Dr. DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan

Dr. DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan

Senior Lecturer in Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo

BA (Hons) in Sociology and Anthropology, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
MA in Sociology, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
PhD in Media Sociology, Wuhan University, China.
Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) in Education, Sri Lanka.
PGDip in Buddhist Philosophy, University of Kalaniya, Sri Lanka
CTHE (Certificate of Teaching of Higher Education), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Diploma in Chinese Language, Wuhan University, China.

CURRENT POSITIONS:

  • Head, Department of Computer Studies, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Head – Acting, Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Coordinator, Center for Media Research (CMR), Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Senior Lecturer, Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Student Counsellor, Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Coordinator, Academic Research Committee (ARC), Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.

ACADEMIC RECORDS

  • P.hD in Media Sociology, Wuhan University, China.
  • M.A in Sociology, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • B.A (Hons) in Sociology and Anthropology, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) in Education, Sri Lanka.
  • PGDip in Buddhist Philosophy, University of Kalaniya, Sri Lanka
  • CTHE (Certificate of Teaching of Higher Education), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Diploma in Chinese Language, Renming University in Beijing and Wuhan University, China.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:

  • Visiting Lecturer, (2016). Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Visiting Lecturer on Research Methodology, (2016). University of Vocational Technology, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka.
  • Visiting Lecturer on Internet and Buddhism, (2014 – 2017). Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Sri Lanka: University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Head – Acting, (Sept 2013 to January 2014). Department of Performing Arts, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Head – Acting (From 2012 to 2013 / From Aug. 2014 Dec. 2014). Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Permanent Student Counsellor (From 2010 to 2014). Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Academic Warden, (From 2010 to 2017). Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Coordinator, (2005). Department of Performing Arts, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Student Counsellor (From 2003 to 2005 – From 2011 to 2017). Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Acting in Charge of English Unit, (2004). Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Temporary Lecturer, (2003/2004). Department of Media Studies, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Visiting Lecturer, (2002/2003). Department of Media Studies, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Visiting Lecturer in Rural Sociology and Rural Development, (2001). Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Visiting Lecturer in Sociology, (2001). Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  • Visiting Lecturer in Rural and Community Development, (From 1999 to 2000 / 2003). Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

NATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS & UNIVERSITY CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Member of the Editorial and Review Panel, (2017). SCIRJ Scientific Research Journal, Australia: Adelaide.
  • Reviewer and Editorial Consultant, (2017). “Sambhashi”, K. Wimalaransi & S. Darangala (Eds.), Polgasowita, Sri Lanka: Pivithuru Publisher.
  • Member of the Institutional Self –Evaluation Report Committee, (2017). Sri Palee campus, Sri Lanka, University of Colombo.
  • Member of Review Committee Emirates Association of Arts and Management Professionals (EAAMP). 2016.
  • Resource Person at National Animators Gathering, (April 2016). Sri Lanka La-Kri-Vi Movement. Maggona, St. Vincent Home.
  • Editorial Consultant for Magazine of Young Media. 2015 – 2016.
  • Member of Editorial Committee, Annual Research Symposium 2016, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Member of the Syllabus Revision Committee on Mass Media, (2016). Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Member of the Institutional Self –Evaluation Report Committee, (2015). Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka, University of Colombo.
  • Resource Person on Quality Development of Text Books of Schools in Sri Lanka, (2015). Educational Publications Department of Sri Lanka, Battaramulla, Isurupaya.
  • Member of Editorial Committee, (2015). Annual Research Symposium, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Resource Person on Media and Communication, (2014). Police Media Unit, Sri Lanka: Colombo.
  • Coordinator of the M.A. in Media Research (2014). Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Resource Person at the Seminar on Mass media Research (2014). Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
  • Member of Editorial Committee, Annual Research Symposium on University – Industry Collaboration to Strengthen the Knowledge Hub of Sri Lanka, (2014). University of Colombo.
  • Resource Person on Film and Research Methodology in Diploma in Cinematology, (2013). The National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
  • Member of Editorial Committee, Annual Research Symposium on Higher Education through the State Sector of Sri Lanka in a Competitive Knowledge Economy (2013). Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Resource Person on Curriculum Development Committee on Diploma in Media and Journalism, (2013). SANASA Campus Limited, Sri Lanka.
  • Resource Person on Training Program and Workshop on Media and Police, (2013). Police Service and Training Unit at Mirihana, Sri Lanka.
  • Resource Person on Diploma in Television Media and Communication, (2012). Sri Lanka Television Training Institute, Colombo
  • Member of Editorial Committee, (2012). Annual Research Symposium, Converging Technologies & Sustainable Communities, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Resource Person on Graduate Trainee program on Research, (2012). Ministry of Culture and Arts, Sri Lanka: Colombo.
  • Member of review committee, (2011 March), Sasathravaya Magazine, Mass Media Association, University of Colombo, Horana, Sri Palee Campus.
  • Coordinator – KAVITHA Talent Inter Higher Education Institutional Award Ceremony – To Appreciate Creative Talent, (2011 /2013/ 2014). Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Established and Develop the Center for Media Research (CMR) / Coordinator (CMR), (2011). Sri Palee Campus Sri Lanka, University of Colombo.
  • Member of the Syllabus Revision Committee of the B.A. Degree Program on Mass Media Studies, (2011). Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Conducted a national discourse on “will Aesthetic Education Collapsed in Future in Sri Lanka” (2011). To save the Sri Palee Campus against the detachment from University of Colombo.
  • Coordinator, (2010). Post Graduate Diploma in Communication and Media Studies in Education, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Curriculum Review Committee on Post Graduate Diploma in Communication and Media Studies in Education, (2010). Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Curriculum Review Committee on Master of Arts Degree Program in Media Studies (2010). Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • Coordinator (2005). English Skills Development Program – IBG -2, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.

