
Pasdevan is a Junior Researcher at LIRNEasia, specializing in projects addressing misinformation. His broader research interests span poverty, livelihoods, governance, accountability, transparency, public administration, and public policy.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Colombo and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy and Governance at North South University in Bangladesh.
Before joining LIRNEasia in January, 2025, he worked as a Project Officer at the National Peace Council of Sri Lanka, where he gained extensive experience in community development, peace-building, reconciliation, and social cohesion.