Staff

Creative Works

Participation of Audio, Video and Stage Drama productions

Publications

• “fowei” (Deasa)- Novel - 2016 [Godage Publication ].
• —,dxflah foaYmd,kfha h;sjr ,l=K˜ (Lankeya Deshapalanaye Yathiwara Lakuna) - 2019 [Godage Publication].

Research Paper Presentations

• "Depiction of Gender Discrimination through Cinema: Related to Prasanna Vithanage's Cinematic Approach of the film Anantha Rathriya" at 18^th  International Post Graduate Research Conference 2017, University of Kelaniya.
• "Depiction of Mental Disorders in Human Behavior through Cinema: Related to Ashoka Handagama's Cinematic Approach" at 17^th  International Post Graduate Research Conference 2016, University of Kelaniya.
• "The way of Buddhist Monk's Image has been Used by the Political Movements of Sri Lanka after the independance" at 17^th  International Post Graduate Research Conference 2016, University of Kelaniya.
• " Study based on the Communication Skills of Students in the Use of University library Facilities" at the 1^st International Conference on library and Information Management - 2016, University of Kelaniya.
• "The Political Emergence of Buddhist Monk in the Sri Lankan Society: From King's Palace to Parliament" at 3^rd International Conference on Social Sciences 2016, University of Kelaniya.
• "The Way of Elephant's Image is Used in Local and Foreign Cinema (based on Somarathna Disanayaka's "Bindu" Film and M.A Thirumugam's Film "Hathi Mere Sathi" at the International Conference on the Asian Elephants in Culture and Nature 2016, University of Kelaniya.
• "Investigating About the Effect for the Buddhist Voters through Telecasting of Politicians Meeting Mahanayaka Theros in Television News Bulletin" at 1^st National Symposium of Social Science Undergraduates 2015, University of Kelaniya.

Other Article Publications.

• “Crisis Management in Image Building Process” for the “Thilaka Lakuna” Essays in Honour of Professor Mapa Thilakarathna 2018.
•  “Managing Issues for the Public Relations” for the “Piyahasara” Essays in Honour of Professor Rohana Luxman Piyadasa 2018.
• “Cinema and the Womens’ Image” for the Academic Arts Journal of "Kalana 2017"
• "The Manner of Buddhist Monk's Image had been Used by the Political Movements of Sri Lanka after the independence" for the “Sandasara” Essays in Honour of Senior Professor Chandrasiri Rajapaksha 2017.
• "Public Relations for Crisis Management" for the souvenir of Sanjanani 2017.
• "Managing Events as an Essential Public Relation Tool" for the souvenir of PR Zone 2016.
• "Short Film as a Medium for Reconciliation" for the souvenir of Sanjanani 2016.
• "Depiction of Gender Discrimination through Cinema:Related to Prasanna Vithanage's Cinematic Approach of the film Anantha Rathriya" for the Academic Journal of "Sarasavi Lekha 2016"

Sub Editing for Publications

• Worked as a sub editor for the full paper volume of “Mutual Communication Harmony for the corporative conference on South Asian Press Councils 2018 by the Sri Lanka Press Council.
• Worked as a sub editor for the “Piyahasara” Essays in Honour of Professor Rohana Luxman Piyadasa 2018 by the Department of Mass Communication University of Kelaniya.
• Worked as a sub editor for the “Full Paper Volume of Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala International Conference 2016" by the Department of Mass Communication University of Kelaniya.

Researches for Degree Programmes

5. Reading for M.Phil (Master of Philosophy 2 years research) ( Thesis Title – Political Image Building and the Role of Media)
5. B.A (Bachelor of Arts) in   Mass Communication Special ( 4 years) ( Thesis Title - The Manner of Buddhist Monk's Image had been Used by the Political Movements of Sri Lanka after the independence.

Research Participations

Worked as a data collector and analyzer in following researches conducted by the department of Mass Communication University of Kelaniya,

• Measuring the public opinion based on listening to radio (Island wide) in 2015.
• Measuring the public opinion based on Presidential Election (Island wide) in 2015.
• People’s Bank research based on public opinion towards the customer service (Island wide) in 2013.
• Measuring the public opinion regarding the Provincial Election 2013(Central Province).
• Measuring the public opinion based on reading news papers (Western Province) in 2013.
•  Measuring the public opinion based on Security Settings of new media (Island wide) in 2013.

Rapporteur Participations in Research Conferences

• Worked as a rapporteur in 3^rd National symposium of Social Sciences Undergraduates 2017 organized by the Research Center for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
• Worked as a rapporteur in International Conference on "Buddhism and Jainism in Early Historic Asia 2017" organized by the Center for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya.
• Worked as a rapporteur in 2^nd National symposium of Social Sciences Undergraduates 2016 organized by the Research Center for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
• Worked as a rapporteur in 3^rd International Conference on Social Sciences 2016 organized by the Research Center for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
• Worked as a rapporteur in International Conference on "Asian Elephants in Culture and Nature 2016" organized by the Center for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya.

