Professor
Social Sciences and Languages
Email : lalithkpl@yahoo.com
CURRICULUM VITAE
01. PERSONAL DATA
1.1 Name with initials: Dr. K.P.L. Nishantha Patabandi
1.2 Full Name: Kaluthanthiri Patabandi Lalith Nishantha Patabandi
1.3 Present Position: Senior Lecturer Grade I
1.4 Office Address: Department of Geography & Environmental Management
Sabaragamwa University of Sri Lanka
PO Box 02, Belihuloya.
1.5 Private Address: No 3/115, Wattegedara Polgahawela
1.6 Telephone:
Office – 045 2280022
Private - 037 2241401
0718297357
lalithkpl@yahoo.com
1.7 Date of Birth: 28th June, 1969
1.9 Age: 48 Years
1.10 Sex: Male
1.11 Civil Status: Married
2. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
2.1 First Degree B.A. Special in Geography - 2nd Class
University of Colombo (1995)
2.2 Post Graduate Degree M.A. in Geography
University of Colombo (2001)
PhD In Geography (2013) University of Kelaniya
2.3 Proficiency in English
Certificate Course in English , University of Colombo – Level 3 (1995)
3. EMPLOYMENT RECORDS
3.1 2011.02. 01 – to date Senior Lecturer - Grade I Department of Geography & Environmental Management
Sabaragamwa University of Sri Lanka
3.2 2005.02. 01 – 2011.01.31 Senior Lecturer - Grade II Department of Social Sciences
Sabaragamwa University of Sri Lanka
3.3 2001.10.01 – 2005.01.31 Lecturer Department of Natural Resources
Faculty of Applied Science, Sabaragamwa University of Sri Lanka
3.4 1996.11.01 - 2001.09.31 Lecturer (Probationary) Department of Natural Resources
Faculty of Applied Science, Sabaragamwa University of Sri Lanka
3.5 1995.12.01 - 1996.10.30 Temporary Tutor, Department of Geography, University of Colombo
4. ADMINISTRATIVE POSTS HELD IN THE UNIVERSITY
4.1 2015.05.18 up to date Head/Department of Geography & Environmental Management
Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
4.2 2014.10.01 – 2015.05.17 Head/Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
4.3 Several times from 1015 Acting Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
4.4 2010.10.08 up to date Programme Coordinator/Geography, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
4.5 2006.05.01 – 2007.05.01 Course Coordinator M Sc in Ayurvedic Hospital Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
4.6 2003.11.01 – 2005. 01.31 Course Coordinator, Post Graduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management, Faculty of Applied Science,
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
4.7 2000.09.01 – 2003.03.01 Coordinator – B Sc in Natural Resources,Department of Natural Resources,
Faculty of Applied Science,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
4.8 1999.09.15 – 2005.01.31 Reproductive Health Counselor, Faculty of Applied Sciences,
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
4.9 2000.01.01 – 2001.12.31 Student Counselor, Faculty of Applied Sciences,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
4.10 1998.10.16 – 1999.10.15 Academic Sub Worden, Faculty of Applied Sciences,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
4.11 1999.10.08 – 2005.01.31 Faculty coordinator to career guidance Counseling, Faculty of Applied Sciences,
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
5. MEMBERSHIPS IN BOARDS/COMMITTEES
5.1 Member of the Research Grant Committee, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
5.2 Member of the Concept Paper Report writing Committee, Third stage of the Faculty complex, Faculty of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
5.3 Member of the Career Development Committee, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
5.4 Member of the Board of Study, Institute of Indigenous studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
5.5 Member of the Board of Study, B.A (External) degree programme, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
5.6 Member of the Board of Study, M Sc in Ayurvedic Hospital Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
5.7 Member of the Summing up Panel from 23rd to 25th 2009 , Symposium on Traditional Knowledge 2009 conducted by the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
5.8 Examination panel member from 19th to 20th March 2004, Presentation of Research Project Reports of BS.c in Natural Resources, Food Science and Technology and Physical Sciences in Faculty of Applied sciences.
