Sulochana is a research assistant at IPS, specializing in environment, natural resources, and climate change policy research. She holds a BSc Honours degree in Agricultural Technology and Management from the University of Peradeniya and is currently pursuing an MSc in Agricultural Economics at Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya. She has contributed to various research projects in collaboration with organizations, such as IDRC, ICIMOD, RESET, and IPE (Global and Vital Strategies).