Prof. M.S.S. Perera
| Name | Prof (Mrs.) Sumudu Perera | ||
| Designation | Professor / Coordinator (MPhil (BEc)) | ||
| Academic Qualifications | B.Com. (Special), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka | ||
| MBA, Post graduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka | |||
| M.A. International Economics and Finance, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand | |||
| Ph.D., University of New England, Australia | |||
| Other Qualifications | Diploma in Advanced English for Administration and Academic Purposes, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka | ||
| Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (Pass with SEDA Accreditation) | |||
| Awards and Honors | Award for the Best Student at Department of Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (Academic Year 1993/94) | ||
| Award of the Gold Medal for the Most Outstanding Student at Department of Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (1998) | |||
| Award of Scholarship for M.A. in International Economics and Finance in Chulalongkorn University, Thailand by Department of Technical and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (2004) | |||
| The Best Paper Presenter at the 10th Anniversary International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2006) | |||
| Award of Scholarship for PhD – International Faculty Scholarship, University of New England, Australia (2009) | |||
| Award for Best Teaching ECON 317 International Trade and Payments, University of New England, Australia | |||
| Research Award, Scientific Publication of a Refereed Indexed Journal, Research Council, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2014) | |||
| Research Grant Award, Title: Cash Transfers vs. Material Subsidies: A Cost Benefit Analysis of Fertilizer Subsidy in Mahaweli System H in Sri Lanka (2016) | |||
| Research Award, Cash Award for Scientific Publication of a Refereed Journal, Research Council, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2018) | |||
| Teaching Interest | International Trade and Finance, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics | ||
| Researching Interest | Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modelling, Trade Policy Analysis; Free Trade Agreements and South Asian Economies, Micro and Macroeconomic Policy Issues | ||
| Journal Papers in Indexed Refereed Journals | |||
| Author(s) | Title | Journal | Publisher |
| Perera, S., Rathnayake, A., Fernando, J., Navaratne, T. & Rajapakshe, D. | The Impact of Policy Shift from In-kind Transfers to Direct Cash Transfers on Paddy Production: Evidence from Mahaweli H System in Sri Lanka | South Asia Economic Journal, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 88-109, 2021 | Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Perera, S., Siriwardana, M. & Mounter, S. | Reducing Poverty and Income Inequality in Sri Lanka: Does Trade Liberalisation Help? | Journal of Asia Pacific Economy, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp. 629-655, October 2014 | Routledge |
| Perera, S., Siriwardana, M. & Mounter, S. | Should Agriculture be Exempt from Trade Policy Reforms in South Asia? | Asia Pacific Development Journal, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 67-106, June 2014 | United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) |
| Perera, M.S.S. | South Asian Free Trade Area: An Analysis of Different Policy Options for Sri Lanka | Journal of Economic Integration, Vol. 24, No. 3, pp. 530-562, September 2009 | Center for International Economics, Sejong Institution, Sejong University |
| Perera, M.S.S. | Impact of the Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement on the Sri Lankan Economy: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis | South Asian Economic Journal, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 1-50, June 2008 | Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Journal Papers in Refereed Journals | |||
| Author(s) | Title | Journal | Publisher |
| Chandrarathne, S.G.U.S., Jayasundara, J.M.D.P, Perera, M.S.S & Navaratne, T.L. | Trade Elasticities and Marshall Lerner Condition: Evidence from Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Journal of Advanced Social Studies, Vol.10, No. 02, December 2020 | National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS) in Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Perera, M.S.S. | Welfare Impacts of Unilateral and Regional Trade Liberalisation in South Asia: The Way Forward | Vidyodaya Journal of Management, Vol. 6, No. 1, July 2020 | FMSC, USJ |
