Name: Professor N. A. Wimalasena

Office Address: 
Department of History, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Email: 
nawimalasena@gmail.com
Telephone: 

0714418953, 0812392860, 08122392853

Personal Website: 
 
Biography:

Born in 1968 in Maho, Sri Lanka. Completed primary/secondary education Delgoda in Gampaha, a B. A (Hons) degree at Peradeniya University, Sri Lanka, and postgraduate studies in University of Peradeniya
Educational Qualifications:

Ph. D. in History, University of Kelaniya, 2014
M. Phil in History, University of Peradeniya, 2009
M.Ssc in History, University of Kelaniya, 2011
B.A. (Hons) in History, University of Peradeniya, Second Class Upper Division), 1997.

Appointments (Selected)

Senior Lecturer Grade I, University of Peradeniya;  Department of History, University of Peradeniya.   
 
Memberships & Awards

Sri Lanka Historical Association - Life Membership   
Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka- Life Membership 
1. Asoka History Prize (Greatest Competence) 1997.
2. Mabel Jayasuriya Prize for History (Best in Sri Lankan History) 1997.
3. F.H.M. Corbett Prize for Ceylon History (Greatest Competence) 1997.
4. Hilda Obeysekara Fellowship-   2003
5. Higher Education for Twenty First Century Scholarship (2011)

Professional Experience:

Sub Lieutenant (Sri Lanka Volunteer Naval Force) 1999-2001 Temporary Assistant Lecturer 1997-1999 Department of History- University of Peradeniya.
 
Research Interests:

Ancient and Medieval Sri Lankan History

Presentations of Research Papers in Seminars

2014:�Economic Background of Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa, Kurunegala, Gampola and Kotte that led to Social Changes,� Jaffna University International Research Conference, Conference Proceedings, December, 18-19, Jaffna: University of Jaffna, pp.551-555.

2014: �Ancient Marriage System and Society with Special reference to Polyandry up to the Kotte period in Sri Lanka�, IPURSE, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Vol. 18, 4th and 5th July, Peradeniya: University of Peradeniya, p. 727.

2014: �Political Background of Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa, Kurunegala, Gampola and Kotte that led to Social Changes,� HETC SYMPOSIUM-2014, 7th and 8th of July, Colombo: Ministry of Higher Education, P. 3.

2013: �The Revised Edition of the Badulla (Horabora) Pillar Inscription, A Reconsideration�, 6th Research Conference, 28th -30th March, Colombo: The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, p. 155.

2013: "A Historical Study of the Position of Women from 13th century AD to the end of the 15th Century�, International Conference on Asian Art, Culture and Heritage, Abstract Volume, University of Kelaniya: Center for Asian Studies, p. 186.

2013: �A Historical Study of economic life of women from 13th century A.D. to the end of the 15th century�, International Conference on Social Sciences Sri Lanka, (ICSS), 22nd to 23rd November, (Abstracts), University of Kelaniya: The Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, p. 1.

2013: �Judicial Administration in Ancient Sri Lanka�, International Conference on Social Sciences Sri Lanka, (ICSS), 22nd to 23rd November, (Abstracts), University of Kelaniya: The Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences.

2013: �A Historical analysis of laws relating to commercial activities and hospital management in Ancient Sri Lanka�, International Conference on Social Sciences Sri Lanka, (ICSS), 22nd to 23rd November, (Abstracts), University of Kelaniya: The Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences.

2012: �Total Power or Shared Power: Judicial Administration from 3rd Century to the 12th Century A.D.�, 5th Research Conference, March 30th -31st, Colombo: The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, pp. 232-233.

2012: �A Historical Analysis of Commercial Laws and Health Laws in Pre-modern Sri Lanka�, International Research Conference, 20-21 July, Jaffna: University of Jaffna, p. 257.

2012: �A Historical Analysis of Senalankadhikara, The Minister as a factor of social change during the Gampola period�, Ananda Kumaraswamy Memorial Conference on Asian Art and Culture, Abstract Volume, University of Kelaniya: Centre for Asian Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, p. 64.

2010: �A Historical Analysis of Courts of Law and Judicial Administration in Sri Lanka from 3rd Century BC to 12th Century AD�, Peradeniya Research Sessions, Vol. 15, Part II, Peradeniya: University of Peradeniya, pp. 854-855.

