Dr.A.Saravanabawan
B.B.A (Hons), MBA(Pdn), MA (Jfn), Ph.D (China)
Head/Senior Lecturer Gr I
0771516329
bawan@univ.jfn.ac.lk
Research Interests:
Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Specially Conflict and Creativity behavior, Rewards, Performance-Job satisfaction Relationship, Entrepreneurial activities, Job creation
Academic Profile
Teaching
Admin Roles
Research & Publications
Awards & Grands
Activities
Academic Profile
- Doctor of Philosophy in Management, School of Management, Huazhong University of Science and Technology,(HUST) Wuhan , China, 2014.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA-Overall GPA- 3. 67), Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2008.
- Master of Arts in Development Studies (MA, Distinction- (Overall GPA-3.7), Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2007.
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA, First Class), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 1998.
Postgraduate Supervision
- Carried out a research on “The Impact of Team Conflict on Team Creativity: Evidence From Sri Lankan Telecommunications and Service Industries” as a partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Philosophy in Management programmes (2014).
- Carried out a research on “Reward contingencies and the Performance Job satisfaction – Relationship in Banking Organizations in the Jaffna District” as a partial fulfilment of the MBA programmes (2008).
- Carried out a research on “Entrepreneurial Activities and Job Creation” as a partial fulfillment of the MA in Development Studies, programme, University of Jaffna (2006).
- Research team member for “A study on Alternative Income Generating Livelihood OptionsiIn The Jaffna District” funded by UNDP and report prepared for UNDP, Jaffna (2008).
- Supervising one research projects undertaken by the postgraduate students (Doctoral Students-2016/2017) Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.—2016
- Supervising one research projects undertaken by the postgraduate students (Master of Philosophy-2017/2019) Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.– 2016
- Supervising two research projects undertaken by the postgraduate students (Master of Business Administartion-) Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka from 2018, 2020.
- Supervised two research projects undertaken by the postgraduate students (Master of Business Administartion-2016/2017, 2019) Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka from 2018, 2019.
- Supervised one research projects undertaken by the postgraduate students (Master of public Administartion-2014/2015) University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Supervised one research projects undertaken by the postgraduate students (Master of Business Administartion-2014/2015) Faculty of the Graduate School of Business Aldersgate College-Philippines, affiliated with IIS City Campus, Jaffna.
- Supervised more than 100 undergraduate students on their final year projects on management, Organizational behavior, Human Resource management and Project Management for Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce and Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna from 2001 to date.
RESOURCE PERSON FOR SEMINARS AND WORKSHOP
- Resource person on Time management for Introductory program for First year Students of the Faculty of Allied Health Science, (AHS) University of Jaffna, (2021).
- Resource person for Research seminar series to BBA students of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna (2021).
- Resource person for Staff development program on “Plagiarism” for University staff for their Development Program, Jaffna (2021).
- Resource Person on Management Module: Planning and Planning Process, for Graduate Training Program, Collaborated by University Grant Commission, Sri Lanka and Coordinated Faculty of Management Studies, University of Jaffna-2020.
- Resource person for Staff development program Seminar on Stress Management for University staff for their Development Program, Jaffna (2019).
- Resource person for Staff development program Seminar on Stress Management for University staff for their Development Program, Jaffna (2018).
- Resource person for Staff development program seminar on Stress Management for University staff for their Development program, Jaffna (2017).
- Conducted a seminar on Time management for the teachers and Students of University college of Jaffna (2017).
- Resource person for Staff development program seminar on Stress Management for University staff for their staff Development program, Jaffna (2016).
- Resource person for officers Skill Development program conducted by National Water Board, Jaffna (2014).
- Conducted a Seminar on Time management for the teachers and Students of University College of Jaffna (2015)
- Resource person for Annual Gathering of Sri Lanka Telecom on Motivation and Team Building for Managers and Staff, Jaffna Regional office, Jaffna.-(2014)
- Resource person for Introductory program for First year Students of the faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, (2013).
- Resource person for Elementary Banking Course conducted by HNB Plc. Ltd, Chunnakam, Jaffna.
- Resource person for Staff development program seminar on Personal Career development for University staff for their Staff Development Program, Jaffna (2009).
- Resource person for Teachers Skill Development program conducted by UNDP through Jaffna Science Association (JSA) University of Jaffna, Jaffna (2009).
- Resource person for the seminar on Productivity and 5s System for Employees of Department of Labour, Jaffna.
- Resource person for the seminar on Stress Management for Employees of Santheekam, Jaffna.
- Resource person for Productivity for Cooperative staffs organized by Cooperative society, Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2007)
- Resource person for a Seminar on Leadership for Peoples’ Bank Managers organized by People Banks for their annual seminar session, Jaffna (2008).
- Resource person for Training program for Management trainee of Regional directorate of Health Services, Jaffna on Personal Skill Development (2009).
- Resource Person for Training program for Security Staff of University of Jaffna, which was arranged by Staff development centre of University of Jaffna (2008).
Teaching
Undergraduate Teaching
- September 2014 to Date: Senior Lecturer Gr. I in Business Administration ,University of Jaffna
- September 2008 to Sep2014: Senior Lecturer Gr. II in Business Administration ,University of Jaffna (Business Economics, Labour Management, project management, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Performance Management, Small Business Management, Research Methodology)
- Sep 2001- Sep2008: Lecturer (prob.) Department of Management studies, University of Jaffna (Business Economics, Labour Management, project management, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Performance Management, Small Business Management, Research Methodology)
- October 2000 to June 2001: Assistant Lecturer in Business Administration, Department of Management studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (Principles of Micro Macro and economics, Management Science Application, Introduction to Human Resource Management)
- 1999 – July 2000: Assistant Lecturer in Business Administration University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (Principles of Micro and Macro economics)
Visiting Lecturer
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the course unit of Business Economics (BBM 2201) BBM Degree Program, Faculty of Management studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, Under the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL) from 2010 to date.
- Visiting Lecturer, Master of Business Administration (Economic Analysis for Business (PGDM 1135) Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna-2021
- Visiting Lecturer, Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM: 1132): Organizational Dynamics) Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna-2021.
- Visiting Lecturer, Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA (E) 2225): Career Management, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Jaffna-2021.
- Visiting Lecturer, Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA (E) 2224): Project Management, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Jaffna-2021.
- Visiting Lecturer, Master of Business Administration (MBA 2133): Strategic Management) Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna-2021
- Visiting Lecturer, Master of Business Administration (Economic Analysis for Business (PGDM 1135) Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna-2020
- Visiting Lecturer, Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM: 1132): Organizational Dynamics) Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna-2020.
- Visiting Lecturer, Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA (E) 2225): Career Management, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Jaffna-2020.
- Visiting Lecturer, Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA (E) 2224): Project Management, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Jaffna-2020.
- Visiting Lecturer, Master of Business Administration (MBA 2133): Strategic Management) Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna-2020
- Visiting Lecturer, , Master of Business Administration, Project Management (MBA (E) 2224) Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna-2018
- Visiting Lecturer, , Master of Business Administration, Project Management (MBA (E) 2224) Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna-2017
- Visiting Lecturer, Post Graduate Diploma in Management(PGDM:1132: Organizational Dynamics) Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna-2017
- Visiting Lecturer, Post Graduate Diploma in Management(PGDM:1132: Organizational Dynamics) Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna-2016
- Visiting Lecturer, Master of Business Administration (MBA 2133: Strategic Management) Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna-2016
- Visiting Lecturer in the Human Resource Advancement unit of University of Jaffna, for project planning and scheduling, 2010
- Visiting Lecturer at Advanced Technical Institution (ATI) for Strategic planning and Management for H.N.D.A in Year 2003.
- Serving as a Resource Person Lecturer for the course units: Fundamentals of Human Resources Management (Ex. ACOF 12012), Principles of Management (EX. ACOF 12012) and Career Guidance (EX. ACGF.11012) to the External Degree Program of Bachelor of Arts, under the CODL.
- Serving as a Resource person Lecturer for the course unit: Principles of Management (Ex. Com 1231) to the External Degree Program of Bachelor of Commerce.
Admin Roles
- Coordinator Master of Business Administration Program, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce University of Jaffna From 2021 to date
- Deputy Director, Non-degree program, Center for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Jaffna. From 2021
- Project Coordinator, to the ELTA-ELSE Department/Unit-level Development Projects (DPs) for Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce under the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD). From 2019 to date
- Coordinator, to the Winning Proposal Writing Team to the ELTA-ELSE Department/Unit-level Development Projects (DPs) for Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce under the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) and won 18 million worth Project-2019
- Deputy Proctor of the Faculty of Management studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna- 2019/2020
- Saving as Part time warden to Balasingam Boys Hostel from 2021
- Chairman, Research committee, Faculty of Management studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna
- Member, University Research committee (URC)
- Member of the Research Ethics Committee (REC)
- Chief Editor, Journal of Business Studies(JBS), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce from 2019
- President, Jaffna University Teachers Association(JUTA) from 2016 to 2017
- Vice President, Jaffna University Teachers Association(JUTA) from 2015 to 2016
- Coordinator, Human Resource Advancement Unit, University of Jaffna from 2015 2016
- Coordinator, Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP) for Jaffna district-2015/2016.
- Activity Co-coordinators of the Activity-1 BBA Study Program, BBA Study Program, under Quality & Innovation Grant of the HECT project, in 2015.
- Student Counselor for undergraduate students at University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, from 14.03.2011 to 02.09.2011 and 2015/2016
- Member of fund raising committee for Annual Research Conference (ARC-2010), University of Jaffna and contributed considerably.
- Member of Sports Advisory Committee, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2011
- Member of World University service, University of Jaffna, 2003-2007
- Coordinator for Skill for life and Pass port for employment workshop for Final year students, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2011.
- Coordinator for Training Program for Quality Assurance Monitors which is conducted by UNDP, Kilinochchi for Fund raising program for Skill for life and Pass port for Employment workshop of Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Coordinator for Orientation Program, for fresher’s for academic year 2009/2010 of Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
- Member of Advisory Panel , NGO, Karuniya Foundation
- Life Member, Jaffna Economist Association, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Life Member, Jaffna Science Association, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Member, Institute of Management of Sri Lanka (IMSL)
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS
- Chief Editor of “Journal of Business Studies” Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, from 2019 to date
- Member of the Editorial board of “Journal of Business Studies” Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka- 2017
- Member of the Editorial board of “Journal of Business Studies” Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka- 2006
Research & Publications
RESEARCH PAPERS, JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED AS FULL PAPER
- Saravanabawan, A. (2021). Analysis of Work-Family Conflict and Job Satisfaction among Female Employees in commercial Banks of Jaffna District in Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan Journal of Business Studies and Finance (SLJBSF)-2021 Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
- Saravanabawan, A. and Sivanathan, K. (2020). Examining the determinants of the performance of family owned business: evidence from western province in Sri Lanka, Journal of Business Studies,
- Saravanabawan, A. (2017). High -Performance work Practices and Employee attitudes: Evidence from Hotel industry in Sri Lanka, Journal of Business Studies,
- Saravanabawan, A. & Uthayatharsika, J. (2014). Examining the impact of over qualification on employees’ job attitudes and behaviour: Evidence from banking sector employees in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Volume 2, Issue 5, 2014.
- Saravanabawan, A., & Rajumesh, R (2010). “Perceived Extrinsic, Intrinsic Rewards and perceived Job performance in Banking Sector Employees in Jaffna District” in Annual research conference organized by University of, Jaffna (2010).
- Saravanabawan, A., & Robinson, J. (2011). Human Resource Development in Northern Province, Special reference to Jaffna Distinct in Cintanai Koodam, Council of NGOS’ Jaffna District- Jaffna- ISBN- 978-955-53788-0-2- (2011).
RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTED IN NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
- A research paper presented on “Does the Age influence on Self Efficacy: Review of Literature” 4th National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM-2021), organized by the Faculty of Management Studies of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (Priyadharsan, S and Saravanabawan, A. (2021).
- A research paper presented on “Influence of Self Efficacy on Graduate Performance in the Public Sector Organizations at 6th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2021, University of Jaffna. (Priyadharsan, S and Saravanabawan, A. (2021).
- A research paper presented on “Perceived Leadership Styles and Work Performance of Teachers: A study of Colombo District Tamil Medium Schools at 6th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2021, University of Jaffna. (Nanthakumar, T, Raveendran, T and Saravanabawan, A. (2021).
- A research paper presented on “Work- Family Conflict and Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Women Employees in banking sector in Northern Province” at 6th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2021, University of Jaffna. (Saravanabawan, A. (2021).
- A research paper presented on “Review of Public Sector Accountability and the need of New Public Management to increase Accountability of Public sector in Sri Lanka” at 6th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2021, University of Jaffna. (Saravanabawan, A. (2021).
- A research paper presented on “Does Leader-member exchange matter of influence of the relationship between work-family conflict and employee job performance?, at the Jaffna Science Association (JSA) 27nth Annual Scientific Session -2020(Kengatharan. N and Saravanabawan, A. (2020).
- A research paper presented on “Examining the Determinants of the Performance of Family Owned Business: A Case of Colombo District in Sri Lanka,”” at the International Journal of Arts & Sciences’ (IJAS) American- Canadian Conference for Academic Disciplines which held at McGill University, Montreal (5 to 8 June 2019) and Ryerson University’s International Learning Center, Toronto (11 to 14 June 2019), Canada. (Saravanabawan, A., Sivanathan, S., and Rajumesh, S., (2019).
- A research paper presented and abstract published on “Comparative study on Impact of Leadership style on Employee job satisfaction in Private and public banking sector organizations: with special Reference to vavuniya district at 5th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2019, University of Jaffna. (Mathusan, P., and Saravanabawan A., (2019). Comparative study on Impact of Leadership style on Employee job satisfaction in Private and public banking sector organizations: with special Reference to vavuniya district” at 5th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2019, University of Jaffna.
- A research paper presented and abstract published on “How Does Transactional and Transformational leadership relate to Job satisfaction in Banking Sector in Northern Province?” at the Wayamba International Conference WinC-2018, August 24-25. (Saravanabawan A., and Kengatharan N., (2018). How Does Transactional and Transformational leadership relate to Job satisfaction in Banking Sector in Northern Province?” at the Wayamba International Conference WinC-2018, August 24-25.
- A research paper presented on “Reconciliation and Peace Process in the Post War Context of Sri Lanka: A perspective of Northern Province” at the 5th Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution (ICERM- 2018) at City University of New York, United States of America.(Saravanabawan, A., Robinson, J., Kenkatharan, K., and balaputhtiran, S., (2018), “Reconciliation and Peace Process in the Post War Context of Sri Lanka: A perspective of Northern Province”: Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution (ICERM- 2018) at City University of New York, United States of America.
- A research paper presented and abstract published on “Organizational learning Theory: firm specific Human Capital and Organizational ambidexterity” at the 2nd International Research symposium on Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2018, August 24-25. (Kengatharan N., and Saravanabawan A., 2018). Organizational learning Theory: firm specific Human Capital and Organizational ambidexterity” at the 2nd International Research symposium on Management, faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2018
- A research paper presented on “Examining the effect of High- Performance work Practices on Employee attitudes: Evidence from Hotel industry in the post war context in Sri Lanka,” at the International Conference on Education, Psychology, and Social Sciences (2017 -ICEPS) at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand-2017
- A research paper presented on “On the Path to Good Governance: Assessing Public Sector Accountability in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province “(Sambasivam Sutharsan, Christopher Koliba, and A. Saravanabavan) at 3rd International Conference on Democratic Governance in the Developing World: Advancing Democratic Governance in the Developing World held at Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C. USA-July 18-19, 2016
- A research paper presented and Extended abstract published on “Task conflict -Team creativity: Moderating Role of Task interdependence and Mediating Role of Information Search. Proceedings of the Research conference on Business studies of Faculty of Business Studies Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna at Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna-24th June 2016
- A research paper presented on Perceived over Qualification, Employees’ Job attitudes and Turnover Intentions in Banking Sector Employees in Jaffna District to present at International conference on “Modern Trends in Innovative management-2011, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintala, Sri Lanka.
- A research paper presented on Perceived Service Quality and Customer satisfaction in National Savings Bank in War effected area in Jaffna district at International Symposium on Post – War Economic Development which was held in 2011 in South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
- A research paper presented on “Identifying the Most Satisfying Facets among Banking Sector Employees in War Affected Area, With Special Reference to Jaffna Context” in Annual Research Conference organized by Vavuniya campus of the university of, Jaffna (2010).
- A research paper presented on “Perceived Extrinsic, Intrinsic Rewards and perceived Job performance in Banking Sector Employees in Jaffna District” in Annual research conference organized by University of, Jaffna (2010).
- A research paper presented on Human Resource Development in Northern province, Special reference to Jaffna Distinct in Cintanai Koodam, Council of NGOS’ Jaffna District- Jaffna- ISBN- 978-955-53788-0-2- (2011).
JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED AS REFEREED ABSTRACT
- A research paper abstract published on “Does the Age influence on Self Efficacy: Review of Literature” 4th National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM-2021), organized by the Faculty of Management Studies of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (Priyadharsan, S and Saravanabawan, A. (2021).
- A research paper abstract published on “Influence of Self Efficacy on Graduate Performance in the Public Sector Organizations at 6th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2021, University of Jaffna. (Priyadharsan, S and Saravanabawan, A. (2021).
- A research paper abstract published on “Perceived Leadership Styles and Work Performance of Teachers: A study of Colombo District Tamil Medium Schools at 6th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2021, University of Jaffna. (Nanthakumar, T, Raveendran, T and Saravanabawan, A. (2021).
- A research paper abstract published on “Work- Family Conflict and Job Satisfaction: Evidence from Women Employees in banking sector in Northern Province” at 6th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2021, University of Jaffna. (Saravanabawan, A. (2021).
- A research paper abstract published on “Review of Public Sector Accountability and the need of New Public Management to increase Accountability of Public sector in Sri Lanka” at 6th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2021, University of Jaffna. (Saravanabawan, A. (2021).
- A research paper abstract published on “Does Leader-member exchange matter of influence of the relationship between work-family conflict and employee job performance?, at the Jaffna Science Association (JSA) 27nth Annual Scientific Session -2020 (Kengatharan. N and Saravanabawan, A. (2020).
- A research paper abstract published and abstract published on “Comparative study on Impact of Leadership style on Employee job satisfaction in Private and public banking sector organizations: with special Reference to vavuniya district at 5th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2019, University of Jaffna. (Mathusan, P., and Saravanabawan A., (2019). Comparative study on Impact of Leadership style on Employee job satisfaction in Private and public banking sector organizations: with special Reference to vavuniya district” at 5th International conference on Cotemporary Management- ICCM-2019, University of Jaffna.
- A research paper abstract published on “How Does Transactional and Transformational leadership relate to Job satisfaction in Banking Sector in Northern Province?” at the Wayamba International Conference WinC-2018, August 24-25. (Saravanabawan A., and Kengatharan N., (2018). How Does Transactional and Transformational leadership relate to Job satisfaction in Banking Sector in Northern Province?” at the Wayamba International Conference WinC-2018, August 24-25.
- A research paper abstract published on “Organizational learning Theory: firm specific Human Capital and Organizational ambidexterity” at the 2nd International Research symposium on Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2018, August 24-25. (Kengatharan N., and Saravanabawan A., 2018). Organizational learning Theory: firm specific Human Capital and Organizational ambidexterity” at the 2nd International Research symposium on Management, faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2018
- A research paper Extended abstract published on “Task conflict -Team creativity: Moderating Role of Task interdependence and Mediating Role of Information Search. Proceedings of the Research conference on Business studies of Faculty of Business Studies Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna at Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna-24th June 2016
- A research paper abstract published on Perceived over Qualification, Employees’ Job attitudes and Turnover Intentions in Banking Sector Employees in Jaffna District to present at International conference on “Modern Trends in Innovative management-2011, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintala, Sri Lanka.
- A research paper abstract published on Perceived Service Quality and Customer satisfaction in National Savings Bank in War effected area in Jaffna district at International Symposium on Post – War Economic Development which was held in 2011 in South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
- A research paper abstract published on “Identifying the Most Satisfying Facets among Banking Sector Employees in War Affected Area, With Special Reference to Jaffna Context” in Annual Research Conference organized by Vavuniya campus of the university of, Jaffna (2010).
- A research abstract published on Human Resource Development in Northern province, Special reference to Jaffna Distinct in Cintanai Koodam, Council of NGOS’ Jaffna District- Jaffna- ISBN- 978-955-53788-0-2- (2011).
- A research paper Abstract published on “Entrepreneurial Activities and Job Creation” in the Jaffna district” in annual research conference organized by NCAS, Colombo (2008).
NON REFEREED ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN MAGAZINE
- Published an article on “savings habits and its important at the Journal of the J/Union College, Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2009).
- Published an article on “Introduction to Management” at the Journal of the Periyapulam Mahavidyalayam, Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2008).
- Published an article on “High Performance Work system” at the journal: Catlist of the Bank of Ceylon quarterly Journal, Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2008).
- Published an article on “Social Security Acts” at the Journal of Management Focus of Management Students’ Union, Dept. of Management Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2002)
- Published an article on “Principles of Interviewing” at the Journal: Management Focus of Management Students’ Union, Dept. of Management Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (1998)
Research Paper Reviewer and Chair Person for Conferences
- Chairperson of the Technical session at the 4th International Research Symposium on Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2021.
- Chairperson of the Technical session at the 3rd International Research Symposium on Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2020.
- Chairperson of the Technical session at the 3rd Research Conference on Business Studies Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna -2020.
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of International Research Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM) -“Critical solution for Contemporary Issues” 2016, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of 10th International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME-2021), Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna-2021.
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of 9th International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME-2020), Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna-2020.
- Chairperson of the Technical session at the 2nd International Research symposium on Management, faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka-2018.
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of Journal of Business Management-Vol-01, Issue-01, Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna-2018
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of Jaffna University International Conference 2018 (JUICe-2018).
- Chairperson of the Technical session on Green Marketing for Jaffna University International Conference on Towards a Greener future at Jaffna University, (JUICE), 2016.
- Chairperson of the Track Human Resource Management for Students’ research Symposium on Creativity through Knowledge sharing at Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce of the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.-2015
- Chairperson of the Track Commerce and Management for International Conference on accelerated Regional Development at Jaffna University, (JUICE), 2014.
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of Journal of Business Studies-Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna-2018
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of Jaffna University International Conference on Towards a Greener future at Jaffna University, Sri Lanka, (JUICE), 2016
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of International Research Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM) -“Critical solution for Contemporary Issues” 2016, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Conference Secretary of International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM) “Driving productivity through Knowledge and innovation”- 2015, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM) -“Driving productivity through Knowledge and innovation” 2015, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Moderator for Students’ research Symposium on Creativity through Knowledge sharing at Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce of the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.-2015
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM) – 2014, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of International Conference on “Accelerated Regional Development”, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka – 2014 (JUICE).
- Member of Panel of Reviewers of International Conference on Capacity Development in a Post-War Context, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka – 2012 (JUICE).
Awards & Grands
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Scholarship won from Chinese Scholarship Council for PhD. Program Under Chinese Government, China in year, 2011-2014
- University prize (Thambiah Mudaliyar Chatram Trust) for the best performance in part III Examination in Business Administration in year, 1998.
Activities
CONSULTANCY
- Consultant for Curriculum Revision under AHEAD project for Department of Business Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka- 2020
- Worked as consultant for baseline survey on Education and Disaster Management report prepared for practical action, Sri Lanka, Funded by World Vision Sri Lanka, (2013)
- Worked as consultant for baseline survey report child friendly primary schools in Kilinochi report prepared for Child Fund Sri Lanka, (2011)
- Worked as a Lead Consultant – Northern Province for Labour Market Survey and Mapping of Education and Training Providers in the Northern Province, (2010)
- Worked as consultant for GTZ for the project aiming to improve the living condition of the populations in the Tsunami affected districts including rehabilitation on basic infrastructure improvement of Services and assisting selected target groups to gain regular employment through income generating activities, funded by GTZ, (2009)
PROGRAM REVIEWER AND PROPOSAL EVALUATOR
- Team member, Program Review (BSc Food Science & Technology Degree Programme, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya from 27th -30th January 2020.
- Team member, Program Review (faculty of Management studies and commerce, Sabragamuwa University of Sri Lanka from 26th – 30th August 2018.
- Team member, Program Review Department of Marketing Management Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya from 16th – 20th September 2018.
- Proposal Evaluator for ELTA-ELSE (Development Project of Department/Unit-level Proposal Evaluation) of Department of Human Resource Management, University of Kelaniya under the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) Program-2018
- Proposal Evaluator for ELTA-ELSE (Development Project of Department/Unit-level Proposal Evaluation) of Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, University of Kelaniya under the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) Program-2018
CURRICULUM REVISION AND CURRICULUM CONSULTANT
- Worked as Reviewer for Curriculum Revision for Bachelor of Business Management 4 years Degree Program under AHEAD project for Department of Business Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka- 2020.
- Member Curriculum Development Committee, of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna from 2019 to date
- Resource person for Curriculum Revision for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program, under the AHEAD project of department level project of Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2020.
- Contributed to curriculum development for Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) External degree program of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna under the Faculty Restructuring program-2020/2021.
- Resource person for Curriculum development for the Post Graduate Diploma leading to Master of Business Administration( MBA) program, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2014.
- Resource person for Curriculum Revision for the Bachelor of Business Administration ( BBA) Program, under the AHEAD project of department level project of Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2020.
- Resource person for Curriculum Revision workshop of B.Pharm for the subject of Pharmaceutical administration and Marketing (PHAA 32230 in 2015, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna.
- Resource person for Curriculum Revision workshop of B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences for the subject of Laboratory Management and Record Keeping (MLSLR 3213 in 2015, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna.
- Resource person for Curriculum Revision for the Bachelor of Business Administration ( BBA) Program, for Department of Human Resource Management, Under the Quality Innovation Grant (QIG) of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2014.
- Saved as, Activity Co-coordinator of the Activity-1 for Consultancy for Monitoring and Evaluation, of Curriculum Revision under Quality Innovation Grant (QIG) of BBA Study Programme/R1/W1.
WORKSHOP AND SEMINAR PARTICIPATED
- Participated in the Workshop on “CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF ACADEMIC STAFF ON OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION (OBE) AND LEARNER-CENTERED TEACHING (LCT)” conducted by Emeritus Professor. Kalyani Perera, University of Peradeniya under the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) Enriching Learning, Teaching and Assessment and English Language Skills Enhancement (ELTA – ELSE). January-2020
- Participated on curriculum revision workshop (4 series) on Team Based Learning (TBL) approach of under the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) operation ELTA-ELSE, Department level Development Project, Department of Human Resource Management, University of Jaffna. Conducted by Dr Parizad Mulla, Course Director for Business, The University of Auckland Business School. The objective of the workshop is to Promoting e-blended learning environment by training academic staff of the department on team based Learning (TBL) approach- July-2020.
- Participated on curriculum revision workshop on promoting e-blended learning environment conducted by Prof. Gominda Ponnamperuma Professor, Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. The objective of the workshop was to Promoting e-blended learning environment by training academic staff of the department on team based Learning (TBL) approach- 2020
- Participated as a University nominee of Jaffna University Team for the two days International conference on Right to information Day 2016, Colombo in September, (2016).
- Participated as a member of Jaffna University Team for the Workshop to share the experience on Quality Assurance Work Universities at UGC Auditorium, Colombo in July, (2014).
- Participated as a member of Jaffna University Conference on Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Development of the Tamil Areas and the Role of Diaspora, January, (2010).
- Participated as a member of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna Team for several workshops during the 2006/2007 period on Distance Education Partnership Program Workshop at OUSL, Colombo.
- Seminar on Academia – Export/EDB Dialog on Major Export Products of Sri Lanka
- International Mechanism for the promotion and Protection of Human Rights, which was held in Jaffna by Home for Human Rights, Colombo in year 2002.
- National Management Conference- 2005 on “Leadership crisis”, Held on 24th November 2005 at the Trans Asia Hotel, Colombo, Organized by Institute of Management of Sri Lanka.
- 16th annual Congress Conference Held on November 25th 2005, at Post Graduate Institute of agriculture, University of Peradeniya.
- Seminar on “International finance” by Nihal Amarasinghe, Managing director, ADB. Held on 25th June 2005, 2nd July 2005 And 9th July 2005 at Post graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.
- Seminar on “Knowledge Management” by Dr. Jeyanta Chatterjee, Professor; Knowledge innovation strategy, Held on 9th July 2005, at Post Graduate institute of Agriculture, university of Peradeniya.
- Seminar on “Global positioning system” Theory, Application & Practice Held on 17th December 2004 for GPS day at Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Organized by Geo informatics Society of Sri Lanka & University of Peradeniya.