Doctor of Philosophy (June 2012), The University of Newcastle, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Thesis title (thesis by publication): Effects of central nervous system depressant drug overdose on cognitive functions and driving
Additional Coursework: Biostatistics B: Grade: High Distinction
Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology. Grade: High Distinction

Master of Philosophy (August 2007), University of Peradeniya, SRI LANKA
Thesis title: Cognitive effects of organophosphorus insecticide poisoning studied using reaction time, evoked potentials and event-related potentials

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (February 2002), University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka)
Graduated with 2nd Class Honours, ranked 56th in national merit order out of 556 medical graduates

Certificate on Good Clinical Practice: Valid from 03/12/2020 – 03/12/2023

Postdoctoral research (2013-2015): Long-term neurocognitive effects of organophosphate insecticide poisoning. Sounth Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration, Sri Lanka

• Primary Affiliation: Senior Professor in Neurophysiology (joined in February 2004), Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Honorary Consultant Neurophysiologist, Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Clinical Researcher, South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Psychological Sciences, University of Newcastle, Australia
• Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Dental Sciences and Faculty of Engineering University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (Since 2022)

March 2009 - April 2015
Senior Lecturer, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

April 2012 – December 2014
Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Newcastle, Australia

August 2009 – December 2011
Lecturer (Casual), School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, The University of Newcastle, Australia

February 2004 – March 2009:
Lecturer, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

August 2003 - February 2004:
Intern Medical Officer: Paediatrics, Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

February 2003 – August 2003:
Intern Medical Officer: Surgery, Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

March 2002 – February 2003:
Lecturer (temporary), Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

• Clinical neurophysiology
• Cognitive neuroscience
• Neurotoxicology of pesticides
• Neuropsychological assessment
• Drug effects on CNS and driving

• Clinical neurophysiology: evoked potentials, transcranial magnetic stimulation, peripheral nerve conduction testing, EMG
• Cognitive neurosciences: Event-related potentials, Neuropsychological assessment.

• Advanced cognitive assessment (Neuropsychological and Neurophysiological techniques): Calvary Mater Hospital, Newcastle, Australia (2008-2012)
• Clinical Neurophysiology, Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (since 2002)
• Functional neuroimaging laboratory, University of Newcastle, Australia (2008-2012)
• South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Since 2004).

• MED1102 Foundation to human physiology
• MED1207 Cardiovascular, respiratory and alimentary functions
• MED2111 Neuroendocrine functions, excretion and reproduction
• EE 580 Introduction to biomedical engineering

• PG diploma in Medical Physiology: Neurophysiology I and II, Medical statistics, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Sri Lanka
• MD Surgery: Central neurophysiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Sri Lanka
• MSc in Physiotherapy, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

1. Dr Stewart Oxley (Doctorate in Clinical and Health Psychology, The University of Newcastle, Australia): Thesis “Influence of central nervous system depressant (CNS-D) drugs on driving performance and cognitive functions and recovery of cognitive functions following hospital treated deliberate self-poisoning with CNS-D drugs.” Completed.
2. Dr. Chanaka Kahathuduwa (Master of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya): Thesis “Assessment of cognitive processing using reaction time, evoked potentials and event-related potentials and study of the effect of theanine on cognitive processing”. Completed.
3. Dr. Chanika Alahakoon (Master of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya): Thesis “Development of a biomarker using single Fibre electromyography in organophosphate poisoned patients” –completed
4. Ms. Aikaterini Lymperidou (MSc in Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme in the Brain and Mind Sciences, Department of Medicine, University of Crete): Dissertation: “Perception of Emotion: A cross cultural comparison of emotional evaluation” – Completed
5. Mr. S. M. A. B. Samarakoon (MSc in Sports and Exercise Physiology (University of Peradeniya): Dissertation. “Effect of anthropometric determinants on explosive power among high-performing and novice badminton players” Completed.
6. Dr. Chandana Hewawasam (Master of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya): Thesis: “Cognitive performance in siblings of patients with dementia” – in progress
7. Dr. Gayani Nawarathne (Master of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya): Thesis: “Effects of L-theanine-caffeine combination on selective attention in adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and acutely sleep-deprived healthy adults.” – in progress

