Developing an online database for the analysis of early Brahmi inscriptions in Sri Lanka.

• Introduction to Anthropology 

• Anthropological Heritage

• History of Archaeology

• Ancient Art and Architecture Sri Lanka and India

• Sri Lanka and India Epigraphy and Numismatic

• Paleography and Epigraphy

• Numismatics

• Member, The Sri Lanka Council of Archaeologists (2017–Present)

• Organizing Committee Member, International Conference on Heritage as Soft Power, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya (2019)

• Academic and Organizing Committee Member, International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya (2017)

• Student Counsellor, University of Kelaniya (2015–2017)

• Publication Committee Member, 3rd Biennial Conference of the International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH), Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya (2015)

• Member of the Conference Secretariat, Undergraduate Research Conference on Archaeology, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya (2014)

• Conference Tour Committee Member, Culture, Globalization and the Developing World: International Conference on Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya (2013)

• Venue Manager (Art History, Ancient Architecture and Epigraphy Sessions), 3rd International Conference of the Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA), University of Kelaniya (2010)

• Book Exhibition Committee Member, 3rd International Conference of the Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA), University of Kelaniya (2010)

• Review Board Member, Chiranthana: Electronic Journal of Historical Studies (2024)

• Reviewer Panel Member, Trivalent: Journal of Archaeology, Tourism and Anthropology, Vol. 1 (2021)

• Co-Chair, International Conference on Heritage as Soft Power, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya (2019)

• Editor, Amarabhinandana: Prof. A.A.D. Amarasekara Felicitation Volume, Central Cultural Fund (2018)

• Editor, Puranaya, Volume II, Godage Brothers (2018)

• Editor, Archaeologia Zeylanica, Vol. 2, Part II, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya (2018)

• Chair, “Asia in Search of New Global Order in the 21st Century,” 4th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSS), University of Kelaniya (2018)

• Rapporteur, International Conference on Maritime Archaeology with Special Reference to the Indian Ocean, University of Kerala, India (2018)

• Convener and Chair, Undergraduate Research Conference on Archaeology, Tourism and Cultural Resource Management (URCAT), University of Kelaniya (2017)

• Co-Chair, International Conference on Land Transportation, Locomotive Heritage and Road Culture, Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya (2017)

• Editorial Committee Member, International Conference on Buddhism and Jainism in Early Historic Asia, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya (2017)

• Reviewer and Chair, National Conference of Social Sciences Undergraduates (NSSU), Research Centre for Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya (2016)

• Co-Chair, International Conference on Asian Elephants in Culture and Nature, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya (2016)

• Editorial Committee Member, International Conference on Asian Elephants in Culture and Nature (Abstract Volume), University of Kelaniya (2016)

• Co-Chair, 3rd Biennial Conference of the International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH), University of Kelaniya (2015)

• Editor, South Asia Culture, History and Heritage (Full Papers), IAAH, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya (2015)

• Convener and Chair, Undergraduate Research Conference on Archaeology, Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya (2014)

• Reviewer, Undergraduate Research Conference on Archaeology Proceedings, University of Kelaniya (2014)

• Rapporteur, Health and Behavior Change Session, International Conference on Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya (2013)

• Editor, Ariya Vibhushana: Prof. Abaya Ariyasinghe Felicitation Volume, Godage Brothers (2010)

Award for Batch Top in Archaeology (2006), Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya. 

• Bandara, N. (2025). A study of non-Brahmi symbols created from the early Brahmi script. Proceedings of Multidisciplinary Desk Research Conference, 194–202.

• Bandara, N. (2024). Combined letters using in the early Brahmi inscriptions. Proceedings of Multidisciplinary Desk Research Conference, 92–98.

• Bandara, N. (2023). An investigation into the occupations and professions of ancient Sri Lanka revealed by early Brahmi inscriptions. Medhabhinandana, 158–163.

• Bandara, N. (2023). A revelation of a writing pattern of early Brahmi inscriptions in Sri Lanka. National Archaeological Symposium, 195–204.

• Bandara, N. (2021). A study of the ancient environment: According to the inscriptions. Journal of Sinhala Studies.

• Bandara, N. (2020). The ways of the protects the heritage of ancient Sri Lanka (With reference to inscriptions of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa period). Journal of Sinhala Studies, 1, 16–40.

• Bandara, N. (2019). The contribution of Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara for the free education system for Sri Lankan children. Ygathara Educational Journal, 29–32.

• Bandara, N. (2019). Ancient industries in Sri Lanka. Pelahara Philosophical Articles, 4.

• Bandara, N. (2018). Fragmented slab inscription: Exhibit of the Archaeology and Anthropology Museum in Kelaniya University. Ygathara Educational Journal, 1, 127–130.

• Bandara, N. (2014). Early cultural afflux in Sri Lankan history. Purathana, 1, 31–53.

• Bandara, N. (2010). Inscriptional examine about ancient Sri Lankan medical treatments. Ayurveda Sameekshawa, 2(6), 47–52.

• Bandara, N. (2009). Inscriptions of Polonnaruwa. Polatisi Vamsaya, 439–446.

• Bandara, N. (2008). Culture, politics and the future of Sri Lanka. Sarasavi, 4, 1–7.

• Bandara, N. (2008). The conventional history of kingdom in Sithawaka the epigraphy. Sithawaka Urumaya, 1, 227–240.

• Bandara, N. (2007). A fragmentary unpublished slab-inscription from Sigiriya area. Archaeologia: Journal of Archaeology, 3, 37–41.

• Bandara, N. (2006). In association with Mahawamsa and Deepawansa: Pre-historic and early historic cultures. Vasundara, 10, 23–31.

