• Comparative and Historical Linguistics

• Morphology

• Logical Semantics

• PhD in Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (2020)

• MPhil in Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (2012)

• MA in Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (2004)

• BA (Special) in Linguistics (First Class Honours), University of Kelaniya (2002)

• Diploma in Sanskrit Language, University of Kelaniya (2022)

• Diploma in Tamil Language, University of Kelaniya (2012)

• Senior Lecturer (Grade I), Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (Since April 2025)

• Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (April 2019 - April 2025)

• Lecturer, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (April 2017 - April 2019)

• Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (April 2014 - April 2017)

• Faculty Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Faculty of Humanities (2021 – 2026)

• Academic Coordinator, Master of Linguistics Programme (Batches 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)

• Coordinator, Diploma in Tamil Programme (Batches 10, 11, 12)

• Subject Coordinator (Linguistics), Centre for Distance and Continuous Education (CDCE) (2022 – 2024)

• Academic Warden, Sir D. B. Jayathilake Hostel (2016 – 2020)

Dissertations

• A Linguistic Analysis on the Evolution of Prepositions in the Sinhala Language, Ph.D. Dissertation (2020)

• A Linguistic Analysis of Sinhala Verb System (With reference to “Buthsarana”), M.Phil. Dissertation (2012)

• A Stylistic Analysis of Mahagamasekara’s Free Verses (With reference to “Prabuddha”), B.A. Dissertation (2001)

Books

• Buthsaranehi kriya:pada pilibanda vimarshanayak, Vidyalankara Pirivena, Peliyagoda (2017)

• Buthsaranehi kriya:pada su:chiya, Vidyalankara Pirivena, Peliyagoda (2017)

• Tharkanaya ha: bha:shava, Vidyalankara Pirivena, Peliyagoda (2017)

Selected Journal Articles

• Madyakālīna Sinhalaye thrikalika kriya, Anveshana: Journal of Post Graduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies (2017)

• Kriyadhathu padima shabdhima gana valata bedeema, Wa:gi:sha: Professor Asoka Premarathne Felicitation Volume (2017)

• Madhyakaalena Sinhala bhashave yedena kriya pa:da, kriya samaasa saha prachchana kriya, Wa:gi:sha: Professor R.M.W. Rajapaksha Felicitation Volume (2017)

• Perani Indu Arya Viyanjana Sanyuiktha Sinhala Bhashawata Vikasanaya Vu: A:karaya, Samprekshana, Vol. 5, Department of Linguistics (2017)

• Sinhala bha:sha:ve bha:vitha krudantha pada pilibanda vimasumak, Poojaanjalee, Vol. II (2017)

• Minis Bhashawe Manomaya Pasubima, Sankalpana: Prof. Susantha Mahaulpatha Felicitation Volume (2017)

• Dharma Pradeepikawa, amawathura saha sarana grantha thrithvaye gadya rithiya ha bhashathmaka lakshana pilibanda vimarshanayak, Pabhassara: Ven. Marapana Wijitha Thero Felicitation Volume (2016)

• Significance of the Free Verse style of Mahagamasekara, Shasthri: Essays in honor of Ven. Hiripitiye Pagngnakiththi Thero (2013)

• Linguistics and Stylistics, Pasadika: Essays in honor of Prof. Keerthi Naranpanawa (2013)

• Theories on Child language acquisition, News of Kelaniya (NOK), Students' E-newspaper (2017)

• Tamil borrowings in Sinhala, Research Forum E-proceedings, Staff Development Unit, University of Kelaniya (2015)

Selected Conference Papers

• A Case Study of a Child Acquiring Sinhalese as the First Language, 2nd International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka (ICLSL) (2016)

• A Study on Micro-Verb Phrases, Quasi-Verbs and Compound Verbs in Middle Sinhalese Language Era, International Conference on Humanities (ICH) (2016)

• Linguistic Features in Child Language Acquisition, International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) (2016)

• A Linguistic Study on the Sinhalese Verb System in Middle Sinhalese Era (8C AD – 13C AD), International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) (2015)

• A Comparative Study on the Structure of Natural Languages and Logical Arguments, International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka (ICLSL) (2015)

• Lexical Differences between Sri Lankan Tamil and Muslim Tamil Dialects, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA) (2015)

• Rekhima vicaraya, 'KARUNA', Senior Chair Professor W.S. Karunatillake Felicitation Volume (2017)

Editorial Work

• Editor, Vagvidya (Felicitation Volumes for Prof. R.M.W. Rajapakshe and Prof. Asoka Premaratne, 2018).

• Advisory Board Member, Prathibha (Translated Short Story Collections, 2018–2024).

• Sub-Web Editor, Official Website of the University of Kelaniya (2014–2016).

Resource Person

• Staff Development Centre: Resource person for junior academic staff training (2021, 2022, 2025).

• Outreach: Resource person for the "Human Library" project at Gurukula College.

• National Contribution: Examiner for the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA).

• Coordinating Excellence in Humanities Award (2024 & 2025) – For exemplary coordination of the MA in Linguistics Programme.

• Coordination Excellence in Humanities Award (2023, 2024 & 2025) – For outstanding leadership in the Internal Quality Assurance Cell.

• Ven. Kudawelle Sri Wangeesa Memorial Award (1999) – For the highest marks in Linguistics.