CV - C HA MI ND A S.

WI J E SU N DA RA

1. Full Name: Wijesundara Mudiyanselage Chaminda Shrimal Wijesundara

2. Address:
Home: 106 A/1 Christopher Road, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Office: Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
3. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
4. Phone: 94 81 239 4478 (office)

EDUCATION
B.Sc. – Zoology Special Degree with First Class Honors – University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2000.
M.Phil. in Zoology – University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2008.
Title of Thesis: “Foraging ecology of selected bird species in Udawattakele Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka.”
M.Sc. in Fish & Wildlife Management – University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2004.
Title of Thesis: “The Diversity and Aspects of the Ecology of Birds in Nuwara Eliya and Adjacent Areas
of Sri Lanka.”
Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology (ongoing) - University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii,
U.S.A.
Title of Dissertation: “Species replacement of white-eyes along an altitudinal gradient.”

EMPLOYMENT/SERVICE
1. Senior Lecturer in zoology, Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (January 2,
2012 – to date).
2. Lecturer in zoology in the permanent staff of the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (February 19,
2001 – January 1, 2012).
3. Lecturer in the Board of Study in Environmental Science of the Postgraduate Institute of Science,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (November 26, 2011 – to date).
4. Lecturer in the Board of Study in Zoological Sciences of the Postgraduate Institute of Science,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (June 23, 2014 – to date).
5. Lecturer in the Board of Study in Plant Sciences of the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (April 24, 2016 – to date).
6. Visiting Lecturer, Department of Education, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya (Academic Year
2017/2018).
7. Teaching Assistant, Biology Program, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. (August 1, 2007
– July 31, 2010).
8. Teaching Assistant, Department of Zoology, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A. (January
01, 2007 – June 30, 2007).
9. Lecturer (on contract basis), Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (May 02,
2000 - February 18, 2001).
10. Program Coordinator for the M.Sc. Program in Biodiversity, Ecotourism, and Environment
Management of the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (September
2, 2012 – to date).
11. Secretary of the Board of Study in Zoological Sciences of the Postgraduate Institute of Science,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (April 19, 2017 – April 18, 2020).

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12. Secretary of the Zoology Departmental Committee, University of Peradeniya, since May 25, 2016.
13. Member of the Board of Study in Zoological Sciences of the Postgraduate Institute of Science,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (April 19, 2014 – April 18, 2017 and April 19, 2017 – April 18, 2020).
14. Co-coordinator of the International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health (2013 – 2016),
organized by the Board of Study in Environmental Science of the Postgraduate Institute of Science,
University of Peradeniya.
15. Member of the Editorial Board of the Proceedings of the International Symposium on Water Quality
and Human Health (2013 – 2016).
16. Member of the Editorial Board of Sciscitator, the official magazine of Young Researchers’ Forum of
the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2015, 2016).
17. Member of the Organizing Committee of the International Symposium on Water Quality and Human
Health (2013 – 2016).
18. Member of the Registration Committee of the PGIS Research Congress (2015 and 2016), organized
by the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
19. Executive Committee Member of the University of Peradeniya Science Teachers’ Association
(2014/2015).
20. Visiting Demonstrator, in M.Sc. Program in Environmental Science, Postgraduate Institute of
Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Effective from February 28, 2003 for the duration of the
M.Sc. Program in Environmental Science 2003/2004).
21. Visiting Demonstrator, in M.Sc. Program in Science Education, Postgraduate Institute of Science,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Effective from June 15, 2000 for the duration of the M. Sc. Program
in Science Education 2000/2001).

