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Institution

Year

Degree

Subject

Moscow State University, Moscow

1990

PhD

Mass Communication

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

1984

M.A

Mass Communication

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

1976

B.A.(Hons)- Second
Class Upper division

Mass Communication

Department of Education, Sri Lanka

1971

Pandit degree

Sinhala, Pali, Sanskrit

Pushkin Institute, Moscow

1985

Diploma in Russian
Language

Russian

Department of Education, Sri Lanka.

1970

Sinhala Teaching
Certificate

Teaching Systems
and Psychology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment Record

 

Post

Institution

From

To

Senior professor in Mass
communication

Dept. Of Mass Communication,
University of Kelaniya

2013
August 10

2017
February 19

Professor in Mass Communication

Dept. Of Mass Communication,
University of Kelaniya

2006
August 10

2013
August 10

Member

Research Council,
University of Kelaniya

2016

2017

Director

Media Unite,
University of Kelaniya

2015

2017

Dean

Faculty of Post gratuate,
University of Kelaniya.

2016

  

Dean

Faculty of Social Sciences,
University of Kelaniya.

May 2010

December
2010

Head, Dept. of Mass Communication

Dept. Of Mass Communication,
University of Kelaniya

2005

2010

Head, Dept. of Mass Communication

Dept. Of Mass Communication,
University of Kelaniya

1993

1996

Senior Lecturer Gr.1

Dept. Of Mass Communication,
University of Kelaniya

1992 May
07

2006
August 10

Senior Lecturer Gr.11

Dept. Of Mass Communication,
University of Kelaniya

1985
November
03

1992 May
07

Probationary assistant Lecturer

Dept. Of Mass Communication,
University of Kelaniya

1980
November
03

1985
November
03

Temporary assistant Lecturer

Dept. Of Mass Communication,
University of Kelaniya

1979

1980

Visiting Lecturer

Dept. Of Mass Communication,
University of Kelaniya

1977

1979

Visiting Lecturer

Dept, of Sociology,
University of Kelaniya

2000

2001

Visiting Lecturer

Institute of Workers Education

1984

1985

 

Other Positions Held

Post

Institution

From

To

Member of the Faculty Board

Faculty of Social Sciences, University of
Kelaniya

1985

2017

Member of the Management
Board

Institute of Aesthetic Studies, University of
Kelaniya

2003
1992

2006

Member of the preparation of
National Communication
Policy

Telecommunication Regulatory
commission of Sri Lanka

2005

2005

Panel Member

OCIC( Film Juries)

1994

2010

Panel Member

Presidential Awards for Film

2005

2006

Panel Member

Sarasavi Awards

2005

2006

Member

Sub-Committee of Literature, Ministry of
Cultural Affairs

2004

2006

 

Other Responsibilities

Post

Institution

From

To

Member of The Management
Committee of Hostels

University of Kelaniya

1993

1996

Member of the Arts Council

University of Kelaniya

1997

1998

Chief Students Counselor

University of Kelaniya

1995

1996

Students Counselor

University of Kelaniya

1993

1995

Chief Warden

University of Kelaniya

1994

1996

Sub- Warden

University of Kelaniya

1993

1994

Course Coordinator -M.A,MSSc
in Mass Comm.

University of Kelaniya

1997

2010

Radio Programme Presenter

Sri Lanka Broadcasting Cooperation

1996

2010

Television Programme Presenter

Sri Lanka Rupavahini Cooperation

1994

1995

Treasurer of the Students Society
of Mass Comm.

University of Kelaniya

1993

1997

Chairperson of the Mass
Communication Alumni
Association

Department of mass communication,
University of Kelaniya

2005

2010

 

International Conferences/Workshops/Meetings attended as a Resource Person, contributor, and participant

Conference/Workshop/Seminar

Place/Country

Date

International Seminar in Mass
Communication

Faculty of Journalism,
Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

1987

International Seminar in Mass
Communication

Faculty of Journalism,
Moscow State University, Moscow,Russia

1989

10th International Conference on
Sri Lanka Studies

Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka

16th -18th Dec-
2005

Who and its impact on
Developing Countries’ (Special
Reference to Agriculture and
Education)

University of Pune, India

14-16
February,
2007

‘Challenger for Urban Co
operative banks’

Shirr chatrapati Arts and Commerce College ,Pune
India

18-20,
February,
2007

‘Providing Vision and Leadership
at a time of Global Crisis’,
(Participated 62 Countries)

Stanford, Connectivity, USA

November,
16-20 2007

International Seminar on ‘Model
Curricula for Journalism
Education in Developing
Countries and Emerging
Democracies’

University of Hydrabath, India

7-9 March,
2008

Workshop on Research
Methodology

University of Lund, Sweden

25-27 June,
2008

Seminar on Early Buddhism

Dhammchai International Research Institute,
Bangkok, Thailand

2009

‘The Influence of Media Culture
in Younger Generation in the
World’

Faculty of Journalism, Moscow State University,
Russia

2010.

Participant for the upper
Malwatuoya Archaeological
exploration project organized by
the university of Kelaniya, Sri
Lanka and the University of
Bradford in collaboration with the University of Sterling and
University of Leicester

Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka

18th March,7th
April,2005

 

 

 

International conference
Of Communication

Department of Economics & Postgraduate:
Research Center in Economics- Pune University,
India

14th-16th
February
2007

Workshop

Lund University, Sweden

24th June-4th
July 2007

International Leadership
conference

New York, USA

8th-12th
November
2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Conference/ Workshops/Meetings attended as a Resource Person,
Contributor, and Participant;

Conference/Workshop/Seminar

Place/Country

Date

Resource Person for the workshop for Media
journalists in the Government Information
Department, Sri Lanka

Government Information
Department, Sri Lanka

1993

Resource Person for the workshop for Media
journalists in the Government Information
Department, Sri Lanka

Government Information
Department, Sri Lanka

1994

Actively participated and prepared a syllabus and
Examination criteria for B.A (special) degree;
Department of Mass Communication, University
of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka

Department of Mass
Communication, University of
Kelaniya,Sri Lanka

1995

Compiled a syllabus and Examination criteria for
B.A (General)degree; Department of Mass
Communication

Department of
Mass Communication,
University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka

1996

Resource Person for the workshop for Media
journalists in the Government Information
Department, Sri Lanka

Government Information
Department, Sri Lanka

1996

Resource Person and contributor for the
workshop on the Role of the Teacher in Mass
Communication; In the Sri Lanka Television
Training Institute, Colombo,
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Television Training
Institute, Colombo,
Sri Lanka

2000

Resource Person to the development of syllabi
and curriculum of Sripalee Campus of University
of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sripalee Campus of University of
Colombo,
Sri Lanka

2001

Resource Person for the panel of referees board
of Study on Social Sciences; Annual Research
Symposium 2002, Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2002

Resource Person and contributor for the
workshop on Curriculum development in centre
for the Study of media and Human Rights;
February 6-8, 2002,

Kothmale, Sri Lanka

2002

Resource Person for the workshop on Media and
Ethics;

Foundation Institute,
Colombo, Sri Lanka

2002

2003,21-23 and 28-30 November
Resource Person for the workshop on
Organization for the disabled,
Joint Fronts and Media Lobbing for Rights;

Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka

2003

Resource Person for the panel of referees in the
editorial committee on Faculty of Social
Sciences Annual research symposium-
2004;University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka

2004

Resource Person and Adviser for the Media and
Publication Unit, University of Ruhuna, Sri
Lanka
Programme: Diploma course in Social
Communication and Media Studies

University of Ruhuna,
Sri Lanka

2005

Chief organizer, Inter University workshop series
on Good governance ,Democracy and Future
Perspectives

Hotel Topaz, Kandy

2006
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CONTRIBUTION TO THE MASS MEDIA

RADIO

‘Visan wada’ (Dialogue) Presenter and designer of Sinhala Program A Socio Economic and Cultural Programme. Products by Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation from 1996.

‘Ayobowan’ (Good Morning) Presenter and Interviewer Socio Economics Culture program in National Television Corporation 1997.

‘Vahalkada’ (Art and Cultural Program) presenter and Designer central Province Broadcasting center 1996.

‘Vivaranaya’ (Review) presenter and Designer ¡Socio Economical and Cultural weekly Radio Programme SLBC ¡1987¡1998.

