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I am a passionate researcher committed to exploring the realms of entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology to academically foster socio-economic development and sustainability in Sri Lanka, especially during its prevailing economic crisis. I am currently reading for my PhD in Entrepreneurship at Western Sydney University, Australia and I hold a Master of Science in Management degree from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. During my master's program, my thesis on "Factors Impacting Green Entrepreneurial Intention among Small and Medium Enterprise Owners in Western Province, Sri Lanka," earned recognition at several international conferences.
My undergraduate degree in business administration at the same university was marked by exceptional academic achievements, with the receipt of two gold medals. My pursuit of professional examinations with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) further augmented my academic journey, broadening my understanding of business dynamics.
With over two years of professional experience at Capital Maharaja Organization (Pvt) Ltd., I gained invaluable insights into the intricacies of media, FMCG industries, and startup operations, paving the way for my transition into academia. Presently, I hold the position of Senior Lecturer (Grade II) in the Department of Entrepreneurship of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of USJ
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Business Management
- Contemporary Issues
- Entrepreneurship
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Technopreneurship
- Green Entrepreneurship
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Science in Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2017)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2013)
AWARDS & HONOURS
- Professor R. A. A Perera Gold Medal
Awarded by University of Sri Jayewardenepura - The Deshamanya Professor Linus De Silva Memorial Gold Medal
Awarded by University of Sri Jayewardenepura
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Article
Impact of non-financial factors on performance of small and medium scale enterprises of furniture industry in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
2021 Journal of Micro & Small Business Management
Book
Tea for thought: a thought to brace tea relationships
2021
Journal Article
An exploration of factors determining the pre-visit image of Chinese tourists on Sri Lanka as a tourist destination
2021 Journal of Sales, Service, and Marketing Research
Book
The aim: dedication and discipline decide the destiny.
2020
Conference Paper
Factors impacting green entrepreneurial intention among small and medium enterprise owners in Western Province, Sri Lanka
2019 Proceeding – 19th Kuala Lumpur International Business, Economics, and Law Conference
Conference Paper
An exploration of factors obstructing to promote Chinese tourist market potential in Sri Lanka: experts survey insights
2019 Proceeding – International Conference on Tourism and Retail Service Management 2019, Tianjin, China.
Conference Paper
Factors affecting green entrepreneurial intention among small and medium enterprise owners in Western Province, Sri Lanka
2019 12th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotalawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Conference Paper
Social entrepreneurial intention among final year undergraduates of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka,
2018 Proceeding – 15th International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka.
Administrative Assignments
Coordinator - Small and Medium Enterprises Development Unit - This coordinator ship holds the responsibility to smoothly run the entrepreneurial development courses designed for SME owners in Sri Lanka
2020.01.10 - 2022.01.04
• Budget preparation and submission • Developing, designing and implementing the promotional campaign • Registration of applicants. • Preparation of handbook/prospectus • Organizing the inauguration ceremony • Organising scholarships for students - documentation, approvals, selecting interviews etc. • Submission of the list of registered students for senate approval • Check collection of course fee (three times per course) • Academic calendar preparation /monitoring/ implementing • Organizing and issuing student record books/id • Monitoring academic calendar for the program • Organizing and conducting workshops • Preparing revised budget and getting approval
Coordinator - Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurial Business Management - This coordinator ship holds the responsibility to smoothly run the advanced diploma course designed for SME owners in Sri Lanka
2016.09.01 - 2020.09.30
• Budget preparation and submission • Developing, designing and implementing the promotional campaign • Registration of applicants. • Preparation of handbook/prospectus • Organizing the inauguration ceremony • Organising scholarships for students - documentation, approvals, selecting interviews etc. • Submission of the list of registered students for senate approval • Check collection of course fee (three times per course) • Academic calendar preparation /monitoring/ implementing • Organizing and issuing student record books/id • Register students to the lms and conducting awareness sessions • Ongoing duties and other • Monitoring academic calendar for the program • Organizing and conducting workshops • Preparing revised budget and getting approval