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Mrs. M.N. Vineeshiya

BA (SUSL), MA ( Colombo), PhD- Reading ( Peradeniya)

Senior Lecturer (Gr. II)

Department of Social Studies
  • Central Campus, Department of Social Studies,Faculty of HSS, Room 12, 2nd Floor, Faculty of HSS, OUSL, Nawala
  • Office: +94 (0)11 2853777, Ext: 2407
  • spath@ou.ac.lk

I am a Senior Lecturer (II) in the Department of Social Studies at The Open University of Sri Lanka, with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and social consultancy. My academic background is rooted in sociology and anthropology, and I am passionate about connecting academic knowledge with real-world applications.

Throughout my career, I have engaged in a wide range of interdisciplinary research projects related to environmental sociology, gender, education, social justice, and public policy. I have collaborated with national and international organizations on issues such as solid waste management, climate action, media freedom, and human rights. These projects have allowed me to work closely with diverse communities and contribute to evidence-based advocacy and policy recommendations.

I have published in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to books and national reports. In addition to my academic work, I have served as a curriculum developer, guest lecturer, trainer, and consultant. I am skilled in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and proficient in tools such as NVivo, SPSS.

I strongly believe in inclusive and socially responsive education and research. My goal is to continue fostering meaningful academic-community partnerships that drive positive social change.

Environmental Sociology, Urban Sociology, Development Sociology, Sociology of Sexuality sociology of entrepreneurship, Sociology of Work and Organization, Military Sociology, Action Sociology

Gender Studies, urban studies, Rural Studies, family and marriage, waste management, social policy and social development, work and work organization, social psychological studies, Applied Social Research

My ongoing sociological research focuses on how slacktivism effect on ethical purchasing habitts of online environmental activities Sri Lanka. This research is framed in to understand the environmental slacktivism in Sri Lanka and how far it directed towards environmental sustainability discourses in the country.  

My previous research work focuses on participatory aspects of solid waste management and it analyzed how community participation can effectively use in handling solid waste among the urban and sub-urban communities in Sri Lanka

