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Prof. MAM. Fowsar

Professor in Political Science
Dept. of Political Science
Faculty of Arts and Culture


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Basic Information
Prof. MAM. Fowsar
Designation Professor in Political Science
Department / Unit Dept. of Political Science
Faculty Faculty of Arts and Culture
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Mobile +94 77 4459410, +94 760123651
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Email fowsarma@seu.ac.lk, fowsar2009@gmail.com
Qualifications
  • MA (UPDN)
  • BA (Hons)
  • Dip. in CRPR
Positions Held
  • Secretary for the Media Committee of the University (2019 up to date).
  • Subject Coordinator for Politics and Peace Studies Unit (2013, 2014 & 2015).
  • Coordinator for Training, Research and Development, CEDPL (2020).
  • Chairman of the Board of Survey - 2017, 2019 & 2021.
  • Chairman of the Bid Opening Committee - 2021 & 2022.
  • Grant Coordinator - HETC-IDAS, UDG, HETC Project (Funded by World Bank) (2014-2016).
  • Students Counsellor (2011, 2013, 2016, 2017 & 2019).
  • Mentor (2014, 2015, 2019, 2020 & 2021).
  • Academic Sub-warden (Part Time) (2012).
  • Member of Sub-committee of SER-WC/IR - 2019 (2019).
  • Member of the Inquiry Committee (2019).
  • Member of the Sports Advisory Board (SAB) (2019, 2020 & 2021).
Teaching Areas
  • Political Theory and Ideologies
  • Conflict and Peace Studies
  • Local Government Studies
  • Ethnic Minority Politics
  • Political Economy
Research Interest
  • Ethnic Minority Issues
  • Local Governance
  • Post-war Peace-building
  • Public Administration
  • Sri Lankan Politics
Editorial works
  • Co-Editor in Chief - KALAM International Research Journal, Published by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 15(1&2), June & December 2022.
  • Editor in Chief - KALAM International Research Journal, Published by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 13(1&2), June & December 2020.
  • Editorial Assistant - KALAM International Research Journal, Published by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 12(1), June 2019.
  • Editorial Assistant - KALAM International Research Journal, Published by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 12(2), December 2019.
  • Member of Editorial Board - Journal of Social Review, Department of Social Sciences, Published by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2(1), June 2014.
  • Member of Editorial Board - Journal of Social Review, Department of Social Sciences, Published by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 3(1), December 2014.
  • Member of Editorial Board - Journal of Social Review, Department of Social Sciences, Published by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 3(2), December 2014.
  • Member of Editorial Board - KALAM International Research Journal, Published by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 9(1), June 2015.
  • Member of Editorial Board - KALAM International Research Journal, Published by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 9(2), December 2015.
  • Member of Editorial Board - International Research Journal of Management, IT and Social Sciences (IRJMIS), Published by Scientific and Literature Open Access Publishing, United Kingdom (2016 up to now).
  • Member of Editorial Board - International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (IJSSH), Published by The Chief Executive Editor UTM Editorial Office, UTM Publication, Ecuador / South America, (2017 up to now).
  • Co-Editor, Proceeding of Abstract, National Conference on Regional Development – 2011, Organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (10th & 12th December 2011).
  • Co-Editor, Book of Abstracts, South Eastern University Arts Research Session (SEUARS 2015) - 4th International Symposium on Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research and Practice, Organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (22nd December 2015).
  • Editorial Board Member, Book of Abstracts, 6th International Symposium on Multidisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development in the Information Era (IntSym - 2016), Organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (20th & 21st December 2016).
  • Co-Publication Chair, Book of Abstracts, South Eastern University Arts Research Session (SEUARS 2017) - 6th International Symposium on New Horizons towards Human Development, Organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (26th June 2018).
  • Co-Publication Chair, 9th International Symposium of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (27th and 28th November 2019).
Books Published
  • Ihjaz, M.M., Sivakumar, N., Fowsar, M.A.M. & Ramesh, R. (2015). Contemporary Political Concepts. Kandy: Information Welfare Association.
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2010). Political System of Switzerland. Oluvil: Political Science Association, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (ISBN: 978-955-53576-7-8).
