KDU-CARE

• PhD (Forensic Science)
• MSc (Forensic Ballistics, UK)
• MSc (Military Science, CHINA)
• PgD (Crmnilogy and Criminal Justice)
• PgD (Diplomacy and International Relations)
• B. A (Defence Studies)
• Dip in Human Rights
• Dip in Diplomacy and International Relations

• Firearms and ammunition/ Ballistics
• Forensic Ballistics
• Shooting Incident Reconstruction

Research articles and conference papers (First Authored)

• Post-blast histological changes to three animal bones exposed to close-range chemical detonation 
  International Journal of Springer Nature
  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00414-024-03270-8
• Experimental investigation of band-beam slabs subjected to close-range blast loading
  Engineering Structures/ Elsevier 
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.118075
• Impact evidence and post-ricochet behaviour of shotgun pellets ricocheting off standard floor tiles
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2024.07.003
  Science & Justice / Elsevier
• AK bullet (7,62 × 39 mm) ricochet off flat, wooden targets; A forensic-based study
  Forensic Science International / Elsevier
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.110903
• A forensic-based empirical study on the ricochet behaviour of Kalashnikov bullets (7.62 mm x39 mm) on 1 mm sheet metal
  Forensic Science International / Elsevier
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2020.110313
• An android-based field investigation tool to estimate the potential trajectories of perforated AK bullets in 1 mm sheet metal surfaces
  Forensic Science International- Digital Investigations / Elsevier
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsidi.2021.301267
• Ricochet of AK bullets (7.62 MM X 39 MM) on glazed ceramic tiles: An empirical study in support of shooting incident reconstructions.
  Forensic Science International / Elsevier
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111179
• Ricochet of AK bullets (7,62 × 39 mm) on concrete and cement Surfaces; a forensic-based study.
  Science & Justice / Elsevier
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2021.06.004
• Analysis of the close-range post-ricochet orientation of AK bullets (7.62 mm x 39 mm)
  Science & Justice / Elsevier
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2022.08.004
• AK bullet (7.62 × 39 mm) holes on 1-mm sheet metal: A forensic-related study in aid of bullet trajectory reconstruction.
  Journal of Forensic Sciences / Wiley
  https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.14717
• A forensic-based study on low-angled AK rifle bullet entry wounds using a porcine model.
  Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine/ Elsevier
  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1752928X
• Ricochet of 9 mm Pistol Bullets on Glazed Ceramic Tiles: An Empirical Study in Support of Shooting Incident Reconstruction
  Journal of Forensic Sciences / Wiley
  https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.15180
• Ricochet of AK bullets (7.62 mm x 39 mm) on glazed ceramic tiles; an empirical study in support of shooting incident reconstructions
  Forensic Science International / Elsevier
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111179
• A Forensic-Based Empirical Study to Analyze the Empty Case Ejection Patterns Type 56 Assault Rifle
  Journal of Forensic Sciences and Criminal Investigations/ Juniper Publishers
  https://juniperpublishers.com/jfsci/JFSCI.MS.ID.555864.php

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• Shotgun pellets ricocheting off floor tiles”, A Forensic Based Empirical Study – Global Forensic Science Symposium, Florida, USA (7 June 2024).
• A forensic-related empirical study on the ricochet behaviour of 9mm pistol bullets on ceramic tiles – 23rd Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science(IAFS) in Sydney, Australia (20 to 24 Nov, 2023).
• Guest speech of the Plenary Session on Bullet Ricochet and Incident Reconstruction – 14th International Conference of Forensic Weapon Study, Saratov, Russia (17-18 October 2023).
• A forensic-related study on AK bullet (7,62 x 39 mm) holes on 1mm sheet metal and designing the first android-based field investigation tool for AK gun-related scene reconstructions. Presentation at the Annual Meeting -American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2022 – USA.
  KDU
• A software-based solution to estimate the angle of incidence of AK bullets using bullet holes features on 1mm sheet metal.
  International Research Conference – Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka

Completed Research and Development Works as the principal investigator

• Researched, designed and built the First Container-based Mobile firing range in Sri Lanka.
  https://www.army.lk/news/container-installed-first-firing-unitdelivered-commando-regiment.
• Researched and developed the first locally developed ballistic rubber sample of Sri Lanka for the Sri Lankan Armed Forces.
  https://www.army.lk/news/crd-produced-first-ballistic-rubbersample-sri-lanka-inducted-army
• Research and design the first Android-based device in the world for reconstructing the paths of bullets fired to soft-skinned vehicle bodies.
  https://crd.lk/news1.php
  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S26662817
• Researched and designed a MILO live firing range for Sri Lanka Army.
  https://www.dailymirror.lk/Breaking-News/CRD-introduces-MILORange-for-live-fire-training/108-163773
• Researched and introduced a new method of production of blue guns for Sri Lanka Armed Forces.
  https://www.army.lk/news/crd-research-skills-produce-blue-gunsweapon-training.
• Researched and designed a Small Arms Simulator for Kotelawala Defence University (fabrication on progress).
• Designed Assault shields for Special Forces Operations.
• T 55 Tactical Simulator for Sri Lanka Army (project progressing at CDRD.

• Reviewer Science and Justice Journal (Elsevier).
• Reviewer, Forensic Science International (Elsevier).

• 8 x Senate Awards for publishing in indexed journals – University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 2022.

• Technical Advisor to Association of Firearms and Toolmark Examiners, USA
• Associate Member – Charted  Society of Forensic Sciences (UK)
• Associate member of the American Academy of Forensic Science (USA)
• Member Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (Australia)
• Certified Forearms Specialist (USA)

• 1st In Order of Merit – KDA Intake XIV.
• Awardee of the “Sword of Honour” – Officer Cadet Intake 48 B.
• Best All-Round Officer Cadet – Officer Cadet Intake 48 B.
• Selected and served as the Staff Officer to the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army at the Army Commander’s Secretariat.
• Served three Chiefs of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army as Staff Officer.
• Served Adjutant – Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa.
• Directing Staff – Officers` Career Centre, Sri Lanka Army.
• Participated in Military Operations (1997-2009) and awarded with gallantry medal, Rana-Sura Padakkama (RSP), for displayed bravery in combat.
• Attended many Army training courses, including Defence Services Command and Staff Course; psc (Sri Lanka) and Army Command and Staff Courses (psc) China.
• Head (Chief Coordinator) – Armament and Ballistics Wing, Centre for Defence Research and Development of the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka.