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Academic Staff member

Dr. W. M. C. Dammika Wijekoon

Senior Lecturer (Grade II)

Ph. D. (Kelaniya, SL)
Overseas Ph. D. training (University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal)
M.Phil (Ruhuna, SL)
Certificate Course in Laboratory Animal Science (Colombo, SL)
B. Sc. Honours (Special in Zoology) (Ruhuna, SL)

Email - chandanadammika1984@gmail.com

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  • Lectures
  • B. Sc (General Degree) Level-I, III & Special Degree Students
  • o ZOO1212- Chordate Organization and Diversity (Class- Reptilia)
  • o ZOO4192- Animal Rearing (Terrestrial)
  • o ZOO3112-Basic Entomology
  • o ZOO3232- Principles of Pest Management
  • Practical courses
  • B. Sc (General Degree) Level-I, II & III
  • o ZOO1121- General Zoology Practical – I
  • o ZOO1221- General Zoology Practical – II
  • o ZOO2242- Conservation and Management of Biological Resources
  • o ZOO3112- Basic Entomology
  • o ZOO3122- Applied Entomology
  • o ZOO3232- Principles of Pest Management
  • o ZOO3192- Biological Psychology – I
  • o ZOO3202- Biological Psychology – II
  • o ZOO3292- Human Health
  • o ZOO3223- Fisheries & Aquaculture
  • B. Sc (Special Degree- Zoology) Level-I & II
  • o ZOO4013- Entomology
  • o ZOO4192- Animal Rearing (Terrestrial)
  • o ZOO4203- Aquaculture
  • o ZOO4121-Practical course in invertebrate biology
  • o ZOO4213- Principles of Pest Management
  • o ZOO4203- Fisheries Biology & Aquaculture
  • o Entomology;
  • Firefly taxonomy and ecology
  • Insect eco-physiology (ecology & behaviour)
  • Insect pests & their management
  • Arthropod vectors
  • o Animal & Human Physiology
  • Peer-reviewed index / non-index journals
  • 1. D. S. Dissanayake, W. M. C. D. Wijekoon and H. C. Wegiriya. (2024). Diversity of mosquito natural enemies and their feeding efficacy on Aedes vectors. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases 61(4): 564-573. https://doi.org/10.4103/JVBD.bd_50_24.
  • 2. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., & Wegiriya, H. C. E. (2024). A new species of the genus Diaphanes (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Lampyrinae), D. uvaparanagama Wijekoon, from Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, 13(2): 135–142. https://doi.org/10.53562/ajcb.70529
  • 3. Wijekoon, W.M.C.D., Ganehiarachchi, G.A.S.M., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Vidanage, S.P., (2024).Seasonal forecasting of Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel, 1912 (Diptera: Tephritidae) in bioclimatic zones of Sri Lanka using the SARIMA model. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience. 5, 40: 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-024-00241-2
  • 4. Wijekoon, W.M.C.D., Ganehiarachchi, G.A.S.M., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Vidanage, S.P., (2024). The variation of oviposition preference and host susceptibility of the Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) on commercial mango varieties, Advances in Agriculture, vol. 2024, Article ID 7490120, 8 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/7490120
  • 5. De Silva, D.R., Wijekoon, C.D., Wegiriya, H.E. & Madushanka, T.I. (2024). Diaphanes olivieri Gorham 1895 (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Lampyrinae) in Sri Lanka: Rediscovery and First Record of Female. Formosan Entomologist. 44: 36-47. https://doi.org/10.6662/TESFE.202401_44(1).004
  • 6. Wijekoon W. M. C. D., Ballantyne, L. A., De Silva D. R., Wegiriya H. C. E. & Madushanka A. D. T. I. (2024). First record of the genus Pygoluciola Wittmer (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Luciolinae) from Sri Lanka with two new species, P. rammale and P. ruhuna. ZOOTAXA. 5428 (3): 393–412. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5428.3.4
  • 7. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Ganehiarachchi, G.A.S.M., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Vidanage, S.P., (2023). The status of Bactrocera dorsalis as an emerging predominant pest in the commercial fruit industry in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research & Extension, 26 (1):80-87.
  • 8. De Silva, D.R., Wijekoon, C.D., Wegiriya, H.E., Bandara, S.N. & Madushanka, T.I. (2023) Re-description of Luciola nicollieri Bugnion, 1922 (Lampyridae, Luciolinae) in Sri Lanka. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics, 9 (2): 331–341.