2008: �A Historical Study of Laws Relating to commercial activities and Hospital management in Pre- Modern Sri Lanka�, Proceedings Peradeniya University Research Sessions, 18. 12. 2008, Peradeniya: University of Peradeniya.

2008: �Courts of Law and Judicial Administration in Pre-Modern Sri Lanka�, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference, 08, 09, 10. 12. 2008, Anuradhapura: Buddhasravaka University.

2008: �A Historical Study of Civil Laws in Pre-Modern Sri Lanka�, Post Graduate Research Symposium, 01.03.2008, University of Peradeniya: Faculty of Arts.

2008: �A Historical Study of the crime and punishment in Pre-Modern Sri Lanka�, International Conference on Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya,18-20. July

2007: �The Revised Edition of the Badulla (Horabora) Pillar Inscription: A Reconsideration�,Postgraduate Research Symposium, 24.02.2007, University of Peradeniya: Faculty of Arts.

2006: �An Analysis of Civil Laws in Pre- Modern Sri Lanka, (Commercial Laws and Health Laws�, 10th Anniversary International Symposium, 4th -8th July, Belihuloya: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

2005: �An Analysis of Crime and Punishment in Pre- Modern Sri Lanka�, Postgraduate Research Symposium, 21. 01. 2006, University of Peradeniya: Faculty of Arts

1998 : �A New Chronology for the Letters Appearing on the Pottery Found Near the Palace in the citadel of Anuradhapura,� �Multi � Disciplinary International Conference on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka,23-25,02.1998, University of Peradeniya.: P.G.I.A

Publications

2016: �Growth of Commercial activities in Sri Lanka up to the 15th Century: As a factor of Social Change�, Essays on History Culture and Foreign Relations: Festschrift For Professor
S. Pathmanathan,
(Co-eds.) Mahinda Somathilake and N. A. Wimalasena, Colombo: Godage, pp.308-348.

2016: �Political Background of Dambadeniya, Yapahuva, Kurunegala, Gampola and Kotte that led to Social Changes�, International Journal of Business Humanities and Science, Vol. No.1,USA: Atlantic City, pp. 11-23.

2016: �A Historical Study of Some Aspects of Marriage Institution in Sri Lanka from 13th Century to the End of the 15th Century AD�, American International Journal of Social Science, Vol. 5, No. 1;February, Colfax: Center for Promoting Ideas, USA, pp. 80-89.(www.cpinet.info)

2016: �An Analytical Study of Definitions of the Term �Marriage�, International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 6, No.1; January, Colfax: Center for Promoting Ideas, USA, pp. 166-174. (www.cpinet.info)

2016: �A Historical Assessment of Some Features of Marriage Institution in Medieval Sri Lanka With Special Reference to the Dowry System, Relationship between Wife and Husband, Sati Practice, Wedding Ceremony and Royal Marriage�, American International Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 6, No. 1; February, Colfax: Center for Promoting Ideas, USA, pp. 112-120. (www.cpinet.info)

2016: �Elite Groups, as a factor of Social Change in Fourteenth and Fifteenth Century in Sri Lanka�, International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, Vol. 4, No. 3, Birmingham: Center for Enhancing Knowledge, UK, pp. 18-30. (www.cekinfo.org.uk)

2016: �A Historical Assessment of Women in the Medieval period of Sri Lanka with Special Reference to the Infertile woman, virtue of women, feasibilities of women and their costumes�, International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, Vol. 4, No. 1, Birmingham: Center for Enhancing Knowledge, UK, pp. 29-40. (www.cekinfo.org.uk)

2015: (ed.), Ethnicity, Culture and Religion in Sri Lanka: A Multi-Disciplinary Seminar, Proceedings (Abstracts book), 11th June, University of Peradeniya: Department of History.

2015: �puratana sri lankave nitiya kerehi bharatiya niti kramayen l�bunu abhasaya�, (In Sinhala), Ithihasa lekhani, Chief editor M. Sobhita thero, Peradeniya: Department of History, pp. 61-80.

