Research Interests
Education
ICT for Education
e-Learning
Instructional Design
Social Media
Multimedia
ICT for Education
e-Learning
Instructional Design
Social Media
Multimedia
Education
B.Sc (Hons) (UK) - B.Sc (Hons) in Business Information Technology, University of Greenwich, United Kingdom
M.Sc (Colombo) - M.Sc in Information Technology in E-Learning, University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka
Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking, TurnKey
Diploma in English Language, University of Visual and Performing Arts
Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Microsoft Certification – Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
International Computer Driving License from ICDL Sri Lanka ECDL foundation
M.Sc (Colombo) - M.Sc in Information Technology in E-Learning, University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka
Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking, TurnKey
Diploma in English Language, University of Visual and Performing Arts
Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Microsoft Certification – Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
International Computer Driving License from ICDL Sri Lanka ECDL foundation
Professional Experience
Head – Computer Teaching Unit, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (August 2018 - Present)
Treasurer - Academic Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2023)
Executive Member - Academic Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2020 -2023)
Member - Faculty Board, Faculty of Buddhist Studies (2021 to Present)
Member - Library Committee (2019 to Present)
Member - Festival Committee, 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Buddhist and Pali University (2022)
Committee Member - Revising the curriculum of Buddhadharma Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses (2020)
Member - Program to encourage recruitment of foreign students (2019)
Member - Interview Panel, Selection of students for BA in Buddhist Studies programme (2019)
Member - Academic Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2018 to Present)
Member - IT Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (August 2018 - Present)
Member - Technical Evaluation Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (August 2018 - Present)
Coordinator Special projects - IDM Nations Campus Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (June 2017 - June 2018)
Programme Manager - Multimedia, - IDM Nations Campus Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (June 2017 - June 2018)
Member - ICT Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya (December 2013 - February 2016)
Member - Technical Evaluation Committee (UGC Project), University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
Member - HETC project, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
Member - Sub Committee for Web portal Development, Strategic Business Unit, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
Member - Sub Committee for International Relationship, Strategic Business Unit, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
IT Coordinator, IDM Nations Campus - Kandy Branch ( January 2009 - June 2009)
Treasurer - Academic Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2023)
Executive Member - Academic Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2020 -2023)
Member - Faculty Board, Faculty of Buddhist Studies (2021 to Present)
Member - Library Committee (2019 to Present)
Member - Festival Committee, 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Buddhist and Pali University (2022)
Committee Member - Revising the curriculum of Buddhadharma Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses (2020)
Member - Program to encourage recruitment of foreign students (2019)
Member - Interview Panel, Selection of students for BA in Buddhist Studies programme (2019)
Member - Academic Union of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2018 to Present)
Member - IT Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (August 2018 - Present)
Member - Technical Evaluation Committee, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (August 2018 - Present)
Coordinator Special projects - IDM Nations Campus Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (June 2017 - June 2018)
Programme Manager - Multimedia, - IDM Nations Campus Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (June 2017 - June 2018)
Member - ICT Committee, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya (December 2013 - February 2016)
Member - Technical Evaluation Committee (UGC Project), University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
Member - HETC project, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
Member - Sub Committee for Web portal Development, Strategic Business Unit, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
Member - Sub Committee for International Relationship, Strategic Business Unit, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
IT Coordinator, IDM Nations Campus - Kandy Branch ( January 2009 - June 2009)
Presentations
Conference Presentations:
Hettiarachchi, J. (2023). Exploring Information Communication Technology Knowledge and Barriers among 1st- Year Buddhist Monastic Undergraduates of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. In the 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL) “Advancing Multidisciplinary Approaches for a Sustainable and Resilient Future”. Colombo.
Hettiarachchi, J. (2022). Learning Management System as a Learning Tool for Higher Education: A Survey Exploring the Attitudes of Undergraduates of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. In the 155th Research Symposium of the Academic Staff. Colombo.
Hettiarachchi, J. (2021). The Attitude of Undergraduates of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Regarding the Use of Google Meet as a Synchronous e-Learning Platform. In the International Online Conference on “Contemporary Human Challenges: Buddhist and Multidisciplinary Perspectives”. Anuradhapura.
