EDUCATION

• PhD in Agricultural Meteorology (2007–2009)
  Punjab Agricultural University, India
• Sc. in Crop Science (2004)
  University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Diploma in Education (1994)
  University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Sc. in Applied Science (1984)
  University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Agricultural Standards and COP Development Specialist for Spices
  FAO (2023–Present)
  Developed standards for GAP implementation and certification for Export Agricultural Crops (EAC).
• Additional Director General (Research)
  Department of Export Agriculture (2023)
  Led and evaluated research programs on spices and allied crops across multiple disciplines.
• Director (Research)
  Central Research Station, Department of Export Agriculture (2022)
  Managed and executed research programs related to Export Agricultural Crops (EAC).
• Director (Research)
  Intercropping & Betel Research Station, Department of Export Agriculture (2018–2022)
  Led research and development initiatives focusing on intercropping and betel cultivation.
• Deputy Director (Research)
  Central Research Station, Department of Export Agriculture (2012–2018)
  Coordinated and supervised research programs on crop management practices.
• Research Officer
  Department of Export Agriculture (1995–2012)
  Conducted extensive research programs related to agronomy and export agricultural crops.
• Assistant Teacher in Biology
  Department of Education (1985–1985)
  Taught Botany and Zoology to advanced-level students.
• Demonstrator in Biology
  Faculty of Applied Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (1984–1985)
  Conducted practical classes and facilitated postgraduate research activities.