Dr Hasith Kandaudahewa

Academic Qualifications

• PhD 2020

  Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations and Politics

  Department of Politics and International Relations, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

• MA (Hons) 2015

  Master of Arts in International Relations (Distinction Pass)

  Department of Politics and International Relations, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

• BA Special (Hons) 2013

  Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (First Class)

  The University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Diploma & Summer Programme 2011

  Diploma in Political Economy

  The University of Hong Kong and George Town University, USA

Awards and Scholarships

• 2012
  Professor Thilak Hettiarachchi Award for Academic Excellence

  The recipient of this award should have performed well in Academic, Sports, Leadership during his stay in University & secured at First Class Honours.
• 2012
  Professor Thilak Hettiarachchi Award for the Most Outstanding Student in Faculty of Arts

  The recipient of this award should have secured at least a First Class Honours at the Special Degree Examination in Arts and has been placed first in order of merit.
• 2012
  Professor Shelton Kodikara Award for International Relations

  The award shall be presented to the student who secures the highest GPA with a First Class pass in the International Relations Special Degree.
• 2012
  Amara Mohotty Memorial Award for the Best Performance at the International Relations Special Degree

  The recipient of this award should have secured at least a First Class Honours at the International Relations Special Degree Examination in Arts and has been placed first in order of merit.
• 2011
  Association of Former International Civil Servants (AFICS) – Sri Lanka Scholarship

  For the Best Performance in Special Degree Examination in Arts at 2nd & 3rd Year Examinations
• 2011
  Asian Institute of Political Economy (AIPE), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Professional Qualifications

• SEDA-Professional Qualification 2015

  Certificate of Accreditation as a Teacher in Higher Education

  Staff and Educational Development Association, The United Kingdom

• CTHE-Professional Qualification 2015

  Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE)

  The University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Positions

• Present2022

  Director - Centre for Disability Research, Education and Practice

  Centre for Disability Research, Education and Practice, University of Colombo

• Present2022

  Student Counselor-Depratment of International Relations

  Depratment of International Relations, University of Colombo

• Present2021

  Coordinator - Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict and Peace Studies

  Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo

• Present2021

  Coordinator - Web and Social Media

  Depratment of International Relations, University of Colombo

• 20222021

  Coordinator - Certificate Course in International Relations

  Department of International Relations, University of Colombo

• Present2021

  Coordinator - International Collaboration

  Department of International Relations, University of Colombo

• Present2021

  Co Chair - Faculty Infrastructure Development

  Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo

• 20162014

  LMS Coordinator

  Department of International Relations, University of Colombo

• 20162013

  Web Coordinator

  Department of International Relations, University of Colombo

• 20162014

  Executive Committee Member

  Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE)