Specializations: Conflict Analysis, Peacebuilding, International Relations, Peace Studies, Human Security, Human Rights and Peacekeeping. Academic Qualifications: • PhD. in Conflict Analysis, School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University, USA. “An analysis of the efficacy of positive intergroup contact among Sri Lankan Diaspora” (2011) • MA, International Peace Studies, Joan B. Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame, USA “Speaking to Heart: Educating for peace in Sri Lanka” (2002) • BA (Hons), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka “Trends in food imports in Sri Lanka since independence” (1998) Professional Qualifications: • SEDA Qualified (UK) and CTHE Qualified (Sri Lanka). Research Interests Though eclectic, remain predominantly focused on Conflict Analysis and Human Security. Currently working on Zones of Peace and Peacekeeping, has conducted research on Human Security, Peace Education, Human Rights and Diaspora. Interests also include area studies on America, South Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, and Europe. Conference Presentations which include human rights, peace education, foreign policy, human security, diaspora, conflict analysis, narrative analysis, education and peacekeeping – highlight the range of interests.