Mrs.

A. A. D. T. Saparamadu

Senior Lecturer Grade II

Department of Business Economics

thilini@sjp.ac.lk

BIO

Thilini Saparamadu is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ). She holds a Master of Economics (with a concentration in International Economics) from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and a B.Sc. in Business Administration (Business Economics) (Special) from USJ, Sri Lanka. She was awarded the gold medal donated by the NIBM, Sri Lanka for her excellence performance at the undergraduate level. Her teaching interests include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics and International Investment and Finance.

TEACHING INTERESTS

  • International Economics
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Mathematical Economics and International Investment and Finance.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Tourism Economics
  • International Economics
  • Mathematical Economics and International Investment and Finance

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Masters in Economics (International Economics), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2012)
  • Business Administration (Business Economics) Special, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2008)

AWARDS & HONOURS

  • Gold Medal awarded by NIBM for Academic Excellence at the Department of Business Economics
    Awarded by NIBM

PUBLICATIONS

Journal Article

What Leads to Intra-Industry Trade between Sri Lanka and South Asia?

2021 Economics and Business Quarterly Reviews

Saparamadu, Thilini and Weerasinghe, Vihangika

Journal Article

Caught between extremes: the culture and economics of traditional mask art in contemporary Sri Lanka

2016 Journal of Cultural Geography

Handapangoda, WS; Madukala, JI ; Withanawasam, MPK; Saparamadu, AADT

Journal Article

Substitutability of automated teller machines for tellers: with special reference to Bank of Ceylon

2014 The Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research (SLJER)

saparamadu, Thilini:K. Karunarathna

Journal Article

Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in South Asian Region

2013 journal of Economics and Business

Saparamadu, AADT

Administrative Assignments

MENTOR - Student Mentoring Programme and Student Support Centre

2013.01.01 - 2015.12.31

Academic Support, Guidance and Advice, Skill Development, Emotional Support, Connect to Resources

STUDENT COUNSELOR - University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2013)

2013.01.01 - 2013.01.01

Supporting students’ emotional, personal, and academic well-being while guiding them toward appropriate help when needed.

Faculty Coordinator - Career Guidance Unit

2014.01.01 - Up to now

My role involved supporting students’ career development by providing guidance, organizing career-oriented programmes, and facilitating links with industry opportunities. I collaborated closely with students, faculty, and external partners to enhance employability skills and prepare students for the professional environment.

CO-SECRETARY - 12th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) - 2015

2015.01.01 - 2015.12.31

Facilitated the effective organization and seamless execution of the conference through systematic coordination and comprehensive documentation. Responsibilities encompassed supporting the planning process, maintaining stakeholder communication, recording and formalizing minutes, ensuring accurate record management, and preparing post-conference reports and documentation.

THE COORDINATOR - Ph.D. COLLOQUIUM - 17th ICBM

2020.01.01 - Up to now

Coordinated with faculty, research scholars, and resource persons to organize the colloquium, including scheduling, communication, and logistics. Oversaw session flow and ensured the smooth conduct of presentations while maintaining academic standards throughout.

PAPER REVIEWER - Department of Business Economics - ACBE

2020.01.01 - Up to now

Reviewed submitted manuscripts to evaluate their quality, originality, and relevance. Critically examined the research design, data analysis, and validity of conclusions, while providing clear and constructive feedback. Made well-informed recommendations regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of the paper.

PAPER REVIEWER - ICBM - Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce

2013.01.01 - Up to now

evaluated submitted research papers for quality, originality, and relevance. Checked the research methodology, analysis, and conclusions, and provided constructive feedback. Based on the review, recommended acceptance, revision, or rejection of the paper.

A MEMBER OF EDITORIAL BOARD - PhD Colloquium - 17th ICBM

2020.01.01 - Up to now

A member of the Editorial Board of a PhD Colloquium is responsible for ensuring the academic quality and integrity of submitted research papers. Assisted in the review process by evaluating papers for originality, relevance, and methodological soundness, and coordinated the peer review. Also provided editorial feedback, helped in selecting papers for presentation or publication, and ensured that the colloquium proceedings met required academic standards

COMMITTEE MEMBER on BM) - 17th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) - 2020

2020.01.01 - 2020.12.31

The role involved assisting in organizing sessions, coordinating with speakers and participants, supporting paper review and selection processes, and helping with logistics and on-site arrangements. Also contributed to ensuring the smooth conduct of the conference and maintaining its academic and professional standards.

REPORT WRITING PANEL MEMBER - Programme Review - 2018

2018.01.01 - 2019.12.31

A Programme Review in 2018 involved evaluating the academic structure, content, and outcomes of a programme to ensure its quality, relevance, and alignment with institutional standards and improvement goals.

SECRETARY - Research policy for the Department of Business Economics

2022.01.01 - Up to now

The Secretary for the Research Policy of the Department of Business Economics is responsible for assisting in the formulation, coordination, and documentation of research policies, while ensuring effective communication and implementation within the department.

MEDIA APPEARANCES