Prof. W.M.D.R. Iddawela
Professor of Parasitology
 
   
   
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Peradeniya.
devikaiddawela@yahoo.co.uk, devika.iddawela@med.pdn.ac.lk
+94 71 446 0866
+94 81 239 6515
   
   
   
Educational / Professional Qualifications
  • MBBS, PhD
Research Interests
  • Zoonotic parasitological diseases and development of diagnostic tests for zoonotic parasitosis in Sri Lanka
Employement
  • Head, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, (2008 to date)
  • Visiting lecturer (2008 to date), Postgraduate Graduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya
  • Senior lecturer (2003 to date), Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
  • Lecture (1997-2003), Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
  • Medical officer Oncology unit(1996-1997), Teaching Hospital Kandy
  • Intern Medical Officer 1994-1995), Teaching Hospital Kandy
Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Teaching
  • Conduct Lectures, practical sessions and small group discussions on Medical parasitology.
  • Conduct examinations on infection module (Setting and marking the questions).
  • Supervise undergraduate research projects - Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Postgraduate Teaching
  • Conduct lectures and practicals on Medical parasitology for Diploma Microbiology,MD parasitology and MD microbiology students.
  • Conduct lectures, practicals and tutorials on Medical parasitology for MSc Medical Microbiology students.
  • Conduct examinations on medical parasitology module.
  • Setting and marking the questions.
Training Courses followed
  • Workshop in Educational Science for Medical Teachers, Medical Education Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, December 1998
  • Training course on Nematode immunology, special reference to Toxocara canis, Department of molecular Biology, University of Adelaide, South Australia.
  • Workshop on molecular biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Contributions to the Faculty and University
  • Member of the Deans Advisory Committee.
  • Member of the Curriculum Development Committee.
  • Member of Higher Degrees.
  • CommitteeMember of curriculum evaluation and monitoring committee.
  • Member of Senate.
  • Attended & contributed to a workshop on counseling skills for Academics Nov 2009
 
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