Professional Qualifications

• Working as a Lecturer (Probationary) at the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya from 01^st of January 2021 to up to date.
• Worked as an Assistant Press Commissioner at the Sri Lanka Press Council from 11^th September 2018 to 31^st December 2020.
• Worked as a Resource Person in preparing teacher’s guide for the subject of Communication and Media studies grade 13 G.C.E Advanced Level examination.
• Worked as a Resource Person in reviewing the syllabus of Mass Communication special degree in the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
• Working as a Visiting Lecturer for Diploma in Mass Communication at the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya from 19^th of November 2016 to 18^th to up to date.

Areas of Teaching - Mass Media and Society.

• Working as a Visiting Lecturer for Higher Diploma in Public Relations at the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya from 17^th of July 2016 to up to date.

Areas of Teaching - Media Management

• Working as a Visiting Lecturer for Diploma in Public and Media Relations at the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya from 17^th of July 2016 to up to date.

Areas of Teaching - Advertising and Marketing in Public Relations, Media and Communication Context and Applications

• Working as a Visiting Lecturer for Mass Communication at the Department of Social Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Kandy Regional Centre from 01^st of June 2017 to up to date.

Areas of Teaching - Corporate Communication and Image Building, Media Organization and Management, Film and Theatre Appreciation.

• Working as a Visiting Lecturer for Mass Communication at the Department of Social Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Gampaha Study Centre from 01^st of December 2019 to up to date.

Areas of Teaching – Introduction to Communication Theory and Practice

• Working as a Visiting Lecturer for Military Media Relations at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy – China Bay.

Areas of Teaching – Military Media Relations, War and Media, Terrorism and Media.

• Working as a Visiting Lecturer for Public Relations at the Sri Lanka Police Academy – Katana.

Areas of Teaching – Public Relations

• Worked as a Coordinator for Students’ Affairs at the Arts Council of University of Kelaniya from 25^th of February 2018 to 10^th September 2018.
• Worked as a Temporary Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya from 21^st of March 2016 to 11^th February 2018.

Areas of Teaching - Fundamentals of Mass Communication, Fundamentals of Public Relations, Crisis Management, Event Management, Film Media, Television Media, Advertising.

• Worked as a Visiting Lecturer for Mass Communication at the Department of Health Promotion Division, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Areas of Teaching – Introduction to Communication

• Worked as a Feature Writer at “Aththa” Newspaper from 29^th of January 2015 to 20^th of March 2016.

Academic Qualifications

• Reading for Diploma in Multi Media at Wijeya Graphics.
• Reading for Post Graduate Diploma in Labor Relations and Human Resource Management in Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo
• Certificate course in Computer Literacy (E-Soft), successfully completed.
• Certificate course in Computer Literacy (University of Kelaniya) Successfully completed.
• Achieved Intermediate Level of the University Student’s Competency Test of Information Technology.
• Certificate course in English Language Literacy (University of Kelaniya), Successfully completed.

Academic Distinctions, Medals and Prizes

• Became the top of the batch of Mass communication special in (2013/2014) final examination with 3.85 GPA.
• Awarded colors for Table tennis for year 2012/2013 and 2011/2012 by University of Kelaniya.
• 2^nd Runner- up (Table Tennis Team event) in Inter University Sports Fiesta in University Teknology Mara in Malaysia 2015.
• 2^nd Runner –up (Men’s Team event) in “SIEG 2015” Invitational University Table Tennis Championship
• Champion (Mix Team event) in “SIEG 2015” Invitational University Table Tennis Championship.
• Champion (Mix Team event) in “SIEG 2014” Invitational University Table Tennis Championship.
• 1^st Runner –up (Men’s Team event) in “SIEG 2014” Invitational University Table Tennis Championship
• 2^nd Runner- up (Men’s Team event) in Inter Faculty Table Tennis Championship in 2013.
• 1^st Runner –up (Men’s Team event) in “SIEG 2013” Invitational University Table Tennis Championship.
• 2^nd Runner –up (Mixed Team event) in “SIEG 2013” Invitational University Table Tennis Championship.
• 1^st Runner –up (Men’s Team event) in “MORA SMASHES 2013” Invitational University Table Tennis Championship.
• 1^st Runner –up (Men’s Cricket Team) in Fresher’s Sports Programme conducted by University of  Kelaniya in 2011.
• 2^nd Runner- up in Western Provincial Inter School Announcing Competitions in 2009.
• Distinctions pass at Australian Chemistry Quiz conducted by Royal Australian Chemical Institute in 2007.