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Department of Political Science

University of Peradeniya

Ms. Sachini Geethanjalee

Lecturer

BA (Colombo), MA (Colombo)

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About Me

H.A.Sachini Geethanjalee is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. She hold a B.A. in Political Science & Public Policy from the University of Colombo in 2020 and M.A in Public Administration & Management from the University of Colombo in 2023. Her research interest areas are Democracy & Space Politics, Political Geography, Public Policy & Administration, Political Economy, Geo-Politics, Diplomacy & Environment Politics.

Education

MA in Public Administration & Management - Merit Pass

University of Colombo

2023

BA in Political Science & Public Policy - First Class

University of Colombo

2020

Current Positions

Lecturer (Probationary) - Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

June 2023 - To Present

Volunteer Student Counsellor - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2023 - To Present

Positions Held

Independent Researcher - Sarvodaya Project

January, 2023 - December, 2023

Research Analyst - OneLanka Foundation, Colombo

February, 2023 - June, 2023

Assistant Lecturer - Department of Political Science & Public Policy, University of Colombo

February, 2021 - January, 2023

Memberships

Member of the - Regional Studies Association (United Kingdom)

2023

Awards

Letian Award for the best results in Political Science & Public Policy - University of Colombo

2020

Publications

BOOKS

Changes of Public Space & Migration Patterns with Covid -19 Pandemic in Colombo District, Sri Lanka

https://www.grin.com/document/1170710?lang=en

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Constitutionalism Reforms in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Past, Present & Future

https://sprinpub.com/sjahss/article/view/sjahss-1-8-5-436-444/137

Gender-Inequality in Agrarian Sector during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Study of the ‘Parawila Watta’ Tamil State in Monaragala District

https://sprinpub.com/sjahss/article/view/SJAHSS-1-5-6-270-274/85

Conferences

South Asian Economists Annual Conference (SANEM)

Full Research Paper - "Discourse of the Space Identity of Poverty & Social Protection in Urban Space (As a Study of Urban Slums and Shanty Dwellers in Colombo District, Sri Lanka."

Dhaka, Bangladesh

February, 2023

International Conference in Cultivating the Humanities and Social Sciences: Addressing the Multiple Marginalities of South and Southeast Asia

Full Research Paper - Ideological & Democratic Transformation of Public Space (As a Study of

Chiang Mai University, Thailand

December, 2022

International Conference for Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE)

Full Research Paper - Urban Governance & Policy Formulation in Urban Slums & Shanty Dwellers in Sri Lanka (Special Reference to the

Kandy, Sri Lanka

December, 2023

International Research Symposium in Contemporary Uncertainties in South Asian societies

Research Abstract - Gender-inequality in Agrarian sector during the Covid-19 Pandemic (A Case Study of the 'Parawila Watta' Tamil Estate in Moneragala District)

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

September, 2022

International Research Symposium - Contemporary Uncertainties in South Asian Societies

Research Abstract - Challenges & Prospects of E -Teaching & Learning in Social Sciences during the Covid -19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

September, 2022

International Research Symposium in Contemporary Uncertainties in South Asian Societies

Research Abstract - New Paradigm Shifting of Sex Workers in Urban Slums, Colombo District during the Covid-19 Pandemic

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

September, 2022

7th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science

Research Abstract - COVID-19 and Diversity of Workforce Management: A Case Study of Software Engineering Companies & Garment Factories in Sri Lanka

University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

November, 2021

International Conference in Management on Young Scientists Collaboration

Research Abstract - Challenges & Prospects for Tourism Development in Sri Lanka during the Period of Covid-19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka

University of Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka

May, 2022

Specialization

Political Economy

International Relations

Public Policy & Administration

Political Geography & Environmental Politics

Teaching

PSC-3005 - Seminars on Issues in Contemporary World Politics

Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya

August, 2023 - November, 2023

PSC-2006 - Introduction to Peace & Conflict Studies

Department of Political Science

August, 2023 - November, 2023

PSC-2012 - Theory & Practice of Governance

Department of Political Science

Research Interests

Democracy & Space Politics, Political Geography, Public Policy & Administration, Political Economy, Geo-Politics, Diplomacy & Environment Politics.

Research Grants Received

Participated to the Research Capacity Development Workshop at the Savithribai Phule Pune University in India. Collaborated with the SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) & AAS (The Association for Asian Studies)

Other Academic Contributions

Joined with the 'Sarvodaya' Community Development Program as a Researcher for the Research project of 'Social Protection in Sri Lanka' - Collaborated with the Center for Global Development and Sustainability, Heller School for Social Policy and Management - Brandeis University, United States