Ms. Mathivathani S

Contact Information

Teaching Interests

Project Quality Management

Research Interests

• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Regional Development and Planning
• Tourism Developments
• Infrastructure Development Projects
• Community and Urban Planning
• Disaster Management
• Transportation Studies

Academic Qualifications

• MSc in Spatial Planning Management and Design, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
• MA in Regional Development and Planning, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
• BA Honours in Community and Regional Planning, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
• Diploma in English, London College of Technology
• Diploma in Software Application, London College of Technology
• Diploma in Auto CAD, IDM Nation Campus, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Publications

International/National Conferences

• Sharangi S, & Mathivathany S, “A Study of Exploring Sustainable Management Practices: Non-Governmental Organization Projects in the Trincomalee District”, paper presented at International Research Conference of The Open University of Sri Lanka 2024 (IRC-OUSL2024) and abstract published on Book of Proceeding, Open University of Sri Lanka held from 07th & 08th November 2024.
• Jeyaratnam, L. Mathyvathany, S. Thanushan, R., “Assessing the impact of stray Animals on road safety and public well-being in Jaffna, Sri Lanka” paper presented at 5th Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS-2024) and abstract published on Book of Proceeding, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya held from 30th September 2024.
• Sharangi S, Prof.Y.Nanthagopan and Sasitharan M “A Study on the Application of Artificial Intelligence Governance for Project Task: Sri Lankan Software Industry” paper presented at Asia Pacific Peace Research Association Conference 2024 (APPRAC 2024) and abstract published on Book of Proceeding, Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya held from 07th to 10th March 2024.
• Ashinika M.M.D.M.W, Mathivathany. S (January 2023), “The Impact of Cultural Diversity to Community Development Projects in Non-Governmental Organizations”, paper presented at 1st International Research Conference on Harmony and Reconciliation (ICHR-2022) and full paper published on Book of Proceeding, Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya held on 19th & 20th January, 2023.
• Y. Atchuthan, P. Sarmatha, Mrs.S.Mathivathany (January 2023), Conflict resolution during colonialism: a study with reference to the poem a far cry from Africa by derek walcott, paper presented at 1st International Research Conference on Harmony and Reconciliation (ICHR-2022) and full paper published on Book of Proceeding, Harmony Centre, University of Vavuniya held on 19th & 20th January, 2023.
• L.Piratheepganth, S.Mathivathany, (July, 2022), “Risk Identification Tools and Techniques in Sri Lankan Construction Projects”, paper presented at Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS-2020) and full paper published on Book of Procedding, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya held on 04th & 05th July, 2022.
• S.Mathivathany, S.Priyadharshini (October, 2021), “The influence of COVID 19 on Project Implementation: A perspective from Sri Lankan construction Industries”, paper presented at International Research Conference 2021, University of Vavuniya, 15th October 2021, published in the conference proceeding, pp 491-496.
• S.Mathivathany, S.Priyadharshini, G.Bandara (October, 2021), “Risks on the project investment in Sri Lanka”, paper presented at International Research Conference 2021, University of Vavuniya, 15th October 2021, published in the conference proceeding, pp 486-490.
• Sdevin, A. S, Harikaran S, and Mathivathany, S. (2020). An Assessment of Factors Influencing on Career Decision of Youths in Maritimepattu Division in Mullaitivu District., 2nd International Scholars Conference, University UTARA, Malaysia (ISCUUM 2020), 28th to 30th September, 2020.
• Thilakarathna, R.D.G.N.M. and Mathivathany, S. (2020), “Effects of Project Risk Management Strategies on Project Performance”. Full paper presented at Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS-2020) and extended abstract published on Book of Abstracts, Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus held on 10th October, 2020.
• Mathivathany.S, Nanthagoban.Y, Thirugnanasampanthar.S (May 2019), “Participatory Rural Appraisal for Sustainable Livelihood and Marketing Opportunities in Poompugar Village at Kalmadu G.N Division, Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka, pull paper presented at Asia International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (AIMR’19) and abstract published on Book of Abstracts, The International Research & Development Institution, held on 10th and 11th May, 2019.
• Mathivathany.S, Usanthini.R, (September 2018), “Community Park Development Project: A case Study of Back Bay Water Front Area, Trincomalee”, pull paper presented at Research Conference on Business Studies – RCBS-2018”, Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, 20th September 2018, full paper published in the conference proceeding, pp 286-296.
• Mathivathany.S, Nanthagoban.Y, Thirugnanasampanthar.S (September 2018), “The Appication of Space Sytax Analysis in Project Identification: A Special Reference to the Moratuwa”, pull paper presented at Research Conference on Business Studies – RCBS-2018”, Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, 20th September 2018, full paper published in the conference proceeding, pp 286-296.
• Mathivathany.V, Sasitharan.P, (2018), “Seasonality Tourism and its Impact on Socio-Econimic Development in Jaffna District in Sri Lanka after the Civil War” pull paper published on the 7th International Conference on Management and Economics Procedings – ICME-2018, Faculty of Management and Fınance, University of Ruhuna, held on 06th 7 07th September 2018, pp.
• Mathivathany.V, (2016), “The application of Space Syntax Analysis in Urban Planning with existing practice: Case study of Jaffna Municipal Council Area”, abstract published on the proceeding of South Eastern University Arts Research Session-2016 held on 17 January 2017.
• Mathivathany.V, Sasitharan.P, (2016), “Impact of road transportation infrastructure on the development of tourism industry of Jaffna municipal council area in Sri Lanka”, Abstract published at International Research Conference on Humanities & Social Sciences (IRCHSS-2016), “Sumangala Mandiraya”, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 10& 11th November 2016.
• Mathivathany.V, Sasitharan.P, (2016), “Responsibility of the stakeholders for the sustainable tourism sector: post war at Jaffna district in Sri Lanka”, Abstract published at International Research Conference on Humanities & Social Sciences (IRCHSS-2016), “Sumangala Mandiraya”, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 10& 11th November 2016.
• Mathivathany.V, Sasitharan.P, (2016), “The Role of Urban Parks in the Sustainability the Jaffna Town as a City”, abstract published in the conference proceeding, pp 69, (2nd International Conference of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, 24th & 25th of March 2016)
• Mathivathany.V, (2015), “Accessibility of road network based on Connectivity Analysis Techniques in Moratuwa Urban Area of Colombo”, Paper presented at 4th International Conference on Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research and Practice, Southeastern University Arts Research Session, 22nd of December 2015, abstract published in the conference proceeding, pp 60.
• Mathivathany.V, (2015), “A critical comparison of sustainable Transportation for the Jaffna town through an integrated planning process and effective public involvement” paper presented at International Conference on contemporary Management, University of Jaffna, 11th and 12th June, 2015, full paper was published in conference booklet, Volume – 01, pp 904 – 917.
• Mathivathany.V, (2015), “Post construction evaluation of Colombo Katunayake Expressway (CKE) ” paper presented at International Conference on contemporary Management, University of Jaffna, 11th and 12th June, 2015, full paper was published in conference booklet, Volume – 01, pp 918 – 929.
• Mathivathany.V, (2014), “The Social, Economic and Environmental impacts of Slums in Urban Planning Development”, Journal of “Spatial Planning”, Geographical Society, Department of Geography, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Volume – 02, pp 72 – 81, August 2014.
• Mathivathany.V, P.Vipulan (2015), “Inter – Regional Disparities in Physical Infrastructure in present Development of Sri Lanka”, paper presented (
  

Professional Activities

Awards and Grants

Awards:

• Silver Jubilee Award of the Faculty of Business Studies for the achievement of the Students’ Club, awarded for being the Senior Advisor and Treasurer of the Project Management Club, which won the Best Students’ Club Award on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebration on 4th July 2022.
• Awarded the Prestigious status of Champions of Harmony and Peace on 23rd January 2022 at the Institute of National Security Studies, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka by the Global Peace Institute, Lanka and UK.
• University Prize for the best performance in Planning at the first examination in Arts for the academic year 2007.
• University Prize for the best performance in Planning at the second-year examination in Arts for the academic year 2008.
• University Prize for the best performance in Planning in the fourth examination in Arts for the academic year 2010.
• Awarded the Mahapola Scholarship for the University Studentship – 2008 – 2011.
• Bronze Medal for the Saiva Paripalana Shaba Examination, Jaffna, for the year 2005.
• “A” Grade Certification for the General Knowledge & General Intelligence Contest of The Rotary Club of Jaffna for the year 2005.
• Merit performance for the Northern Province School Science Program for the year 2004.
• Gold Medal for the Essay Competition of the Red Cross Knowledge of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, Kilinochchi Branch for the year 2004.
• Silver Medal for the Hindu Religious Competition Examination, Kilinochchi District for the year 2004.

Grants:

• Awarded University Research Grant – 2018 (URC Reference No: URG/2018/DMCSCE/29) for the research project on the analysis of the influencing factors of regional development and competitiveness: A special reference to the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.

Positions/Admin Roles

• Head – Department of Project Management, 01.10.2024 to date
• Director – UBL, 01.10.2024 to date
• Director – Integrated Digital Media Unit
• Acting Head – Department of Project Management, 11.10.2023 to 30.9.2024
• Director – Harmony Centre, UOV, 2021 to 31.10.2024
• Senior Treasurer – Students’ Union, Faculty of Business Studies, 2020, 2021 & 2022
• Student Counselor – Faculty of Business Studies, 2020 & 2021 to date