Dissertation and conducted Surveys

Conducted Research on's' Supervised by Senior Prof. Sumanapala Galmangoda -M.philDissertation. (2013).

Conducted Research on 'News reporting and Social Responsibility of Newspaper', Supervised by Prof. Rohana Laxman Piyadasa -Dissertation. (2004).

Conducted Research on 'A study on utilizing modern media Technology for the Social Development and Management. (With special reference to using mobile phones in the Western Province -2014). Combined with Lec. Amali Nandasiri & Statistics Specialist Dharamdasa Paranagama.

Conducted Research on 'A Survey on Listening to Radio in Sri Lanka.' Conducted by IndependentTelevision Networkand 'Communication Research Unite (CRU)' inthe Department ofMass Communication, University ofKelaniya. (2014).

Conducted a Survey on'Media Usage in Western Province in Sri Lanka'- Conducted by Press Council in Sri Lankaand 'Communication Research Unite (CRU)' inthe Department ofMass

Communication, University ofKelaniya. (2013).

Paper Presented

Internationally

• Research on ' Three Steps Model of Communication; Techniques Used in the Buddha Preaching ' MARGI 2016 - International Conference on ''Multidisciplinary Academic Research & Global Innovation'' (MARGI 25-26 2016). MARGI© 2016 Global Illuminators Beijing, China.
• Research on'A Study on the Communicational methods used by Anagarika Dharmapala.' Anagarika Dharmapala International Conference 2015, Department of  Mass Communication, University of  Kelaniya. - 2015. (Joint Research with Lec. Amali Nandasiri  &  Kusala Sajeewani)
• Research on ' The Buddhist Philosophical Perspective on Environmental Preservation and Management.' ICME 2015 - 4^th International Conference on Management and Economics, University of  Ruhuna, Sri Lanka - 2015. (Joint Research with Lec. Amali Nandasiri)
• Research on 'A Communicational Study of the Human Characteristics Portrayed in 'Saddharma Rathnavaliya.'  IRSRU 2014 - 2nd International Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka - 2014. (Joint Research with Lec. Amali Nandasiri)
• Research on 'Buddhist Philosophical Perspective of the Concept of Modern Public Relations; 'Parapatibaddha Me Jeewika'. iPures 2014 - Peradeniya University, International Research Session. Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 2014. (Joint Research with Senior Lec. Manoj Pushpakumara Jinadasa & Lec. Amali Nandasiri)
• Research on 'The Problem Related with Community Radio Concept & Restarting of Community Radio in Sri Lanka'. GCRA 2014 - Global Communication Research Association, International Conference on Media in Transformation: Exploring Role of ICT, Innovation Communication & New Media. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2014. (Joint Research with Senior Lec. Wijayananda Rupasingha & Lec. Amali Nandasiri)

Nationally

• Research on 'Samaja Sanwardhanaya ha Kalamanakaranaya Sandaha Nawa Madya Upayogi Karageneema Pilimbada Adyanayak.' (Basnahora Palathe Jangama Durakathana Bhawithayata Visheshithawa). - RSSL 2015- 8^th Annual Research Conference, the Royal Asiatic Societyof Sri Lanka. 2015. (Joint Research with Lec. Amali Nandasiri)
• Research on 'Nuthana Janasannivedanyen Panena Grahakathvaya Ha Bauddha Shravaka Sankalpaya Pilibada Thulanathmaka Adyanayak' - BUSL 2014 - 2^nd Annual Research Symposium, Bikshu University, Anuradhapura. 2014. (Joint Research with Lec. Amali Nandasiri)

Index-Journal

• Journalism and Mass Communication, Volume 6. Number 7, David Publishing. USA. (2016 July).- The Problem Related with Community Radio Concept and Restarting of Community Radio in Sri Lanka.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309687817_The_Problem_Related_With_Community_Radio_Concept_and_Restarting_of_Community_Radio_in_Sri_Lanka
• Journalism and Mass Communication, Volume 6, Number 4, David Publishing. USA. (2016 May).- The BuddhistPhilosophical Perspective of Environmental Preservation and Management.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309710001_The_Buddhist_Philosophical_Perspective_of_Environmental_Preservation_and_Management

• A Communicational Study of the Human Characteristics Portrayed in ''Saddharma Rathanawaliya'' https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344584868_A_Communicational_Study_of_the_Human_Characteristics_Portrayed_in_''Saddharma_Rathanawaliya''

• The Buddhist Philosophical Perspective of the Concept of Public Relations; 'Parapatibaddha Me Jeewika' http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0321.php?rp=P11111056#citation 

  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349862422_The_Buddhist_Philosophical_Perspective_of_the_Concept_of_Public_Relations_'Parapatibaddha_Me_Jeewika'

PRINT

• Editor ofNOK (News of Kelaniya) e-newspaper in Department of Mass Communication, University ofKelaniya. (2015/Present)
• Magazine (2016) - Department of Mass Communication, University of  Kelaniya - Editor
• Magazine (2012/ 2013).  - Department of Mass Communication, University of    Kelaniya - Editor

RADIO

Radio Drama

• Participated as a Radio Profile Player in the Radio Drama - 'Mandala Geethaya' Profile Radio Drama - Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation - Conducted By Prof. Sunanda Mahendra. (2014).
• Participated as a Radio Profile Player in the Radio Drama - 'Santhuwaraya ha Daruwo' - Sri Lanka. Broadcasting Corporation - 'Lama Rangamadala'- Conducted By Prof. Sunanda Mahendra. (2013).

Radio Programmes about the researches on Folklore

• Participated as a creative supervision and player in Radio Programmes - ‘Iragala Wetana  Yamaya’ - Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation - (2011).

Radio Productions

• 'Mahagama Sekara' (2013) - A profile Study of Mahagamasekara & his Creations.
• 'Ambalama' (2013) - Contemporary aesthetic and social communicational research.

Participated as a Resource Person in Broadcasting Media (Radio)

• Participated as Resource Person in Radio Programme - 'Liypiya Saraniya' (2017.12.28) Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
• Participated as Resource Person in Radio Programme - 'Subharathi' (2012,2013) Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
• Participated as Resource Person in Radio Programme - 'Katha Saritha Saagaraya' (2014) Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
• Participated as Resource Person in Radio Programmes -‘New Media & Social Effects’ (2011)
• Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
• Participated as a Resource Person in Radio Programmes -‘Sannivedana Kathikawatha’ (2011) Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
• Participated as a Resource Person in Radio Programmes -‘Sundara Lama lokaya’ (2011)
• Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.

FILM

• Director on 'Amawakata Sanda Paya' (2005)
• Director on'Palageti Hadda' (2007)

Mr. Sammera K Aththanayaka is currenty working as an assistant Media Officer at Communication & Media Unit of University of Kelaniya. He is reading for Master of Social Sciences in Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya from 27^th January 2019. He completed Bachelor of Arts (special) Degree in Mass Communication in March 2018. Further, he has completed a diploma in Information Management Technology (DIMT), and a diploma in English language. He has completed a certificate course in Graphic Designing conducted by the Information and Communication Technology Centre, University of Kelaniya and also a Certificate Course in Special Effect in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere conducted by the Wijaya Graphic.

Reading for Master of Social Sciences in Mass Communication University of Kelaniya. (Since 27^th of January 2019)

Completed Bachelor of Art (Special) Degree in Mass Communication (February,2014 – March 2018)

Completing Diploma in Information Management Technology (DIMT)

Completed Diploma in English

Completed the Certificate Course in Graphic Designing Conducted by the Information and Communication Technology Centre, University of Kelaniya.

Completed the Certificate Course in Special Effect in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere conducted by the Wijaya Graphic.

• Camera Director & Editor of "AYATI" Documentary Film. , Faculty of Medicine,University of Kelaniya.

• Editor of Documentary Film about University of Kelaniya.  

• Assistant Director of Documentary Film about University of Kelaniya.

• Camera Director & Editor of Documentary film about Department of Library and Information Science.

Ms. Rasika Ranaweera is currently working as an assistant Media Officer at Communication & Media Unit of University of Kelaniya. She has followed a Post Graduate diploma in Journalism (Print media) - Second division – Asian college of Journalism – Chennai, India in 2001. She has completed B.A (Special) Degree in Mass communication (2nd upper)-University of Kelaniya in 1999. She has followed a Diploma in English for Professional Purposes – University of Kelaniya. She has completed certificate course; in page layout and sub editing - Sri Lanka Press Institute (2004) and computer Literacy - University of Kelaniya. She has also followed a Business English course – ANCL, Adobe in-designing course – ANCL, and Vocational Training course in Photography – Sarasavi Photographic Art society 1997.

Ms. Shashikala Priyadarshani is currently working as Media Assistant at Communication & Media Unit of University of Kelaniya. She has completed BA (Honors) in Public Relations and Media Management, (Kelaniya) in 2022.

Mr. H.P. Ruwan Pushpa Kumara is currently working as a Media Assistant at Communication & Media Unit of University of Kelaniya. He has completed BA Special (Honors) in Public Relation & Media Management with second class upper division in university of kelaniya in 2022. He has followed a diploma in Human Resource Management in IMBS Campus Gampaha in 2019. He is currently Studying for a Diploma in English at the Sipway English Academy in Kurunegala.

Ms. Y. B. Thilini Nisansala is currenty working as an Assistant Media Officer at Communication & Media Unit of the University of Kelaniya. She has completed BA (Honors) Degree in Mass Communication at the University of Kelaniya.

BA (Honors) Degree in Mass Communication (Kelaniya)

Completed Computer Application Assistant Course (NYSC)

Completed Diploma in English (SSBR English Academy)

Work experience

Worked as an Assistant Producer at “Siyatha TV News”  (December, 2021 - November, 2023)

Worked as an Editor ‘‘ Siyatha Kathuwakiya” at Siyatha TV (2022 -2023)

She has written articles for national newspapers

 “Mawbima, Dinamina, Diwayina, Lanka”

Worked as a Computer Application Assistant at Mahaoya Pradeshiya Sabha (2017)

Creative work

Director and Editor of “The Forget” and “Chakraya” short films

Wrote 3 songs “Gassila,Rachini,Miyadun Obage Adare”

Mr. H. Deshan Wijayantha is currently working as a Translator at the Communication & Media Unit of the University of Kelaniya. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (Hon’s) Degree in Translation Studies in April 2022. Further, he has completed a Diploma in Counselling and a Diploma in English Language.