Dr. Pradeep Uluwaduge is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science attached to the Department of Social Sciences. He is passionate about his teaching, research, counseling, consultancies and administrative roles in the university. His teaching and research interests include International Relations, China - Sri Lanka Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Human Rights and Issues in Local Governance. He has published his research findings in both international and national reputed journals and other publications.

Awards, Scholarship and Fellowship

Excellent International Student Award, PhD in International Politics, awarded at the CCNU International Students' Graduation Ceremony and Excellent International Students Awarding Ceremony - 2021, CCNU, China.

Excellent International Student Award, PhD in International Politics, awarded at the CCNU International Students' Graduation Ceremony and Excellent International Students Awarding Ceremony - 2019, CCNU, China.

China Scholarship Council full scholarship for PhD in International Politics, awarded by China Scholarship Council, China, 2018-2021

NORHED-CPDS course fee waiver scholarship for Master of Arts Degree Programme in Peace and Development Studies,awarded by the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2015-17 Academic Year.

Best Student Award (Greatest Competence), Diploma in International Relations, awarded by the Bandaranaike Center for International Studies (BCIS), Sri Lanka, 2010.

NOMA scholarship for Master in Public Policy and Governance (MPPG), awarded by North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2009-11.

International Relations, China - Sri Lanka Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Human Rights, Issues in Local Governance

The Geopolitical Importance of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean Region: Reference to China’s Geopolitical Interests towards Sri Lanka

Books

Uluwaduge, Pradeep and Pathirana, Chandana. 2023. Public Administration: Concepts and Theories. Colombo: Samira Publications. (In Sinhala)

Textbook Chapters

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Godagama. Ayesha. 2022. Conflict and Peace. In Saman, Handaragama. ed. Political Sociology V. Colombo: Samira Publications. Chapter. 02. Pp. 103-141. (In Sinhala)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. 2019. Political Development. In Saman, Handaragama. ed. Political Sociology III. Colombo: Samira Publications. Chapter. 02. Pp. 54-93. (In Sinhala)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep and Dickwella. Ranjith. 2017. Nation-Building and Religion in Post-Colonial South Asian States: Sri Lankan and Indian Experiences. In Susantha Rasnayeke and Prabath Galagamage. eds. Sociology of South Asia. Colombo: S. Godage and Sons. Chapter. 12. Pp. 401-430. (In Sinhala)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. 2014. Religion and Politics. In Saman, Handaragama. ed. Political Sociology II. Colombo: Samira Publications. Chapter. 06. Pp. 120-148. (In Sinhala)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Handaragama, Saman. 2013. An Introduction to Political Sociology. In Saman, Handaragama. ed. Political Sociology I. Colombo: Samira Publications. Chapter. 01. Pp. 15-30. (In Sinhala)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 2013. Behaviouralism and Study of Politics. In Saman, Handaragama. ed. Political Sociology I. Colombo: Samira Publications. Chapter. 02. Pp. 31-56. (In Sinhala)

Book Chapters in Felicitation Volume

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Rasnayake, Susantha. 2013. A Critical Analysis of Greek and Roman Conceptions of Citizenship. In Rev. Rasnakawawe Sangarathana. ed. Chanoddipana. Venerable Nugethanne Sri Felicitation. Rambukwelle Prapanchasara Thera. Peradeniya: Sri Sambuddhathwa Jayanthi Dharma Pusthakalaya. Pp. 433-445.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 2010. The Evolution and Contemporary Trends of Cyprus Conflict: An Analysis. In Rev. Palmadulle, Dammika. ed. Abicharana. Felicitation Volume of Venerable Vehalle Dammapala Nayaka Thera. Colombo: Cyber Gate Service Pvt. Ltd.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 2009. Contribution Made by the Samuel P. Huntington for Study of Politics. In Ranjan, Lal. Gammeddage. ed. Prajna. Felicitation Volume of Venerable Rambukwelle Pannasara Thera. Colombo: S. Godage and Sons. Pp. 44-66.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 2009. Contribution Made by the Ancient Greek Philosophers for Study of Politics: An Analysis. In Rev. Uduwahara, Ananda. et.al. eds. Prasadini. Felicitation Volume of Venerable Dawuldena Pagnasara Thera. Colombo: Wijesiri Book Publisher. Pp. 195-215.

Articles in English (Indexed International Journals)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. 2018. Mitigating the Human-Crocodile Conflict in Sri Lanka: A Study Based on the Nilwala River Area in Matara District. In: D. Amaratunga and R. Haigh (eds), Procedia Engineering, Vol. 212. Pp. 994-1001. (Indexed in ELSEVIER-Science Direct).

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. 2018. Understanding Disaster Risk and Mitigation: Special Reference to Ratnapura District. In: D. Amaratunga and R. Haigh (eds), Procedia Engineering, Vol. 212. Pp. 1034-1039. (Indexed in ELSEVIER-Science Direct).

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. 2018. Analysis of Causes and Effects of Coastal Erosion and Environmental Degradation in Southern Coastal Belt of Sri Lanka. In: D. Amaratunga and R. Haigh (eds), Procedia Engineering, Vol. 212. Pp. 1010-1017. (Indexed in ELSEVIER-Science Direct).

Articles in English (Open Access, Refereed, and Biannual International Journal)

Uluwaduge. Pradeep. et.al. 2013. Women’s Economic Participation in Rural Development. In International Journal of Education and Research. Vol. 1. No. 8. Australia: Contemporary Research Center. Pp. 101-118. (Indexed in DRJI and other indexes).

Uluwaduge. Pradeep. et.al. 2013. The Role of Informal Women Entrepreneurs in Livelihood Development and Regional Development. In International Journal of Arts and Commerce. Vol. 2. No. 5. UK: Center for Enhancing Knowledge. Pp. 1-15. (Indexed in DRJI and other indexes).

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Dikwella, Ranjith. 2012. Problems and Challenges Faced by the Local Government Authorities in Delivering Health Services in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Matara Municipal Council. In International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. Vol. 2, No. 3. New Delhi: Research India Publications. Pp. 239-258.

Articles in English (Open Access, Refereed, and Biannual National Journal)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 2022. China-Sri Lanka Economic Relations: Opportunities and Challenges for Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 02. Issue 02. Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Pp. 79-91.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. 2013. Diffusion of Religious Values and Repositioning the God Sakra in Sinhalese Religious Pantheon: The Case of New Lakshmi Shrine in Kataragama. In Modern Sri Lankan Studies: A Journal of the Social Sciences. Vol. IV. No 01. Sri Lanka: University of Peradeniya. Pp. 100-123.

Articles in Sinhala (Open Access, Refereed, and Biannual National Journal)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Perera, P. G. S. S. 2022. The Role of the Civil Society in the Aragalaya in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to the Bar Association of Sri Lanka and Federation of University Teachers’ Associations. In Akyana. Vol. 7. Issue 02. Belihuloya: Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Community Studies (CIKCS), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Pp. 190-215.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. 2022. The Impact of Micro Credit on Women’s Empowerment: A Study Based on Galenbidunuwava Divisional Secretariat Area. In Upali, Weerakoon. ed. Samaja Vimasuma. Vol. 20. University of Peradeniya: Department of Sociology. Pp. 145-178.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Kamalarathna, Thusara. 2013. The Role of the NGOs in Disaster Management: Sri Lankan Experience. In Daya, Amarasekara. and Thusara, Kamalarathna. eds. Samaja Vimasuma. Vol. 15. University of Peradeniya: Department of Sociology. Pp. 124-172.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Rasnayake, Susantha. 2013. The Reality of Global Consumption Pattern and Decline of the Environment: An Environment Sociological Analysis. In Manoj, Ariyarathna. ed. Sabaragamuwa Visvaviddiyaliya Sastriya Sangahaya. Vol. 7. Belihuloya: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Pp. 95-115.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. 2013. Application of International Law in Domestic Legal System: Sri Lankan Experiences. In Manoj, Ariyarathna. ed. Sabaragamuwa Visvaviddiyaliya Sastriya Sangahaya. Vol. 7. Belihuloya: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Pp. 213-226.

Articles in Sinhala (Non-refereed Journal)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Rasnayake, Susantha. 2013. A study of Child Rights Protection Mechanism in Sri Lanka. In Sambasha. 2010/11. Vol. 18. Colombo: Ministry of Education (Piriven Education Unit). Pp. 839-861.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 2011. The Bhikku in Sri Lankan Politics. In Sambasha. 2009/10. Vol. 17. Colombo: Ministry of Education (Piriven Education Unit). Pp. 727-750.

