Organization Structure of LFSER

Dr. S. W. Samaranayake is an accomplished linguist, educator, and researcher with over 30 years of international experience in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching, academic writing, and curriculum development. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics and has extensive expertise in genre-based pedagogy, oral proficiency development, and discourse analysis. He is a published author and a Certified Peer Reviewer with active engagement in international academic journals and editorial platforms. His professional interests focus on strengthening English language education through research-informed pedagogy and institutional capacity building..

Mr. Mahathma Seneviratne is a senior academic with extensive experience in information technology education, academic leadership, and program management. He currently serves as Senior Lecturer in Information Technology at the Lexicon Institute of Technology, Sri Lanka. He holds an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Peradeniya, along with postgraduate qualifications in Computer Technology from the University of Colombo and Education from the University of Peradeniya. His first degree is a BSc in Physical Science, also from the University of Peradeniya. Mr. Seneviratne has served as a Senior Lecturer in IT at the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE) and as a Lecturer and Research Supervisor at the Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC). His leadership roles include Program Lead for a common degree program at SLTC and Acting Director and Head of Department at SLIATE. His academic and professional interests span IT education, applied research supervision, and higher education program development. As Vice President of LFSER, he contributes to strategic leadership, institutional governance, and the advancement of interdisciplinary social and educational research.

Ms. Sajewani Vanderkoon is a Senior Lecturer, Examiner, Counsellor, and IELTS Trainer with extensive experience in English language education, assessment, and learner support. She holds an MA in Education and a BSc in Teacher Training from India, alongside professional qualifications including LTCL and ATCL (UK), and LCALSDA (TESOL), Sri Lanka. Her credentials are complemented by a Diploma in English (VCM), UK, and a Diploma in Teaching (Pre/Primary Education), Sri Lanka. An accomplished communicator and educator, she has received the Gold Medal from LAMDA (Public Speaking), UK, as well as national recognition in Sri Lanka with Gold Awards in Prose Reading and the Light of Asia competition. Her interdisciplinary expertise extends to counselling and psychotherapy, with an HND in Family Counselling and ongoing postgraduate training in Psychotherapy (SLF). She is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, with research interests spanning language education, assessment, and learner wellbeing. Ms. Sajeewani serves as the Secretary of LFSER and supports the organization’s governance through administrative coordination, documentation, and official correspondence.

Ms. Thushara Samanmalee Samaranayake is an experienced corporate professional with over 13 years of expertise in executive support, travel and administrative operations, stakeholder management, and process improvement within multinational companies. Currently serving as Assistant Manager of Executive Support at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in Colombo, she is known for her strengths in team leadership, service excellence, and operational efficiency. Thushara is now pursuing an MSc in Public Procurement and Supply Chain Management, blending her practical experience with advanced academic knowledge of supply chain, governance, and organizational systems. Ms. Thusahara is responsible for overseeing the financial management of LFSER, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with audit requirements.

Mr. Roshan Ranatunga is an ICT academic and higher education professional with extensive experience in teaching, academic administration, and applied information systems development. He currently serves as a Lecturer (Grade II) in the Department of ICT at the Leading Private University in Sri Lanka, contributing to undergraduate instruction and curriculum development in computing and information systems. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Management Information Systems from University College Dublin, Ireland. He has completed coursework for an MSc in Computer Science at the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya. His professional career spans academia and industry, including prior appointments as a lecturer, program coordinator, program manager, and software engineer in recognized higher education institutions in Sri Lanka. Mr. Ranatunga’s academic and professional interests include ICT education, software systems development, project management, and digital literacy, with a strong commitment to community engagement and knowledge dissemination. Mr. Ranatunga serves as an Executive Committee Member, contributing to LFSER's program coordination and institutional development initiatives.

Miss Pabasara Gunawardana is an English Language Lecturer with over ten years of professional experience in secondary, vocational, and higher education settings. Her expertise includes university-level English proficiency development, academic writing, ESL instruction, and professional communication, with a strong emphasis on graduate employability. She has extensive experience supporting hospitality and management programs, aligning language outcomes with institutional quality assurance frameworks and industry standards. Her academic interests include curriculum development, language assessment design, IELTS preparation, applied research, and strengthening English Language Teaching Units within higher education institutions. Miss Pabasara supports research and training activities conducted by the LFSER.

Miss Meleesha Germain De Silva is a dedicated ESL teacher and language trainer with over eight years of experience teaching English to diverse learner populations. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Education at UCAM University, Spain, and holds advanced qualifications, including TESOL Level 7 and Cambridge C1 Advanced certification. Her professional expertise includes classroom instruction, tutoring, curriculum design, and learner assessment, with a strong focus on examination preparation. As a registered teacher at the Institute of Music, Speech, and Speaking Skills, she applies innovative, learner-centered methodologies to address the demands of 21st-century English language education. Miss Maleesha is responsible for community outreach and partnerships of LFSER.