Prof. Yogarajah Nanthagopan – FBS

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Project Management, Bournemouth University, United Kingdom.
Master of Business Administration, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Statistics, University of Peradeniya.
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Communication, Informatics Campus, Singapore.
Bachelor of Business Administration (HRM Specialization), University of Jaffna.

Biography

Prof. Yogarajah Nanthagopan is the present Dean and Professor in Project Management at the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. He obtained his PhD in Project Management from Bournemouth University, UK. Nanthagopan is the founder and the first coordinator of the Project Management (PM) degree programme at the Faculty of Business Studies. This PM degree programme is the pioneering undergraduate programme in Sri Lanka.

With 20 years of experience in teaching and consulting in Business and Project Management, he has served as a consultant in over eighteen projects for national and international organizations. He has published more than thirty research articles in indexed and peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented over fifty research papers at national and international conferences. He is the author of a textbook titled “Project Management Fundamentals”. His research interests include project management, organizational development, and strategic management.

Contact Details

Prof. Y. Nanthagopan
Professor in Project Management,
Department of Project Management, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
Office: +94 771 999 379
Email: ynanthagopan@vau.ac.lk

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Teaching Interest

Project Management
Organizational Development
Strategic Management

Research Interests

Project Management
Organizational Development
Strategic Management

+ List of Publications

>> Published Text Book

Nanthagopan, Y (2022). Fundamentals of Project Management. First Edition. Published by University of Ruhuna, Cultural Center, Matara, Sri Lanka. The Text Book was reviewed and recommended for publication by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Sri Lanka.

>> Published in Indexed Journals

Gamlath, G.R.M., Nanthagopan, Y., Williams, L.N., and Gengatharan, L. (2023). Optimizing organisational value: crafting a constructively aligned thematic framework for project governance enhancement. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, 46 (02), 145-158.
Vivek, R. & Nanthagopan, Y. (2023). Strategic human resource management challenges in graduate development officer recruitment in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, 46 (1), 125–138.
Vivek, R. & Nanthagopan, Y. (2022). Influences on strategic functioning of the public universities of Sri Lanka: challenges and ground realities. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, 45(2), 127–146.
Nanthagopan, Y and Williams, N.L. (2021). Project Managing in Post-Conflict Environments: An Exploration of the Resource Profiles of Sri Lankan Non-Governmental Organizations involved in Development Projects. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 12 (7), pp 1555-1582. [Emerald Publishing]
Nanthagopan, Y., Williams, N.L. and Thompson, K. (2019). Levels and interconnections of project success in development projects by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, 12 (2), pp 487-511. [Emerald Publishing]
Nanthagopan, Y., Williams, N.L. and Page, S. (2016). Understanding the nature of Project Management capacity in Sri Lankan non-governmental organisations (NGOs): A Resource Based Perspective. International Journal of Project Management, 34(8), pp1608-1624. [Elsevier Publishing]

