Prof.
Prathap Kaluthanthri
0000-0002-0204-1143
Head of the Department
Department of Estate Management and Valuation
prathap@sjp.ac.lk
Prof. Prathap Kaluthanthri is a recognized academic and professional in the field of Real Estate Management and Valuation. He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Estate Management and Valuation at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
He holds a Ph.D. from the School of Housing, Building, and Planning at Universiti Sains Malaysia, an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), and an M.Sc. in Real Estate and Valuation from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. His academic journey began with a First Class Honours B.Sc. in Estate Management and Valuation from the same university and includes a Postgraduate Diploma from The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK.
Prof. Kaluthanthri is a Chartered Valuation Surveyor and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK, and the Institute of Valuers of Sri Lanka (IVSL). He is a former Assistant Secretary of the IVSL (2019–2023), a current member of the RICS Member Engagement Group Sri Lanka, and an Executive Council Member of RICS Sri Lanka.
At the university, he coordinates the M.Sc./Postgraduate Diploma in Real Estate Management and Valuation. His research interests include property valuation, corporate real estate, and real estate marketing. He has authored numerous publications in international journals and presented at several academic conferences. Additionally, he has written textbooks and reference materials that are widely used in the field.
Prof. Kaluthanthri has played a key role in various consultancy and applied research projects. His work includes feasibility studies, infrastructure assessments, and fixed asset valuations. Notable contributions include surveys for the rehabilitation of the Old Kottawa–Pannipitiya road and assessments related to the Makumbura Multi-Modal Transport Center (MMC), where he was involved in service quality evaluation and staff training. He has also conducted asset valuations for institutions such as the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
His academic leadership includes serving as Conference Chair of the International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV) in 2020 and 2021, and as Co-Chair of the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) in 2022.
Prof. Kaluthanthri continues to contribute to the advancement of real estate education, research, and professional practice both locally and internationally.
Journal Article
Vertical Greenery Systems in Tropical Climate-A Review
2024 Journal of Real Estate Studies
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An Overview of Bio-Integration in the Built Environment and the Ecological Benefits of Green Walls
2023 Asian Journal of Real Estate
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Reconfiguring Workspaces: Adaptations of Corporate Real Estate Design in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka
2023 Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports
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A Holistic Approach to Land Valuation Using Automated Valuation Models (AVMs): A Case Study in Homagama Divisional Secretarial Administrative Boundary, Sri Lanka
2023 Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports
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GIS-Assisted Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Residential Site Suitability: Case Study of Homagama Divisional Secretariat, Sri Lanka
2022 Journal of Real Estate Studies
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Impact of Real Estate Environment on Knowledge Worker Performance in IT Companies: Evidence from Sri Lanka
2022 South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics
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BIO-INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURAL MODULAR
2022 Sri Lanka Journal of Real Estate
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Exploring the Complexities of Millennial Housing Choices: An Analysis of the Influence of Neighborhood Factors
2022 Journal of Real Estate Studies
Conference Paper
Bio-Integrated Architectural Modular Façade for Urban Built Environment
2022 19th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM - 2022)
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Spatial distribution of crimes in urban areas: An insight from Sri Lanka
2021 Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
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Attributes of Destination Competitiveness of Sri Lanka: Tourism Service Provider Perspective
2021 Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate
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Attributes of Destination Competitiveness of Sri Lanka: Tourism Service Provider Perspective
2021 Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate
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Undergraduates’ Perception on E-learning Readiness during COVID-19: A Case of a Selected University in Sri Lanka (preprint)
2020 Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate
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Undergraduates’ Perception on E-learning Readiness during COVID-19: A Case of a Selected University in Sri Lanka
2020 Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate
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Sustainable competitive advantage over corporate real estate: Evidence in the hotel industry
2020 Real Estate Malaysia
Conference Paper
Corporate Real Estate Strategy: A Review
2019 4th International Conference on Rebuilding Place, , The European Proceedings of Multidisciplinary Sciences
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Performance Measurement Dimensions for Sri Lankan Hotel Industry: An Expert Review
2019 4th International Conference on Rebuilding Place, The European Proceedings of Multidisciplinary Sciences
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The Managers’ Perception on Corporate Real Estate and Sense of Belonging on Corporate Real Estate Asset Management
2019 Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate
Conference Paper
Attributes of City Brand of Galle City, Sri Lanka
2018 Proceedings of the International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV) 2018
Conference Paper
Strategic Corporate Real Estate: A Diversion from Functional to Strategic Unit
2017 International Conference on Real Estate Management and Valuation (ICREMV) 2017
Conference Paper
An Expert Review on Corporate Real Estate Strategies for Hotel Industry in Sri Lanka
2016 13th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2016
Conference Paper
A Review on Indicators of Corporate Real Estate Strategies for Hotel Industry in Sri Lanka
2016 2nd National Symposium on Real Estate Management and Valuation
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The economic value of the Colombo Public Library, Sri Lanka: contingent valuation approach
2016 Pacific Rim Property Research Journal
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Determinants of Customer Satisfaction of Colombo Floating Market, Sri Lanka
2015 Planning Malaysia
Conference Paper
Geo-Demographic Information Model for Location of Convenience Shops: A GIS Perspective Case Study on A04 Trunk Road, Maharagama, Sri Lanka
2013 10th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura
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Corporate Real Estate--A Business
2012 Journal of Management
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Corporate Real Estate Asset Management Practices in Sri Lanka: Experience of the Commercial Banking Sector
2009 Sri Lankan Journal of Real Estate
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A Study of the Factors Affecting Corporate Real Estate Asset Management Practices in the Commercial Banking Sector in Sri Lanka
2009 Sri Lankan Journal of Management