Ms. Kithmi Perera

Previous Appointments:

• Development officer – Pradeshiya Sabha, Katana (202019-2020)

• Temporary Lecturer – Sinhala Department University of Kelaniya (2017-2019)

• Teacher – Sinhala Language - Negombo South International School, Negombo. (2016-2017)

Academic Qualification:

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

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

• Mphil Degree in Sinhala, University of Kelaniya, 2024.

Academic Distinctions:

• Prof. AnandaJayasekaraMemorial Gold Medal presented by the Scholarship Fund of the Faculty of Humanities, the University of Kelaniya for the best performance in Sinhala, B.A. (Special) degree examination 2016.

• Prof. D.J Wijerathne Memorial Gold Medal Presented by Prof. D.J. Wijerathna foundation for the best performance in Sinhala, B.A. (Special) degree examination 2016.

• One Asia Scholarship award for outstanding academic performance. 2014

• One Asia Scholarship award for outstanding academic performance. 2013

Research and Publications:

Books and Editions

• "Consideration of Characters & Language" Godage Publication, Colombo. (in print)

• "Origin and Evolution letter of æ" Godage Published, Colombo. 2019

• Vandana Chintha 02, (With other Editors) Godage Publication, Colombo,2019.

• Prathibha, (With other Editors), Godage Publication, Colombo,2019.

• Junior Academic Research Symposium- full papers, Faculty of Humanities,     University of Kelaniya, Vidyalankara Press, Kelaniya. 201

Monographs:

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

• Pre-historic Man of Sri Lanka) with Buddika Madhavi, Nayani Chathurika and Dinusha Tharangani for academic purposes in the second year. Art & Architecture- SINH 21592

Local &International Research Symposiums:

• Rathmalane Darmarama Nahimi Shathasanvathsara Prabhashanaya- 2018, "19 wana siyawase samaja paristhithiya dakvimehila dakunu sithuwam sampradaye dayakathwaya"

• Junior Academic Research Simposium – 2018, University of Kelaniya. "Murdhaja La Lu bawata pathvime rupiya vikasaya"

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

• 18th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) 2017 - "Kristhu warsha 10wana siyawase Shila Lekhana walin heliwana Thirasara Sanwardhana Trikonaya"

• Annual Research Symposium 2017 - Department of Sinhala, University of Colombo, "Sinhala Bhashawe Papilla"

•The conference about folklore, University of Sri Jayawardanapura 2016 "Sri Lankeya Prag Aithihasika Manawaya sathu Abharana Kalawa"

• The 2nd International Conference on the humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2016 – Do Rock and Wall paintings proclaim the origin of Ari Lankan calligraphy?

• Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2015, University of Kelaniya "Sinhala Bhashawe AE warnaye prabhawaya ha bhawithaya"

Articles:

• "Yansaya Repaya ha Rakaranshaya pilibanda Rupiya Adyanayak" Mahindabhinandana, Godage Publication, Colombo. 2019. 

• "SiKhawalanda ha Sikhawalanda vinise bhasha lakshana" Sahithya, Department of cultural, 2019.

• "AE Aksharaye Rupa Vikasaya" Moliyamirdam, Godage Publication, Colombo. 2019 

• "Nawa Kawiye prasthuthamaya pravanatha" Dharmavijayaprabha shasthriya sangrahaya, Vidyalankara Press, Kelaniya. 2019. 

• "Janapriya relle Sinhala nawakatha pilibanda vimaseemak " Vindana Chintha 02, Godage Publication, Colombo. 2019.

• "La Lu bawata pathweeme rupiya vikasaya" Junior Academic Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, Vidyalankara Press. 2018

• "Sihala Bhashawe Papilla" Sinhala Adyana Kshesthraye Antharshikshaniya Swabhawaya, Sarasawi publication. 2018

• "Lakdiwa guhasithwam magin kiyapana Lankeya akshara Kalawe mulaya" Pannasomabhinandana shasthriya Sangrahaya, Sri Pushparama Rajamaha Viharaya press, Naththandiya. 2018

• "19 wana siyawase samaja paristhithiya dakvimehila dakunu sithuwam sampradaye dayakathway" Rathmalane Darmarama Nahimi Shathasanvathsara Prabhashanaya shasthriya Sangrahaya, Vidyalankara press, peliyagoda. 2018

•"Mahindagamanaya ha shipa kala" Abhivandana shasthriya Sangrahaya, Vidyalankara press, peliyagoda. 2018

Other Research Activities:

• At present, engaging in a Research titled"Morphological evolution and autonomous characteristic of Sinhala letters (From 8th century to 16th century AD)", This Dissertation is to be submitted for M. Phill degree in Sinhala.

Extra-Curricular Activities:

• Served as a Member of Organizing Committee, at International Conference on the Humanities, (ICH) 2018, University of Kelaniya. 

• Served as a member of the organizing committee, at Junior Academic Research Simposium – 2018, University of Kelaniya. 

• Served as a Member of Organizing Committee, at Undergraduate Research Symposium 2018, (HUG) Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.

• Participated as a Member of Panel Judgment in the art festival of ‘Pinkethaka Aswenna’ Buddhist and Pali University,2018.

• Served as a Member of Organizing Committee, at Inter-University Gender Festival 2018, University of Kelaniya. 

• Served as a Proof Editor in Encyclopedia at Department of Cultural Affairs 2017-2018

• Served as a Volunteer at the International Confucian Forum, Scheme of International Seminar in Colombo, Organized by University of Kelaniya & International Confucian Forum in China, 2017.

• Served as a Member of Organizing Committee, at International Conference on the Humanities, (ICH) 2017, University of Kelaniya.

• Composed a School Anthem for Maliyadewa K.V., Delwagura, 2017.

• Served as a Member of the junior editor, Self-Evaluating Report of the Department of Sinhala, in University of Kelaniya 2017. 

• Attended As a lecturer, Sinhala Seminar for Ordinary Level Students-, of Mahamaya Girls College, Kadawatha, 2017

• Attended the Sinhala Bhasha Sangayanawa seminar Series in 2016, conducted by Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association.

• Served as a Volunteer at the International Conference on the Humanities, University of Kelaniya. 2015

• Participated in Siyath Kavi Saraniya folklore musical presentationOne Asia Seminar program 2014

• Served as a Volunteer at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of the Humanities University of Kelaniya. 2015

• Participated in One Asia Seminar Series, University of Kelaniya 2014.

• Participated in One Asia Seminar Series, University of Kelaniya 2013

• Secretary of Sinhala Association, University of Kelaniya. 2014.

• Participated in Developing Leadership Qualities & Positive Thinking training 2011

Other Achievements:

• Successfully completed the Lecture/workshop on Research Methodology, Research centre, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2018

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

• Certificate Course in the Tamil language with Super Credit pass, Department of official languages.