Ms. Jeewanthi Hettiarachchi Lecturer Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy Head, Computer Teaching Unit +94112857786  Ext: 2220 +94112170457 / +94775875065 jeewanthi@bpu.ac.lk

Academic Qualification 

• B.Sc (Hons) (UK) - B.Sc (Hons) in Business Information Technology, University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
• M.Sc (Colombo) - M.Sc in Information Technology in E-Learning, University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka 
• Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking, TurnKey
• Diploma in English Language, University of Visual and Performing Arts
• Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• Microsoft Certification – Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
• International Computer Driving License from ICDL Sri Lanka ECDL foundation

Memberships

• Fellow - APRICOT 2020 
• Volunteer - ICOMOS Sri Lanka National Scientific Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage (2023 onwards)
• Executive Member - Lanka Network Operators Group (2019 onwards)
• Member - Academic Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2018 onwards)
• Associate Member - The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (2012 onwards)

Academic Experience

• Lecturer in IT, Computer Teaching Unit, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. (2021 – Present)
• Lecturer, Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2018 –Present)
• Guest Lecturer, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2018 - Present)
• Lecturer in IT (Probationary), Computer Teaching Unit, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. (2018 – 2021)
• Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo (2018 –Present)
• Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (July 2018 - Present)
• Lecturer, IDM Nations Campus Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (June 2017 - June 2018)
• Computer Demonstrator, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (March 2016 -  February 2017)
• Computer Lecturer, Department of Basic Principles, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya (December 2013 - February 2016)
• Computer Instructor, IT Center, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
• Computer Demonstrator (Temporary), IT Center, University of the Visual & Performing (July, 2009 - January, 2013)
• Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo (2012 – 2013)
• Lecturer, Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of the Visual & Performing Arts (January 2012 - December 2015)
  
• Lecturer, Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of the Visual & Performing Arts (January 2012 - December 2015)
• Trainer -  ICT in Higher Education for Academic Staff
• Facilitator - ASAP (Accelerated Skills Acquisition Programme), USAID Microsoft Unlimited Potential Partnership (UPP) Programme
• E-Learning Content Developer / Mentor - Open University Sri Lanka, Distance Education Modernization Project
• IT Coordinator, IDM Nations Campus  (January 2009 - July 2009)
• Instructor, IDM Nations Campus (January 2009 - July 2009)
• Trainee Instructor, IDM Nations Campus ( May 2008 - January 2009)

Administration

• Head – Computer Teaching Unit, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka  (August 2018 - Present)
• Treasurer -  Academic Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2023)
• Executive Member -  Academic Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2020 -2023)
• Member - Faculty Board, Faculty of Buddhist Studies (2021 to Present)
• Member - Library Committee (2019 to Present)
• Member - Festival Committee, 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Buddhist and Pali University  (2022)
• Committee Member - Revising the curriculum of Buddhadharma Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses (2020)
• Member - Program to encourage recruitment of foreign students  (2019)
• Member - Interview Panel, Selection of students for BA in Buddhist Studies programme (2019)
• Member - Academic Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2018 to Present)
  
• Member - IT Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka  (August 2018 - Present)
• Member - Technical Evaluation Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka  (August 2018 - Present)
• Coordinator Special projects - IDM Nations Campus Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (June 2017 - June 2018)
• Programme Manager - Multimedia, - IDM Nations Campus Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (June 2017 - June 2018)
• Member - ICT Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya (December 2013 - February 2016)
• Member - Technical Evaluation Committee (UGC Project), University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
• Member - HETC project, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
• Member - Sub Committee for Web portal Development, Strategic Business Unit, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
• Member - Sub Committee for International Relationship, Strategic Business Unit, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
• IT Coordinator, IDM Nations Campus - Kandy Branch ( January 2009 - June 2009)
  
  

Research Interests

• Education
• ICT for Education
• e-Learning
• Instructional Design
• Social Media
• Multimedia

Projects

• Developing Online Learning Platform for the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2020)
• Developing Learning Management System (CAL) for Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2018)
• Develop and Maintained Website of Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2016)
• Develop SiMDeC, website for Simulation Module Design Competition, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya  (2016)
• Develop InCo2016, website for Product Design Competition, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2016)
• Design, Develop, Launch & Maintaining Learning Management System for Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya  (2014)

Current Research Activities

• Implementation of a Computer-Based Course on Moodle at Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
• Enhancing IT Literacy in Pirivena Education to Dissemination of Buddha Dhamma Globally
  

• Improve Webometrics Ranks of Buddhist & Pali University, Sri Lanka.

Research & Publications

Abstracts

• Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, ‘Online Course for Computing Fundamentals at Department of Industrial Management University of Kelaniya’, 2nd International Conference on Global Education and E – Learning, VISUAL 2018 Proceedings, Kaula Lampur, Malaysia, November 12-13,2018, pp. 34
• Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, 'Integrating Multimedia Teaching/Learning Strategies in Undergraduate Education', The 132nd Research Symposium for the Academic Staff of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, February 13, 2019
• Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, ‘Online Course for Computing Fundamentals at Department of Industrial Management University of Kelaniya’, 2nd International Conference on Global Education and E – Learning, VISUAL 2018 Proceedings, Kaula Lampur, Malaysia, November 12-13,2018, pp. 34
• Hettiarachchi, J. (2021). Influence of social media on Sri Lankan Performing Artists during the period of COVID-19. In The International Research Symposium (IRS) “Aesthetic and Media Value for National Development in Digital Contexts (p. 45). Colombo. 
• Extended Abstracts
• Dhammadinna G and Hettiarachchi, J.(2022). Challenges Faced by Pirivena Education in the Covid 19 Pandemic Situation in Sri Lanka. In the 7th International Buddhist Conference – IBC 2022 “Buddhist Education: Past, Present and Future” (p. pp. 267). Anuradhapura.

Conference Presentations

• Hettiarachchi, J. (2023). Exploring Information Communication Technology Knowledge and Barriers among 1st- Year Buddhist Monastic Undergraduates of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. In the 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL) “Advancing Multidisciplinary Approaches for a Sustainable and Resilient Future”. Colombo. 
• Hettiarachchi, J. (2022). Learning Management System as a Learning Tool for Higher Education: A Survey Exploring the Attitudes of Undergraduates of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. In the 155th Research Symposium of the Academic Staff. Colombo. 
• Hettiarachchi, J. (2021). The Attitude of Undergraduates of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Regarding the Use of Google Meet as a Synchronous e-Learning Platform. In the International Online Conference on “Contemporary Human Challenges: Buddhist and Multidisciplinary Perspectives”. Anuradhapura. 
• Hettiarachchi, J. (2021). Influence of Social Media on Sri Lankan Performing Artists during the period of COVID-19. In The International Research Symposium (IRS) “Aesthetic and Media Value for National Development in Digital Contexts (p. 45). Colombo. 
• Hettiarachchi, J. (2020). Improve Webometrics Ranking of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. In the 143th Research Symposium of the Academic Staff. Colombo. 
• Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, 'Integrating Multimedia Teaching/Learning Strategies in Undergraduate Education', The 132nd Research Symposium for the Academic Staff of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, February 13, 2019
• Hettiarachchi, J. (2018). Online Course for Computing Fundamentals at Department of Industrial Management University of Kelaniya. In the 2nd International Conference on Global Education and E – Learning (p. pp. 34). Kaula Lampur, Malaysia.

