Dr. (Ms.). V. P. I. S. Wijeratne

Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. 2022

  Ph.D. in Physical Geography - Title of the Dissertation: Assessment of Extreme Hydrological Events (EHEs) in the Kelani River Basin (KRB), Sri Lanka: The Spatiotemporal Dynamics, Drivers, and Risk Governance

  Northwest University, China

• M.Sc. 2014

  M. Sc. In GIS and Remote Sensing - Title of the Dissertation: Mapping and Predicting the Spread of Myroxylon Balsamum (L.)Harms.

  University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

• B.A. 2011

  B.A. (Hons) First class in Geography - Title of the Dissertation: Socio-economic impact of invasive alien species on human lives case study at Bellanvila-Attidiya Marsh, Sri Lanka

  University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Professional Qualifications

• Training Programme 2021

  Technical Training on Fundamentals, Platforms and Sensors in Remote Sensing under the framework of ‘University Network for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Indian Ocean Rim’

  UN4DRR

• Summer School 2020

  Summer School Programme on Modeling in Microwave and Optical Remote Sensing

  Beijing, China

• Certificate Course 2020

  Big Data course (three weeks) at International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the Auspices of UNESCO

  UNESCO

• Training Programme 2018

  Staff Mobility Training Programme (RECADOS)

  University of Huddersfield, UK

• Certificate Course 2017

  Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE)

  Staff Development Centre: University of Colombo

• Certificate Course 2017

  Accreditation as a Teacher in Higher Education

  Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) UK

• Training Programme 2018

  International Training Program of Climate & Environment Change on “The Belt and Road”

  Institute of Earth Environment, Chinese Academy of Science

• Training Programme 2016

  Training Program on Integrated Satellite Application for Urban Disaster Risk Reduction

  National Building Research organization and Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

Positions

• Up to Now2016

  Lecturer

  Department of Geography, University of Colombo

• Up to Now2016

  Lecturer/Demonstrator - Certificate Course in Geographic Information Systems

  Department of Geography, University of Colombo

• Up to Now2021

  Editor - GIS Text Book

  Educational Publications Department

• 20212021

  Reviewer (Journal)

  Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, International Journal of Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports

• 20202015

  Guest Lecturer

  Department of Demography, University of Colombo

• 20192018

  GIS Assistant

  Climate Resilience Improvement Project, Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resource Management

• 20182018

  Cartographic and GIS Assistant

  Landscape Assessment on Child, Family and Community Vulnerabilities in Sri Lanka, World Vision Lanka, Colombo

• 20192018

  Assistant Course Coordinator

  Postgraduate Diploma in Environment and Regional Development, Department of Geography, University of Colombo

• 20192018

  Temporary Student Counsellor

  Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo

• 20192019

  Counting Officer of the Student Union Election

  Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo

• 20192019

  Member of the Organizing Committee - National Geography Conference

  National Geography Conference, Sri Lanka Association of Geographers (SLAG)

• 20192019

  Annual Field Trip Coordinator

  Department of Geography, University of Colombo

• 20182017

  Member of the Organizing Committee - Annual Research Conference

  Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo

• 20172017

  Member of the Committee of the Annual Board of Survey

  University of Colombo

• 20162015

  Temporary Computer Instructor

  Computer Teaching Unit, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo

• 20152013

  Temporary Assistant Lecturer

  Department of Geography, University of Colombo

• 20132012

  Visiting Lecturer

  Department of Geography, University of Colombo

• 20162016

  Editor - International Workshop Proceeding

  International Conference on Climate Change and Anthropogenic Activities: Impact on Coastal Development and Management,

• 20132012

  Graduate Trainee

  Ministry of Agriculture, Agrarian Development, Minor Irrigation, Industries and Environment (Western Province)

• 20122010

  GIS & GPS Trainee

  Gemidiriya Foundation Second Community Development and Livelihood Improvement Project, Ministry of Economic Development (WORLD BANK FUNDED PROJECT)

• 20152015

  GIS Assistant

  Project on Water Use and Pollution Load in Kelani River Basin within Western Province, Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Department Corporation (SLLR&DC)

• 20122011

  Research Assistant

  “Gamata Wewa” small tank cascade development project for village development. ”Palugaswewa” in Anuradhapura district, Agrarian Development Department, Ministry of Agrarian Services and Wildlife