Hettiarachchi, J. (2021). Influence of Social Media on Sri Lankan Performing Artists during the period of COVID-19. In The International Research Symposium (IRS) “Aesthetic and Media Value for National Development in Digital Contexts (p. 45). Colombo.
Hettiarachchi, J. (2020). Improve Webometrics Ranking of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. In the 143th Research Symposium of the Academic Staff. Colombo.
Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, 'Integrating Multimedia Teaching/Learning Strategies in Undergraduate Education', The 132nd Research Symposium for the Academic Staff of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, February 13, 2019
Hettiarachchi, J. (2018). Online Course for Computing Fundamentals at Department of Industrial Management University of Kelaniya. In the 2nd International Conference on Global Education and E – Learning (p. pp. 34). Kaula Lampur, Malaysia.
Projects:
Developing Online Learning Platform for the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2020)
Developing Learning Management System (CAL) for Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2018)
Develop and Maintained Website of Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2016)
Develop SiMDeC, website for Simulation Module Design Competition, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2016)
Develop InCo2016, website for Product Design Competition, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2016)
Design, Develop, Launch & Maintaining Learning Management System for Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya (2014)
Hettiarachchi, J. (2023). Exploring Information Communication Technology Knowledge and Barriers among 1st- Year Buddhist Monastic Undergraduates of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. In the 9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL) “Advancing Multidisciplinary Approaches for a Sustainable and Resilient Future”. Colombo.
Hettiarachchi, J. (2022). Learning Management System as a Learning Tool for Higher Education: A Survey Exploring the Attitudes of Undergraduates of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. In the 155th Research Symposium of the Academic Staff. Colombo.
Hettiarachchi, J. (2021). The Attitude of Undergraduates of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Regarding the Use of Google Meet as a Synchronous e-Learning Platform. In the International Online Conference on “Contemporary Human Challenges: Buddhist and Multidisciplinary Perspectives”. Anuradhapura.
Hettiarachchi, J. (2021). Influence of Social Media on Sri Lankan Performing Artists during the period of COVID-19. In The International Research Symposium (IRS) “Aesthetic and Media Value for National Development in Digital Contexts (p. 45). Colombo.
Hettiarachchi, J. (2020). Improve Webometrics Ranking of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. In the 143th Research Symposium of the Academic Staff. Colombo.
Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, 'Integrating Multimedia Teaching/Learning Strategies in Undergraduate Education', The 132nd Research Symposium for the Academic Staff of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, February 13, 2019
Hettiarachchi, J. (2018). Online Course for Computing Fundamentals at Department of Industrial Management University of Kelaniya. In the 2nd International Conference on Global Education and E – Learning (p. pp. 34). Kaula Lampur, Malaysia.
Projects:
Developing Online Learning Platform for the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2020)
Developing Learning Management System (CAL) for Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2018)
Develop and Maintained Website of Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2016)
Develop SiMDeC, website for Simulation Module Design Competition, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2016)
Develop InCo2016, website for Product Design Competition, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2016)
Design, Develop, Launch & Maintaining Learning Management System for Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya (2014)
Teaching at Professional Level
Lecturer in IT, Computer Teaching Unit, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. (2021 – Present)
Lecturer, Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2018 –Present)
Guest Lecturer, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2018 - Present)
Lecturer in IT (Probationary), Computer Teaching Unit, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. (2018 – 2021)
Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo (2018 –Present)
Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (July 2018 - Present)
Lecturer, IDM Nations Campus Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (June 2017 - June 2018)
Computer Demonstrator, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (March 2016 - February 2017)
Computer Lecturer, Department of Basic Principles, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya (December 2013 - February 2016)
Computer Instructor, IT Center, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
Computer Demonstrator (Temporary), IT Center, University of the Visual & Performing (July, 2009 - January, 2013)
Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo (2012 – 2013)
