Dr. Maneesha S. Wanasinghe-Pasqual
Head of the Department
Academic Qualifications
PhD. in Conflict Analysis, School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University, USA. “An analysis of the efficacy of positive intergroup contact among Sri Lankan Diaspora” (2011)
MA, International Peace Studies, Joan B. Kroc Institute, University of Notre Dame, USA “Speaking to Heart: Educating for peace in Sri Lanka” (2002)
BA (Hons), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. “Trends in food imports in Sri Lanka since independence” (1998)
Advance Training in International Humanitarian Law (AISAAT) by ICRC
Training in International Humanitarian Law (STATS) by ICRC
Professional Qualifications
SEDA Qualified (UK) and CTHE Qualified (Sri Lanka).
Awards/Fellowships and Scholarships
George Mason Arthur Anderson Award (2005).
George Mason Foundation Scholarship (2004).
University of Notre Dame Tuition Scholarship (2000-2002).
A Junior Fulbright Scholar (2000-2002).
Professor Tikiri Abayasinghe Memorial Gold Medal for best performance in Special Degree in Modern History (1998).
Senior Professor Nayani Melegoda
Professor in International Relations
Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo
Academic Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) – 1989 -University of Leeds, United Kingdom
M.A. in Archival Studies – 1994 – University of British Columbia,, Canada
B.A. (Hons) First Class in Modern History – 1984 – University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Advanced Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies – 2001 – University of Uppsala, Sweden
Fulbright Summer Institute on American Studies – 2000 – University of Western Michigan, Kalamazoo, USA
Certificate in International Humantarian Law (IHL) – 2007 – ICRC Regional Delegation, India and Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad, India
Certificate in Advanced Seminar on IHL for South Asian Academics – 2010 – ICRC Regional Delegation India and VM Salgoacar College of Law, Goa University, India