Research Interests

Sinhala Language and Grammar

Sinhala Language Teaching and Learning

Linguistics

Classical Sinhala Literature and Literary Criticism

Education

Bachelor of Arts (First Class), University of Peradeniya

M.Phil. in Sinhala, University of Peradeniya

Professional Experience

A Member of Sabaragamuwa Provincial Library Service Board, New Town, Ratnapura. (December 2024 – Present)

Academic Sub-Warden, Sangaramaya Bhikku Hostel, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (01 January 2010 – 27 September 2010)

Presentations

Peramuna, S., 2020, 'Corpus Based Study on the Usage of “wisin” (විසින්) Particle in Sinhala Official Letters', Symposium of National Language Processing, National Language Processing Center, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, October 2020.

Peramuna, S., 2015, 'The Existence of Traditional Discourse Communities in 21st Century in Sri Lanka: The Blacksmiths of Hatanpola', International Conference on the Humanities: New Dynamics; Divergence; Directions, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2015.

Peramuna, S., 2013, 'Dharmagrantha Sinhalen Livīmē dī Kaṭavahara Bhāvitaya Piḷiban̆da Vimasīmak', Buddhashrawaka Bhikshu University, Sri Lanka, 27–28 December 2013.

Peramuna, S., 2011, 'The Most Modern Moment of Traditional Sinhala Writing', Royal Asiatic Society, Sri Lanka, 2011.

Peramuna, S., 2011, 'Navakatāvehi Dūrasthikaraṇa Prāyōga Bhāvitaya', Royal Asiatic Society, Sri Lanka, 2011.VII. Research & Publications

Journal Articles

Peramuna, S., [Year not stated], 'Buddhist Philosophical Concepts of Saiman Nawagattegama’s Novel', Prawachana, Sri Lanka Bhikku University.

Peramuna, S., 2015, 'Kāvya Akṛutiya Piḷiban̆da Kumāratunga Matavādaya', Gnānavilāsī.

Peramuna, S., 2015, 'Buddha Dharmaya hā Bæn̆di Lēkhana Siṁhalen Livīmē Rītiyak Lesa Bhāṣaṇa Vyākaraṇayē Bhāvitaya', Mǣtakālīna Śrī Lāṁkēya Budusamaya.

Peramuna, S., 2012, 'Lēkhana Kalāva Yanu Bhāṣāvē Kramānukula Pariṇāmayaki', Charaṇa Shāstrīya Saṁgahaya.

Peramuna, S., 2010, 'Siṁhala Kristiyāni hā Katōlika Granthayanhi Upayukta Kaṭavahara', Abhicharana.

Peramuna, S., 2012, 'Peradiga Shailigata Nāṭya Sampradāya', Arunalu Classical Journal.

Peramuna, S., 2012, 'Rajun Adamiṭuvat: A Review Based on Budugunalankaya', Arunalu Classical Journal.

Peramuna, S., 2010, 'Kumāratuṅgu Munidās Duṭu Kav Maga', Samarchana Classical Journal.

Teaching at Professional Level

Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Department of Sinhala, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka — 02 February 2026 – Present

Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Sinhala, Department of Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka — 11 September 2023 – 13 December 2025

Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Sinhala, Department of Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka — 02 November 2020 – 01 September 2023

Linguist (Part-time), National Language Processing Center, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka — 20 October 2020

Linguist, National Language Processing Center, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka — 02 September 2019 – 20 October 2020

Visiting Lecturer in Sinhala, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka — 22 May 2017 – 1st Semester 2017

Research Assistant, HETC Project, University of Kelaniya — April 2014 – July 2015

Visiting Lecturer, Sri Palee Campus, Horana — 22 April 2013 – 26 July 2013

Temporary Lecturer in Sinhala, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka — 28 August 2009 – 02 October 2011

Books

Peramuna, S., 2025, Sinhala Languages for Foreigners, Chinthatana Publication, Rathnapura.

Peramuna, S., 2025, Basseke Adare, Chinthatana Publication, Rathnapura.

Peramuna, S., 2025, Chandare Bebaddaya, Chinthatana Publication, Rathnapura.

Peramuna, S., 2025, The Painter; Siththara, Chinthatana Publication, Rathnapura.

Peramuna, S., 2024, Hopalu Malak, Saknada Publication, Akuressa.

Peramuna, S., 2024, E Mee Es, Saknada Publication, Akuressa.

Peramuna, S., 2018, Kumaratunga Kavya Vicharawalokana, Savindu Publishers, Kahatuduwa.

Peramuna, S., 2018, Hondama Widiya, Savindu Publishers, Kahatuduwa.

Peramuna, S., 2011, Rusiru Amadinni, Author Publication.

Peramuna, S., 2011, Sanwardanaya Wana Rataka, Author Publication.