Editorial Board Memberships
- President of the Editorial Committee of the International Research Conference (KDU IRC) in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Editorial board member of the KDU Coffee Table Book, 2022
- Editorial board member of the KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS) since 2017
- Editorial board member of the Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities (JMSH) since 2016
- An editor of the KDU Coffee Table Book, 2015
- An editor of the Annual KDU Magazine, The Silhouette since 2003
Edited Books
- Co-editor of the book titled Megha: (In)visible lines of creativity in trilingual expression, published by KDU in 2020
- Editor of the book titled Words Epitomizing Leadership: Voice of Major General Milinda Peiris as Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University published in 2016
Other editorial work
- Editing Abstract Books of International Research Symposium (IRS) and International Research Conference (IRC) since 2008 (President Editorial Board IRC since 2017)
- Editing the Proceedings of the International Research Symposium (IRS) and International Research Conference (IRC) since 2008
- Drafting and editing the first KDU Corporate Plan 2010-2015 and editing all subsequent Corporate Plans of KDU
- Editing research papers of the Journal of the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (SLCS) in 2020
- Editing By Laws for the Conduct of Examinations for Degree Programmes of KDU (Applicable for Intake 35 onwards)
- Editing By Laws of the Faculty of Defence and Strategic Studies for the Conduct of Degree Programmes of KDU (Applicable for Intake 35 onwards)
- Editing the Concept paper for KDU War Memorial in 2021
- Editing the Concept paper for the establishment of the Faculty of Criminal Justice in 2021
- Editing the Curriculum Review and Development Policy of FMSH in 2021
Books
- Amaratunga, WAAK; Willarachchi, DDL, Anandawansa, BDK, Gunasekara, DSCDP. (Ed.). (2023). Megha – 2: (In)visible lines of creativity in trilingual expression. KDU Press
- Amaratunga, K. (2022). රසකැවිලි වෙළෙන්දා. KDU Press, Sri Lanka 1, 215
- Anandawansa, BDK; Amaratunga, WAAK; Willarachchi, DDL; Gunasekara, DSCDP. (Ed.). (2020). Megha – 2: (In)visible lines of creativity in trilingual expression. KDU
- Amaratunga, K. (Ed). (2016). Words Epitomizing Leadership: Voice of Maj Gen Milinda Peiris as Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. Ratmalana:
- Amaratunga, K. (Ed). (2013). Sri Lanka as a Hub in Asia: the Way Forward, Proceedings of the Annual Symposium 2013 of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Ratmalana: KDU.
Referred Journal articles
- Abeyawickrama W and Amaratunga K (2021). Preliminary Findings of an Analysis of the COVID-19 English Terminology Used in Electronic News Media in Sri Lanka
19 Preliminary Findings of an Analysis (19).pdf (kdu.ac.lk)
- Jayawardane MM, Amaratunga WAAK and Randeni G (2020). A New Model towards Sustainable Socio-Economic and Political Stability: Case Study Based on the Experience of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) 9 (12), 1446-1468
A New Model towards Sustainable Socio-Economic and Political Stability: Case Study Based on the Experience of Sri Lanka (researchgate.net)
- Jayawardane MM and Amaratunga, WAAK (2019). The Buddhist Perspective of Interpretivism as a Philosophical Base for Social Science Research. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) 8 (10), 1636-1642
- Jayawardane MM and Amaratunga WAAK (2018). Pluralism: Research Methodology for Social Sciences. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) 7 (10), 979 – 984
- Kothalawala, CJ, Kothalawala, TD & Amaratunga, K. (2015). Tracing the Development of Approaches of Needs Analysis in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). In Goonasekara C. Inculcating Professionalism for National Development, Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Ratmalana: KDU.
Other articles
- Amaratunga, K. (2012). Total Quality Management (TQM) for Organizational Success in Silhouette, 2012/2013, Annual Journal of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. KDU: Ratmalana
- Amaratunga, K. (2006). Suggestopaedia: A New Experience in Language Teaching in Silhouette 2005/2006, Annual Journal of General sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy. KDA: Ratmalana
- Amaratunga, K. (2002). Application of Aesthetic Reading with a Critical Appraisal of the Dark Room by RK Narayan in Silhouette, 2001/2002, Annual Journal of General sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy. KDA: Ratmalana
- Amaratunga K. (2001). King Lear Through Maname: A Tragic Vision in Comparison in Silhouette, 2000/2001, Annual Journal of General sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy. KDA: Ratmalana
Conference papers
- Jayasinghe, VU; Amaratunga, WAAK; Abeyawickrema, JPWK; Rajapakse, RMNP. (2023). Motivational Factors of Undergraduates for Reading in English: A Case Study of Successful Cases. 7th International Research Conference 2023, Uwa Wellassa University Sri Lanka (IRCUWU2023)
- Abeyawickrama W and K Amaratunga K. (2021) Preliminary Findings of an Analysis of the COVID-19 English Terminology Used in Electronic News Media in Sri Lanka presented at KDU-IRC 2021
- Kothalawala, CJ, Kothalawala, TD & Amaratunga, K. (2015). Tracing the Development of Approaches of Needs Analysis in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) presented at KDU-IRC 2015
Unpublished thesis
- Amaratunga, K. (2010). Pronunciation Difficulties of Officer Cadets of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University when Making Presentations in English. Unpublished MPhil thesis. University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
- Amaratunga K. (1996). Phenomenology in William Wallace’s Poetry. Unpublished BA (Special) Dissertation
Graduate supervision
- Impact of Induction Training on Job Performances: Special Emphasis on Police Officers in Sri Lanka Police Department by ASP Inoka Liyanage, 2022
- Standardization of Selection Criteria in the Employment of Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in Training Establishments by Maj GBMP Galahitiya SLE, (DSCSC – 2021)
- Policies for Developing Middle Grade Officers’ Skills in Command and Staff Aspects by Maj VIR Dewpura, (DSCSC – 2021)
- Identifying Challenges in English Language Learning and Teaching at Government Schools in Ampara District by Group Captain HWR Chandima KDU/MSM/15/02, 2020
- Analyzing the Effectiveness of Utilizing Engineering Graduates within the Army Organization by Capt RPMTDB Rathmalawinna (DSCSC 2020)
- The Impact of National Cadet Corps of Sri Lanka on Educational, Social and Economic Outcomes: The Case of the Western Province by Maj Dhanushka Kumara (DSCSC 2020)
- Factors Causing a High Failure Rate in Current Affairs Paper in Captain to Major Promotion Examination in the Sri Lanka Army by Maj Maduranga Wanigasuriya (DSCSC 2020)
- Enhancement of English Competency among Junior Officers in Sri Lanka Army in the Gemunu Watch by Capt. Banish Silva, (DSCSC 2019)
- Enhancement of English Competency among Senior Non-commissioned Officers in Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers to Achieve the High Standard of Professionalism in Post War Scenario by Major LLCS Cabraal SLE, (DSCSC 2019)
- The Role of English Movies in Improving Chinese College Students English Language Learning by Maj Jin Yonxin, (DSCSC 2019)
- The Impact of English Language Communication Skills on Academic Performance of Undergraduates by Maj AU Kuruppu, KDU/MS/M/13/05. (2018)
- The difficulties faced by other rank field commissioned officers in Sri Lanka army due to their inadequate English language competencies by Maj Gayan Somakeerthi, (DSCSC 2018)
