Background
Pathiratne, Asoka was born on December 12, 1956 in Matara, Sri Lanka. Daughter of Pamela Weeraratne.
Pathiratne, Asoka was born on December 12, 1956 in Matara, Sri Lanka. Daughter of Pamela Weeraratne.
Bachelor of Science, University Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy, North Dakota State University, 1985.
Assistant lecturer, U. Kelaniya, 1979-1981; research assistant, North Dakota State University, 1981-1984; teaching assistant, North Dakota State University, 1984-1985; lecturer, U. Kelaniya, 1986-1988; senior lecturer zoology, U. Kelaniya, since 1988; head department zoology, U. Kelaniya, since 1995.
Member Asian Fisheries Society, Sri Lanka Association Advancement of Sciences (secretary 1991-1992).
Married Saman Pathiratne. Children: Evan, Mevan.