Rifka Farwin

Dynamic academic professional dedicated to fostering educational excellence through innovative curriculum development, comprehensive research, and impactful student mentoring. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, driving collective efforts toward achieving educational goals. Recognized for adaptability and a results-oriented approach in fast-paced academic settings, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. Committed to creating an engaging learning environment that empowers students and enhances their academic journey.

• Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2025). Influence of Global Streaming platforms on local cultural identity: A youth survey. At the 13th International Symposium (IntSym), held on 10th September 2025.
• Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2021). The Challenges in Urbanization: A Study on Sri Lanka. At the 10th South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium (SEUIARS). Conducted by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 03rd February 2022. In: Book of Abstract, Page: 87. ISBN 978-624-5739-25-6
• Rifka Farwin, M.T., & Nishanth, A. S. (2021). Challenges faced by the rural community: A sociological study based on Nachchikuda Village. At the 10th South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium (SEUIARS). Conducted by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 03rd February 2022. In: Book of Abstract, Page: 80. ISBN 978-624-5739-25-6
• Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2021). Issues and Challenges in Rural Development: A study with special reference to Mathtamagoda Rural area. At the 8th International Symposium, conducted by the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 4th August 2021. In: Book of Abstract, Page: 60. ISBN 978-624-5736-13-3
• Riswan, M., & Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2020). Impacts of Covid-19 on elders: A Sociological study. At Five Day International Webinar on 'Perceived Anxiety, Social support and coping strategies of elderly during Covid-19 pandemic, organized by Department of Sociology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram held on 22nd to 26th February 2021.
• Riswan, M., & Rifka Farwin, M. T. (2021). Empowerment of Women: Challenges in Sri Lanka. At the Day 10 day International webinar on women and girls in difficult situation: Towards a gendered policy, organized by Department of Sociology in association with centre for women's studies, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, held on 1st-10th March 2021.
• Rifka Farwin, M.T., & Lumna, N. (2020). Role of Government in Solid Waste Management: A Study with special reference to Yatiyantotha Pradeshiya Sabha. At the 9th South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium (SEUIARS). Conducted by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 19th January 2021. In: Book of Abstract, Page: 105. ISBN 978-955-627-253-6
• Rifka Farwin, M.T (2020). Caused and challenges of depression: A case study on Mental Health Unit of General Hospital, Kegalle. At the 9th South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium (SEUIARS). Conducted by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 19th January 2021. In: Book of Abstract, Page: 108. ISBN 978-955-627-253-6
• Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2020). An assessment on impacts of shrimp aquaculture: A sociological study on Puttalam farms. At the 7th International Symposium, conducted by Faculty of Islamic studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 22nd December 2020. In: Book of Abstract, Page: 60. ISBN 978-955-627-251-2
• Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2020). Development of mankind through the literature, sociology and science. At the International Virtual Conference on 'Role of Literature, Sociology and Science in the development of mankind'. Collaboratively organized by the Department of Tamil, History and Chemistry, Nallamudhu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India, on 10th November 2020.
• Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2020). Tourism industry of Sri Lanka: Behind the impacts of Covid-19. At the International Virtual Conference on 'Role of Literature, Sociology and Science in the development of mankind'. Collaboratively organized by the Department of Tamil, History and Chemistry, Nallamudhu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India, on 10th November 2020.
• Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2020). People's participation on solid waste disposal: A Study based on Mathtamagoda Grama Sewaka Division. At 3rd Arts Undergraduate Colloquium, conducted by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 22nd January 2020. In: Book of Abstract, Page: 65. ISBN 978-955-627-211-6

• Rifka Farwin, M. T. (2023). Rural-Urban migration in Sri Lanka: Reasons, Impacts and mitigation strategies (A Sociological analysis). KALAM-International Research Journal, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 16 (2), 341-350.

· Rifka Farwin, M. T. (2022). Criticism of Sick role theory: A Sociological view. In:Sanitha, K. K., Badruddin., Purushothaman, V. M., Joseph Rubert, E., and Lopamudra Ghosh. (edt.). Shodhyamuna: Global perspectives of arts Humanities and Social Sciences. Multi Spectrum Publications. Pp: 264-271. ISBN: 978-81-955229-3-4.

· Riswan, M. & Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2022). Impacts of Covid-19 on elders: A Sociological Study. In: Sandhya, R. S. (edt.). Perceived anxiety, social support and coping strategies of elderly during Covid-19 pandemic. Selfypage Developers Pvt. Ltd. Pp: 119-126.

· Rifka Farwin, M.T., & Lumna, N. (2021). ‘Role of Local Government in Solid Waste Management: Special Reference in Yatiyanthota Pradesiya Sabha'. In: A.A.M. Nufile et.al(edt.). Covid-19 Pandemic and Socio Economic Issues: An Experience of Sri Lanka. Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil: Department of Economics and Statistics. Pp: 136-146. ISBN: 978-624-5736-225 (E-Copy) ISBN: 978-624-5736-23-2.

· Riswan, M. and Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2021). ‘Empowerment of Women: Challenges in Sri Lanka'. In: Bushra Beegom, R.K. (edt.). Women and Girls in Difficult Situations: Towards a Gendered Policy. Delhi: Academic Publication. Pp: 115-133. ISBN: 978-81-954021-2-0.

