study conducted in Gampaha Municipal Council Area) Abstract of presentation, National Geographic Symposium, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
2009 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G., & Fernando, W.V.N. (2009). Child labor and school decisions in urban and rural areas: a case study in Modara, Negombo and Attanagalla GN divisions, Abstract of presentation, National Geographic Symposium, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.(In English)
2008 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2008). Role of Export Processing Zones as generators of employment opportunities in Sri Lanka, A Case Study in Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zones, Abstract of presentation, ,International Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2008 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2008). The effects of Malnutrition of child population on Human Resource Development, A case study in Pre - child Development Institutions in Gampaha Educational Division, Abstract of presentation, Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2008 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2008). Contribution on Export Processing Zones on Regional Development in Sri Lanka: A Case Study in Attanagalla Divisional Secretariat Division. National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences (NCAS) Sri Lanka.
2008 Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2008). Impact of Community based Water Supply and Sanitation Projects on Health Condition of Rural Community in Sri Lanka, A case study on Udugoda Grama Niladhari Division. Organized by the Sociological Association of Sri Lanka.
Publications- Abstracts with Undergraduates
2018 Athapaththu, A.M.P.P., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2018). A study on sustainability of resettlement process of low income urban community in urban housing complex: A case in Saurapura housing complex in Moratuwa Municipal Council Area . The second national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2018 Piumal, W.H., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2018). Contribution of livelihood development program on promote female entrepreneurship: A study in Mahara Divisional Secretariat. The second national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2018 Wijerathnayaka, W.M.A.G.M.P., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2018). The living condition of rural community engage in black pepper cultivation: A study in Mathale District. The second national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2018 Jayathilake, K.C.S., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2018). A study on economic condition of female headed households: A case in Gampaha District. The second national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2018 Gunawardana, S.H.C.P., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2018). A study on specialization of the carpentry industry in Moratuwa Urban Area. The second national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2018 Jayawansha, R.A.S.S., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2018). Impact of changing family structure on elderly care: A study in Divulapitiya Divisional Secretariat Division. The second national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2018 Harischandra, H.M., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2018). The role of non governmental organizations on empower living condition of rural community: Special referace in World Vision Sri Lanka. The second national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2018 Manikbowa, M.S.P.G.S.S., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2018). The contribution of micro finance loan schemes for economic empowerment of rural women: A case in Kiriwawula Village. The second national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2018 Siripala, S.R.D.Y., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2018). The contribution of wetland eco-systems for generate livelihood opportunities: A case in Madu Ganga Wetland. The second national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2018 Sewwandi, W.M.N.N., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2018). Effects of young people’s livelihood activities on their living condition: A study in Girandurukotte Division in Mahaweli C Zone. The second national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2018 Sathsarani, M.M.S., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2018). Trends in early childhood education: A study in Gampaha District. The second national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2017 Rathnayaka, R.W.M.R.M.K., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). Contribution of vocational education and training on economic empowerment to dropout youth from formal education in Sri Lanka. The first national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2017 Dayarathna P.G.S., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). A study on sustainability of the brassware industry in Kiriwawla Village. The first national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2017 Karunarathna, H.M.N.C., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). Contribution of vocational education for socialization process of young delinquents in Kandy District. The first national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2017 Madushani, J.M.D., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). Tendency towards informal investments (Pyramid Scheme) by rural community in Gampaha District. The first national conference undergraduates on environment and development. Unive orsity of Kelaniya.
2017 Silva, W.A.B.H.R., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). Tendency of drugs use and rural poverty: A study in Wennappuwa Divisinal Secretariat Division. The first national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2017 Gunasekara, M.R.N.R., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). The contribution of migrant worker training programs for ensure foreign employment opportunities: Special reference with Gangawata Korale Divisional Secretariat. The first national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2017 Anuradhika, M.L.T., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). Contribution of tourism based livelihood on living standards of rural community: A study in Dambulla Divisional Secretariat Division .The first national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2017 Gunarathna, M.D.N.G., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). Impact of the Industrial Zones to the improvement of the urban services: A study of Ekala Industrial Zone in the Ja-Ela Urban Council. The first national conference undergraduates on environment and development. University of Kelaniya.
2016 Amarasiri, N.K.D.D., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). The contribution of microfinance towards the living condition of rural poor community. 2nd National Symposium of Social Sciences Undergraduates(NSSU). Organized by Faculty of Social Sciences. University of Kelaniya. Kelaniya.
2016 Pathirana, D.P.S.T., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). The contribution of employment in small and medium scale industries towads the economic security of rural women. 2nd National Symposium of Social Sciences Undergraduates(NSSU). Organized by Faculty of Social Sciences. University of Kelaniya. Kelaniya.
2016 Lakshika, K.K.C.L., & Waniganeththi, W.V.W.G. (2017). Impact of mobile phone usage on rural livelihood development: A study in Kahawaththa Devisinal Secratariet Division. 2nd National Symposium of Social Sciences Undergraduates(NSSU). Organized by Faculty of Social Sciences. University of Kelaniya. Kelaniya.
PROFESSIONAL DEVEOPMENT
2013 Completed the “Staff Development Programme–Cycle 7” Conducted by StaffDevelopmentUnit, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1st November 2007 to 14th August 2008 (Teaching for higher education).
