Sathuthika Sasikumar

Academic Qualification

Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) in Project Management — University of Vavuniya (First Class)
Diploma in English Language – ICBT Campus
Diploma in ICT – ISS Campus
Advanced Certificate in AI and Project Management – Procons Institution

sathurshikasasikumar@gmail.com
Biography

Ms. S. Sathuthika Sasikumar is currently serving as a Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya. She obtained her Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) in Project Management with First Class Honours and was recognized as the Batch Topper, receiving multiple Best Student Awards for outstanding academic and research excellence.

She has actively engaged in research related to project governance, artificial intelligence applications in project environments, and governance practices in the Sri Lankan software sector. She has successfully completed several research projects and contributed to public-sector and industry-based project studies.

Prior to joining academia, she gained professional exposure as a Project Intern at Access Engineering PLC, where she contributed to labour retention analysis, project documentation, digital tracking solutions, and process improvement initiatives. She has also been involved in student mentoring, academic activities, and departmental initiatives. Her academic and professional interests focus on strengthening governance structures in projects, enhancing decision-making practices, and promoting research-driven approaches in project management education.

Teaching & Academic Interests
  • Project Governance
  • Project Planning and Control
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Operations and Quality Management
  • Research Methods in Project Management
  • AI in Project Management
Research Interests
  • Project Governance and Decision-Making
  • Artificial Intelligence in Project Management
  • Governance Practices in Sri Lankan Software Projects
  • Stakeholder Engagement in Projects
Selected Research & Academic Contributions
  • “Exploring Factors Influencing Labor Retention in Large Scale Construction Projects: A Qualitative Study in Colombo District.”
  • “Project Governance and AI Adoption Readiness: Qualitative Study of Sri Lankan Software Industries.”
  • “Unveiling the Influence of AI in Project Governance in Sri Lankan Software Industries.”
  • “Human Trafficking of Sri Lankan Ex-Soldiers to Ukrainian War: Implications for Sri Lanka.”
Awards & Recognitions
  • Best Student’s Research award – 28th Anniversary of FBS 2025
  • Best academic Performance for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year examinations
  • Research Presentation award for Exploring factors influencing labor retention in large-scale construction project – RCBS 2025
  • Research Presentation award for Project governance and AI adoption readiness – RCBS 2025
  • Best Research Presenter award for Unveiling the influence of AI in Project governance in Sri Lankan software industries – URSPM 2025
  • Research Presentation award for Human trafficking of Sri Lankan Ex-Soldiers to Ukrainian war – URSPM 2024
  • Achievement of Students’ Club award for being the secretary of Project Management Club – 2023