5.9 Examination panel member from 23rd to 24th January 2003, Presentation of theses of Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management
5.10 Examination panel member from 13th to 15th March 2003, Presentation of Research Project Reports of BS.c in Natural Resources, Food Science and Technology and Physical Sciences in Faculty of Applied sciences.
5.11 Examination panel member from 25th to 27th February 2002, Presentation of Research Project Reports of BS.c in Natural Resources, Food Science and Technology and Physical Sciences in Faculty of Applied sciences.
5.12 Examination panel member from 27th to 28th January 2001, Presentation of theses of Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management
5.13 President, Storage wholesale Evaluation Committee in Faculty of Applied Sciences
6. VISITING LECTURER
6.1 2014 Visiting Lecturer - ( Practical Geography) in External Degree Programme and Extension Services Unit in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for BA General(External) Degree Program - 2014
6.2 2010 Visiting Lecturer - ( Practical Geography) in External Degree Programme and Extension Services Unit in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for BA General(External) Degree Program - 2010
6.3 2005 Visiting Lecturer - (Aerial Photo Interpretation) in Faculty of Applied Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for B Sc in Natural Resources Management.
6.4 2003/2004 Visiting Lecturer - (Data Management) in Faculty of Applied Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management in 2003/2004.
6.5 2003/2004 Visiting Lecturer - (Business Statistics) in Faculty of Applied Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management in 2003/2004.
6.6 2003/2004 Visiting Lecturer - (Human Resources Management) in Faculty of Applied Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management in 2003/2004.
6.7 2001/2002 Visiting Lecturer - ( Statistics and Research Methodology) in Faculty of Applied Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management in 2001/2002.
6.8 2001/2002 Visiting Lecturer - (Statistics) in Faculty of Applied Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management in 2001/2002.
6.9 1999/2000 Visiting Lecturer - (Statistics and Research Methodology) in Faculty of Applied Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management in 1999/2000.
6.10 1999/2000 Visiting Lecturer – (Statistics) in Faculty of Applied Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management in 1999/2000.
6.11 1998 Visiting Lecturer – (Cartography) in Department of Social Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
7. RESOURCE PERSON/TRAINING PROGRAMS
7.1 2014.8.21 -29 Resource Person – Medical Statistics Training Programme for Ayurvedic doctors in Department of Ayurveda, in Wayaba Training center, Wariyapola
7.2 2013.9.02 - 06 Resource Person – Medical Statistics Training Programme for Ayurvedic doctors in Department of Ayurveda, in Wayaba Training center, Wariyapola
7.3 2012.8.03 - 04 Resource Person – Medical Statistics Training Programme for Ayurvedic doctors in Department of Ayurveda, in Ayurvedic commissioners’ office, Central Province, Kundasale.
7.4 2012.7.27 - 28 Resource Person – Medical Statistics Training Programme for Ayurvedic doctors in Department of Ayurveda, in Ayurvedic commissioners’ office, Central Province, Kundasale.
7.5 2003.12.17 Resource Person – Applied Statistics Training Programme for Technical Officers in Department of Agriculture, in Office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture, Monaragala.
7.6 2006.11.20 Resource Person - Applied Statistics Training Programme for Medical officers in the Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital, Rajagiriya, Colombo.
8. POST HELD IN UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION
8.1 2015 to date Vice President of Sri Lanka Association of Geographers (SLAG)
8.2 2015/2016 Assistant Secretary of Sabaragamuwa University Teachers Association.
8.3 2017/2018 Assistant Secretary of Sabaragamuwa University Teachers Association.
8.4 2014/2015 Secretary of Sabaragamuwa University Teachers Association.
8.5 200/2006 Vice President of Sabaragamuwa University Teachers Association.