• Bandara, N. (2004). The ways and means of conventional conservation: The inscriptions in accordance with Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Vasundara, 9, 82–102.

• Bandara, N. (2008). Ancient Sri Lankan society (Based on inscriptions). Kadulla Publishers.

• Bandara, N. (2008). Ancient economics (Based on inscriptions). Kadulla Publishers.

• Bandara, N. (2018). A study on the international relations between Sri Lanka and Western countries (3rd century B.C. to 9th century A.D.). In U. Hettige (Ed.), Amarabhinandana: Prof. A.A.D. Amarasekara Felicitation Volume (pp. 191–200). Central Cultural Fund.

• Bandara, N. (2017). Future of Sri Lanka’s gemstone mining industry. In K. Revatha & K. A. T. Dharanetha (Eds.), Girihisa: Essays in Honour of Most Ven. Prof. Kandegoda Wimaladhamma Thera (pp. 133–141). Green Printers.

• Bandara, N. (2016). The origin of the writing system in Sri Lanka. In J. M. Sudharmawathi & D. T. Koggalage (Eds.), SAMPRASADANA: Essays in Honour of Prof. K. M. P. Kulasekera (pp. 372–379). Department of History, University of Kelaniya.

• Bandara, N. (2016). An archaeological study on the relationship between Sri Lanka and Northern India (3rd century B.C. to 9th century A.D.). In U. Hettiarachchi et al. (Eds.), Senior Prof. Prema Podimanike Felicitation Volume (pp. 94–104). Department of Economics, University of Kelaniya.

• Bandara, N. (2011). Inscriptional evidence on the royal ancestry of Kataragama. In N. Jayaweera (Ed.), Suriduni Katharagama (pp. 7–8). MGH Associates.

• Bandara, N. (2011). Historical background of the Maya Kingdom based on Pothgul Cave inscriptions. In M. S. Thissa & U. Ravatha (Eds.), Sudasana: Prof. Reverend Sir Nawagamuwe Ravatha Thero Felicitation Volume (pp. 290–302). Deel Printers.

• Bandara, N. (2010). Early political background of Sri Lanka: An epigraphical discussion. In M. Amarasekara (Ed.), Ariya Vibhushana: Prof. Abaya Ariyasinghe Felicitation Volume (pp. 22–43). Godage Brothers.

• Bandara, N. (2010). An epigraphical examination of ancient Sri Lankan medical treatments. In A. Ponnamperuma (Ed.), Ayurveda Sameekshawa (Vol. II, Part VI, pp. 47–52). Department of Ayurveda.

• Bandara, N. (2009). The Buddhist background as revealed in inscriptions (3 B.C. to 3 A.D.). In Abhisthawa: Reverend Sir Dewalegama Medhananada Thero (pp. 170–199). Apes Graphics.

• Bandara, N. (2009). The inscriptions of Polonnaruwa. In N. P. Jayathunga (Ed.), Polatisi Vamsaya (pp. 439–465). Ministry of Cultural and National Heritage.

• Bandara, N. (2008). The conventional history of the Kingdom of Sitawaka: An epigraphical study. In P. Gunawardhana & G. Adikari (Eds.), Sithawaka Urumaya (Vol. 1, pp. 227–240). Central Cultural Fund.

• Bandara, N. (2006). Punch-marked coins. In G. Wimalananda & P. Mahinda (Eds.), Abisarana (pp. 231–235). Cyprus Sri Lanka Buddhist Association.

• Bandara, N. (2025). A study of non-Brahmi symbols created from the early Brahmi script [Paper presentation]. Multidisciplinary Desk Research Conference, The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

• Bandara, N. (2024). Combined letters using in the early Brahmi inscriptions [Paper presentation]. Multidisciplinary Desk Research Conference, The Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

• Bandara, N. (2024). A study of various styles of writing and presentation of early Brahmi inscriptions [Paper presentation]. National Archaeology Symposium, Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka.

• Bandara, N. (2023). A revelation of a writing pattern of early Brahmi inscriptions in Sri Lanka [Paper presentation]. National Archaeological Symposium, Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka.

• Bandara, N. (2018). An archaeological study on the relationship between Sri Lanka and Northern India (3rd century BCE–9th century CE) [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Maritime Archaeology with Special Reference to the Indian Ocean, University of Kerala, India.

• Bandara, N. (2017). Jaina religion in ancient Sri Lanka [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Buddhism and Jainism in Early Historic Asia, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

• Bandara, N. (2016). Study of Sri Lankan elephants based on inscriptions and coins [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Asian Elephants in Culture and Nature, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

• Bandara, N. (2013). Ethnic diversity revealed through languages used in inscriptions (3rd century BCE–10th century CE) [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Social Sciences: Culture, Globalization and the Developing World, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

• Bandara, N. (2011). An investigation of the historical background of the Western Province according to cave inscriptions [Paper presentation]. International Association for Asian Heritage (IAAH) First Biennial Conference, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

• Bandara, N. (2010). Danagoba archaeological site: Discovery and investigation of unpublished history [Paper presentation]. 3rd International Conference of the Society of South Asian Archaeology (SOSAA), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

• Bandara, N. (2009). Social influence on Buddhist architecture and its maintenance as revealed in Brahmi inscriptions [Paper presentation]. 5th National Conference on Buddhist Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

• Bandara, N. (2008). Communicative meaning of symbols in inscriptions (3rd century BCE–Anuradhapura period) [Paper presentation]. National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Bandara, N. (2007). Unpublished slab inscription from Sigiriya [Paper presentation]. National Archaeological Symposium, Department of Archaeology, Colombo, Sri Lanka.