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.52547/jibs.9.2.331
  • 9. Egodage, U. K., Darshana, I. L. A. N., Gunawardena, S., Deshapriya, K., Ediriweera. H. M. A., Wijekoon, W. M. C. D. (2022). Pulmonary Function Test Abnormalities in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis; A Single Center Study at a Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka, Ruhuna journal of medicine, 10 (1): 12-19.
  • 10. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., & Wegiriya, H. C. E. (2022). First record of the firefly genus Curtos (Motschulsky) and the species C. costipennis (Gorham) (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Luciolinae) from Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science, 51(4): 431–436. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v51i4.8060
  • 11. D. S. Dissanayake, W. M. C. D. Wijekoon and H. C. Wegiriya (2022). Abandoned boats contribute to spread of Aedes and Culex vector mosquitoes in coastal belt, Galle District, Southern, Sri Lanka The Journal of vector borne diseases, 59 (3): 285–292. .
  • DOI:https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9911571https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9911571
  • 12. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Ganehiarachchi, G.A.S.M., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Vidanage, S.P., (2022). The variation of abundance and fruit damage of Bactrocera dorsalis on two commercial varieties of Mangifera indica in main Bio-climatic Zones of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystems, 4(1): 149–164. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljae.v4i1.75
  • 13. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D. Ganehiarachchi, G.A.S.M., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Vidanage, S.P., (2022) Oviposition Preference and Performance of Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel, (Diptera: Tephritidae) on Four Colour Types of Willard mango (Mangifera indica L) Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Science (A. Entomology), 15(1):91-103.DOI: http://doi.org/10.21608/EAJBSA.2022.228576
  • 14. Karunanayake, A., Weerasuriya, M.A. and Wijekoon, W.M.C.D., (2021). The prevalence of colour vision deficiency, parent-reported, and child reported difficulties among 10- to 16-year-old school children in the Galle education zone, Sri Lanka. Galle Medical Journal, 26(4):.145–151.
  • DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/gmj.v26i4.8067
  • 15. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D. & Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2021) Systematics of Lamprigera tenebrosa (Walker, 1858) (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Lampyrinae) in Sri Lanka. Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Science (A. Entomology), 14(4):201-213.
  • DOI: http://doi.org/10.21608/EAJBSA.2021.211415
  • 16. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D. & Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2021) Systematics and biology of male, female and larvae of Diaphanes lutescens (Walker) (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Lampyrinae) in Sri Lanka. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics, 7 (4): 423–436. DOI: http://doi.org/10.52547/jibs.7.4.423
  • 17. D. S. Dissanayake, W. M. C. D. Wijekoon and H. C. Wegiriya (2021). The Effect of Breeding Habitat Characteristics on the Larval Abundance of Aedes Vector Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) inThree Localities, Galle District, Sri Lanka. Psyche: A Journal of Entomology vol. 2021, Article ID 9911571, 9 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9911571https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9911571
  • 18. Wijekoon W. M. C. D., Wegiriya H.C.E. & Bogahawatte C. N. L., (2021) Distribution, Diversity and Relative Abundance of Fireflies (Coleoptera; Lampyridae) in Three Habitat Types in Sri Lanka, Rajarata University journal, 6 (1): 10-20.
  • 19. Wagachchi W. P., Wijekoon W. M. C. D. & Kommalage M. (2019). Drug costs of patient admitted to a government hospital; share of public and private expenditure, Galle Medical Journal, 24(1):5-9.
  • DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/gmj.v24i1.8001
  • 20. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya H. C. E. and Bogahawatte C. N. L., (2016). Systematic revision of the repository collection of Canthoroidea in the Department of National Museums, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Coleoptera: Cantharidae, Lampyridae, Lycidae, Rhagophthalmidae). Ceylon Journal of Science 45(1): 67-74.
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v45i1.7365
  • 21. Lesley Ballantyne, Xinhua Fu, Christine Lambkin, Ming-Luen Jeng, Lynn Faust, W. M. C. D. Wijekoon, Daiqin Li and Tengfui Zhu, (2013). Studies on South-east Asian fireflies: Abscondita, a new genus with details of life history, flashing patterns and behaviour of Abs. chinensis (Kiesenwetter) and Abs. terminalis (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Luciolinae), Zootaxa, 3721 (1); 1-48. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3721.1.1
  • http://zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:C25F8F57-3875-4E0D-8F34-9DC9C9F876D1
  • 22. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya H.C.E. and Bogahawatte C.N.L., (2012). Regional Diversity of Fireflies of the Subfamily Luciolinae (Coleoptera:Lampyridae) in Sri Lanka, Lampyrid, 2: 138-141.
  • Proceeding papers
  • 1. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bogahawatta, C.N.L. and Wegiriya, H.C.E., (2013). An overview of fireflies (Coleoptera; Lampyridae) in Sri Lanka; Diversity and current status. Paper proceedings of International Conference on Biodiversity, (Online) p.88-102.
  • Conference Abstracts
  • 1. Dissanayake, D. M. D. S., Wijekoon W. M. C. D. and Wegiriya H. C. E. (2025). Density and distribution of vector mosquito larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) in fishing boats in the Coastal belt, Galle District, Sri Lanka. International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, p. 83.
  • 2. De Silva, H.S.D.R., Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Madushanka, T.I. & Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2024) Territory behavior of fireflies; A case study in Rammale Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the Annual Sessions WILDLANKA International Symposium, 2024. Sri Lanka. p. 79.
  • 3. De Silva, H.S.D.R., Bandara H. M. N. N., Siriwardhana B. M. K. T., Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., & Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2024) Diversity of solitary bees (Hymoneptera: Apoidea) at the premises of the University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the Annual Sessions WILDLANKA International Symposium, 2024. Sri Lanka. p. 31.
  • 4. Bandara H. M. N. N., De Silva H. S. D. R., Siriwardhana B. M. K. T., Wijekoon W. M. C. D. and Wegiriya H. C. E. (2024). Diversity, abundance, and activity patterns of bee pollinators in Cajanus cajan (pigeonpea) in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, 2024, p. 191.
  • 5. Wijekoon W.M.C.D., Ganehiarachchi G.A.S.M, Wegiriya H. C. E. & Vidanage S. P. (2024) Co-existence of Bactrocera dorsalis and B. kandiensis (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Karutha kolumban mango (Mangifera indica) variety, Proceedings of the International symposium of Agriculture and the environment, University of Ruhuna, p. 95.
  • 6. Gamage L.M.P., Rathnayake R.R.M.U.N.B, Wijekoon W.M.C.D., Wegiriya H.C.E. (2024). Rerecord of Asymmetricata impressa (Lampyridae) after 112 years from Central Province, Sri Lanka. International Science & Technology Conference, 2024.University of Ruhuna, p. 113.
  • 7. Madushan P. G. L. and Wijekoon W. M. C. D. (2023). Identification of Bactrocera dorsalis and Bactrocera kandiensis via COI BAR-RFLP. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka: 3rd-4th November 2023, p. 107.
  • 8. De Silva, H.S.D.R. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D. and Wegiriya H.C.E. (2023). The potential of firefly-based night tourism in Sri Lanka: A case study in popular beach areas. WildLanka International Symposium, 2023, at Waters Edge, Battaramulla, p. 48.
  • 9. De Silva, H.S.D.R., Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Madushanka, T.I. & Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2023) A taxonomic survey of fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) in selected sites of Rammale Forest Reserve, Southern, Sri Lanka. International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, 2023 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p. 01.
  • 10. W. M. C. D. Wijekoon and H. C. E. Wegiriya, (2023). Comparison of two male morphs of Asymmetricata humeralis Walker (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) from a mangrove associated habitat in Galle, Southern, Sri Lanka, 20th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, p. 36.
  • 11. Wijekoon W.M.C.D., Ganehiarachchi G.A.S.M, Wegiriya H. C. E. & Vidanage S. P. (2023) Abundance variation of Bactrocera dorsalis and the fruiting phenology of Mangifera indica in wet and dry zones of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the International symposium of Agriculture and the environment, University of Ruhuna, p. 42.
  • 12. Madushan P. G. L., Wijekoon W. M. C. D., Ranasinghe, N., Munasinghe, D. H. N. and Wegiriya H.C.E. (2023). Identification of the taxonomic status of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Sri Lanka; An initiation to establish a tephritid barcoding library, Royal Entomological Society, Student forum, p. 25.
  • 13. Ranasinghe, N., Madushan P. G. L., Wijekoon W. M. C. D. and Wegiriya H.C.E. (2023). Identification of predatory mosquitoes and associated vector mosquito larvae in Matara District, Sri Lanka, Royal Entomological Society, Student forum, p. 24.
  • 14. De Silva, H.S.D.R. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya H.C.E. and Bandara, K.V.S.N. (2023). Rediscovery of the endemic firefly, Harmatelia bilinia Walker (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Ototretinae) from Ranmale Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 9th Ruhuna. International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, p. 21.
  • 15. Madushan P. G. L., Wijekoon W. M. C. D. & Rathnayake R. R. M. U. N. B. (2022). Exploring the Potential of Wing Shape Variation in discriminating Bactrocera dorsalis and B. kandiensis (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacinae: Dacini) using Canonical variates analysis, The 11th International symposium on the fruit flies of economic importance, p. 118.
  • 16. De Silva, H.S.D.R. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bandara, K.V.S.N. and Wegiriya H.C.E. (2022) Re-record of Luciola nicolleri (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Luciolinae) from Sri Lanka, Proceedings of International firefly symposium, 2022, Gala, Portugal, p.75.
  • 17. Wijekoon W.M.C.D., Ganehiarachchi G.A.S.M, Wegiriya H. C. E. & Vidanage S. P. (2022) Records of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacinae: Dacini) in a selected mango (Mangifera indica L.) (Karutha kollomban) cultivation in Ambalanthota, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the International symposium of Agriculture and the environment, University of Ruhuna, p.56.
  • 18. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya H. C. E. (2022) Evidences of two male morphs of Abscondita promelaena (Walker) (Lampyridae: Luciolinae) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 9th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, p. 93.
  • 19. Wijekoon W.M.C.D., Ganehiarachchi G.A.S.M, Wegiriya H. C. E. & Vidanage S. P. (2021) Infestation and emergence of Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) on two varieties of Mangifera indica from selected locations in wet zone and dry zone of Sri Lanka, International conference of Applied and Pure Sciences, University of Kelaniya, p.18.
  • 20. K.A.C. Wickramaratne, S. Gunawardena, D. C. Wijewickrama, A. Karunanayake and W. M. C. D. Wijekoon, (2021). Health Status and Safety Practices of Workers of Asbestos Sheet Manufacturing Factories in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 14th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University, p. 45.
  • 21. T. M. K. K. Thennakoon, W. M. C. D. Wijekoon, H. C. E. Wegiriya, (2021). Invasive Alien Plants And The Associated Insect Assemblages In Some Selected Habitats In Matara District, Sri Lanka, 18th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, p. 104.
  • 22. Appuhamy H. D. C. P. M., Madushan P. G. L., Wijekoon W. M. C. D., Nalika A. P. K., Kalutharage N. K. (2021). Extraction, characterization of essential oil in leaf extract of Toddalia asiatica, Proceedings of 8th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, p. 101.
  • 23. K.A.C. Wickramaratne, D. C. Wijewickrama, A. Karunanayake, W. M. C. D. Wijekoon, S. Gunawardena, (2019). Lung functions of workers of asbestos related industry in Sri Lanka: a case-control study, Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, p. 27.
  • 24. Amaranath Karunanayake, M.A Weerasuriya and Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., (2019). ''Colour cognition score''; a novel technique to assess colour cognition in children, Ruhuna journal of medicine, p. 33.
  • 25. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Samarawickrama M. B. and Kommalage M. (2018). Chronic effects of formaldehyde exposure on lung functions of medical students of University of Ruhuna, Galle Medical Journal, 23(1) p.25.
  • 26. Amaranath Karunanayake, Mandrika Anuji weerasooriya, Rasika, J. K. M. K. and Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., (2016). The prevalence of colour vision deficiency among 10-16 year-old school children in Galle District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, p. 33.
  • 27. Karunanayake A., Egodage U.K., Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Uluwitiya S.M.M. and Trimavithana M.G. (2013). Prevalence of the colour blindness and its impact on their education among undergraduates of University of Ruhuna, Galle Medical Journal, 18(2) p.53.
  • 28. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Bogahawatta, C.N.L., (2013). Comparative study on species diversity and distribution of fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) in selected habitats of Badulla District (Uva Province) and Rathnapura District (Sabaragamuwa Province), Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 4th International Congress on Insect Science (ICIS), Bangalore, India, p.94.
  • 29. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bogahawatta, C.N.L. and Wegiriya, H.C.E., (2013). First record of the firefly genus Curtos (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera; Lampyridae; Luciolinae) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 69th Annual Sessions of SLAAS, p.77.
  • 30. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bogahawatta, C.N.L. and Wegiriya, H.C.E., (2013). Distribution and habitats of the firefly, Luciola cingulata (Olivier) (Coleoptera; Lampyridae; Luciolinae) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 69th Annual Sessions of SLAAS, p.76.
  • 31. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bogahawatta, C.N.L. and Wegiriya, H.C.E., (2012). Status of firefly population in Rathnapura District (Sabaragamuwa Province), Sri Lanka. Proceeding of 4th International Symposium of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p.77.
  • 32. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bogahawatte C.N.L., and Wegiriya, H.C.E., (2012). Preliminary study on Lampyrids in Kiralakelle nature reserve, Matara District, Southern, Sri Lanka; An ecotourism perspective, Proceedings of 17th International forestry and environment symposium, 17(8) p.108.
