Ms. T.G.D.Udayakanthi



Ms. T.G.D.Udayakanthi

Senior Lecturer

Email: deepikagamage56@yahoo.com

TP: + (94) (71 2609424]

Biography

Mrs. Deepika Udayakanthi is a Senior lecturer in Sociology at the Department of Social Sciences in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. She received her first degree, Bachelor of Arts (Special) in Sociology with First Class Honors from the Faculty of Social Sciences, the University of Kelaniya in 2010.  She has completed her Master of Social Sciences Degree Programme with a research component in 2016 from the University of Kelaniya. She has joined as the Post of Temporary Lecturer of the Department of Social Sciences in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka in 2013, and she was able to attach the department as a probationary lecturer in 2017. Before she becomes a lecturer, she has joined various research institutes and has done researches in a variety of subjects related to sociology, both individually and in groups. Also, she has delivered lectures on behalf of the public sector in addition to university students.

Educational qualifications

  • Master of Social Science in Sociology, University of Kelaniya
    • Tittle of Dissertations : The Living Condition of Project affected and resettled families due to Southern Transport Development Project: A Sociological Study
  • B.A (Special) Degree Program in Sociology with 1st Class Honors (2010), University of Kelaniya.

Research Interests

  • Gender and Development
  • Social Issues

Research Publications

Full Papers:

  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2020) “A sociological study of the impact of both parents’ occupations on the socialization of children in the family corporation”, Samodana, The Journal of Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • S.W.P Kumara, Udayakanthi, T.G.D., (2020) “A sociological study of sociocultural factors influencing homicide: From the Mahara Prison, Samodana , The Journal of  Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities , Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2018) “A socio-anthropological study of women represented in religion”, The Journal of Archeology and Heritage Management, Department of Archeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  •  Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2017) “The Livelihood impact of resettled families due to southern transport development project: A Sociological Study”, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2017) “The Social Economic impact of the southern transport development project: A Sociological Study”, Journal of Samodana, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D., Prof. Chandana Rohana Withnachchi (2017) “A Social Anthropological study on the Social Culture of Ancient Transport in Sri Lanka which highlighted the folklore”, The International Conference on Land Transport, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture, Center of Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2013) “Social Economic Issues Faced by the People During the Post War Period Based on the Trincomalee District”, Journal of Studies in Humanities, Department of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Extended Abstracts:

  • Senarathne,T.M.C.D,  Udayakanthi,T.G.D., “An Assessment of Socio- Cultural Positive Impact of Religious Tourism in Sri Lanka”,5th International Research Symposium, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.
  • Perera D.A.M. Perera, Udayakanthi, T.G.D., Sanjeewani Kusala,  (2017) “Perception of book lovers towards the Colombo International Book fair 2016 , organized by the Sri Lankan book publisher”, Sri Lanka Economics research conference (SLERC), Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2013) “Socio Anthropological Study on the Cast Stratification in Sri Lanka”. 1st National Annual Research Symposium on Anthropology and Heritage Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D., J.I.A.P.H Jayathilake (2014) “A Scientific Study of Social Factors that Affected Minor Daughters to Become Mothers.” 2nd International Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Abstracts:

  • Rajapaksha, W.A.I.L., Udayakanthi,T.G.D.(2020) “A Social Anthropological Study of the Impact of Rural Social Organization on the Relationship of Sri Lanka”  1stUndergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities,  Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2017) “The living conditions of resettled families due to southern transport development project: A sociological Study” 73rd Annual Session, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D., (2017) “Begging and Expansions of Transport in the Human Society”, The International Conference on Land Transport, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture, Center of Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2014) “ Impact of Social Media (websites) on Child Socialization” 70th Annual Session, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.

Book Chapters

  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2019) “A Sociological Impact of the war and Ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, Samaja Vidhaya Adyhana Krama”, Colombo 10; S. Godage Publishers
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2016) “Awakening of Vavuniya During the Post War Period”, Wanni Punarawalokanaya, Rajarata University and Security Forces Headquarters (Wanni)
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2016) “Sociological Perspective on  Awakening of Vavuniya During the Post War Period and Responsibility in Sri Lankan Identity”, Wanni Punarawalokanaya, Rajarata University and Security Forces Headquarters (Wanni)
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2016) “A Sociological Study on the Food Culture in Sri Lanka”, “Samajeeya Vidhya Mooladharma”, Colombo 10; S. Godage Publishers.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2015) “A Sociological Study on the Impact of Facebook Usage, Samajeeya Vidhya Praveshaya”, Colombo 10; S. Godage Publishers.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. (2014) “Becoming Victims of Misconduct and Abuse”, “Aparadha Sameeksha Shasthreeya Sagaraya”, Colombo 10; S Godage Publishers.

