• Advanced certificate on Modern Library Practice Training Programme - National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research, Chennai, India (Awarded by Government  of India) – 08/10/2011- 08/12/201 

• Clodagh Nethsinghe Memorial Award for the best performance - Course on Library Automation 2007/2008 conducted by Sri Lanka Library Association. 

• Deputy Librarian, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (09 Mar 2024 – Present)
• Senior Assistant Librarian (Grade II), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (20 Jun 2019 – 08 Mar 2024)
• Assistant Librarian (Transitional Provision), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (20 Jun 2014 – 19 Jun 2019)
• Assistant Librarian, University of Vocational Technology, Rathmalana (12 Oct 2009 – 19 Jun 2014)
• Assistant Librarian, National Institute of Technical Education in Sri Lanka, Rathmalana (23 Jan 2008 – 11 Oct 2009)
• Development Assistant (Library), National Institute of Technical Education in Sri Lanka, Rathmalana (15 Aug 2005 – 22 Jan 2008)
• Teacher (Graduate Trainee) – Drama & Theatre, Taxila Central College, Horana (8 months)
• Teacher (Temporary) – Drama & Theatre, Taxila Central College, Horana (7 months)

Publications in Refereed Journals (Full Papers Published)

• Munasinghe, H.K., Suraweera, K.A.V.S., Weerakkody, W.A.D.H., Kanchana, U.D.H. & Marikar, F.M.M.T. (2023). Opportunities and challenges in lifelong learning and continuing professional development among nurses at a cancer hospital in Sri Lanka. Journal of Healthcare Administration, 2(1), pp. 61–85. https://doi.org/10.33546/joha.2695
• Ukwattage, H.K. (2019). Content Analysis of Academic Health Sciences Libraries Websites in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Advanced Research in Education and Society, 1(2), pp. 10–18. Link
• Premarathne, B.A.D.S. & Ukwattage, H.K. (2019). Percussion Music Education in Sri Lanka: Special reference to traditional drumming education. International Journal of Advanced Research in Education and Society, 1(2), pp. 32–39. Link

Peer-Reviewed Full Papers – National/International Conferences & Symposia

• Ukwattage, H.K. (2025). Usability Assessment of web-based indices of Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. Bharathidasan University Conference, India, pp. 346–352.
• Ukwattage, H.K. (2024). Beyond the tradition: potential of using open science initiatives in health science information provision. 5th LISACON Conference, Bharathidasan University, India, pp. 182–188.
• Ukwattage, H.K. (2024). Analysis of user behaviour in information query patterns: Allied Health Sciences Library, KDU. 3rd International Research Conference, National Library of Sri Lanka, pp. 13–18.
• Seneviratne, W., Rajapaksha, M.P., Kanchana, U.D.H. & Ranawella, T.C. (2023). Virtual Reading Room initiative at KDU library using Open Access Resources. 5th ICLIM, University of Kelaniya, pp. 186–195.
• Ukwattage, H.K. (2018). Citation Analysis of Undergraduate Dissertations. 1st ICLIS, Thailand, pp. 269–280.
• Premarathne, B.A.D.S. & Ukwattage, H.K. (2018). Research publications in intangible cultural heritage: A Bibliometric Study. 1st ICLIS, Thailand, pp. 211–220.
• Ukwattage, H.K. (2016). Challenges in formulating a new faculty library: Allied Health Sciences Library, KDU. 6th International Symposium, SEUSL, pp. 278–283.
• Kanchana, U.D.H. & Ramanan, T. (2015). Usage of electronic resources at KDU library. ETTLIS 2015, New Delhi. IEEE Link
• Kanchana, U.D.H. (2015). Information needs of Visual & Performing Arts undergraduates. ICDCST 2015, Colombo.
• Ranawella, T.C., Kanchana, U.D.H. & Rajapaksha, M.P. (2014). Citation analysis of postgraduate theses at KDU. NILIS Research Symposium, pp. 55–61.
• Kanchana, U.D.H. & Senevirathne, W. (2013). Information needs of fine arts undergraduates: UVPA study. NILIS Research Symposium, pp. 83–93.
• Upamalika, G.W.G. & Kanchana, U.D.H. (2009). Library roles in Vocational and Technical Education sector. Research Cell, TVEC Sri Lanka. PDF

Peer-Reviewed Abstracts – National/International Conferences

• Ankumbura, M. & Kanchana, U.D.H. (2022). Citation analysis of postgraduate theses in Aesthetic Studies. VICLIS 2022, SLTC.
• Kanchana, U.D.H. (2021). Library outreach services: KDU experience. NILIS Research Symposium 2020, p.12. PDF
• Kanchana, U.D.H. (2021). Undergraduate perspectives on information literacy programs. VICLIS 2021, SLTC.
• Rajapaksha, M.P. & Kanchana, U.D.H. (2021). Utilization of Databases at KDU. VICLIS 2021, SLTC.
• Kanchana, U.D.H. (2020). Document delivery services at Allied Health Sciences Library, KDU. AIMR’20, IRDI, p.20.
• Upamalika, G.W.G. & Kanchana, U.D.H. (2013). Information needs in the Technical Education Sector in Sri Lanka. ICSS 2013, University of Kelaniya, p.56.

Book Chapters

• Published in: Digital Library Management, Open University of Sri Lanka (ISBN: 978-955-23-17583)
  • Session 8 – Information needs in digital environment
  • Activity 8.1 – Information seeking behavior in digital environment
  • Activity 8.2 – Information searching
  • Session 9 – Digital information sharing and networking
  • Session 10 – Usability assessment of digital library

Featured Articles

• Kanchana, U.D.H. & Ramanan, T. (2024). Widening access to resources using indices in times of financial crisis – A Sri Lankan perspective. IFLA Asia Oceania Newsletter, Issue 3.
• Kanchana, U.D.H. (2008). Science Citation Index. NITESL Journal, 2(2), pp. 99–104.

• Visiting Lecturer and session writer, BLIS Degree Program, Open University of Sri Lanka (2020–Present)
  • Subjects: Information Needs in Digital Environment, Information Seeking Behavior, Information Searching, Digital Information Sharing and Networking, Usability Assessment of Digital Library
• Visiting Lecturer, Advanced Certificate in Librarianship, National Institute of Library & Information Science, University of Colombo
  • Subject: Record Management
• Visiting Lecturer, Diploma in Library and Information Science (Level I & II), Sri Lanka Library Association (2009–Present)
  • Subjects: Cataloguing, Information Technology, Library Automation
• Visiting Lecturer, Course on Library Automation, Sri Lanka Library Association (2009, 2010, 2015)
• Lecturer for Undergraduates, multiple faculties, Kotelawala Defence University (2015–Present)
  • Subjects: PubMed Searching, Effective Literature Searching, Evidence-Based Practice, PICO Model, Referencing and Mendeley Reference Management Software
• Resource Person for workshops and training programs by universities and professional bodies

• Co-Editor, NITESL Journal, National Institute of Technical Education of Sri Lanka, Rathmalana (2008)
• Editor, UNIVOTEC Journal, University of Vocational Technology (2009)
• Member, Editorial Committee, 13th National Conference on Library and Information Science, Sri Lanka Library Association (2017)
• Member, Editorial Board, KDU Library News (e-Newsletter), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Issue 1 (May 2017)
• Editor-in-Chief, KDU Library News (e-Newsletter), Issues 2 (May 2018) & 3 (Jan 2019), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
• Member, Editorial Board, KDU Newsletter, Issues 1, 6, and 8

• Project Coordinator, National Digital Repository Centre on Defence & Security Studies, Kotelawala Defence University (2021–Present)
• Coordinator, Course on Library Automation (COLA), Sri Lanka Library Association (2015)
• Convener, Committee on Study for Degree Program Garland Colors, Kotelawala Defence University (2014)
• Co-Coordinator, Workshop on Public Relations for Librarians/Information Leaders, National Institute of Technical Education of Sri Lanka (June 2008)
• Coordinator, Workshop on Basic ICT Skills for Libraries, Sri Lanka Library Association & University of Colombo (March 2014)
• Team Leader, Library Management System Development, University of Vocational Technology (2013–2014)
• Coordinator, Koha Library Management System, Library Network, Kotelawala Defence University
• Coordinator, Outreach Service, Kotelawala Defence University Library Network

• Course on Library Automation, Sri Lanka Library Association, (2007-2008) 
• Certificate Course in Ms-office 2000 (Basic & advanced applications), National 
• Institute of Technical Education of Sri Lanka, from October 2005 to April 2006.
• Certificate in English for careers –Part II, University of Colombo, 2009. 
• Certificate Course in Computer Literacy - University of Kelaniya, 2001. 
• Pre-Intermediate English Course, School for English, Distinction pass, 2014 
• Course on Systematic Review, Kotelawala Defence University, 2021