Reading for M.Phil. in Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering, Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

B.Sc. in Agriculture (Special), Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Specialized in Agricultural Engineering.

“Dr. D.M. Jinadasa” Gold Medal Holder for the Most Outstanding Performance in the Department of Agricultural Engineering and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

“Prof. K.D.N. Weerasinghe” Gold Medal Holder for the Most Outstanding Performance in the Department of Agricultural Engineering Specialization Module, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Teaching Experiences

September 2017 – Up to date - Lecturer (Probationary) in Farm Power and Machinery, Department of Agricultural Engineering and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

August 2018- December 2018 - Visiting Lecturer in Automobile Mechanics and Maintenace, University College of Kuliyapitiya.

June 2018- October 2018 - Visiting Lecturer in Engineering Drawing , University College of  Anuradhapura.

April 2016 – September 2017 – Lecturer (Probationary) in Farm Machinery Technology, Division of Mechanical Technology, University College of Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka.

September 2015 – March 2016 - Temporary Demonstrator (Agricultural Engineering), Department of Agricultural Engineering and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Administrative Experience

February 2017 – July 2017 – Acting Assistance Registrar, University College of Kuliyapitiya.

One-day Training Program on Mechanical and Civil Engineering equipment conducted by G.U.N.T. Geratebau GmbH at G.U.N.T. General sales company (PVT) Ltd. Sri Lanka 2016.

One Month In-Plant Training Program at Farm Mechanization research Centre, Mahailluppallama, Sri Lanka, from February 2015 to March 2015.

Training program on Operation and Maintenance of Micro Irrigation systems at Farm Machinery Training Center (FMTC), Anuradhapura. Sri Lanka 2014.

Training Program on Soft Skills Development, at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2014.

Course of Training on “Post-Harvest Technologies”, Institute of Post-Harvest Technology, Anuradhapura, 2013.

Course of Training on “Operation and Maintenance of Two Wheel and Four Wheel Tractors”, West German Farm Mechanization Training Centre, Anuradhapura, 2013.

Course of Training on “Operation and Maintenance of Farm Machineries”, West German Farm Mechanization Training Centre, Anuradhapura, 2013.

Training program on Induce Breeding and Seed Production at National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka (NAQDA) 2013.

Training program on Mushroom Cultivation in Shiitake Mushroom Private limited. Diulapitiya Sri Lanka 2011.

Contributed as a member of Time table Committee of End Semester Examination ( August/ September 2018), Faculty of Agriculture Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Contributed as a resource person to " Thirasara Mandapaya" Radio program broadcasteed by Rajarata Sewaya.

Recognized the Commitment to “Wanni Innoveta – 2015” Exhibition Representing the Department of Agricultural Engineering and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

VPT Dhananjaya, DMSH Dissanayake, and EJ Kosgollegedara, Effect of Aeration on production rateand Nutritional level of Enriched compost (Undergraduate Research Symposium 2019-RUSL).

KMNM Jayasena, PD Kahandage, EJ Kosgollegedara, and UGAI Sirisena, Development of a portable, Height Adjustable, and safe Smoker for Chasing Giant Honeybees (Apis drosata) (Undergraduate Research Symposium 2019-RUSL).

DRP Ransingha, PD Kahandage, EJ Kosgollegedara, Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of a Pull Type Single Row Mize Seeder (Undergraduate Research Symposium 2019-RUSL).

MPDDK Bandara, EJ Kosgollegedara, PD Kahandage, GVTV Weerasooriya,TMR Dissanayake, Development of infrared –assisted Dried Air dryer for drying of Fresh Pepper(Undergraduate Research Symposium 2018-RUSL).

NS Abeysingha, JPHU Jayanetthi, EJ Kosgollegedara, S Hamme, Variation in Soil parameters in the Thaulla Area of Ulankulama Tank at Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. (Twenty First International Forestry and Environment Symposium,2016)

EJ Kosgollegedara, PD Kahandage, GVTV Weerasooriya, Mechanization of Growing Media Preparation for Small and Medium scale Mushroom Enterprises, (Undergraduate Research Symposium 2015-RUSL).

Member of the Faculty of Agriculture, Alumni Association – Rajarata.

Co- Supervisor of the undergarduate research project titled  "Development of infrared –assisted Dried Air dryer for drying of Fresh Pepper" -2018.

Co- Supervisor of the undergarduate research project titled " Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of a Pull Type Single Row Mize Seeder"-2019.

Co- Supervisor of the undergarduate research project titled " Development of a portable, Height Adjustable, and safe Smoker for Chasing Giant Honeybees (Apis drosata)" -2019.

Co- Supervisor of the undergarduate research project titled " Effect of Aeration on production rate  and Nutritional level of Enriched compost" -2019.