  • 33. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Bogahawatta, C.N.L., (2012). The survey on species diversity, distribution and abundance of Lampyrids(Coleoptera; Lampyridae) in selected habitats of Badulla District (Uva Province), Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 68th Annual Sessions of SLAAS, p.36.
  • 34. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bogahawatte C.N.L., and Wegiriya, H.C.E., (2010). Study on seasonal abundance and species diversity of butterflies among selected four trails in Kiralakelle wetland in Matara District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3rd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium and Training Programme 2010, Coimbatore, India.
  • 35. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Bogahawatte C.N.L., (2010). User friendly tool in taxonomic studies of invertebrates: a case study on firefly photography in Wellamadama premises, University of Ruhuna. Proceedings of the 7th Science Symposium of University of Ruhuna, p.68.
  • 36. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Bogahawatte C.N.L., (2009).Study on the active time period, spatial distribution and nectar plants of recorded butterfly species in Kiralakelle Wetland in Matara District. Proceedings of the 6th Science Symposium of University of Ruhuna, p.03.
  • 37. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bogahawatte C.N.L and Senevirathna J.D.M., (2009). A field survey on ant species in four selected locations in Wellamadama premises of the University of Ruhuna. Proceedings of the 6th Science Symposium of University of Ruhuna, p.02.
  • 38. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bogahawatte C.N.L., and Wegiriya, H.C.E., (2009). Studies on seasonal abundance and species diversity of butterfly fauna in Kiralakelle Wetland in Matara District. Proceedings of the 65th Annual Sessions of SLAAS, p.84.
  • 39. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Bogahawatte C.N.L., (2009). Studies on the most active time period and spatial distribution of butterfly species in Kiralakelle Wetland in Matara District. Proceedings of the 65th Annual Sessions of SLAAS, p.215.
  • 40. Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Bogahawatte C.N.L., (2009).The status of butterfly species in Kiralakelle Wetland; Matara District. Proceedings of the 6th Science Symposium of University of Ruhuna, p.25.
  • AWARDS
  • Best Poster Presentation;
  • 72nd Annual Academic Sessions of Galle Medical Association, September 2013 on �Prevalance of the colour blindness and its impacts on their education among undergraduates of University of Ruhuna�
  • Sponsorship
  • Obtained full sponsorship from �Forest Research Institute of Malaysia� to attend to the �Training Course on Identification and Taxonomy of South East Asian Fireflies�, 2010.
  • Administration positions
  • o Student counselor- Faculty of Science
  • o Student Mentor- Faculty of Science
  • o Editorial Assistant (Biological Science)- Ruhuna Journal of Science
  • o Committee member of the Science Faculty Day committee -2021
  • o Committee member of Establishment of student exchange programme - Malaysia & Ireland- 2021
  • o Member of the self-evaluation report writing team of the faculty of Science
  • o Adviser of the Birder`s club, Department of Zoology, University of Ruhuna. -2020, 2021
  • o Adviser of the Zoological Society, University of Ruhuna-2020, 2021
  • Society memberships
  • o Life of Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS)- since 2013
  • o Member of the Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS) 2009- 2012
  • o Executive committee member of Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS)- 2013
  • National & International level contributions
  • o Member of the expert panel in preparation of 6th National Report on Biodiversity, Biodiversity Secretariat, Sri Lanka-2019 (under the firefly beetles expert group).
  • o Member of the data collection team for the SLAAS report” Biotechnology Research & applications Landscape of Sri Lanka: the past, present & future- 2019
  • o Member of the Firefly IUCN specialist group
  • Career experiences
  • Current position-
  • o Lecturer (Probationary)- Department of Zoology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2019.03.25 to present)
  • Previous positions-
  • o Scientific Assistant (Grade I)- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2011.10.07 to 2019.03.24)
  • o Research Assistant- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2011.01.10 to 2011.10. 06)
  • o Assistant Lecturer- Department of Zoology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2010.01.19 to 2010.11.25)
  • o Demonstrator-Department of Zoology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2009.01.19 to 2010.01.18)
  • Training experiences
  • o The " International Certificate Training Course on Laboratory Animal Science", 28th November – 9th December 2011, at Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, in collaboration with Utrecht University, The Netherlands.
  • o The "Training Course on Identification and Taxonomy of South East Asian Fireflies", 27 – 31 July 2010, Forest Research Institute, Kepong, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • o The "Training Programme on Identification, Field and Preservation Techniques and Conservation of Asian Micro and Macro Lepidoptera", 25 – 29 October 2010, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.