- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Textile & Clothing Technology
- Senior Lecturer Grade I
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Department of Textile & Clothing Technology
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Fashion Industry Investigative Report -Undergraduate -2019
Learning Portfolio -Undergraduate -2019
Concept Development and Project Proposal of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2019
Concept Development and Project Proposal of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2019
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2019
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2019
Realisation and Evaluation of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2019
Realisation and Evaluation of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2019
Design Realisation 2 in Fashion -Undergraduate -2019
Design Realisation 2 in Textiles -Undergraduate -2019
Design Realisation 3 in Fashion -Undergraduate -2019
Design Realisation 3 in Textiles -Undergraduate -2019
Industry linked Team project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2019
Industry linked Team project in Textiles -Undergraduate -2019
Academic Coordinator, Final year, Fashion Design and Product Development -Coordination (2010 To 2018)
Research Activities
Fashion and Textile Design
Circular Fashion
Craftsmanship into Fashion and Textile
Sri Lankan Attire and Its Development
Styling and fashion curation
DHPS Gunesekera, Master of Philosophy (MPhil), 2019 (An Analysis of Fashion Optical Illusion on Hourglass body shapes [with special reference on plus size women aged 25-35 in Sri Lanka) Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
N. Ranasinghe, Masters of Philosophy (MPhil), 2019-2021, Novel Dyes in Natural Ingredients, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Conceptual Dress Designing and Pattern manipulation
Craftsmanship in Design
Colour and Style reading in Fashion
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa. ,2006 Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Fashion Design and Product Development, 1st Class
Masters, University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion ,2009 Master of Arts in Fashion Design and Technology
PhD, University of the Visual and Performing Arts ,2016 Doctor of Philosophy in Design
University of the Arts London. Member of University of the Arts London Alumni Association the Largest Creative Network in the World.(2015 To date)
SLAIHEE, University of Colombo. Member of Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness SLAIHEE University of Colombo.(2015 To date)
Career
Senior Lecturer, Fashion Design and Product Development, Department of Textile and Clothing Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa - 13 years
2006 - 2013 Lecturer Probationary
2013 - 2017 Senior Lecturer Grade II
2017 - to date Senior Lecturer Grade I
Working as a Senior Lecturer for Fashion Design and Product Development degree course, Department of Textile and Clothing Technology, Faculty of Engineering. Currently working on 2nd year, 3rd year and 4th year students’ design projects including concept development, 2D to 3D design developments, styling and garment production.
Lectured and communicated effectively with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and concepts
Initiated thought-provoking, constructively criticized tutorials and discussions to help undergraduate students develop their critical thinking up to a commercially viable product range
Challenged and motivated students through detailed term projects that stimulated conceptual and technical aspects
Maintained academic records and grades
· Final year academic coordinator, 2010/ 2011, 2016/2017, 2017/2018.
· Reviewer of curriculum development, Fashion Design, and Product Development, 2017/2018
· Faculty member, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa from 2013 to present
Design Consultant
Romafour/ Grow Tex, Colombo, 2011 – 2013. Freelance designer and design consultant for Women’s wear and children’s wear for the local market
Designer
Asudari Ltd, London, UK. (www.asudari.com) 03/2009 – 05/2009 Assistant Fashion Designer for Asudari brand.
Charas Design Wear, London, UK. (www.charasdesignwear.com – Eveningwear) 01/2009 – 03/2009. Assistant Designer for Chars Design Wear.
Favorites Group, Sri Lanka, Colombo (www.favouritegroup.com) 2006 – 2007. Designer for NEXT, GAP & A&F
Victoria’s Secrets, New York Design Studio, USA (www.victoria’s secrets.com) 10/2005 – 12/2005. Assistant trainee designer for Victoria’s Secrets, sub-brand ‘Very Sexy’
MAS Holdings (Mas Intimates), Sri Lanka, Colombo (www.masholdings.com) 2004 – 2006, Technical Designer for GAP & VICTORIA’S SECRETS
MAS Holdings (Linea Intimo, MAS Active), Sri Lanka, Colombo (www.masholdings.com) 05/2003 – 09/2003, Trainee designer for NIKE & ADIDAS
Chief Examiner, National Exam of Fashion Design and Product Development (Aptitude test), 2017, and 2018
Participate as a resource person to validate National Competency Standard (NCS) and Curriculum (NVQ level 4) for the ‘Apparel Designer’ at the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA), October 29th 2018
Moderator for the following papers for the exam of Fashion Design, and Product Development, The Department of Textile and Apparel Technology, Open University of Sri Lanka, CAT Exam 01 TAI4545, 2019, CAT Exam 02 TAI4545, 2018, CAT Exam 02 TAI4545, 2018 and Final Exam 2017 TTI4245/ TTI3142, 2017
Lesson editor for Bachelor of Technology (BIS), The Open University, Sri Lanka, 2016/ 2017
Scientific committee member of the 6th International Conference on Arts and Humanities (ICOAH) 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia under the theme “Decolonization in the Arts and Humanities ”.
