Mr. Nipuna Heminda Basnayaka

Mr. Nipuna Heminda Basnayaka

Senior Lecturer

Contact:

Department of Sinhala

University of Kelaniya

Sri Lanka

Tel:     (Extension) 

           +94-11-2914493 (Office)

E-mail: nipunab@kln.ac.lk 

Previous Appointments:

• Visiting Lecturer at Buddhist and Pali University. (2019-2021)

• Visiting Lecturer at Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya. (2019-2020)

• Development Officer at Minuwangoda Pradeshiya Sabha (2019-2020)

• Visiting Lecturer at Sri Lanka Police University. (2019-2020)

• Assistant Coordinator of Certificate course in Sinhala for Beginners, Department of Sinhala, University of Kelaniya, (2017 - 2018)

• Temporary Lecturer at Department of Sinhala, University of Kelaniya. (2017-2019)

• Teacher at J.G.O. Hedang International School, Thimbirigaskatuwa. (2016-2017)

Academic Qualification:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Writer-ship and communication, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura. 2018

• B.A Special Degree in Sinhala, University of Kelaniya, 2016, First Class Honors

• Masters Degree in Sinhala, University of Kelaniya, 2018, Merit pass

Academic Distinctions:

One Asia Scholarship award for outstanding academic performance. 2014

One Asia Scholarship award for outstanding academic performance. 2013

Award of Colors Insignia Performance in Swimming for the year 2010/2011 - University of Kelaniya.

Research and Publications:

Books and Editions

•‘Cinema Lipi Saraniya’,  Godage Publishers, Colombo. (In Print)

‘Lankeya Cinamawe Pathiraja Mudrawa’, Godage Publishers, Colombo. (2018)

‘Chandraprabha’ (With other Editors) Published by Maligawila Temple. (2021)

‘Nuwanesa’ (With other Editors) Department of Sinhala, Buddhist and Pali University SL. (2019)

‘Vandana Chintha 02’ (With other Editors) Godage Publishers, Colombo. (2019)

‘Siwudesa’ (With other Editors) Department of the International Studies" University of Kelaniya. (2019)

 ‘Prathiba’ (With other Editors) Godage Publishers, Colombo. (2018)

‘Full Paper Book’  (With other Editors) Junior Academic Research Symposium, the University of Kelaniya- (2018)

‘Abstract Book’ - Junior Academic Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya. (With other Editors) - (2018)

Monographs:

• Distribution of Chinese Language in Sri Lanka) with Professor Ma Zhongwu, Vice Dean, centre for Sri Lanka Studies Beijing Foreign Studies University.

Local &International Research Symposiums:

• 19th International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Kelaniya - 2018, (Satyagit Rayge sinamawa kerehi sahithyaye abasaya)

•Rathmalane Darmarama Nahimi Shathasanvathsara Prabhashanaya, Vidyalankara Pirivena- 2018, (Dahanawawana siyawasa aparardaye prabawaya lada nawa kala madya)

•International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences – 2018, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura. (Prag Manawayage Abhicharavidi ashritha Kalawa)

•Junior Academic Research Simposium – 2018, University of Kelaniya. (Gamperaliya nawakathawa ha sinama krithiya)

•18th International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Kelaniya - 2017,

(Role of the Cinematographer in Sustainable Development)

•3rd National Buddhist Conference, Bikku University, Anuradhapura - 2017 (Srilankeya baudda sanskruthiya sadaha cheena sanskruthika balapema)

•4th International conference on multidisciplinary approaches - 2017 (The Contribution of Siril B. Perera in film criticism)

•The conference about folklore, University of Sri Jayawardanapura - 2016 (Abichara widi- sandeshakaruwage upayogithawa pilibanda vimarshanayak) 

•18th International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Kelaniya - 2016, (Lankeya sanskruthiyehi fenshui kalawe abiwardanaya)

•The 2nd International Conference on the humanities, University of Kelaniya - 2016, (The film ‘Sakkarang’ and the success of Dharmasena Pathiraja as a film director)

•International Conference on Chinese Studies, University of Kelaniya - 2016, (Influence of Chinese Food Culture on Sri Lankan Food Culture)

•Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya - 2016, (Dharmasena Pathirajage sinamawehi nirupitha samajayiya saha deshapalanika yatharthaya pilibanda vimarshanathmaka adyanayak)

Articles:

• Sinhala sinama wichara kalawa ha Siril B. Pererage vichara Bumikawa, Department of Sinhala, Buddhist and Pali University SL.(2020

• Satyagit Rayge sinamawa kerehi sahithyayen lada abasaya, Department of Sinhala, Buddhisht and Pali University of SL. 2020

• Shilpiya widikrama bawithaya ha nuthana sinhala nawakathawa, Godage Publishers, Colombo. 2019

• Manawawadi sinama nirupanaye indiya salakuna - Satyagit Ray"  Department of Hindi, University of Kelaniya. 2019

• Beddegama nawakathawa ha samaja yantranayaya, Sri Purvarama Darmavijaya pirivena, Kaluthara South. 2019

• Beddegama Nawakathawa pilibanda vimasumak, Arya nikethana dvibasha mulika pirivena, Habarakada, Homagama. 2019

• Gamperaliya nawakathawa ha chithrapataya, Vidyalankara Press, Kelaniya. 2018

• Dahanawawana siyawasa aparardaye prabawaya lada nawa kala madya, Vidyalankara Press, Kelaniya. 2018

• Lankeya sinamawe abiwardanayehi la Dharmasrna Pathirajage sinamathmaka sampradanaya, Department of Sinhala, University of Kelaniya. 2018

• Nilagama Sellepiya, Sri Shakyasinhayarama, Sansungama. 2018

• Sigiri geewalin nirupitha sthriya, Sri Pushparama purana viharaya, Naththandiya. 2018

• Lankeya sanskruthiyehi fenshui kalawe abiwardanaya, University of Kelaniya. 2017

• Paramadarshi samajayakata sigir geewalin labadena bauddhagamika margopadeshakathwaya, Godage Publishers, Colombo. 2017

• Chithrapataya ha awashesha kala madya, Godage Publishers, Colombo. 2017

• Nawakathawa ha chithrapataya Aluth piyapath Press, Kumbukgete. 2016

Extra-Curricular Activities:

1. Served as a Organizing Committee member at International Conference on the Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2019.

2. Served as a Organizing Committee member at Junior Academic Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2018.

3. Served as a Organizing Committee member at Under Graduate Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2018.

4. Attended as lecturer for advanced level school teachers, Organized by Zonal education office, Nikaweratiya. 2018.

5. Participated as a member of panel judgment in theaert festival of ‘Pinkethaka Aswenna’ Buddhist and Pali University of Sri lanka. 2018.

6. Served as a member of Organizing committee at inter-university gender festival, University of Kelaniya. 2018.

7. Served as a proof editor in Encyclopedia at Department of cultural Affairs. 2018.

8. Served as a Committee member at International Confucian Forum, International Confucian Association and University of Kelaniya, 2017.

9. Served as a member of junior editor Self Evaluation Report of the Department of Sinhala in University of Kelaniya. 2017.

10. Participated in ‘Prathiba Prabha’ organized by Department of Cultural affairs. 2017.

11. Served as a Volunteer at International Conference on the Humanities, University of kelaniya, 2015.

12. Served as a Volunteer at Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of kelaniya, 2015.

13. President of Sinhala Association, University of Kelaniya, 2014.

14. Vice President of Sinhala Association, University of Kelaniya, 2013.

15. Participated in One Asia Seminar Series, as the member of organizing committee, University of Kelaniya, 2013 and 2014.

16. Composed a school anthem for JGO Headang International College, Thimbirigaskatuwa, 2013.

17. ‘Manjusawa’ Certificate for skills Writing Short Stories, conducted by the Students’ Union, University of Kelaniya, 2012.

18. Inter Faculty Championships in Swimming, University Of Kelaniya, 2012 and 2013.

19. Participated in ‘Vidumakaranda’ for recitation organized by Art council, University of Kelaniya, 2011.

20. Participated in Developing Leadership Qualities & Positive Thinking training, 2011.

21. Treasurer of Art Society, Bandaranayaka Central College, Veyangoda in 2009.

Other Achievements:

1. Successfully completed the lecturer/workshop on research methodology 2018, Reseach center, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya. 2018.

2. Successfully completed the Staff Development Programme for the Academic Year 2015/2016, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2018

3. Successfully completed the Certificate Course in Tamil language with Super Credit pass, Department of Official Languages, 2016.

4. Successfully completed the Certificate Examination English, University of Kelaniya, 2014

5. Successfully completed the Certificate Course in Computer Hardware conducted by the Information and Communication Technology Centre, University of Kelaniya, 2013.

6. Successfully completed the Certificate Course in Computer Literacy conducted by the Information and Communication Technology Centre, University of Kelaniya, 2013.