Dr. Hiranthi Pathirana is a Chartered Architect and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Integrated Design, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa. She received her Ph.D on the subject of Concepts, Principles and Methodologies of Sri Lankan Jewellery. Her current research areas include nature-based design, “green” design concepts, ethnic jewellery and contemporary techniques of jewellery designs. She is as an architect and designer, a resource person for National Gem and Jewellery Authority and she has also served as critique for Final Year Graduation Projects at the University of Visual & Performing Arts,