Dr. Ramesh Ramasamy | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Professional Experience💼

Dr. Ramesh is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya, where he has taught since 2013. His career includes roles as a visiting lecturer for various postgraduate programs, a program officer for the World University Service of Canada, and a research assistant at the Center for Policy Alternatives. Additionally, he has been involved in several outreach and human rights programs, further expanding his impact beyond academia. 🧑‍🏫

Research Interest📊🔍

His research interests include human rights, minority rights, good governance, gender-based violence, and international conflict resolution. Dr. Ramesh is particularly passionate about exploring the intersections of governance and human rights, focusing on critical issues affecting South Asia and global contexts. His work addresses pressing societal challenges, making a meaningful contribution to both academic literature and policy development. 🕊️📖

Awards and Honors

Dr. Ramesh’s work has garnered international recognition, including his participation in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Education in the Digital Age, organized by the U.S. Department of Educational and Cultural Affairs. His leadership in outreach programs and his roles as an academic and resource person in various human rights and governance initiatives further highlight his dedication and expertise in his field. 🏆🎖

Achievements💼

• PhD in Public Administration from the University of Bergen, Norway, under the NORHED Project on Policy and Governance Studies in South Asia (2017). 🎓
• Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya, since 2013. 🧑‍🏫
• Visiting Lecturer for multiple universities, including programs on Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Ruhuna and postgraduate courses at the University of Colombo. 🌐
• International Collaboration: Participated in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Education in the Digital Age, organized by the U.S. Department of Educational and Cultural Affairs (2021). 🌍
• Outreach Program Coordinator at the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, contributing to community engagement and social development initiatives. 🤝
• Academic Coordinator at the Center for the Study of Human Rights, University of Peradeniya, teaching minority rights, human rights mechanisms, and governance. ⚖️
• Resource person for the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in a joint certificate program on women in politics (2018 onwards). 👩‍💼
• Research Assistant at the Center for Policy Alternatives, Colombo, contributing to policy research and advocacy (2005-2008). 📑
• Fluent in English, Tamil, and Sinhala, facilitating research and teaching in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts. 🗣️
• Multiple diplomas and advanced certificates in human rights, conflict, and peacebuilding from recognized institutions. 🎖

Publications top noted 📖

• Governance and administration in Sri Lanka: trends, tensions, and prospects
  R. Ramasamy (2020)
  📖 Public Administration and Policy 23 (2), 187-198
  Citations: 24
• Does Trust Matter? An Inquiry on Citizens’ Trust in Public Institutions of Sri Lanka
  R. Ramesh (2017)
  📖 Millennial Asia 8 (02), 123-145
  Citations: 22
• Quality of government, public service delivery, and institutional impartiality in ethnically polarized societies: evidence for policymakers
  R. Ramasamy (2020)
  📖 Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration 42 (1), 46-60
  Citations: 16
• Sri Lanka’s plantation communities: Public service delivery, ethnic minorities, and citizenship rights
  R. Ramasamy (2018)
  📖 South Asia Research 38 (3_suppl), 43S-60S
  Citations: 15
• Corruption–poverty nexus: evidence from panel ARDL approach for SAARC countries
  T. Vinayagathasan, R. Ramesh (2022)
  📖 Asian Journal of Comparative Politics 7 (4), 707-726
  Citations: 9
• Do Governance Indicators Matter for Economic Growth? The Case of Sri Lanka
  T.V.R. Ramesh (2019)
  📖 Indian Journal of Public Administration 65 (02), 430-450
  Citations: 8
• Public administration in Sri Lanka: An inquiry into structure, reforms, and management
  K. Liyanage, R. Ramesh, N. Sivakumar (2019)
  📖 Civil Service Management and Administrative Systems in South Asia, 281-304
  Citations: 7
• Accountability, Transparency and Corruption in Decentralized Governance: A case of Local Government in Sri Lanka
  M.M.I.R.D. R. Ramesh (2013)
  📖 Proceedings of the Third International Symposium of the South Eastern …
  Citations: 6
• The impact of corruption, rule of law, accountability, and government expenditure on government effectiveness: Evidence from Sri Lanka
  R. Ramesh, T. Vinayagathasan (2024)
  📖 Journal of Asian and African Studies 59 (6), 1843-1866
  Citations: 5
• Youth radicalization and violent extremism: A study of pathways in the post-war context of Sri Lanka
  R. Ramasamy (2023)
  📖 Journal of Youth Studies 26 (2), 229-249
  Citations: 5
• How Equal is Access to Public Services? The Impact of Sociodemographic Background on Public Service Delivery in Sri Lanka
  R. Ramesh (2020)
  📖 Journal of Developing Societies 37 (01), 2-29
  Citations: 4
• Key challenges of studying public administration in developing countries: An exploration from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
  H.M. Baniamin, R. Ramasamy (2023)
  📖 International and Comparative Public Administration Education, 36-53
  Citations: 3
• Public Administration in Sri Lanka: An Inquiry into Structure, Reforms, and Management
  N.S. K. Liyanage, R. Ramesh (2018)
  📖 Civil Service Management and Administrative Systems in South Asia, 281-304
  Citations: 3
• Institutional trust paradox: Understanding the dynamics of trust among different ethnic groups in Sri Lanka
  R. Ramasamy, H.M. Baniamin (2022)
  📖 Contemporary South Asia 30 (4), 481-495
  Citations: 2