Books

  • “Sanchalana”,

    • T.G.D Udayakanthi,
    (2015) ISBN- 978-955-43787-0-4
  • “Samaja Vidhya Mooladharma”,

    • T.G.D Udayakanthi,
    (2015) ISBN- 978-955-43787-1-1

Other Publications:

  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D: Member of the Editorial Board, (2017) “A Sociocultural and Anthropological study of kidney disease”, Vichakshana, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Wayaba Development and Cultural Affairs.
  • Udayakanthi, T.G.D. and Chandana R.W. (2016). “Elders Are Main Partner in Social Development”, Battaramulla, Vadihitiya, National Secretariat for Elders, Ministry of Social Development and Welfare.
  • “Kiri Suwada”,

    • T.G.D Udayakanthi,
    (2015) ISBN- 978-955-43787-2-8s

Ongoing research:

  • Working as a research team member  (From 2020 to Present)

Participating as a research team member in the  research on “The Human Elephant Conflict in Sri Lanka” conducted by the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and Kasel University in German . This project is currently in the final stages of field study. This research explores the true nature of the human-elephant conflict and why this problem has not yet been resolved

  • Working as a research team member   in the Research on Socio-Ecological embedddedness in water quality management (From February in 2021 to Present)
  • Working as a research team member  in the research on Climate resilience and water resource management (From July 2020 to present)
  • Participating   as a research team member (From January in 2021 to Present)

Participating as a research team member of “Excavation in Archeological site in Palippothana, Rathmalgahawewa, Kahatagasdigiliya ” conducted by the Department of Archeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale.

National level and university level research contribution:

  • Prepared the Development Plan – October in 2016

I have prepared the development plan which was submitted to His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka in October in 2016 in collaboration with the Security Forces Headquarters (Wanni). It has included suggestions for the enhancement of living conditions base on the Bogaswewa Sinhalese people, Vavuniya during the post war period. (This Development Plan is related to the survey on a “Research project to identify the development and historical background based on Bogaswewa, Vauniya district during the post war period”.)

  • Prepared the Survey Report – November 2016

Prepared a survey report on the reasons for the loss of moral among the armed forces personnel assigned to the Wanni Security Forces Headquarters during the post war period.

  • Project coordinator for the National Province for the preparation of the National Skills Report in 2015.

I have worked as a project coordinator of the National Province for the survey related to food and beverage, rubber and plastics, automobile repair and maintenance and printing and packaging establishments, conducted by the Skills International Institute in collaboration with the Ministry of Tertiary Education.

  • Participated as a research team member

Participated as a research team member for the “Research project to identify the development and historical background based on Bogaswewa, Vauniya district during the post war period”. This project was conducted by the Rajarata University in collaboration with the Security Forces Headquarters (Wanni).

  • Survey coordinator for the Tele-center (Nenasala) Impact Evaluation Survey from February to May 2013

I worked as the coordinator of the Southern Province for the Tele-center Impact Evaluation Survey project conducted by the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka.

  • Participated as the Assistant Coordinator – Green Tech Consultants (Pvt) Ltd in 2011

Coordinated the continuous Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of the North East Housing Project (NEHRP) in the Trincomalee District and submitted its financial progress under Phase V. (Engaged twice as Assistant Coordinator of this project)

  • Participated as a research team member

Participated as a research team member of “Analysis of Environmental and Social Conditions and Socio-Economic Impacts Associated with CKDu in the NCP of Sri Lanka: A Decision Support Study” conducted by the Research and Industrial Training Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale.

  • Participated as an Assistant Coordinator

Assistant coordinator of “Research project on fifty years after agriculture modernization within the North Central Province in Sri Lanka: Issues and Challenges” conducted by the Research and Industry Unit, Department of Social Sciences of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka from November in 2015 to 2017”.

  • Participated as a research team member

Participated as a research team member of “Research Project on Droughts Within the North Central Province” conducted by the Research and Industrial Training Unit, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale from October 2014 to present.

Appointments

  • Appointed as a Curriculum Development Coordinator in Sociology, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
  • Appointed as an Academic Warden (New Pandula Female Hostel) Rajarata University of Sri Lanka with effect from 1st October 2019 to 1st October 2020.
  • Appointed as a Student Counselor of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, with effect from 01st January 2020 to 31st December 2020.
  • Appointed as a Senior Mentor of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, with effect from 03rd September 2019.
  • Appointment of Member of the Scrutiny Board for the B.A(General / Special) Degree Program
  • Appointed as a Student Counselor of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, with effect from 01st January 2019 to 31st December 2019.
  • Appointed as a member of organizing committee of the 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka in 2018
  • Appointed as a Senior Mentor of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities for the duration of three years with effect from 01st August 2017.
  • Appointed as an invigilator for the examination of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University.
  • Appointed as a team member to Preparation of Programme Review Report of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Appointed as an event Coordinator in Faculty celebrating Day in 2019
  • Appointed as a Coordinator in Sociology at the Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities with effect from 30th October 2013 to 30th April 2015.

Memberships and Awards

  • Member of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
  • Won the Silver and Bronze Standard of the International Award for Young People from the National Young Awards Authority in Sri Lanka.

Trainings

  • Participated and completed a 50hr training programme on Outcome Based Education and Learning Centered Teaching conducted by AHEAD Project, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanites, Rajarata University, Mihinrthale.
  • Participated and has been trained as an active citizen’s facilitator from Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.  Conducted by Active Citizens, British Council
  • Has attended and participated in the workshop on Mentoring and Counseling offered by the Medical Education Units/ FMAS On January 2020
  • Participated seminar on the Understanding communication and Media Studies organized by the Sri Lanka Press Council