  • Mahees M.T.M & Vineeshiya, M.N, Thennakoon D.R (2021). Historical Analysis of Human-Elephant conflict of Sri Lanka; An Envionmnetal Sociological Review. Baththaramulla. Sameera Publishers.   (Forth coming)
  • Vineeshiya, M.N,2021, “Sri Lankawe kelikasala arbudaya; Samaja Sanskrutika pethikada pilibanda Wimasumak” In book Social Problems [ed MTM Mahees], Baththaramulla. Sameera Publishers.
  • Jayaprsad W.M.J and Vineeshiya M.N. Introduction to Social Problems. Gimhara Publishers (Forth coming)
  • Vineeshiya, M.N., , 2017. Kasala Kalamanakaranaye Balangoda Adarshaya. Desathiya News Megazine. October 2017.
  • Vineeshiya, M.N,2010, Why the knowledge of Sociology is Important in studying Military? Article for the annual publication of the Military Academy Diyathalawa – TORCH 2010
  • Vineeshiya, M.N. 2010, “Sabaragamu perani ahara sanskruthiya”old food culture in Sabaragamuwa. “sabargamu Urumayn”.Centre for Indigenous community studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • Vineeshiya, M.N. 2010, “Adyathana Samaja Viparyasa Hamuwe Abiyogayata Laku Paramparika Vedi jana Ahara ratawa” veddha’s food culture challenged by contemporary social changes “sabargamu Urumayn”. Centre for Indigenous community studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
  • Vineeshiya, M.N,2013, “Patron Client Relationship” In book Political Sociology [ed Handaragama Saman], Baththaramulla. Sameera Publishers.
  • Vineeshiya, M. N. (2024). The role of local culture in shaping sustainable waste management practices in economically diverse communities. ආඛ්යාන (Narrations), 9(2). Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Community Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
  • Fernando, T. L. D., Ranasinghe, K., Vineeshiya, N., & Rohan, G. W. A. (2024, October 16). Improving student persistence in open and distance learning: An investigation of demotivational challenges.( Full paper). presented at the 37th AAOU Annual Conference, online.
  • Fernando, T. L. D., Vineeshiya, N., Bozkurt, A., & Ranasinghe, K. (2024). Identification of factors contributing to the dropout rate in open and distance learning systems. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL). https://doi.org/xxxxx. ISSN: 1492-3831
  • Vineeshiya, M.N. 2024, A Book Review of “Liquid Love: On the Frailty of Human Bonds “ The Asian Journal of Politics and Society (AJPS) . ISSN 2989-011x Volume 01 | Issue 02 | July-December 2023 Article 05  (Full paper)
  • Mahees M.T.M & Vineeshiya, M.N (2020) Model of rational participation; A case study of solid waste management process of urban communities in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge (IJIRK) (Full paper) ISSN: 2213-1356
  • Vineeshiya, M.N. & Mahees M.T.M 2020. Political ecological analysis of solid waste disposal in Sri Lanka; A Content Analysis of Newspaper Articles, International Journal of Education and Research (Forth coming).
  • Vineeshiya, M.N. & Mahees M.T.M 2019. Environmental attitudes and discourses of community participation in solid waste management. International Educational Applied Research Journal. IEARJ ( E-ISSN: 2456-6713) (Full paper)
  • Vineeshiya, M.N. 2018, solid waste management through effective community participation. Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance. (Full paper)
  • Vineeshiyam M.N. 2017. “Jeewavidyathmaka Lingikathwaye Samaja Nirmithaya” Social construction of Human Sexuality. Akyana (Narrations) Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Community . Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (Full paper)
  • Vineeshiya, M.N. & Mahees M.T.M 2016 “Gender Perspective of Community Participation in Solid Waste Management; a case of Balangoda urban council Sri Lanka. 7th international conference on sustainable build environment. (Full paper)
  • Vineeshiya, M.N. 2016, “watukara Stiyage Deshapalana Niyojanaya Pilibanda Samaja Vidyathmaka Wimarshanayak” Political participation of women in plantation sector. Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance. (Full paper)
  • Vineeshiya, M.N. 2010, “Madyama Panthika Paul sansthawa Kerehi wana Rupavahiniye balapema” Television impact on Middle class family. Sabaragamuwa University Shasthreeya Sangrahaya. (Full paper)
  • Vineeshiya, M.N. 2010, “The Impact of Television on Sri Lankan Middle Class Family Unit: A Sociological Study” Insym. 3rd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
  • Pradeep, K.G. &Vineeshiya, M.N. 2011, “Women Contribution in Garbage  Management inside the Family unit” 4th national geography conference, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Priyanthi, P.M.T.S & Vineeshiya, M.N. 2012, “A sociological study of street dwellers and the process of rehabilitation” Insym. 4th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
  • Vineeshiya, M.N,Rathnayake, H.2012. Impact of sexually related internet usage on altering attitudes of youth (A social-psychological study with special reference to university students). RASSL. 5th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.
  •  Amarasiri K.L.A, Vineeshiya, M.N. 2012, “A Sociological study on socio economic and cultural changes of Tsunami resettlers” IRCHS. First International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences. University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Jayasuriya  S.H.L.S, Vineeshiya, M.N. 2014. A Sociological Study on Social Attitude towards Divorced Women. First annual research session of social sciences and languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
  • Godage N. Vineeshiya, M.N. 2014. A sociological study on social attitude towards the soldier in post war context of Sri Lanka. First annual research session of social sciences and languages. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
  • Jayasooriya S.H.L.H, Vineeshiya, M.N. 2014 A Sociological Study on Social Attitude towards Divorced Women. 14th National Convention on Women Studies. Center for women Research (CENWOR) (Full paper)
  • S.D.R. Tennakoon and Vineeshiya M.N(2025) ‘The unexpected reality of water insecurity & adaptability of women: Rural community case in Sri Lanka’ Committing Sociology of Social Impact. Canadian Sociological Association June 9 through Friday, June 13 2025

Attended in supervision of undergraduate’s dissertations for four academic years of the department of Social sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Reviewer for Management of Environmental Quality- an International Journal. Emerald Insights. ISSN 1477-7835

Reviewer for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), ISSN No. 2454-6186

Member of Sociology Alumina Association University of Colombo

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