  • Fazil, M.M., & Fowsar, M.A.M. (2019). International Relations: An Introduction. Chennai & Colombo: Kumaran Book House (ISBN: 978-955-659-649-6).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2012). Political Science: Short Questions and Answers. Colombo: Islamic Book House (ISBN: 978-955-0687-25-1).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2012). Political Science: Structure Questions and Answer Notes. Colombo: Islamic Book House (ISBN: 978-955-0687-25-1).
  • Jabbar, M.A., & Fowsar, M.A.M. (2012). Political Science. Kandy: Kurnchi Publishers & Nethra Offset Printers (ISBN: 978-955-53576-5-4).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2019). Introduction Politics: Political Ideas. Oluvil: Centre for External Degrees and Professional Learning, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (ISBN: 978-955-627-217-8).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2019). State and Local Government in Sri Lanka. Oluvil: Centre for External Degrees and Professional Learning, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (ISBN: 978-955-627-233-8).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2019). Democracy and Human Rights. Oluvil: Centre for External Degrees and Professional Learning, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (ISBN: 978-955-627-248-2).
  • Ihjaz, M.M., Sivakumar, N., Fowsar, M.A.M., & Ramesh, R. (Eds.). (2015). Contemporary Political Concepts. Kandy: Information Welfare Association (ISBN: 978-955-54507-1-3).
  • Rameez, M.A.M., Fowsar, M.A.M., & Raizudeen, M.I. (Eds.). (2016). Gateway to East: Political Background of East and 25 Years Political Records of Hizbullah. Oluvil: Political Science Association, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (ISBN: 978-955-627-096-9).
Journal Articles
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2014). Militarization in Politics of South Asia: Experiences of Pakistan. Journal of Social Review, 3(2), 24-31.
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2015). Behaviouralism: Growth and Decline of New Tradition in Political Science Research. Kalam International Research Journal, 9(1), 59-67.
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2017). “Political Science in the United States: Past and Present”: Interpretation and Evaluation of the Article Written by David Easton. Journal of Social Review, 4(1), 69-82.
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2017). Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka: Some Historical Notes. Journal of Social Review, 4(2), 34-50.
  • Rameez, A., & Fowsar, M.A.M. (2018). An Empirical Survey on Factors Affecting Citizens’ Trust in Public Institutions in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. Journal of Politics and Law, 11(2), 88-100. https://doi.org/10.5539/jpl.v11n2p88 (Indexed in ESCI).
  • Fazil, M.M., & Fowsar, M.A.M. (2019). Sri Lanka Muslim Congress: Current Flaws and Necessary Reforms. Kalam International Research Journal, 12(1), 01-16.
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2019). “Disillusion and Regeneration: The Quest for a Discipline”: Interpretation and Evaluation of the Article Written by David Truman. Journal of Social Review, 6(1), 46-55.
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2019). 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Initiative in Sri Lanka - China Foreign Relations: Colombo Port City Development and Hambantota Development. Kalam International Research Journal, 12(2), 46-59.
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2020). Third-Party Mediation in Sri Lanka’s Peace Attempts: A Study on the Role of Norwegian Mediation. Journal of Politics and Law, 13(3), 30-37. https://doi.org/10.5539/jpl.v13n3p30 (Indexed in ESCI)
  • Ayoob, S.M., & Fowsar, M.A.M. (2020). Dependency, Exploitation, and Poverty among the Labourers of the Fishing Community. Journal of Politics and Law, 13(3), 248-255. https://doi.org/10.5539/jpl.v13n3p248 (Indexed in ESCI)
  • Ayoob, S.M., & Fowsar, M.A.M. (2020). Invasion of Paddy Combine Harvester (PCH) and Its Socioeconomic Impacts: A Study based on Ampara District, Sri Lanka. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 9(5), 138-146. https://doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2020-0092 (Indexed in Scopus)
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2020). Local Democratic Crises in Sri Lanka: A Study based on Kalmunai Municipal Council. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 10(5), 34-43. https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2020-0085 (Indexed in Scopus)
  • Fowsar, M.A.M., Rameez, M.A.M. & Rameez, A. (2020). Muslim Minority in Post-war Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Aluthgama and Digana Violence. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 9(6), 56-68. https://doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2020-0111 (Indexed in Scopus).
