Our Experiences

1. Lead Expert Consultant – World Bank to the Disaster Management Centre for preparation of Sri Lanka National Disaster Management Strategic Plan: 2018-2030 (2017 - 2019).
2. Appointee of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Council to Advisory Council of Formation of the Engineering and Technology Faculties for the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (March 2015 to 2019).
3. Member of the National Committee on Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Strategic Plan of the GOSL (2014 -2016).
4. Founder of the Centre for Dengue Research – CDR (First of its kind in Asia with State-of-the-Art Research Infrastructure & Recognized World over) at the Faculty of Medical Sciences - University of Sri Jayewardenepura, securing a grant of Rs.100 million from the Government of Sri Lanka for its implementation from 2012 – 2015.
5. Advisor to the “Higher Education for the 21^st Century Project” of the Ministry of Higher Education (2012 January to December 2014).
6. Formulated the Sri Lanka Renewable Energy Development Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Energy Authority (2010-2020).
7. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for the Sustainable Energy Authority (2009- 2014).
8. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (2008 to 2011).
9. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for the Ceylon Shipping Corporation (2006-2010).
10. Founder Project Director of the 1,000-unit Janasevana Housing Project of the Ministry of Finance and Planning – Sri Lanka (2006-2008).
11. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Sri Lanka Ports Authority (2005-2010).
12. Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Ports and Aviation (2004 -2007).
13. Advisor to the Ministry of Transport of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
14. Advisor to the Ministry of Media and Information of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
15. Member of the Board of Governors of the National Aquatic Resource Development Agency – NARA of Sri Lanka (2004 –2006).
16. Member of the Governing Council of the National Institute of Fisheries & Nautical Engineering – NIFNE (2004 -2006).
17. Advisor to the Hon. Minister of Housing, Urban Development and Plantation Infrastructure of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
18. Founder Chairman, Strategic Planning Committee on Kandy Sacred City Development Programme of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
19. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Urban Development Authority (1999-2004).
20. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for the Urban Development Authority (1999-2004).
21. Founder Director of a fully market based, and self-financing voluntary re-housing project called “Sustainable Townships Programme” (THIRASARA PURAWARA (1998-2005), and Chairman (1999-2005) of with its implementation arm “REEL Company”, (Real Estate Exchange Limited Co. - First ever exclusive  Real Estate Exchange alternative to Colombo Stock Exchange to enable  trade-off  of real estate assets, established in any Asian Country) shelter 66,000 slum and shanty families of the Colombo City, enabling such urban poor to "trade off" their encumbered land against a modern apartment worth over US$ 25,000, free of charge, and thereby to liberate 1,000 acres of encumbered prime lands for urban renewal and redevelopment. This process is continuing, and the Highrise Housing Complexes have already been completed in the Sahaspura in Wanathamulla, Dematagoda and in several other locations to provide new homes to over 8,500 families of that community.
22. Pioneering Member of the Central Planning Commission of Sri Lanka (1998 - 2002).
23. Head of the Monitoring Committee on Implementation of Recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Housing and Urban Development of Sri Lanka (1998-2002).
24. Member, Strategy and Planning Academic Group on Resolution of Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka, Affiliated to the Presidential Task Force on Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of North and East of Sri Lanka (1996-2000).
25. National Consultant to Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Plan of the GOSL, appointed through the Project Managed by the University of Rhode Island – USA, funded by the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy Project for USAID - Sri Lanka for the Cost Conservation Department (1994-1996).
26. Founder National Advisor to prepare the Blueprint of the Lead Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development Programme (Samurdhi Movement) for the Government of Sri Lanka (1994 -1996).

Chief Consultant, IRDP Matara District Project, Sri Lanka, Preparation of resource profiles, data bases and maps (using aerial photographs) for 720 village administrative divisions of the Matara district (1992-1994).

1. Lead Consultant – Integrated Development Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. (IDC), to the Coastal Resources Conservation & Management Department and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority of Sri Lanka for Preparation of Coastal Resources Conservation and Tourism Development Master Plan from Negombo to Mirissa -Sri Lanka (2018-2019).
2. Lead Expert Consultant – World Bank to the Disaster Management Centre for preparation of Sri Lanka National Disaster Management Strategic Plan: 2018-2030 (2017 - 2019).
3. Expert Consultant for Preparation of Housing and Relocation Policy for the Plantation Sector of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Hill Country New Villages Infrastructure and Social Development (2016-2018).
4. Member of the Panel of Experts Appointed by the Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, to Prepare the Western Region Megapolis Plan (2015-2017).
5. Member of the National Committee on Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Plan of the GOSL (2014 -2016).
6. Founder of the project to develop the proposed “University of Sri Jayewardenepura Science & Innovation Park”, with an investment of Rs. 2,990 million (2014).
7. Advisor to the “Higher Education for the 21^st Century Project” of the Ministry of Higher Education (2012 January to December 2014).
8. Founder of the first ever UGC approved M.Sc. Degree in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing in Sri Lanka and its Diploma Programme at the Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2012.
9. Founder Chairman of the Multidisciplinary Board of Study at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura from 2011 to 2012.
10. Formulated the Sri Lanka Renewable Energy Development Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Energy Authority (2010-2020).
11. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (2008 to 2011).
12. Founder of the Sri Lanka’s First ever “Solar Energy Park” in Hambantota adding 2.5 MW to the National Electrical Grid, securing USD13 million as grants from the Governments of Japan and South Korea in 2010.
13. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for the Ceylon Shipping Corporation (2006-2010).
14. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Sri Lanka Ports Authority (2005-2010).
15. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Urban Development Authority (1999-2004).
16. Advisor to Report of Parliament Select Committee on Natural Disasters Headed by Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe (MP): Emergency Warning Systems and Disaster Risk Management (2005), that led to establishment of National Disaster Management Centre under the virtue of Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act No. 13 of May 2005.
17. Advisor to the Hon. Minister of Housing, Urban Development and Plantation Infrastructure of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
18. Founder Chairman, Strategic Planning Committee on Kandy Sacred City Development Programme of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
19. Member, Inter Agency Working Group to Assist in Revision of Coastal Zone Management Plan of Sri Lanka (2002-2003).
20. Founder Director of a fully market based, and self-financing voluntary re-housing project called “Sustainable Townships Programme” (THIRASARA PURAWARA (1998-2005), and Chairman (1999-2005) of with its implementation arm “REEL Company”, (Real Estate Exchange Limited Co. - First ever exclusive  Real Estate Exchange alternative to Colombo Stock Exchange to enable  trade-off  of real estate assets, established in any Asian Country) shelter 66,000 slum and shanty families of the Colombo City, enabling such urban poor to "trade off" their encumbered land against a modern apartment worth over US$ 25,000, free of charge, and thereby to liberate 1,000 acres of encumbered prime lands for urban renewal and redevelopment. This process is continuing, and the Highrise Housing Complexes have already been completed in the Sahaspura in Wanathamulla, Dematagoda and in several other locations to provide new homes to over 8,500 families of that community.
21. Pioneering Member of the Central Planning Commission of Sri Lanka (1998 - 2002).
22. Head of the Monitoring Committee on Implementation of Recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Housing and Urban Development of Sri Lanka (1998-2002).
23. Member, Strategy and Planning Academic Group on Resolution of Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka, Affiliated to the Presidential Task Force on Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of North and East of Sri Lanka (1996-2000).
24. National Consultant to Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Plan of the GOSL, appointed through the Project Managed by the University of Rhode Island – USA, funded by the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy Project for USAID - Sri Lanka for the Cost Conservation Department (1994-1996).
25. Founder National Advisor to prepare the Blueprint of the Lead Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development Programme (Samurdhi Movement) for the Government of Sri Lanka (1994 -1996).
26. Founder of the B.Sc. Degree Programme in Travel and Tourism Management at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, (1992 – 1995).