COURSES TAUGHT
Undergraduate Courses:
1. ZL 213 Animal Ecology (2 Credits)
2. ZL 216 Vertebrate Diversity (3 Credits)
3. ZL 319 Avian & Mammalian Biology (2 Credits)
4. ZL 411 Wildlife Management (3 Credits)
5. ES 308 Marine Resources & Marine Pollution (2 Credits)
6. BL 103 Basic Ecology (2 Credits)
7. EDU 207 Biology: Organisms and Their Interactions (3 Credits) (for Arts students)

Postgraduate Courses:
1. ENM 512 Population Ecology (2 Credits)
2. ENM 525 Wildlife Management (2 Credits)
3. ENS 512 Biosphere Organization and Functioning: Ecosystems and Populations (2 Credits)
4. ENS 513 Biodiversity (2 Credits)

PUBLICATIONS
Books/Monographs:
1. Wijesundara, C. 2010. Foraging ecology of selected birds in a hill forest in Sri Lanka: Aspects of the
foraging ecology of selected bird species in Udawattakele Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka (Monograph;
ISBN 978-3-639-26035-9). VDM Verlag Publishers, Saarbrucken, Germany.
2. Santiapillai, C., Kahl, M. P., Wijesundara, C., Wijesundara, M., and Wijeyamohan, S. 2003. An
Illustrated Guide to the Resident Birds of the Wetlands of Sri Lanka. Godage International Publishers
(Pvt.) Ltd., Wellampitiya.
3. Santiapillai, C. and Wijesundara, C. 2002. An illustrated guide to the Endemic Birds of Sri Lanka.
Science Education Unit, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

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4. Santiapillai, C. and Wijesundara, C. 2002. An illustrated guide to the Endemic Birds of Sri Lanka.
Science Education Unit, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (Sinhala Translation; Translated by
Manjula Wijesundara)
5. Santiapillai, C. and Wijesundara, C. 2001. An illustrated guide to the Common Birds of the Peradeniya
University Campus, Sri Lanka. Science Education Unit, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Full Papers:
1. Wanniarachchi, S. and Wijesundara, C.S. 2016. The repertoire and structure of vocalizations of the
southern magpie robin (Copsychus saularis ceylonensis) in the Kandy region, Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal
of Science 45 (3): 47-54
2. Wijesundara, C. 2015. Significance of a forest fragment as a bird habitat and its importance in
biodiversity conservation. International Journal of Earth Sciences and Engineering 8 (2): 320-325
3. Wijesundara, C. and Wijesundara, M. 2014. Bird diversity of Dekinda Forest Reserve, Balana, Sri
Lanka: Implications for conservation. Ceylon Journal of Science (Biological Sciences) 43 (1): 137-146.
4. Wijesundara, C. and de Silva, M. 2005. Species diversity, abundance, and some aspects of the
ecology of birds in selected habitats in the hill region of Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science
(Biological Sciences) 33: 15-31.
5. Somaweera, R., Wijeyamohan, S., Vandercone, R., Wijesundara, C. and Santiapillai, C. 2004.
Discovery of crocodiles on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. Crocodile Specialist Group Newsletter (IUCN)
23(3): 10-11
6. Santiapillai, C., Wijeyamohan, S. Wijesundara, C., and Vandercone, R. 2003. Population structure,
composition, and abundance of elephants in Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka. Journal of the Bombay
Natural History Society 100 (2 & 3): 308 – 321
7. Wijeyamohan, S., Baheerathi, T., Luxmy, S., Prabha, K., Sajithran, T. M., Sivagini, S., Sivagnanam, V.,
Theeban, S., Wijesundara, C., and Santiapillai, C. 2002. Diversity of Birds in the Giant’s Tank, Wanni
Region, Sri Lanka. TigerPaper (FAO) 29 (4): 11-14.
8. Wijesundara, C. and Santiapillai, C. 2001. The Diversity of Resident Birds in the Campus of the
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Journal of Science – Eastern University of Sri Lanka 2(1): 69-82.
9. Wijesundara, C. and Santiapillai, C. 2000. The Birds of Peradeniya University Campus, Sri Lanka.
TigerPaper (FAO) 27(3): 32

