EDUCATION

• D. in Development Studies (Sociology) 2009 International Institute of Social Studies (University of Erasmus) THE NETHERLANDS
• Master of Arts in Sociology by Research 1995 University of Peradeniya Peradeniya, SRI LANKA.
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 1985 Second Class (Hons) Upper Division University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, SRI LANKA

EXPERIENCE

• Professor in Sociology – Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: 2015 – To Present

• Warden – Hilda Obeysekara Hall University of Peradeniya , Peradeniya, Sri Lanka :2014 – To Present

• Director – Centre for Distance and Continuing Education(CDCE)University of Peradeniya :2018 – 2021

• Visiting Lecturer – Masaryk University, Brno, Check Republic:2017

• Senior Lecturer Grade I – Department of Sociology University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya:2001 – 2015

• Visiting Lecturer – University of Peradeniya:2009 – 2010

• Deputy Director – Learning Resources – Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE) University of Peradeniya:2011-2013

• Senior Lecturer, Grade II – Department of Sociology University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya:1995 – 2001

• Lecturer, Probationary – Department of Sociology University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya:1989 – 1995

• Assistant Lecturer – Department of Sociology University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya:1988 – 1989

• Assistant Lecturer (Temporary ) – Department of Sociology University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya:1987 – 1988

• Youth Service Officer (Research &Development) – Youth Service Council, Maharagama, Colombo, Sri Lanka:1987