1. Lead Consultant – Integrated Development Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. (IDC), to the Coastal Resources Conservation & Management Department and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority of Sri Lanka for Preparation of Coastal Resources Conservation and Tourism Development Master Plan from Negombo to Mirissa -Sri Lanka (2018-2019).
2. Lead Expert Consultant – World Bank to the Disaster Management Centre for preparation of Sri Lanka National Disaster Management Strategic Plan: 2018-2030 (2017 - 2019).
3. Appointee of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Council to Advisory Council of Formation of the Engineering and Technology Faculties for the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (March 2015 to 2019).
4. Expert Consultant for Preparation of Housing and Relocation Policy for the Plantation Sector of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Hill Country New Villages Infrastructure and Social Development (2016-2018).
5. Member of the Panel of Experts Appointed by the Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, to Prepare the Western Region Megapolis Plan (2015-2017).
6. Member of the National Committee on Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Strategic Plan of the GOSL (2014 -2016).
7. Founder of the Centre for Dengue Research – CDR (First of its kind in Asia with State-of-the-Art Research Infrastructure & Recognized World over) at the Faculty of Medical Sciences - University of Sri Jayewardenepura, securing a grant of Rs.100 million from the Government of Sri Lanka for its implementation from 2012 – 2015.
8. Founder of the project to develop the proposed “University of Sri Jayewardenepura Science & Innovation Park”, with an investment of Rs. 2,990 million (2014).
9. Advisor to the “Higher Education for the 21^st Century Project” of the Ministry of Higher Education (2012 January to December 2014).
10. Founder of the first ever UGC approved M.Sc. Degree in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing in Sri Lanka and its Diploma Programme at the Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2012.
11. Founder Chairman of the Multidisciplinary Board of Study at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura from 2011 to 2012.
12. Formulated the Sri Lanka Renewable Energy Development Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Energy Authority (2010-2020).
13. Founder of the Sri Lanka’s First ever “Solar Energy Park” in Hambantota adding 2.5 MW to the National Electrical Grid, securing USD 13 million as grants from the Governments of Japan and South Korea in 2010.
14. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (2008 to 2011).
15. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for the Ceylon Shipping Corporation (2006-2010).
16. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Sri Lanka Ports Authority (2005-2010).
17. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Urban Development Authority (1999-2004).
18. Founder Project Director of the 1,000-unit Janasevana Housing Project of the Ministry of Finance and Planning – Sri Lanka (2006-2008).
19. Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Ports and Aviation (2004 -2007).
20. Advisor to the Ministry of Transport of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
21. Advisor to the Ministry of Media and Information of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
22. Advisor to Report of Parliament Select Committee on Natural Disasters Headed by Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe (MP): Emergency Warning Systems and Disaster Risk Management (2005), that led to establishment of National Disaster Management Centre under the virtue of Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act No. 13 of May 2005.
23. Founder Chairman – Matara City Renewal Action Programme (McRAP), the Main Programme to Rebuild the Tsunami Ravaged Matara District and successfully negotiated to build 3,080 new Housing units including 500 units by the Government of Turkey; and refurbishment of Matara Mahanama Bridge and construction of a 1,000-bed new Hospital for at a cost of USD 23 million by the Government of South Korea (2004 – 2006).
24. Project Leader of the Sida/SAREC Research Cooperation Project of USJ-University Uppsala, Sweden on Regional Development & Poverty Alleviation at the Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2003-2010).
25. Visiting Lecturer in Military Geography at M.Sc. Degree Programme in the Sir John Kothalawala Defense Academy of Sri Lanka (2001-2006).
26. Advisor to the Hon. Minister of Housing, Urban Development and Plantation Infrastructure of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
27. Founder Chairman, Strategic Planning Committee on Kandy Sacred City Development Programme of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
28. Founder Chairman, Real Estate Exchange (Pvt.) Limited (REEL) - Sri Lanka - 1999 -2005 (The Special Purpose vehicle created as the management arm to implement Sustainable Townships Programme to Rehouse 66,000 slum & shanty families of the City of Colombo in modern condominium apartments. Sri Lanka’s Pioneering Project to rehouse the Urban Poor in the Underserved Settlements in City of Colombo).
29. Founder Director of a fully market based, and self-financing voluntary re-housing project called “Sustainable Townships Programme” (THIRASARA PURAWARA (1998-2005), and Chairman (1999-2005) of with its implementation arm “REEL Company”, (Real Estate Exchange Limited Co. - First ever exclusive  Real Estate Exchange alternative to Colombo Stock Exchange to enable  trade-off  of real estate assets, established in any Asian Country) shelter 66,000 slum and shanty families of the Colombo City, enabling such urban poor to "trade off" their encumbered land against a modern apartment worth over US$ 25,000, free of charge, and thereby to liberate 1,000 acres of encumbered prime lands for urban renewal and redevelopment. This process is continuing, and the Highrise Housing Complexes have already been completed in the Sahaspura in Wanathamulla, Dematagoda and in several other locations to provide new homes to over 8,500 families of that community.
30. Pioneering Member of the Central Planning Commission of Sri Lanka (1998 - 2002).
31. Head of the Monitoring Committee on Implementation of Recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Housing and Urban Development of Sri Lanka (1998-2002).
32. Director Clean Settlements Project, World Bank Funded Housing, Common Utilities & Infrastructure Development Project at the Ministry of Urban Development & Housing of Sri Lanka (1997-1998).
33. Member, Strategy and Planning Academic Group on Resolution of Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka, Affiliated to the Presidential Task Force on Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of North and East of Sri Lanka (1996-2000).
34. National Consultant to Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Plan of the GOSL, appointed through the Project Managed by the University of Rhode Island – USA, funded by the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy Project for USAID - Sri Lanka for the Cost Conservation Department (1994-1996).
35. Founder National Advisor to prepare the Blueprint of the Lead Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development Programme (Samurdhi Movement) for the Government of Sri Lanka (1994 -1996).
36. Founder of the B.Sc. Degree Programme in Travel and Tourism Management at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, (1992 – 1995).
37. Member of the Academic Team of Four to advise the Government of Sri Lanka with a plan to establishment the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (1992 –1995).
38. Chief Consultant, IRDP Matara District Project, Sri Lanka, Preparation of resource profiles, data bases and maps (using aerial photographs) for 720 village administrative divisions of the Matara district (1992-1994).

1. Founder of the Centre for Dengue Research – CDR (First of its kind in Asia with State-of-the-Art Research Infrastructure & Recognized World over) at the Faculty of Medical Sciences - University of Sri Jayewardenepura, securing a grant of Rs.100 million from the Government of Sri Lanka for its implementation from 2012 – 2015.
2. Advisor to the “Higher Education for the 21^st Century Project” of the Ministry of Higher Education (2012 January to December 2014).
3. Founder of the project to develop the proposed “University of Sri Jayewardenepura Science & Innovation Park”, with an investment of Rs. 2,990 million (2014).
4. Introduced a state-of-the-art geospatial technology (GIS) system to expedite the renewable energy licensing process (2010).
5. Founder of the Sri Lanka’s First ever “Solar Energy Park” in Hambantota adding 2.5 MW to the National Electrical Grid, securing USD 13 million as grants from the Governments of Japan and South Korea in 2010.
6. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (2008 to 2011).
7. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for the Ceylon Shipping Corporation (2006-2010).
8. Founder Project Director of the 1,000-unit Janasevana Housing Project of the Ministry of Finance and Planning – Sri Lanka (2006-2008).
9. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Sri Lanka Ports Authority (2005-2010).
10. Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Ports and Aviation (2004 -2007).
11. Advisor to the Ministry of Transport of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
12. Advisor to the Ministry of Media and Information of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
13. Project Leader of the Sida/SAREC Research Cooperation Project of USJ-University Uppsala, Sweden on Regional Development & Poverty Alleviation at the Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2003-2010).
14. Advisor to the Hon. Minister of Housing, Urban Development and Plantation Infrastructure of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
15. Founder Chairman, Strategic Planning Committee on Kandy Sacred City Development Programme of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
16. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Urban Development Authority (1999-2004).
17. Founder Director of a fully market based, and self-financing voluntary re-housing project called “Sustainable Townships Programme” (THIRASARA PURAWARA (1998-2005), and Chairman (1999-2005) of with its implementation arm “REEL Company”, (Real Estate Exchange Limited Co. - First ever exclusive  Real Estate Exchange alternative to Colombo Stock Exchange to enable  trade-off  of real estate assets, established in any Asian Country) shelter 66,000 slum and shanty families of the Colombo City, enabling such urban poor to "trade off" their encumbered land against a modern apartment worth over US$ 25,000, free of charge, and thereby to liberate 1,000 acres of encumbered prime lands for urban renewal and redevelopment. This process is continuing, and the Highrise Housing Complexes have already been completed in the Sahaspura in Wanathamulla, Dematagoda and in several other locations to provide new homes to over 8,500 families of that community.
18. Director Clean Settlements Project, World Bank Funded Housing, Common Utilities & Infrastructure Development Project at the Ministry of Urban Development & Housing of Sri Lanka (1997-1998).
19. Member, Strategy and Planning Academic Group on Resolution of Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka, Affiliated to the Presidential Task Force on Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of North and East of Sri Lanka (1996-2000).
20. Founder National Advisor to prepare the Blueprint of the Lead Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development Programme (Samurdhi Movement) for the Government of Sri Lanka (1994 -1996).

1. Founder Board Member and a Lead Investigator of the Centre for Dengue Research at the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2012 April to 2016).
2. Founder of the Centre for Dengue Research (CDR) at the Faculty of Medical Sciences - University of Sri Jayewardenepura, securing a grant of Rs.100 million from the Government of Sri Lanka for its implementation from 2012 – 2015.
3. Course Coordinator of the M.Sc. Programme in Human and Health Security at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, offered under the auspicious of USJ-Sida/SAREC Research Cooperation Project on Regional Development and Poverty Alleviation (2001-2005).
4. Member, Asia Pacific network (APNET) of the International Forum for Social Science in Health and Medicine, Philippines, (Since 1993 to date).

1. Expert Consultant for Preparation of Housing and Relocation Policy for the Plantation Sector of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Hill Country New Villages Infrastructure and Social Development (2016-2018).
2. Member of the Panel of Experts Appointed by the Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, to Prepare the Western Region Megapolis Plan (2015-2017).
3. Member of the Advisory Council of the Urban Settlements Development Authority of Sri Lanka (April 2011 to 2014).
4. Founder Project Director of the 1,000-unit Janasevana Housing Project of the Ministry of Finance and Planning – Sri Lanka (2006-2008).
5. Member of the Project Committee on Private Sector Participation in Housing Development Programmers, General Treasury of Sri Lanka (2003-2004).
6. Advisor to the Hon. Minister of Housing, Urban Development and Plantation Infrastructure of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
7. Convener of the Committee on Activation of Private Sector Initiatives in Housing & Infrastructure Development Spheres, Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Plantation Infrastructure of Sri Lanka (2002 -2004).
8. Member, Board of Management of the Common Amenities Board - Sri Lanka (2001-2004).
9. Member, Board of Management of the National Housing Development Authority of Sri Lanka (2001-2004).
10. Founder Director of a fully market based, and self-financing voluntary re-housing project called “Sustainable Townships Programme” (THIRASARA PURAWARA (1998-2005), and Chairman (1999-2005) of with its implementation arm “REEL Company”, (Real Estate Exchange Limited Co. - First ever exclusive  Real Estate Exchange alternative to Colombo Stock Exchange to enable  trade-off  of real estate assets, established in any Asian Country) shelter 66,000 slum and shanty families of the Colombo City, enabling such urban poor to "trade off" their encumbered land against a modern apartment worth over US$ 25,000, free of charge, and thereby to liberate 1,000 acres of encumbered prime lands for urban renewal and redevelopment. This process is continuing, and the Highrise Housing Complexes have already been completed in the Sahaspura in Wanathamulla, Dematagoda and in several other locations to provide new homes to over 8,500 families of that community.
11. Head of the Monitoring Committee on Implementation of Recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Housing and Urban Development of Sri Lanka (1998-2002).
12. Member, Board of Management of the National Housing Development Authority of Sri Lanka (1998-2002).
13. Director Clean Settlements Project, World Bank Funded Housing, Common Utilities & Infrastructure Development Project at the Ministry of Urban Development & Housing of Sri Lanka (1997-1998).

1. Project Leader of the Sida/SAREC Research Cooperation Project of USJ-University Uppsala, Sweden on Regional Development & Poverty Alleviation at the Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2003-2010).
2. Course Coordinator of the M.Sc. Programme in Human Security at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, offered under the auspicious of USJ-Sida/SAREC Research Cooperation Project on Regional Development and Poverty Alleviation (2001-2005).
3. Founder Course Coordinator of the Diploma in Rural Development Course conducted by the Department of Geography of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (1995-1998).
4. Founder National Advisor to prepare the Blueprint of the Lead Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development Programme (Samurdhi Movement) for the Government of Sri Lanka (1994 -1996).
5. Chief Consultant, IRDP Matara District Project, Sri Lanka, Preparation of resource profiles, data bases and maps (using aerial photographs) for 720 village administrative divisions of the Matara district (1992-1994).