2009 Completed Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GISA01, 10 ECTS and Advance Geographical Information Systems (GISA02, 10 ECTS Cources between 7th July to 28th September 2009 at Lund University. Sweden.
2007 Participated for UGC Sponcered Orientation Cource. From 29th October 2007 to 23rd November 2007. Academic Staff College. Jawaharlal Neru University. India.
2005 to 2008 Participated for “Staff Development Programme” Conducted by faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka.
EDITORIAL/ REVIEW WORK
2016 Member of review committee. Abstract Volume. 2nd National Symposium of Social Sciences Undergraduates(NSSU). Organized by Faculty of Social Sciences. University of Kelaniya. Kelaniya.
2017 Member of editorial board. Abstract Volume, 1st National Conference of Undergraduate on Environment and Development. Organized by Department of Geography. University of Kelaniya. Kelaniya.
2011- 2012 Member of Review Committee. Bauma Vidaya X. Annual Journal of Geograrphy and Development Studies Students Association. Department of Geography. University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
WORKSHOPS PARTICIPATED
2016 Workshop for “Sri Lanka Next – “A Blue – Green Era” International Research Symposium on Valuation of Forest Eco Systems and their Services”, Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2016 Workshop for “Addressing gender base violence in antenatal care” International Seminar on Mount Lavenia Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2015 Workshop for “Online Teaching and Learning Education Training Programme”, Four Days workshop conducted by the Higher Education for the Twenty First Centaury (HETC) Project.
2014 Workshop for LMS on-line Program development, Open and Distance Education Centre, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
ELECTRONIC MEDIA PROGRAM PARTICIPATED
2018 Thakshilawa, G.C.E A/L educational television lessons on Independent Television Network (ITN), Sri Lanka. (2018-03-20) Thakshilawa - A/L Geography Classification of the Industries & Industrial sector in Sri Lanka
2018 Thakshilawa, G.C.E A/L educational television lessons on Independent Television Network (ITN), Sri Lanka. (2018-05-30) Thakshilawa - A/L Geography- Urban Settlement & Urbanization
2016 Evaluate the project reports of Diyasara students water resource management programme organised by Sirasa News first and S-lon Lanka Private Limited
2013 Evaluate the project reports of Diyasara students water resource management programme organised by Sirasa News first and S-lon Lanka Private Limited
RESOURCE PERSON (CONFERENCE COORDINATOR/CHAIR PERSON/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
2018 Member of Organizing Committee, Inter University Gender Festival, Celebrating Gender Equit and Equality 2018, Centre for Gender Studies, University of Kelaniya.
2017 Coordinator, 1st National Conference of Undergraduate on Environment and Development,Organized by Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.
2017 Chairperson, 1st National Conference of Undergraduate on Environment and Development, Organized by Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.
2017 Chairperson, First Environmental Management Undergraduate Research Symposium (EMURS-RUSL) -2017, Organized by Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University, Mihinthale.
2016 Session Coordinator, International Conference on Social Sciences, Organized by the Research Centre for Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
2015 Member of Organizing Committee, Indo-Sri Lanka International Conference. Department of Geography. University of Kelaniya. Sri Lanka.
2013 Member of Organizing Committee, 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS-2013), Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
OTHER QUALIFIICATION
EDUCATION
27th.01.2015 to 05.10.2018 Coordinator, External Degree Courses (Geography and Development Studies), University of Kelaniya.
2018 Senior Treasurer, Development Studies Student Association, Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya.
2017-2018 Subject Coordinator (Resource and Development), Geography (MA/MSSc) Degree Program, Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
2017-2018 Subject Coordinator (Sustainable Development for the Disaster Management), Diploma in Disaster Management Program, Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
2013 and 2014 Senior Treasurer, Geography and Development Studies Student Association, Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya.
17.06.2014 to 27.06.2014 Acting head of Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.
01.03.2016 to 31.12.2014 Student Counsellor, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2010 Member of the Curriculum Development Committee of Bachilor of Atrs (Special) Degree Geography and Development Studies, Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
2009 to 2012 Core Secretary, Alumni Association, University of Kelaniya.
2007 to 2015 Web Master, Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
12.03.2009 Organizing Committee, Workshop on Productivity, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
25th.08.2008 to 19th.10.2009 Academic Sub-warden in Viharamaha Devi Girls’ Hostel, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2007 to 2015 Web Master, Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2007 9th Sri Lanka University Games, Organizing Committee (The Competition and Technical Sub Committee), University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.
2006 to 2009 Execetive Committte Member, Alumni Association, University of Kelaniya
06th.06.2006 to 11th.04.2007 Academic Sub-warden in Soma Gunamahal Girls’ Hostel, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
AWARDS
2016 Senate Honors
2005 Gold Medal of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
LANGUAGE
2019 Completed English for Otago (Postgraduate) Programme, University of Otago Language Centre and Foundation Year, University of Otago, New Zealand.
2017 International English Language Testing System (IELTS)Examination.
2017 Completed the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation Course at British Council Sri Lanka.
2004 Completed the course in English Skills for final Years conducted by the English Language Teaching Unite, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2003 Certificate Course in English Language Conducted by institute of Worker’s Education University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