· Rifka Farwin, M. T. (2021). Climate Change and Health: A sociological study. In:Ashok Kumar, C., Anand, A., and Pallavi, K. (edt.). Mental Health Behaviour and Human Wellbeing. Chennai: Forschung Publications. Pp: 16-24. ISBN: 938786585-1 .

· Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2020). ‘Development of mankind through Literature, Sociology and Science'. In: Mahalakshmi, A., Mankayarkarasi, K., and Ramasamy, I. (edt.). Role of Literature, Sociology and Science in the Development of Mankind. Departments of Tamil, History and Chemistry. Pollachi: NGM College. Pp: 125-132. ISBN: 978-93-82387-14-5.

· Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2020). ‘Tourism industry of Sri Lanka: Behind the impacts of Covid-19'. In: Mahalakshmi, A., Mankayarkarasi, K., and Ramasamy, I. (edt.). Role of Literature, Sociology and Science in the Development of Mankind. Departments of Tamil, History and Chemistry. Pollachi: NGM College. Pp: 230-236. ISBN: 978-93-82387-14-5.

· Ayoob, S. M., & Rifka Farwin, M. T. (2020). Prostitution: A Sociological View. In: edited book by Kanesharaja, K. Philosophical Analysis: Dialogues. Karaitivu: Ifna Publication. Pp: 209-229. ISBN: 978-624-95504-2-1.· Rifka Farwin, M. T. (2022). Criticism of Sick role theory: A Sociological view. In:Sanitha, K. K., Badruddin., Purushothaman, V. M., Joseph Rubert, E., and Lopamudra Ghosh. (edt.). Shodhyamuna: Global perspectives of arts Humanities and Social Sciences. Multi Spectrum Publications. Pp: 264-271. ISBN: 978-81-955229-3-4.

· Riswan, M. & Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2022). Impacts of Covid-19 on elders: A Sociological Study. In: Sandhya, R. S. (edt.). Perceived anxiety, social support and coping strategies of elderly during Covid-19 pandemic. Selfypage Developers Pvt. Ltd. Pp: 119-126.

· Rifka Farwin, M.T., & Lumna, N. (2021). ‘Role of Local Government in Solid Waste Management: Special Reference in Yatiyanthota Pradesiya Sabha'. In: A.A.M. Nufile et.al(edt.). Covid-19 Pandemic and Socio Economic Issues: An Experience of Sri Lanka. Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil: Department of Economics and Statistics. Pp: 136-146. ISBN: 978-624-5736-225 (E-Copy) ISBN: 978-624-5736-23-2.

· Riswan, M. and Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2021). ‘Empowerment of Women: Challenges in Sri Lanka'. In: Bushra Beegom, R.K. (edt.). Women and Girls in Difficult Situations: Towards a Gendered Policy. Delhi: Academic Publication. Pp: 115-133. ISBN: 978-81-954021-2-0.

· Rifka Farwin, M. T. (2021). Climate Change and Health: A sociological study. In:Ashok Kumar, C., Anand, A., and Pallavi, K. (edt.). Mental Health Behaviour and Human Wellbeing. Chennai: Forschung Publications. Pp: 16-24. ISBN: 938786585-1 .

· Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2020). ‘Development of mankind through Literature, Sociology and Science'. In: Mahalakshmi, A., Mankayarkarasi, K., and Ramasamy, I. (edt.). Role of Literature, Sociology and Science in the Development of Mankind. Departments of Tamil, History and Chemistry. Pollachi: NGM College. Pp: 125-132. ISBN: 978-93-82387-14-5.

· Rifka Farwin, M.T. (2020). ‘Tourism industry of Sri Lanka: Behind the impacts of Covid-19'. In: Mahalakshmi, A., Mankayarkarasi, K., and Ramasamy, I. (edt.). Role of Literature, Sociology and Science in the Development of Mankind. Departments of Tamil, History and Chemistry. Pollachi: NGM College. Pp: 230-236. ISBN: 978-93-82387-14-5.

· Ayoob, S. M., & Rifka Farwin, M. T. (2020). Prostitution: A Sociological View. In: edited book by Kanesharaja, K. Philosophical Analysis: Dialogues. Karaitivu: Ifna Publication. Pp: 209-229. ISBN: 978-624-95504-2-1.

• Editor in the Department Newsletter, University of Ruhuna
• Sub Committee Member at 10th International Arts Research Symposium 2021, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 3rd February 2022.
• An Invigilator at Bachelor of Arts (2014/2015) external (General) degree programmes conducted by Centre for External Degrees and Professional Learning (CEDPL), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 24th April 2021.
• Sub Committee Member at 9th International Arts Research Symposium 2020, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 19th January 2021.

• Prof. (Dr) A., Rameez, Senior Lecturer (Former Vice Chancellor), Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, University Park, Oluvil, Sri Lanka. arameez@seu.ac.lk, +94 772849479

• Dr. M. Riswan, Head, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, University Park, Oluvil, Sri Lanka. mriswan2008@seu.ac.lk, +94 778276635