8.6 2005/2006 Senior Trashier of Geography Association, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
8.7 2002 - 2005 President of Sabaragamuwa University Applied Science Teachers Association
8.8 2000 -2005 Senior Trashier of PREBATHAYA, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
8.9 2001/2002 Trashier of University Teachers Association ,Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
8.10 1998 - 2000 President of Welfare Society of Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
8.11 1996 - 2005 Member of Library Committee at Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
8.12 Faculty agent for “KALA SANSADA” Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
8.13 1996 - 2001 Vice President of “ University Teachers Association”(1996-2001) Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
8.14 2000 Member of Environmental & Community Development Committee at Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
8.15 1993 President of “Geography students Society”, University of Colombo Sri Lanka.
9. MEMBERSHIPS
9.1 From 1996 Life Member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
9.2 From 1998 Member of Sri Lanka Association of Geographers(SLAG).
9.3 From 1999 Member of Applied Statistics Association in Sri Lanka
10. EDITING
10.1 2015 to date Member of the Editorial Board - “Boogolavidya Thorathuru” Journal publications of The Sri Lanka Association of Geographers(SLAG)
10.2 1999 - 2000 Member of the Editorial Board - “ABSTRACTS 1999/2000 (Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management Thesis Presentation) Faculty of applied sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
10.3 2000 - 2001 Member of the Editorial Board - “ABSTRACTS 2000/2001 (Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Hospital Management Thesis Presentation) Faculty of applied sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
9. EXAMINATION WORKS
9.1 2010 Chief Examiner - Advanced Level Examination conducted by the Department of Examination.
9.2 2014 Chief Examiner - Advanced Level Examination conducted by the Department of Examination.
9.3 2015 Chief Examiner - Advanced Level Examination conducted by the Department of Examination.
9.4 2016 Chief Examiner - Advanced Level Examination conducted by the Department of Examination.
9.5 2017 Chief Examiner - Advanced Level Examination conducted by the Department of Examination.
11. PUBLICATIONS
11 (a) Research Articles in Refereed Journals
ii. Nishantha Patabandi KPL (2017) , Identification of anthropogenic Impacts to Environmental Degradation of Heenela Streem in Sittharagoda, The full paper, Australia and New Zealand Journal of Social Science, Environment and sociology, Vol 3, Issue 2, February 2017, 82 – 91pp
iii. Nishantha, K.P.L 2013. Selection priorities for small tanks Renovation using Pair wise Ranking PRA tool (A case study in Galgamuwa DS Division). The full paper, Sabaragamuwa University Journal (In Sinhala).
iv. Nishantha, K.P.L 2013. Socio Economic changes effect from The Renovation of Small Tanks in Dry Zone in Sri (Case study in Galgamuwa DS Division). The full paper, International Journal Of arts and Commerce, Center for Enhancing Knowledge ,UK, Vol.2 No. 8, pp 47 - 64
v. Nishantha, K.P.L 2008. Technical, Socio Economic and Institutional Context of Small Tanks in Sri Lanka (Case study in Galgamuwa DS Division). The full paper, Sabaragamuwa University Journal (In Sinhala).
vi Nishantha, K.P.L 2009. Socio Economic Changes Due to the Renovation of Small Tanks in the Dry Zone Area in Sri Lanka (Case study in Galgamuwa DS Division). The full, Sabaragamuwa University Journal (In Sinhala).
vii Effects of Fertilizer Subsidy to mitigate Poverty of paddy farmers - (Case study in Galgamuwa DS Division). The full paper, Prof. Dayananda Somasundadara felicitate research proceedings , Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (In Sinhala).
11 (b) Published in Abstract Forms
ii. Sandamali GDN, Nishantha KPL & Pahalawatthearachi W., (2004) Species Zonation and Microhabitats in Mangroves of Negambo Lagoon, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Presentation, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2004,7p (My contribution is 25 %)
iii Ranathunge MSAAS, Nishantha KPL & Atapattu JP., (2004) Assessment of Agroforestry Systems Practices in Monaragala District – Sri Lanka, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Presentation, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2004,13p (My contribution is 25 %)
iv. Lakmali AJYN, Nishantha KPL & Ranasinghe H., (2003An Assessment of diversity and Socio-Economic Status of Kalamatiya Sanctuary, The Abstract Proceeding of The ninth Annual Forestry and Environment Symposium, Department of Forestry & Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, 2003,26p (My contribution is 25 %)
v. Sandamali GDN, Nishantha KPL & Pahalawatthearachi W., (2004) Factors Affecting for distribution and Zonation of Mangroves in the Natural Mangrove Strand at Kadolkele, Nigombo, Abstract, The Proceedings of the Tenth Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 2004,20p (My contribution is 25 %)
vi. Nishantha Patabandi KPL, (2006) Population Pressure on Agricultural Land: A Case Study Within the Elpitiya divisional Secretariat Division of the Galle district, Sri Lanka, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of First International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2006,245p
vii. Nishantha KPL, (2008) Technical, Socio Economic and Institutional context of Small tanks in Sri Lanka: A case study in Galgamuwa DS Division, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya 2008,86p
viii. Nishantha KPL,,Najim MMM & Dangalla NK (2010) Influence of Small Tank Renovation on Floral Diversity around the Renovated Small tanks-: A PRA Analysis from the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya 2010,70p (My contribution was 80%)
ix. Nishantha KPL,,Najim MMM & Dangalla NK (2009) Changes in Amphibian and Reptile species living around tank environments due to Renovation of small tanks in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka- A case study from Galgamuwa DS Division, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya 2009,62p (My contribution was 80%)
x. Nishantha KPL,,Najim MMM & Dangalla NK (2009) Bird diversity due to small tank renovation in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka - A case study from Galgamuwa DS Division, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya 2009,63p (My contribution was 80%)
xi. Nishantha KPL,,Najim MMM & Dangalla NK (2009) Application of PRA tool to study fish diversity variations due to small tank renovation- A case study from Galgamuwa DS Division, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya 2009,64p (My contribution was 80%)
xii. Nishantha KPL,Samarasinghe SAAD (2009) Influence of Fertilizer subsidies to mitigate poverty of farmer communities as a Regional Development strategy- A case study from Galgamuwa DS Division, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya 2009,65p (My contribution was 80%)
xiii. Nishantha KPL,,Najim MMM & Dangalla NK, (2010) Village tank renovation induced changes in aquatic plant varities, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya 2010,71p (My contribution was 80%)
ivx Nishantha KPL,,Najim MMM & Dangalla NK, (2010) Changes in Mammal abundance due to small tank renovation-A case study from the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya 2010,72p (My contribution was 80%)
vx. Ediriweera, E.A.N.S.& Nishantha K.P.L. (2016) Identification of the Geographical Factors Which Influence Activated Carbon from Coconut Shells: With Special Reference to Dry Zone, Wet Zone and Intermediate Zone, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,72p (My contribution was 40%)
vxi. Kumarawatthege K.P.M..& Nishantha K.P.L. (2016) Geographical Factors Which Influence the Qualities of Coconut Water: (With Special Reference of three Climatic Zones in Sri Lanka, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,74p (My contribution was 40%)
vxii. Kumari T.P.G.R.P.& Nishantha K.P.L. (2016) The Environmental and Social Impacts in Mahaweli River Area Due to Sand Mining (With Special Reference to Mahiyanganaya Divisional Secretariat Division), Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,75p (My contribution was 40%)
vxiii. Madhumali S.R.G.S..& Nishantha K.P.L. (2016) Identification of Human Activities Which Influence the Sustainability of Ecosystem in Kalamatiya Lagoon, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,76p (My contribution was 40%)
ixx. Nandasooriya W.M.Y.S. & Nishantha K.P.L. (2016) The Effects of the Waste Management for Sustainable Development in Badulla City, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,78p (My contribution was 40%)
xx. Priyadarshani K.K.U.& Nishantha K.P.L. (2016) Identification of Anthropogenic Impacts to Environmental Degradation of HeenEla Stream in Elpitiya, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,80p (My contribution was 40%)
