Prof. Nishani Wickramaarachchi

Prof. Nishani Wickramaarachchi

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Prof. Nishani Wickramaarachchi

PhD (University of Colombo, SL), M.Sc. T & CP (Moratuwa), B.Sc. (SJP), FITP (SL), AIV (SL), MRICS (UK) 

Professor

Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Real Estate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

 

Contact Details

Tel/Fax: +94717262300 (Office)

Email: nishani@sjp.ac.lk

 

Key positions 

  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Real Estate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Member, Curriculum Review and Development Committee, FMSC
  • Member, Board of Studies, FMSC

Academic qualifications

  • PhD (University of Colombo)
  • M.Sc. Town and Country Planning (University of Moratuwa)
  • B.Sc. Estate Management and Valuation (Sp.) (University of Sri Jayewardenepura)

Professional qualifications

  • Member, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), United Kingdom
  • Fellow, Institute of Town Planners (SL)
  • Associate Member, Institute of Valuers of Sri Lanka (SL)
  • Life member – Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science
  • Life Member – Geo Informatics Society

Special achievements/ Awards/ Certifications/ Grants

  • Emerald Literati Award 2022 – Most Outstanding Reviewer

Teaching Interests

  • Property Valuation
  • Land Economics
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Real Estate Economics

Research Interests

  • Land economics
  • Property rights and land tenure
  • Property valuation
  • Urban planning
  • Land management
  • Land planning
  • Land Development

Research Publications/Presentations

  •  Research Projects

 The Role of Community Based Organization in Managing the Environmental Issues at Settlement Level with special reference to the Underserved Settlement in Colombo Urban area.

Living high and Space Management: How it works. A case Study in City of Colombo.

Development of an Index for Determination of Rental Values in Residential Properties.

  • Books and book chapters

Wickramaarachchi N C (2014), “An Evolution of Land Tenure and Land Policy in Sri Lanka”

Wickramaarachchi N C (2014), “Research methods

Wickramaarachchi N C and Kaluthanthri P (2016) “Real Estate Valuation”

  • Articles in Indexed Journals

Malka Thilini, Nishani Champika Wikcramaarachchi , P.A.N.S. Anuradha (2021), An Approach to Prioritizing the Commercial Real Estate Development Risk International Journal of Real Estate Studies, University Teknology Malaysia, Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): INTREST, pp 114-126. Indexed MyJurnal

N.C. Wickramaarachchi*, B.H.N. Perera (2021), Critical determinants on flooding: Perception analysis with reference to Kelani River in Sri Lanka GEOGRAFIA Online TM Malaysian Journal of Society and Space , University Kebangsaan, Malaysia, Vol.17 issue 3 (pp16-29),Indexed(Web of Science)

 N C Wickramaarachchi*, Seetha Chandani, K A M Thilini (2021), Key determinants of Time on the Market: An Analysis of Residential Housing Market in Sri Lanka International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis , Vol. 14 No. 5, 2021. (pp 913-935) Indexed (Emerald) Cabell’s Directory

 N.C. Wickramaarachchi*, M. T. U Perera, J.L.I Dilhan (2022), Public Perception on Attributes of Walking Avenues in Urban Areas of Sri Lanka International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability, University Teknology Malaysia , Volume 9,Issue 1, 2022 (pp 11-21).Indexed (Web of Science)

 Nishani Champika Wickramaarachchi *, Chamil Bandara Rathnayaka and Malka Thilini,(2022), Small Hydro-power Plants and Disturbances to Environment: Evidence from Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review (JSSHR0, Vol 06 issue 03. (Indexed in Google Scholar)

 T.G.U.P. Perera*, N.C. Wickramaarachchi, H.M.L.P. Karunarathne, Lasika Madhawa Munasinghe, Kasuni Rupasinghe ,(2022), COVID-19 Lockdown Home Gardening in the Western Province of Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review (JSSHR) Vol. 6, No. 2 (79-105). (Indexed in Google Scholar)

Lasika Madhawa Munasinghe, Terans Gunawardhana, Nishani Champika Wickramaarachchi, Ranthilaka Gedara Ariyawansa, (2022) Regulation of Peer-to-Peer Tourist Accommodation Services: Lessons from Asia Pacific Countries for Sri Lanka, Research in Production and Development Vol.08 Issue 01 pp 01-21. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32358/rpd.2022.v8.593. Indexed DOAJ

