Educational Qualifications :

• Ph .D (Agric. Economics), Texas A & M University, U.S.A (1978-1982)  (Major Co-Advisors: Prof C. Harston Prof J.P. Chavas)
• M.S. (Agric Economics), University of Philippines at Los Banos (1975-197)  (Major Advisor: Prof. R. Barker)
• B.Sc. (Agriculture), Honours, University of Sri Lanka, Peradeniya (1968-1972)

• Senior Professor 2000-current
• Professor 1993-2000
• Associate Professor 1990-1992
• Senior Lecturer 1978-1990
• Assistant Lecturer 1973-1977

• Head, Department of Agric. Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 1995-1998
• Chairman, Board of Study of Agric. Economics, Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, 1995-1998
• Head, Department of Agric. Economics & Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 1994-1996
• Chairman, Board of Study of Agric. Economics & Extension, 1992-1995
• Secretary, Publication Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya,1990-1993
• Secretary, Board of Study of Agric. Economics & Extension, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture,1983-88

• Licentiate Part II in Chartered Accountancy, 1990The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

• Licentiate Part I in Chartered Accountancy, 1989The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

• Visiting Professor in Agric. Economics, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,1978-current
• Visiting Academic, Department of Agric. Economics & Business Management, University of New England, Armidale, Australia,1990-1991
• Visiting Professor, Institute of Agric. Economics, Federal Institute of Technology (ETH),Switzerland, October- December, 1982-1996 annually

• Visiting Lecturer (November, 2006 – present), Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.
• Subject Matter Expert (May, 2006 to present), Department of Management, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.
• Visiting Lecturer (January -May, 2008), Department of Philosophy and Psychology, University of Peradeniya

Memberships and Awards:

• Member, University Senate, University of Peradeniya, 1992-
• Member, Board of Study of Agric. Economics, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture 1998- current.
• Member, Board of Management, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture , 1994-current
• Member, Computer Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 1993-1996
• Member, Coordinating Committee, PGIA, 1983-88, 1992-1993,1995-1998
• Member, Board of Study of Agric. Economics & Extension 1994-

Research Interests :

• Agricultural Marketing

Research Publications Journals (Selected):

• Herath, J. and C. Bogahawatte. 2008. Health Impacts of Cement Production Process in Puttlam District of Sri Lanka, Journal of Society for Applied Socio-Economic Research and Development, Vo13,No 1&2, January-July 2007.
• C. Bogahawatte, Efficiency of Small Holder Rubber Production in Sri Lanka: A Case Study in Kegalle, Ratnapura, Kalutara and Gampaha Districts, Sri Lankan .J. Agric. Sciences, Vol 36,1999, pp.42-52
• A.G. Mayadunne,C. Bogahawatte and F. Abeyratne. Area Supply Response to other Field Crops with Uncertain Prices and Yields: The Case of Chilli.Tropical Agricultural Research, Vol 11, 1999, pp 239-254.
• M.L.A. Arshad and C. Bogahawatte. Risks and Consumer Attitudes towards Safety of Poultry Products, Sri Lankan .J. of Agric. Sciences, Vol 36,1999, pp 14-23
• Bogahawatte C. and T.M. Marawila, Export Demand Elasticites for Sri Lankan Tea, Sri Lankan. J .of Agric. Sciences, Vol 35,1998
• Ariyawardena and C. Bogahawatte, “Fertilzer use in Rubber Cultivation: An Application of Multivariate Logit Analysis”, Sri Lankan J. of Agric. Sciences, Vol 33, 1996, pp.141-158.
• D.N. Narampanawa; A.K.B. Narampanawa; I.N. Samarappuli and and C. Bogahawatte. “Extended Cost Benefit Analysis and Ecological Capital Value of Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis)” Tropical Agricultural Research, Vol 6, 1996, pp 240-251.
• Alfred, M and C. Bogahawatte. "Demand for Sugar in Sri Lanka: A Time Series Analysis", Sri Lankan .J. of Agric. Sciences, Vol 30,1994 , pp.42-54
• Bogahawatte, C. (Research Note) , "Modern Technology and Variability of Paddy Production in Sri Lanka, Indian .J. of Agric. Economics, Vol XLVII, No 1, January/March,1992, pp 90-95.
• Nigel, J. and C. Bogahawatte. "Demand System of Food using Cross Section Data: Evidence from Badulla District, Sri Lanka", Tropical Agricultural Research, Vol 2, 1990, pp.183-198.
• Balasuriya, G and C. Bogahawatte. "Demand for Green Gram, Cowpea and Groundnut, Sri Lanka", Tropical Agricultural Research, Vol 2, 1990, pp.37-49.
• Bogahawatte, C. "Welfare Effects of Government Intervention in Rice Marketing: Case for Sri Lanka, Bangladesh .J. of Agric. Economics, Vol XIII, No 1 & 2,1990.

Conference Proceedings:

• Bogahawatte, C. and Janaranjana Herath. 2008. Air Quality and Cement Production: Examining the Implication of Point Source Pollution in Sri Lanka, SANDEE Working Paper No 35-08.
• Bogahawatte, C. and Janaranjana Herath. 2008. Air Quality and Cement Production: Examining the Implications of Point Source Pollution in Sri Lanka, SANDEE Working Paper, No. 35-08.
• Bogahawatte, C. 2008. "Economic Valuation of Health and Agricultural Impacts of Households: case of Cement Air Pollution in Puttalam District of Sri Lanka", South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE), November, 2008.
• Bogahawatte, C. 2007. Paper presented at the Proceedings of the International Environmental Economics Association Conference, New Delhi, India, July 20-26, 2007.
• Bogahawatte, C. 2007. Hedonic Property Prices and Welfare effects of Reducing Air Pollution: Case Study in Puttlam District, Sri Lanka, Paper presented at the US Environmental Economics Conference, City University, New York, August 23-27, 2007.
• Bogahawatte, C. 2007. "Household Consumption of Farm-Fresh Liquid Milk and other Milk Products and its implications for imports of Milk and Milk Products in Sri Lanka", National Science Foundation Colombo, August, 2007.
• C. Bogahawatte and D.M.S.K. Chandrasekera. Household Consumption of Milk, Milk Products, Meat, Meat Products: Case Study in Coconut Triangle in Sri Lanka, Paper presented at the Asian Buffalo Congress, Kandy, Sri Lanka, March 27-31, 2000.
• C. Bogahawatte, Forestry Policy, Non Timber Forest Products and the Rural Economy in the Wet Zone Forests in Sri Lanka, EEPSEA, IDRC, Singapore, December, 1999
• Bogahawatte, C. Supply Response of Milk and Management Efficiency of Cattle and Buffalo Production in Sri Lanka: A Cross section Study in wet zone and dry zone districts, Proc of SAREC NARESA Regional Symposium, ed. B.M.A.O.Perera et al, NARESA press,1997.
• Bogahawatte and R. Ranatunge. “Multipurpose Tree Species for Food Security: Export Demand Elasticities for Coconut and Coconut Byproducts in Sri Lanka”, Proceedings on Regional Workshop on Multipurpose Tree Species for Food Security, Edited by Prof H.P.M. Gunasena , October, 1996, pp154-166
• Bogahawatte, C and I. Samarappuli, "Econometric Model for Natural Rubber Industry of Sri Lanka in the Context of World Rubber Economy", Paper presented at the Annual Australian Agric. Economics Society Conference, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia, February 12-16,1995
• Bogahawatte, C. and D. Atapattu, "Demand for Non-Timber Resources from Peripheral Villages of Sinharaja Forest: An Application of Contingent Valuation Method". Paper presented at the Enviornmental and Policy Workshop, Harvard University, Cambridge, U.S.A June 10-July 14, 1995.
• Vergani, G., P. Rieder, C. Bogahawatte. "An Inter-regional Equilibrium Model to Evaluate the Impact of Agricultural Policies and Development Projects on the Agricultural Sector of Sri Lanka, poster presented at the XXI International Conference of Agric. Economists, Tokyo, Japan, August 22- 29,1991.
• Bogahawatte, C. "Modelling the Adoption of HYV Technology in Developing Economies: Discussion", Proceedings of Conference on Mechanisms of Socio-Economic Change in Rural Areas, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, November 25-27,1991.

Research Monographs:

• Bogahawatte, C. “ Economic Environment Linkages of Shifting Cultivation into Forested Areas: Study in Hambantota and Moneragala districts” , Report submitted to Ministry of Forestry and Environment, Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 1998.
• Bogahawatte, C. ”Market Oriented Production Systems : A Case Study in Hambantota and Moneragala Districts,Sri Lanka”, Report submitted to FAO for the Workshop on Market Oriented Production Systems, FAO, Bangkok, October 27-31,1998
• Bogahawatte,C. and P.Senanayake. “Evaluation of the Market Intelligence and Food Information System Project, FAO/UNDP/HARTI/ /DAO” submitted to FAO/UNDP, Colombo, October 1998.
• Bogahawatte, C. “Non Timber Forest Products and Rural Economy in Conservation of Wet Zone Forests in Kandy and Kalutara Districts, Sri Lanka”, submitted to National Science Foundation, Colombo, December, 1998.
• Bogahawatte, C. “The Economics of Soil Erosion: Case Study of Tea Small Holdings in Yatinuwara and Udunuwara AGA Divisions in Kandy District”, submitted to University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, December, 1998.
• Bogahawatte, C. “ Non Timber Forest Products and Rural Economy in Conservation of Wet Zone Forests in Sri Lanka”, Dept of Agric. Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Report submitted to Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, Economy and Environment Program for South East Asia (IDRC) , Singapore, November,1997.
• Bogahawatte, C. "Economics of Rubber based Farming System for Sustainable Agriculture: Application in Kegalle, Ratnapura, Kalutara and Gampaha District of Sri Lanka”, Dept of Agric. Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, March 1996,Report submitted to Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (CARP)
• Bogahawatte, C. "Marketing of Livestock and Livestock Products in the Uva Province, Sri Lanka",December,1994.Report submitted to Small Holder Integrated Extension Project(SILEP),Office of the Subject Specific Minister for Livestock Development and Milk Production
• Bogahawatte, C. "Cost of Production of Milk in Different Agroclimatic Zones of Sri Lanka with Implications on Milk Pricing Policy", November 1994. Report submitted to Department of Animal Production and Health, Ministry of Livestock Production.
• Bogahawatte, C. "Wholesale and Retail Marketing of Coastal Fisheries: with Special Reference to Matara, Galle, Kalutara and Kandy Districts", Dept of Agric. Economics & Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, December 1994. Report submitted to Natural Resources, Energy & Science Authority (NARESA).
• Jogaratnam,T; C. Bogahawatte; C. Sivayoganathan, H.W. Wickramasuriya, "Conservation of Wet Zone Forests in Galle, Matara,Kalutara and Ratnapura Districts: Socioeconomic Studies of Thirteen Wet Zone Forests. January - April, 1994. Reports submitted to Ministry of Lands Irrigation and Mahaweli Development and Forest Department.
• Bogahawatte, C. "Management of Cattle and Buffaloes in Kandy, Matara, Hambantota and Polonnaruwa Districts of Sri Lanka", Swedish Agency for Regional Economic Development (SAREC),February 1993, Research report submitted to Natural Resources, Energy & Science Authority (NARESA)
• Armitage, I; C.Bogahawatte ; H.M. Bandaratilake. "A Proposal for the Preparation of Management Plans for Thirteen Wet Zone Conservation Forests", Sri Lanka, March 1993, Report submitted to Ministry of Lands Irrigation and Mahaweli Development and Forest Department.
• Herath, H.M.G ; Bogahawatte, C. and C. Sivayoganathan. "Overall Evaluation of Integrated Rural Development Project, Badulla District", Dept of Agric. Economics & Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, May 1991. Report submitted to Ministry of Plan Implementation.
• Bogahawatte,C. "Economic Analysis of Village Minor and Medium Irrigation Projects", Contributions to Feasibility Reports, September, 1990. National Irrigation Rehabilitation Project, Dept. of Irrigation, Ministry of Lands, Irrigation and Mahaweli Development.