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Ms. N. Thiviya Mihirangani

Temporary Lecturer (Since 2019)
BA (Hons.), Master of Political Science

thiviyamihirangani@arts.pdn.ac.lk
+94 766215597

EDUCATION

  • 2020 Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka
    MA in Political Science (Course work)

  • 2018 Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka
    Bachelor of Arts specialized in Political Science with a Second Class Honors- Upper Division pass
    Grade Point Average: 3.55/4.00
    Course duration: 4 years | The medium of instruction: Tamil
    Supplementary subject: Psychology, Ethics, Human Recourse Management

  • 2013 Wijeyaratnam Hindu Central College Negombo, Sri Lanka
    Passed GCE (A/L) Examination in 2013 in Arts stream with Political Science, Geography and Tamil as main subjects.

    • EXPERIENCE

    Teaching:

    2019-2022 Temporary Lecturer attached to the Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya (November, 2019 – May, 2022) (Present)

  • Lectures in charge of both English and Tamil medium
  • Responsibilities included conducting discussion, tutorial and revision classes, preparing teaching and exam material and grading.
    • Discussion courses I am undertaking are listed below:

    100 /1000 Levels - 200 /2000Levels - 300/3000 Levels - 400 Levels -
  • 2021-2022 : Visiting Lecturer, Bachelor of Information Technology, BLC Campus Course: Community Service (MPU 3452)
  • 2021 : Resource Person, Certificate Course in Human Rights, Centre for the study of Human Rights, University of Peradeniya
  • 2014 : Served as an Art teacher on a voluntary basis at Wijeratnam Hindu Central College, Negombo

    • Field Research:

    2017/2021 Part time Coordinator, Women for Peace and Good Governance, Weligalla
  • Contribution: Organizing Community Activities, Collect and Analyze Research Data
  • Principle and Co-investigator : Ms. Shobana Rajendran / Chairperson

    • 2019 : Research Consultant. PASS Asian (Pvt) Ltd, Pitta Kotte, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte10100.
  • Project titles : Baseline Survey on Healing and Reconciliation. Journey Towards A Sustainable National-Level Movement & “Promoting A Common Vision for Tolerance and Harmony Among All Religions in Sri Lanka”
  • Survey data collection to evaluate the projects implemented by Caritas Sri Lanka –SEDEC at National Level.
  • Contribution: Data Collection, analysis and reporting
  • Principle and Co-investigator: Samantha S. Pathirana, Chairman /CEO PASS Asian (Pvt) Ltd

    • 2019 : Research Consultant & Team Coordinator at Field. PASS Asian (Pvt) Ltd, Pitta Kotte, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte10100.
  • Project title : Development of Habitat Conditions of Plantation and Rural Communities in Nuwara Eliya District
  • Survey data collection to evaluate the project implemented by PALM Foundation, focused on the plantation community and the rural communities
  • Role: Facilitate meetings, coordinate the agenda, review and approve new procedures, maintain records, data Collection (Mobile App), analysis and reporting
  • Principle and Co-investigator: Samantha S. Pathirana, Chairman /CEO PASS Asian (Pvt) Ltd

    • 2018 : Undergraduate Research, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Project title: “New Quota System and Women’s Participation in Sri Lanka: The Case Study of NuwaraEliya Municipal Council”
  • Investigated the quota system: This exploratory study was conducted among the members of selected local government institutions in NuwaraEliya District using focus Group discussions
  • Supervisor: Dr. Malini Balamayuran at Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

    • 2018 : Project Enumerator. PASS Asian (Pvt) Ltd, Pitta Kotte, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte10100.
  • Project titles : Mid term Evaluation: Integrated Community Development Project for Plantation and Neighboring communities in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka- ICDP & Mid term Evaluation : Participatory Child Protection Project for Plantation and Neighboring communities in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka- PCPP
  • Surveyor data collection for a mid term evaluation of the project, implemented by PALM Foundation, focused on Plantation and Neighboring communities in Nuwara Eliya.
  • Contribution: Data Collection

    • Volunteer Service:

  • 2021 : Technical Assistant: Peradeniya University International Research Conference (iPurse 2021) held from 11 Nov 2021 to 12 Nov 2021.
  • 2020/2021 : Academic Sub-Warden. Part-Time Sangamitta Hall, University of Peradeniya (Part-Time, 2020 to Present)
  • 2019/2021 :Student Counselor for the Orientation Program for the academic year 2019/2020 & 2020/2021 Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya
  • 2017 : Intern (Part Time) to complete Certificate course in Entrepreneur Leadership Skills which was conducted by Embassy of the United States of America in American Corner, Kandy

