CAREER SUMMARY
I am a Sri Lankan Clinical Psychologist currently serving at the SLIIT Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, School of Psychology. Previously, I worked as a Clinical Psychologist at the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) and as a Research Officer at the Demand Reduction Program (DAP) of the Colombo Plan from 2017 to 2021. I am also a Faculty Affiliate at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), University of Colombo, and a Visiting Lecturer for both state and non-state sector universities. My research expertise spans multiple areas, including trauma, stress, and psychometric assessments.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)University of Colombo 2010
Bachor of Arts (Psychology) University of Peradeniya 2006
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
Clinical researchs, Relationship and couple inerventions, Social justice & distributive justice in marginalized communities. Psychometric assessment.
Memberships
MY PUBLICATIONS
Journal Publications
- • Jessica E. Lambert, Alyssa Banford Witting, Shayne Anderson, Lakmal Ponnamperuma and Thulitha Wickrama "Posttraumatic cognitions and depressive symptoms in war and disaster affected widows in Sri Lanka: The role of community support"
- Lambert, J., Banford Witting, A., James, S., Ponnamperuma, L., Wickrama, T. "Toward Understanding Posttraumatic Stress and Depression among Trauma-Affected Widows in Sri Lanka"
- Jessica E. Lambert, Alyssa Banford Witting, Lakmal Ponnamperuma and Thulitha Wickrama "Subjective reactions to international research participation: An illustration of ethical considerations with women heading households in Sri Lanka"
- 1. Gomes, J. C., Ponnamperuma, L. & Hettiarachchi, A. "A Comparison of Mental Well-being among Female Undergraduates in Sri Lanka based on Relationship Status"
- Shymal, K.A.K, Chamanki, N. H. I., Weliwita, K. T. M., Himasha, U. K. T., Rathnayake, H. M. S. C., & Ponnamperuma, L. "Leveraging "
- 1. Ponnamperuma, L., Godamunne, P., & Hegoda Arachchi, R. "Token economies and behavioural change: An evaluation of their effectiveness on male children in Sri Lankan child development centers"
- Upadya Chathumini, J. K. D., & Ponnamperuma "Stressful symphony: Exploring the role of work stress on the employee commitment and job performance of Sri Lankan IT professionals"
- Ponnamperuma, L., Hettiarachchi, A., Jayakodi, P., & Abeysinghe, A. "Construction and Validation of Academic Stress Scale for 18-35-year-old Sri Lankan University Students"
- 4. Pathiraja, G. A. P. S. S. O., & Ponnamperuma, L. "Translation and validation of the ‘Indian Scale for Assessment of Autism’ on a Sinhala-speaking population of 3- to 12-year-olds in Colombo and Gampaha Districts"
- Hewage, K. P., & Ponnamperuma, L. "Factors predicting academic procrastination with special reference to self-esteem, self-efficacy, and stress among undergraduates in the Western Province of Sri Lanka"
