Staff

• PhD in the department of communication studies, faculty of Science,University of Pune, India
• MA, BA in Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya.

Experience in Administration at the University

• Former Head of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya.
• Former Director of the Media Unit, University of Kelaniya.
• Academic Advisor Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
• Co - controller in communication and media studies for advanced level examination in the department of examinations, Sri Lanka.

Experience in Other Institutions

• Advisory committee member Rangiri Sri Lanka Media Network.
• Visiting Lecturer in Police Academy, Katana and Police College, Kalutara

Experience in Mass Media

• Worked as a member of “Sanniwedan Samiksha” documentary program at Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
• Lecturing communication and media studies lecture series in Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation.
• Resource Person in the program of Development Communication in Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.

Creative work in Literature, Culture and arts relevant to the academic discipline of Mass Communication
1. Editorial board, An Encyclopedia of Knowledge, Volume one, 2002
2. Research team, Television and Children in Sri Lanka, A research by UNDA Sri Lanka and Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2003
3. Editorial board, An Encyclopedia of Knowledge, Volume; two, 2004
4. Planning and Presentation Radio programmes for SLBC (local service) on Mass Communication trends titled as “Sanniwedana Sameeksha”, Which has been
broadcasted at 09.45-10.15 p.m, from 1994 up to 2002. (monthly two programmes =160 programmes), 1994-2002
5. Planning and Presentation the Morning "Aubowan" programme for SLRC(60 programmes),1994-1995
6. Planning and the presentation the "Prathichara" programme for SLBC (55 programmes), 1994-1995
8. UNDA Abhivandana Annual Tele awards ,Jury member, 1995-1997
9. OCIC Salutation annual film Tele awards ,Jury member, 1995-2000
10. SIGNIS. Salutation annual film Tele awards, Jury member, 2001-2005
11. Planning and programming a Radio programme for SLBC (local service) on Mass Communication trends titled as “Sannewedana Sameeksha”, Which has been
broadcasted at 9.45-10.15 p.m, from 1996 up to 2003.
12. Contributing as a resource person and programming the Morning “Aubowan” programme for SLRC, 1994-1995
13. Programming the Orientation programme for new students of Faculty of Social
Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2005
14. Programming the orientation programme of Postgraduate students for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, 2005

a. Books, Scholarly work not submitted for a degre

b. Books, Scholarly work submitted for a degree.

c. Monographs.

d. Chapters in Books, Scholarly work.

e. Editing of Collections of Essays other than journals.
1. Chief Editor, Madya Vimarshi-volume 01, Classical journal of Mass Communication, Abaya     Printers, Kelaniya, 1993
2. Chief Editor-MadyaVimarshi, Classical journal of Mass Communication, Vol;02, Sahan Printers, Srijayawardanapura, Srilanka, 1996
3. Editorial Consultant, Chiranthana-02, the journal of Historical Studies, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1996
4. Editor-Sanniwedana, Classical journal of Mass Communication- Dept, of Mass Communication ,Volume 01, Godage Publishers, Colombo, 2001
5. Chief editor-Madya Vimarshi, Classical journal of Mass Communication, Dept, of Mass Communication,Vol;03, Print and Printers, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2003
6. Chief Editor-MadyaVimarshi, Classical Journal of Mass Communication, Dept, of Mass Communication,Vol;04, ICS Creations, Makola, Sri Lanka, 2005
7. Chief Editor, ‘Madya Vimarshi- Sanniwedana lipi Sangrahaya’ - A Collection of Communication Articles- Volume VIII, Author Publication, Sri Lanka, 2014.
8. Chief Editor, ‘Madya Vimarshi- Sanniwedana lipi Sangrahaya’ - A Collection of Communication Articles- Volume VII, Author Publication, Sri Lanka, 2013.
9. Chief Editor, ‘Madya Vimarshi- Sanniwedana lipi Sangrahaya’ – A Collection of
Communication Articles - Volume VI, Author Publication, Sri Lanka, 2012.
10. Chief Editor, “The Communicator”, Volume I, Published by Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2012.
11. Editor, Journal of Mass Communication, Published by Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2009
12. Co Editor, News Letter: Volume 06, University of Kelaniya, 2008
13. Co Editor, News Letter: Volume 05, University of Kelaniya, 2008
14. Chief Editor, ‘Madya Vimarshi-Sanniwedana lipi Sangrahaya’ - A Collection of
Communication Articles- Volume V, Author Publication, Sri Lanka, 2007.
15. Chief Editor, “The Communicator”, Volume II, Published by Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2013.
16. Co Editor, News Letter: Volume 04, University of Kelaniya, 2007
17. Co Editor, News Letter: Volume 03, University of Kelaniya, 2007
18. Co Editor, News Letter: Volume 02, University of Kelaniya, 2007

