Aneeka Ratnayake

Aneeka Ratnayake is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), housed in the Public Policy Building (Room 211). Her contact email is aneeka@umbc.edu, and standard office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

Her research spans interdisciplinary social sciences and health disciplines, with core focus areas in:

• Sociological theory and social structures
• Cultural anthropology and human behavior
• Public health systems and community wellness initiatives

These fields examine societal dynamics, cultural practices, and health policy intersections within diverse populations.

While no specific awards, student mentorship details, or grant activities are documented in available materials, her departmental role supports UMBC’s mission in social justice and health equity research through institutional frameworks like the Public Policy Building infrastructure.