Academic Records • B.A. (Hons.) Second Class Upper Division in Geography in 1994, University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka • M.Sc Degree in Forestry and Environmental Management in 2002, University of Sri Jayawardenapura , Sri Lanka • Completed Certificate Course in Teaching Higher Education (CTHE) in 2007, SDC, University of Colombo , Sri Lanka . • Reading for Ph.D degree: Approved title :- “A Geographical perspective of the issues related to the disposal of urban solid waste in the Wet and Intermediate Agro -Ecological Zones in Sri Lanka”, University of Colombo . Area of Specialization Environmental studies Research Interest • Forestry & Environmental management • Solid waste disposal & management • Environmental pollution & health impacts • Eco-tourism • Natural hazards Publications * Written an article for Prof. Jayanthi De Silva's Felicitation programme, at the Department of Geography, on 'Consistent approach to select suitable system of management for tree felling of Mahogany or Mahogany / Jack mixed plantation (A Study - Dewatagolla Forest Plantation)", published by the Department of Geography, University of Colombo on 2010. * Written an artcle for "Al Fiqr" publication, on "Islamic perspective of environmental protection", published by University Muslim Majlis, University of Colombo. * Written an article for “Sri Lankan Forester” Vol.32 :2009/2010, on “Forest Cover and Management in Sri Lanka”, published by the Forest Department, Sampathpaya, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.. * Prepared a leaflet on “ Protect your future generation through a clean environment”, to provide the education and awareness among the general public on the value of clean environment and to form an “ Innovative Society” to maintain a sustainable waste free environment to safeguard our future generation . * Edited the environmental pioneer guide book on“Environmental Conservation” in 2007, published by the Central Environmental Authority, Battaramulla – Sri Lanka . * Translated on ‘Wildlife’ section on Physical & Biological Environment of National Atlas of Sri Lanka, Survey Department, Colombo-05. * Translated teacher guide book for Pre School Teachers on “Environmental Education ” in 2006, at the Central Environmental Authority, Battaramulla – Sri Lanka . Conferences, Papers presented and Training Programs (2005– 2010) * A paper presented on “ Applicability of Multi-use of Management Practices in Forest Plantation: A case study of “ Dawatagolla Forest Plantation” at the Annual Research Sessions of Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, held on 06th December 2006. at the Senate Hall, College House, Colombo-03. * A paper presented on “ Environmental Conservation of Diyawanna Oya ” at the Annual Research Sessions of Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo , held on 25 th October 2008. at the Senate Hall, College House, Colombo-03. * A paper presented on “ The Potential for Developing Eco-To