Mr.
Nirmal Chathuranga
0000-0001-9263-9239
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Department of Business Administration
nirmal@sjp.ac.lk
BIO
I am a Senior Lecturer of the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Before joining the Department, I worked in the NGO field in relation to managing the educational affairs of the students under different vulnerabilities. As an Academic, my research interests are in the fields of Sustainability Managementment and, Diversity and Inclusion in organisations.
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Principles of Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Strategic Management
- Sustainability and Environmental Management
- Business Innovation
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Sustainability Management
- Diversity & Inclusion in organisations
- Leadership
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters of Business Administration, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2022)
- B.Sc. Business Administration (Special), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2017)
AWARDS & HONOURS
- Best Research Paper Award- Sustainable Business Management in an Age of Crisis Session
Awarded by ICBM 2024, FMSC, University of Sri Jayewardenepura - Best Research Paper Award
Awarded by ICBI 2023, University of Kelaniya - Cooperative Wholesale Establishment Award for the best performance in 'Contemporary Management Thought' in MBA
Awarded by Postgraduate and Mid Career Development Unit, University of Colombo - Best Presenter- Education and Other Studies Session
Awarded by Asia International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019 (Colombo) - Australian Awards Fellowship
Awarded by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia - Research Awards
Awarded by Research Council, University of Sri Jayewardenepura - Best Short Story Writer
Awarded by Alumni Association of University of Colombo
PUBLICATIONS
Conference Paper
Implementing the Principles for Responsible Management Education: The Role of Business Academics
2025/10/24 Reimagining Management Education in Sri Lanka: A Colloquy, Department of Business Administration, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Journal Article
Taking the bull by the horns: creating and maintaining LGBT inclusivity at a local group of companies in Sri Lanka
2025 International Studies of Management & Organization (Scopus & Web of Science Indexed)
Conference Paper
Barriers to LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Despite Formalized Policies: A Sri Lankan Experience
2025 International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME) 2025, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna
Book
Mahanel (A Sinhala Novel)
2025
Journal Article
Interplay between Institutional Isomorphism and Institutional logics in shaping LGBTQIA+ Policies in Sri Lanka
2024 Journal of Business Research and Insight
Journal Article
Demographic influences on students’ self-efficacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion: a quantitative study in higher education in Sri Lanka
2024 Studies in Higher Education (Scopus & Web of Science Indexed)
Book
Qualitative Research: A Quick Guide
2024
Journal Article
A Quantitative Investigation on the Followers’ Perception on Female Leaders in Commercial Banks in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
2024 Journal of Women Entrepreneurship & Business Management
Journal Article
Google Classroom as a Pedagogical Tool for Research Supervision: A Case Study of Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions and Experiences
2024 Kelaniya Journal of Management
Journal Article
Unveiling the perceived benefits of online learning among management undergraduates: a study in a Sri Lankan government-owned university
2024 Education and Information Technologies (Scopus & Web of Science Indexed)
Journal Article
A quantitative exploration of management undergraduates’ readiness for diversity and inclusion in the university environment
2024 Studies in Higher Education (Scopus & Web of Science Indexed)
Journal Article
‘It was the right thing to do’: pioneering LGBT inclusivity in a local group of companies in Sri Lanka
2024 Culture and Organization (Scopus & Web of Science Indexed)
Journal Article
Understanding Leadership Dynamics in an Adolescent Care Setting: A Narrative Analysis
2024 Research and Review: Human Resource andLabour Management
Conference Paper
Navigating Challenges to LGBTIQ+ Inclusion: A Management Perspective on Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Practice
2024 International Conference on Business Management (ICBM-2024), University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Conference Paper
Are They Ready to Embrace Diversity? Illuminating the Path of Management Undergraduates Towards Inclusive Excellence
2024 International Conference on Business Management (ICBM-2024), University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Book
Ekalawa Samoohaya Gayami (Sinhala Poetry Book)
2023
Journal Article
The Relationship Between Brand Equity and Purchasing Intension of Fairness Cream Products: A Study in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
2023 Logistics and Supply Chain Management System
Journal Article
Stigma against Homosexual Students in the Educational Environments in Sri Lanka
2023 Journal of Women Entrepreneurship & Business Management
Conference Paper
Google Classroom as a Pedagogical Tool for Research Supervision: A Case Study of Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions and Experiences
2023 International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI 2023), University of Kelaniya
Conference Paper
Online Learning as an alternative Delivery Mode for the New Normal: Examining the Factors Influencing the Online Learning Readiness of Management Undergraduates
2022 International Conference on Business Management (ICBM-2024), University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Journal Article
Examining the Factors Influencing the Online Learning Readiness of Management Undergraduates: A Case of a Sri Lankan State University
2022 Journal of Business Analytics and Data Visualization
Conference Paper
Do women Act as Effective Leaders? A Study on Leadership of Commercial Banks in the Colombo District, Sri Lanka
2021 International Conference on Business Management (ICBM-2024), University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Conference Paper
Impact of Organisational Level Factors on Job Stress: Sri Lankan Experience
2021 International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM 2021), University of Jaffna
Journal Article
Gender Roles and Equal Opportunities for Women: A Theory Based Review of Contemporary Business Organisations
2021 Journal of Women Entrepreneurship & Business Management
Journal Article
Career Choice Determinants of the Management Students: A Case of a Sri Lankan State University
2021 Journal of Accounting Research, Business and Finance Management
Journal Article
Job Stress and Organizational Level Factors: Sri Lankan Experience
2021 Research and Review: Human Resource and Labour Management
Conference Paper
Gender Troubles in School Administration: A Study of the Issues Faced by Female Principals Serving in Rural Areas of Sri Lanka
2020 International Conference on Management and Economics (ICBE 2020), University of Ruhuna
Journal Article
Impact of smartphone usage on academic performance: a study on undergraduates in FMSC of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
2020 Journal of Management (Eastern university, Sri Lanka)
Conference Paper
Women at Work: An Empirical Study on Women Career Advancement in Sri Lankan Public Education System
2019 Asia International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research
Journal Article
Women at Work: Are the Steps to the Top Fragile? An Empirical Study on Women’s Career Advancement in the Sri Lankan Public Education System
2019 GARI International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
Book
Arungal Sihinaya (Sinhala Short Stories Book)
2017
Administrative Assignments
Senior Treasurer and Advisor of Association of Business Administration - In charging the student association
2020.08.20 - 2025.01.31
Leading the students of ABA
Coordinator- Internships - Coordinating all internship related affairs at the Department of Business Administration
2021.01.01 - Up to now
Coordinate all affairs on practical training
Coordinator- Research Cluster for Organisation and Society - Coordinated the Research Cluster for Organisation and Society of the Research Centre for Business and Society (RCBS)
2022.04.30 - 2023.12.31
Coordinating research and events related to the research cluster. E.g., initiated a research project on emotional labour among foster mothers in Sri Lanka, conducted several knowledge sharing sessions, coordinated the learning to live with diversity sessions
Coordinator- Learning Management System - Coordinating all the requirements of the Department related to LMS
2022.08.31 - 2024.12.31
Create course pages and necessary maintenance from the side of department
Coordinator- Department Web Site - Coordinating the website of the Department and providing input for faculty website
2020.08.31 - 2021.12.31
Managing the Department website
Coordinator- United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education - Preparing UNPRME SIP Report
2023.08.31 - 2025.12.31
Preparing SIP report and coordinating between UNPRME and the Department of Business Administration
Coordinator- CRDC, Department of Business Administration - Coordinating Curriculum Review and Development related activities within the Department
2025.10.01 - Up to now
Coordinating Curriculum Review and Development related activities within the Department
Coordinator, Internship Management System (IMS) Development Committee, FMSC - Leading Internship Management System (IMS) Development Committee
2024.01.01 - 2025.10.31
Providing insights, Leading Internship Management System (IMS) Development Committee
Consultancy Work
Academic Consultancy - Hada Ulpatha Students Collaboration, university of Sri Jayewardenepura
2021.05.19 - Up to now
'Hada Ulpatha Students Collaboration' is a student collaboration at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura established to commit in the social services.
Academic Consultancy - University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2024.01.01 - 2024.12.31
Academic Mentoring Programme- Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, USJ
MEDIA APPEARANCES
Television
JPL 2023- Media Discussion - Jeewithayata Ida Denna- Sirasa TV
2023.10.31 https://youtu.be/8_COk2x3hWg
An information-sharing interview about Japura Premier League 2023- the inter-university cricket tournament organised by the department of Business Administration, USJ.
Magazine
An Interview on Mahanel- The Novel - Radical- Digital Magazine
2025.06.22 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EyrYKqMNN/
Featured in Radical Digital Magazine