Faculty – Business

Research Interests

Mathematical Modelling, & Applied Mathematics

Publications

Sandaruwini, B. a. P. N., & Somathilake, L. W. (n.d.-c). The effect of control strategies on the spread of COVID-19 based on a mathematical model. In Home – ICMAS 2021 | Faculty of Science – University of Colombo. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Science 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka. https://science.cmb.ac.lk/icmas2021/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Conference-Proceedings-ICMAS-2021.pdf

B.A.P.N. Sandaruwini . L.W. Somathilake, The Effect of Control Strategies on the Spread of COVID-19 based on a Mathematical Model, J.Innovation Sciences and Sustainable Technologies, 2(2)(2022), 75-90. https://doie.org/10.0608/JISST.2022685078

Sandaruwini, B. a. P. N., & Somathilake, L. W. (n.d.-a). Assessing the impact of vaccination on the spreading of COVID-19 through mathematical modeling. In RISTCON 2022 Official Proceedings.pdf – Faculty of Science. Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, Matara, Sri Lanka. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=4sqpkMoAAAAJ&citation_for_view=4sqpkMoAAAAJ:u5HHmVD_uO8C

Sandaruwini, B. a. P. N., & Somathilake, L. W. (n.d.-b). Immunity waning dynamics of COVID-19 through a mathematical model. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics . . . International Conference on Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. http://www.pgis.pdn.ac.lk/icmme2023/Event/ICMME23_Proceedings.pdf

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Research Interests

Data Mining, Time Series Forecasting, Statistical Modelling

Memberships

IEEE RAS, IEEE Women in Engineering

Publications

1). W. P. J. M. Warnakula, A. C. Vidanapathirana, R. M. T. C. B. Ekanayake and S. S. D. D. B.
Senanayake, “Design of micro scale wind turbine blade for low wind speed applications,” 2023, 22nd International Symposium INFOTEH-JAHORINA (INFOTEH), East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/INFOTEH57020.2023.10094182.

2). W.P.J.M. Warnakula, A.C. Vidanapathirana, R.M.T.C.B. Ekanayake and
S.S.D.D.B.Senanayake “Design of micro-scale wind turbine for low-speed applications”, 6th
International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU 2022.
https://irc.uwu.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Final-Proceedings-
IRCUWU2022_compressed.pdf

3). Ekanayake, J. Warnakula and S. Viswakula, “Reverse Engineering Piping and
Instrumentation Drawings: A Deep Learning Approach,” 2023 International Conference on
Power, Instrumentation, Control and Computing (PICC), Thrissur, India, 2023, pp. 1-4, doi:
10.1109/PICC57976.2023.10142454.

4). W. P. J. M. Warnakula, D. G. S. P. Samarasinghe, and A. P. Hewaarachchi, “Forecasting
Index of Industrial Production,” 2024 23rd International Symposium INFOTEH-JAHORINA
(INFOTEH), East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2024, Manuscript submitted for
publication.

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Research Interests

Education and Technologies
Entrepreneurship
Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Publications

Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development 2024, 8(6), 4639.
https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i6.4639

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Research Interests

English as a Second language, Sociolinguistics, Linguistics, Language Acquisition

Publications

Dineeka. P.A.C., & Ekanayake, K.K.T.N. (2023). A study on the use of brainstorming techniques to encourage speaking in ESL classrooms. 8th International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardanapura.

Dineeka. P.A.C., & Ekanayake, K.K.T.N. (2021). A study on the perceptions of using online games to develop vocabulary knowledge of grade 10 ESL learners. International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT-2021), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Ekanayake, K.K.T.N., & Dineeka, P.A.C. (2023). Effectiveness of using smartboard in English as a Second Language Classroom: Undergraduates’ Perspectives. PGIHS Research Congress- 2023, Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya.

Ekanayake, K.K.T. N., & Dayara, M.D. (2024). A Study on Lexical Obsolescence in Sinhala used by the Silent Generation in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. International Conference on Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (ICLLL) 2024, Postgraduate Institute of English, The Open University, Sri Lanka.

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Research Interests

Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Databases

Publications

Fernando, W.A.M.A.R., Jinadasa, U.G.O.C., Amarasinghe, B.P.A., Mandalawatta, M.T., Samarakoon, U., & Gamage, M. (2023). “CHECKPRIVATE”: Artificial Intelligence Powered Mobile Application to Enhance the Well-Being of Sexually Transmitted Disease Patients in Sri Lanka under Cultural Barriers. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology (IRJIET), 7(10), 230-241. Available at: https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.710030

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Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain Technology, Software Engineering, Human–Computer Interaction, IT Governance

Publications

Umayangi, I. (2025). Enhancing classroom behavior for an engaged learning environment

Umayangi, I. (2024). Fostering academic resilience in programming education through project-based learning (PBL).

Umayangi, I. (2025). Addressing language barriers for improved classroom engagement.

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Research Interests

Applied mathematics in engineering

Differential equations and their applications

Linear algebra in system modeling

Numerical methods for engineering problems

Memberships

Member of Institute of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka (IIESL)

Publications

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Research Interests

Student-Led Research Supervision, AI and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing and Virtualization, Web and Mobile Application Development

Memberships

IEEE

Publications

R. M. S. T. Rathnayake, M. L. A. D. Tharika Pramodi, I. R. Gayathree, L. K. R. Rashmika, M. Gamage and A. Gamage, “BlossomSnap: A Single Platform for all Anthurium Planters Based on The Sri Lankan Market,” 2022 IEEE 13th Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEMCON), Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2022, pp. 0135-0141, doi: 10.1109/IEMCON56893.2022.9946542. keywords: {Deep learning;Productivity;Costs;Image processing;Manuals;Mobile communication;Mobile applications;extensively;substantial;numerous;natural language processing;machine learning;deep learning;diagnosis;image processing;chatbot},

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Research Interests

Teaching Methodologies
EL Teaching
Linguistics
Phonology
Morpholgy

Publications

The Effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom Approach in Improving Speaking Skills of Adult ESL Learners in a Sri Lankan University Context
D Hemali, G Ganepola
Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya
2023
A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Using Animations versus Miming In Teaching Action Verbs in English as a Second Language: Sri Lanka
GH Ganepola, D Hemali
Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya
2023
Assessing Learner Attitudes towards English Language Examinations Conducted through Online Platforms
BPD Hemali, GH Ganepola, NP Hakadewaththe
Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya

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Research Interests

Business Technology, Technology Transfer, Wildlife Conservation

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Research Interests

Education- Peer learning

Research Interests

Multilevel modelling , longitudinal analysis, big data analytics adoption

Publications

Use of enhanced voicing opportunities to maximize student engagement and learning in group based tutorials, SLAIHEE Conference, 2023

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Research Interests

Human Competency Development, Technology Management, Strategic initiatives

Memberships

MAAT

Publications

1. Manoharan, K., Dissanayake, P., Pathirana, C., Deegahawature, D., & Silva, R. (2023). Assessment of critical factors influencing the performance of labour in Sri Lankan construction industry. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(1), 144-155. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2020.1854042
2. Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2014). Managers’ inclination towards open innovation: Effect of job characteristics. European Journal of Business and Management, 6(1), 8-16. https://ssrn.com/abstract=2437571
3. Manoharan, K., Dissanayake, P., Pathirana, C., Deegahawature, D., & Silva, R. (2023). A competency-based training guide model for labourers in construction. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(8), 1323-1333. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2021.1969622
4. Manoharan, K., Dissanayake, P. B., Pathirana, C., Deegahawature, D., & Silva, K. R. R. (2023). A labour performance score and grading system to the next normal practices in construction. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 13(1), 36-55. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-10-2021-0125
5. Manoharan, K., Dissanayake, P., Pathirana, C., Deegahawature, D., & Silva, R. (2024). Assessing the performance and productivity of labour in building construction projects through the application of work-based training practices. Construction Innovation, 24(2), 558-583. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-05-2022-0126

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Research Interests

Circular Economy, Entrepreneurship, Market Orientation, Distribution Channel

Memberships

Publications

11. 1. Bandara, S. M. S. P., Samaraweera, G. C., & Gunawardana, T. S. L. W. (2025). The Journey from the industrial revolution to the digital world: Evolution of transaction cost economics. Colombo Business Journal. Advance online publication. http://doi.org/10.4038/cbj.v16i1.201
2. Madduma Walpola U.O. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W., (2025). The Impact of Customer Experience Management on Customer Loyalty in the Banking Sector: The Mediating Role of Customer Attitude. South Asian Journal of Business Insights, 4(2), 92-113. DOI: 10.4038/sajbi.v4i2.71

3. Fernando I.N., Ratnayake, A.S. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2024). Breaking Barriers to Socio-Economic Development Proposing Thematic Tourism Cluster for Sri Lanka. SEUSL Journal of Marketing, IX (2), 1-12. ISBN 2513-3071.

4. Bandara, S.M.S.P., Samaraweera, G.C. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2024). Application of Transaction Costs Economics to Explore the Opportunism, Asset Specificity, and Uncertainty Related Issues and Challenges Faced by the Millers in Sri Lanka. Indian Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research. 5(2), 211-236. https://www.arfjournals.com/image/catalog/Journals%20Papers/IJABER/2024/No%202%20(2024)/5_SMS%20Palitha.pdf.

5. Perera, H.S.C., Gunawardana, T.S.L.W., and Chandra, W.G.G.A. (2024). Store Atmospherics towards Patronage Intentions of Supermarket Patrons in Sri Lanka. South Asian Journal of Business Insights, 4(1) 41-59. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sajbi.v4i1.63

6. Bandara. S.M.S.P., Samareweera. G.C., and Gunawardhana.T.S.L.W. (2024). Does Guaranteed Price Regulate The Market Price of Paddy in Sri Lanka? Exploring the Present and Directing the Future. Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, 11 (2), 95-117, https://doi.org/10.4038/sljer.v11i2.206

7. Bandara. S.M.S.P., Samareweera. G.C., and Gunawardhana.T.S.L.W. (2023). Exploring the Applicability of the Transaction Cost Economics in the Paddy and Rice Industry of Sri Lanka A Review. Sri Lanka Journal of Agriculture Economics, 24 (I), 1-26.

8. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Bandara, D.G.N. (2021). Effectiveness of Entrepreneurship Development Training Programmes on Business Growth of SMEs. Asian Journal of Management Studies, 1 (II), 75- 97.

9. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Aravinda, U.K.B. (2021). The Impact of Market Orientation on Organizational Performance: A Study of Small and Medium Scale Hotels in Tourism Industry in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Management Studies, 1 (1), 73 – 102.

10. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Thilinika, H.K.D (2021). Factors affecting young consumers’ purchase intention of green products: With special reference to undergraduates of the University of Ruhuna. Journal of Management Matters, 07 (02), 51 – 70.

11. Thilinika, H.K.D., and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2021). Customer Satisfaction on E-practices in Private Commercial Banks, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 11 (05), 231-237. http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.11.05.2021.p11326

12. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2021). Effect of computer-mediated communication system on Job Satisfaction: Employees in Transmission Division of Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka. Wayamba Journal of Management, 12 (1), 295 – 331. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/wjm.v12i1.7525

13. Rathnayaka, R.M.P.D. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2021). The Impact of Consumers’ Attitudes on Green Purchase Intention. Wayamba Journal of Management, 12 (1), 152 – 176. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/wjm.v12i1.7519

14. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Sirimanna, U.I. (2021). Employee’s Job Satisfaction with Computer Mediated Communication System. Sri Lanka Journal of Marketing, 07 (01), 180 – 209. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljmuok.v7i1.61

15. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Wedage, D.H. (2020). Supply chain management practices: Competitive advantage and organizational performance in Sri Lankan Construction Industry. Sri Lanka Journal of Marketing, 06 (02), 46 – 72. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljmuok.v6i2.42

16. Perera, H.S.C., Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Gunarathna, K.A.W.L.W. (2020). Networking within divisional secretaries and its impact on organizational performance. Sri Lanka Journal of Marketing, 06 (02), 126 – 159. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljmuok.v6i2.45

17. Darshi, G.A.N., Nanayakkara, M.S. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2019) The Adoption of Computerized Accounting System (CAS) in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs): With Special Reference to SMEs located in Matara District, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research 7 (1).

18. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Jayampathi, E.K. (2016) An exploratory study of affecting key factors on market orientation by small and medium scale enterprises. Journal of Business Studies (JBS), 50

19. Wijesekara, W.A.D.S., Kumara, P.A.P.S. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2016) Relationship of Market Orientation and Entrepreneurial Orientation on Performance: A Study of Small and Medium Scale Garment Manufacturers in Sri Lanka. Journal of Enterprising Culture, 24 (01), pp. 37 – 53.

20. Fernando I.N., Ratnayake, A.S. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2025). Geo-tourism potentialities in Sri Lanka: Paradigm towards Responsible Tourism, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Geography and Global Sustainability (ICGGS) – 2025. The Department of Geography, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 122-128. ISSN 3084-9055. On 07 of March 2025.

21. Bandara. S.M.S.P, Samareweera. G.C., Gunawardhana.T.S.L.W..(2025). Revenue Adequacy for Meeting Consumption Expenditure of Farming Families in Major Paddy Producing Regions of Sri Lanka, 21st International Conference on Business Management. University of Sri Jayawardanapura, Gangodawila, Sri Lanka. On 19th February 2025.

22. Bandara. S.M.S.P, Samareweera. G.C., Gunawardhana.T.S.L.W..(2024). Effectiveness of Imposing Maximum Retail Price to Ensure Availability of Rice at an Affordable Price to Consumer. 20th International Conference on Business Management. University of Sri Jayawardanapura, Gangodawila, Sri Lanka, pp 55-79. https://icbm.sjp.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/final.pdf

23. Yapa, L. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2023). Unveiling Destination Appeal: How Image Shapes Visitor Behaviour?. In: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME 2023), Sri Lanka, University of Ruhuna.

24. Wijesekara, W.A.D.S., Gunawardana, T.S.L.W., Sriyani, G.T.W., Indrani, M.W., Mafasiya, M.B.F., and Gunarathne, K.G.P.V. (2023) Documents of Households’ Pro-Environmental Behaviour on Solid Waste Management: Towards Circular Economy in Sri Lanka. International Research Symposium (IRS 2023 – UoVT), p.15

25. Mafasiya, M.B.F., Gunawardana, T.S.L.W., Sriyani, G.T.W., Indrani, M.W., and Gunarathne, K.G.P.V. (2023) Circular Entreprenuership for Shared Value Creation: Case study from Southern Sri Lanka. International Research Symposium (IRS 2023 – UoVT), p.03

26. Sriyani, G.T.W., Gunawardana, T.S.L.W., Mafasiya, M.B.F., Indrani, M.W., and Gunarathne, K.G.P.V. (2023) Value Chain Development for Muncipal Solid Waste Management in Sri Lanka: An Intergrated Approach for Suatianable Urban Development. International Research Symposium (IRS 2023 – UoVT), p.13

27. Bandara. S.M.S.P., Samareweera. G.C., and Gunawardhana.T.S.L.W. (2023), Effectiveness of imposing maximum retail price for regulating the market price of rice: A case of Colombo and Gampaha districts in Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2023. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. p91. http://www.isae.agri.ruh.ac.lk/ISAE2023Proceedingsfinal.pdf

28. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2021). Effectiveness of Entrepreneurship Development Training Programmes on Business Growth of SMEs (With special reference to entrepreneurs in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka). In: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM 2021), Sri Lanka, University of Jaffna.

29. Buddhika, H.K.T. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2020). The impact of E-banking on customer satisfaction in Private Commercial Banks, Sri Lanka. 9th International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME 2020). Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 11 September, 2020.

30. Thilinika, H.K.D. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2020). The factors affecting young consumers’ purchase intention of green products. 17thInternational Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2020). Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. 11 December 2020.

31. Kodithuwakku, P.L., Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Perera, H.S.C. (2020). The Impact of Antecedents on brand loyalty in Sri Lankan Mobile Telecommunication Industry. 7th International Conference on Business Management. School of Business and Economics, University of Management and Technology, Pakistan.

32. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Wedage, D.H. (2020). Supply chain management practices: Competitive advantage and organizational performance in Sri Lankan Construction Industry. 17th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2020). Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

33. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2020). Green consumer values: Consumer lifestyles towards eco-friendly products and purchase in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. Proceedings of Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS – 2020), Faculty of Business Studies, Vauniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, Vauniya, Sri Lanka.

34. Darshi, G.A.N., Nanayakkara, M.S. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2019). The Adoption of Computerized Accounting System (CAS) in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs): With Special Reference to SMEs located in Matara District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM, 2019). ISSN: 2448 – 9883. http://conf.jfn.ac.lk/iccm/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ICCM-2019-15-papers.pdf

35. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2010). The Impact of Power Sources in Distribution Channel Performance: The Case of Sri Lanka, Symposium of Corporate Financial Topics (FIBE), Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH), Bergen, Norway.

36. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2010). Impact of Advertising Expenditure on a Brands’ Share of the Market, Working Paper 3/2010, Bodo Graduate School of Business, University of Nordland.

37. Rashanthika, A.H.B.S. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2013). Fast Food Consumption: Identifying Working Women’s Attitudes towards Consumption of Fast Food, Proceedings of International Conference on Management and Economics 2013, pp. 269 – 279. ISBN: 978-955-1507-23-7.

38. Wijesekara, W.A.D.S., Kumara, P.A.P.S. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2014). Impact of Market Orientation and Entrepreneurial Orientation on Performance: A Study of Small and Medium Scale Garment Manufacturers in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of International Conference on Management and Economics 2014, pp. 373 – 386. ISBN: 978-955-1507-30-5.

39. Perera, H.S.C. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2014). Modern Consumerist Culture, Its Drawbacks and Benefits. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME 2014). ISBN: 978-955-1507-30-5.

40. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Korneliussen, T. (2011). Distribution Channel performance; the case of South Asia, Working Paper, Bodo Graduate School of Business, University of Nordland. ISSN 1503-383X

41. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2009). The Distribution Channel Performance of Ornamental Fish Industry, Symposium of Corporate Financial Topics (FIBE), Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH), Bergen, Norway.

42. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2008). Channel Performance within a National Culture Characterized by a Strong Collectivistic Social System, ESU Conference on Entrepreneurship, Bodo Graduate School of Business, Bodo, Norway.

43. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Perera, H.S.C. (2008). Impact of Brands’ Color towards Consumers’ Purchasing Behavior; A Case with Low and High Involvement Products, International Conference on Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

44. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2008). The Impact of Channel Member’s Power and Dependence on a Performance of a Distribution Channel, 18th Nordic Workshop on International Research, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH), Bergen.

45. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Korneliussen, T. (2008). Channel Member’s Power and Dependence as a Determinant for performance of a Distribution Channel within a South Asian developing Country, International Research Conference Management & Finance (IRC), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

46. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Anderson, O. (2007). Impact of Advertising Expenditure towards Brands’ Market Share, International Research Conference on “Knowledge for Growth and Development (IRCKGD), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

47. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W., Fernando, P.I.N. and Ratnayake, A.S. (2025). Harmonizing the Environment through Geo-tourism Niche Market: Paradigm for Socio-Economic Sustainability: A Systematic Literature Review. 03rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Business and Management 2025 (ICETBM 2025), SSN School of Management, Chennai, India, 27th & 28th February 2025. https://www.ssn.edu.in/icetbm-2025/

48. Kahangama, K.G.S. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2025). Relationship between Environmental Management Practices and Financial Performance with mediating effect of Environmental Performance and Competitive Advantage in Hotel Industry in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. 03rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Business and Management 2025 (ICETBM 2025), SSN School of Management, Chennai, India, 27th & 28th February 2025. https://www.ssn.edu.in/icetbm-2025/

49. Bandara. S.M.S.P., Samaraweera, G.C. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2024). The Moderating Effect of Opportunism on Relationship between the Conduct and Performance of Rice Mills in Sri Lanka: The Theory of Transaction Costs Economics Approach. 18th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA), Sri Lanka. P. 24. 06th December 2024. https://saea.lk/wpcontent/uploads/2024/12/SAEA_18th_ARF_Proceedings_Edited_ready-to-print.pdf

50. Bandara. S.M.S.P., Samaraweera, G.C. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2024). Assessing whether net earnings of Sri Lankan paddy farmers sufficient for their household expenditure. 9th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR 2024). Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, P.27. ISBN 978-624-5727-52-0.

51. Bandara. S.M.S.P., Samaraweera, G.C. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2024). Issues and challenges faced by small and medium scale (SMS) millers: Examine the applicability of the theory of transaction cost economics (TCE). International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2024. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, P.92. https://isae.agri.ruh.ac.lk/ISAE2024.pdf

52. Bandara. S.M.S.P., Samaraweera, G.C. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2024). Exploration of initiatives to reduce transaction costs to have a fair price for paddy producers: Insights from Ampara and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2024. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, P.93. https://isae.agri.ruh.ac.lk/ISAE2024.pdf

53. Bandara. S.M.S.P., Samareweera. G.C., and Gunawardhana.T.S.L.W. (2024). Relationship among Cost of Production, Producer Price, and the Guaranteed Price of Paddy in Sri Lanka. 21st Academic Sessions – 2024, University of Ruhuna. (ISSN 2362-0412) 08p.
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54. Dilrukshi, W.K.S. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2024) Digital Banking Practices on Customer Satisfaction: A Study of Digital Banking Practices in Bank of Ceylon in Southern Province in Sri Lanka. 21st Academic Sessions – 2024, University of Ruhuna. (ISSN 2362-0412) 34p.
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55. Ishan, E.D.I. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2024) Influencing Factors of Internet Banking Adoption: Reference to Customers from Rathnapura District. 21st Academic Sessions – 2024, University of Ruhuna. (ISSN 2362-0412) 35p.
file:///C:/Users/Professor%20Thusitha/Downloads/ASUoR2024_Proceeding.pdf

56. Indrani, M.W., Gunawardana, T.S.L.W., Gunarathne, K.G.P.V., Sriyani, G.T.W., and Mafasiya, M.B.F. (2023) The Role of Central Environmental Authority in Managing Solid Waste in Sri Lanka. International Research Symposium (IRS 2023 – UoVT), p.17

57. Gunarathne, K.G.P.V., Gunawardana, T.S.L.W., Indrani, M.W., Sriyani, G.T.W., and Mafasiya, M.B.F., (2023) Sustainable Waste Management Practices: A Failed Attempt of Local Governments in Southern Province of Sri Lanka. International Research Symposium (IRS 2023 – UoVT), p.06

58. Bandara. S.M.S.P., Samareweera. G.C., and Gunawardhana.T.S.L.W. (2023) Effect of the Guaranteed Price of Paddy on Open Market Paddy Prices. 17th Annual Research Forum of Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association – 2023. 21p. https://saea.lk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SAEA-17th-ARF-Proceedings-Final-by-Printer_compressed.pdf

59. Bandara. S.M.S.P, Samareweera. G.C., Gunawardhana.T.S.L.W., (2023), Effectiveness of imposing a maximum retail price for regulating the market price of rice: A case of Colombo and Gampaha districts in Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2023. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. p91. http://www.isae.agri.ruh.ac.lk/ISAE2023Proceedingsfinal.pdf

60. Bandara. S.M.S.P, Samareweera. G.C., and Gunawardhana.T.S.L.W.,(2022) Impact of Retail Price of Rice on Cost of Living of Low-Income Families in Colombo District. 16th Annual Research Forum of Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association – 2022. 36p. https://saea.lk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SAEA-16-ARF-proceeding-Final.pdf

61. Wijesekara, W.A.D.M.S. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2022). Factors Affecting Consumer’s Purchase Intention of Green Products in the Context of Sri Lankan Food and Beverage Industry: A study based on Theory of Planned Behaviour. Proc. of the 19th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna, 01st March 2022. Pg. 23.

62. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W., Sriyani, G.T.W., and Fairoz, M.B. (2021). Effect of Circular Economy Practices on Waste Management of Households in Sri Lanka. Environmental Social and Governance for Sustainability Conference, Victoria University Melbourne, Australia, 29th October 2021.

63. Sriyani, G.T.W., Fairoz, M.B., and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W., (2021). Innovations and Value Additions through Sustainability Practices in Solid Waste Management: Case studies from Handloom and Craft Industry in Sri Lanka. Environmental Social and Governance for Sustainability Conference, Victoria University Melbourne, Australia, 29th October 2021.

64. Rathnayaka, R.M.P.D. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2021). The Impact of Consumers’ Attitudes on Green Purchase Intention. Proc. of the 18th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna, 03rd March 2021. Pg. 74.

65. Madhumali, N.V.I. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2021). Effect of Online Purchase on Customer Satisfaction: With Special Reference to Online Lotteries of Development Lotteries Board, Sri Lanka. Proc. of the 18th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna, 03rd March 2021. Pg. 83.

66. Aravinda, U.K.B. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2020). The Impact of Market Orientation on Organizational Performance: “A Study of Small and Medium Scale Hotels in Tourism Industry in Southern Province, Sri Lanka”. 17th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna.

67. Perera, D.D.D.T. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2020). The Impact of Green Consumer Values on Purchase Intention of Eco Friendly Fast Moving Consumer Goods. Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna.

68. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Perera, H.S.C. (2014). Role of prestige power in a distribution channel: An empirical investigation in a high power distance context. Proc. of 11th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna. Pg. 103.

69. Pushpakumara, L.C.A. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2014). Impact of responsive market orientation on organizational performance through innovation and market driving. Proc. of 11th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna. Pg. 113.

70. Liyanage, J.U. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2014). Impact of social media advertisements on purchase intention of the customers. Proc. of 11th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna. Pg. 160.

71. Dhanasekara, D.M.D.D. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2014). Effect of market orientation and entrepreneurial orientation on organizational performance through commitment. Proc. of 11th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna. Pg. 161.

72. Hansika, M.A.L. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2014). Mobile marketing effects on consumer attitudes. Proc. of 11th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna. Pg. 162.

73. Thimendra, H.H.T. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2014). Impact of green marketing on consumer purchase intention. Proc. of 11th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna. Pg. 165.

74. Rupamala, D.G.I.S. and Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. (2014). Relationship between the emotional appeal advertisement and brand recall. Proc. of 11th Academic Session, University of Ruhuna. Pg. 169.

75. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Anderson, O. (2007). Impact of Advertising Expenditure towards Brands’ Market Share, International Research Conference on “Knowledge for Growth and Development (IRCKGD), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

76. Gunawardana, T.S.L.W. and Perera, H.S.C. (2008). Impact of Brands’ Color towards Consumers’ Purchasing Behavior; A Case with Low and High Involvement Products, International Conference on Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

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Investigating cognitive and behavioral factors that drive entrepreneurial thinking, Evidence-based teaching methodologies institutional governance structures and teaching quality, Strategic management in information systems

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Conferences/ Publications
• S Aponso, Sureshan V.,” The Impact of Electronic Word-of-Mouth on Customer Purchase Intention: Study on the Sri Lankan Fashion Industry”, International Conference on Innovation in Info Business & Technology”, August 2023

● S Aponso, M Pushpakumari and K Gunawardana “Is luck a determinant factor in opportunity identification by entrepreneurs”, University of rti Jayewardenepura, International Conference on Business Management, December 2015

● Vishrathan Kugamoorthy and Shonali Aponso, “Strategic Framework to Reduce Business Failure of Unclassified Hotels – Sri Lankan Perspective”, International Conference on Business Management, Thailand, August 2013

● Nadarajah Sriskandarajah and Shonali Aponso, “An IT platform to evaluate and facilitate business ideas of educated youth in order to start a business; The Sri Lankan perspective”, International Conference on Business Management, Thailand, August 2013

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Entrepreneurial strategy, Digital Business Transformation, Business Innovation, International family business dynamics, Human capital, Statistical Modelling

Memberships

Member – Womens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sri Lanka

Publications

Nanayakkara, G.S., Ab Yajid, M.S., Azam, S. M. F. & Tham, J. (2025). How Environmental Dynamics Shape Firm Performance in Sri Lankan Apparel Firms. Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management, 10 (17), 512-530. [Scopus Indexed]
Karuneswaran, T. and Ratnayake, G., 2022, March. Employing Smart Prescreening Technology in Recruiting Sales Interns in the IT Industry. In 2022 Twelfth Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Operations Management (IEOM). [SCOPUS INDEXED CONFERENCE]
Welaratne, H.C. and Ratnayake, G.S., 2022, April. Predictive Tool for Peer Support and Mental Health Improvement with Speech Emotion State Classification for University Students. In 2022 IEEE 7th International conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. (IEEE Indexed Conference)
Ananda, K.G. and Ratnayake, G.S., 2022, March. Predictive Tool to Overcome Negative Thinking of Employees with Anxiety. In 2022 5th International Conference on Advanced Systems and Emergent Technologies (IC_ASET) (pp. 381-386). IEEE. (IEEE Indexed Conference)
Samarage, H.P. and Ratnayake, G., 2022, February. Analysis of the mediating effect of price on consumer purchase intentions of organic food in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Innovations in Info-Business & Technology (ICIIT). Best paper award in the Technology of Business & Management and Organization Category
Aslam, A.Z. and Ratnayake, G.S., 2021, July. Impact of Training & Development on Employee Performance on the Hotel Industry in Sri Lanka. In 2021 First Asia Pacific International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Operations Management (IEOM) (pp.144-159). [SCOPUS INDEXED CONFERENCE]
Samarage, H.P. and Ratnayake, G., 2021, August. Impact of Celebrity Endorsement through Social Media on Consumer Purchasing Intentions in Sri Lankan Fashion Industry. In 2021 Fourth European International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Operations Management (IEOM) (pp.2313-2325). [SCOPUS INDEXED CONFERENCE]
Vimaleswaran, B. and Ratnayake, G.S., 2021, February. E-Therapy Improvement Monitoring Platform for Depression using Facial Emotion Detection of Youth. In 2021 Third International Conference on Intelligent Communication Technologies and Virtual Mobile Networks (ICICV) (pp. 950-955). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/icicv50876.2021.9388447 (IEEE Indexed Conference)

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Computational Mathematics
Graph Theory

Publications

M.D.D. Manohari, M.F.F. Shafka, D.S. Rodrigo, G.H.J. Lanel and G.J.K. Silva Analysis of fatal
accidents in Sri Lanka, In Abstracts, 75thAnnual Session of Sri Lanka Association for the
Advertisement of Science (SLAAS)

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Research Interests

Digital Business Transformation; AI Integration into Business Processes; Digital Marketing Strategies and Analytics; AI and Education Technology

Publications

Zeezan, A., 2024. Enhancing student voices in learning: The impact of collaborative group-based discussion activities on student engagement in tutorials. 20th Annual SLAIHEE Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka.

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English
Education
Teaching English as a Second Language
Linguistics
Film and Cinematic study

Publications

Journal publications
1. The Articulation of Migrant Spatiality in Kureishi’s Cinema – Revisiting My Beautiful Launderette
– J.M.A.KJayakody, Dr. Mahesh Hapugoda – Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Volume 1 Issue 2 – Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University – 2020 – https://www.sab.ac.lk/sljssh/articles/issue-1-2/sljssh-1(2)-3.pdf
2. The Exam Conundrum: Exploring the Efficacy of Closed-Book and Open-Book Examinations on the Performance of Postgraduates- J.M.A.K.Jayakody – Buddhist and Pali University- 2023
3. Placing the Displaced: The Spatial Crisis of Females in Sri Lanka – A Discussion on Island of a Thousand Mirrors by Nayomi Munaweera and The Road from Elephant Pass by Nihal de Silva, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University Sri Lanka, Journal of Humanities and Language Studies – http://logos.sab.ac.lk/assets/articles/2024/2024-AB-ENG-3.pdf
4. The impact of Masculinity in Identity formation, health behaviors and outcomes in the Masculine Identity formation – In relation to ‘Boys don’t cry’ (1999) and ‘The Mask you live in’ (2015), Pumithiri e- journal, University of Sri Jayawardhenapura-https://journals.sjp.ac.lk/index.php/pumithiri/article/view/7829

Extended Abstracts
1. The Modern Delineation of Hegemonic Masculinity and Patriarchal Dividend apropos to female subjectivity as an insight into Incest in Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things and Punyakante Wijenaike’s Amulet (Extended Abstract) – J.M.A.K.Jayakody – 5th Ruhuna Arts Students’ Annual Sessions – RASAS – University of Ruhuna – 2020-11-06
2. The Influence of Gender Stereotypes in Children’s Psychological development – An Examination of Cartoons in 1990’s Sri Lanka – J.M.A.K.Jayakody (Extended Abstract) – 5th International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities 2023- National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS) –2023-11-29.
Abstracts
1. The Articulation of Migrant Trauma as a Postcolonial Disorder – The Cinema of Hanif Kureishi.JM.A.K.Jayakody, Dr. H.A.M.A.Hapugoda – 6th Sabaragamuwa Social Sciences and Languages Symposium – 2020 – 2020-12-17
2. Kazuo Ishiguro’s Self as the Authentic Place of Belonging – In relation to Remains of the Day – J.M.A.K.Jayakody , Dr. H.A.M.A.Hapugoda – 8th International conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and 2nd China – Sri Lanka Communication and Cooperation Forum – ICSUSL 2021 – 2021-01-03
3. A Feminist Approach to Modern Outcry of Social Activism within Coeval Capitalistic Regime – Joker (2019) – J.M.A.K.Jayakody – Peradeniya University International Research Sessions – ipurse 2021 – 2021-11-12
4. The Transgression of the Existential Crisis of Self through Unfathomable desire – In relation to the movie Forest Gump – J.M.A.K.Jayakody – 7th Ruhuna University International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences – 2021 – 2021-11-17
5. The quest of Female identity amidst catastrophic milieus – Shame by Taslima Nasreen – J.M.A.K.Jayakody – 7th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences – ICONARTS – 2021 – University of Colombo – 2021-12-03
6. From Japanese Self to Englishness and Beyond – Kazuo Ishiguro’s Literary Journey evidenced through his texts – J.M.A.K.Jayakody – Asia Pacific Conference – 2021 – Japan – 2021-12-04
7. The Depiction of Migrant Trauma as a Gendered Experience – The Cinema of Hanif Kurieshi (Poster Presentation) – J.M.A.K.Jayakody – 11 th Annual Reserach Sessions of Sabaragamuwa University – ARS 2021 – 2021-12-21
8. Feminist Body and the Flow of Colonization- Sleeping Dictionary – – J.M.A.K.Jayakody – 21 st Conference on Postgraduate Research – iprc – 2021 – 2022-01-12
9. The Exam Conundrum: Exploring the Efficacy of Closed-Book and Open-Book Examinations on the Performance of Postgraduates- J.M.A.K.Jayakody – Buddhist and Pali University- International Conference on Postgraduate Interdisciplinary Research 2023 – 2022-07-15
10. Clash of spatiality and female identity affirmation in Postcolonial Sri Lanka -In relation to Island of a Thousand Mirrors by Nayomi Munaweera and The Road from Elephant Pass by Nihal De Silva – J.M..A.K.Jayakody – International Conference on the Humanities – University of Kelaniya -2023 – 07-28
11. Language and Social Media: Exploring the Impact of Digital Platforms on Linguistic Variation and Discourse Styles in Sri Lanka.- J.M.A.K.Jayakody – 7th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 2023 – 2023-08-18
12. Generation Turbulence in Migrant Cinema –Reading The Namesake by Mira Nair and Buddha of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi. – J.M.A.K.Jayakody – Asia Pacific Conference – 2023 – Japan – 2023-12-04 – 2023 -12 -06.

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Augmented Reality
Mobile Development
Robotic and Artificial Intelligence

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CSSL

Publications

Easy Shopping | Bluetooth Beacons based Augmented Reality indoor
navigation Android mobile app
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Augmented Reality Based Smart Supermarket System with Indoor Navigation using Beacon Technology

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