Ven. Dr Kapugollawe Anandakiththi

Structural Linguistics

Applied Linguistics

Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics - Deccan College Postgraduate Research Institute, Pune, India (2014)

Master of Arts in Linguistics (first class) - Deccan College Postgraduate Research Institute, Pune, India (2001)

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Linguistics - University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (1998)

Course in Research Methodology - Deccan College Postgraduate Research Institute, Pune, India (2012)

Certificate of English Parts 1, 2 and 3, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (merit pass) (1995-1996)

Final Examination of the Vidyalankara Pirivana (Sinhala, Pali, Sanskrit) (1992)

English for Communication Certificate Course, University of Warwick (1991)

Final Examination of Pali Language, Vidyodaya Pirivana, Colombo (1991)

Senior Lecturer (Grade I), Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (since 2022)

Visiting Scholar, Department of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University, USA (2023–2024) 

Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (2016–2022)

Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (2011–2016)

Visiting Lecturer, Department of Languages and Communications Studies, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2009–2010)

English Language Instructor (Temporary), Technical College in Trincomalee (2007–2009)

Assistant Lecturer in Linguistics and Translation Methods, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (2002–2005)

Head, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (since 02 November 2024) 

Director of Student Affairs in the academic years 2015-2019, University of Kelaniya

Coordinator of the MA Course in Linguistics (Batch No 17), 2018.

Coordinator of the Department of Linguistics for the International Conference on the Humanities (ICH 2017), 2017

Member of the Sports Advisory Board in the academic years 2016/2019, University of Kelaniya

Member of the Art Council in the academic years 2015/2019, University of Kelaniya

“Phonology and Morphology of Modern Marathi”, Vidyalankara Publishers, Peliyagoda, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-624-5527-19-9 (2026)

“A Functional and Categorical Analysis of Particles in Spoken Sinhala: Insights into Grammatical and Discourse Functions”, Vol. 3, Issue 2, ISSN: 3030-7007, e-ISSN: 3030-7015 (2025). Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/398743304_A_Functional_and_Categorical_Analysis_of_Particles_in_Spoken_Sinhala_Insights_into_Grammatical_and_Discourse_Functions

“Mars-Context Non-Ophiolitic Provenance of Sri Lanka's Serpentinized and Carbonated Ultramafic Rocks” (2024). Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/385466937_MARS-CONTEXT_NON-OPHIOLITIC_PROVENANCE_OF_SRI_LANKA'S_SERPENTINIZED_AND_CARBONATED_ULTRAMAFIC_ROCKS_P

“Contextualizing Martian Petrogenetic Constraints from Chromite with Ultramafic Rocks of Sri Lankan Serpentinites” (2024). Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/385461841_CONTEXTUALIZING_MARTIAN_PETROGENETIC_CONSTRAINTS_FROM_CHROMITE_WITH_ULTRAMAFIC_ROCKS_OF_SRI_LANKAN_SERPENTINITES?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7InBhZ2UiOiJwcm9maWxlIiwicHJldmlvdXNQYWdlIjpudWxsLCJwb3NpdGlvbiI6InBhZ2VDb250ZW50In19 

“Phoneme System of Sinhala and Marathi: A Contrastive Study”, Kalyāni Academic Journal of the University of Kelaniya, Vol. 35, No. 2, Research and Publication Division, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2021). Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/385730885_Phonemic_System_of_Sinhala_and_Marathi_A_Contrastive_Study 

“Scientific Language Studies and Semantics”, Wāgishā: Professor R. M. W. Rajapakshe Felicitation Volume, ISBN: 978-955-704-034-9, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2017)

“The Sound System of the Sinhalese Prakrit Period”, Wāgishā: Professor Asoka Premaratne Felicitation Volume, ISBN: 978-955-704-033-2, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2017)

“Language Translation and Translator”, Bhadantha Rewatabhivandana: Professor Venerable Nawagamuwe Rewatha Thera Volume, ISBN: 978-955-704-070-7, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2017)

“The Representation of Numerals in the Modern Sinhala and Marathi Language: A Linguistic Analysis”, Kalyāni Academic Journal of the University of Kelaniya, Vol. XXXI, No. 1, ISSN: 2012-6859, Research and Publication Division, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2016). Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/387658723_The_Representation_of_Numerals_in_the_Modern_Sinhala_and_Marathi_Language_A_Linguistics_Analysis

“Shastri”, Editor, Godage Publication, Maradana, Sri Lanka (2013)

“Mudita”, Editor, Godage Publication, Maradana, Sri Lanka (2012)

“Birbal's Stories” (Sinhala), Translation (English into Sinhala), Godage Publication, Maradana, Sri Lanka (2008)

“Ammagen Liyumak Na”, Chief Editor of a Translation of Short Stories, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2004)

“An Introduction to Translation”, Original essay included as a chapter in Ammagen Liyumak Na, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2004)

“Written Sinhala Imperative Mood”, Original article (Sinhala), Dinasa, Vol. 1 (2003)

“An Introduction to Generative Phonology”, Original article (Sinhala), Bhasha Vignana, Journal of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2002)

“Modern Intents in Generative Grammar”, Original article (Sinhala), Vagvdiya 8, Journal of the Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2002)

“Stylistics”, Original article (Sinhala), Manava Shasthra Pita Sangrahaya, Journal of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2002)

“Various Language Teaching Methods”, Original academic paper (Postgraduate) (2001)

“Morphological Analysis of Verbs of Dhahamsarana”, Original academic paper, Undergraduate B.A. (1998)

“Deep Structure and Surface Structure”, Translation (Sinhala), Samprekshana III, Journal of the Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (1998)

“DHĪ” Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Vol. XXIX 2014/2015, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.

“DHĪ” Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Vol. XXX 2015/2016, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.

“DHĪ” Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Vol. XXXI 2016/2017, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.

"Wāgishā”: Professor R. M. W. Rajapakshe Felicitation Volume (2018) (ISBN 978-955-704-034-9), Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya.

“Wāgishā”: Professor Asoka Premaratne Felicitation Volume (2018) (ISBN 978-955-704-033-2), Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya.

“Shāsthri” Ven. Hiripitiye Pannakiththi Felicitation Volume (2013) (ISBN 978-955-3953-8), S. Godage and Brothers Privet Limited, Maradan.

“Mudithā” Mr. S. Godage Felicitation Volume (2012) (ISBN 987-955-30-3881-0), S. Godage and Brothers Privet Limited, Maradan.

“Ammāgen liyumak nǟ” 2004, a translation of a book of short stories, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.