| Priyangika, R.D., Perera, M.S.S. & Rajapakshe, D.P. | Customer Attitude and Intention Towards Internet Banking: A Case of Licensed Commercial Banks in Colombo District, Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (SLJBE), Vol. 8, No. 1, May 2019 | Department of Business Economics, USJ |
| Perera, S. | Exploring the Links between Trade Reforms and Household Income Distribution in South Asia: A General Equilibrium Approach | Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research (SLJER), Vol. 6, No. 1, November 2018 | Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists |
| Perera, M.S.S. | Cointegration Test of Purchasing Power Parity: A Case of Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (SLJBE), Vol. 2, No. 2, December 2005 | Department of Business Economics, USJ |
| Peer Reviewed Full Papers in Conference Proceedings | |||
| Author(s) | Title | Conference, Date, Pages | Publisher |
| Perera, M.S.S. & Waidyarathna, W.D.M.P.A. | The Impact of External Debt on Economic Growth in Lower Middle Income Countries in South Asia | 7th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC), 2018 (pp. 236-242) | Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists |
| Perera, M.S.S., Ratnayaka, R.M.A.K. & Fernando, P.J.S. | The Economic Impact of Fertilizer Subsidy with Special Reference to Mahaweli System H in Sri Lanka | 6th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC), 2017 (pp. 15-21) | Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists |
| Perera, M.S.S., Ratnayaka, R.M.A.K. & Fernando, P.J.S. | An Economic Analysis based on Equivalent Variance of Fertilizer Subsidy: A Case of Mahaweli System H in Sri Lanka | 13th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), 2016 (pp. 682-696) | FMSC, USJ |
| Priyangika, R.D., Perera, M.S.S. & Rajapakshe, D.P. | An Empirical Investigation on Customer Attitude and Intention Towards Internet Banking: A Case of Licensed Commercial Banks in Colombo District, Sri Lanka | 13th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), 2016 (pp. 718-734) | FMSC, USJ |
| Perera, S. | The Poverty and Income Inequality Impacts of South Asian Trade Liberalisation on the Sri Lankan Economy | 53rd New Zealand Association of Economists Annual Conference, 27th-29th June 2012 | Palmerston North Conference Centre, Palmerston North |
| Perera, S. | Trade Liberalisation in South Asia: Analysing the Impact on Trade and Household Income in a Multi-Country Computable Equilibrium (CGE) Model | 6th Annual Postgraduate Research Conference, 2011 (pp. 122-150) | Faculty of Professions, School of Business, University of New England, Australia |
| Perera, S. | Welfare and Poverty Impacts of Trade Reforms in South Asia | 11th PhD Conference in Economics and Business, 19th-20th November 2011 | University of Queensland, Australia |
| Perera, M.S.S. | Impact of the South Asian Free Trade Area on the Sri Lankan Economy: A General Equilibrium Analysis | International Research Conference on Management and Finance, 2008 (pp. 301-313) | Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Colombo |
| Perera, M.S.S. | A General Equilibrium Analysis: Impact of Indo-Sri Lanka Agreement on the Sri Lankan Economy | 3rd International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), 2006 (pp. 248-258) | FMSC, USJ |
| Abstract Presentations at Conferences | |||
| Author(s) | Title | Conference | Publisher |
| MSS Perera,PJS Fernando, PRS De Silva, KManugoda | Willingness to Implement a Hydroponic System Among Up-country Vegetable Farmers in Sri Lanka UP-COUNTRY VEGETABLE FARMERS IN SRI LANKA |
International Open University Research Sessions 2022 (iOURS 2022) | Research Unit, Open University of Sri Lanka |
| MSS Perera,PJS Fernando, PRS De Silva, KManugoda | Famers’ perceptions and willingness to adapt hydroponic systems : a study in Welimada, Sri Lanka | International Symposium on Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ruhuna -2022 | Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna |
| Mahendrawansha, L.W., Perera, M.S.S. & Perera, G.A.N. | Growth Potentials of Sri Lanka as an Adventure Tourism Destination: An Empirical Investigation | 2nd Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) 2021 | Department of Business Economics, FMSC, USJ |
| Madushani, R.M.N., Perera, M.S.S. & Perera, G.A.N. | Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility on Trade between Sri Lanka and the USA | 2nd Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) 2021 | Department of Business Economics, FMSC, USJ |
| Perera, K.B.U., Perera, M.S.S. & Perera, G.A.N. | Improving the Export Competitiveness of Sri Lanka through Value-Added Exports in Cinnamon | 2nd Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) 2021 | Department of Business Economics, FMSC, USJ |
| Pathirage, A.T.R., Perera, M.S.S. & Perera, G.A.N. | The Relationship between Foreign Direct Investment and International Trade in South Asia: A Panel Data Analysis | 2nd Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) 2021 | Department of Business Economics, FMSC, USJ |
| Chandrarathne, S.G.U.S. & Perera, M.S.S. | The Impact of Logistic Management in Improving Export Competitiveness in Sri Lanka | 2nd Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) 2021 | Department of Business Economics, FMSC, USJ |
| Dissanayake, P.S. & Perera, M.S.S. | Impact of Currency Depreciation on Bilateral Trade Balances: Evidence from Sri Lanka-China and Sri Lanka- India Trade |
1st Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) 2020 | Department of Business Economics, FMSC, USJ |
| Silva, A.N. & Perera, M.S.S. | Challenges, Opportunities and Determinants of Export Competitiveness in Sri Lanka | 1st Annual Conference on Business Economics (ACBE) 2020 | Department of Business Economics, FMSC, USJ |
| Dissanayaka, D.M.G.A., Perera, M.S.S. & Navaratne, T.L. | The Impact of Government Expenditure on Economic Growth: A Sri Lankan Perspective | 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 2017 (p. 143) | Faculty of Graduate Studies, USJ |
| Perera, M.S.S. | Export Growth in Sri Lanka: Has FDI Played a Role? | 10th Anniversary International Symposium, 4th-8th July 2006 (p. 228) | Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka |
| Book Chapters | |||
| Author(s), (Editor(s)) | Chapter No., Chapter Title | Title of the Book, Year of Publication, Page Numbers of the Chapter | Publisher, Location of Publisher (ISBN) |
| Perera M.S.S., Hettiaracchchi A. D., Dissanayake P. S., Shiwanthi K.K., Manugoda K. | Challenges and the Way Forward in Achieving Food Security in Sri Lanka: Moving Towards Zero Hunger (forthcoming) |
Climate-Smart and Resilient Food Systems and Security | Springer Nature |
| Samarasinghe N.A.C, Utumange U. A., Perera M.S.S & Ulluwishewa R. | Spritually and Servant Leadership: A Personal Reflection of a Corporate Leader | Climate-Smart and Resilient | Springer Nature |
| Perera, M.S.S., Siriwardana, M. & Mounter, S. (Staicu, G.) | Chapter 6: The Impact of Trade Liberalisation on Poverty and Welfare in South Asia: A Special Reference to Sri Lanka |
Poverty, Inequality and Policy, 2017, pp. 83-119 | InTech Publishers, Rijeka, Croatia |
| Book Reviews | |||
| Author(s) | Book Reviewed | Published in | Publisher |
| Perera, S. | Straight Talk on Trade: Ideas for a Sane World Economy by Dani Rodrick (2018) | Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research (SLJER), Vol. 7, No. 1, 2019 | Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists |
| Editor-in Chief of Refereed Journals | Chief Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research (SLJER), Vol. 4, No. 2, June 2017 | ||
| Chief Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research (SLJER), Vol. 4, No. 1, December 2016 | |||
| Executive Editor, Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (SLJBE), Vol. 5, 2014 | |||
| Editing of Collections of Essays and Books | Proceedings of the 11h International Conference on Business and Management (ICBM) 2014, “Driving Productivity through Innovation: From Thought to Practice”, ISSN 2235-9773 | ||
| Proceedings of the 4th International Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists 2015, “Inclusive Growth towards Economic Transformation”, ISSN 2279-2406 | |||
| Book of Abstracts of the 1st International Conference on Economics and Development (ICED) 2017, “Inclusive Economic Growth: Rethinking the Development in a Time of Paradigm Shift”, ISBN: 978-955-4903-70-8 | |||
| Book of Abstracts of the 2nd International Conference on Economics and Development (ICED) 2018, “The Green Economy and Sustainable Development: Towards a New Research and Policy Agenda”, ISBN: 978-955-3605-02-3 | |||
