
Timeline
About me
Pro Vice Chancellor - International Research Partnerships at Deakin University
Education

The university of melbourne
1988 - 1992Doctor of philosophy (phd) engineeirng
University of peradeniya, sri lanka
1978 - 1982Bachelor of science in civil engineering with honours civil engineering
St johns college, jaffna
1969 - 1978
Asian institute of technology
1986 - 1988Master of engineering (m.eng.) environmental/environmental health engineering
Experience

Deakin university
Jul 1992 - nowResponsible for guiding, monitoring and overseeing the University's International Research Strategy development and implementation in partnership with Global Engagement and our Faculties and Institutes. Contribute to the delivery of the University’s international research agenda with a particular focus on Deakin's presence and success in India as well as other regions aligned to the International Research Strategy Providing Academic Leadership to the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment in Global Engagement. Responsible for developing and managing international partnerships in Learning and Teaching and Research; setting targets based upon discipline and countries; developing medium to long term Global engagement strategies; and managing student mobility. Responsible for the Civil Engineering disciplines by providing academic leadership in curriculum development, quality assurance, research and industry and institutional partnerships. Providing Academic Leadership to the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment in Global Engagement. Responsible for developing and managing international partnerships in Learning and Teaching and Research; setting targets based upon discipline and countries; developing medium to long term Global engagement strategies; and managing student mobility. Providing Academic and strategic Leadership to the School of Engineering. Responsible for all day-to-day operation of the School including Staff management, budget and resource allocation, ensuring teaching quality, external and internal program accreditaiton, occupational health and saftey of staff and students. Providing academic leadership to the Faculty in Geelong and Waurn Pond campuses. Responsible for student matters, internal and external partnerships, and setting course enrollment targets and resource allocation. Providing Academic and Strategic Leadership to the School of Engineering & Technology. Responsible for day-to-day operation, quality assurance in Teaching and Learning and Research performance, Staff management, budget and resource allocation, OH&S matters, setting short to medium term targets and work plans.
Pro Vice Chancellor - International Research Partnerships
Mar 2020 - nowAssociate Dean International and Partnerships
Mar 2020 - nowChair in Civil Engineering
Feb 2011 - Mar 2020Associate Dean International & Partnerships - Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Mar 2010 - Mar 2020Head, School of Engineeirng
Jan 2009 - Sept 2010Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008Head, School of Engineering and Technology
Jan 2002 - Dec 2006Associate Head of School (Research)
Jan 1999 - Dec 2001Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Environmental Engineering
Jul 1992 - Dec 1998
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Vice-chancellor's 30 years service milestone award
Deakin universityDec 2022 - View certificate

Vice-chancellor's 30 years service milestone award
Deakin universityDec 2022
Languages
- taTamil
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