Qualifications

• 2014-2015: Master’s in Public
  Policy and Governance North South University, Bangladesh 
• 2011-2012: Master of
  Arts in Political Science Department of Political Science, University of
  Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• 2004-2008: Bachelor of Arts
  (Honors) in Political Science Department of Political Science, University of
  Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• 2008-2009: Diploma in Human
  Rights, Centre for the Study of Human Rights, University of Peradeniya

Research & Teaching Interests

• Diaspora politics
• Policymaking.

Research & Publications

Refereed Journals

• Kanchana, D.G. and West, C.M, (2024) “Urban
  Buddhism in Sri Lanka: Structures of Trust in the COVID-19 Pandemic”, in Asian
  Medicine, Vol-14, Brill.
• Kanchana, D.G., (2020), “Globalization and its
  impacts on state functions: The case of Sri Lanka”, Vistas. Vol. 13. Issue II,
  pp.113-131. The Open University of Sri Lanka.
• Kanchana, D.G., and Samarakoon, A.K., (2018),
  “Role of E-governance in curbing public sector corruptions (A Theoretical
  Overview)”, OUSL Journal (2018), 13(1), pp.5–27.
• Kanchana, D.G., (2017). “Sustainable Development
  and Development Projects in Sri Lanka: A Case Study on Norochcholai Coal Fired
  Thermal Development Project”. In H.S. Senevi (ed). Sabaragamuwa
  Vishwavidyalayeeya Shasthreeya Sangrahaya, Vol: 08: 2017. pp. 54 95.
  Belihuloya: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (In Sinhala language).
• Kanchana, D.G., (2016). “Accountability Issues
  in Local Government Institutions of Sri Lanka: A Study of the Hali-Ela
  Pradeshiya Sabha”, South Asian Journal of Social Sciences (SAJSS), Vol-01,
  No.01, January-June 2016. pp. 18-27.

Presentations and Publications in Conference Proceedings 

• Delivered a session keynote lecture on
  Globalization: how it works and what went wrong in a two-day International
  Seminar on Globalization through the Lenses of Cultural Pluralism and National
  Identity: Social, Economic and Historical Perspectives, Departments of
  Economics and History, Gobardanga Hindu College, Kolkata, India, 6th & 7th
  January 2020.
• ‘Populism in action: stories from the pandemic
  in Sri Lanka’, co-presented with West, C.M. South Asian Studies Association of
  Australia, monthly seminar series, July 2021.

Full papers in Conference proceedings

• Kanchana, D.G., (2016), “Different paradigms of
  Public Administration as a discipline: The way of responding to the challenges
  occurred in public sector over time (A Theatrical Overview)”, In T. Sanathanan
  (ed). Towards a Greener Future: Proceedings of a Jaffna University
  International Research Conference (JUICE-2016). pp. 359-369.
• Kanchana, D.G., (2016) “Institutionalization
  Process of Managing for Development Results (MfDR) in the Public Sector
  Institutions: A Study on the Health Sector in Sri Lanka”, In Jayampathi
  Kumasaru (ed). Proceedings: 5th International Conference on Management and
  Economics. Matara: University of Ruhuna, pp. 375-398.

Extended Abstracts /Abstracts in Conference proceedings

• Kanchana, D.G., (2018) “Learners’ Perception on
  Open and Distance Learning via Online: A Case from OUSL”, Books of Abstracts:
  Open University International Research Sessions-iOURS 2018.
• Kanchana, D.G., (2016), “Globalization and the
  Developmental role of a State: The Sri Lankan Experience from its Independence
  to date”. Abstracts: 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences,
  University of Kelaniya:
• Kanchana, D.G., (2016), “Challenges of Learning
  Tamil as an Official Language: A Study on Public Sector Officials”. Abstracts:
  Second International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka (ICLSL 2016).
  University of Kelaniya.
• Kanchana, D.G., (2016), “Effectiveness of the
  Social capital for the Empowerment of Women: A Study on Neethra Samadhi Women’s
  2 | D G K C V Foundation”. Proceedings: Peradeniya University International
  Research Sessions (iPURSE 2016). Vol. 20.
• Kanchana, D.G., and Senadeera, A.N., (2015),
  “Different Paradigms of Public Administration: The Sri Lankan Experience from
  1900s to 1970s Onwards”. In Sunil Chandrasiri. et.al., (eds). Proceedings of
  the Annual Research Symposium-2015: Role of Postgraduate Research in an
  Efficiency Driven Economy. Colombo: University of Colombo.
• Kanchana, D.G., (2013). “An Analysis of the
  Challenges of Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka with Special Reference to
  the Development Project Planning and Implementation: A Case Study of
  Norochcholai Coal Fired Thermal Development Project”, In I. Renuka Priyantha,
  (ed). Programme and Abstracts, Matara: University of Ruhuna.
• Kanchana, D.G., (2013), “Women’s Participation
  and their Activities in Decision Making: A Case study of Hali Ela Pradeshiya
  Sabha”, In Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, 6th Research Conference, 28th to
  30th March 2013. Abstracts. Colombo. pp. 98 -99.
• Pradeep, H.U.S. and Kanchana, D.G., (2011), “The
  Role of E- Governance in Curbing Corruption of the Public Sector: A Case study
  of Devinuwara Divisional Secretariat Office”, In I.D. Silva. et.al. (eds).
  Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE) 2011. Vol.
  16.

Book Chapters in Edited Volumes

• West, C.M., and Kanchana.D.G, (2023), “Miracle
  Cure for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka: Kali and the Politics behind Dhammika Paniya”,
  CoronAsur: Asian Religions in the Covidian Age, University of Hawai’i Press. https://manifold.uhpress.hawaii.edu/projects/coronasur
• Kanchana, D.G., (2019) “Political Culture”. In
  Saman Handaragama (ed). Political Sociology-3. Baththaramulla: Sameera.
  pp.17-53. (In Sinhala language).
• Kanchana, D.G., (2019). —Citizenship: An Inquiry
  on Classical and Modern Perspectives”. In Rev. Kubhalgoda Dhammaloka Thero
  (ed.) Sambhasha Shasthreeya Sangrahaya, Vol: 20: 2019, pp.364-388.
  Baththaramulla: Ministry of Education (Piriven Education Unit). (In Sinhala
  language).
• Kanchana, D.G., (2016). “Sustainable
  Development: Development Project Planning and Implementation (A Theoretical
  Overview)”. In Rev. Napiriththan Kadawara Ghaanarathana Thero and Rev.
  Kubhalgoda Dhammaloka Thero (eds.). Sambhasha Shasthreeya Sangrahaya, Vol: 19:
  2016. pp. 600-628. Baththaramulla: Ministry of Education (Piriven Education
  Unit). (In Sinhala language).
• Kanchana, D.G., (2013). “The Practical
  Implementation and the Modern Trends of the American Constitution”. In Rev.
  Rasnakawawe Sangarathana Thero. (ed). Ghanôddeepanee. The Felicitation Volume
  of Venerable Nugethenne Sri Panghãnandhabhidhana Thero, Anuradhapura: Sri
  Sambuddhathwa Jayanthi Dharma Pusthakalaya, Sri Sambuddhathwa Jayanthi
  Viharaya, Annuradhapura. pp. 446-477. (In Sinhala language).