    • PUBLICATIONS

    Report
    2021 : A Critical Study on Religious Freedom in Post-War Sri Lanka. Guided Research Project. Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences. University of Peradeniya.
    Supervisor: Dr. Sarjoon Athambawa

    Abstract
    2019 : Mihirangani N.T, (2019). New Quota System and Women’s Political Participation in Sri Lanka: The case study of NuwaraEliya Municipal Council. Abstract. In: Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2019, striving for a nation that safeguards universal franchise, Election Commission of Sri Lanka on 21st September 2019

    Thesis / Dissertation
    2018 : Mihirangani N.T, (2018) New Quota System and Women’s Political Participation in Sri Lanka. Research Report: Proceedings Undergraduate Research Congress, Faculty of Arts. University of Peradeniya. Volume III (November 29, 2018)
    Supervisor: Dr. Malini Balamayuran

    Peer-reviewed article
    2016 : Mihirangani N.T, (2016). Public Private Partnership System (3P System). Elankathir-2016. Annual Publication. Issue 44

    PRESENTATIONS / CONFERENCES

  • 2021 : Mihirangani N.T., (2021) A critical study on religious freedom in post-war Sri Lanka at The Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya.
  • 2019 : Mihirangani N.T., (2019) New quota system and women’s participation in Sri Lanka : The case study of NuwaraEliya Municipal Council. Annual Research Symposium 2019, Striving for A Nation that safeguards Universal Franchise, Election Commission of Sri Lanka on 21st September 2019
  • 2018 : Mihirangani N.T., (2018) New Quota System and Women’s Political Participation in Sri Lanka. Proceedings Undergraduate Research Congress, Faculty of Arts. University of Peradeniya. Volume III (November 29, 2018)

    • ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2018 : Got selected for a Certificate course in Empowering Women in Politics, offered by Ministry of Women & Child Affairs in Agricultural Faculty of University of Peradeniya.
  • 2018 : Got selected for a Certificate course in Entrepreneur Leadership Skills, offered by Embassy of the United States of America at American Corner, Kandy.
  • 2018 : Got selected for a Training on Transitional Justice, organized by National Peace Council of Sri Lanka as a part of Youth engagement Transitional Justice for long-lasting peace in Sri Lanka which was supported by United Nation Peacebuilding Fund.
  • 2018 : Got selected to one day workshop and training on a New Election System Introduced through the Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Act No22 of 2021 and Political Finance Regulations, Conducted by Centre for Monitoring Election violence
  • 2017 : Got selected for a Training Workshop on Constitutionalism and Fundamental Rights, organized by Institute for Constitutional Studies.
  • 2014 : Got selected to the Developing Leadership Qualities and Positive Thinking Training Program, offered by Ministry of Higher Education.

    • TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  • 2017 : A Certificate course on Psychology and Basic Counselling Skills (6 Credits, 90 hrs..) conducted by the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.
  • 2015 : A Certificate course on Human Rights conducted by the Centre for Study of Human Rights, University of Peradeniya.
  • 2011 : Diploma in Computer Science conducted by National Computer Project (NCP).
  • 2011 : Information Technology Course conducted by Electro Technical Training Institution, Negombo.

    • EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • 2021 : Committee Member: COVID-19 Prevention Committee, Sangamiththa Hall, University of Peradeniya
  • 2020 : Editor: Report titled “Tamil Representation in the 2020 Parliamentary Election” published by the Alumni Association of Eastern Universities.
  • 2016/2017 : Treasurer: Political Science society, University of Peradeniya
  • 2016/2017 : Committee Member: Soba Sansandaya, University of Peradeniya
  • 2016 : Member: University Explorers’ club, University of Peradeniya. (Lifelong membership)
  • 2012/2013 : Prefect in School, Wijeratnam Hindu Central College, Negombo, Sri Lanka
  • 2011 : Secretary of Vijayasakthi Hindu Association, Wijeratnam Hindu Central College, Negombo, Sri Lanka
  • 2011 : Member of English Literacy Association, Wijeratnam Hindu Central College, Negombo, Sri Lanka

    • ROCOGNITION

  • 2020 : Session Panelist for Dharamraja Education Research Conference 2020 (DERC 2020) at the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya.

    • CORE ATRIBUTES AND SKILLS

  • Language Proficiency : Well literate in English, Tamil and Sinhala Languages
  • Computer Literacy : Fluent in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Camtasia
  • Portrait drawing, Photo Editing, Videography, Video Editing, Desiging
  • Self-motivated, Clear Communication, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Organizing Skills, Like to find new ways and means of doing things and prefer to work with new ideas, Face challenges with confidence, Learn from failures and successes of my own, as well as of others, A good team worker, player and leader, A good listener. Willing to learn and update my knowledge constantly.