FILM

Fisher Women in Sri Lanka ¡2001

‘Earth of Mankind’ film on small fishers in Sri Lanka. 2000 (Fisher women in Sri Lanka)

‘Nanumura Mangallya (New Year custom in Dalada Maligawa) telecast on National Television,1999)

‘Ykkure Bakmaha’ (Traditional New Year custom in ancient Yakkure Village) telecast on National Television ¡ 2000.

Bandaranayake as a Journalist telecast on National Television ¡2000.

‘Diyawara’ ¡Documentary Film on Rural water project in Sinhala ¡ 1987.

‘Women in Sri Lanka’ ¡ Documentary Film on Rural Women Life and self -employment actives AGROMATT¡1994.

‘Chandana Charika’ (Election Campaign¡1984) telecast on National Television TNL Rupavahini, 1984.

‘Voice of Fisher’ Documentary Films on traditional fishing system in Sri Lanka 1984.

‘Doren Dora’ (Door to Door) Documentary Film on Architectural   History in Sri Lanka¡University Grant Commission,1993.

‘Hope for tomorrow, tere des homes¡Netherland 2006

‘Out of Darkness’ tere des homes¡Netherland 2006

‘Village Awaken’ tere des homes¡ Netherland 2006

‘Widows in fishing community in Sri Lanka, tere des homes¡Netherland 2006 / Step forward

‘Nil Thanakola Pittaniyak” of poet Re. S Mahinda (Documentary Film), 2005

‘Dalada Sittam’ Ancient Painting in Tooth  Relic Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka (Documentary Film), 2006

‘Nuwara Aesala Pera Maga’ (Historical feature in Kandy Road), (Documentary Film),2006

‘Mangrows in Sri Lanka” , (Documentary Film), 2003

Meduraka Asiriya - Historical Building in Sri Lanka - (Documentary Series SLRC - 2012 - up to date.

‘Kirala kele Magrows, (Documentary Film), 2004

‘Empowerment, tere des homes¡Netherland ¡ 2006

Support for Sri Lanka’s railway, tere des homes¡Netherland ¡ 2006

Forward, tere des homes¡Netherland ¡ 2006

‘Weerawila Children’s home, tere des homes¡Netherland ¡ 2006

 

EDITING MAGAZINES AND NEWS LETTERS

Wimasuma ¡ by Monthly Magazine ¡ Celon Social institute from 1985-1991

The Editor ¡ Diwara Hada

By monthly Newsletter, small fisher federation 1982¡1996

The Editor ‘Rehan’ (Wired) Newsletter published by the Energy forum Sri Lanka 1987

Sannewedana, Annual Journal of Mass Communication,  2004

Madhya Vimarshi, Department of Mass Communication, 2007

LIST OF PUBLISHED ARTICLES

“Communication research in Sri Lanka” Janamadhyawedaya, Sri Palee  Campus, University of Colombo, 2007

“Density of Sound” Madhya Wimarshi¡4, Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2006

“75 years of Silumina Newspaper” Madhya Wimarshi¡4, Department of  Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2005

Journalist and Press Freedom, Madya Wimaßhi ¡ Prof. Suínda Mahendra felicitation Volum.2003

Social Economics Programmes and Sri Lanka Cinema (An Article written in Sinhala) ‘Vidavata’ ¡ 1987

“Communication and Social Values” (An article written in Sinhala) “Vidayartha ¡ 1987

“Communication to mahaweli village” (An article written in Sinhala) ‘ Sannivedana the journal of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, ¡ 1986

“Pornographic Publication and Young

Generation in Sri Lanka, (An article written in Sinhala) Desathiya, August, 1986.

‘Religious problems in Broadcasting” (An article written in Sinhala) ‘Desathiya’ May 1986.

What’s happened in Soviet Union (An article Chintaka ¡ 1984)

“Communication to Mahawali Village” (An article written in Sinhala), Sannivedana the journal the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya.

