•  PhD Communication and Urban Sustainability, Wayne State University, USA [2023]
•  MA Communication, University of Maine, USA [2018]
•  BSc Agriculture Technology & Management, University of Peradeniya, LK [2012]

Teaching Experience

• 2021- 2022:Rumble Fellowship, Department of Communication, Wayne State University, USA
• 2019-2021:TRUST Fellowship, Department of Communication, Wayne State University, USA
• 2018-2023:Teaching Assistant, Department of Communication, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA
• 2016-2018:Teaching Assistant, Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Maine, Orono, USA
• 2014-Present:Lecturer University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Department of Agricultural Extension,
• 2012–2014:Teaching Assistant, Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

• Environmental risk
• Agricultural communication
• Climate change

Courses Taught at Wayne State University, USA

• COM 1010: Basic Oral Communication- Instructor of Record
• COM 2170: Persuasive Speaking - Instructor of Record
• COM 4210: Research Methods in Communication- Instructor of Record
• ESG 5620: Emerging Hazards Associated with Climate Change- Instructor of Record

Courses Taught at University of Maine, USA

• CMJ 103: Fundamentals of Public Communication- Instructor of Record
• CMJ 202: Communication Theory II- Teaching Assistant 

Course Taught at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

• EX 4103: Productivity Enhancement Training- Instructor of Record 

Lecturing for Courses at University of Peradeniya

• EX 1101: Developmental Extension
• EX 2201: Principles of Human Behavior EX 4101: Rural Sociology
• EX 2202: Career Development
• EX 3201: Extension Education
• EX 3202: Comm. Theory & Practice
• EX 3203: Organizational Behavior
• EX 4102: Human Resource Management
• EX 4104: Journalism and Media Use
• EX 4105: Social Research Methods 

• Subasinghe, S. (2022). Numerical facts enriched risk amplification framing: Does it support climate change policy, risk perceptions, and behavioral intentions? A Literature review for an experimental study on climate change, flooding, and stormwater contamination in Southeast Michigan. National Communication Association. New Orleans, LA.
• Subasinghe, S. (2022). Scientific facts enriched risk amplification and testing for the promotion of pro-environmental behaviors, stormwater contamination risk, and environmental policy advancement in the State of Michigan. Wayne State University Graduate Symposium. Detroit, MI.
• Mitra, R., Akhther, N., Subasinghe, S., Nyawaga, C., Donnellan. (2021). Community-centered meanings of water insecurity due to the mass shutoffs in Detroit, 2014-2020. National Communication Association, in Seattle, WA.
• Subasinghe, S. (2021). Fourth national climate assessment report and U.S. mainstream media policy agenda setting: thematic interpretive approach with ten media case studies. National Communication Association, in Seattle, WA.
• Subasinghe, S. (2021). News framing of climate change, flooding, stormwater contamination, and policy support. Wayne State University Graduate Symposium. Detroit, MI.
• Mitra, R., Donnellan, K., Mesmer, K.R., Aniss, M.A., Akhter, N., Nyawaga, C., & Subasinghe, S. (2020). Deputized scholarship: Grassroots-centered research and advocacy in the Detroit Water Stories project. Presented as part of a competitively selected paper session to the National Communication Association, in Indianapolis, IN.
• Ekhator, K.O., Subasinghe, S., & Blatchford, K. (2020). Quality & quantity management and mapping and messaging of stormwater contamination in Detroit. Wayne State University Graduate Symposium. Detroit, MI.
• Subasinghe, S. & Rickard, L. N., (2017) Gain vs. loss message framing and policy support of U.S. seafood consumers. Society for Risk Analysis. Arlington, VA.
• De Silva, G.P.L.L., Wickramasuriya, H.V.A., & Subasinghe, S. (2015). Factors affecting the choice of fruits and vegetables by undergraduates. Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium (p. 199). Peradeniya: University of Peradeniya.
• Subasinghe, S., & Jayawardena, L.N.A.C. (2015). Impact of job perception on career satisfaction of employees. International Postgraduate Research Conference (p. 29). Kelaniya: University of Kelaniya.
• De Saliya, S., Subasinghe, S., Illankoon, J., & Anuradha, N. (2015). Livelihood development of women entrepreneurs attached to Hela Bojun Hala at Gannoruwa in Sri Lanka. Third conference on Sri Lankan- Japan collaborative research (p. 44). Peradeniya: Sri Lankan- Japan Study Centre.
• Amirthalojanan, A., Subasinghe, S., & Sivayoganathan, C. (2014). Factors influencing the adoption of recommended agricultural practices by red onion (Allium cepa L.) farmers- A study in Analaitivu Island in Sri Lanka. International Agricultural Research Symposium (p. 65). Colombo: Council for Agriculture Research and Policy.
• Subasinghe, S., & Wijerathne, R.M.S. (2013). Factors associated with farmers’ decision on cultivation of paddy Vs. other field crops. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. 18, p. 660. Peradeniya: University of Peradeniya.
• Subasinghe, S., & De Silva, S. (2012). Work life balance of middle level managers in agro-based organizations of Sri Lanka. Peradeniya University Research Sessions, PURSE 2012. 17, p. 251. Peradeniya: University of Peradeniya.