Academic Staff Profiles & Expertise
Explore the professional achievements of our academic staff, including qualifications, teaching experience, research contributions, publications, and industry partnerships across IT, Business, and English Language studies.
Dr. Sarath Withanarachchi Samaranayake – Senior Lecturer in TESOL & Linguistics
Current Position: Senior Lecturer in TESOL | PhD in Linguistics
Department of English | Kandy & Kurunegala Campuses
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in General Linguistics, University of South Africa, 2017.
- MA in TESOL, University of South Africa, 2012.
- BA (Hons) in TESOL, University of South Africa, 2010.
- Govt English Specialist Trained Teacher Certificate, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1988.
Teaching & Research Interests
TESOL, Applied Linguistics, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Pedagogy, Academic Writing, Sociolinguistics, and Business Communication.
Professional Experience
- English Lecturer, Silpakorn University, Thailand (2019–2025).
- English Lecturer, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Shinas, Oman (2012-2017).
- English Lecturer, Prince of Songkhla University, Thailand (2006-2012).
- English Instructor, Advanced Technological Institute, Sri Lanka (1999-2006).
Contact & Scholarly Profiles
Mr. Mahathma Seneviratne – Senior Lecturer in Information Technology
Current Position: Senior Lecturer in IT | MSc in Computer Science
Department of Information Technology | Kandy & Kurunegala Campuses
Academic Qualifications
- MSc in Computer Science, University of Peradeniya, 2005.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Technology, University of Colombo, 1998.
- BSc in Physical Science, University of Peradeniya, 1985.
Professional Experience
Experienced IT lecturer specializing in Computer Science, Software Systems, and ICT education. Former Program Lead, Department Head, and academic administrator with extensive experience in higher education.
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