Conference Papers:
1. Wijesundara, C. and Rajkumar, P. 2016. Abundance and status of migratory waterbirds on Mandaitivu
and adjacent areas in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International
Research Sessions 2016. P. 324. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
2. Weerakoon, G., Agalawattha, W., and Wijesundara, C.S. 2016. Resource partitioning in bird faunas of
forest and agricultural ecosystems. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International
Research Sessions 2016. P. 341. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
3. Hettiarachchi, T. and Wijesundara, C.S. 2016. Conservational significance of Dunumadalawa Forest
Reserve in Sri Lanka based on the endemism of its avifauna. Proceedings of the Peradeniya
University International Research Sessions 2016. P. 345. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
4. Kandasamy, G., Wijesundara, C., and Sivaruban, A. 2016. Comparison of avifaunal diversity in
different habitats in Jaffna Peninsula. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International
Research Sessions 2016. P. 362. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
5. Wijesundara, C.S., Chathuranga, D., Hettiarachchi, T., Perera, N., Rajkumar, P., Wanniarachchi. S.,
and Weerakoon, G. 2016. Population size of the greater flamingo in the Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2016. P. 80. University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
6. Chathuranga, D., Kodikara-Arachchi, M.H., Samarasingha, N., and Wijesundara, C.S. 2016.
Significance of cloud forests in Loolkandura Estate, Deltota, for conservation of endemic bird species in

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 Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress 2016. P. 81.
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
7. Galappaththi, H.G.S.S. and Wijesundara, C. 2016. Avifaunal diversity of Royal Botanic Gardens,
Peradeniya: Concept of botanic gardens for the conservation of avifauna. Proceedings of the
International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2016. P. 157. Heritance Kandalama, Dambulla,
Sri Lanka.
8. Rajkumar, P. and Wijesundara, C. 2016. Distribution of mangrove species on the islands of Jaffna
Peninsula, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2016.
P. 14. Heritance Kandalama, Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
9. Wijesundara, C.S., Warakagoda, D., Sirivardana, U., Chathuranga, D., Hettiarachchi, T., Perera, N.,
Rajkumar, P., Wanniarahchi, S., and Weerakoon, G. 2015. Biogeography of water birds in the northern
avifaunal region, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Biogeography and Biodiversity
Conservation in Sri Lanka in a Changing Climate. National Science Foundation, Colombo. P. 20.
10. Wijesundara, C.S., Chathuranga, D., Hettiarachchi, T., Perera, N., Rajkumar, P., Wanniarachchi, S.,
and Weerakoon, G. 2015. Avifaunal diversity in Vallai and Thondaman Aru areas in Jaffna: Potential for
ecotourism. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. Vol. 19.
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. P.302
11. Chaturanga, D., Kodikara-Arachchi, M.H., Samarasinghe, N., and Wijesundara, C.S. 2015. Avifaunal
diversity of Loolkandura Estate in Delthota, central Sri Lanka and its significance in bird conservation.
Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. Vol. 19. University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. P.301
12. Rajkumar, P. and Wijesundara, C.S. 2015. Developing bird-based ecotourism in Jaffna: A case study
on mangrove habitats on the islands of Mandaitivu and Sirudivu. Proceedings of the Peradeniya
University International Research Sessions. Vol. 19. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. P.311
13. Rajkumar, P. and Wijesundara, C. 2015. Avifaunal diversity of Thondaimanaru Lagoon and adjacent
areas, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, as an indicator of water quality. Proceedings of the Fourth International
Symposium of Water Quality and Human Health. Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. p. 24
14. Chathuranga, D., Ranawana, K.B., Wijesundara, C.S., and Jayasinghe, D. 2015. Seed dispersal
potential of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in Kumaragala Forest Reserve, Matale District, Sri
Lanka. Proceedings of the 20th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Club Hotel Dophin,
Negombo, Sri Lanka. P. 23
15. Wijesundara, C.S. and Freed, L.A. 2014. Divergence of bill length of the Sri Lanka white-eye in
sympatry with the Oriental white-eye. 39th Annual Albert L. Tester Memorial Symposium, East-West
Center, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, U.S.A. p. 66
16. Wijesundara, C. and Freed, L. 2014. Divergence of morphological characters in two species of white-
eye (Passeriformes: Zosteropidae) in sympatric compared to allopatric zones. Proceedings of the
Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. Vol. 18. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. p.
406
17. Perera, N. and Wijesundara, C. 2014. Foraging and feeding activity frequencies of purple-rumped
sunbird Leptocoma zeylonica and long-billed sunbird Cinnyris lotenius in Peradeniya University Park,
Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. Vol. 18.
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. p. 482
18. Rajkumar, P. and Wijesundara, C. 2014. Preliminary observations on migratory birds on the island of
Mandaitivu, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research
Sessions. Vol. 18. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. p. 30
19. Rajkumar, P. and Wijesundara, C. 2014. Preliminary observations on bird diversity in Vadamarachchi
and Upparu lagoons in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Water
Quality and Human Health, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. p. 26
20. Illeperuma, O., Priyantha, N., Yatigammana, S., Madawala, S., and Wijesundara, C. (Editors). 2014.
Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges
Ahead. viii+44 pp.