RESEARCH PAPERS AT NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES/ SYMPOSIA / JOURNALS

  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2017). Cultural reality and the fantasy built up on the screen – A cinematological study, Media Journal 4, 57 – 63.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2016 October). Is the increase of adult population and obstacle to development?, Desathiya 39(10), pp. 13 – 14.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2016). The ideological impact of postmodern media in the process of structuring hyper-reality in the consciousness of rural masses (A case study in Sri Lanka). New York Science Journal 9(8), 23 -29.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2016).Westernism of television and the reproduced forms of the social reality re-created by it. Rupavahini Samiksha, Sri Lanka, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, 10, 244 – 250.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (2016 February). Global usage of internet and its influence on social change. Young Media, 1(8), pp. 38-39.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (2016). Philosophical and Sociological aspects of the concept of Virtual Reality based on “Presence” and “Telepresence” generated by the natural and mediated environment. Thiland, Rangsit University (RSU) International Research Conference.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (2016). Introduction on Social Media Culture, In Suroshana Iranga, Social media culture (pp. 7 – 15), Colombo, Godage Publisher.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., Umayanganie, P. (2016). A semiological approach to the influence of global media on the deconstruction of the Buddhist socio-cultural context of the masses of Sri Lanka, In. P. Yasassi, K.
  • Vineetha & E. Mahinda (Eds.), 12th National Conference on Pali and Buddhist Studies, (pp.223 – 227) . Nugegoda, Sri Lanka: Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2015 November). People like a systems of transparent election. Puravasi Ayithiya Puwath Hasuna, 1(1), pp. 11 – 12.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, (2015). Influence of the visual semiotics of media and the socio – cultural changes of the rural masses in Sri Lanka (A sociological analysis). Journal of American Science, Vol:11 (3), 1 – 6.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2015). Building up media image and social development, Media Journal 1, 48 – 49.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2015 November). Internet for social well-being, Desathiya 38(11), pp. 50 – 51.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2015 October). Theories of the cinema and its forms of entertainment. Young Media, 1(5), pp. 36 – 39.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2015 September). Mass Media, Culture and Society. Young Media, 1(4), pp. 29 – 31.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2015 August). Music Sociology reading into the origins of Anthro-Music. Young Media, 1(4), pp. 29 – 31.
  • Member of the Committee for Investigation of Disciplinary Matters, (2015). Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2015 February). Freedom is the dream? Desathiya, 38(2), pp. 4 – 5.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan (2014). A Sociological Analysis of the Influence of Visual Semiotics of Media on the Masses. Annual Research Symposium on University-Industry Collaboration to Strengthen the Knowledge Hub of Sri Lanka. University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (2014). Introduction on Theoretical approach to cinema, In Bertam Nihal, Rupanjalee: Theory of cinema and the entertainment in cinema (pp. VI – XV), Colombo, Bert Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2014). “Ranaviru Real Star” the excellent aesthetic experience, Media Today, 1(6), pp.11 – 12.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2014). The mass form of society, press freedom and social development, Media Today, 1(5), pp.17 – 18.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri ranjan, G. D. (2014). The concept of freedom and statehood, A. Athugala, S. Nanayakkara (Eds.), 66 Nidahasata Sampraveshayak, (pp. 115 – 121). Colombo, Sri Lanka: Department of Government Information.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2014). The socio-cultural incorporation of the religious concept ignored by Buddhist philosophy and Marxism. Pravachana, 5(2), 313 – 327.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2013). Buddhist thought, society and it’s method of analysis. M. Pannananda, K. Vineetha, & V. Chandasiri, Saranopahara, (pp. 64 – 72), Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Nugegoda.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2013). Philosophy, Society and Media Ethics. Rupavahini Samiksha, Sri Lanka, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, 07, 68 – 73.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2012). Influence of satellite culture on the social and cultural conditions in the South Asian region. Annual Research Symposium – 2012, Converging Technologies & Sustainable Communities, (pp. 350 352), Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2011). Transnational media and its influence on rural social integration of rural masses in South Asia. A case study in Sri Lanka. Annual Academic Symposium 2011, (pp. 65 – 69), Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2010), A conceptual and critical study on Music Sociology, Sri Palee Sambhavana, 58 – 65.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. &. Rathanasiri, K. (2010). Media Influence on the Attitudinal Changing of the Present Monastic Buddhist Monk in Sri Lanka, International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS), China: Guangzhou.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (2010). Transnational Media and Its Message on the Periphery. 8th Biennial Conference of the Pacific and Asian Communication Association PACA, Shenzhen University, China: Guangdong.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (2010). Media Influence on the Consumption Pattern of the Rural Masses in South Asia: A Case Study in Sri Lanka, International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS), China: Guangzhou.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2010). Media Impact on the Attitudinal Change of Rural Masses: The Case of Social Integration of Sri Lanka. Symposium on Media and Diversity, Proceedings of the International Conference on Mass Media Studies, (pp. 54 – 60), SriPalee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (2010). Traditional Wireless Communication and Its Model in South Asian Region. The Journal of American Science, 6(3), 102 – 108.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2009). Science of Semiotic Usage in Advertisements and Consumer’s Perception. The journal of American Science 6(2), 6-11.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. & Zhou Chang, C., (2010). The Chinese Dragon Concept as a Spiritual Force of the Masses. Sabaragamuwa University Journal, University of Sabaragamuwa, 9, 65-80.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. & Uluwattha, K. (2009). Impact of Semiotic Approach on Advertisement for Consumer Perception: Balancing Text and Image. Competitive Management in a Dynamic World, International Research Conference on Management & Finance, (pp. 735 – 744), Faculty of Management & Finance, Sri Lanka, University of Colombo.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G.D., (2008). A Methodological Approach to the Development of Knowledge of Veddha People in Sri Lanka, Humanity Development and Cultural Diversity, The 16th World Congress of the International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES), China: Kunming.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., & Swarnawathie, H. A. A. (2007). Social Security and Quality of Life of Peasant Migrant Women in Sri Lanka: A Sociological Perspective. International Symposium on the Constructions of Harmonious Society and Social Security, (pp. 74 – 81), China: Wuhan.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (2006). Social survey and questionnaire methods in social science research. Mediology, Media Studies & Media Criticism, Theoretical Concepts and Research Methods, 2, 166-180.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2005). The role of media and the process of enculturalization. T. Weerasinghe, G. D. D. K. Sri Ranjan (Eds.), Mediology, Media Studies & Media Criticism, A Sociological Approach, pp. 136- 145. Horana, Sri Lanka: Sri Palee Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2004). Domestic servants and child socialization. N. Wimalasara, V. Abenayake, E. D. Parakrama, H. D. Ananda, H. T. S. Kumara, & S. Prasad (Eds.), Vajraprabha, (pp. 273 – 286), Horana, Sri Lanka, Viddyarathna University Institute.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (2003). An anthropological analysis on the emergence of cosmic world and physical and social evolution of man, M. Pannananda, K. Saranankara & M. Vajirabuddhi (Eds.), Keerthana Lekha, (pp.47 – 56), Homagama, Sri Lanka: Senevirathna Printers.