Lecturer, Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of the Visual & Performing Arts (January 2012 - December 2015)
Lecturer, Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of the Visual & Performing Arts (January 2012 - December 2015)
Trainer - ICT in Higher Education for Academic Staff
Facilitator - ASAP (Accelerated Skills Acquisition Programme), USAID Microsoft Unlimited Potential Partnership (UPP) Programme
E-Learning Content Developer / Mentor - Open University Sri Lanka, Distance Education Modernization Project
IT Coordinator, IDM Nations Campus (January 2009 - July 2009)
Instructor, IDM Nations Campus (January 2009 - July 2009)
Trainee Instructor, IDM Nations Campus ( May 2008 - January 2009)
Lecturer, Center for External Examinations, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2018 –Present)
Guest Lecturer, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (2018 - Present)
Lecturer in IT (Probationary), Computer Teaching Unit, Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka. (2018 – 2021)
Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo (2018 –Present)
Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Religious Studies and Comparative Philosophy, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (July 2018 - Present)
Lecturer, IDM Nations Campus Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (June 2017 - June 2018)
Computer Demonstrator, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (March 2016 - February 2017)
Computer Lecturer, Department of Basic Principles, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya (December 2013 - February 2016)
Computer Instructor, IT Center, University of the Visual & Performing (February 2013 - November 2013)
Computer Demonstrator (Temporary), IT Center, University of the Visual & Performing (July, 2009 - January, 2013)
Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo (2012 – 2013)
Lecturer, Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of the Visual & Performing Arts (January 2012 - December 2015)
Lecturer, Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of the Visual & Performing Arts (January 2012 - December 2015)
Trainer - ICT in Higher Education for Academic Staff
Facilitator - ASAP (Accelerated Skills Acquisition Programme), USAID Microsoft Unlimited Potential Partnership (UPP) Programme
E-Learning Content Developer / Mentor - Open University Sri Lanka, Distance Education Modernization Project
IT Coordinator, IDM Nations Campus (January 2009 - July 2009)
Instructor, IDM Nations Campus (January 2009 - July 2009)
Trainee Instructor, IDM Nations Campus ( May 2008 - January 2009)
Books
Abstracts:
Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, ‘Online Course for Computing Fundamentals at Department of Industrial Management University of Kelaniya’, 2nd International Conference on Global Education and E – Learning, VISUAL 2018 Proceedings, Kaula Lampur, Malaysia, November 12-13,2018, pp. 34
Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, 'Integrating Multimedia Teaching/Learning Strategies in Undergraduate Education', The 132nd Research Symposium for the Academic Staff of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, February 13, 2019
Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, ‘Online Course for Computing Fundamentals at Department of Industrial Management University of Kelaniya’, 2nd International Conference on Global Education and E – Learning, VISUAL 2018 Proceedings, Kaula Lampur, Malaysia, November 12-13,2018, pp. 34
Hettiarachchi, J. (2021). Influence of social media on Sri Lankan Performing Artists during the period of COVID-19. In The International Research Symposium (IRS) “Aesthetic and Media Value for National Development in Digital Contexts (p. 45). Colombo.
Extended Abstracts
Dhammadinna G and Hettiarachchi, J.(2022). Challenges Faced by Pirivena Education in the Covid 19 Pandemic Situation in Sri Lanka. In the 7th International Buddhist Conference – IBC 2022 “Buddhist Education: Past, Present and Future” (p. pp. 267). Anuradhapura.
Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, ‘Online Course for Computing Fundamentals at Department of Industrial Management University of Kelaniya’, 2nd International Conference on Global Education and E – Learning, VISUAL 2018 Proceedings, Kaula Lampur, Malaysia, November 12-13,2018, pp. 34
Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, 'Integrating Multimedia Teaching/Learning Strategies in Undergraduate Education', The 132nd Research Symposium for the Academic Staff of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, February 13, 2019
Hettiarachchi, J., 2018, ‘Online Course for Computing Fundamentals at Department of Industrial Management University of Kelaniya’, 2nd International Conference on Global Education and E – Learning, VISUAL 2018 Proceedings, Kaula Lampur, Malaysia, November 12-13,2018, pp. 34
Hettiarachchi, J. (2021). Influence of social media on Sri Lankan Performing Artists during the period of COVID-19. In The International Research Symposium (IRS) “Aesthetic and Media Value for National Development in Digital Contexts (p. 45). Colombo.
Extended Abstracts
Dhammadinna G and Hettiarachchi, J.(2022). Challenges Faced by Pirivena Education in the Covid 19 Pandemic Situation in Sri Lanka. In the 7th International Buddhist Conference – IBC 2022 “Buddhist Education: Past, Present and Future” (p. pp. 267). Anuradhapura.