Department of Multidisciplinary Studies
Faculty of Technology
University of Ruhuna
Ms. H.M. Navoda N Herath
Department of Multidisciplinary Studies
Lecturer ( Probationary)
navodanherath@mstec.ruh.ac.lk
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Professional Experience
| Lecturer (Probationary) | Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka | 2018-Present |
| Invigilator | British Council, Sri Lanka | 2021-Present |
| Visiting Lecturer | Lanka Nippon Business Institute, Maharagama | 2020-2022 |
| Visiting Lecturer | Stanford International Campus, Dalugama, Kelaniya | 2020-2022 |
| Visiting Lecturer | Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka | 2017-2018 |
| Visiting Lecturer | Department of English Language Teaching Unit, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka | 2016-2018 |
| Visiting Tutor | Open University Sri Lanka, Nawala, Sri Lanka | 2016-2019 |
| Visiting Lecturer | Aquinas University, Sri Lanka | 2016-2018 |
Conferences/Workshops/Summits/Training/Programs
| Participated for a training session on "Counselling Undergraduates" conducted by the Staff Development Center, university of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. |
| Participated for a training session on "Training of Trainers for Peace Building" conducted by United Nations. |
| Participated for Teacher Training workshops conducted by the Department of English Language Teaching, University of Jayawardenepura. |
| Volunteered as a Resource Person in conducting sessions on, Email Etiquette, Internship CV Writing and Dissertation Writing for undergraduates at Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Management and Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. |
| Volunteered as a Resource Person in conducting sessions on, Email Etiquette and Internship CV Writing for undergraduates at Faculty of Management and Commerce, Southeastern University of Sri Lanka. |
| Volunteered as a Resource Person in conducting an efficacy development program on, "Personality Development through English Language" for undergraduates at Faculty of Management and Commerce, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. |
| Volunteered as a Resource Person in conducting an efficacy development program on, "How to Overcome Challenges when Pursuing a Degree Program in English Medium" for undergraduates at Faculty of Management and Commerce, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. |
PUBLICATIONS
Conference Proceedings (Abstracts)
| Herath HMNN, "Impact of Technology in Higher Education and Student Centered Learning" South Asian Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019. |
| Herath HMNN, "Complications in Teaching Content Based Language in Higher Education" 14th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2018 |
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
| Selected for the Top Five in the Finalists' round of ELTons Award in 2021 for the Innovation in English Language Teaching conducted by the British Council. |
| Shortlisted from Sri Lanka for the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) Scholar Award 2024 for American Literature. |
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
RESEARCH INTERESTS