Published Full Papers at the International Conferences and Symposiums

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Invisible Economic Contribution of Housewives in Rural Sri Lanka, the paper was presented at the Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE) – 2014, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 18^th and 19^th December 2014.

Published Abstract and Extended Abstract at the International Conferences and Symposiums

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Madushani, N. G. D. N. The Impact of Social Media on Women’s Political Participation: With Special Reference to the Presidential Election in 2019, the paper was presented at 1^st International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages (ICSSL - 2023), Sri Lanka. 11-12 January 2023.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Geo-Spatial Analysis of Recorded Dengue Cases in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka, the paper was presented at the International Research and Invocations Symposium on Dengue Amidst the Pandemic, Sri Lanka. 16-17 March 2022.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Decentralization of Power and Its Impact on Regional Development and Rural Development in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, the paper was presented at the 8^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 1-3 December 2021.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Mendis, P. R. Exploring Realities of Local Government Health Service Delivery: An Empirical Evidence from Balanagoda Urban Council, the paper was presented at the 7^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 14^th and 15^th November 2019.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. The Post-Conflict Tension between the Sinhalese-Buddhists and Muslims in Sri Lanka and Its Impacts on the Progress of the Nation-Building Process: With Special Reference to Dharga Town Riot in 2014, the paper was presented at the Ruhunu University International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, Sri Lanka. 26 September 2019.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Mitigating the Human-Crocodile Conflict in Sri Lanka: A Study Based on the Nilwala River Area in Matara District. The paper was presented at the 7^th International Conference on Building Resilience; Using Scientific Knowledge to Inform Policy and Practice in Disaster Risk Reduction, Bangkok, Thailand. 27-29 November 2017.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Understanding Disaster Risk and Mitigation: Special Reference to Ratnapura District, the paper was presented at the 7^th International Conference on Building Resilience; Using Scientific Knowledge to Inform Policy and Practice in Disaster Risk Reduction, Bangkok, Thailand. 27-29 November 2017.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Analysis of Causes and Effects of Coastal Erosion and Environmental Degradation in Southern Coastal belt of Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to Unawatuna Coastal Area, the paper was presented at the 7^th International Conference on Building Resilience; Using Scientific Knowledge to Inform Policy and Practice in Disaster Risk Reduction, Bangkok, Thailand. 27-29 November 2017.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Human-Crocodile Conflict in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to the Nilwala River Area in Matara District, the paper was presented at the 5^th International Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 7^th and 8^th December 2015.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Greedy Consumption and Its Ecological Impacts: A Buddhist Approach, the paper was presented at the 5^th International Conference, Sri Lanka Association of Buddhist Studies (SLABS), Sri Lanka. 6^th, 7^th, 8^th September 2013.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Problems and Issues in Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Local Government: Empirical Evidence from Ambagamuwa Pradheshiya Sabha in Nuwaraeliya District of Sri Lanka, the paper was presented at the 4^th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 11^th and 12^th January 2013.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Decentralization of Power and Its Impact on Regional Development in Sri Lanka: A Study Based on Southern Provincial Council, the paper was presented at the Pandith G. P. Wickramarachchi Memorial International Research Symposium, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayuruveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 8^th and 9^th November 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Decentralization in Sri Lanka: A Critical Analysis of Decentralization During 1970s and Its Impact on Rural Development, the paper was presented at the 1^st International Research Conference, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka. 8^th and 9^th November 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Challenges and Problems in Accessing State Service in Tamil Language in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of the Plantation Tamil Community in the Nuwara-Eliya District, the paper was presented at the International Symposium, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. 22^nd and 23^rd August 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Ramesh, R. The Impact of Local Government Service Delivery on the Estate Tamil Community in Sri Lanka: A Critical Analysis of Health Service Delivery of the Ambagamuwa Pradheshiya Sabha in the Nuwara-Eliya District, the Paper was presented at the International Conference on Asian Studies, International University of Japan, Japan. 26^th and 27^th July 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Nation Building is a Dilemma in Sri Lanka after War, the paper was presented at the Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE) – 2012, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. 20^th and 21^st July 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Women’s Rights Violation: Human Rights Approach, the Paper was presented at the 2^nd International Symposium. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 25^th and 27^th May 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. The Impact of Poor Political Socialization in Violation of Fundamental Rights of the Tea Estate Labourers in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Ooduwerre Division, the paper was presented at the 2^nd International Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 25^th and 27^th May 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. The Role of Informal Women Entrepreneurs in Livelihood Development and Regional Development, the Paper was presented at the Association of Commonwealth Universities Conference (ACUC), ACU, Sri Lanka. 6^th, 7^th and 8^th March 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. The Changing Role of God Sakkra in the Sinhalese Buddhist Tradition: An Anthropological View, the paper was presented at the International Buddhist Conference, Buddhasravaka Bhikku University, Sri Lanka. 17^th, 18^th and 19^th February 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Sivakumar, N. Challenges of Local Government Service Delivery: A Case Study of Matara Municipal Council, the paper was presented at the 1^st International Conference on the Social Sciences and the Humanities, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 16^th and 17^th December 2011.

