OBJECTIVE Perform responsibilities as a Professor in Periodontology in teaching, research, clinical duties and contribute towards the institution‘s development to uplift the institution and the profession. EXPERIENCE WITH EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Current Position: Professor in Periodontology, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (UM) Previous experience as an academician in Periodontology (19.03.1992- 17.09.2024) [Senior Professor/Professor: 2008-2024, Senior Lecturer: 1999-2007, Lecturer: 1992-1998 in Department of Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka] Special appointments during my sabbatical leave periods: Clinical Lecturer & Visiting Researcher at the Dept of Periodontology, Guy’s King’s St Thomas’ Dental Institute, University of London, United Kingdom (September 2005-August 2006). Visiting Professor in the Dept of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya, Malaysia (March 2022 – August 2023).   Other appointments/services/special training exposures: Clinical training in Periodontology at the Department of Periodontology & Preventive Dentistry at Guy’s Dental School in University of London (November 1996 to October 1997). Laboratory research training (cell culture) at King’s College Dental Institute, University of London (September 1997-March 1999). Training in Clinical Dentistry (Special training exposure in Periodontology) at Kyushu University Faculty of Dentistry, Japan (April to August 1996). Assistant Lecturer (Temporary) in Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (01st April 1991 to 15th June 1991). Dental House Officer, Dental Institute,