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21. Wijesundara, C. and Wijesundara, M. 2013. Significance of Halgolla Forest, Danture, as a bird habitat.
Proceedings of the 18th International Forestry Symposium, MAS Fabric Park, Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka. p.
129
22. Perera, N. and Wijesundara, C. 2013. Nectar feeding habits of Loten’s sunbird Cynnyris lotenius and
purple-rumped sunbird Leptocoma zeylonica in the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Proceedings of the 18th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. MAS Fabric Park,
Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka. p. 31
23. Illeperuma, O., Priyantha, N., Chandrajith, R., Navaratne, A., Perera, R., Yatigammana, S.,
Wijesundara, C., and Rathnayake, S. (Editors). 2013. Proceedings of the Second International
Symposium on Water Quality and Human Health: Challenges Ahead. Ix+56 pp.
24. Wijesundara, C. and Buddhadasa, U. 2013. Bird species diversity of Alagalla Forest, Pottapitiya, Sri
Lanka. Proceedings of the Bird Watchers’ Conference and Symposium 2013. Field Ornithology Group
of Sri Lanka, Department of Zoology, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka. p. 6
25. Wijesundara, C. and Wijesundara, M. 2012. Avifaunal diversity of Dekinda Forest Reserve, Balana, Sri
Lanka. Proceedings of the 17th International Forestry and Environment Symposium. Pegasus Reef
Hotel, Wattala, Sri Lanka. p. 4
26. Wijesundara, C. 2011. Species replacement of white-eyes along an elevational gradient. Proceedings
of the 3rd Annual Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science Symposium. University of
Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, U.S.A. p. 43
27. Wijesundara, C. and de Silva, K. H. G. M. 2004. Aspects of the ecology of birds in Nuwara Eliya and
adjacent areas of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions. Vol 9. University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. p. 112
28. Wijesundara, W. M. C. S. and Santiapillai, C. 2000. The Resident Birds of the Peradeniya University
Campus, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions 2000. University of Peradeniya, Sri
Lanka. p. 197
29. Wijesundara, C. and Santiapillai, C. 2000. The Diversity of Resident Birds in the Campus of the
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Proceedings and Abstracts of the Annual Research Sessions
2000. Faculty of Science and Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. p.
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Other:
1. Somaweera, R., Wijeyamohan, S., Vandercone, R., Wijesundara, C., and Santiapillai, C. 2004. Now
crocs in Mannar too. The Sunday Times, February 15, 2004.
2. Santiapillai, C. and Wijesundara, C. 2002. Non-consumptive use of elephants in Sri Lanka. The Island:
Sunday Edition, January 06, 2002.
3. Wijesundara, C. S. 2002. Back-boned survivors from the past. Sajeewa, the journal of the Zoologists’
Association of University of Peradeniya: 1(1): 3
4. Wijesundara, W. M. C. S. 2002. Birds of the Peradeniya University Campus (in Sinhala). Mahogaya,
the journal of the Philosophical Society, University of Peradeniya. January 2002, p. 13.