Published Abstract and Extended Abstract at the National Conferences and Symposiums

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Chengfeng, Zhao. China-Sri Lanka Economic and Strategic Relations and India’s Response: Testing Theory of Realism. The paper was presented at the 11^th Annual Research Session (ARS) – 2021, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 21^st December 2021.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Development to Whom in Sri Lanka: A Case Study, the paper was presented at the 11^th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 19^th March 2014.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Buddhism in Domestic Life, the Paper was presented at the National Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 27^th and 28^th December 2013.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Hygiene Policies and Impacts for School Teenagers in Sri Lanka, the paper was presented at the PAS 15^th Annual Sessions, Population Association of Sri Lanka, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 8^th September 2013.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Women’s Participation and Activism in University Students’ Organizations: A Study of the Sabaragamuwa University, the paper was presented at the RASSL 6^th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 28^th, 29^th, 30^th and 31^st March 2013.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Women in Development Policies: A Case Study Analysis, the paper was presented at the PAS 14^th Annual Sessions, Population Association of Sri Lanka, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 8^th June 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Biographical Characteristics and Their Influence over the Organizational Behavior: Evidence from Sri Lanka, the paper was presented at the RASSL 5^th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 30^th and 31^st March 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Ramesh, R., Youth Reluctance to Work in the Plantation Sector: An Analysis of Causes and Policy Options, the paper was presented at the RASSL 5^th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. 30^th and 31^st March 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. et.al. Importance of Public-Private-Non-Profit Partnership at Sub-National Level for Post-War Regional Development in Sri Lanka, the paper was presented at the YRC Conference, The Young Researcher’s Collective, Sri Lanka. 20^th and 21^st January 2012.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. Local Government and Health Service Delivery in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Matara Municipal Council, the paper was presented at the South Eastern University National Conference. South Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 10^th and 11^th December 2011.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. and Kanchana, D. G. Role of the e-Governance in Curbing the Corruption of Public Sector: A Case Study of Devinuwara Divisional Secretariat Office, the paper was presented at the Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 24^th November 2011.

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. The Role of the Media in Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka: A Study Based on Divaina News Paper, the paper was presented at the Annual Conference of SASL, Sociological Association of Sri Lanka, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 11^th June 2009.

News Paper Articles

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 04^th February 2013. The Political Freedom: Make It Real in Sri Lanka. Lankadeepa. p.6. (In Sinhala)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 12^th January 2013. The Political Challenges Faced by Sri Lanka. Lankadeepa. p.4. (In Sinhala)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 15^th November 2011. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC): Lessons Learnt. Divaina. p.12. (In Sinhala)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 31^st August 2009. The Bhikku in Sri Lankan Politics III. Divaina. p. IV. (In Sinhala)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 03^rd August 2009. The Bhikku in Sri Lankan Politics II. Divaina. p. III. (In Sinhala)

Uluwaduge, Pradeep. 13^th July 2009. The Bhikku in Sri Lankan Politics I. Divaina. p. I. (In Sinhala)

Completed

• Fernando, Sri Lal. W. J. B. (2022), MPhil Degree, “Fundamental Rights of Indigenous Community of Tulawaliya in Sri Lanka: The Analysis”, Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Community Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Editor in Chief

Akyana e-journal, Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Community Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, for a period of two year with effect from 10^th February 2022 to 09^th February 2024.

Editorial Board Member

Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Science and Humanities (SLJSSH), Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 2022-2023

Editor, Asian Journal of Politics and Society (AJPS). Department of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, with effect from 01^st, January 2023.

Associate Editor, Sabaragamuwa University Journal. Sabaragmauwa University of Sri Lanka, with effect from 01^st, July 2023.

Editor, Abstract Book, 9^th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages Students’ Annual Symposium (SALSAS - 2023), Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 23^rd August 2023.

Editor, Conference Proceedings, 1^st International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages (ICSSL - 2023), Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 11-12 January 2023.

Editor, Abstract Book, 8^th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages Students’ Annual Symposium (SALSAS - 2022), Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, 14^th September 2022.

Editor, Abstract Book, 11^th Annual Research Session (ARS) – 2021, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 21^st December 2021.

Reviewer (Refereed Journals)

Reviewer, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Science and Humanities (SLJSSH), Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 2022-2023.

Reviewer, The Sri Lankan Journal of South Asian Studies (SLJSAS), University of Jaffna. 2022-2023

Reviewer, Asian Journal of Politics and Society (AJPS), Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 2023-2024.

Reviewer, E-Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, 2023.

Reviewer, Students’ Journal of VIDARSHI, Department of Public Policy, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, 2023.

Reviewer, SLMA Journal, Vol. 4. Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa, Sri Lanka. 2022.

Reviewer, Journal of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 11. Issue 1 and 2, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, 2022

Reviewer, Kalam-International Research Journal, Vol. 15, Issue 01, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2022.

Reviewer, Akyana e-journal, Vol. 06, Issue 02, Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Community Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2021.

Reviewer, Prathimâna Journal (Refereed), Vol. 15, No. 02. Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, 2021.

Reviewer (Conferences and Symposiums)

Reviewer, 9^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL - 2023), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 06-08 December 2023.

Reviewer, Open University Research Sessions - 2023, organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka, 09^th and 10^th November 2023.

Reviewer, 1^st International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages (ICSSL - 2023), Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 11-12 January 2023.

Reviewer, The First International Conference on Local Governance and Leadership: Global Challenges and Experiences (ICLGL 2022), organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance, 05^th and 07^th October 2022.

Reviewer, National Conference on Plural Sri Lanka: Exploring Paths to Reconciliation (NCPSL 2021), organized by the National Peace Council of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, University of Jaffna and University of Ruhuna. 14^th November 2021.

Employment Records

Senior Lecturer Gr. II, Department of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, from 01^st October 2019 to date.

Lecturer, Department of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, from 01^st October 2017 to 30^th September 2019.

Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, from 01^st October 2014 to 30^th September 2017.

Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, from 15^th September 2011 to 30^th September 2014.

Assistant Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, from 01^st August 2007 to 31^st July 2009.

Administrative Positions in the Universities

Director, Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Community Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, for a period of one year with effect from 01/11/2021 to 31/10/2023.

Chairperson, Board of Study in Indigenous Knowledge and Community Studies, the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, for a period of three (3) years with effect from January 01, 2022.

Member, Board of Study in Social Sciences, the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, for a period of three (3) years with effect from January 01, 2022.

Coordinator, BA Degree Programme in Political Science, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences of Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, for a period of one year with effect from 04^th October 2021.

Part Time Sub Warden (Academic), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, for the academic Year 2015/2016, for a period of one year with effect from 01^st January 2018 up to 31^st December 2018.

Faculty Coordinator of the Newsletter of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, with effect from 01^st February 2018 to 31st December 2018.

Student Counselor, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, for the academic Year 2015/2016, for a period of one year with effect from 3^rd April 2017 up to 2^nd April 2018.

Student Counselor, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, for the academic Year 2014/2015, for a period of one year with effect from 29^th February 2016 up to 28^th February 2017.

Coordinator, BA Degree Programme in Political Science, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences of Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, for a period of one year with effect from 05^th March 2015.

Coordinator, Diploma in Social Development and Welfare, External Degree Programmes and Extended Services Unit (EDPESU), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, for a period of one year with effect from 15^th January 2015 up to 14^th January 2016.

Student Counselor, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, for the academic Year 2012/2013, for a period of one year with effect from 02^nd February 2015 up to 02^nd February 2016.

Part-Time Academic Sub Warden, Hilda Obeysekara Hall, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, from 1^st January 2008 to 2^nd May 2008.

Visiting Lecturer, M.Sc. in Public Policy and Management, Department of Public Administration, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, the Academic year 2022-2023.