xxi. Nimali D.R.A. & Nishantha K.P.L. (2015) Study Biodiversity and Impacts of Harmful Human Activities in Kurulu Kale Reserve, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,87p (My contribution was 40%)
xxii. Sepali K.D. & Nishantha K.P.L. (2016) A Study of Adverse Effects of human Activities on the Sustainable Existence and the Use of Chandrika Wewa, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,89p (My contribution was 40%)
xxiii. Perera O.N. & Nishantha K.P.L. (2016) Development & Usage Capacity of Panadura fishery Harbor as a Sustainable Development Project, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,91p (My contribution was 40%)
xxiv. Fernando W.K.S. & Nishantha K.P.L. (2015) Eligibility of Using Aluminum as a Substitute to Wood in Producing Furniture by Way of Strategy to Reduction of Deforestation, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,97p (My contribution was 40%)
xxv. Shiromi S. & Nishantha K.P.L. (2015) Contribution of fishery Industry to Mitigate the Rural Poverty in Jaffna Divisional Secretariat Division, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,99p (My contribution was 40%)
xxvi. Herath H.M.S.K. & Nishantha K.P.L. (2015) A study to Identify How Variation of Rainfall Affects to the Current Paddy Yield: A case study in Kubukwewa Gramaniladari division of Kotawehera Regional Secretariat Division in Kurunegala district, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,100p (My contribution was 40%)
xxvii. Mendis A.S.D. & Nishantha K.P.L. (2015) Geographical Investigation of Baduludena Isolated village Using Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,113p (My contribution was 40%)
xxviii. Piremini K. & Nishantha K.P.L. (2015) The Role of Small Tanks in Irrigated Agriculture at Vavuniya North District Secretariat, Abstract, The Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015,118p (My contribution was 40%)
xxix. Abewardena N.Y.,Atapattu J.P. & Nishantha K.P.L. (1999) The Role of hospital committee to Developing Productivity: Case study using Ayurvedic hospitals in Southern Province , Abstract, The Post Graduate Diploma Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1999,3p (My contribution was 20%)
xxx. Keerthilatha, T.A. Thisera M.H.A & Nishantha K.P.L. (1999) The Quality & Problems of OPD service in Ayurvedic hospitals , Abstract, The Post Graduate Diploma Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1999,4p (My contribution was 20%)
xxxi. Danapala H.A., Thisera M.H.A & Nishantha K.P.L. (1999) Management Problems in Issuing Drugs from OPD section, Abstract, The Post Graduate Diploma Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1999,5p (My contribution was 20%)
xxxii. Kaluarachchi P., Gunathilaka N. & Nishantha K.P.L. (1999) Influence of The Management of Ayurvedic Health conservation methods to Sucsessfull Treatments, Abstract, The Post Graduate Diploma Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1999,6p (My contribution was 20%)
xxxiii. Vithanachchi K.M., Thisera M.H.M. & Nishantha K.P.L. (1999) Using Kansa & Abin in Ayurvedic Health Sector & Their Management Problems, Abstract, The Post Graduate Diploma Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1999,7p (My contribution was 20%)
xxxiv. Sadaseeli G.W.S.S., Ekanayake P. & Nishantha K.P.L. (1999) Problems to Distributing Ayurvedic Health System, Abstract, The Post Graduate Diploma Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1999,9p (My contribution was 20%)
xxxv. Mendis N.R.P., Atapattu J.P. & Nishantha K.P.L. (1999) Creating new Type of Role to Sustainable treatment in Ayurvedic Hospitals in Rural Area, Abstract, The Post Graduate Diploma Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1999,10p (My contribution was 20%)
xxxvi. Weerasekara K.R., Atapattu J.P. & Nishantha K.P.L. (1999) The Role of Ayurvedic Medical Officers to Primary Health Conservation, Abstract, The Post Graduate Diploma Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1999,18p (My contribution was 20%)
xxxvii. Perera P.S.A.R., Atapattu J.P. & Nishantha K.P.L. (1999) The Study to Identifing Formal Management System for Sustainable Drug Production, Abstract, The Post Graduate Diploma Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1999,19p (My contribution was 20%)
xxxviii. Somawansha R.C., Balalla N.P.B. & Nishantha K.P.L. (1999) Physical Facts Influence to the Production of Quality Drugs, Abstract, The Post Graduate Diploma Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1999,24p (My contribution was 20%)
xxxiv. Kandepola M.D.R., Balalla N.P.B. & Nishantha K.P.L. (1999) The fomal Stabalising Eight Types of Ayurveda and Related problems, Abstract, The Post Graduate Diploma Abstract Proceeding of Annual Research Session, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 1999,25p (My contribution was 20%)
12. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
i Working experience as research officer in the study of urban center of the Southern Area Development Project of the Ministry of Finance, Planning, Ethnic affair and National Integration.
