About Me
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Phone:
+94703681838 -
Email:
dharmasiriks@kdu.ac.lk -
Experience:
03 years years
Dedicated and dynamic professional with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Criminology, and over three years of combined experience as a lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice, including one and a half years as a Temporary Assistant Lecturer. Possessing strong teaching skills honed through delivering engaging lectures, developing course materials, and providing mentorship to students, I excel in creating stimulating learning environments.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- MPhil in Criminology (Rd), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Masters in Sociology (Rd), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Criminology (1st Class and Gold Medalist 2019), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) (2023), Staff Development Centre, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
- Certificate Course in Research Methodology and Scientific Writing (2023), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Certificate Course on Drug Counselling, National Dangerous Drug Control Board, Sri Lanka
Working Experience
- Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Criminology, Faculty of Criminal Justice, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Since 01.04.2022).
- Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (From 02.09.2019 to 28.02.2021).
- Assistant Coordinator, Postgraduate Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Faculty of Graduates Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (From 01.03.2021 to 31.03.2022).
- Internship Trainee, AFRIEL Youth Network, Sri Lanka.
- Sports Coordinator, Faculty of Criminal Justice, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Since 01.04.2022).
- Co-Secretary, 14th Asian Criminology Conference (ACS), Organized by the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Asian Criminological Society (2023).
- Faculty Coordinator of Exam Management System, Faculty of Criminal Justice, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (Since 01.04.2022).
- Faculty Coordinator of Centre for Disaster Management, Faculty of Criminal Justice, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2024).
- Coordinator for organizing field visit, Faculty of Criminal Justice, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2023).
Professional Affiliations
Publications
- De Silva, K. B. N., Dharmasiri, K. S., Buddhadasa, M. P. A. A., & Ranaweera, K. G. N. U. (2021). An Overview of Fear of Crime and Its Criminological Significance. GNOSI: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Theory and Praxis, 4(3), 101-125. Download
- K.B.N. De Silva, K.S. Dharmasiri, M.P.A.A. Buddhadasa, & K.G.N.U. Ranaweera. (2021). Criminal Investigation: A Brief Review of Importance of Biological Evidence. European Scholar Journal, 2(8), 8-12. Download
- De Silva, K.B.N., Dharmasiri, K.S., Buddhadasa, M.P.A.A., Ranaweera, K.G.N.U. (2021). Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED): A brief review. Academia Letters, Article 2337. Download
- De Silva, B., Dharmasiri, K. S., Buddhadasa, A., & Rannaweera, K. G. N. U. (2022). Facebook Usage and Its Impact on Academic Performance of Sri Lankan University Students. SSRN Electronic Journal, 5, 32–41. Download
- Dharmasiri, K.S., Wijewardana, B.V.N., & Buddhadasa, M.P.A.A. (2024). A Systematic Review of Psychological Issues Faced by Remand Prisoners. KDU International Journal of Criminal Justice. Faculty of Criminal Justice. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- Dharmasiri, K.S. (2021). Forgery in Sri Lanka. Self-Publisher. ISBN 978-624-98423-0-4
- Journal of Criminology – I (2019) – Co-editor, ISBN 978-624-95819-1-3
- Dharmasiri, K.S., Buddhadasa, M.P.A.A., & Wijewardhana, B.V.N. (2023). A study on the mental health disorders faced by Remand Prisoners: A Review. ASES IV. International Scientific Research Conference May 13-14, 2023, Istanbul, Türkiye. Download
- Dharmasiri, K.S. (2023). Exploring the Social Determinants that Contribute to Child Sexual Abuse in Sri Lanka. 14th International Research Conference (ACS); General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Download
- Dharmasiri, K.S. (2022). A Study on the Effectiveness of Vocational Training Programme for Prisoners in Sri Lanka. 15th International Research Conference (IRC); General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Download
- Dharmasiri, K.S., De Silva, K.B.N., & Dissanayake, D.M.P.V. (2022). A Study of the Effectiveness of Online Education on Traditional Classroom Culture. ASES II. International Conference on Social Sciences, Kayseri, Turkey, 19-21 August 2022. Download
- Dharmasiri, K.S., & De Silva, K.B.N. (2022). Concept of Female Virginity: Social Attitude via Sri Lankan Perspective. ASES III. International Conference on Social Sciences, Kayseri, Turkey, October 14, 2022. Download
- Dissanayake, D.M.P.V., & Dharmasiri, K.S. (2022). Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design; A Comparative Study of its Utility. ASES III. International Conference on Social Sciences, Kayseri, Turkey, on October 14, 2022.
- Dissanayake, D.M.P.V., & Dharmasiri, K.S. (2022). Effectiveness of Access Control in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). ASES III. International Conference on Social Sciences, Kayseri, Turkey, on October 14, 2022.
- Dharmasiri, K.S., De Silva, K.B.N., Wijayath, A.H., Chamuddika, K.G.L., & Dissanayake, D.M.P.V. (2022). A study on the trends in drug usage among the school students in rural area. ASES IV. International Conference on Social Sciences held in Eski?ehir, Türkiye, December 17-19, 2022. Download
- Dissanayake, D.M.P.V., & Dharmasiri, K.S., (2022). A criminological study of environmental factors affecting urban crime (special reference to Badulla). ASES IV. International Conference on Social Sciences held in Eski?ehir, Türkiye, December 17-19, 2022.
- De Silva, K.B.N., Dharmasiri, K.S., Wijayath, A.H., Chamuddika, K.G.L., & Kathriarachchi, T.C. (2022). A study on the contribution of Buddhist temple for crime prevention in Sri Lankan folk society. ASES IV. International Conference on Social Sciences held in Eski?ehir, Türkiye, December 17-19, 2022.
- Wijayath, A.H., Chamuddika, K.G.L., De Silva, K.B.N., Dharmasiri, K.S. (2022). Access to public health by the transgender community in Sri Lanka; A case study. ASES IV. International Conference on Social Sciences held in Eski?ehir, Türkiye, December 17-19, 2022. Download
- Dharmasiri, K. S., De Silva, K. B. N., & Weerakoon, W. G. W. M. S. N. K. (2020). A Criminological Analysis of the Deviant Behaviors in Sri Lankan Shanthikarma. 2nd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH). P.222. Download
- Dharmasiri, K. S., De Silva, B. N., & Weerakoon, W. (2020). A Study on the Nature of Conflicts in Sri Lankan Traditional Folk Society. 2nd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH). P. 93. Download
- Dharmasiri, K. S., & Jayasundara, M. W. (2019). A Criminological Analysis of Causal Factors Affecting Individuals to Use of Forgery in Sri Lanka. Vidyodaya Undergraduate Research Day: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
- Dharmasiri, K. S., & De Silva, K. B.N. (2021). A study on the folklife associated with the mining industry. 3rd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH). University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
- Dharmasiri, K.S., Wijewardhana, B.V.N., Buddhadasa, M.P.A.A (2024). Access to Justice for Remand Prisoners: A Global Perspective on Legal Aid Availability. IV International Kaysery Scientific Research Congress. December 20-22, 2024. Kaysery, Turkiye. Download
- Dharmasiri, K.S., (2024). A Study on the Socio-Economic Background of Offenders Who Received Community-Based Corrections Orders. December 13-15, 2024. Conference: II. International Marmara Scientific Studies CongressAt: Istanbul, Turkey. Download
- Dharmasiri, K.S., Wijewardhana, B.V.N., & Buddhadasa, M.P.A.A (2024). A Study on the Specific Needs of Remand Prisoners. November 28-30, 2024. Conference: VIII. International Scientific Research Congress. The Near East University Download
- Dharmasiri, K.S., Wijewardhana, B.V.N., & Buddhadasa, M.P.A.A. (2024). A Study on the Challenges in Accessing the Legal Aids and Resources Faced by Remand Prisoners. November 15-17, 2024. Conference: III. International Van Scientific Research Congress. Turkiye. Download
- Dharmasiri, K.S., (2024). Exploratory Research. VIDYODAYA Research Dictionary Project. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Download
- Dharmasiri, K.S., (2024). Participant Observation. VIDYODAYA Research Dictionary Project. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Download