 Lasika Madhawa Munasinghe, WHT Gunawardhana, Nishani Champika Wickramaarachchi, Ranthilaka Gedara Ariyawansa (2022) Digital micro-entrepreneurship in peer-to-peer accommodation sector: Evidence from Sri Lanka Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship Research Vol.02 Issue 02 pp 119-133  DOI: https://doi.org/10.34001. Indexed DOAJ

Wickramaarachchi, N.C. and Rathnamalala, T. (2023), Consequences of the State Land Alienation Programme in Sri Lanka,  Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review (JSSHR) Vol. 7, No. 4 (248-270) ISSN: 2279-3933. Pp 248-270. (Indexed in Google Scholar)

  • Articles in Referred Journals

Wasantha , A. V. U., Weerakoon , K. G. P. K. & Wickramaarachchi, N. C., 2012. “Rating Valuation Model for Residential Properties in Sri Lanka: Case Study in Homagama. Journal of Real Estate Sri Lanka, Issue 6, pp. 61-78.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C. & Weerahewa , J., 2014. Land Tenuer Security, Investment and Productivity: Evidence from Irrigated Settlements in Sri Lanka, Colombo. Journal of MultiDisciplinary Research .

Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2012. Determinants of rental value for residential properties: A land owner’s perspective for boarding homes. Journal of Built-environment: Sri Lanka,, 12(1), pp. 10-12.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C. & Weerahewa , J., 2016. Land Fragmentation and Land Productivity: Empirical Evidence from Land Distribution Schemes. International Academic Research Journal of Business and Management,, 5(1), pp. 11-21.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C. & Weerahewa , J., 2018. Relationship between Land Size and Productivity: Empirical Evidence from Paddy Farms in Irrigation Settlements of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, 5(2), pp. 125-142.

Kumara , B. U. C. & Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2017. Compensation Valuation for Disasters in Sri Lanka with Reference to Explosion at Salawa Armory in Avissawella. Sri Lanka Journal of Real Estate,, Issue 11, pp. 24-50.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2018. Bundle of Property Rights and Land Tenure Security: Evidence from Anuradhapura District,. Sri Lanka Journal of Real Estate , Issue 12, pp. 20-37.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2018. Does Secured Tenure matter on Land Investment? A Review on Literature. Sri Lanka Journal of Real Estate, Issue 13, pp. 12-32.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C. & Yasheema , K., 2018. An Investigation of non-compliance with Building Regulations in Heritage Areas; A Case Study in Galle Fort-Sri Lanka. SriLanka Journal of Real Estate, , Issue 13, pp. 54-74.

Malka , T. & Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2019. Risk assessment in commercial real estate development: an application of analytic network process. Journal of Property Investment & Finance, Emerald Insight, 37(05), pp. 427-444.

Jayarathna , U. G. G. N. K. & Wickramaarachchi, . N. C., 2019. Tenant’s Perspective on Facilities vs. Rental Values: A Comparison between Public and Private Housing Schemes-Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Real Estate , pp. 70-84.

Wickramaarachchi , N. & Wickremasinghe, . H., 2020. Impediments of Introducing Mixed-Use Developments in High-rise Buildings in Sri Lanka, THE TOWN PLANNER. Journal of the Institute of Town Planners Sri Lanka, pp. 30-47.

N.C.Wickramaarachchi (et al) (2020), COVID-19 Pandemic and Disaster Resilience: Planning Perspective, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Journal of Real Estate, Department of Estate Management and Valuation, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka, Issue 16, pp12-41, ISSN No 1800-3524

N.C.Wickramaarachchi (et al) (2020), Undergraduates’ Perception on E-learning Readiness during COVID-19: A case of a selected University in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Journal of Real Estate, Department of Estate Management and Valuation, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka, Issue 16, pp51-77, ISSN No 1800-3524

K W A R Walisinghe and N.C.Wickramaarachchi (2021), Assessment of Residential Satisfaction: Evidence from Public and Private Housing Schemes, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Journal of Real Estate (USJ) ,  Department of Estate Management and Valuation, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka Issue 18, July 2021, pp 33-56

N C  Wickramaarachchi*., S  Sewwandi, , K A M Thilini (2021), Landowners’ Perceptions towards the Success of Land Title Registration in Sri Lanka ,Bhúmi, The Planning Research Journal, Town & Country Planning Research Institute of the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Vol.08, No.01,June 2021, PP 03-17

 N C Wickramaarachchi*, H.M.L.P Karunarathne and W.H.T Gunawardhana (2021), Assessing E-Learning Satisfaction: University Teachers’ Perspectives International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS) , Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka, Volume 8, Issue 1II, 2021,  8(3): 43 – 60