PRINTED MEDIA

Media column, Desathiya Magazine, Media and information Ministry, 2007 January

‘Puwataka Pitupasa’ (Behind News) Weekly Column Yaktiya Weekly Newspaper 1996

‘Moscow Dinapota’ (Moscow Diary) BI¡Monthly Column Desatyiya Magazine 1989¡-1993

‘Sathiya Wiwaranaya’ (Weekly Review) Weekly Art Column ‘Divaina’ 1989

‘Panhida’ (Pen) Weekly Art page Editing ‘Lankadeepa’ (Most popular weekend Newspaper in Sri Lanka) 1987¡1988

PUBLIC LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS

 

The ontribution of Lester James Peris for the Origin and Development of  Sri Lankan Film Industry, Sanjanani Media Festival, Felicitation Lecture, Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2007

“Children and Media” World Children’s Day Lecture, Dharmaraja College¡Kandy,2006

“Terrorism and Media”, Mahawela Centre, Colombo, 2006

S.W.R.D. Bandaranayaka Memorial Lecture¡2005, BMICH,Colombo

Hosey Marti Century Memorial Lecture, Russian Culture Centre, Colombo, 2004

“Press Freedom” Journalist Richard de Zoysa memorial lecture, BMICH, Colombo, 2004

‘Modern Vietnarm  and Hochimin” Vietnarn Solidarity Day Memorial Lecture, Russian Culture Centre, Colombo, 2004

“Press Freedom in Sri Lanka¡Challenges and Memorial Lecture Lanka Journalists Association, Galadhari Hotel, Colombo, 2003

Dr. S.A. Wickramasinghe Memorial Lecture 1998, August.

Free media and rLaw¡kandy,1997 May

Media Freedom, Prevention of terriosm act, and civil society, Colombo¡1997 April. In search of Richard ¡ (The assign had broadcasting journalist Richard de Zoysa memorial Lecture)¡National Library Hall, Colombo 1997, February.

Privatization and the media freedom ¡ Kandy 1996 November.

Broadcasting media and freedom of experession ¡ Kandy 1996 September.

Ethnic problems and the Media ¡ Kandy 1996, February.

Human Rights, Media and responsibility, Hotel Topaez, Kandy, 2006

Psychological Strategies and Communication, Staff training for the Defense Ministry, 2006 up to the date

Regional Journalists and media responsibility, Work shop series, Information and communication Ministry, 2004 up to date

Human rights and Press Freedom, Cooperative School Kandy, 2004

Human rights and Press Freedom, Cooperative School Matale, 2004

Ethnic Harmony and Media, Cooperative School Matale, 2004

Editorial Workshop, Lake House Young journalist, 2004

AS A KEY NOTE SPEAKER

D.B. Danapala Memorial Conference 2017

150th Darmapala Memorial Conference 2016

D.A. Rajapaksha Memorial Conference 2014

Siddhi Lebbe Memorial Conference 2010

 

AS A DIRECTOR FOR VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

Title

Period

Ohu J.R. nam viya

2013

Ananda Coomaraswami

2012

Maduraka Asiriya (Have Been Telecasting)

2011

“Dalada Sihiwatana” (Telecasted Rupawahini)

2011

Daddli Nam U Chayarupa Shilpiya” (Telecasted Rupawahini)

2011

“Dhamma Padayen Obe Jeevitaya   (Telecasted Rupawahini)

2011

“Mihindu Watha” ( Telecasted Rupavahini)

2011

 

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NAME

PUBLISHER

YEAR

Adiraja Wiyaparaya saha S Mahinda Himi (Anti¡Imperialism movement and Re. S. Mahinda)

Center for Media and Development, Kandy, Sri Lanka

2007

Pathtara Sihiwatana satahan (Character ristcs of Sri Lanka newspaper history)

Center for Media and Development, Kandy, Sri Lanka

2007

Sanniwedana Wimarsana, (Communication Review)

Center for Media and Development, Kandy, Sri Lanka

2006

“Puranagama” (Traditional Village, Modernization and Communication

Center for Media and Development, Kandy, Sri Lanka

2000

“Ath Welak Tanamu Api” (Book about National Hormony)

 

1996

Wiswa Darshani (Hunderd Questions from world first prime Minister Mrs. Sirimavo R.D Bandaranayake) State Printing Dept

Chamara Printers, Colombo

1995

Pittaniye Ape Pasweni Pantiya Selected Short Stories

Kandy

1987

Prawyrthi Pathra Matha wada saha Vimarsana (Journalism Concept and Analysis)