  • Fazil¬, M.M., Fowsar, M.A.M., Kamalasiri, V., Sajeetha, T.F., & Sakki, M.B.S., (2020). Accommodating Minorities into Sri Lanka’s Post-Civil War State System: Government Initiatives and Their Failure. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 9(6), 290-306. https://doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2020-0132 (Indexed in Scopus).
  • Rameez, A., & Fowsar, M.A.M., & Lumna, N. (2020). Impact of Covid-19 on Higher Education Sectors in Sri Lanka: A Study based on South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 10(6), 341-349. https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2020-0132 (Indexed in Scopus).
Conference Papers
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2009). The Muslim Factor in the Sri Lankan Peace Process-Facilitated by Norway (2000-2006). International Symposium on Language, Culture and Social Issues of Tamil Speaking Muslims’ - 2009, Organized by Department of Languages, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil (24th, 25th & 26th October 2009).
  • Aliff, S.M., & Fowsar, M.A.M. (2010). Representation of Muslims in the 7th Parliament of Sri Lanka. Third International Symposium on New Horizons in Humanities and Sciences towards Sustainable Development, Organized by Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (26th, 27th & 28th August 2010).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2011). Democratization and Good Governance in Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Eastern Province. International Symposium on Post-War Economic Development through Science, Technology and Management -2011, Organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil (19th – 21st April 2011).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2011). Role of Gama Neguma Programme in Rural Development: A Study of Navithanveli Divisional Secretariat Area of Ampara District. International Symposium on Post-War Economic Development through Science, Technology, and Management - 2011, Organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil (19th, 20th & 21st April 2011).
  • Aliff, S.M., & Fowsar, M.A.M. (2011). The Problems of Socio-Economic Development in Navithanveli Divisional Secretariat Area of Ampara District: A Study of Post Communal Riot Era. Annual Symposium on Challenges of Post Conflict Sri Lanka - 2011, Organized by General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka (18th & 19th August 2011).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2012). Challenges and Implementation of New Public Management in Public Sectors: A Study of Kalmunai Divisional Secretariat of Ampara District. Jaffna University International Research Conference on Capacity Development in a Post-war Context (JUICE) - 2012, Organized by University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka (20th & 21st July 2012).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2012). Good Governance in Sri Lanka - Challenges and Prospects: A Case of Navithanveli Predhesiya Shaba. International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHS) - 2012, Organized by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (8th & 9th November 2012).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2012). Return to Ethnocratic-based Religious Politics: Challenges to Second Largest Ethnic Minority in Sri Lanka. Joint Venture International Conference - 2012, Organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, and University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia (15th November 2012).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2013). Third-Party Intervention in Civil War Situation: Analyzing the Outcomes of Norway-Led Multilateral Intervention (2002 – 2005) in Sri Lanka. Third International Symposium on Emerging Challenges on Sustainable Developments and Winning Strategies through the Research - 2013, Organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil (06th & 7th July 2013).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2014). People’s Participation in the Decision-Making of the Local Government Institutions: Study of Selected Local Governments in Ampara District. South Eastern University Arts Research Session (SEUARS 2014) – 3rd International Symposium on Promoting Research and Development in Social Sciences and Humanities - 2014, Organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil (30th December 2014).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2015). Nation Building in South Asia: A Critical Analysis. Second International Symposium on Empowering National Development through Religions, Languages, Culture and Society - 2015, Organized by Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil (04th March 2015).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2015). Politics of Reconciliation in Post-war Sri Lanka: A Critical Study on the Report of Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission. South Eastern University Arts Research Session (SEUARS 2015) – 4th International Symposium on Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research and Practice - 2015, Organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil (22nd December 2015).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2017). Institutional and Non-Institutional Constraints Confronting Local Governments in Sri Lanka. 6th Annual International Research Conference on Optimizing Enterprise through Research Excellence: Technological Change and Innovation – 2017 (AIRC 2017), Organized by Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil (15th & 16th November 2017).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2017). Changing Dynamics of Minority Politics in Post-war Sri Lanka: A Case Study of Muslim Politics. The Twenty-Second Annual Conference and International Seminar – 2017, Organized by the Association of Third World Studies, South Asia Chapter (ATWS, SAC) in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka (28th, 29th & 30th November 2017).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2019). Forceful Expulsion of Muslims from Northern Sri Lanka: Thirty Years of Struggle for Resettlement. International Seminar on Forced Migrants, Refugees, Welfare Policies and the State. Organized by the Department of Sociology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India (02nd to 06th December 2019).
