A self-directed, action-oriented professional with over 10 years’ experience in education and community service at leading Sri Lankan academic institutions teaching students from various social and cultural backgrounds. Possessing decent administrative, verbal communication and written skills along with constructive and effective teaching methods that promote a stimulating learning environment.

Previous Career History

Lecturer (Temporary) and Demonstrator in Statistics, Uva Wellassa University 2009 – 2012
Instructor in Statistics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2008 – 2009

1. Council Member, Chairperson/ Academic Training Committee [2023-2024], Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL)
2. Committee Member, Academic and Training Committee [2021-2022, 2022-2023], Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL)
3. Life Member [494], Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL)

• GLMMs
• DOE and Linear Models
• Statistical Software (SAS and R)
• Sports Performance Analysis
• Physical Fitness, Physical Activity and NCD's

1. Siriwardhana, R., Somarathna, M., Sooriyaarachchi, M., Subasinghe, S., Sumanasekara, H., Thalagala, P., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., Dinasena, J. and Hewabostanthirige, D., 2022. Prevalence of Paternal Postpartum Depression in Anuradhapura District in Sri Lanka and Its Association With Maternal Postpartum Depression as a Risk Factor. Journal of Family & Reproductive Health, 16(4). DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jfrh.v16i4.11351

2. Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., Samita, S. and Withanage, N., 2021. Multivariate Modelling of Binary Responses with Normal and Non–Normal Random Effects. Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics, 22(3), pp.77–94. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljastats.v22i3.8053

3. Gunatilake, S. K., Piyathilake, I. D. U. H., Udeshani, W. A. C., Hapuarachchi, H. A. C. S., Ranaweera, L. V., Udayakumara, E. P. N., & Dissanayake, C. B. 2021. Geochemistry of groundwater in the Uva Province, Sri Lanka implications for chronic kidney disease of uncertain origin. Frontiers in Water, 160. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2021.771501

4. Chandana, A.W.S., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., 2021. Biomechanical Evaluation of the Burpee Test Battery. European Journal of Sports & Exercise Science, 2021, 9 (10): 33-39. 

1. Served as the resource person to conduct the AgSURS-2023 Pre-symposium workshop on “Data Analysis Techniques for Agricultural Undergraduates” for the undergraduates, organized by the Department of Agribusiness Management, AHEAD Department Project, in collaboration with AgSURS 2023 Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka on December 06, 2022.

2. Served as the resource person for the workshop on “Introduction to R Programming” for the Academic Staff and the undergraduates, Organized by the Department of Export Agriculture at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka on March 10 and 17, 2022.

3. Served as the resource person for the workshop on “R Statistical Programming” for the undergraduates, Organized by the Department of Science and Technology at the Faculty of Applied Sciences in Uva Wellassa University on February 19, 2022 [Online].

4. Served as the resource person to conduct the workshop on “Statistical Software SPSS for Academic Staff”, Organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the Faculty of Applied Sciences in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka on December 29 and 30, 2021.

5. Served as the resource person for the workshop on “Statistical Analysis using R” for the Academic Staff, Organized by the Department of Computer Science and Informatics at the Faculty of Applied Sciences in Uva Wellassa University on September 18, 2021 [Online].

6. Served as the resource person for the workshop on “Introduction to R Statistical Programming” for the Academic Staff, Organized by the Department of Computer Science and Informatics at the Faculty of Applied Sciences in Uva Wellassa University on May 07, 2021 [Online].

7. Served as the resource person for the workshop on “R Statistical Programming” for the undergraduates, Organized by the Department of Science and Technology at the Faculty of Applied Sciences in Uva Wellassa University on December 8 and 9, 2020 [Online].