Chamara Printers, Colombo

1983
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RESEARCH

INSTITUTION

PERIOD

“Public Opinion Survey of about Bank system” for People’s Bank. Island Wide

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

2013

Survey On Provincial Election,Island Wide

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

2013

Survey On National  survey  about  Seeing of  the channel “ CSN”,

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

2011

Survey On Presidential Election

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

2010

Television Media Audience research

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

2007

A study on the press freedom and journalist Harassment

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

2006

Survey on the seat belt usage and prevention of the Motor traffic accidents

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

2005

A study on the Socio Economic aspects of the street children in Sri Lanka

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

2005

Public opinion survey, reference to the Presidential Election 2004

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

2004

The Effect of Communication on the origin and Growth of the Left Movement in Sri Lanka from 1930 to 1994

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

2000

Contemporary Study Women’s Radio Programme

Women’s Bureaus of Sri Lanka

1997

Religious Programme in Broadcasting Media Contemporary Study Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and Muslim Religious Radio Program

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

1996

Survey On Presidential Election

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

1994

Protest and Alternative Media in 1970

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

 

Independent movement and political Newspapers in Sri Lanka

Moscow  State University, Moscow, Russia

1993

News Unbalance in television Media (Comparison Study with newspapers, Broadcasting Media) 1988

Rupavahini Research Unit (SLRC)

1988

Agriculture Modernization and Television in Sri Lanka’ Special Reference to H Zone of Mahaweli Development Scheme

Rupavahi Research Unit (SLRC)

1987

Communication and Modernization

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya.

1982
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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

DEGREE

UNIVERSITY

TIME

Ph.D. in Mass Communication

Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

1993

M.A. in Mass Communication

University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

1983

B.A (Honors Second Class) Mass Communication (Major)

Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

1970

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

POST

INSTITUTION

PERIOD

Professor in Mass Communication

University of Kelaniya

Retired (2018)

Head of the Department of Mass Communication

Department of Mass Communication

2010 - 2016

Senior Lecturer in Mass Communication

University of Kelaniya

1980 - 2017

Director

Communication and Media Unit - University of Kelaniya

2015 - 2017

Board Member

National Library Board

2010 up to the date

Board Member

NAITA

2010 up to the date

Jury Member

Sarasaviya Annual Film Festival

2007

Committee Member

Committee on State Media Policy

2006

Board Member

Advisory Board Member, Aset Radio Broadcasting (Pvt) Ltd

2006

Consultant

Consultative Committee on Radio Broadcasting

2006

Committee Member

Committee of Child Centered Media Policy, National Education Commission

2005

Committee Member

Committee on Issue of Broadcasting Licenses.

2004 up to the date

Director Board Member

National Committee of UNESCO

2002 - 2004

Director

Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation

2001¡- 2002

Board Member

National Media Policy and Advisory Committee

2000  up to the date

Board Member

Sri Lanka Press Council

1998 ¡- 2002

Head of Dept. of Mass Communication

Department of Mass Communication

1997¡ - 2000

Committee Member

Media Committee, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute

1995 - ¡2004

Director Board Member

Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation

1994 - ¡2004

Director Board Member

Sri Lanka Rupavahini 2002 Corporation

1994 - 2015

 

MEDIA CONSULTANCIES

TASK

INSTITUTION

PERIOD

Consultant

National E Learning Research Center

2018 - 2020

Media Consultant

Ministry if Tertiary and Technical Education

2004 - 2015

National Media Consultant

SWEE Road project, Road Development Authority

2002 - ¡2004

National Media Consultant

JEF Project¡ Dept of Wild Life Conservation

1997 - 1998

Media Consultant

Small Fisher Federation

1990 up to the date

 

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS

Name

Year

Conflict resolution and Media conference Japan

2006

‘Mangrow’ management and Media Thailand,

2006

Fishing Community in South Asia, Madras, India,

2003

Civil Society, its actors and the respect of human rights, International Institute in Human rights, Strasburg, France,

1999

A Struggle for identity ¡Indigenous People in Asia Pacific, Taiwan,

1999

                                                 

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCES

  • Political communication, Department of Economics, University of Kelaniya, (2006)
  • Media and Trade Union and its public opinion, Workers education Institute, University of Colombo, Colombo, 1985,1986,2003¡2004
  • Newspaper History and media, Journalism Unit, University of Colombo, (2003)
  • Mass Communication and Media, Department of Fine Arts, University of Peradeniya, (From 2003 to 2018)

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