Miss.
G. O. Abeysooriya
0000-0001-9966-3653
Lecturer (Probationary)
Department of Estate Management and Valuation
githmiabeysooriya@sjp.ac.lk
BIO
Miss Githmi Oshara Abeysooriya is a dedicated professional currently serving as a Lecturer (Probationary) at the Department of Estate Management and Valuation. With a passion for real estate management and valuation, she actively engages in teaching and assisting in subjects related to her field. Additionally, she holds the role of Administrative Assistant at the Centre for Real Estate Studies (CRES), where she adeptly coordinates and manages research and consultancy activities.
Having earned her undergraduate degree in B.Sc. Estate Management and Valuation (Special) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Miss Abeysooriya brings a solid academic foundation to her roles. Her keen interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for real estate management led her to pursue a Diploma in GIS and Remote Sensing from the same university.
Miss Abeysooriya is an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK, and an Associate Professional of the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka, reflecting her commitment to excellence in real estate management, valuation, and the promotion of sustainable practices within the built environment. In addition, she serves as an Academic Advisor at the Student Support Centre of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, where she is dedicated to guiding and supporting students throughout their academic journey.
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Real Estate Management
- Property Valuation
- Geographic Information Systems
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Construction Project Management
- Property Technology
- Sustainable Real Estate
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Geographic Information Systems
- Real Estate Management
- Property Valuation
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Construction Project Management
- Property Technology
- Sustainable Real Estate
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Estate Management and Valuation (Special), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2022)
AWARDS & HONOURS
- Gold Medal for the Most Outstanding Student of the academic batch
Awarded by Depertment of Estate Management and Valuation, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Article
Addressing the Intercity Traffic Congestion through Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Smart Traffic Management: A Case Study of Gampaha, Sri Lanka
2025 Bhúmi, The Planning Research Journal
Conference Paper
A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS IN RECOGNIZING THE CITY IMAGE IN REFERENCE TO THE CITY OF GALLE
2025 11th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches
Conference Paper
Uncovering Factors Contributing to Time Delays on Government Intervened Affordable Housing Projects: A Case Study
2023 Seventh International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV)
Administrative Assignments
Treasurer- Pradasa Scholarship Fund - The Pradasa Scholarship Fund is a scholarship initiative of the Department of Estate Management and Valuation, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, that provides financial assistance to academically deserving and financially needy students, supporting equitable access to higher education and promoting academic excellence.
2024.04.30 - Up to now
Responsible for the financial management, budgeting, record-keeping, and transparent administration of the scholarship fund, ensuring the effective allocation of resources to support deserving students and promote educational advancement.
Coordinator- RICS Reaccrediation, Annual Reviews - Quality assurance processes ensuring academic programmes meet RICS standards through periodic evaluation, compliance checks, and continuous improvement in curriculum and delivery.
2024.08.01 - 2026.06.15
Responsible for coordinating the reaccreditation process and annual review activities in alignment with the standards of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The role involves organizing documentation, ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements, liaising with academic and administrative stakeholders, and facilitating the preparation and submission of required reports. This position supports the continuous quality assurance of academic programmes and ensures adherence to internationally recognized professional standards in education and training.
Coordinator- Examination and Time Table Matters - Liaises with the examination unit and academic staff to manage timetable and examination-related matters, ensuring accurate scheduling, conflict resolution, compliance with academic regulations, and smooth execution of academic calendars.
2024.07.30 - Up to now
Responsible for coordinating academic examinations and timetables, including scheduling, stakeholder coordination, compliance with academic regulations, and updating the departmental examination system as a system user to ensure accurate data entry and efficient management of examination records.