EDUCATION

• Doctorate in Management, Access, and Conservation of Biodiversity (Reading: 2018–2023)
  Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
• Master’s Degree in Management, Access, Conservation, and Trade of Species (2007–2008)
  The International Framework, University of Andalucia, Spain
• Diploma in Wildlife Conservation and Management (1995)
  Open University of Sri Lanka
• Diploma in Gemology (1987)
  University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
• Diploma in Photography (1974–1978)
  The National Photography Art Society of Sri Lanka

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Sri Lanka Customs (1978–2013)
  – Served as a Deputy Director of Customs, retiring after 35 years of service.
  – Specialized in wildlife trade investigations, environmental protection, and international customs compliance.
  – Founded and led the Biodiversity Protection Unit (BPU) at Sri Lanka Customs, recognized as the world’s first of its kind (1993).
• Expert-Level Participation (International)
  – Represented Sri Lanka at WCO/CITES Working Groups and international conferences on wildlife crime, biodiversity, and environmental conservation, including:
            – WCO 33rd Session of the Enforcement Committee (2014)
              – UNODC Expert Group Meetings on Timber Forensics and Analysis (2014)
• Academic Contributions (Teaching and Lecturing)
  – Visiting Lecturer at:
            – University of Colombo (Conservation Biology and Environmental Management)
              – University of Wayamba (Aquatic Biology)
              – University of Kelaniya (Biodiversity Conservation and Management)
• Advisory Roles
  – Advisor to government entities on environmental conservation and biodiversity, including:
              – National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (NBSAP)
              – Presidential Task Force on Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation