Academic Qualifications Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (2011 Oct- 2013 May), University of Colombo. Research study –“The Use of Existential Theory of Counselling in Preventing of Suicide“ PhD ( Aug.2008 – 2011 Aug) , University Business School, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India Research study –“Determining Performance Indicators and Measuring Performance of Management Programmes in Sri Lankan Universities.” Dual Master Degree (Sep 2001- Dec 2003) 1. Master of Business Administration (International Business), School of Management, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. Research Study -“Employer needs and graduate skills: The gap between employer expectations and job expectations of Sri Lankan university graduates “. The study was awarded an “Excellent” grade. 2. Master of European Business (MEB), ESCP-EAP, European School of Management, Oxford, U.K. Company Project- “Pettywood and Company-UK, Consulting Project on marketing research and future strategic development for the company.” Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Sept 1994 - April 1999) Research Study- “Assessment of effectiveness of strategic management in reaching organizational goals after privatization of Sri Lanka Telecom Ltd.” Was awarded an ‘A’ Grade. Work Experience Before joining the University of Kelaniya, I severed at Auditor Generals’ Department as an Audit Examiner ( 1999 May- Aug 2001). Memberships in Professional Associations Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS).

Organizational Management, Education and Educational Policy, Counselling and Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance.