Dr.
P. D. K. A. Kumara
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Department of Information Technology
amitha@sjp.ac.lk
BIO
In the academic field since 2001. Amitha Padukkage’s teaching and research focuses on IT, Strategy and Organization, Business-IT alignment, eLearnning, Behavior and Information Technology, Health and Information Technology. His research draws on a quantitative method and sits at the intersection of information technology and organisation studies. He obtains PhD in Information Systems from the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Business Analytics
- Information Systems
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Business Analytics
- IT Strategy and Organization
- Business-IT alignment
- Behavior and Information Technology
- Health and Information Technology
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Information Systems, Victoria University of WELLIGNTON, New Zealand (2017)
- MBA in Information Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2017)
- Bachelor of Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2000)
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Article
Analysis of Factors Affecting Ai-Powered Design Tool Adoption in Ux Design in Sri Lanka
2025 International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering Management & Applied Science
Conference Paper
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Teleworking in Sri Lanka: Perspectives from IT Professionals
2020 International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Conference Paper
Factors Affecting the Adoption of e-Learning: A study among postgraduate students in Sri Lanka
2019 5th International Conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Conference Paper
Perception of Management Undergraduates and Their Intention to Become a Graduate with a Professional Qualification
2018 International Conference on Education and Learning (ICEL) 2018
Conference Paper
Factors influencing the adoption of eLearning in Sri Lankan higher education
2017 International Conference on Education and Learning 2017
Journal Article
Alignment of information systems strategy with business strategy in an uncertain environment
2014 ACIS
Book
Mastering Data Visualization with Power Pivot in Excel : Hands-on Workbook for Business Data Analysis
06/2025
Book
Business Analytics in Action – A Guided Workbook with Activities and Key Concepts
06/2025
Administrative Assignments
Head of the Department of IT - Head of the Department
2017.05.01 - Up to now
Administrative activities at the department level
Administration activities at ITRC FMSC - Coordinator - ITRC
2020.01.08 - 92022.03.01
Administration works at ITRC Technical Evaluation Timetable preparation and staff allocation