ii Involved in preparing master plans for the Southern area with “JICK” (as a Research officer).
iii Ought SPSSPC+ Computer course as a Demonstrator, at the Department of Geography, University of Colombo.
iv I have participated at the work shop conducted on “ SCIETIFIC AND TECHNICAL WRITING ” held on 25th and 26th September 1997 at Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
v I have participated at the workshop conducted on “ UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS ” held on 16th October 1998 at Staff Development Center, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
vi I have participated at the workshop conducted on “ ENVIRONMENTAL MANEGEMENT AND EIA” held on 04th October 1998 at Staff Development Center, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
vii I have participated at the workshop conducted on “ HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL ” held on 30th April 1998 at Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
viii I have participated at the workshop conducted on “ CPMPUTER ADDED STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS ” held on ( )at Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
ix I have participated at the workshop conducted on “USE OF STATISTICS IN SCIENCE RESEARCH – STAGE I ” held on 01st July 2000 at Staff Development Center, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
x I have participated at the training programme conducted on “GEOGRAPHICAL INFOMATION SYSTEM (GIS) ” held on 19th - 29th September 2000 at IRDP Office Monaragala, Organized by IRDP, MICDP Monaragala and University of Colombo.
xi Complete the English training programme (Level 3) Conducted by Department of English, University of Colombo in 1991 – 1995.
xii Complete the General English Language Training (GELT) programme, Conducted by University grant commission in Sri Lanka in 1990.
xiii I have participated at the Conference conducted on “HIGHER EDUCATION AND EXIGENCIES OF THE WORLD OF WORK ” held on 9th April 2001 at BMICH in Colombo, Organized by Career Guidance Unit , University of Sri Jayawardenapura.
ix I have participated at the training programme conducted on“GEOGRAPHICAL INFOMATION SYSTEM (GIS) ” held on 01st – 10th June 2001 at IRDP Office Monaragala, Organized by IRDP, MICDP Monaragala and University of Colombo.
x I have participated at the training programme conducted on “Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) ” held on 08th – 11th November2001 at Staff Development Center, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
xi I have participated at the workshop which was organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka conducted on “ Improving English Language Skills of Academic Staff” held on 22nd December 2014 at Mount Field Hotel, Halpe’
xii I have participated at the workshop which was organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka conducted on “ Learning Management System” held on 11th & 12th November 2014 at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages.
xiii Prefect in G/Amugoda M.V since 1982 to 1986
xiv Head Prefect in G/Amugoda M.V since 1987 to 1988
xv President of “Buddhist Society”, G/ Amugoda M.V Amugoda, Elpitiya.
xvi President of “Literacy Society”, G/ Amugoda M.V Amugoda, Elpitiya.
xvii President of “Literacy Society”, G/ Amugoda M.V Amugoda, Elpitiya.
xviii President of “Agricultural Society”, G/ Amugoda M.V Amugoda, Elpitiya.
ixx Member of Environmental & Community Development Committee at Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
xx Senior Trashier of “ PREBATHAYA” Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
xxi Secretary of The Rural Development Association, Ratmalgoda GN division, Polgahawela from 2009 to up to date.