Publications
Research Highlights
- Published 18 conference papers in both local and international research conferences
- Published nearly 55 journal articles in a local and international journal out of which 10 articles
- published in indexed journal and the rest is published in refereed journals
- Published two case study books under the Staff Development Unit of the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies of University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Academic Performance
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Business (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) : 2018
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Business School of European University, Switzerland. 2017
- Master of Business Administration - Post Graduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka - 2009
- Bachelor of Business Management (Marketing) Special Degree - University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka - 2004
Contribution to Research Conference & Academic Events
- Contributed as the Keynote Speaker for three international research conferences held in Sri Lanka in years of 2015 & 2014 and one conference held in India, 2018
- Session Chair for seven sessions in international research conferences in the years of 2015,2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019.
- Contributed as a reviewer for 12 research conferences from 2010-2019.
- Editorial board members for 7 local and international research journals from 2012-2019.
Teaching Contribution to University of Kelaniya
- Bachelor of Business Management (special) in Marketing
(Subjects: Management Fundamentals, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Strategic Marketing Management, Research Methodology & Marketing in Practice) - Doctor of Business Administration
(Subjects: Business Case Studies and Marketing Management) - Master of Business Administration
(Subjects: Marketing Management, Strategic Management & Projects in Business) - Master of Commerce
(Subjects: Marketing & Logistic Management, Strategic Management) - Master of Human Resource Management
(Subject: Introduction to Business) - Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing
(Subjects: Managerial Aspects of Marketing & Brand Management)
Research Awards
- Most Outstanding Senior Researcher Award -3rd Place, Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, University of Kelaniya,, 2019
- Best Young Researcher Award in the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka-2017
- Senate Award for Publications in Indexed Journals -2017
- Best Young Researcher Award in the Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka-2015
- Best Paper Award in the Marketing Track of IES Case Study Conference held in Mumbai, India-2014
National Level Service & Contribution
- Chairman of Strategic Think-Tank of “Brand Sri Lanka” Export Development & Tourism Promotion Project (Initiated in the year 2017): Export Development Board (EDB)
- Member of the Panel of Judges to EFFIE International Advertising Awards organized by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) : from 2016 on wards
- Member of the Panel of Judges: NCE Export Awards organized by National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (2019 up to date).
- Consultant to Program Content Development of Business Management Programs (Bachelor’s Level): CINEC Campus and SLT Campus and BMS.
- Consultant for Master’s Program (MBA) development project: Royal Institute of Colombo (RIC).
Corporate Sector Consultancy, Training & Research Contribution
Corporate sector consultancy, research and skill development programs in the scopes of Business Development, New Venture Creations, Management Development Programs (MDPs), Customer Care Training, Team & Leadership Training, Brand Building Workshops and Marketing Research projects. The list of clients is as undermentioned.
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Client Organization |
Time Duration |
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Sri Lanka Telecom PLC |
2014/2016 |
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Kelani Cables PLC |
2012/2013/2014/2015/2016/2017/2018 |
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Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM) |
2006-2014 |
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SLT Rainbow Pages |
2014/2015/2016/2017/2018 |
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SLT Vision Com Ltd |
2014 |
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Asset Line Leasing Ltd |
2014/2015 |
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Hemas Pharmaceutical Ltd |
2015 |
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People’s Bank PLC |
2013/2014/2015/2016/2017/2018 |
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Institute of Personal Management (IPM) |
2014 |
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Farm Pride Pvt Ltd (Crysbro Brand) |
2015/2016/2017/2018 |
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Antler Group Pvt Ltd |
2014 |
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Certis Lanka Pvt Ltd |
2014/2015/2016/2017 |
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East –West Foods Pvt Ltd |
2014/2015/2016 |
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Client Organization |
Time Duration |
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East-West Marketing Ltd : Turkey Brand |
2016/2017 |
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Browns Thermal Engineering (Pvt) Ltd |
2016 |
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Airtel |
2014 |
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Akthari Group Ltd |
2016 |
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Abbot Pharmaceutical Ltd |
2017/2018 |
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National Savings Bank (NSB) PLC |
2015/2017 |
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J Lanka Technologies Pvt Ltd |
2016/2017 |
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Sri Lanka Police Academy |
2012-2017/2018 |
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State Printing Corporation ( Public sector) |
2019 |
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LOLC Holdings PLC |
2020 |
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ATG Pvt Ltd ( Multinational) |
2016/2017/2018 |
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Singer Finance PLC |
2018 -2020 |
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East-West Marketing Ltd : Turkey Brand |
2016/2017 |
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Browns Thermal Engineering (Pvt) Ltd |
2016 |