Represent the judging panel of ‘MAS Awards for the best student of FDPD’ 2018 and 2019.
Evaluator for the ‘texstyle’ exhibition, TTI6369, Fashion Design and Product Development, The Department of Textile and Apparel Technology, Open University of Sri Lanka (4th December 2018).
Member of the judging panel for the selection of provincial winners, Central, Southern and Wayaba provinces for the National Handloom Textile Exhibition, Ransalu, 2018, Department of Textile Industry, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Member of the editorial panel (from September 2018) of the journal of the EC Fashion Technology and Textile Engineering (ECFT), which is a bi-monthly open access interdisciplinary journal that mainly emphasis on fashion art and textile processing research
Scientific committee member of the South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018 (SAMR’18) hosted International Center for Research & Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka & Unique Conferences Canada
Evaluator for the ‘texstyle’ exhibition, TTI6369, Fashion Design and Product Development, The Department of Textile and Apparel Technology, Open University of Sri Lanka (20th December 2017).
Reviewer of International Conference on Arts and Humanities (ICOAH) is being hosted by Universiti Sains Malaysia and organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) in collaboration with Concordia University, Montreal, 2017
Evaluator for the ‘DALI & FRIDA’ fashion show, The British School of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2017.
Assessor for the final assessment of students, Higher Diploma in Fashion Design and Product Development at the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, 2016.
Evaluator for the selection of National winners, 2015, National Handloom Textile Exhibition, Ransalu, Department of Textile Industry, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Honours and Awards
Postgraduate Full Schlorship (Received 2007)
International Student Internship (Received 2009)
Gold Medal for the Best Academic Performance, Graduation Award Ceremony , University of Moratuwa (Received 2006)
Serendib Inspirational Award Graduation Fashion Show, University of Moratuwa (Received 2005)
Publications*
Karunarathne, N,".Geometrical Locomotion.",International Research Symposium, University of the Visual and Performing Arts,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,77
,".Strips Creating Shapes.",International Conference on Arts and Humanities 2018,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,13
,".Movement of Slow-Fashion: Special Reference to Dumbara Weaving and Natural Dyes in Early Ceylon.",Second International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (MR2018),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,30
Premadasa, K.H. ,".Comprehensive Study On The Tourism Based Handloom Clothing Into Fashionable Silhouette Trends (Special Reference to Female Tourists).",International Conference on the Apparel Industry: Productivity Improvement, Disruptive Innovation, and Leadership, Monash Business School, Monash University, Australia,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,35
Karandana, N. ,".Feasibility study of up cycling rejected garments to the fashion accessories for Patagonia.",International Conference on the Apparel Industry: Productivity Improvement, Disruptive Innovation, and Leadership, Monash Business School, Monash University, Australia,Colombo. Sri Lanka,2018,29
Gunasekara, H. ,".Visual analysis of optical illusion applications on plus size hourglass female body shapes.",International Research Symposium,University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,133
Deegala, D.M.R.N.,".A Study of Identifying the Importance of an Anti-Ageing Bra Developed from Cosmetic Textile for Sri Lankan Market.",4 the International Conference on Arts and Humanities ,Colombo. Sri Lanka,2017,72
Gunasekara, H,".An Analysis of Female Body Shapes of Sri Lankan Women Age Between 25-35 Years.",7th Annual Research Symposium, ,University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2017,41
,".A Study of Ancient Embroidery Craft of Sri Lanka in Relation to Colombo National Museum.",Second Asia-Pacific Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (APMR2017),Colombo, Sri Lanka,2017,13
,".A Study of Fashion Forecasting of Urban Sri Lankan Women during the British period .",6th Annual Research Symposium,University of the Visual and Performing Arts. Colombo. Sri Lanka,2016,124-130
,".Evaluate the History of Female Underclothing in Sri Lanka. .",5th Annual Research Symposium,University of the Visual and Performing Arts. Colombo. Sri Lanka,2015,294-308
Gopura, S. C.,".An Investigation into a User-Friendly Platform for Effective Time Management in Dressing Smart:Smart-wardrobe..",4th Annual Research Symposium,University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2014,207-218
,".The Effect of Colonialism into Sri Lankan Female Dress..",4th Annual Research Symposium,University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2014,190-205
Aththanayaka A. J., Gopura S. C.,".Developing a Natural Dye Colour Palette for Handloom Textile & Clothing Sector in Sri Lanka. .",International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS).,Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.,2014,67-73
Gopura, S. C., Perera, U.P.S,".Investigate the Possibility of Using Poly Bag Yarns for Handloom Textiles..",International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS).,1st Wayamba International Conference. University of Wayamba. Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka.,2014,267-301
,".An Analysis of ancient Sri Lankan female clothing details depicted in Temple Paintings: Anuradhapura Era to the End of the 19th Century.",2nd International Conference on Social Sciences, (ICSS),Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,2013,25
