Dr.

B. A. S. D. Bamunusinghe

Senior Lecturer Grade I

Business Communication Unit

sepalibamunusinghe@sjp.ac.lk

BIO

Sepali Bamunusinghe is a Senior Lecturer in English at the Business Communication Unit, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

She holds a PhD in Linguistics, a Master of Arts in Linguistics, a Master of Arts in Classical Literature, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours). Her academic pursuits have focused on Discourse Analysis, Applied Linguistics, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), as well as Classical Literature and Philosophy.

TEACHING INTERESTS

  • Business Communication
  • Business English
  • English Language
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Research Methodology
  • Classical Literature
  • Philosophy

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • TESL
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Critical Discourse Analysis
  • Classical Literature
  • Philosophy

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD in Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2023)
  • Masters in Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2013)
  • Masters in Classical Literature, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2010)
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2007)

PUBLICATIONS

Administrative Assignments

Co-Chair ICBM 2026 - International Conference of Business Management , Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce

2025.03.01 - 2026.02.20

As Co-Chair of the International Conference on Business Management, the role involves providing overall academic and administrative leadership for the conference; contributing to the development of the conference theme, scope, and academic focus; overseeing and maintaining the quality of the call for papers, review processes, and ethical standards; coordinating with organizing, technical, review, publication, and logistics committees to ensure timely and effective execution of conference activities; facilitating collaboration with international scholars, keynote speakers, partner institutions, and sponsors to enhance global participation; assisting in the design and delivery of the conference programme, including keynote sessions and parallel tracks; supporting publication, indexing, and post-conference outputs; and representing the conference in academic and institutional forums while contributing to official communications, reporting, and post-conference evaluation.

Coordinator - International Affairs FMSC - Coordinator – International Affairs at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce

2026.01.01 - 2027.03.01

As Coordinator – International Affairs at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC), the role involves coordinating and managing the faculty’s international activities in line with university policies; liaising with the university’s International Affairs Division, foreign partner institutions, and external agencies; facilitating international collaborations, MoUs, student and staff mobility programmes, visiting academics, and joint academic initiatives; coordinating the collection, compilation, and submission of information required by national and international bodies (such as UGC) related to internationalisation; supporting the organisation of international conferences, workshops, and academic events hosted by the faculty; assisting academic departments with international partnerships and grant-related activities; maintaining accurate records and documentation of international engagements; and preparing reports, correspondence, and official communications.

Assistant Coordinator - MBA MSc Programmes FMSC - Assistant Coordinator - MBA MSc Programmes FMSC

2026.01.01 - 2028.12.31

As Assistant Coordinator – MBA and MSc Programmes at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC), the role involves assisting the Programme Coordinator in the academic and administrative management of the MBA and MSc programmes; supporting student registration, orientation, course scheduling, examinations, and progression monitoring; coordinating with academic departments, lecturers, and administrative staff to ensure the smooth delivery of courses; facilitating communication between students and programme management; assisting in the implementation of university regulations, quality assurance processes, and accreditation requirements; supporting the organisation of seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and research-related activities; maintaining accurate programme records and documentation; and contributing to reporting, correspondence, and continuous improvement.

Chief Editor - FMSC Prospectus - the role focuses on providing overall editorial oversight, coordinating departmental content, and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with university and UGC guidelines, while maintaining a high standard of academic language and presentation.

2024.01.01 - 2027.01.01

The Chief Editor provides overall academic and editorial oversight of the FMSC prospectus, coordinating with departments to ensure accurate, up-to-date, and consistent content. The role includes reviewing and editing material to maintain high academic standards, ensuring compliance with university and UGC guidelines, managing revisions and quality checks, and ensuring the final prospectus clearly reflects the faculty’s academic profile and standards.

MEDIA APPEARANCES