- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering
- Senior Lecturer Grade I
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Contact information
Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Fashion Industry Investigative Report -Undergraduate -2021
Learning Portfolio -Undergraduate -2021
Concept Development and Project Proposal of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2021
Concept Development and Project Proposal of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2021
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2021
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2021
Realisation and Evaluation of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2021
Realisation and Evaluation of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2021
Design Realisation 2 in Fashion -Undergraduate -2020
Design Realisation 2 in Textiles -Undergraduate -2020
Design Realisation 3 in Fashion -Undergraduate -2020
Design Realisation 3 in Textiles -Undergraduate -2020
Industry linked Team project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2020
Industry linked Team project in Textiles -Undergraduate -2020
Foundation Studies -Undergraduate -2006
Visual Studies -Undergraduate -2006
Design and Technical Studies in Fashion -Undergraduate -2006
Design and Technical Studies in Textiles -Undergraduate -2006
Visual Studies -Undergraduate -2007
Foundation Studies -Undergraduate -2007
Concept Development and Project Proposal of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2011
Concept Development and Project Proposal of final major project in Textiles -Undergraduate -2011
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2011
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2011
Design Development and Problem Solving of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2011
Realisation and Evaluation of final major project in Fashion -Undergraduate -2012
Realisation and Evaluation of final major project in Textile -Undergraduate -2012
Fashion Design and Product Development II -Undergraduate -2023
Research Methods -Undergraduate -2023
Fashion in Context -Undergraduate -2023
Fundamentals of Fashion Industry -Undergraduate -2024
Global Trends & Current Issues in the Sri Lankan Textile & Apparel Industry -Postgraduate -2024
Academic Coordinator -Coordinate Final year, academic work, timetable, student matters, projects, critiques, assessments and academic related work (2010 To 2018)
Representative, Faculty Academic Committee, FDPD -Preparation of Academic timetable/ Contact students and attend students’ academic matters/ Student leave, Appeal and other relevant document processing/ uploading and attending the FAC meetings. (2020 To 2023)
Representative Faculty Curriculum Committee, FDPD -Attending/presenting Department level FDPD curriculum revision updates (2023 To 2023)
Personal Mentor for Intake 2021/2022 -Personal/ group mentoring, attending students’ matters at the university, guiding and motivating students handle their work effectively (2022 To 2023)
subject specialist (Fashion Design and Product Development Degree course/ FDPD) for UGC, Sri Lanka -Subject panelist for bench marking of FDPD degree course of Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering. (2018 To 2023)
Moderator/Main Examiner Aptitude test FDPD -Moderator/ Main Examiner/ Paper setting/marking (2017 To 2021)
Faculty Nominated Department Representative Faculty Curriculum Committee, FDPD -Attending/presenting Department level FDPD curriculum revision updates/ minor curriculum revisions, Major curriculum revisions (2023 To date)
Chair, Department Curriculum Committee, FDPD, Decreasing the total credits of the curriculum from 150 to 130 -FDPD major curriculum development 2025 onwards (2023 To date)
Research Activities
Fashion/ Textile Design and its application
Fashion/ Textile Practice Led-Research
Craftsmanship in Fashion and Textile Practice
Eco Fashion Concepts
Conceptual Designing
Sri Lankan Fashion Movements and its Revolution
DHPS Gunesekera (GS/M.Phil/VA/16/529) MPhil (2018) An Analysis of Fashion Optical Illusion on Hourglass body shapes: special reference on plus size women aged 25-35 in Sri Lanka, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka
N. Ranasinghe (GS/M.Phil/VA/18/536) MPhil (2022) An Exploration of Traditional Sri Lankan Textile Dyeing Techniques and Contemporary Trends: Evaluating Practicality and Sustainability, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka
E.R.S.J. Thilakarathne (208083V), PhD (2020-2023), Folklore in Fashion: A Systematic Design-Led Approach in Bringing Life to Folklore through Fashion Products. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Moratuwa
J.L. Hewagama (228007M), MPhil (2022-2024), Reshaping the craftsmanship: Diversification of Handloom textiles through the construction of novel aesthetic and textural surfaces. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Moratuwa
D. Y. Ellavala (238018G), PhD (2023-2026), Philately in Picturing a Nation: Aesthetic and Cultural Representation of Sri Lanka on Stamps, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Moratuwa