1. Herath, M., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., and Wickramarachchi, W.K.D.S.A. 2019. Motor potential test battery for under 19 school national basketball players in Sri Lanka, 9th Institute of Physical Education International Conference 2019 (IPEIC 2019), Bangkok, Thailand.
2. Wijesundara, S., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., and Wickramarachchi, W.K.D.S.A. 2018. The relationship between anthropometric parameters and performance of male national level sprinters in Sri Lanka, 8th Institute of Physical Education International Conference 2018 (IPEIC 2018), Bangkok, Thailand.
3. Chathumini, K.G.L., Kumara, B.T.G.S. and Hapuarachchi, H. A. C. S., “Image Processing Based Automatic Pelicon Crossing System,” 11th Int. Research Conf. of Kothalawala Defence University (KDUIRC- 2018), Sri Lanka, pp. 93-99, 13th - 14th September 2018.
4. Perera, B.P.N., Kumara, B.T.G.S. and Hapuarachchi, H. A. C. S., “Predicting the Risk of Being a Diabetic Patient Using Statistical Analysis and Data Mining,” 11th Int. Research Conf. of Kothalawala Defence University (KDUIRC- 2018), Sri Lanka, pp. 35-41, 13th - 14th September 2018.
5. Alwis, P.K.D.N.M., Kumara, B.T.G.S., and Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S. 2018. Customer Churn Analysis and Prediction in Telecommunication for Decision Making, International Conference on Business Innovation (ICOBI), Sri Lanka, 2018.
6. Wickramarachchi, W.K.D.S.A., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., Senanayake, W.D.W. 2017. A study of physical activity level of government teachers in Colombo district, International Conference on Sport Management 2017 - ICSM2017, Hochi Minh City, Vietnam. pp. 307-313.
7. Wickramanayake, W.M.W.A.B., Perera, S.J., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., and Wickramasinghe, H.R. (2016). The effect of relaxation and concentration on the performance of archers in Sri Lanka Army. In: Proceedings in Medical, Allied Health, Basic and Applied Sciences of the 9th International Research Conference of Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka. 8 & 9 September 2016. Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. pp. 66-72.
8. Ranathunga, G.M.S.K., Henagamage, A.P., Kalubowila, K.S.R., and Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S. 2011. Development of Fruit Nectar from Ambarella (Spondias dulcis): A Value Added Product from an Underutilized Fruit Crop in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, December 15-16, 2011.
9. Gunathilake, G.G.V.L., Henagamage, A.P., Karunathilake, A.A.K., and Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S. 2011. Bioactivity of Tithonia diversifola (Hemsl), Tagetes erecta L. and Lantana camara L. agenst Grain Storage Pests Tribolium castaneum (Herbst). Proceedings of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, December 15-16, 2011.

1. Nisansala, P., Kumara, B.T.G.S., and Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S. 2018. Analyzing and predicting the risk of being a diabetic patient using data mining, Wayamba International Conference - WinC 2018, Sri Lanka.
2. Pathirana, H.P.K.A., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., Jayalal, G.L.S., 2017. Develop Sex and Age Specific Normative Values for Health and Skill Related Physical Fitness of 19 - 21 Years Old Sri Lankan Youth. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, 24th November 2017, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
3. Wickramarachchi, W.K.D.S.A., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., and Senanayake, W.D.W. 2017. A study of physical activity level of government teachers in Colombo district, Wayamba International Conference 2016 - WinC 2016, Sri Lanka. pp. 185.
4. Wijesundara C.N.R., Hapuarachchi H.A.C.S., The Study on Level of Visitor Satisfaction at Different Attributes of Yala National Park, Sri Lanka. The 7th Tourism Outlook Conference and the 3rd Tropical Coastal and Island Tourism Conference, 8th to 10th August 2014, Heritance Kandalama, Dambulla, Sri Lanka. pp 14.
5. Weerakoon, D.G.A.W.S.C., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., Othalawa, S., Senanayake, W.D.W. 2014. Motives and Participation in Exercise of People in Colombo City: A Survey on Participants in Fitness Centers. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 18, 4th & 5th July, 2014. pp 358.

1. Anuradha, N.G.D., Perera, M.G.A.N., Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., Godavilathanna, A.N., Goonetilleke, L.P., and Wickramaratne, M.N. 2015. Evaluation of branded market samples of Dashamoolarishta: an attempt to identify possible standardization parameters. Third International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (ICAUST - 2015), Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10^th -12^th December 2015.

1. Coordinator (2022 March to date), Establishment of the new Faculty of Applied Sport Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

2. Vice President (2022 - 2023), Sabaragamuwa University Teachers Association (SUTA).

3. Acting Head (2015 - 2018), Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.