EDITED WORKS

  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (Editor in Chief), (2015 June). Mediology, Media study and Media Criticism, Media Culture, 6, Sri Lanka, University of Colombo, Sri Palee Campus, Center for Media Research (CMR) Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (Editor in Chief), (2014). Mediology, Media study and Media Criticism, Media Culture, 5, Sri Lanka: Center for Media Research (CMR) Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (Editor in Chief), (2013). The Role of the Media in the Contemporary Socio-Economic and Political Process of Society. Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, Sri Palee Campus, Center for Media Research (CMR) Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (Editor), (2013). Vidyodaya, Journal of Buddhist Studies (VJBS), 2, Sri Lanka: University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (Editor), (2013). Vidyodaya, Journal of Buddhist Studies (VJBS), 1, Sri Lanka: University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (Editor in Chief), (2012 Dec.). Mediology, Media Study & Media Criticism, Semiotic Approach, 4, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka: Sri Palee Campus, Center for Media Research (CMR) Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (Editor in Chief), (2012). Mediology, Media Study & Media Criticism, Semiotic approach, 3, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, Center for Media Research (CMR) Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (Editor in Chief), (2012 Dec.). International Journal of Communicology, 2, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, Center for Media Research (CMR) Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (Editor in Chief), (2012 Aug.). International Journal of Communicology, 1, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, Center for Media Research (CMR) Publication.
    DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. et al., (Eds). (From 2010). Continental Journal of Arts and Humanities, Nigeria: Wilolude Journals.
  • Weerasinghe, L. T. & DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (Eds). (2006). Mediology, Media Study & Media Criticism, Theoretical Concepts and Research Methods, 2, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, Center for Media Research (CMR) Publication.
  • Weerasinghe, L. T. & DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (Eds). (2005). Mediology, Media Study & Media Criticism. A Sociological Approach, 1, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, Center for Media Research (CMR) Publication.

RESEARCH AND RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2017). Media Usage and Its Impact on Public Opinion, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, Center for Media Research (CMR) Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2017). Style of academic research writing. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Godage Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2014). The other side of the life. (A Novel). Colombo, Sri Lanka: Godage Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2004). A sociological analysis on child socialization, A Case Study in Sri Lanka. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Godage Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (1997). A anthropological analysis on the methods of primary health care as depicted in Ayurveda and in Buddhist canon. Sri Lanka, Colombo, Godage Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (1996). Sociology and Anthropology. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Godage Publication.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D., (1994). Sociology, Colombo, Sri Lanka: Godage Publication.
  • A Research on Water Supply and Sanitation Project Implemented by Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) (1991). Collaboration with National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS & DB) Sri Lanka.

UNDER PUBLICATION PROCESS

  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (Editor in Chief), (2017). Mediology, Media study and Media Criticism, Media Culture, Vol: 7. Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, CMR Publication of Sri Palee Campus.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (Editor in Chief), (2017). Mediology, Media study and Media Criticism, Visual Communication, Vol: 8. Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, CMR Publication of Sri Palee Campus.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (Editor in Chief), (2017). Mediology, Media study and Media Criticism, Visual Communication, Vol: 9. Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, CMR Publication of Sri Palee Campus.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (2017). Transnational Media and Social Integration.
  • DharmaKeerthi Sri Ranjan, G. D. (Editor in Chief), (2017). International Journal of Communicology,Vol: 3, Sri Palee Campus, Sri Lanka: University of Colombo, CMR Publication of Sri Palee Campus.

RESEARCH INEREST

  • Media Sociology
  • Media Anthropology
  • Media Psychology
  • Research Methods

CONTACT

ranjan2007@gmail.com
+94 714 049271

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