2015: �A Historical Study of Economic Life of Women from 13th Century AD to the end of the 15th Century�, International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, Vol.2, No. 10, South Shields: Center for Promoting Knowledge,UK,pp.59-71.(www.ijsrit.com)

2015: �Economic Background of Dambadeniya, Yapahuva, Kurunegala, Gampola and Kotte that led to Social Changes in the Medieval Period of Sri Lanka�, International Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, (ed.) Dr. Hasan Zriba, Vol. 2, Issue 3, Tunisia: University of Gafsa, pp. 808-830. (www.ijhcs.com)

2015: � Position of Women from 13th century AD to the end of the 15th century (Religious and Political Activities and Role as a Daughter), International Journal of Arts and Commerce, Vol. 4, No. 9, Birmingham: Center for Enhancing Knowledge, UK, pp.1-11. (www.cekinfo.org.uk)

2014: P�rani Sri Lankave Badu Pratipattiya ha I?a adala niti riti, Sarathi, Varshika Sara Sangrahaya, Chief Editor: Prof. Mahinda Somathilake, Central Provonce: Department of Cultural Activities, pp. 29-52.

2014: �Polyandry and its Practice in Premodern Sri Lanka�, Modern Sri Lanka Studies, A Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. V, No. 01 and 02, University of Peradeniya: Faculty of Arts, pp. 121-144.

2013: �Dalada vahanse pilibandava adhyanayedi upayogi karagata h�ki mulashra pilibanda vigrahayak�, In Sinhala, Siri Dalada harasaraniya, (eds.), Rev. Prof. Hanguranketa Dheerananda, Emeritus Prof. P. B. Meegaskumura, Prof. H. M. R. D. Herath, Colombo: Government�s Information Department, pp. 25-74.

2013: �Indian sagaraye vanija chalanaya saha madyatana Sri Lankave deshapalana katayutuwalata ehi balapama�, In Sinhala, Shastri, Felicitation Volume for Rev. Dr. Hiripitiye Pannakitti Thera, (eds.), Rev. Prof. Induragare Dhammaratana, Rev. Kapugolleve Anandakitti, Rev. Devagoda Piyaratana, Mario Perera, Dr. (Mrs.) R. K. Karunathilake, Colombo: S. Godage and Brothers, pp. 359-368.

2011: Puratana Sri Lankave Aparadha, Vinishchaya ha Danduvam, In Sinhala, Jaela: Samanti Books Publishers.

2013: �aparadha nitiya pilibanda purana saha nutana nyayatmaka artha vimasuma�,In Sinhala, budukuru dam, Menikdivela: Shasanarakshaka mandalaya, pp. 152-209.

2010: �Puratana Sri Lankave niti sakas vimata padaka vu niti mula pilibanda aithihasika vimarshanayak�, In Sinhala, P�?asara, Prof. K. N. O. Dharmadasa Upahara lipi ekatuwa, (eds.) Palita Lakshman Nugapitiya, Mahinda Rathnayake, Colombo: S. Godage and Brothers, pp. 689-757.

2010: A Historical Study of Kingship in Medieval Sri Lanka and Administration�, madyatana sri lankave rajyatvaya ha paripalanaya pilibanda aithihasika vimarshanayak, Samarchana ed. Minuvangamuve Mahanama Himi, Colombo: Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, pp. 642-686.

2010: Book Review: Polonnaruve Potgul Vihara Pratimava,(Potgul Vihara Statue of Polonnaruva), Author, Mahinda Somathilake, S. Godage and Brothers, Colombo, 2006, Price. 275/=, Sambhavana, University of Peradeniya: Faculty of Arts, pp. 163-176.

2009: Mulgirigala Temple and Buddhist Revival of Southern Sri Lanka, �mulgirigala viharaya saha dakshina lankave bauddha punarudaya�,Puja Prasadini, (eds.), Rev. Kulugammana Sri Dhammarakkhita, Rev. Nehinivala Sri Piyadassi, Rev. Rambukvelle Sri Sobhita and Rev. Prof. Hanguranketa Dheerananda, Colombo: Department of Buddhist Affairs, pp. 198-214.

2006: A Historical Analysis about Political relations between Sri Lanka and Southeast Asian Countries, �Sri Lankava saha agnidiga asiyatika ataval atara pevati deshapalana sambandata pilibanda aitihasika vigrahayak�, Felicitation Volume of Rev. Atipola Buddharakkhita, (ed.) Rev. E. Punnaratana and Ajith Talawatta, Peradeniya: Netwin, pp.94-112

2006: The Emergence of the Grammer of Sinhala Language from the Ancient Inscriptions in Sri Lanka, sri lankave aditama abhilekhanavalin matuvana sinhala bhashave vyakaranaya, Sambhasha, Battaramulla: Piriven Education Branch of the Ministry of Education, pp. 266-279.

