BIO
Prof. Upuli Perera started her career as an academic in the Department of Estate Management and Valuation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2002. Her first degree is in BSc in Estate Management & Valuation (Special). Progressing through her academic life, she obtained a Master of Engineering (Urban) Degree from the University of Tokyo, Japan in 2008 and PhD in Urban and Regional Studies from the University of Birmingham, the UK in 2019.
Her research interests and publications are in the areas of choices, property valuation, uncertainty in real estate, housing markets, sustainability, and communicative planning. Currently, her research projects include Sustainable Urban Regeneration for Colombo and Adapting Discounted Cashflow Valuation models for Investment property in Sri Lanka.
Dr. Upuli Perera is a Fellow member of the Institute of Town Planners, Sri Lanka, Passed Finalist of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK, Graduate Member of City Planning Institute of Japan and a Life Member of Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science.
She has contributed to several consultancy projects and feasibility studies, including “Hambantota Involuntary Resettlement in Post Tsunami and Harbour Development” ‘Integration of Urban Agriculture into Urban Planning of Western Province Project, UDA’, ‘Traffic Surveys Related to the Township Development Component of the Greater Colombo Urban Transport Development Project (3K Project)’ and ‘Development of Service Quality Management Model for the – Multi Modal Transportation Project, Makumbura. In 2016 she also became one of the delegates to Chicago Forum on Global Cities. Currently, Prof Perera is also the national consultant for property valuation and taxation for the World Bank Group.
Prof Perera was the former Head of the Department of Estate Management and Valuation (2020–23) and is currently the Chairperson for the Board of Studies in Business Studies at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Real Estate Finance
- Property Valuation
- Real Estate Market Analysis
- Urban and Regional Planning
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- valuation of unregistered land
- Valuation for taxation and land acquisition
- ESG in Valuation
- Climatic finance
- Dynamics in real estate markets
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.Sc Estate Management and Valuation (Special), University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka (2022)
- PhD in Urban and Regional Studies, University of Birmingham, UK (2019)
- Master of Engineering (Urban), University of Tokyo , Japan (2008)
PUBLICATIONS
Administrative Assignments
Head of the Department - Department of Estate Management and Valuation (2020-2023)
2020.06.11 - 2023.10.06
Providing academic leadership and ensuring the quality of teaching, learning, and research. Managing departmental administration, staff, and resources. Coordinating curriculum development, examinations, and academic programs. Supervising and evaluating academic and non-academic staff. Preparing departmental plans, budgets, and reports. Promoting research, publications, and academic collaborations. Ensuring compliance with university regulations, policies, and quality assurance requirements. Representing the department at faculty and university committees. Addressing student academic matters and supporting student welfare within the department. Facilitating communication between the department, faculty, university administration, and external stakeholders.
Chairperson - Board of Studies in Business Studies
2023.12.13 - 2026.06.25
Chair meetings of the Board of Study in Business Studies (BOSBS).Chairing viva voce examinations, proposal defenses, and other academic evaluation panels as required.Overseeing the implementation of decisions and recommendations made by the Board of Study. Preparing reports and recommendations for submission to the Faculty Board, Senate, and other relevant university authorities. Addressing academic matters related to students, including research progress and postgraduate examinations where applicable. Monitoring the quality of teaching, learning, assessment, and research activities within the discipline.