| Book of Abstracts of the 3rd International Conference on Economics and Development (ICED) 2019, “Fourth Industrial Revolution: Current Practices, New Challenges and Opportunities”, ISBN: 978-955-3605-31-3 | |||
| Reviewer/Editorial Board Member of Refereed Journals | Editorial Board Member, Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (SLJBE), published by Department of Business Economics, FMSC, USJ (2013 & 2016) | ||
| Reviewer, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences (SLJSS), published by National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka (from 2019 to date) | |||
| Reviewer, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research (SLJER), published by Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE) (from 2018 to date) | |||
| Reviewer, Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (SLJBE), published by Department of Business Economics, FMSC, USJ (from 2016 to date) | |||
| Teaching Experience (Local) | Visiting Lecturer, MBA/M.Sc. in Management Programme, USJ (from 2019 to date) | ||
| Visiting Lecturer, M.Sc. in Applied Finance, USJ (from 2015 to date) | |||
| Visiting Lecturer, M.Sc./Postgraduate Diploma in Real Estate Management and Valuation, USJ (from 2015 to date) | |||
| Visiting Lecturer, Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management, USJ (from 2015 to date) | |||
| Visiting Lecturer, B.Sc. (Applied Accounting) General/Special Degree Programme, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (from 2016 to date) | |||
| Visiting Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, USJ (from 2015 to date) | |||
| Resource Person for the Seminars conducted to External Students of the Department of Public Administration, USJ (from 2014 to date) | |||
| Resource Person for the Seminars conducted to External Students of the Department of Business Administration, USJ (from 2014 to date) | |||
| Visiting Lecturer, Higher Diploma in Accounting and Finance, Association of Accounting Technician of Sri Lanka (AAT Sri Lanka) (2017) | |||
| Visiting Lecturer, Economics and Management, B.Sc. Degree Programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (2007) | |||
| Visiting Lecturer, Bachelors Degree in Arts/Commerce (Defence Studies), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy, Sri Lanka (2007-2008) | |||
| Teaching Experience (International) | Associate Lecturer, UNE Business School, University of New England, Australia (from 2009-2013) | ||
| Research Supervision and Examination | MBE/ MSc and MPhil in Business Economics | ||
| PhD in Management Programme | |||
| PhD Thesis Examiner, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia (from 2015 to date) | |||
| Positions Held | Head of the Department of Business Economics, FMSC, USJ (2014-2017) | ||
| Co-ordinator – MPhil in Business Economics (from 2020 to date) | |||
| Activity Coordinator, AHEAD Project, FMSC, USJ (from 2019 to date) | |||
| Conference Chair, International Conference on Economics and Development (ICED) hosted by USJ (from 2017 -2020) | |||
| Co-chair (Standard 7: Professional Staff Sufficiency and Deployment) of the Faculty Accreditation Committee, FMSC, USJ | |||
| Member of the Faculty Research Committee, FMSC, USJ (from 2015 -2020) | |||
| Member of the Faculty Curriculum Development and Review Committee, FMSC, USJ (from 2014 to date) | |||
| Resource Person, University of Monash, Australia Study Tour to University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2018 and 2019) | |||
| Chair, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (2015) | |||
| Conference Chair, 4th International Conference of Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLREC) (2015) | |||
| Conference Co-chair, 11th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), FMSC, USJ (2014) | |||
| Memberships | Member, Board of Studies, School of Accounting and Business, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (from 2018 to date) | ||
| Member of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE) (from 2014 to date) | |||
| Contact Numbers | Office: 0112802005 | ||
| sumudu@sjp.ac.lk | |||
| Google Scholar Profile Name | M. Sumudu Senani Perera | ||
| ResearchGate Profile | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sumudu_Perera2 | ||
| ORCID iD | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6958-0961 | ||
