Mr.
NB Sugathadasa
0000-0002-8929-7028
Lecturer (Probationary)
Department of Estate Management and Valuation
nimashasugathadasa@sjp.ac.lk
BIO
Mr. Nimasha Sugathadasa is a Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Estate Management and Valuation at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Estate Management and Valuation and is currently reading for an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics at the University of Peradeniya. His teaching and research interests include real estate valuation, land management, agricultural valuation, urban planning, and consumer behavior in real estate.
With experience in both academia and professional valuation practice, Mr. Sugathadasa has contributed to numerous research publications in reputable journals and conferences. He has been actively involved in property, asset, and rental valuation assignments through the Centre for Real Estate Studies (CRES) and has participated in several consultancy and research projects. His professional affiliations include student membership in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and accreditation as a Green Associate Professional (GREENSL® AP).
Mr. Sugathadasa has received several academic distinctions, including the Gold Medal for the Most Outstanding Student of the B.Sc. Estate Management and Valuation degree programme. He remains committed to advancing real estate education, research, and sustainable land management practices in Sri Lanka.
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Agricultural Valuation
- Applied Valuation
- Real Estate Investment Analysis
- Environmental Valuation
- Land Economics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Urban Planning
- Housing
- Consumer Behavior in Real Estate
- Real Estate Valuation
- Land Tenure
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.Sc. Estate Management & Valuation (Special) Degree, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2020)
AWARDS & HONOURS
- Award for the Most Outstanding Student of the academic batch of 2015/16
Awarded by Department of Estate Mangement and Valuation
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Article
Causes of Building Permit Delays: A Case Study of a Sri Lankan Local Government Authority
2025 Journal of Real Estate Studies
Journal Article
Student Satisfaction in State-Funded Accommodation: On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Living in a Sri Lankan University
2025 Bhumi, The Planning Research Journal
Conference Paper
Review of Bim Saviya Title Registration in Sri Lanka: Progress and Challenges
2025 Proceedings of the 14th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference
Conference Paper
Title Registration and Its Impact on Property Valuation: Insights from Sri Lankan Valuation Professionals
2025 Proceedings of International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation
Conference Paper
Consumer Behaviour and Preferences in Apartment Purchasing Decisions: Case Study in Proposed Apartment Project in Malabe, Sri Lanka
2025 Proceedings of International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation
Conference Paper
Opinion Mining of Undergraduates’ Views toward LMS-Based Digital Assessments in Sri Lanka: Insights using Sentiment Analysis and Association Rule Mining
2025 Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Business Management
Journal Article
Sustainable development of low-income low-rise housing in Sri Lanka: Issues and challenges
2024 Journal of Bangladesh Institute of Planners
Conference Paper
An Analysis of Service Quality and Practices of Non- Regulated Real Estate Brokers in Sri Lanka: Service Users’ Perception
2024 International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation
Journal Article
Does gender influence the relationship between Self-Image and house purchase intention?
2023 Built-Environment Sri Lanka
Conference Paper
The Moderating Effect of Gender on Self-Image
2023 International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation
Conference Paper
The Effect of Built Environment Aesthetics on The City Image
2022 International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation
Journal Article
Impact of Built Environment Aesthetics on the Image of Kandy Historic City, Sri Lanka
2021 Sri Lanka Journal of Real Estate
Administrative Assignments
Coordination of LMS to support student learning beween the faculty and the department - LMS Coordinator
2022.07.23 - Up to now
resolving technical problems of the course
Academic Mentor - Academic Mentor of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
2024.02.25 - Up to now
As an academic mentor, I guide and support students throughout their academic journey. Further offering academic advice, assisting with course selection, providing study strategies, and fostering a supportive learning environment are major responsibilities of the said positions. In addition Mentor also offer career guidance, connect students with opportunities, and serve as a liaison between students and faculty. Thus my final gole is to help students succeed academically and reach their full potential.
Consultancy Work
Industry consultancy - Univerity of Sri Jayewardanepura
2022.01.10 - 2022.06.13
Appointed as Supervisors for the Asset Valuation Project at the University of Sri Jayewardanepura, our responsibilities encompass asset verification, valuation, and report preparation for financial reporting purposes. This involves ensuring the accuracy of the university's asset inventory, determining fair market values, and providing comprehensive valuation reports. Our role is pivotal in maintaining transparency and reliability in the university's financial reporting processes.
Industry consultancy - Univerity of Sri Jayewardanepura
2022.04.04 - Up to now
As a Valuation Officer, I am tasked with determining the rental values for a property intended for acquisition by the university for accommodation purposes. My responsibility involves formulating a concise Rental Valuation Report based on thorough analysis of market conditions, location, and comparable rental rates. This report will guide informed decision-making regarding the property's acquisition and utilization for hostel accommodation by the university.