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Bandara Bandaranayake

Dr. Bandara Bandaranayake completed his B.Ed. (Honors) Degree and MPhil Degree at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and earned his PhD from Monash University, Australia, on a Monash Graduate Scholarship.After completing his first degree, Dr. Bandaranayake joined the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka, where he served as a secondary school teacher before advancing to senior administrative roles in the Education Service. Following his PhD and a brief tenure at Monash University, he transitioned to the public service. Over the course of three decades, he held senior positions at the Department of Internal Affairs (New Zealand), the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development (Australia), and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Australia).Dr. Bandaranayake's research interests span evolutionary psychology, educational psychology, cultural anthropology, educational governance, ethics and integrity, public sector reforms, and public policy. He has authored several books and numerous journal articles in these fields.Currently, Dr. Bandaranayake is engaged in psychotherapy practice and independent research, continuing to contribute to his areas of expertise with a focus on both theoretical insights and practical applications.