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a. Articles in Academic Volumes.
1.'Small group communication', Wijayarathna felicitation Volume, Language Literature and Culture review(Bhashawa sahithya saha sanskruthika wimarshana), 128-130 pp, Department of Sinhala, University of Kelaniya State Press, Colombo, 1993.
2. “History of Local Writings and its aspect”, Puwathpath Kala Sameeksha, A Publication by Sri Lanka Press Council, State Press,Colombo,1993,32-36 pp
3. 'Media Control and Freedom of self expression', Puwathpath Kala Sameeksha, 140- 146 pp, A Publication by Srilanka Press Council, Government Press, Colombo,1998.
4. 'Perspectives of the origins of the Rodi cast; A Group communicational analysis', Sarasavi Magazine, 62-70pp, The memorial collection for 50th Independence anniversary, Abhaya press, Kadawatha, 1998.
5. 'An aspect of Wilbur Shramm Communication Model', Communication Journal, 32- 36pp, 2nd Volume , Godage publication, Colombo, 2003.
6. 'Folk-Lyrics and Its Social Communication', Sarasavi-Social Science Academic Journal, 2nd volloum, 33-54pp, A publication of the Department of Archaeology,
University of Kelaniya 2004.
7. 'A study of the issues regarding the freedom of Journalists', Literature (Sahithya) Journal, 2004 special publication, 74-77pp, Publication by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Wishwa graphics pvt,Ltd, Pannipitiya, 2004.
8. 'An Analysis of Media Culture', Sahithya 2004 special publication, 279-285pp,
Publication by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Wishwa graphics pvt,Ltd,Pannipitiya, 2005.
9. 'An explanation of Giber and Johnson’s communication Model', JanamadhyawedayaA collection of Sociological studies, 18-21pp, A publication by Sripalee Campus, University of Colombo,Horana, 2005.
10. 'The Audience in communication Theory and Research', Janamadhyawedaya-A collection of Sociological studies, A publication by Sripalee Campus, University of Colombo, Horana, 2005.
11. 'The communicational aspects of Folk-lyrics', Sarasavi, Social science academic Journal, 3rd Volume, 39-49pp, A publication of the department of Archeaology, university of Kelaniya,2006,
12. ‘Social Responsibility and Propaganda’, Rupawahini Sameeksha, Page 74-77, Department of Cultural affairs, January 2014.
13. ‘An Ingress to Independence Refers to Sathdarmarathnawaliya’, 66 Nidahasata
Sampraweshayak: Volume of Sri Lankan Academic Articles, page 56-63, Department
of Government Information, Colombo, January 2014.
14. ‘Media Literacy’, Media Today: volume I, Page 47-48’Creative Media Corporation, January, 2014.
15. ‘Strength of Verbal Capability in Listening’, Media Today: Volume I, Page 07-08, Creative Media Corporation, April 2014.
16. Public Opinion, Media Today: Volume I, Page 13-15, Creative Media Corporation, April 2014.
17. ‘Complications raised about Vulgar Publications’, Madya Vimarshi: Volume VIII – Sanniwadana Lipi Sangrahaya, Page 17-22, Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2014.
18. ‘Few Problems about Journalist Freedom’, Madya Vimarshi: Volume II, Page 36-41,
Collection of Communication Articles, Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2013.
19. ‘Freedom of Expression overview of Longstanding Journalist’, ‘Seelawansha Abinandana Shasthreeya Sangrahaya’, Page 22-28, Colombo, 2013.
20. An Importance of study Communication, Media Today: Volume I, Creative Media Corporation. Page 77-78. Colombo, 2013.
21. ‘Sri Lankan Writing History and its Landmarks’, Madya Vimarshi VII, ‘Sanniwadana Lipi Sangrahaya’, Page 01-14. Department of Mass Communication, University of
Kelaniya, 2013.
22. ‘Introduction to Media Culture’, Madya Vimarshi VI, Sanniwadana Lipi Sangrahaya, Page 41-49, Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2012.
23. ‘George Garber’s Model and Semiology’, Media and Semiotics, Page 23-29, Media Research Center, Sripali Campus, University of Colombo, 2012.
24. ‘Characteristics of Good Announcer’, The Communicator, Volume I, Page 18-19, Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2012.
25. ‘Traditional Communication Methods for Rural Development’, ‘Nuwana’, Volume II, Page 206 – 213, Ministry of Education, Colombo, 2011.
26. ‘The Value of Media Education for Children’, ‘Harasara’ Award Ceremony Volume, Page 01- 08, ‘Sanjanani’ Annual Media Festival, Department of Mass Communication, UniversSity of Kelaniya, 2011.
27. ‘Buddhist Monastics and Colum Writing’, ‘Yathiwarayekuge Katu satahan’, Rev. Pathegama Gnanissara Felicitation Volume, Page 13-20, Godage Publications, 2011.
28. ‘Origin and Evolution of New Media’, ‘Sanjanani’ Annual Media Festival Volume, Page 28-30, Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2011.
29. ‘Freedom of Expression and journalist’, ‘Madya Sameeksha’, Volume I, Page 18-25, Press Council of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 2010.
30. ‘Introduction to Organizational Communication’, Rupawahini Samiksha –2008, Department of cultural affairs, Page 13-16.
31. ‘The necessity of Creative Communication’, ‘Janmadya Sanskruthiya ha Samajaya’ Page 78-82, Godage Publication, 2010. 32. ‘Organizational Communication and Contemporary Media World’, ‘Wimal Disanayaka and Communication World’, Page 108-114, Edited by Prof. Kulathilaka Kumarasingha, 2009.
33. ‘The Educational Value of Television’, ITN – ‘Thisawasaraka asi disi Pelahara’, Page 62-66, Independent Television Network, Sri Lanka, 2009.
34. ‘Introduction to Sri Lankan Communication History’, ‘Sarasavi’: A Collection of Academic Articles of Social Sciences, Volume IV, Page 75-84, Department of Archeology, University of Kelaniya, 2008.
35. ‘Religious Communication’, Preface of ‘Sadaham Sanwada’: Edited by Rev.Paathegama Gnaneswara Thero, Page 8-12, Godage Publication, 2008.
36. ‘New Media and Sri Lankan Culture’, Sanjanani Media Festival Volume, Page 09-11 Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2008.
37. ‘Small Trends of Communication defeat to Mass Media’, National Monthly Magazine, ‘Muragala’ Page 41-44, November, 2007.
38. ‘The Social Strength of journalist’, ‘Desathiaya, Magazine’, page 13-14, Department of Government Information, Colombo, November, 2007.
39. ‘Media Role to Improvement of Folk Arts’, Madya Vimarshi V, Sanniwadana Lipi Sangrahaya, (A Collection of Communication Articles- Volume V), Page 01- 17,Author Publication, Sri Lanka, 2007.