1. Advisor to the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Research Council (May 2016 to date).
2. Appointee of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Council to Advisory Council of Formation of the Engineering and Technology Faculties for the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (March 2015 to 2019).
3. Visiting Senior Research Fellow, GIS & Spatial Analysis Laboratory, Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – University of Illinois, USA (March 2013 to April 2018).
4. Founder Board Member and a Lead Investigator of the Centre for Dengue Research at the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2012 April to 2016).
5. Centre for Dengue Research – CDR (First of its kind in Asia with State-of-the-Art Research Infrastructure & Recognized World over) at the Faculty of Medical Sciences - University of Sri Jayewardenepura, securing a grant of Rs.100 million from the Government of Sri Lanka for its implementation from 2012 – 2015.
6. Advisor to the “Higher Education for the 21^st Century Project of World Bank” at the Ministry of Higher Education – Sri Lanka (2012 January to December 2014).
7. Founder Coordinator of the M.Sc. Degree in GIS & Remote Sensing at the Department of Geography through the Faculty of Graduate Studies (2011 August to April 2012; & 2014 July to 2015 April).
8. Founder Coordinator of the Diploma in GIS & Remote Sensing at the Department of Geography through the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences (2011 August to April 2012; & 2014 July to 2015 April).
9. Visiting Lecturer of the M.Sc. Degree in GIS & Remote Sensing at the Department of Geography through the Faculty of Graduate Studies (2011 to date).
10. Visiting Lecturer of the Diploma in GIS & Remote Sensing at the Department of Geography through the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences (2011 to date).
11. Founder Chairman of the Multidisciplinary Board of Study at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura from 2011 to 2012.
12. Founder Coordinator of the M.Sc. Degree in GIS & Remote Sensing at the Department of Geography through the Faculty of Graduate Studies (2011 August to April 2012; & 2014 July to 2015 April).
13. Founder Coordinator of the Diploma in GIS & Remote Sensing at the Department of Geography through the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences (2011 August to April 2012; & 2014 July to 2015 April).
14. Visiting Lecturer of the M.Sc. Degree in GIS & Remote Sensing at the Department of Geography through the Faculty of Graduate Studies (2011 to date).
15. Visiting Lecturer of the Diploma in GIS & Remote Sensing at the Department of Geography through the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences (2011 to date).
16. Member of the Review Panel of International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2011 to date).
17. Chairman of the Multidisciplinary Board of Study at the USJ-Faculty of Graduate Studies of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2011 August to 2012 April).
18. Founder of the first ever UGC approved M.Sc. Degree in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing in Sri Lanka and its Diploma Programme at the Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2011.
19. Chief Reviver of the Curriculum Revision of the Undergraduate Degree Programme of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management of the Faculty of Management Studies of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (2010-2011).
20. Member of the Review Panel of Journal of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2010 to date).
21. Introduced a State-of-the-Art Geospatial Technology (GIS) system to expedite the renewable energy licensing process (2010).
22. Founder of the Sri Lanka’s First ever “Solar Energy Park” in Hambantota adding 2.5 MW to the National Electrical Grid, securing USD 13 million as grants from the Governments of Japan and South Korea in 2010.
23. Chairman of the Committee on Development of Research Manual for Undergraduates in Social Sciences of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2009-2010).
24. Member of the Editorial Board of the Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2008 to 2013).
25. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (2008 to 2011).
26. Chairman of the Board of Study in Social Sciences at the USJ-Faculty of Graduate Studies of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2008-2011).
27. Person in Charge of the Review, and Improvement of Curricula of the Faculty of Arts, Sponsored by IRQUE Project of World Bank at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2008-2009).
28. Chief Editor of the Professor MM Karunanayake Felicitation Volume of the Vidyodaya Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2008).
29. Faculty Representative of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences to the Research and Publication Committee of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2007 to 2015).
30. Chief Reviver of the Curriculum Revision of the Undergraduate Degree Programmes of the Faculty of Social Sciences Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2007; 2011-2012).
31. Head of the Faculty Prospectus Committee of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2007- 2008).
32. Chairman of the Curricula Development Committee of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2007-2008).
33. Member of the Senate, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2004 to 2015).
34. Head of the Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2004-2007).
35. Advisor to the Ministry of Media and Information of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
36. Founder of Disaster Management Course for the Geography Special Degree Undergraduate Programme at the Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2004).
37. Project Leader of the Sida/SAREC Research Cooperation Project of USJ-University Uppsala, Sweden on Regional Development & Poverty Alleviation at the Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (2003-2010).
38. Visiting Lecturer in Military Geography at M.Sc. Degree Programme in the Sir John Kothalawala Defence Academy of Sri Lanka (2001-2006).
39. Course Coordinator of the M.Sc. Programme in Human Security at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, offered under the auspicious of USJ-Sida/SAREC Research Cooperation Project on Regional Development and Poverty Alleviation (2001-2005).
40. Chairman, Onali Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd. Sri Lanka, first ever IT Arcade of Sri Lanka, UDA - Singapore Joint Venture Company (2000 – 2002).
41. Chairman, Peliyagoda Warehouse Complex (Pvt.) Ltd., Largest Logistic Hub of Sri Lanka, UDA Owned Subsidiary Company (2000 – 2002).
42. Visiting Lecturer in Post Graduate M.Sc. Degree Programme in Forestry in Environmental Science at Faculty of Applied Science Studies of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (1996-2000).
43. Secretary to the Board of Study on travel and Tourism Management at the Sabaragamuwa Affiliated University College with effect from 1^st June 1992 till it was became a fully-fledged University in 1995.
44. Founder Course Coordinator of the Diploma in Rural Development Course conducted by the Department of Geography of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (1995-1998).
45. Academic Coordinator in the Diploma in Tourism and Culture at the North Central Province Affiliated University College of Sri Lanka (1995-1998).
46. Member of the Academic Team of Four to advise the Government of Sri Lanka with a plan to establishment the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (1992 –1995).
47. Chief Consultant, IRDP Matara District Project, Sri Lanka, Preparation of resource profiles, data bases and maps (using aerial photographs) for 720 village administrative divisions of the Matara district (1992-1994).
48. Visiting Lecturer in Economic Geography, Faculty of Management Studies of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (1989 – 2000).

1. Member of the Panel of Experts Appointed by the Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, to Prepare the Western Region Megapolis Plan (2015-2017).
2. Founder of the project to develop the proposed “University of Sri Jayewardenepura Science & Innovation Park”, with an investment of Rs. 2,990 million (2014).
3. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Colombo Lands Development PLC -Group of Companies - Sri Lanka (2000-2002 & 2014 - 2021).
4. Founder Project Director of the 1,000-unit Janasevana Housing Project of the Ministry of Finance and Planning – Sri Lanka (2006-2008).
5. Convener of the Committee on Activation of Private Sector Initiatives in Housing & Infrastructure Development Spheres, Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Plantation Infrastructure of Sri Lanka (2002 -2004).
6. Founder Chairman, Strategic Planning Committee on Kandy Sacred City Development Programme of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
7. Advisor to the Hon. Minister of Housing, Urban Development and Plantation Infrastructure of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
8. Chairman, Onali Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd. Sri Lanka, First ever IT Arcade of Sri Lanka, UDA - Singapore Joint Venture Company (2000 – 2002).
9. Chairman, Ocean View Development (Pvt.) Ltd., Mix Development Complex, Sri Lanka Government Owned Subsidiary Company (2000 – 2002).
10. Chairman, Peliyagoda Warehouse Complex (Pvt.) Ltd., Largest Logistic Hub of Sri Lanka, UDA Owned Subsidiary Company (2000 – 2002).
11. Member, Board of Management of the Common Amenities Board - Sri Lanka (2001-2004).
12. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Urban Development Authority (1999-2004).
13. Founder Director of a fully market based, and self-financing voluntary re-housing project called “Sustainable Townships Programme” (THIRASARA PURAWARA (1998-2005), and Chairman (1999-2005) of with its implementation arm “REEL Company”, (Real Estate Exchange Limited Co. - First ever exclusive  Real Estate Exchange alternative to Colombo Stock Exchange to enable  trade-off  of real estate assets, established in any Asian Country) shelter 66,000 slum and shanty families of the Colombo City, enabling such urban poor to "trade off" their encumbered land against a modern apartment worth over US$ 25,000, free of charge, and thereby to liberate 1,000 acres of encumbered prime lands for urban renewal and redevelopment. This process is continuing, and the Highrise Housing Complexes have already been completed in the Sahaspura in Wanathamulla, Dematagoda and in several other locations to provide new homes to over 8,500 families of that community.
14. Pioneering Member of the Central Planning Commission of Sri Lanka (1998 - 2002).
15. Head of the Monitoring Committee on Implementation of Recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Housing and Urban Development of Sri Lanka (1998-2002).
16. Director Clean Settlements Project, World Bank Funded Housing, Common Utilities & Infrastructure Development Project at the Ministry of Urban Development & Housing of Sri Lanka (1997-1998).

