Ms. Nayomi Dissanayake

Education

• Master of Public Health – University of Kelaniya (2018)

• BSc (Honors) in Health Promotion – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (2012)

Professional Qualification

• Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (2018)

• Passed Certificate in Computer Programming (TEC Sri Lanka) with Distinction Pass

• Completed Diploma in English (Internal)-2009/2010 conducted by Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Memberships of Professional Bodies/Associations

• Life Member, Field Ornithology Group Sri Lanka

• Member, Young Scientific Forum (YSF), National Science and Technology Commission

• Member, Sri Lanka Academy of Young Scientist

Research Interests

• Early Childhood Care and Development

• Adolescent Health

• Sexual and Reproductive Health

• Nutrition and Health

• Prevention of Child Injuries

Teaching Courses

Theory

• Health Improvement (HPT 2207)

• Child Wellbeing (HPT 4501)

• Early Childhood Care and Development and MCH (HPT 2208)

Field Practical Placement

• First Year Field Practical Placement

• Second Year Field Practical Placement

• Third Year Field Practical Placement

Appointments

• Lecturer (2020, August to Present), Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka

• Lecturer (Probationary) (2017, August to 2020, August), Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka

• Assistant Director, (2016) Hatton Center, Open University of Sri Lanka

• Lecturer (Temporary) (2012 to 2016), Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka

Other Appointments

• Committee Member, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka

• Senior Treasurer, Health Promotion Student Society, Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka

• Committee Member, Library Committee, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka

• Student Counselor (2018 to 2019), Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka

• Academic Sub–Warden, (2013 – 2014), Pandula girls’ hostels, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka

Research and Projects

• 2022 -2024 – Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Mothers on Safety of Children in Home Environment in Rural Areas of Sri Lanka (Principle-Investigator)

• 2022- 2023 – Development and Validation of a Tool to Assess the Implementation of National Nutrition Guidelines for School Settings in Sri Lanka (SNGPAT-SL) (Co-Investigator)

• 2022 -2023 – Exploring Social Capital and Externalizing Behaviors among Adolescents and Emerging Adults in Rural Sri Lanka; a Qualitative Study (Co-investigator)

• 2022- 2024 – Association between Individual, Family and Peers level media influences, and Eating Behaviors among Children in Sri Lanka; Mixed Model Analysis (Co-investigator)

• 2017-2018 – Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Sexual and Reproductive Health among Undergraduates in Sri Lanka (Principle-Investigator)

• 2011-2012 – Evaluation of an Intervention to Reduce Factors Related to Sucidal Behavior among People in Kahatagasdigiliya (Principle-Investigator)

Publications

Abstract

• Dissanayake, D.R.N., Senevirathna, C.P. and Senarathne, D.L. 2021. Level of Knowledge on Sexual and Reproductive Health among Undergraduate Students in Sri Lanka. International Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Faculty of Technology