40. ‘Media Culture’, Sannivadeana Piya Hasara: 10th Anniversary Volume of ‘Lakhanda’ Radio,Sri Lanka, Page 11-14,Published by Independent Television Networks, Sri
Lanka, 2006.
41. ‘Communication Theory Researcher and receiver’, ‘Janamadyaweedaya’, Page 21-29, Media Research Center, Sripali Campus, University of Colombo, 2006.
42. ‘Traditional Communication for Asian Countries’, Page 37-50, A Special Volume of Asian Seminar series, Department of Sinhala, University of Kelaniya, 2014.
43. ‘What is Critical Theory and Listening’, ‘Sanniwedana’, Page 20-23, 3rd Volume, Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, 2013.
 

b. Research Publication in non-refereed journals.
1. “Is Perestroika the end of Russia?”, Peramaga Magazine, 3-4pp, Pioneer offset Printers, Colombo,1991.
2. “Russian Mass Media”, Peramaga Magazine, 32-33pp, Pioneer offset Printers, Colombo,1990.
3. “Folk-Lyrics and Communication”, Sanskruthika Puranaya Magazine 1st Volume, 8- 9pp. No 03,Pionner lanka, Colombo,1992.
4. “Soviet Communication Concept”, Media Journal-01 (Madhya Vemarshee), 30-38pp, Abhaya publication,Kadawatha, 1993.
5. “Animal communication”, Chinthaka Magezine-classical Journal, 71-74pp, 10^th Volume, Pubudu Press, Makola, 1994.
6. “True Communicator –Buddhist perspective”, Shrawya Wahina, 9-10pp, SLRC Publication, 1994.
7. “What is the role of the Mass Media”, Media Journal-01 (Madhya Wemarshee), 65- 79pp, Abhaya publication,Kadawatha. 1996.
8. "Talking in Silence”, Sannivedakaya (The communicator) No -02, 6p, print and print Graphics, Colombo, October 1999.
9. "The habit of Reading tradition has fallen”, Wathmana-National News Magazine, 11- 12pp, Upali News paper Pvt Ltd..,no-04, 1999.
10. ''An analysis of David K. Barlow Communication Model”, Communication Journal, 13-17pp, Godage Publication, Colombo. 2001/No 1.
11. “Religious Communication”, Rathnadeepa Megazine, 36-37pp, Saudi Arabia, MayAugust 2001.
12. “Third Eye-Column writing”, Young Journalist, 1p, No-06 Ravaya publishers, November, 2002.
13. “Third Eye-Column writing”, Young Journalist, 1p, No-06 Rawaya publishers, November 2003.
14. “Identification of Mass Consciousness by Folk-Lore”, Media Journal-03 (Madhya Wemarshee), 9-21pp, print and print Graphics, Colombo 2003.
15. “Third Eye-Column writing”, Young Journalist,,No-01,Joung Journalist publication,2003 August 2nd Volloum,2p
16. "communication to the heart via the eyes", Lanka camera, 16p, color creation, Kadawatha, 2003 July.
17. “Lyrics and Communication”, Siyath Rawaya Magazine, 151-157pp, News Broadcasting Unit of Ananda College, Dayawansa Jayakodi pvt Ltd. Publication 2004.
18. “Perspectives of Religious Communication within 2500 years period”, Lanka Pride, 48-49pp, 12 volume, No-02, published by Sri Lanka Link Cultural Circle, London, 2005.
 

Research Abstracts, Presentations at conference of professional associations etc.