1. Chairman, Liberty Plaza Condominium Management Corporation (2018 to March 2021).
2. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Colombo Lands Development PLC -Group of Companies - Sri Lanka (2000-2002 & 2014 - 2021).
3. Chairman – Liberty Holdings (Pvt.) LTD. (2013 February to March 2021),
4. Chairman Liberty Developers (Pvt.) LTD. Company, (2013 February to March 2021).
5. Chairman Agrispice (Pvt.) LTD. (2013 February to March 2021),
6. Chairman Ananthaya (PVT) LTD. (2013 February to March 2021).
7. Member of the Panel of Experts Appointed by the Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, to Prepare the Western Region Megapolis Plan (2015-2017).
8. Founder of the project to develop the proposed “University of Sri Jayewardenepura Science & Innovation Park”, with an investment of Rs. 2,990 million (2014).
9. Formulated the Sri Lanka Renewable Energy Development Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Energy Authority (2010-2020).
10. Founder of the Sri Lanka’s First ever “Solar Energy Park” in Hambantota adding 2.5 MW to the National Electrical Grid, securing USD 13 million as grants from the Governments of Japan and South Korea in 2010.
11. Introduced a state-of-the-art geospatial technology (GIS) system to expedite the renewable energy licensing process (2010).
12. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (2008 to 2011).
13. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for the Ceylon Shipping Corporation (2006-2010).
14. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Sri Lanka Ports Authority (2005-2010).
15. Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Ports and Aviation (2004 -2007).
16. Advisor to the Ministry of Transport of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
17. Advisor to the Ministry of Media and Information of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
18. Member of the Project Committee on Private Sector Participation in Housing Development Programmers, General Treasury of Sri Lanka (2003-2004).
19. Convener of the Committee on Activation of Private Sector Initiatives in Housing & Infrastructure Development Spheres, Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Plantation Infrastructure of Sri Lanka (2002 -2004).
20. Member of the Committee to Examine Private Sector Proposals for Infrastructure Development in the Western Region of Sri Lanka (2002 to 2004).
21. Member of the Tender Board for Consultancy contract of building design on Riverine Bambo Project, appointed by the H.E. the President of Sri Lanka, (2001-2002).
22. Chairman, Onali Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd. Sri Lanka, First ever IT Arcade of Sri Lanka, UDA - Singapore Joint Venture Company (2000 – 2002).
23. Chairman, Ocean View Development (Pvt.) Ltd., Mix Development Complex, Sri Lanka Government Owned Subsidiary Company (2000 – 2002).
24. Chairman, Peliyagoda Warehouse Complex (Pvt.) Ltd., Largest Logistic Hub of Sri Lanka, UDA Owned Subsidiary Company (2000 – 2002).
25. Founder Director of a fully market based, and self-financing voluntary re-housing project called “Sustainable Townships Programme” (THIRASARA PURAWARA (1998-2005), and Chairman (1999-2005) of with its implementation arm “REEL Company”, (Real Estate Exchange Limited Co. - First ever exclusive  Real Estate Exchange alternative to Colombo Stock Exchange to enable  trade-off  of real estate assets, established in any Asian Country) shelter 66,000 slum and shanty families of the Colombo City, enabling such urban poor to "trade off" their encumbered land against a modern apartment worth over US$ 25,000, free of charge, and thereby to liberate 1,000 acres of encumbered prime lands for urban renewal and redevelopment. This process is continuing, and the Highrise Housing Complexes have already been completed in the Sahaspura in Wanathamulla, Dematagoda and in several other locations to provide new homes to over 8,500 families of that community.
26. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Urban Development Authority (1999-2004).
27. Director Clean Settlements Project, World Bank Funded Housing, Common Utilities & Infrastructure Development Project at the Ministry of Urban Development & Housing of Sri Lanka (1997-1998).
28. Founder of the B.Sc. Degree Programme in Travel and Tourism Management at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, (1992 – 1995).
29. Chief Consultant, IRDP Matara District Project, Sri Lanka, Preparation of resource profiles, data bases and maps (using aerial photographs) for 720 village administrative divisions of the Matara district (1992-1994).

1. Member of the Panel of Experts Appointed by the Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, to Prepare the Western Region Megapolis Plan (2015-2017).
2. Chairman, Ceylon Shipping Corporation (2006 to 2007).
3. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ceylon Shipping Corporation (2006-2007).
4. Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Ports and Aviation (2004 -2007).
5. Advisor to the Ministry of Transport of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
6. Member of the Board of Directors, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (2003-2007).
7. Vice Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (2003 -2006).
8. Member of the Committee to Examine Private Sector Proposals for Infrastructure Development in the Western Region of Sri Lanka (2002 to 2004).
9. Chairman, Peliyagoda Warehouse Complex (Pvt.) Ltd., Largest Logistic Hub of Sri Lanka, UDA Owned Subsidiary Company (2000 – 2002).
10. Founder of the B.Sc. Degree Programme in Travel and Tourism Management at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, (1992 – 1995).

1. Expert Consultant for Preparation of Housing and Relocation Policy for the Plantation Sector of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Hill Country New Villages Infrastructure and Social Development (2016-2018).
2. Appointee of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Council to Advisory Council of Formation of the Engineering and Technology Faculties for the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (March 2015 to 2019).
3. Member of the Panel of Experts Appointed by the Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, to Prepare the Western Region Megapolis Plan (2015-2017).
4. Founder of the project to develop the proposed “University of Sri Jayewardenepura Science & Innovation Park”, with an investment of Rs. 2,990 million (2014).
5. Member of the Advisory Council of the Urban Settlements Development Authority of Sri Lanka (April 2011 to 2014).
6. Formulated the Sri Lanka Renewable Energy Development Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Energy Authority (2010-2020).
7. Founder of the Sri Lanka’s First ever “Solar Energy Park” in Hambantota adding 2.5 MW to the National Electrical Grid, securing USD 13 million as grants from the Governments of Japan and South Korea in 2010.
8. Introduced a State-of-the-Art Geospatial Technology (GIS) system to expedite the renewable energy licensing process (2010).
9. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (2008 to 2011).
10. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for the Ceylon Shipping Corporation (2006-2010).
11. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Sri Lanka Ports Authority (2005-2010).
12. Founder Project Director of the 1,000-unit Janasevana Housing Project of the Ministry of Finance and Planning – Sri Lanka (2006-2008).
13. Chairman, Ceylon Shipping Corporation (2006 to 2007).
14. Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Ports and Aviation (2004 -2007).
15. Advisor to the Ministry of Transport of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
16. Advisor to the Ministry of Media and Information of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
17. Founder Chairman – Matara City Renewal Action Programme (McRAP), the Main Programme to Rebuild the Tsunami Ravaged Matara District and successfully negotiated to build 3,080 new Housing units including 500 units by the Government of Turkey; and refurbishment of Matara Mahanama Bridge and construction of a 1,000-bed new Hospital for at a cost of USD 23 million by the Government of South Korea (2004 – 2006).
18. Vice Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (2003 -2006).
19. Advisor to the Hon. Minister of Housing, Urban Development and Plantation Infrastructure of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
20. Member of the Committee to Examine Private Sector Proposals for Infrastructure Development in the Western Region of Sri Lanka (2002 to 2004).
21. Founder Chairman, Strategic Planning Committee on Kandy Sacred City Development Programme of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2004).
22. Member, High Powered Committee to Recommend the Government of Sri Lanka on Implementation of Kothmale Hydropower Project, Appointed by the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2003).
23. Member, Board of Management of the Common Amenities Board - Sri Lanka (2001-2004).
24. Member, Board of Management of the National Housing Development Authority of Sri Lanka (2001-2004).
25. Chairman, Peliyagoda Warehouse Complex (Pvt.) Ltd., Largest Logistic Hub of Sri Lanka, UDA Owned Subsidiary Company (2000 – 2002).
26. Founder Director of a fully market based, and self-financing voluntary re-housing project called “Sustainable Townships Programme” (THIRASARA PURAWARA (1998-2005), and Chairman (1999-2005) of with its implementation arm “REEL Company”, (Real Estate Exchange Limited Co. - First ever exclusive  Real Estate Exchange alternative to Colombo Stock Exchange to enable  trade-off  of real estate assets, established in any Asian Country) shelter 66,000 slum and shanty families of the Colombo City, enabling such urban poor to "trade off" their encumbered land against a modern apartment worth over US$ 25,000, free of charge, and thereby to liberate 1,000 acres of encumbered prime lands for urban renewal and redevelopment. This process is continuing, and the Highrise Housing Complexes have already been completed in the Sahaspura in Wanathamulla, Dematagoda and in several other locations to provide new homes to over 8,500 families of that community.
27. Main Advisor in preparation of Strategic Business Development Plan for Urban Development Authority (1999-2004).
28. Pioneering Member of the Central Planning Commission of Sri Lanka (1998 - 2002).
29. Head of the Monitoring Committee on Implementation of Recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Housing and Urban Development of Sri Lanka (1998-2002).
30. Director Clean Settlements Project, World Bank funded Project at the Ministry of Urban Development & Housing of Sri Lanka (1997-1998).
31. Member of the Technical Evaluation Committee on EIA Evaluation: Dickwella Fishery Harbour Development Project of Sri Lanka (1996-1997).
32. National Consultant to Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Plan of the GOSL, appointed through the Project Managed by the University of Rhode Island – USA, funded by the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy Project for USAID - Sri Lanka for the Cost Conservation Department (1994-1996).
33. Founder National Advisor to prepare the Blueprint of the Lead Poverty Alleviation and Rural Development Programme (Samurdhi Movement) for the Government of Sri Lanka (1994 -1996).
34. Chief Consultant, IRDP Matara District Project, Sri Lanka, Preparation of resource profiles, data bases and maps (using aerial photographs) for 720 village administrative divisions of the Matara district (1992-1994).
35. Director Clean Settlements Project, World Bank Funded Housing, Common Utilities & Infrastructure Development Project for the Urban Poor at the Ministry of Urban Development & Housing of Sri Lanka (1997-1998).

1. Lead Consultant – Integrated Development Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. (IDC), to the Coastal Resources Conservation & Management Department and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority of Sri Lanka for Preparation of Coastal Resources Conservation and Tourism Development Master Plan from Negombo to Mirissa -Sri Lanka (2018-2019).
2. Member of the Panel of Experts Appointed by the Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, to Prepare the Western Region Megapolis Plan (2015-2017).
3. Member of the National Committee on Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Plan of the GOSL (2014 -2016).
4. Chairman, Ceylon Shipping Corporation (2006 to 2007).
5. Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Ports and Aviation (2004 -2007).
6. Advisor to the Ministry of Transport of Sri Lanka (2004 -2006).
7. Member of the Board of Governors of the National Aquatic Resource Development Agency – NARA of Sri Lanka (2004 –2006).
8. Member of the Governing Council of the National Institute of Fisheries & Nautical Engineering – NIFNE (2004 -2006).
9. Vice Chairman, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (2003 -2006).
10. Member, Inter Agency Working Group to Assist in Revision of Coastal Zone Management Plan of Sri Lanka (2002-2003).
11. Academic Coordinator in the Diploma in Tourism and Culture at the North Central Province Affiliated University College of Sri Lanka (1995-1998).
12. Member, International Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism, Varnbuelstrasse, 19, CH9000, St. Galen (Since 1994 -2000).
13. National Consultant to Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Plan of the GOSL, appointed through the Project Managed by the University of Rhode Island – USA, funded by the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy Project for USAID - Sri Lanka for the Cost Conservation Department (1994-1996).
14. Secretary to the Board of Study on travel and Tourism Management at the Sabaragamuwa Affiliated University College with effect from 1^st June 1992 till it was became a fully-fledged University in 1995.
15. Member, Eco Tourism Society, Ecuador (1992 to date).
16. Founder of the B.Sc. Degree Programme in Travel and Tourism Management at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, (1992 – 1995).

1. 500 Initiatives to Make Sri Lanka a Developed Nation by 2048: Agenda for Action (2023), Proposal to the Government of Sri Lanka by Krishan Deheragoda (Emeritus Professor, Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura), Colombo, April – 2023.