2006: An Analysis about Expansion of the Mahayanism of Sri Lanka up to the Kandyan Era, mahanuwara avadhiya dakva sri lankave mahayanawadayehi vyaptiya pilibanda vicharayak, Sambhasha, Battaramulla: Piriven Education Branch of the Ministry of Education, pp. 596-641

2006: Cattle in Ancient Sri Lanka, perani sri lankave gava palanaya, Sambhasha, Battaramulla: Piriven Education Branch of the Ministry of Education, pp738-747

2006: Historical Relations in Ancient Sri Lanka and Myanmar, perani sri lankava iaha miyanmaraya atara pevati aitihasika sambandhata, Sambhasha, Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, Colombo: Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, pp358- 365

2005:�Vahalkada�, Bauddha Sanskrutika Lekhana, (ed. D.M. Gunarathna), Colombo: Department of Cultural Affairs, pp, 77-92.

2005: A Historical Analysis about Crime and Punishment in Ancient Ceylon, Parani Lankave Aparadha saha danduvam pilibanda Aithihasika Vigrayak, Sara gavesi, Pali and Buddhist Society: University of Peradeniya, pp. 49-95

2004: A Historical Analysis of law of crime in Ancient Sri Lanka, �Parani Sri Lanakave Dandana Nitiya Pilibanda Ithihasika vigrayak�, Sambhasha Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, Colombo: Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, pp. 348-370.

2004: A revised chronology of ancient Anuradhapura as revealed by the new Radio carbon dating, �Radio Kabanika kalanirnaya anuva purana Anuradhapuraya: Sanshodita dinanirnayan,� Anumodhana: Prof. Anuradha Senevirathna Felicitation Volume, ed. M. Somathilake & HMDR Herath, Godage Publishers, Colmbo, PP.322-343.

2003: An analysis of the spread of village settlements in ancient Sri Lanka, �Parani Sri Lankave gramiya janavasa vyaptavu pradesha pilibanda vigrahayak,� Sambhavana, ed. Wibhavi Wijesrivardhana, The Journal of the faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, PP.114-141.

2003: The origin of the Brahmi scripts of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankika Brahmi akshara malav� arambhaya, Warakapola: Ariya Publishers, pp.1-182

2000: An analysis of the social status of women in Sri Lanka from fourth century AD to tenth century AD, �Kristu varsha hatara v�ni satavarshayehi sita dasav�ni satavarshaya dakva lakdiva kantavage tatvaya pilibanda vigrahayak,� Dambuve Rathanasiri Svamindra Anusmarana Kalapaya, ed. Mangala Keshava Dissanayake, Kalugama: Rathnaloka Maha Pirivena, pp. 96- 113.

1999: An evaluation of the inscriptions published by Professor Senarat Paranavitana in 1983, �Mahacharya senarath paranavitana mahata 1983 palakala abhilekhana sangrahayehi v�dagatkama pramanaya kirimak,� Sahitya Vishesha Kalapaya, Colombo: Ministry of Cultural Affairs, pp. 72-92.

1998: A new chronology for the letters appearing on the pottery found near the palace in the citadel of Anuradhapura �Anuradhapura �tulu nuvara maligava asaladi soyaganna lada m�ti bandunvala yedena aksharayanta nava kala nirnayak,� Sahitya Vishesha Kalapaya, Colombo: Ministry of Cultural Affairs, pp. 226-261.

2010: A Historical Study of Kingship in Medieval Sri Lanka and Administration�, madyatana sri lankave rajyatvaya iy paripalanaya pilibanda aithihasika vimarshanayak, Samarchana, ed. Minuvangamuve Mahanama Himi, Colombo: Institute of Pali and Buddist Studies

2009: Mulgirigala Temple and Buddhist Revival of Southern Sri Lanka, �mulgirigala viharaya saha dakshina lankave bauddha punarudaya�, Puja Prasadini, Colombo: Department of Buddhist Affairs.

2007: An Analysis of Religious Relations between Sri Lanka and Myanmar,�sri lankava saha myanmaraya atara pevati agamika katayutu pilibanda vigrahayak,� Felicitation Volume for Prof. P. Meegaskumbura, Colombo: S. Godage and Brothers, pp. 146-173.

2007: A Critical Analysis of Religious connections between Sri Lanka and Thailand from 1000 A.D.1500 A.D, �kristu varsha 1000-1500 dakva sri lankava saha tailantaya atara pevatunu agamika sambandhata pilibanda vicharatmaka vigrahayak,� Sambhasha, Battaramulla: Piriven Education Branch of the Ministry of Education, pp. 673-706.

2007: A Historical Analysis about Commercial Activities between Ancient Sri Lanka and Foreign Countries, perani sri lankava saha videshiya rajyayan atara pevati vanija katayutu pilibanda aitihasika vigrahayak, Sambhasha, Battaramulla: Piriven Education Branch of the Ministry of Education, pp. 707-749.

2007: A Critical Analysis of the Law related to the Movable and Immovable Property in Ancient Sri Lanka, �puratana sri lankave chanchala saha nishchala depala nitiya pilibanda vicharatmaka vigrahayak�, Sambhasha, Battaramulla: Piriven Education Branch of the Ministry of Education, pp. 631-672.

2007: The Customs related to the Kingship, �rajyathvaya saha sambandha vu charitra varitra�, Sambhasha, Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, Colombo: Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, 749-794.

2007: �An Analysis of Civil Laws in Pre- Modern Sri Lanka (Commercial Laws and Health Laws),� Sambhasha, Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, Colombo: Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, pp. 795-808.

2007: �The Revised Edition of the Badulla (Horabora) Pillar Inscription: A Reconsideration�, Sambhasha, Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, Colombo: Journal of the Sri Lanka Oriental Studies Society, pp. 809-814.

2008: A Critical Analysis of Sources on Studying Dalada History, � dalada ithihasaya hederimata upayogi karagata heki mulashrw pilibana vicharatmaka vigrahayak�, Dalada Upahara Kalapaya, ed. Prof. P. Meegaskumbura, Prof. Rev H. Dheerananda, Prof. H.M.N.D. Herath, Colombo: Government Information Department, pp. 25-74.

Research Papers Accepted for Publication

2016: Puratana sri lankave vanija katayutu ashritava p�vati niti riti pilibanda vicharathmaka vigrahayak�, Sambhavana, Vol. 9, Pt. I, University of Peradeniya: Faculty of Arts.

2016: �A Historical Study of Brahma?as in Ancient and Medieval period of Sri Lanka�, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka,� Colombo.

2016: �Sri Lankeya samajaye saparadhi novana aparadha saha nitiya (kristu purva teveni shata varshaye sita dolosveni shata varshaya tek)� Piyasili Wejemanna Felicitation Volume, University of Peradeniya: Department of Sinhala.

2016: �A Historical assessment of importance of studying the inscriptional sources as a part of primary sources on social conditions in Sri Lanka of Medieval period� Leslie Gunawardhana Commemoration Volume, University of Peradeniya: Department of History University of Peradeniya: Department of Sinhala.

2016: �2016: �Sri Lankeya samajaye saparadhi aparadha saha nitiya (kristu purva teveni shata varshaye sita dolosveni shata varshaya tek)� Puravidya Sanhita, Colombo: Department of Archaeology.

Research Papers Prepared for Publication

2016: �kristu varsha 14 veni shata varshaya dakva sri lankava ha dakunu indiyava atara pevati agamika sambandata pilibandava aithihasika vigrahayak�

2016: �Perani sri lankave varimarga takshanaya: bisokotuwa ashritava keren vigrahayak�.

Research Papers accepted for Presentation

2016: �An analysis of the term �marriage� from the Buddhist Perspective�, 5th International Conference, South Eastern University Arts Research Session (SEUARS), 24. Oct. 2016.

2016: �Alakeshvara: The Family as Social Change�, The 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences 2016 (ICSS), University of Kelaniya: Faculty of Social Sciences, 30th Sep-01st Oct. 2016

Articles of Newspapers

2007.12.05, Ancient Custom and Ceylon�s Law, �pera sirita ha, lankave nitiya�, Divayina, Colombo: Upali

2007. 02.28, Palaeography in Ancient Sri Lanka, �sri lankave aditama akshara bhavitaya�, Divayina, Colombo: Upali

2006. 05. 10, Theravadi Buddhism, �theravadi budu dahama lakdiva sthapita vu wagai�, Divayina, Colombo: Upali

2006. 05.17, Theravadi Buddhism, �theravadi budu dahama lakdiva sthapita vu wagai�, Divayina, Colombo: Upali (continued)

2006. 06. 21, Selling of Elephants in Ancient Sri Lanka, �ali velandama�, Divayina, Colombo: Upali 2006. 06. 28, Selling of Elephants in Ancient Sri Lanka, �alivelandama�,Divayina, Colombo: Upali (Continued)

2003.07.16 Vallipuram Gold Plate, Vallipuram Ran Sannasa, Divayina, Colombo: Upali

2001. What is War.? �Yuddhaya yanu Kavarakdaa�, Divayina, Colombo: Upali

2001. Sigiriya: Alakamandava, Sigiriya nam vu Alakamandava, Divayina, Colombo: Upali

Language Proficiency:

Language Courses Followed
English
  • Pre-intermediate 3 & 4, British Council, Kandy.
  • Intermediate 1,2,3 British Council, Kandy
  • G.C.E. (O/L)- C
  • English Diploma, Aquinas, Colombo.
Pali
  • G.C.E. (A/L)- A
Sanskrit
  • Pirivena Final Examination.
Extra Curricular Activities:

Member of the Faculty Academic Development and Quality Assurance Committee- a period of three years effect from 28th January 2016.

Member of the Faculty Publication Committee- a period of three years with effect from 28th January 2016.

Member of the Faculty IT Committee- a period of three years with effect from 28th January 2016.

Member of the Faculty Library Committee- a period of three years with effect from 28th January 2016.

Coordinator and a member of editorial board � Felicitation Volume in honour of Prof. S. Pathmanathan-2016

A member of Editorial Board- Commemoration Volume in honour of Prof. Leslie Gunawardhana- 2016

Departmental Sessions Coordinator of Undergraduate Research Congress of the Faculty of Arts- 2016

Transportation and Accommodation Committee- The Second International Conference on the Humanities and the Social Sciences (ICHSS)/ Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya 2016.

Appreciation and Commendation Letter for the activities of Chairman of Senior Student Counselors-2016.

Acting Head, Department of History, University of Peradeniya- 20th April 2016, 21.June 2016

President, Senior Common Room, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya- 2016.

Chairman of Senior Student Counselor, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya- 2016

Senior Student Counselor, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya- 2016

Senior Student Counselor, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya- 2015

Lekhaka atvala Programme, Department of Cultural Affairs, Central Provincial Council � 2015, 2016

Secretary, Senior Common Room, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya- 2015

Secretary, Welfare Society of Teachers� Association, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya- 2015

Appointment of Teaching Panel: HIS 612, Social Theories and Institutions of the Indian Sub-Continent to 1200 A.D.- MA-M.phil � 2015, 2016

A member of Editorial Board- Ithihasa Lekhani, University of Peradeniya: Department of History-2015

Assistant editor, Society of Sri Lanka, University of Peradeniya: Department of History- 2015

Committee Member of Faculty web development Committee 2015

HIS 502-Diploma Course for History- 2015

Co- editor for Sambhavana, Faculty of Arts, 2015, 2016, 2017

Committee Member of the Sri Lanka Historical Association 2015

Committee Member of the Sri Lanka Historical Association 2014

Appointment of a board to verify the condemned articles 2014

Committee Member of Departmental Board of Survey 2014

Committee Member of Curriculum Development 2014

Coordinator for Departmental Internship Programme from 2014

Sub- Committee member of The First International Conference on the Social Sciences and the Humanities 16th � December, 2014, Faculty of Arts

Training Programme on Research Competencies- 2011 Aug. 10

Committee Member of the Postgraduate Research Symposium 2008

A member of Assessment of Students of all island Daham Schools � 2008, 2009

Committee member of Postgraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, 2007

Senior Student Counselor, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya- 2006

Coordinator- Undergraduate dissertations, Department of History, University of Peradeniya, 2007

Coordinator- Undergraduate dissertations, Department of History, University of Peradeniya, 2005, 2006

Academic Sub� Warden, Hilda Obeysekara Hall, University of Peradeniya - 1998

Volunteer Student Counselor- 1998, 1999

Membership:

Sri Lanka Historical Association - Life Membership

Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka- Life Membership .

Bharatiya Kala Kendra of the Assistant High Commission of India, Kandy .

Participation workshop:

Introduction of Faculty Internship Programme, 14. 11. 2014