Varangana Ratwatte , MA (University of Peradeniya)
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Peradeniya 2019, MA in Economics, Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya 2021 and is currently reading for her Mphil. in Economics at the Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya. She has 3 plus years of academic research experience and a keen interest to work in the field of economics. She is attached to the Basic Services and Social Protection thematic.
Prashani Senadhilankara , BSc (University of Peradeniya)
Prashani holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Agricultural Technology and Management, Majoring in Applied Economics and Business Management at University of Peradeniya in 2022 and currently reading for Masters in Agricultural Economics at the University of Peradeniya. She is currently working under the administration of CEPA.
Areas of Interest: Poverty, Agricultural Economics , Environmental Economics
Chamathi Serasinghe, BA (University of Ruhuna)
Junior Research Professional
Chamathi obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree (specialized in Sociology) from the University of Ruhuna in 2021 and was awarded Prof. R.M. Ranaweera Banda Memorial Gold Medal for obtaining the highest GPA in the Department of Sociology, University of Ruhuna. She has one plus years of academic research experience and she is interested in conducting research in the field of women and gender related studies. She is currently working under labour migration thematic and livelihoods and employment thematic.
Kalara Perera, LLB (University of London), BA ( University of Colombo)
Junior Research Professional
Kalara holds a LLB Honours from the University of London and a BA Honours Degree in International Relations from the University of Colombo and is currently reading for her Masters in International Human Rights Law from the Birmingham City University. She is interested in interdisciplinary research and advocating for human rights. She has published on gender, human rights, refugees, surveillance and international law.
Nulakshi Dissanayake, MSc in Applied Statistics (Reading)
Junior Research Professional
Nulakshi holds a BSc in Operations and Technology Management with a first-class from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and is currently reading for her MSc in (Research) Applied Statistics at the University of Colombo. She has prior experience in working on projects to meet company targets. She is particularly interested in working in the fields of Management, Economics, and Statistics. Nulakshi was employed as a research assistant at CEPA before joining CEPA’s team. Her methodological focus is quantitative, and she is attached to the Basic Services and Social Protection thematic.
Areas of interest: Poverty, Econometrics, Statistics, Operations Management
D. M. Sanduni Dissanayake B.Sc, (University of Moratuwa)
Junior Research Professional
Sanduni Dissanayake is a passionate SDG activist from Sri Lanka and she is currently working in the Research and Development sector. She recently completed her B.Sc (Hons) in Town & Country Planning degree from the University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka. Her studies are focused on Sustainable Development, especially in Eco-sensitive Planning and Development, Social Development and Poverty Reduction. Sanduni was awarded the PyeongChang Youth Peace Challenge: Youth SDGs Partnership Prize in 2021 and the Commonwealth Association of Planners Young Planner Award in 2023. Her guiding principle embodies the commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of sustainable development.