  • Fowsar, M.A.M. (2020). Displacement and Resettlement in a Post-war Setting: Sri Lanka’s Experience. A Two-Day International Conference on Consortium for Business, Marketing and Management, Organized by the Research Department of Commerce, St. John’s College in collaboration with Environmental Advisory for Sustainable Trust (EAST), Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India (23rd & 24th January 2020).
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Fellowships, Awards, Distinctions, etc.
  • Awarded Scholarship (2009) to participate as a delegate in Peace Conference Simulation on 26 January to 31st March 2009, in Oslo, Norway. Awarded by Peace Conference Simulation Group, Oslo, Norway.
  • Awarded Research Grant (2008) for undergraduate research by National Integration Programme Unit (NIPU), Ministry of Constitutional Affairs and National Integration, Sri Lanka.
  • Awarded Mahapola Higher Education (Merit) Scholarship - 2004, Awarded by the Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund, Sri Lanka.
  • Millennium Presidential Scholarship (2002) for the Advanced Level Student in 2002 awarded by Presidential Scholarship Fund, Sri Lanka.
Conferences and Workshops
Participated
  • Workshop on "Employability Skills", Organized by PPDU/ HETC Project, at Waters Edge Hotel, Battaramulla (18th March 2015).
  • Workshop on "Innovative Teaching and Learning through Digital Technologies", Organized by PPDU/HETC Project, at University of Peradeniya (27th & 28th November 2014).
  • Workshop on "Research Methodology", Organized by Research and Innovation Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (01st & 2nd November 2014).
  • Workshop on "IT Academy & ITA Launching Ceremony", Organized by PPDU/HETC Project, at University of Visual Performing and Arts & University Grant Commission, Colombo (30th September & 1st & 2nd October 2014).
  • Workshop on "Personality Development", Organized by PPDU/HETC Project, at Berjaya Hotel, Colombo (30th & 31st July 2014).
  • Workshop on "Counselling and Career Guidance Training for University Academics", Organized by University Grant Commission collaboration with Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, at SLFI, Colombo (23rd, 24th, 25th & 25th June 2014)
  • Workshop on "Mentoring Skills", Organized by Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, at Auditorium, SDC (11th June 2014).
  • Workshop on "Innovatory Development of Arts Students (IDAS) Grant - Stakeholders", Organized by PPDU/ HETC Project, at Hotel Sapphire, Colombo (12th & 13th May 2014).
  • Workshop on "Grading System for Auxiliary / Enhancement Courses", Organized by Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (13th March 2014).
  • National Conference on "Post-war Socio-economic Development in Sri Lanka", Organized by University Grant Commission, at Taj Samudra, Colombo (13th February 2014).
  • Workshop on "Strategic Planning and Management of University College of Batticaloa", Organized by Sri Lanka Hira Foundation, at East Lagoon Hotel, Batticaloa (8th & 9th February 2014).
  • Workshop on "Curriculum Designing - Postgraduate Degree Programme", Organized by Politics and Peace Studies Unit, at Kandy (17th December 2013).
  • Workshop on "Curriculum Integration Soft-skills", Organized by PPDU/HETC Project, at Hilltop Hotel, Kandy (22nd October 2013).
  • Workshop on "IDAS Proposal Writers", Organized by PPDU/HETC Project, at Hotel Renuka, Colombo (16th August 2013).
  • Workshop on "Finalizing Strategic Plan", Organized by Ministry of Higher Education, at SLIDA, Colombo (2nd & 3rd August 2013).
  • Workshop on "Effective Time Management", Organized by Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (16th May 2013).
  • Workshop on "Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and the Procurement Plan (PP)", Organized by PPDU/HETC Project, at Hotel Janaki, Colombo (18th & 19th March 2013).
  • Workshop on "Right Attitude for Better Performance", Organized by Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (27th April 2010).
  • Workshop on "Peer Observation", Organized by Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (09th March 2010).
  • Workshop on "A Structured Methodology of Teaching and Knowledge Economy - An Asian Perspective", Organized by Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (04th March 2010).
  • Inter University Workshop on "Power Sharing and the 13th Amendment", Organized by Centre for Policy Alternatives, Sri Lanka (4th, 5th & 6th May 2008).

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