Mr. K. Krishnaraj

I am Kathirgarmathamby Krishnaraj. Currently, I am a Lecturer in Sociology and Anthropology at the Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University. Previously, worked as an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Social Sciences, Eastern University and the Department of Sociology, University of Colombo. I graduated in Sociology and Anthropology from Eastern University and have also completed a Master's Degree in Conflict, Peace and Development Studies at Tribhuwan University, Nepal. Also, now I am reading my PhD in Anthropology at Deakin University, Australia. My Research interests revolve around Religion, Social Formation, Post-war Development, conflict and Peace studies, Social Change and Socialization and Social Issues.

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully completed the short course on Diaspora, Migration and Development Paradigms’ on November 1-4, 2018, conducted by the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA)
• Successfully completed ‘English for academic Purpose’ in 2017 at Deakin University, Australia.
• Successfully completed Introduction Training program on NVIVO Qualitative analysis software, in 2018, At Deakin University, Australia.
• 2010: Successfully completed 6-day IHEA training programme Conducted by Save the children, Batticaloa
• 2008: Successfully completed 160 hours of study programme in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Conducted by the Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
• 2008: Successfully completed 160 hours of study programme in ENGLISH. Conducted by the Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
• 2007: Certificate in Community psychological Mental Health care studies conducted by Institute of Health Care Studies.
• 2007: Certificate in computer course (MS Office) in Open University conducted by Open University, Batticaloa.
• 2006: participated in the training workshop “veru konathil vetri pathai (success- A different perspective)” conducted by the Institute of Human Resource Management, India.
• 2005: Certificate in course of Office Management conducted by Eastern University of Sri Lanka
• 2005: Certificate in course of counselling, conducted by Eastern University of Sri Lanka
• 2005: Certificate in course of Diploma in youth animation, conducted by Diocese of Trincomalee – Batticaloa, P.O. Box 43, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

 

Dissertation and Reports:

1. “மண்முனை வடக்கில் சிறுவர் இல்லங்களும் சமூக பங்கும் ஒரு சமூகவியல் மானிடவியல் ஆய்வு”‘ (Children Home and Social Role a Sociological Study in Manmunai North) – A Dissertation for the fulfilment of Bachelor degree in Sociology and anthropology (2007).
2. “Promoting Peace Education through Social Institutions – A Study based on Ilam Municipality, Ilam District, Nepal” - A Research Report for the partial fulfilment of Master's degree in Conflict, Peace and Development Studies (2011).
3. “OBSERVATION ON CHALLENGES FACED BY RESETTLED TAMIL AND MUSLIM PEOPLE IN RUHAM AREA OF ERAVUR PATTU DIVISIONAL SECRETARIAT, BATTICALOA DISTRICT.” – A Research Report for the partial fulfilment of Master Degree in Conflict, Peace and Development Studies (2012).
4. “Impact of Post – War Development and Reconciliation in Resettled Societies; A Study Based on Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka” – A Master Thesis for the fulfilment of Master degree in Conflict, Peace and Development Studies (2014).

Research conference Papers:

• Challenges faced by Girls students in sports at the Higher Educational Institutions: A Study Based on Eastern Provinces, Sri Lanka. A Research paper submitted to the International Conference – Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.(2015) (Co-Authored)
• Social protection of elders in the disaster recovery process – some evidence from the eastern province of Sri Lanka. - A Research paper submitted to the Tsunami Recovery in Sri Lanka: Ten Years On. (2014). (Co-authored).
• Beyond the Hindu Temple@ Social formation – A research paper presented to the International Institute of Academic Research and Publication (IIARP).17th Cot, 2020.
• A research paper was presented on ‘Rethinking Sri Lankan Society’ at the workshop which was organized by Asst. Prof. Rohan Bastin and Prof. Bruce Kapfrer on 13th‐15th February 2019 at the Deakin University, Australia.
• A research Paper was Presented on ‘The Social Formation in Sri Lanka’ at the HDR Anthropological seminar series which was organised Team of anthropologists at Deakin University, Australia.

Research Articles in refereed Journals:

• குடியேற்றத்திற்கு பின்னரான அபிவிருத்திக்குரிய சமூக நிலை. (Social scenario for the development after the resettlement), Research Article, Published in “td;dp tuyhW ( Vanni – History & Culture)”, (2014).

Religion, Social Formation, Post-war Development, conflict and Peace studies, Social change and Socialization and Social issues.

Sociology of Religion, Social Work, Social Stratification, Introduction to Anthropological theory and Applied Sociology

1. I have been awarded Australian Research Council (ARC) full scholarship for PhD at Deakin University, Anthropology
2. I have been awarded Norad's Program for Masters Studies (NOMA - Norway) full scholarship for M.A. in Conflict Peace & Development Studies in Nepal and Sri Lanka

• Student Counsellor (December 2021 to up to now) at the Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 
• Lecturer (November 2018 up to now) in Sociology and Anthropology at the Department of Social Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Temporary Lecturer (February 2014 to February 2016) at the Department of Sociology at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Temporary Assistant Lecturer (November 2012 to January 2014) in sociology and Anthropology from at Department of Social Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Field Research Coordinator (periodically worked from January 2012 to February 2014) at the Center for Poverty Analysis (CEPA).
• Team Member (2013) on FINAL EVALUATION TEAM for evaluating implemented projects by USAID/OTI/RISEN through Cluster Approach. 
• Field Supervisor (August – September 2013) At the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA).
• Field Research Coordinator (March 2012 to October 2012) at the Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA).
• Research Assistant (January – February 2012) at the  Centre for Poverty Analysis (CEPA)
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• Senior Research Assistant (January 2008 to August 2010) for the research study of “Child mental health project in Sri Lanka.” conducted by FGS, the University of Colombo and University of London.