Chandima Ambanwala

Archaeologist & Reasearcher
Temporary Lecturer,University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

• Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Special), 01st July2006. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
First Class Honours. (CGPA 03.56)

• Reading for the Master of Science (MSc) in Post Graduate Institute of Archaeological Research-PGIAR, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

• Post Graduate Diploma of Architectural Conservation of Monument and Sites-ACOMAS, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.2007/8

Experience:
• Presently, Working as a Temporary Lecturer at the Department of Archaeology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (appointment date: 07 January 2008)
• Participated U/UO/RB/PL/PG-08 Prehistoric Cave Excavation in Alawala, Gampaha, during the 2008 Field Season, Post Graduate Institute of Archaeological Research-PGIAR, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.2008
• worked as a Data Collector of National Heritage Index at the Centre for the Heritage and Cultural Studies, Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
• worked as a Archaeological Research Officer (Trainee) at the Jetawana Project-Anuradhapura, Central Cultural Fund, Sri Lanka. 2006 May-2007 March
• Participated VG CAVE NO.01 Archaeological Cave Excavation in Vessagiri Archaeological Site, Jetawana Project, Anuradhapura, in the role of research officer (Central Cultural Fund) 2006
• Participated Nilgala Archaeological Project during the 2006 Field Season in the role of Field Supervisor. 2006
• Participated JBOP 2005 Archaeological Excavation in Jetawana Project, Anuradhapura, in the role of research officer (Central Cultural Fund) 2004/5
• Participated JP/04/FR/Ha/G2 Archaeological field Reconnaissance in Jetawana Project, Anuradhapura, in the role of research officer (Central Cultural Fund) 2003/4
• worked as a Training bank assistant in Peoples Bank, Hasalaka Branch-140 (1yr). 2001
• worked as a Teacher in Daham pasal (Dhamma School). (1yr). 2000/1

Publications
• Uwa-Vellassata Nawa Pivisumak-In Sinhala (New Approach to Uwa-Vellassa) National Archaeological Symposium 2008, Department of Archaeology, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka. (Joint Paper with H.G. Dayasisira).
• Sri Lankawe Prag Eitihasika Paryeshana ha Siran Deraniyagala - in sinhala (Pre Historic Research of Sri Lanka and Siran Deraniyagala) Velipila-2005/6 Archaeological Magazine, Society of Archaeological Graduates, Central Cultural Fund, Sri Lanka.
• Vessagiri guha anka 1-2006 Mulika keneem Vartawa – In Sinhala (Preliminary Excavation Report On Vessagiri Cave No. 1-2006) First Archaeological Research Report Vessagiri Archaeological Site Jetawana Project, Central Cultural Fund, Sri Lanka.
• Sri Lankawe Purana Shilpa Kala - in sinhala (Ancient Art and Craft of Sri Lanka) a preliminary study on the basis of Senarat Paranavitan’s Inscriptions of Ceylon vol. I Alternative Archaeology-2006 the Society of Archaeology, University Of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.


Research Papers
• Metaka Anawaranaya uw Brahmi Sellipi Keepayak Pilibanda Satahanak – in Sinhala (A note on some recently discovered Brahmi Inscriptions), The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, 3rd Research Conference, March 27th – 28th 2009, Mahaweli Centre Auditorium, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Joint Paper with H.G. Dayasisira).
• Uwa-Vellassata Nawa Pivisumak-In Sinhala (New Approach to Uwa-Vellassa) National Archaeological Symposium 2008, Department of Archaeology, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka. 07th & 08th July 2008. (Joint Paper with H.G. Dayasisira).

Editorial Works
• Prabhataya 2009 Environmental Magazine (Editor) National Environmental Forum, University Viharaya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
• Velipila-2005/6 (Assistant Editor) Archaeological Magazine, Society of Archaeological Graduates, Central Cultural Fund, Sri Lanka.
• First Archaeological Research Report, Vessagiri Archaeological Site, Jetawana Project, Central Cultural Fund, Sri Lanka.

Public Lectures
• The necessity of a literary criticism that lays emphasis on the social responsibilities of writers, The literary Festival, Namadagala Cultural Centre, Medadumbara, Madadumbara Divisional Secretarial, Teldeniya, Kandy. 02nd October 2008

Rupavahini Programs
• The Archaeological and Historical Background of Kotmale Area, National Rupavahini Coorparetion, 12th November 2008 (live Program on 02.00pm-03.30pm)
• The Suriyadoda Tempale and Its Archaeological Importance, Telshan Network Limited-TNL, 12th November 2008 (live Program on 04.15pm-05.50pm)

Prizes
• Prof. P. Leelananda Prematilake & Dr. Nanda Prematilake Prize for Archaeology-2006 (Greatest Competence), awarded by The University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Scholarships
• Mahapola Higher Education (Merit) Scholarship 2000/1 Awarded By the Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund.

Memberships
• Life Member, the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka. (Serial No: L/905).