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Department of Political Science

University of Peradeniya

Prof. A. Sarjoon

Professor in Political Science

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Education

PhD in Political Science

National University of Malaysia

April, 2017.

M.Phil in Political Science

University of Colombo

2011

P.G Dip in Conflict Resolution and Peace Preparedness

University of Bradford, U.K.

2009

M.A in Political Science

University of Peradeniya

2004

B. A (Hons.) in Political Science

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

2001

Current Positions

Professor in Political Science - University of Peradeniya

February, 2021 - To Present

Positions Held

Senior Lecturer in Political Science - University of Peradeniya

May, 2017 - February, 2021

Lecturer in Political Science - University of Peradeniya

September, 2010 - May, 2017

Asst. Lecturer in Politics and Peace Studies - South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

March, 2009 - September, 2010

Asst. Lecturer in Political Science - South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

January, 2004 - January, 2008

Asst. Lecturer in Political Science - South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

April, 2002 - March, 2003

Awards

NOPARD Fellowship - Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Science, University of Peradeniya

January - June, 2019

Research Universiti Fellowship - National University of Malaysia

2014-2016

ISLE Wilhelm PhD Fellowship - Bowdoin College, USA.

September, 2013 - August, 2016

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Dissanayake, N., Withanawasam, A & Sarjoon, A. 2021. Achieving Sustainable Development Goals by adopting Blue-Green economic provisions: an analysis of opportunities and challenges of Sri Lanka. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Studies. 3(6): 18-29. Doi: 10.32996/jhsss.2021.3.6.3

This article has been Indexed in BASE, CNKI Scholar, SIS, WorldCat, Index Copernicus, EuroPub and many other indexes.

Dissanayake, N. Sarjoon, A & Withanawasam, A. 2021. Conceptual nexuses between sustainable development and blue-green economy: an analysis of the importance of adopting blue-green economic principles in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development. 12(6): 102-110.

This article has been Indexed in Index Copernicus, EBSCO, Open J-Gate, Universe Digital Library and many other indexes.

Sarjoon, A & Yusoff, M.A. 2019. United Nations peacekeeping operations and challenges. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. 8(3): 201-210. Doi: 10.6941/ajis-2019018

This article has been indexed in Scopus and other indexes.

Yusoff, M.A., Sarjoon, A & Zain, Z.M. 2019. Minorities, territoriality and politics for autonomy: an analysis of competing ethnic politics in Eastern Sri Lanka. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. 8(2):68-82.

This article has been indexed in Scopus and other indexes.

Yusoff, M.A & Sarjoon, A. 2019. Post-war religious violence, counter-state response and religious harmony in Sri Lanka. Journal of Educational and Social Research. 9(3): 211-223.

This article has been indexed in Scopus and other indexes.

Yusoff, M.A., Sarjoon, A & Zain, Z.M. 2018. Analyzing the Fragmented Muslim Politics in Post-Ashraff Era. Journal of Politics and Law. 11(3):17-32.

This article has been indexed in Web of Science (ESCI), ERA and other indexes.

Yusoff, M.A., Sarjoon, A & Zain, Z.M. 2018. Resettlement of Northern Muslims: A Challenge for Post-war Development and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka. Social Sciences. 7, 106.

This article has been indexed in Scopus and other indexes.

Yusoff, M.A., Sarjoon, A., Hussin, N & Ahmad, A. 2017. Analyzing the Contributions of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress and its Founder-Leader to the Muslim Politics and Community in Sri Lanka. Social Sciences. 6(4), 120.

This article has been indexed in Scopus and other indexes.

Yusoff, M.A & Sarjoon, A. 2017. Anti-Halal and Anti-Animal Slaughtering Campaigns and Their Impact in Post-war Sri Lanka. Religions. 8.(4), 46.

This article has been indexed in Web of Science (AHCI), Scopus and other indexes – The journal has been classified in Q1 in Journal Ranking.

Sarjoon, A., Yusoff, M.A & Azziyadi Ismail, M. 2017. Public Service Delivery: Impact of Establishing an Administrative District in the Kalmunai Region, Sri Lanka. International Business Management. 11(4):929-940

This article has been indexed in Asian Digital Library, Index Copernicus, ASCI-ACR, JournalSeek, HEC, Google Scholar and many other indexes.

Yusoff, M.A & Sarjoon, A. 2016. Ethnic politics and the survival of minorities’ demand: a Historical Review of the Political Advocacy Process of Kalmunai Administrative District Demand. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. 5(3):61-72

This article has been indexed in DOAL, EBSCOhost, Index Copernicus, Scripd, OJS PKP, WorldCat, and many other indexes.

Yusoff, M.A & Sarjoon, A. 2016. The Muslims’ Quest for a Kalmunai Administrative District in South-Eastern Sri Lanka. Journal of Politics and Law. 9(9):55-64.

This article has been indexed in Web of Science (ECSI), ERA & other indexes.

Sarjoon, A., Yusoff, M.A & Hussin, N. 2016. Anti-Muslim Sentiments and Violence: A Major Threat to Ethnic Reconciliation and Ethnic Harmony in Post-War Sri Lanka. Religions. 7(10):1-18.

This article has been indexed in Web of Science (AHCI), Scopus and other indexes.

Specialization

Political Science and Public Administration

Teaching

PSC 2003 - Elements of Public Administration

Dept. of Political Science

2018 - To Present

PSC 2009 - Introduction to Public Policy

Dept. of Political Science

2018 - To Present

PSC 3010 - Integrated Conflict Management Skills

Dept. of Political Science

December, 2021 - To Present

PSC 3007 - Comparative Public Administration

Dept. of Political Science

2017 - To Present

PSC 503 - Bureaucracy and Public Policy

Dept. of Political Science / PGIHS

2012 - To Present

HMC 605 - Policies and Mechanisms to Protect Human Rights in Sri Lanka

PGIHS

2019 - To Present

IRE 606 - International Relations Under Globalization

PGIHS

2019 - To Present

IRE 619 - Global and Regional Mechanism

PGIHS

2019 - To Present

Research Interests

Public Policy, Minority Rights, Decentralization, Muslim Minorities

Ongoing Research and Projects

Nexus between Education and Corruption: The Case of Sri Lanka

This research is funded by University Research Fund.