AWARDS/GRANTS RECEIVED
1. University Research Grant – awarded by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, for research on
survey of key birding areas in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka for ecotourism development. (Grant
No. URG/2016/57/S; Value of award: LKR 685,000.00)
2. University Research Grant – awarded by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, for research on
evaluating bird-based ecotourism potential in the Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. (Grant No.
RG/2014/41/S; LKR 595,000.00)
3. University Research Grant – awarded by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, for research on the
ecology of white-eyes in Sri Lanka. (Grant No. RG/2013/14/S; LKR 123,000.00)

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4. Fulbright Fellowship Award (2005/2006 and 2006/2007) to undertake graduate studies at the
University of Hawaii at Manoa, U.S.A. (US $52,183.00).
5. Certificate of Achievement from the Biology Program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa for
Outstanding Teaching Assistant in Biology 171 Lab in Fall Semester 2007.
6. Certificate of Achievement from the Biology Program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa for
Outstanding Teaching Assistant in Biology 101 Lab in Spring Semester 2007.
7. University of Hawaii at Manoa Graduate Assistant Full Tuition Waiver - Spring Semester 2007 –
Spring Semester 2010 (US $31,830.00).
8. University of Hawaii at Manoa Star Tuition Award – Fall Semester 2013 (US $ 535.00).
9. PGIS Research Grant – awarded by the Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (PGIS Research Grants 2003 – Phase II; Grant No. PGIS/RG/2003/19; LKR
60,000.00).
10. University Scholarship for Best Performance – awarded by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,
on my performance at the B.Sc. Special Degree Examination in Science (1999/2000).

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
1. Doctoral research: Species replacement of white-eyes along an altitudinal gradient.
2. M.Phil. research: Foraging ecology of selected bird species in Udawattakele Forest Reserve, Sri
Lanka.
3. Comparative Foraging Ecology of the Oahu Amakihi Hemignathus flavus, Japanese White-Eye
Zosterops j. japonicus, Red-billed Leiothrix Leiothix l. lutea, and White-rumped Shama Copsychus
malabaricus indicus at the Lyon Arboretum, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.
4. Survey of key birding areas in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka for ecotourism development.
Research project under research grant from the University of Peradeniya (Grant No. URG/2016/57/S).
5. Evaluation of bird-based ecotourism potential in the Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka. Research
project under research grant from the University of Peradeniya (Grant No. RG/2014/41/S).
6. Ecology of white-eyes in Sri Lanka: Research project under research grant from the University of
Peradeniya (Grant No. RG/2013/14/S).
7. Managing reservoir algal blooms using biological restoration methods: Applications of
biomanipulation in Sri Lanka. Collaborator for the research project under research grant from the
University of Peradeniya (Grant No. RG/2014/42/S).
8. M.Sc. research project: The diversity and aspects of the ecology of the birds in Nuwara Eliya and
adjacent areas of Sri Lanka.
9. An ecological study of the elephant (Elephas maximus) in the Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka. (In
collaboration with Dr Charles Santiapillai; Funded by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)
10. Taxonomy and distribution of marine and freshwater fishes of Sri Lanka. Research project funded by
the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya (Grant No. PGIS/RG/2003/19).
11. Avifaunal diversity in Dekinda Forest Reserve, Balana, Sri Lanka.
12. Bird species diversity of Halgolla Forest, Danture, Sri Lanka.
13. Bird species diversity of Alagalla Forest, Pottapitiya, Sri Lanka.
14. Undergraduate research project: The diversity of resident birds in the campus of the University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

MEMBERSHIPS
1. Member of the National Geographic Society (Washington D.C., U.S.A.) since December 2009.
2. Member of the National Audubon Society (New York, U.S.A.) since February 2011.

