Research Specialization and interests: Geopolitics South Asia, Peacebuilidng diplomacy, International Relations of USA Academic Qualifications: • PhD, University of Leeds, United Kingdom, 1989 • M.A., University of British Columbia, Canada, 1994 • B.A. (Hons), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1984 • Advanced Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Uppsala, Sweden, 2001 • Certificate in International Humantarian Law (IHL), ICRC Regional Delegation, India and Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad, India, 2007 • Certificate in Advanced Seminar on IHL for South Asian Academics, ICRC Regional Delegation India and VM Salgoacar College of Law, Goa University, India, 2010 • Fulbright Summer Institute on American Studies, University of Western Michigan, Kalamazoo, USA 2000 Academic Career: • Professor in International Relations • Head of the Department of International Relations • Coordinator, Master of Arts in International Relations • Member- Editorial Board, Journal of the Contemporary India Studies of the Center for Contemporary India Studies, University of Colombo 2012 • Senate nominee to the Council of the University of Colombo 2008 - 2011 • Director of Studies, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo 1999 to 2002 • Warden, Sujatha Jayawardene Girls Hostel, University of Colombo, 1999 - 2003