Recently Completed Undergraduate Design/Research Projects •A Study of Identifying the Importance of an Anti-Ageing Bra Developed from Cosmetic Textile for Sri Lankan Market •Feasibility study of up cycling rejected garments to the fashion accessories for Patagonia. •Comprehensive Study on The Tourism Based Handloom Clothing into Fashionable Silhouette Trends (Special Reference to Female Tourists) •Investigative study of the Impact of Generation Z to the Improvement of the marketing strategy of premium level fashion brands in Colombo •A comparative study of influences of street styles on the brand Vivienne Westwood During 1970 and 1980 •Analysis of trend evaluation of Sinhalese female wedding costume: special reference to colour, fabric and silhouette •A comparative study in influences of social media on Sri Lankan fashion retailer brands in marketing sector •A study on Patch-Work Techniques to Create Fashionable Garments to Sri Lankan Clothing Market •Identify and propose most suitable and commercially viable printing techniques for linen •A comparison study for the structures and technology of manual knitting machine and automated knitting machine. •An investigative study on the quality and fashionability of kids apparel in Sri Lankan market. •Analyse Sustainable Pattern Cutting and Drafting Techniques to Reduce the Waste of Material for Selected Designs •Examine New techniques of Upcycling textile waste into new material applying selected fabric manipulation and hand crochet methods •Rebirth of conventional sarees to Contemporary Occasional wear sarees: Special Reference to Unique Sustainable Eco-Printing Technique 'Stamping. •Military Influence on 21st-century Women’s Fashion •A comparative study of Sri Lankan Women’s occasional attire During the Colonial Period •Feminist Fashion and Its direction to future fashion Influences •Impact of following Western bridal trends in contemporary Sri Lankan Bridal Dressing. •An Analytical Study of Social Inclusion of Fashion Behaviour Of Global ‘Little Community •Impact of Economic Crisis on Contemporary Clothing Buying Patterns in Sri Lanka •Comparison Study of Non-Toxic Kids’ Wear Manufacturing Capabilities of Local and Global Markets in Sri Lanka •Investigate Sri Lankan Consumer Awareness of Activewear: Special Reference to Women’s Category •Elevating the Concept of Sustainability Through Denim Products •An Analysis of the Adaptation of Fast Fashion during the Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka
Fashion/ Textile Design and its application
Fashion/ Textile Practice Led-Research
Craftsmanship in Fashion and Textile Practice
Eco Fashion Concepts
Conceptual Designing
Sri Lankan Fashion Movements and its Revolution
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa. ,2006 B. Des (Honors): July 2005 (Full Time)-First Class, Eclectic Mix: Androgyny Collection - Incorporating men’s ties into female garment design
Masters, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London ,2009 MA in Fashion Design and Technology (Women’s Wear): Hybrid of Art and Science: Contrasting approaches to Creative Pattern Draping Method by using Narrow Handloom Stripes
PhD, University of the Visual and Performing Arts ,2016 Ph.D.: Twentieth Century Female Clothing Approaches in Sri Lanka
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)
Moratuwa University Fashion Designers Association (MUFDA), University of Moratuwa(2022 To date)
Young Scientists Forum (YSF), National Science and Technology Commission(2019 To date)
Science and Technology Management Information System (STMIS), National Science Foundation (NSF)(2019 To date)
Member, TextileR: Future Textile Industries 2021, to date, Queensland University of Technology(2021 To date)
Career
· Senior Lecturer (Grade 1)
Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, January 2017 – present
· PhD Scholar
Faculty of Visual Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka, September 2012 – March 2016
· Senior Lecturer (Grade 11)
Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,
February 2013 – January 2017
· MA Scholar
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, United Kingdom
September 2007 – February 2009
· Probationary Lecturer
Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,
January 2006 – February 2013
· Freelance Designer and Design Consultant
Romafour/ Grow Tex, Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 2011 to Sep 2013
· Assistant Designer
Asudari Ltd (www.asudari.com), London, United Kingdom, March 2009 to May 2010
· Assistant Designer
Charas Design Wear (www.charasdesignwear.com), London, United Kingdom,
January 2009 - March 2009
· Sales Assistant
Boots UK, Leading Health and Beauty Retailer, London, United Kingdom, 2008-2009
· Freelance Designer
Favorites Group (www.favouritegroup.com), Colombo, Sri Lanka,
April 2006-September 2007
· Technical Designer
MAS Holdings (Mas Intimates), Kandawala Watte, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka
August 2005-February 2006
· Assistant trainee designer
Victoria’s Secrets, New York Design Studio, Manhattan, New York, United States of America October 2005-December 2005
· Trainee Designer
MAS Holdings (Linea Intimo), BOI, Biyagama, Sri Lanka, May 2003-September 2003
Chief Examiner, National Exam of Fashion Design and Product Development (Aptitude test), 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021
Representative, Faculty Academic Committee, FDPD
Representative Faculty Curriculum Committee, FDPD
Department Curriculum Committee Chair, FDPD
Member of the judging panel of selection finals of Mora Ventures 6.0, Innovative Startup Challenge, Entrepreneurship Society, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2024)
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.
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
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.
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)
Publication Grant Sheme for Promoting Science and Technology Publication (Received 2021)
Senate Research Commitee Grants/ SRC/ST/2019/48 (Received 2019)
Senate Research Commitee Grants/ SRC/CAP/2021/01 (Received 2021)
International Design Internship (Received 2005)
State Literacy Award 2022 Best Academic and Research Work (English-2021) (Received 2022)
Finalist - Study UK Alumni Awards, British Council, Sri Lanka (2024), Culture and Creativity Award-University of the Arts, London (Received 2024)
Best oral presentation (Received 2018)
Best poster presentation (Received 2017)
Senate Research Commitee Grants/ SRC/ST/2024/37 (Received 2024)
Senate Research Commitee Grants/ SRC/ST/2024/16 (Received 2024)
Senate Research Commitee Grants/ SRC/ST/2020/41 (Received 2020)
Publications*
Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe,".The Dress of Women in Sri Lanka.",National Science Foundation (NSF),2021
Ellawela, D., Gopura, S., & Ferrero-Regis, T.,".Stamps as cultural artifacts: Unveiling historical narratives through stamps of pre-independence Sri Lanka from 1935 to 1947.",National Identities 25th Anniversary Conference,London, United Kingdom,2024,
Thilakarathne, S., Gopura, S., Payne, A.,".The Resurgence of Localism in Fashion: Celebrating the Traditions and Folklore through Storytelling. .",International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institute (IFFTI), 26th Annual Conference,Seoul, Republic of Korea,2024,
Hewagama, J. L., & Gopura, S. ,".Handloom ecosystem: Revival of traditional textile culture of Sri Lanka through mainstream fashion trends.",International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institute (IFFTI), 26th Annual Conference,Seoul, Republic of Korea,2024,
Hewagama, J. L, Gopura, S., Rajapaksa, D. ,".Traditional craft revival: preserving and promoting indigenous handloom textile techniques in Sri Lanka.",4th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage,Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura,2023,161
Thilakarathne , S., Gopura , S., Payne , A.,".Craft Traditions in Folklore: The Craft Symbols and Metaphors in the Folklore of Kuweni.",4th International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage, 247. ,Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura,2023,162
Thilakarathne , S., Gopura , S., Payne, A. ,".Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Exploring the Intersection of Gop Craft in Kohomba Yak Kankariya, Kuweni’s Folklore and Fashion Practice.",9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and4th China - Sri Lanka Communication and Cooperation Forum,Centre for Research and Knowledge Dissemination (CRKD) of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,2023,245
Gopura, G., Payne, A., Thilakarathne, S.,".Visualizing Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Conceptual framework on the adaptation of Oral Traditions into Creative Practices.",Integrated Design Research Conference, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,2023,
Gopura, G., Payne, A., Thilakarathne, S.,".Folklore in fashion-preserving intangible cultural heritage through fashion.",13th International Conference on Humanities, Psychology and Social Sciences,Amsterdam, The Netherlands,2023,
Weerasinghe, U. G. N. D. ,".A study of the traditional textile dyeing techniques of Sri Lankan intangible cultural heritage (Special reference to Pahatha Dumbara craft colony and historical sources).",3rd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH 2021),Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka,2021,
Dr Sumith Gopura, Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe, Prof. Alice Payne, Shashiprabha Thilakarathne ,".The curse of Kuweni, Metaphorical approach to analyze power and style of folklore.",Culture Costume and Dress, The Body Politic: Dress, Identity and Power’,BIRMINGHAM CITY University, Birmingham, United Kingdom,2021,50-56
Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe,".The vintage draping styles in Sri Lanka, Special Reference to Sari During the 20th Century.",The Seventh International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS),Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka,2021,75
Dr Sumith Gopura, Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe, Prof. Alice Payne, Shashiprabha Thilakarathne,".Kuweni, the first female ruler, Characterrization of intangible cultural heritage of folklore.",13th International Conference on Humanities, Psychology and Social Sciences, Amesterdam,Amsterdam, The Netherlands,2021,64-77
Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe, Chinthaka Dharmakeerthi,".Adopting distance learning in Fashion Design education, Collaborative learning approach during Covid 19 pandemic.",SLAIHEE, Higher Education Conference,University of Colombo, Sri Lanka,2021,95-100
UGND Weerasinghe, Dr Ayesha Wickramasinghe,".A Study of Untouched Cultural Inheritance of Sri Lankan Traditional Textile and Apparel Dyeing Techniques concerning Dumbara weaving technique and Archival Material.",3rd International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH) 2021,Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura,2021,146
,".Architecture Stimuli Fashion: Idea Transformation through Symbolism from Inspiration to Design Realization.",UVPA-ICTM Joint International Research Symposium,University of the Visual and Performing Art, Sri Lanka,2019,202
,".Ethnic and Political Dress of Women: Socio-Cultural Influences and Artistic Review in Sri Lankan Context During and After Postcolonial Period.",2ND South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2019,25
Nisansala M. Karunarathne,".Geometrical Locomotion.",International Research Symposium,Sri Lanka Foundation Institute,2018,77
,".Strips Creating Shapes.",International Conference on Arts and Humanities -ICOAH 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,Sri Lanka Foundation Institute,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
Gopura, S.,".Weaving emotions: unraveling the emotional significance of Sri Lankan handloom artistry.",Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences,,2024
S. Thilakarathne, S. Gopura, A. Payne,".Crafting Kuweni’s Legacy: Folklore-Inspired Responsible Dyeing Techniques and Textile Developments.",Fashion Practice ,,2024
Thilakarathne, S., Gopura, S., & Payne, A. ,".The Native Princess of Sri Lanka: The Thematic Metaphorical Approach in Symbolizing Characteristics of Folklore of Kuweni.",The Journal of American Folklore,137/544,2023
Sumith Gopura,".Dreams of Weaving: Creative Practice-Led Approach to Handloom Product Development in Sri Lanka Using Artisans' Socio-Emotional Identities.",Fashion Practice,,2023
,".Creative Interpretation and Product Development, Idea Revolution from Inspiration to Design Realization.",Journal of University of the Visual and Performing Arts,1,2021
,".Creative Interpretation and Product Development: Idea Revolution from Inspiration to Design Realization.",Journal of Visual and Performing Arts,3/1,2020
,".Vivienne Westwood And Her Fashion Mantra.",Journal of University of the Visual and Performing Arts,2/1,2019
,".Artistic Review of Sri Lankan Female Fashion and It’s Movement.",The Journal of Current Trends in Fashion Technology and Textile Engineering,Volume 03, Issue 03,2018
,".The Globalized Sari and Its Sexual Appeal via Femininity.",Journal of University of the Visual and Performing Arts,1,2018
,".The ancient Sri Lankan female clothing details depicted from selected sculptures.",Asian Art, Culture, and Heritage,1/1,2013
State Literacy Award 2022
Best Academic and Research Work (English-2021) for the book ‘The Dress of Women in Sri Lanka’ organized by State Advisory Council Literature Department of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka https://uom.lk/university_news/dr-ayesha-wickramasinghe-wins-state-literacy-award-2022-best-academic-and-research
Completed short-Term research projects:

Dreams of Weaving: Application of socio-emotional identities in new product development in the Sri Lankan Handloom Weaving Industry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMCa7U8U9Fs
Crafts get-together: A new dimension to the Handloom fabric through creative craft collaborations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM6LVFO7vQw
Newspaper Article/ Review
Ananda Coomaraswamy on Arts and Crafts: A Review of Ayesha Wickramasinghe’s ‘The Dress of Women in Sri Lanka’
o 1stphase published on 28/12/2022 The Island Newspaper https://island.lk/ananda-coomaraswamy-on-arts-crafts
o 2ndphase published on 29/12/2022 The Island Newspaper http://island.lk/ananda-coomaraswamy-on-arts-and-crafts/
PRESS COVERAGE (HYPERLINK ENABLED)
‘Kuweni, the eternal woman’ – University of Moratuwa in bringing folklore traditions to fashion – Times online: Features, June 13, 2022 https://sundaytimes.lk/online/features/Kuweni-the-eternal-woman-University-of-Moratuwa-in-bringing-folklore-traditions-to-fashion/5-1137794
“A grand Display of students’ fashion and textile work†The Morning newspaper - July, 25, 2022
‘Sri Lanka Looking Through the Glass’, News Paper Article published on ‘The Sunday Morning, Brunch’, 12/12/2021.https://www.themorning.lk/sri-lanka-through-the-looking-glass/
Wishmitha Athkam Ekamuthuwa: Goleeya Wilasitha Pravanatha saha Sri Lankeya Athyanthra Redi Pili Nirmanakeraneye Anagatha Dishanathiya, News Paper Article published on ‘The Sunday Lankadeepa’, July, 21, 2021.
Mosthara Nirmanakeraneye Nawa Pravanatha, The Sunday Lankadeepa, Thaksalawa, July, 11, 2021
Dreams of Weaving-Socio Emotional Aspect of Handloom Artisans in Sri Lanka’, News Paper Article published on ‘The Sunday Lankadeepa’, 28/03/2021.“සන්නà·à¶½à·’යන්ගේසිහිනවියà·à¶ºà·”ම්â€- ඉරිදà·à¶½à¶‚කà·à¶¯à·“ප- à¶à¶šà·Šà·ƒà¶½à·à·€
‘Dreams of Weaving-Socio Emotional Aspect of Handloom Artisans in Sri Lanka’, News Paper Article published on ‘The Sunday Morning, Brunch’, 18/02/2021.“Dreams of weavingâ€- The Morning newspaper -Brunch section- February 18, 2021
Driving Innovation and Learning through Uncertain Times, University of Moratuwa, Distance Learning Platform, ‘MORA-CRAFT-STUDIO’, Fashion Design and Product Development, News Paper Article published on ‘The Sunday Morning, Brunch’, 15/11/2020.“Driving innovation and learning through the most uncertain of times: The University of Moratuwa’s distance learning platform Mora Craft Studioâ€- The morning newspaper, November 5. 2020
“We are on the cusp of a new era for Sri Lankan Handloomâ€- The Morning newspaper -Brunch section- September 06, 2021 

Lankeeya Athyanthra Redipili Nirmanakeranaye Anagathaya, Sunday Lankadeepa, November, 21, 2021 

We are not Loud Enough about our Artisanal Activities, The University of Moratuwa on their latest research into the handloom industry’, News Paper Article published on ‘The Sunday Morning, Brunch’, 29/11/2020.“We are not loud enough about our artisanal activitiesâ€- The Morning newspaper -The Sunday Morning Brunch section- November 29, 2020
ELECTRONIC MEDIA COVERAGE (HYPERLINK ENABLED)
Nugasewana Nugasewana නිවසේ ඇà¶à·’ පà·à¶»à¶«à·’ ඇඳුම් භà·à·€à·’à¶à· කරමින් නව විලà·à·ƒà·’à¶à·à·€à¶šà·Š නිර්මà·à¶«à¶º කිරීම Rupavahini 2023-01-10, 10 am-10.30 am https://youtu.be/jj3Gq86vqcI
Nugasewana අà¶à·Šà·€à·à¶½ - අපට ගà·à·…පෙන විලà·à·ƒà·’à¶à· 2022-11-15 |Rupavahini 10 am- 10.30 am https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFyXRuVIIgM
විලà·à·ƒà·’à¶à·à·€à·šà·€à¶»à·”ණà·à·€2022-08-21 |Rupavahini 8 am-9.30 am https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TTO1lE6Aj4
Irida Ayubowan (10-04-2022) Rupavahini 9.30am-10am, “සන්නà·à¶½à·’යන්ගේසිහිනවියà·à¶ºà·”ම්â€
Irida Ayubowan, Interview, 10.04.2022, 9.40am current research in Sri Lankan Handloom and Craft sector (20min). https://youtu.be/xXmekH_8SQ8, https://youtu.be/lMCa7U8U9Fs
Kaleidoscopewith Savithri Rodrigo, published on 11/02/2022: Interview regarding the book of ‘The Dress of Women in Sri Lanka’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9QMrSMWCJ4
Sirasa News Article, regarding “Dreams of Weaving: Application of socio-emotional identities in new product development in Sri Lankan Handloom weaving industry†SRC/ ST/2019/ 48, funded project published on 01/ 02/2022:https://youtu.be/m9FMUqIEsQg, https://www.newsfirst.lk/2022/02/01/moratuwa-uni-commences-research-into-handloom-production/
Thilakarathne , S. (2023, February). Featuring PhD study on QUT Textile Autumn Newsletter . Uom.lk. https://uom.lk/textile/news_events/featuring-phd-study-qut-textiler-autumn-newsletter
Thilakarathne , S., Gopura, S., Wickramasinghe, A., & Payne, A. (2023, April). Folklore in Fashion - Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage through Fashion . Bolgoda Plains, 3, 61. https://uom.lk. https://uom.lk/pdf/Bolgoda-Plains-Vol-03-Issue-01.html
Member of Fashion show/ Exhibition curation
Graduation Fashion Show/Exhibition production team member, 2019 and 2020
· 2011https://issuu.com/sumithgopura/docs/graduation_fashion_show_2011
· 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0UcVxAYigE
· 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtlPf2eCXYM
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