Other Posts hold in Conferences and Exhibitions

• Conference Coordinator - ICPIR 2024 (2023)
• Joint Secretary - Walpola Rahula Thero Commemoration Seminar (2021)
• Join Secretary - International Webinar on Multilingualism and Buddhist Perspectives
• Member of Advisory Committee - 2nd Ven. Prof. Walpola Rahula Thera Memorial International Conference - (WRMIC) (2021)
• Advisor - Technical Committee - ශ්‍රී ලාංකේය බෞද්ධ උරුමය : තර්ජන අභියෝග හා අනාගතය - ශාස්ත්‍රීය සම්මන්ත්‍රණය (2021)
• Joint Secretary - BPU Webinar Series International Online Conference (2020/2021)
• Joint Secretary - International Webinar on “Religiosity and Secularism in Futuristic Context  - Online Conference 2021 ” (2021)
• Joint Secretary - International Webinar on “Pedagogical Efficacy in Global Context - Online Conference 2021” (2021)
• Moderator - Session 2 - The Intelligentsia on Covid 19 - International Webinar on “The Intelligentsia on COVID 19 - Online Conference 2020” (2021)
• Committee Member - බුද්ධධර්ම ඩිප්ලෝමා හා උසස් ඩිප්ලෝමා පාටමලාවන්හි විෂය මාලාව සංශෝධනය කිරීම (2021)
• Joint Secretary - International Webinar on “The Intelligentsia on COVID 19 - Online Conference 2020” (2020)
• Joint Secretary - BPU Webinar Series - International Online Conference 2020/2021 (2020)
• Chairmen - IT Supporting Committee, Sahithya Sankathana (2020)
• Chairmen - Advertising  Committee, Sahithya Sankathana (2020)
• Co-Chairperson (Academic Session - Various Implementation in Buddhism) - Ven. Prof. Walpola Rahula Thera Memorial International Conference on Dissemination of Buddhism in the Globalized World -  (WRMIC) - 2019
• Chairmen - IT Supporting Committee, Sahithya Sankathana (2019)
• Member - Advertising Committee, Sahithya Sankathana (2019)
• Member of the Panel of Judgment - Pinkethaka Aswenna Art Festival (2019)
• Member - Advertising Committee, ICLSU 2018 (2018)
• Member of the Technical Committee - 5th International conference of the International Association of Theravada Buddhist Universities (2018)
• Conference Coordinator - Edhat International Conferences - 1st International Research Conference on Business Management (IRCBiM), organized by EdHat International (UK) and Faculty of Social Sciences, Humanities and Management, IDM Nations Campus Lanka (PVT) Ltd - (2017)
• Member of the organizing committee – InCo 2016’ , Department of Industrial Management, University of kelaniya - (2016)
• Member of the organizing committee – 1st International Symposium on Traditional Medicine - (2014)
• Member of the organizing committee – InCo 2016’ , Department of Industrial Management (2016)
• Member of the organizing committee – 1st International Symposium on Traditional Medicine (2014) 

Workshops Participation and Organization

Workshops Participated

• Three-day workshop on “Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS)” (April 18-21, 2023)
• “Campus Network Design and Operations” workshop (SANOG 40 & LKNOG 7) (October 17-20, 2023)
• “Moodle Administration Essentials” workshop (LEARN & EduNET.lk) (February 7-9, 2023)
• “Upgrading Curricula and Developing Graduate Profiles for Department” workshop (December 12-13, 2022)
• “How to Publish with Oxford Journals” workshop (Oxford University Press) (August 30, 2021) (online)
• “Write Professional Emails in English” online course (Georgia Institute of Technology, Coursera) (December 27, 2020)
• Network Monitoring & Management Workshop (APRICOT, APNIC) (February 12-21, 2020) (Melbourne, Australia)
• “Qualitative Data Analysis” (Postgraduate Institute of English, The Open University of Sri Lanka) (January 18-26, 2020) 
• Participated in a post-conference workshop on Big Data (ICTer 2019) (September 5, 2019)
• “Campus Network Best Practices” workshop (LEARN) (March 11-15, 2019) (University of Peradeniya)
• “Federated Identity Management” workshop (LEARN) (September 26-28, 2018) (General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University)
• Workshop on Writing High Impact Research Article (July 9-10, 2015)
• Educational & Technological Frameworks for E-Learning Tutorial (ICTer2014) (December 13, 2014)
• “Designing ODL Materials for EDP & Distance Learning” workshop (Center of Open and Distance Learning, University of Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka) (July 31, 2014)
• “Developing Course Materials for BAMS Study Programme” workshop (Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute) (January 20, 2014)
• “Training on Learning Management System for Web Administrators” (ICT Center, University of Kelaniya) (July 25-26, 2013)
• “Developing a Continuous Assessment Mechanism for External Degree Programmes” workshop (University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka) (2013)
• “Training for Trainers - ICT in Higher Education for Academic Staff” (HETC Project, Ministry of Education) (May 2012)
• Workshop on Elements and Techniques of Video Production (IT Center, University of Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka) (November 16-18, 2012)
• Workshop on Audio and Video Production (IT Center, University of Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka) (March 16-18, 2012)
• “Strategic Retreat” workshop (University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka) (April 1, 2010)

Academic Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes

• Won the 1st place at APNIC 3rd Hackathon held at APRICOT 2020, and APNIC 49 on February 16-18, 2020, Melbourne, Australia (2020)
• Merit Award Best Performance in the Field of IT, Virtusa (2011)
• Medal of Completion, City Campus 3, IDM Affiliated University (2010)
• Top five. Kandy Girls’ High School (2007)