In collaboration with the Climigration Network research team, I investigate Community Land Trusts (CLTs) as a method for climate adaptation. My primary responsibility is to conduct desk research on the federal policy landscape, examining how federal frameworks enable or prevent CLT development in this context. This research will be integrated into the “toolkit” introduction to provide context on CLTs. Additionally, I assist the main research team in identifying and reaching out to case studies… Show more In collaboration with the Climigration Network research team, I investigate Community Land Trusts (CLTs) as a method for climate adaptation. My primary responsibility is to conduct desk research on the federal policy landscape, examining how federal frameworks enable or prevent CLT development in this context. This research will be integrated into the “toolkit” introduction to provide context on CLTs. Additionally, I assist the main research team in identifying and reaching out to case studies of Community Land Trusts. Show less

Research Assistant for the Forced Migration & Policy Responses in an Era of Global Change Tier I Project during the 2023-2024 academic cycle.

Assisted month long study abroad program to Tokyo, Japan. Managed needs of 34 students. Supported the program with program planning, connecting with local NPOs, assignment creation, grading, Japanese to English translations, city navigations, logistics management and overall student mental health support.

I had the chance to take part in a research assistantship of Professor David Green’s journal chapter “Everyday Nationalism” and Immigration in an Aging Society: an Analysis of Immigrant Perception in Japan. The paper is concerned with the relationships between nationalist sentiment, public opinion towards immigration, and population aging in Japan. While the link between nationalism and an anti-immigrant stance is long established, population aging is a relatively new, confounding issue. Using… Show more I had the chance to take part in a research assistantship of Professor David Green’s journal chapter “Everyday Nationalism” and Immigration in an Aging Society: an Analysis of Immigrant Perception in Japan. The paper is concerned with the relationships between nationalist sentiment, public opinion towards immigration, and population aging in Japan. While the link between nationalism and an anti-immigrant stance is long established, population aging is a relatively new, confounding issue. Using data from the 2015 Japan General Social Survey, this paper argues that rapid population aging is having a mitigating effect on negative feelings toward immigration, counteracting some of the nationalist tendencies exhibited in Japanese society. My task was to conduct the early on background literature for the paper, conduct the data analysis under supervision of the Professor and help in co-writing the paper. Show less

Job Tree Japan is a Nagoya University venture corporation. It helps international students to find jobs in Japan. We have over 150+ positions from 50+ currently open for both humanities and STEM subjects. My task in the company as a student intern is to analyse international student data, induct online advertising, plan job hunting events, job coaching and write articles that helps international students in Japan to understand job hunting culture of Japan. Some article I’ve published:… Show more Job Tree Japan is a Nagoya University venture corporation. It helps international students to find jobs in Japan. We have over 150+ positions from 50+ currently open for both humanities and STEM subjects. My task in the company as a student intern is to analyse international student data, induct online advertising, plan job hunting events, job coaching and write articles that helps international students in Japan to understand job hunting culture of Japan. Some article I’ve published: Let's talk about job-hunting with a TOYOTA Employee (23rd January, 2022) https://www.job-tree-japan.com/#/articles/14Here is How International Students in Japan Can Continue Job Hunting After Graduation!! https://www.job-tree-japan.com/#/articles/18 Show less

Univents is a website that gathers all your university events in just one place in both English and Japanese. UniTeam aims to improve international students’ campus life by providing easy access to information.- Working towards development of Univents website - working in the management team of Univents in order to Expand to other universities. (Hokkaido Univ, Kyoto Univ, Toyohashi Univ)

Organised events and provided services to help international students integrate Japanese university life.Served as the president in 2020. Find out more information about our organisation here:https://instagram.com/cofsa.nu?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Volunteered in Street campaigns in Nagoya to raise awareness and support for refugees in Japan.

Commonwealth Corporation is a Sri Lankan vehicle company in Ward Place Colombo that imports Japanese and European vehicles brand new and through auctions since 1978.