1. Lead Author (2012). Sri Lanka’s Middle Path to Sustainable Development: Rio+20 County Report for UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment, Government of Sri Lanka, Colombo, ISBN 978-955-567-000-5, June – 2012.
2. Formulated the Sri Lanka Renewable Energy Development Strategic Plan for the Sustainable Energy Authority (2010-2020).
3. Prepared Renewable Energy Map of Sri Lanka (2010).
4. Introduced State-of-the-Art Geospatial Technology (GIS) system to expedite the renewable energy licensing process (2010).
5. Founder of the Sri Lanka’s First ever “Solar Energy Park” in Hambantota adding 2.5 MW to the National Electrical Grid, securing USD13 million as grants from the Governments of Japan and South Korea in 2010.
6. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (2008 to 2011).
7. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (2008 to 2011).

Member, High Powered Committee to Recommend the Government of Sri Lanka on Implementation of Kothmale Hydropower Project, Appointed by the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2003).

1. Lead Consultant – Integrated Development Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. (IDC), to the Coastal Resources Conservation & Management Department and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority of Sri Lanka for Preparation of Coastal Resources Conservation and Tourism Development Master Plan from Negombo to Mirissa -Sri Lanka (2018-2019).
2. Lead Expert Consultant – World Bank to the Disaster Management Centre for preparation of Sri Lanka National Disaster Management Strategic Plan: 2018-2030 (2017 - 2019).
3. Member of the Panel of Experts Appointed by the Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, to Prepare the Western Region Megapolis Plan (2015-2017).
4. Member of the National Committee on Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Plan of the GOSL (2014 -2016).
5. Founder of the project to develop the proposed “University of Sri Jayewardenepura Science & Innovation Park”, with an investment of Rs. 2,990 million (2014).
6. Lead Author (2012). Sri Lanka’s Middle Path to Sustainable Development: Rio+20 County Report for UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment, Government of Sri Lanka, Colombo, ISBN 978-955-567-000-5, June – 2012.
7. Founder of the Sri Lanka’s First ever “Solar Energy Park” in Hambantota adding 2.5 MW to the National Electrical Grid, securing USD 13 million as grants from the Governments of Japan and South Korea in 2010.
8. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (2008 to 2011).
9. Member of the Board of Governors of the National Aquatic Resource Development Agency – NARA of Sri Lanka (2004 –2006).
10. Member of the Governing Council of the National Institute of Fisheries & Nautical Engineering – NIFNE (2004 -2006).
11. Advisor to Report of Parliament Select Committee on Natural Disasters Headed by Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe (MP): Emergency Warning Systems and Disaster Risk Management (2005), that led to establishment of National Disaster Management Centre under the virtue of Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act No. 13 of May 2005.
12. Member, Inter Agency Working Group to Assist in Revision of Coastal Zone Management Plan of Sri Lanka (2002-2003).
13. Member, High Powered Committee to Recommend the Government of Sri Lanka on Implementation of Kothmale Hydropower Project, Appointed by the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (2002 – 2003).
14. Member of the Tender Board for Consultancy contract of building design on Riverine Bambo Project, appointed by the H.E. the President of Sri Lanka, (2001-2002).
15. Course Coordinator of the M.Sc. Programme in Human Security at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, offered under the auspicious of USJ-Sida/SAREC Research Cooperation Project on Regional Development and Poverty Alleviation (2001-2005).
16. Pioneering Member of the Central Planning Commission of Sri Lanka (1998 - 2002).
17. Head of the Monitoring Committee on Implementation of Recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Housing and Urban Development of Sri Lanka (1998-2002).
18. Member, Advisory Council of the Coast Conservation Department of Sri Lanka (1998- 2001).
19. Member of the Board of Governors of the National Aquatic Resource Development Agency – NARA of Sri Lanka (1997–2000).
20. Visiting Lecturer in Post Graduate M.Sc. Degree Programme in Forestry in Environmental Science at Faculty of Applied Science Studies of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (1996-2000).
21. Director Clean Settlements Project, World Bank Funded Housing, Common Utilities, Infrastructure Development and Urban Environment Improvement Project at the Ministry of Urban Development & Housing of Sri Lanka (1997-1998).
22. Member, Advisory Council of the Coast Conservation Department of Sri Lanka (1996-1998).
23. National Consultant to Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Plan of the GOSL, appointed through the Project Managed by the University of Rhode Island – USA, funded by the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy Project for USAID - Sri Lanka for the Cost Conservation Department (1994-1996).
24. Chief Consultant, IRDP Matara District Project, Sri Lanka, Preparation of resource profiles, data bases and maps (using aerial photographs) for 720 village administrative divisions of the Matara district (1992-1994).

1. Lead Expert Consultant – World Bank to the Disaster Management Centre for preparation of Sri Lanka National Disaster Management Strategic Plan: 2018-2030 (2017 - 2019).
2. Member of the Panel of Experts Appointed by the Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, to Prepare the Western Region Megapolis Plan (2015-2017).
3. Advisor to Report of Parliament Select Committee on Natural Disasters Headed by Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe (MP): Emergency Warning Systems and Disaster Risk Management (2005), that led to establishment of National Disaster Management Centre under the virtue of Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act No. 13 of May 2005.
4. Founder of Disaster Management Course for the Geography Special Degree Undergraduate Programme at the Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2004).
5. Course Coordinator of the M.Sc. Programme in Human Security at Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, offered under the auspicious of USJ-Sida/SAREC Research Cooperation Project on Regional Development and Poverty Alleviation (2001-2005).
6. Visiting Lecturer in Post Graduate M.Sc. Degree Programme in Forestry in Environmental Science at Faculty of Applied Science Studies of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka (1996-2000).
7. National Consultant to Revision of the Sri Lanka Coastal Zone Management Plan of the GOSL, appointed through the Project Managed by the University of Rhode Island – USA, funded by the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy Project for USAID - Sri Lanka for the Cost Conservation Department (1994-1996).
8. Chief Consultant, IRDP Matara District Project, Sri Lanka, Preparation of resource profiles, data bases and maps (using aerial photographs) for 720 village administrative divisions of the Matara district (1992-1994).