PhD
Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
2004-2007
MPhil
University of Peradeniya
1995-2001
Diploma in Education
The Open University of Sri Lanka
1996-1997
BA
University of Peradeniya
1990-1994
Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
2004-2007
University of Peradeniya
1995-2001
The Open University of Sri Lanka
1996-1997
University of Peradeniya
1990-1994
Mentor and Academic Coordinator - Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya
2020 - To Present
Professor in Philosophy - Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya
2015 - To Present
Member of Board of Study - Psychology, Philosophy and Education of the Postgraduate Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences (PGIHS) of the University of Peradeniya
2015 - To Present
Member of Editorial Board - Journal of Classical Thamizh (A bi-Annual International Multilateral Thamizh Journal)
2016 - To Present
Head - Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya
2018-2021
Consultant - AHEAD Operation, Department of Social Science, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
2020
Member of the Chief-Advisory Board - 1st International Arts Students Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya
2020
Co-Editor - “Palkalai”, an official Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya
2014-2017
Senior Treasurer - Society of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniy
2015-2016
Treasurer - Teacher’s Welfare Society, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya
2014-2015
Professor in Philosophy - Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya
2015 - To Present
Senior Lecturer, Grade-I - Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya
2007-2015
Senior Lecturer, Grade-II - Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya
2001-2007
Lecturer (Probationary) - Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya
1996-2001
Assistant Lecturer - Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya
1994-1999
Life Member of the Alumni Association - University of Peradeniya
1996
Honorary Award for Distinguished services rendered to the Community and Country - Award from the All-Ceylon YMMA Conference
August 28, 2020
Research Scholarship - ISLE Program-Wilhelm Fellowship for PhD
2004-2006
Award for Authorship of the book 'General Psychology- An introduction' - Ministry of Education and Industries, Central Provincial Council
2003
Honorary Award for Academic Contribution - South Eastern Research Forum of Sri Lanka and Islamic Research Centre of Sri Lanka
2002
4th Jaffna International Research Conference
''Plato’s Theory of Education and its Relevance to Sri Lanka’s Education System"
Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka,
2018
Twenty Second Annual Conference & International Seminar
“The role of Thomas Kuhn’s Methodology to the Construct of Scientific Knowledge"
Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna
2017
Annual Research Congress, PGIHS-RC
“Islamic Reactions to Western Modernity: A Critical Analysis"
Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
2017
International Conference of the Inter Religious Scholars Forum
“Theory of Self Realization in Mysticism - Philosophical Reading”
School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, India
2015
International Conference of the Inter Religious Scholars Forum
“Suitability of Philosophy of Non-violence in the Conflict Resolution”
School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, India
2014
First International Symposium of Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
“Islam and Contemporary Social Problems- with Special Reference to Violence"
Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
2014
First International Conference on the Social Sciences and Humanities of Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya
“The Mystical Phenomenon in Islam: A Philosophical Approach”
Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya
2011
15th International Islamic Tamil Literary Conference
“Mystic thoughts in Scholar M.C. Siddi Lebbe Publications”
Islamic Tamil Literary Association, Chennai, TamilNadu, India
2011
World Classical Tamil Conference of the Kovi
“Concept of Mysticism - a Philosophical Prospective”
Tamil Nadu Government in India
2010
07th International Islamic Tamil Literary Conference
“The role of Social Institutions in Constructing Islamic Culture”
Islamic Tamil Literary Association, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2007
International Conference of Department of Tamil, Annamalai University
“Psychology and Science"
Department of Tamil, Annamalai University, TamilNadu, India
2007
International Vethathiri Research Conference and Seminar
“Social Problems in Philosopher Vethathiri Maharishi Publications”
International Vethathiri Research Conference and Seminar of Tamil University, Tamil Nadu, India
2006
National Conference of the Inter Religious Scholars Forum
“Problems and Solutions on the Concept of Islamic Tamil in Sri Lanka’s Multi Religious Societies"
Inter Religious Scholars Forum, School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, India
2006
First International Seminar on Tamil Studies: Retrospect and Prospect
“Tamil Studies and Philosophy”
Tamil Academy, Department of Tamil Language, University of Madras, Chennai, India
2006
I have served as a resource person to compile the Manual for the course unit PHYE102- Logic and Logical Theory for undergraduate (external) program.
I have drafted the Subject Benchmark Statement in Philosophy for UGC's QAA Council,2009. In relation to this, I have been appointed as a member of the update the subject benchmark committee by UGC from 24th August 2020 to 24th February 2023.
Logic and Scientific Method
Islamic philosophy
Buddhist philosophy
PHY undergraduate level - Critical thinking, Logical reasoning, Logic and Logical Theory, Mathematical Logic, Philosophy of Religion, Introduction to Psychology, Scientific method and Methodology of Social Science
Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya
1994 - To Present
PHY postgraduate level - Modern Western Philosophy, Philosophy and Psychology of Education, Seminar on Methodology and French Philosophy
Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya
2007 - To Present
PHY undergraduate level - Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Religion, Research Methodology, Philosophy of Science, General Psychology and Modern Logic and Critical reasoning
Department of Philosophy, University of Jaffna
2017-2018
PHY guest lecturer - Theory of Knowledge and Ethical Concepts
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
2001-2002 - To Present
Philosophical scrutiny of mystical phenomena
Philosophy of religion and humanism
Concept of liberation
Social structure of Islam
Non-violent approaches to conflict resolution
Suicide studies