EDUCATION

• D. in Biodiversity (2011)
  University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  Research Title: Biodiversity of Ecological and Biogeography of Their Species in Three Isolated Hills in Sri Lanka
• Sc. in Biological Science (2001)
  Open University of Sri Lanka

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Environmental, Biodiversity, and Restoration Consultant
  Independent Projects (2010–Present)
  Led biodiversity assessments for environmental impact studies across various ecosystems in Sri Lanka.
  Consulted on habitat restoration for large-scale development projects.
• Field Ecologist
  IUCN Sri Lanka (2001–2002)
  Conducted biodiversity surveys and conservation projects across Sri Lanka.
• Personal Coordinator to the Chairman
  Central Environmental Authority (2003)
  Assisted in biodiversity project coordination and administrative tasks.
• Team Leader (Flora)
  Sri Lanka Red List (2011)
  Led assessments and evaluations of threatened flora species in Sri Lanka.
• Research Assistant
  National Conservation Review, Dept. of Forest Conservation (1991–1996)
  Conducted ecological surveys and species cataloging.
• Principal Consultant
  Various Hydropower Projects (2010–2021)
  Conducted biodiversity assessments and provided recommendations for minimizing ecological impacts.