1. Cognitive effects of L-theanine, a constituent of tea: neurobehavioural, neurophysiological and neuroimaging evidence. 8th Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP-8) 2022, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2. Invited speech ‘Neuro-electrophysiology - Principles and applications in organophosphate poisoning’. 41st International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, May 2021.
3. New Insights into Neurotoxicity and Respiratory Failure in Organophosphorus Insecticide Poisoning. Symposium Speech at 17th Annual Congress of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology. November 2018. Bali, Indonesia.
4. Workshop on ‘Applied Statistics in Medical Research: Regression Analysis’. Annual Academic Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka: Precongress workshop. October 2018
5. Assessment of Cognitive Functions: Implications in Health and Disease in Old Age. Kandy Society of Medicine. Foundation Sessions. August 2018.
6. Cognitive toxicity of pesticide poisoning and drug overdose: challenges for the transforming South Asia. Plenary Lecture at 16th Annual Congress of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology. November 2017. Kandy, Sri Lanka.
7. Cognitive Toxicity: From Pesticides to Pharmaceuticals. Kandy Society of Medicine Oration 2017. February 2017. Kandy
8. Role of Neurophysiologist in developing South Asia. Symposium speech at 5th Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists 2016. Kathmandu, Nepal.
9. Where does cognition meet vision? Neurophysiological Evidence of Attentional Enhancement of Visual Processing in Striate Cortex. Seneviratne Memorial Award Presentation at the 2015 Annual Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka.
10. Cognitive Functions: Principles, Assessment Techniques and Implications. 4th Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP-3) 2014, Dhaka, Bangladesh
11. Application of Statistics in Medical Research. CME Short Course organized by the Kandy Society of Medicine 2014
12. Cognitive Functions: Principles, Assessment Techniques and Implications, CME Lecture at the Postgraduate School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Peradeniya 2014
13. Introduction to Medical Research Design and Statistics, CME Short Course organized by the Kandy Society of Medicine 2013
14. Use of event-related potentials in the study of sub-clinical cognitive effects of organophosphates, 3rd Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP-3) 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka
15. Effective use of resources in medical research, CME Lecture – Kandy Society of Medicine, 2012. Sri Lanka
16. Cognitive functions and traffic accident risk in patients clinically recovered from central nervous system depressant drug overdose, Psychology Colloquium March 2012, The University of Newcastle, Australia

• Psychopharmacology
• Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
• Psychological Medicine
• Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
• European Neuropsychopharmacology
• European Journal of Pharmacology
• Journal of Nutrition
• Canadian medical Association Journal
• Psychology and Ageing
• Traffic Injury Prevention
• International Journal of Audiology
• Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
• Canadian Journal of Aging

1. International Clinical Neurophysiology Society
2. British Society for Clinical Neurophysiology
3. Asia-Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology (APAMT)
4. Society for Psychophysiology Research (SPR)
5. South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
6. Physiological Society of Sri Lanka
7. Kandy Society of Medicine, Sri Lanka
8. Kandy Region Sports Medicine Association, Sri Lanka

1. Head, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine University of Peradeniya (April 2020 – March 2023)
2. Member, Board of Examiners for the MD Psychiatry Part I conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, 2021
3. Member, Board of Examiners for the MD Surgery part I conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, 2020
4. Coordinator of the ‘Medical Statistics’ module of the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Physiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine. Since 2014
5. Chairman, Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka(2015-2018)
6. Joint Secretary, Kandy Society of Medicine, Sri Lanka 2015-16.
7. Member, Board of Study in Sports Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka: 2014-15
8. Member of the Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka - since 2012
9. Member of the Infrastructure Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka - since 2012
10. Member of the Curriculum Monitoring and Evaluation Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka – Since 2006
11. Executive Committee member of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka –2005 - 2008
12. Executive Committee member of the Peradeniya Faculty of Medicine Teachers Association – 2005
13. Steering Committee member, Training Course on Public Health Emergency and Disaster Management organized by Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya and World Health Organization – 2005
14. Coach, Badminton Team, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka – Since 2002
15. Member, University Sports Council – 1998

1. Epidemiologic Methods for Global Mental Health Research, Negombo. February 2019. Organized by Medical Research Council UK, University of Bristol and South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration.
2. Organizer and resource person in the seminar on ‘An introduction to the concepts, methods and skills in inferential statistics in medical research’ conducted by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya. February 2013.
3. Organizer and resource person in the workshop on ‘Effective use of resources in postgraduate research’ conducted by the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya. November 2012.
4. Post-congress workshop on ‘Clinical Neurophysiological Techniques: EMG, Evoked Potentials and Magnetic Stimulation’, 3rd Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP-3) 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka – Resource person
5. Workshop on Neuroscan® EEG Data Analysis: The University of Newcastle. June 2010
6. 9th EEGLAB Workshop. Nov 25–Nov 27, 2009. Newcastle, Australia
7. MATLAB Fundamentals organised by The MathWorks Training Services, University of Newcastle, Australia
8. Workshop on Introduction to STATA programming organized by South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration, 24-26 July 2006, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
9. Workshop on ‘Agrochemical Poisoning’ organized by South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration – August 2005, Colombo, Sri Lanka
10. Public Health Emergency & Disaster Management Training Course organized by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya in Collaboration with the World Health Organization 11-17 December 2005.
11. Workshop on Clinical Research organized by Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya -  March 2005
12. Research Promotion and Development Programme organized by The World Health Organization and Kandy Society of Medicine, 24 April 2004
13. Workshop on Educational Technology organized by Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya – June 2004
14. Workshop on Orientation to Research Methodology organized by Kandy Society of Medicine and World Health Organization – April 2004
15. Workshop on Re-designing and Evaluation of the Physiology Practical Component, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya

• Honorary coach for the badminton team of University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2002-2007, 2012).
• Numerous public lectures and workshops on research methods. sport psychology, exercise.

• Badminton:
• Performed and won at college, university, provincial and national level in Sri Lanka with Colours at college, University and Provincial levels.
• Individual event championships in Regional Open tournaments in Newcastle, Australia in 2010 & 2011.
• The coach for the badminton team of University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2002-2007, 2012).
• Painting
• Hiking
• Completed the Certificate course in ‘Introduction to Classical Music’ - offered through Coursera by Yale University