Mrs. WM Sewwandi

My philosophy of Language Teaching is that all students are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. It is my duty to create this type of environment where students can meet their full potential. To live this belief, I am continuously examine my teaching methods and finding new ones.

Hindi Language, Literature andYoga

Research Papers -

Seuwandi. M ; (2013). Did Kabeer get the talent through Buddhist Philosophy?, Annual Research Sessions of the Royal Asiatic Society RASSL, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Seuwandi. M & W.C.U Nisansal; (2014), Modern Indian Woman’s Freedom Reflected in Art (1880-1938) – 21^st Century), International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS 2014), University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Seuwandi. M & Nisansal W.C.U ; (2015), Specialties in the Folk culture of Gujarat, India,  8^th Annual Research Conference on the Humanities and Social Sciences the Royal Asiatic Society RASSL, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Seuwandi. M & Rodrigo KH.K.L ; (2015), The Most Effective Factor to Existence of the Job Stress, 2^nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Seuwandi. M; (2017) Loan Words in Hindi Language that Came from English, Persian, Arabic and Portuguese Language, 6^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

Seuwandi; (2018), Specialties in the Folk culture of Rajasthan, India, International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS 2018), University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Editorials-

“SAMVADI” Academic Journal; (2013), Second volume in Department of  Language and Cultural Studies, University of  Sri Jayewardenepura.

Authors Publication-

Sewwandi, M. (2017). Indian Folk Dance. (First Edition).

Articles-

"How Raama - Seetha Folklore reflected in Bhojpuri Folk Music - India" (2013), “SAMVADI”, University of  Sri Jayawardanapura, ISSN 2357-2620           

“An Analysis of Gujara’s Main Folk Dances”, (2015) “SAMVADI”, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, ISSN 2357-2620

Managing Editor

Managing Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of the Humanities and Language Studies
(LOGOS) Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2025)

Editorial Board Member (Journals)

Editor, Sabaragamuwa Visvaviddiyaliya Sastriya Sangahaya. Vol. 15. Belihuloya: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Reviewer (Conferences and Symposiums)

Reviewer, 10^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL - 2025), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 01^st – 03^rd December 2025.

Reviewer, Annual Research Session (ARS) – 2025, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

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

Employment Records

• Senior Lecturer Gr.II in Hindi Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2021 – up to date.

• Lecturer in Hindi Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2019 - 2021.

• Probationary Lecturer in Hindi Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2017 - 2019.

• Temporary Lecturer in Hindi Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2014 -2017

• Visiting Lecturer in Yoga, Department of Marketing Management Faculty of Management Studies, University of Sri Jayawardhanapure , 2024 - 2025

• Visiting Lecturer in Yoga Therapy and Therapeutic Dancing, Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022 – 2023.

• Visiting Lecturer in Dancing (Fine Arts For Marketing Management Students), Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Management, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, (Semester II With effect from 21.11.2016)

• Visiting Lecturer in Dancing, (Fine Arts For Marketing Management Students), Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Management, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, (Semester II With effect from 30.11.2015)

Administrative Positions in the Universities

• Departmental Research Representative, Research Hub, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2026)

• Coordinator, BA Degree Progamme in Hindi Language, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Effect from 01.01.2025 – 31.12.2026

• Faculty Representor, Board of Study, Center for open Distance and Learning, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2025)

• Committee member, General and Cluster Program reviews, Sabaragamuwa University,Sri Lanka Student Counsellor, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Effect from 01.07.2022 –30.06.2023

• Student Counsellor, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Effect from 01.01.2019 –31.12.2019

• Secretary of Faculty Welfare Society, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2024) Editorial Board Member, Sabaragamuwa University Journal, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri
Lanka (2025)

• Coordinator, Faculty Art Centre, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (From 2018 to Up to Nw)

• Coordinator, Talent Show programme, Sabaragamuwa University, of Sri Lanka 2016