EDUCATION

• Illinois State University: PhD Biological Science: (1991 – 1995). – Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Society.

• Illinois State University:Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biochemistry – (1988 – 1990).

• University of Colombo: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Zoology-(1981 – 1985).

EXPERIENCE

• University of Colombo: Head, Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences: (Feb 2023 – Present).

• Senior Professor in Zoology and Environment Sciences:(Nov 2017 – Present). 

• Dean, Faculty of Nursing: Feb 2017 – Apr 2020.

• Professor in Zoology: Nov 2009 – Nov 2017- Sri Lanka.
• Senior Lecturer- (Sep 1995 – Oct 2009): Sri Lanka.

• Lecturer – (Aug 1986 – Sep 1995) – Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Assistant Lecturer: (Nov 1985 – Aug 1986) – Colombo 3, Sri Lanka.

• Coordinator Biodiversity and Ecosystems: IUCN Sri Lanka(Jun 2015 – May 2017 ).
• Biodiversity Specialist: IUCN Asia Regional Office Colombo : (Aug 2008 – Aug 2009).

• Adjunct Lecturer:Heartland Community College:(Jan 1994 – Aug 1995).

• American Heart Fellow:Illinois State University:(1993 – 1995 2 years)-Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area.

• Fulbright Fellow:Illinois State University United States: Aug 1988 – Dec 1990.