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3. Member of the Nature Conservancy (Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A.) since June 2009.
4. Member of the Sierra Club (San Francisco, California, U.S.A.) since November 2010.
5. Executive Committee Member, Alumni Association of University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2002 –
2005).
6. Member of Dharmaraja College Old Boys’ Union, Dharmaraja College, Kandy.
7. Member, Hantana Conservation Society, University of Peradeniya (1997/98; 1998/99).
8. Life Member, Alumni Association of University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
1. Resource Person for the two-day Science Camp (for G. C. E. Advanced Level and Ordinary Level
students) conducted by the Science Education Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, at
U. B. Wanninayaka Maha Vidyalaya, Balalla, on July 29 and 30, 2017.
2. Resource Person for the two-day Science Camp (for G. C. E. Advanced Level and Ordinary Level
students) conducted by the Science Education Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, at
Gamini Central College, Nuwara Eliya, on November 12 and 13, 2016.
3. Resource Person for the two-day Science Camp (for G. C. E. Ordinary Level students) conducted by
the Science Education Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, at Welikanda Maha
Vidyalaya, Welikanda, on October 22 and 23, 2016.
4. Resource Person for the two-day Science Camp (for G. C. E. Advanced Level students) conducted
by the Science Education Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, at Sri Parakrama Maha
Vidyalaya, Rattota, on May 7 and 8, 2016.
5. Resource Person in Biology for the Training Workshop for G.C.E. Advanced Level Biology
Teachers of the Central Province, Sri Lanka, organized by the Science Education Unit, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka held in March 2016. Conducted theory and lab sessions on vertebrate diversity.
6. Resource Person in Biology for the Training Workshop for G.C.E. Advanced Level Biology
Teachers of the Central Province, Sri Lanka, organized by the Science Education Unit, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka held in December 2014. Conducted theory and lab sessions on vertebrate
diversity.
7. Resource Person for the Tour Guide Training Program 2013 organized by the Department of
Trade, Commerce, and Tourism of the Central Province, Sri Lanka, held on November 11, 2013.
8. Resource Person for the Training Workshop for G.C.E. Advanced Level Biology Teachers of the
Uva Province, Sri Lanka, organized by the Science Education Unit, University of Peradeniya, Sri
Lanka held from April 1 – 3, 2013. Conducted theory and lab sessions on vertebrate diversity.
9. Participant in the two-day Science Camp (for G. C. E. Advanced Level students) conducted by the
Science Education Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, at the Viharamahadevi Balika
Maha Vidyalaya, Badulla, on April 9 and 10, 2005.
10. Participant in the two-day Science Camp (for G. C. E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level students)
conducted by the Science Education Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, at the Kegalu
Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Kegalle, on November 13 and 14, 2004.
11. Participant in the two-day Science Camp (for G. C. E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level students)
conducted by the Science Education Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, at the Royal
College, Pollonnaruwa, on June 16 and 17, 2001.
12. Participant in the two-day Science Camp (for G. C. E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level students)
conducted by the Science Education Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, at Ranasinghe
Premadasa National School, Hasalaka, on October 28 and 29, 2000.
13. Participant in the Inter University Quiz Competition on Forestry, Wildlife and Environment,
conducted by the Agriculture Faculty Forest Society, University of Peradeniya, on September 02,
1997.
14. Contributed to the Science Exhibition held by the Dharmaraja College, Kandy, in November 1990.

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SPECIALIST WORKSHOPS/TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED
1. Participant in 2006 Fulbright Enrichment Seminar, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, in San
Francisco, California, U.S.A. from March 09 to 12, 2006. The overall theme of this seminar was “Civic
Participation in Environmental Decision-Making”.
2. Successfully completed a 3-week preacademic program in English for Graduate Studies for
Fulbright Grantees at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York,
U.S.A. from July 14 to August 04, 2005.
3. Participant in the three-day Training Program in Bioinformatics for Biotechnology Research
organized by the Agricultural Biotechnology Center, University of Peradeniya, held at the University of
Peradeniya, from August 11 to 13, 2003.
4. Participant in the two-day Workshop on Plastination and Preparation of Museum Specimens
organized by the Division of Anatomy, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, held at the
Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, on January 06 and 07, 2003.
5. Completed Training Program on Teaching Methodology conducted by the Staff Development
Center, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, from January to June 2002.
6. Participant in the three-day Workshop on Aphid Taxonomy conducted by the National Science
Foundation, Sri Lanka and the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, held at the
Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya, from March 09 to 11, 2002.
7. Participant in the two-day Workshop on Oceanography conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of
Science, University of Peradeniya, held at the University of Peradeniya, on June 09 and 10, 2001.
8. Participant in the two-day Workshop on Systematics of Ants conducted by the National Science
Foundation Working Committee on Zoological Survey of Sri Lanka and the University of Kelaniya, held
at the Department of Zoology, University of Kelaniya, on April 09 and 10, 2001.