Lasika Madhawa Munasinghe, Terans Gunawardhana, NC Wickramaarachchi, RG Ariyawansa (2022) Mapping the operation of Airbnb in Sri Lankan cities, Malaysian Journal of Society and Space Vol 18 Issue 02 pp 1-15

 Lasika Madhawa Munasinghe, Terans Gunawardhana, Nishani Champika Wickramaarachchi, Ranthilaka Gedara Ariyawansa (2023) Peer-to-Peer Accommodation User Experience: Evidence From Sri Lanka, SAGE Open, Vol 13 Issue 04 https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440231199324

  • Abstracts/Articles in Refereed International Conferences

Chandani , K. P. S. K. & Wickramaarachchi, . N. C., 2019. Determinants of Time on the Market of Residential Units; Experience from Western Province Sri Lanka,. s.l., Third International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation, DEMV,USJ.

Fernando, . L. N. S. & Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2019. Analysis of Factors Effect on Land Tenure in Anuradhapura Stage II Area. s.l., Third International Conference on Real EstateManagement and Valuation,DEMV,USJ .

Imalsha , H. W. C. & Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2019. Influence of Ambience Attributes in Upscale Fast Food Industry on Customer Revisit Intention in Sri Lanka. s.l., Third International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation.

Jayarathne , U. G. G. N. & Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2019. Study of the Satisfaction Between the Rental Value and Facilities of the Public and Private Residential: A Tenant’s Perspective: Case Study in ‘Araliya Uyana’ and the ‘Maththegoda Public Housing Scheme’. s.l., Third International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation,DEMV,USJ.

Jayawardene , H. M. I. D. P. & Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2008. Potential for Augmentation of Land Supply for Sustainable Development. s.l., Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Business Management (ICBM).

Kumara , B. U. C. & Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2017. Compensation Valuation for Disasters in Sri Lanka with Reference to Explosion at Salawa Armory in Avissawella. s.l., Proceedings of First International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation ,2017, DEMV,USJ.

Kumuduni , W. Y. & Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2018. Enforcement and Compliance with Building Regulations in Heritage Areas. A case study in Galle Fort, Sri Lanka. s.l., Second International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation, DEMV, USJ

Tharumuthu , U. D. & Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2019. Analysis of Factors Influencing Tourists’ Intension to Select Tourism Destination: Case Study in Polhena Beach, Matara. s.l., Third International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation,DEMV,USJ.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2001. Urban Development and Urban Activities. s.l., Proceedings of the Annual Sessions Institute of Valuers, Sri Lanka.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2000. Significance of Urban Land Development and its Impact on Urban Land Values. s.l., Proceedings of the Second Annual Research Sessions of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2003. Land Readjustment as a Land Management Technique for Urban Areas. s.l., Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Sri Lankan Studies University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2005. “Title Registration as a Solution to Secure the Land Tenure in Sri Lanka: A case study at Divulapitiya. s.l., Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Business Management in the Third World, (ICBM) , Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, (ICBM) , Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, (ICBM) , FMSC, USJ .

Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2008. The Contribution of Spatial Planning to Reduce the Poverty Disparity in Sri Lanka. s.l., Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Business Management (ICBM).

Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2017. Association Between Property Rights and Tenure Security of Irrigated Lands in Sri Lanka. s.l., Proceedings of First International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation,DEMV,USJ.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2019. A Valuation Perspective on Land Title Registration (Cadaster System). s.l.:Newsletter, Institute of Valuers Sri Lanka.

Wickramaarachchi , N. C. & Gunawardene , T. G. U. P., 2003. Potentials of Business Valuation in the field of Real Estate Valuation and Management. s.l., Proceedings of the First International Conference on Business Management of Developing Countries (ICBM).

Wickramaarachchi , N. C. & Rohanadeera , S. L., 2017. Tourism and the Economy: Some highlights from Sri Lanka. s.l., Proceedings of Annual Sessions Institute of Town Planners Sri Lanka-.

Wickramaarachchi, . N. C., 2018. Effects of Property Rights on Land Tenure Security: Farmers’ Perceptions. s.l., Proceedings of Second International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation,DEMV,USJ.

Wickramasinghe , H. T., Wickramanayake , W. S. & Wickramaarachchi , N. C., 2018. A Review of Trends in Mixed Use Skyscrapers in Sri Lanka,. s.l., Second International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation,DEMV,USJ.