,".The ancient Sri Lankan female clothing details depicted from selected sculptures.",International Conference on Asian Art, Culture, and Heritage – August 2013 University of Kelaniya in collaboration with the International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH),Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya. Colombo. Sri Lanka,2013,437-443
,".An Analysis of 19th Century Female Clothing in Sri Lanka: Depicted from Kathaluwa and Karagampitiya Temple Paintings.",3rd Annual Research Symposium,University of the Visual and Performing Arts. Colombo. Sri Lanka. ,2013,467-479
,".Effectiveness of E-Portfolios for Enhancing Students’ Job Opportunities and Learning Environment.",9th SDC - SLAHIEE Joined Conference,University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. ,2013,09
,".Hybrid of Art and Science: Contrasting approaches to Creative Pattern Draping Method by using Narrow Handloom Stripes.",1st International ISTANBUL TEXTILE ART-DESIGN SYMPOSIUM ,Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey,2012,224
,".Impact of ‘Student Self Help Groups’ on Learning in the Classroom.",8th SDC - SLAHIEE Joined Conference,University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. ,2012,19
,".Which is more feminine: The ‘sari’ or the ‘Evening dress’? .",13th Annual research symposium,Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,2012,157
,".The Globalized Sari and Its Sexual Appeal via Femininity.",Journal of University of the Visual and Performing Arts,1,2018
,".Evaluating the History of Female Underclothing of Sri Lanka.",Journal of University of the Visual and Performing Arts,,2015
,".The ancient Sri Lankan female clothing details depicted from selected sculptures.",Asian Art, Culture, and Heritage,1,2013
,".The ancient Sri Lankan female clothing details depicted from selected sculptures.",Asian Art, Culture, and Heritage,1,2013
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2018) Artistic Review of Sri Lankan Female Fashion and It’s Movement. The Journal of Current Trends in Fashion Technology and Textile Engineering. Juniper Publishers. USA. Volume: 3, Issue: 3-March 2018,
DOI: 10.19080/CTFTTE.2018.03.555613
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2016) A Study of Fashion Forecasting of Urban Sri Lankan Women during the British period. 5thAnnual Research Symposium, University of the Visual and Performing Arts. Colombo. Sri Lanka. (November 2016).
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2015) Evaluate the History of Female Underclothing in Sri Lanka. 5thAnnual Research Symposium, University of the Visual and Performing Arts. Colombo. Sri Lanka. (November 2015).
Gopura, S. C., Wickramasinghe, A.T.P. (2014) Smart-wardrobe.4thAnnual Research Symposium, University of the Visual and Performing Arts. Colombo. Sri Lanka. (November 2014).
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2014) The Effect of Colonialism into Sri Lankan Female Dress. 4thAnnual Research Symposium, University of the Visual and Performing Arts. Colombo. Sri Lanka. (November 2014).
Aththanayaka A. J., Gopura S. C., Wickramasinghe A. T. P. (2014)Developing a Natural Dye Colour Palette for Handloom Textile & Clothing Sector in Sri Lanka.International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS). Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
Gopura, S. C., Perera, U.P.S and Wickramasinghe, A.T.P. (2014) Investigate the Possibility of Using Poly Bag Yarns for Handloom Textiles. 1st Wayamba International Conference. University of Wayamba. Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka.
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2013) An Analysis of 19th Century Female Clothing in Sri Lanka: Depicted from Kathaluwa and Karagampitiya Temple Paintings. 3rd Annual Research Symposium, University of the Visual and Performing Arts. Colombo. Sri Lanka. (August 2013).
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2013) An Analysis ofancient Sri Lankan female clothing details depicted in Temple Paintings: Anuradhapura Era to the End of the 19th Century. 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, (ICSS). Colombo. Sri Lanka. (22nd - 23rd November 2013).
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2013) Effectiveness of E-Portfolios for Enhancing Students’ Job Opportunities and Learning Environment, 9th SDC - SLAHIEE Joined Conference, (http://www.slaihee.org/data/conference2013.php).
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2013) The ancient Sri Lankan female clothing details depicted from selected sculptures. International Conference on Asian Art, Culture and Heritage – August 2013 University of Kelaniya in collaboration with the International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH), Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya. Colombo. Sri Lanka. (21st - 23rd August, 2013, http://www.archaeology.lk/http://www.archaeology.lk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/intenational_conference_on_asian_art_culture_and_heritage_colombo_sri_lanka_2013_august_final.pdf)
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2013) The ancient Sri Lankan female clothing details depicted from selected sculptures. Asian Art, Culture and Heritage, 01(01) pp. 437- 443.
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2012)Hybrid of Art and Science: Contrasting approach to Creative Pattern Draping Method by using Narrow Handloom Stripes. 1st International ISTANBUL TEXTILE ART-DESIGN SYMPOSIUM, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2012) Impact of ‘Student Self Help Groups’ on Learning in the Classroom, 8th SDC - SLAHIEE Joined Conference, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. (http://www.slaihee.org/home/conference_2012.htm)
Wickramasinghe, A. T. P. (2012)Which is more feminine: The ‘sari’ or the ‘Evening dress’? 13th Annual research symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
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