>> Published in Peer Reviewed Journals

Vivek, R., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2023). Exploring digitalisation and its impact on Higher Educational Institutes in a contemporary setting: A Study of the Higher Educational Institutes in Sri Lanka. Ukrainian Journal of Educational Studies and Information Technology, 11 (2), pp66-84.
Gamlath, G.R.M., Nanthagopan, Y., Gengatharan, L., and Williams, L.N. (2023). The Effects of Governance Practices on the Performance of the Sri Lankan Public Sector Development Projects. International Journal of Governance and Public Policy Analysis, 5 (1).
Gamlath, G.R.M., Nanthagopan, Y., Williams, L.N., and Gengatharan, L. (2023). Exploring the impact of project governance on the performance of public sector development projects in Sri Lanka.
Vivek, R., Nanthagopan, Y., and Piriyatharshan, S. (2023). Beyond Methods: Theoretical Underpinnings of Triangulation In qualitative and Multi-method Studies. SEEU Review, 18 (2), pp105-122.
Vivek, R., Nanthagopan, Y., Piriyatharshan, S., and Krupskуi, O.P. (2023). Teaching Practices in the New Normal – (SRI LANKA CASE). Advanced Education, 23, pp170-189.
Vivek, R., Nanthagopan, Y., and Piriyatharshan, S. (2023). Beyond methodology: Theoretical foundations of triangulation in qualitative and multi-method research: A literature review. Scientific Studios on Social and Political Psychology, 29 (2), pp53-62.
Vivek, R., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2023). Storytelling as a Qualitative Approach for Organizational Management. European Journal of Management Issues, Volume 31(2), pp113-122.
Lashanda, M., Prasheena, J., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2023). The Mediating Effect of Knowledge Inertia on the Relationship Between Knowledge-sharing Capabilities and Organizational Strategic Learning Capabilities. Journal of HRM Perspective, 8 (1), pp69-80.
Nanthagopan, Y. (2022). How do Project Management (PM) Resources Contribute to Project Success? An Empirical Study of Sri Lankan Non-Governmental Organizations. Vavuniya Journal of Business Management, 5(1), pp1-29.
Vivek, R. and Nanthagopan, Y. (2021). Contribution of Information Technology in Strategic Implementation of Digital Learning in Public Universities in Sri Lanka due to Covid-19. Studies in Comparative Education, (2), pp1-16.
Mathushan, P., Kengatharan, N., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2022). Impact of Employer Branding on Employee Engagement: Mediating Role of Talent Management Practices. Journal of Human Resource Management Perspectives, 7 (1), pp1-13.
Vivek, R. and Nanthagopan, Y. (2021). Review and Comparison of Multi-Method and Mixed Method Application in Research Studies. European Journal of Management Issues, 29(4), pp200-208.
Vivek, R., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2021). Gamification Linkage in Human Resource Management, Journal of Business Management, 04 (01), pp213-237.
Vivek, R., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2020). Evolution From Operations Project Management to Strategic Project Management: A Systematic Review, Journal of Business Studies, 07 (02), pp97-116.
Vivek, R., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2020). Exploring the key components to consider in the strategic planning in the public universities in Sri Lanka, NSBM Journal of Management, 6 (2), pp56-67.
Vivek, R., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2020). Gamification in Human Resource Management. Journal of Human Resource Management Perspectives, 5 (1), pp44-57.
Mathushan, P., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2020). Aestheticization and its Consequences: A Study of School Teachers. Journal of Business Management, 03 (01), pp1-16.
Mathushan, P., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2020). Intelligence Is A Game-Changer – The Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Job Performance. MENTOR, The Journal of Business Studies, 4 (01), pp96-109.
Vijitharan, H.M., Harikaran, S., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2019). The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Job Performance: A Comparative Study Between Primary and Secondary Level School Teachers in Jaffna Zone, Sri Lanka. Journal of Management, 14 (02), pp59-68.
Mathivathany, S., Nanthagopan, Y., Thirugnanasampanthar, S., and Rukshan, A. (2019). The Application of Software-Based Technology for Project Identification – A Case Study of Space Syntax Analysis. Journal of Business Management, 02 (01), pp89-106.
Nanthagopan, Y. (2011). Impact of Networking and Linkages on Organizational Performance: A Comparative Study between the Local and International Non-governmental Organizations in Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka. Journal of Science and Management, Vol 03.
Nanthagopan, Y. (2010). Internal Strategic Factors – A Study of Community Based Organizations in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. Journal of Science and Management, Vol 02.
Nimalathasan, B., Taher, M.A., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2009). Critical Success Factors: A Study of Readymade Manufacturing Garments (RMGs) Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. Journal of Science and Management, Vol 01.

>> Published Full Papers in Conference Proceedings

Vivek, R., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2021). Barriers for the Strategic Planning Process in Public Universities in Sri Lanka: A Qualitative Inquiry. Full paper published in the proceeding of the Fifth CIPM International Research Symposium, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka. July, 2021.
Vivek, R., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2020). Extended Literature Review on Strategic Implementation Connecting to Public Sector Universities in Sri Lanka: An Initial Thematic Model. Full paper published in the proceeding of the NSBM 2020 International Conference on Business Innovation (ICOBI), Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Nanthagopan, Y. (2010). Impact of strategic leadership and management capability on organizational performance, a comparative study between the local and international non-governmental organizations in Vavuniya district. Full paper published in the proceeding of the First Annual Research Session, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Nov, 2010.
Nanthagopan, Y. (2012). Impact of Resources and Management on Organizational Performance, a comparative study between the local and international non-governmental organizations in Vavuniya district, Sri Lanka. Full paper published in the proceedings of the First International Research Session, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2012.
Nanthagopan, Y. (2011). Critical Dimensions of Organizational Capacity: An empirical study on NGOs in Vavuniya District of Sri Lanka. Full paper published in the Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Business Management – Dec 2011, 8th ICBM, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

>> Paper Presented in the Conferences

Dhanushika, S and Nanthagopan, Y. (2024). The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Project Management Knowledge Areas in the IT industry. A Paper presented at the 5th Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS) 2024, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, held on 30th of September 2024.
Tharan, T and Nanthagopan, Y. (2024). Applicability of Project Management Performance Domains for Agile Developed IT Projects. A Paper presented at the 5th Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS) 2024, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, held on 30th of September 2024.
Sharangi, S., Nanthagopan, Y., and Sasitharan, M. (2024). A Study on the Application of Artificial Intelligence Governance for Project Task: Sri Lankan Software Industry. A Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Peace Research Association Conference, Harmony Centre University of Vavuniya, held on 07th to 10th of March 2024.
Gamlth, G. R. M., Nanthagopan, Y., Nigel, L.W., and Kengatharan, L. (2023). Exploring the Role of Project Governance and Performance of Sri Lankan Public Sector Development Projects. A Paper presented in the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME) 2023, The Open University of Sri Lanka. 11th and 12th of May 2023.
Lashanda, M., Prasheena, J., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2023). The Mediating Effect of Knowledge Inertia on the Relationship Between Knowledge-sharing Capabilities and Organizational Strategic Learning Capabilities. A Paper presented in the 7th CIPM International Research Symposium, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka. 25th and 26th of May 2023.
Nanthagopan, Y (2022). “Project Management (PM) Resources and Project Success: An Empirical Study of Sri Lankan Non-Governmental Organizations”. 4th Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS 2022), Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. 4th -5th July 2022.
Priyadharshini, S., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2022). The Role of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Creating Self-Resilience Community: A Case Study in Sri Lanka. 4th Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS 2022), Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. 4th -5th July 2022.
Ashinika, M.M.D.M.W., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2022). Exploring Project Management Critical Success Factors: Special Reference to Dry Zone Urban Water Supply Projects in Sri Lanka. 4th Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS 2022), Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. 4th -5th July 2022.
Ansaf, A.M.H., Aqeela, M.R.F and Nanthagopan, Y (2022). Entrepreneurial Intention among Management Undergraduates in State Universities, Sri Lanka. A Paper presented in the 6th CIPM International Research Symposium, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka. 25th and 26th of May 2022.
Mathushan, P., Kengatharan, N. and Nanthagopan, Y. (2022). Impact of Employer Branding on Employee Engagement: Mediating Role of Talent Management Practices. A Paper presented in the 6th CIPM International Research Symposium, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka. 25th and 26th of May 2022.
Mathushan, P., Kengatharan, N. and Nanthagopan, Y. (2021). Enhancing Employee Creativity Through Transformational Leadership and Self-Efficacy. A Paper presented in the 6th International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, 29th and 30th of April 2021.
Vivek, R., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2021). Extended Literature Review on Strategic Implementation Connecting to Public Sector Universities in Sri Lanka: An Initial Thematic Model. A Paper presented in the NSBM 2020 International Conference on Business Innovation (ICOBI), Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov, 2021.
Jayanath, O.K.B., Harikaran, S. and Nanthagopan, Y. (2021). A Qualitative Exploration of the Motivation Drivers of University Academics in Sri Lanka. A Paper presented in the Peradeniya University International Management Research Sessions (iPUMSE) – 2021”, Conducted by Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya, Nov 2021.
Mathushan, P., Kengatharan, N. and Nanthagopan, Y. (2021). Known and Unknown; Social Entrepreneurship: Citation and Thematic Analysis. A Paper presented in the Vavuniya University International Research Conference (VUIRC-2021), Conducted by University of Vavuniya, Oct 2021.
Nanthagopan, Y., and Kengatharan, N. (2021). Does Intellectual Capital Make Ambidextrous Organisations?. A Paper presented in the 7th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, ISPEC Institute, Turkey, Sep 2021.
Mathushan, P., Nanthagopan, Y., and Kengatharan, N. (2021). Do Human Resource Development Practices Augment Organisational Performance? Moderating Role of Employee Competencies. A Paper presented in the 7th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, ISPEC Institute, Turkey, Sep 2021.
Vivek, R., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2021). Barriers for the Strategic Planning Process in Public Universities in Sri Lanka: A Qualitative Inquiry. A Paper presented in the 5th CIPM International Research Symposium, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka. July, 2021.
Mathushan, P., Nanthagopan, Y., and Kengatharan, N. (2020). Emotional intelligence as a predictor of job performance – Evidence from Sri Lanka. A Paper presented in the 9th International Conference on “Education, Advance Management, and Technology for Sustainable Development, conducted by SAI RAM Institute of Management Studies, India, on 25th & 26th of February 2020.
Mathushan, P., Nanthagopan, Y., and Kengatharan, N. (2020). Upheavals in the Education System in Sri Lanka due to the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Qualitative Study on Government Schools. A Paper presented in the 10th International Online Conference on “Impact of “Covid 19” on Local and Global Economy & Recovery Strategies”, conducted by SAI RAM Institute of Management Studies, India, on 16th & 17th of June 2020.
Mathushan, P., Nanthagopan, Y., and Kengatharan, N. (2020). The Impact of Covid-19 on Human Resources: Evidence from Apparel Industries. A Paper presented in the 10th International Online Conference on “Impact of “Covid 19” on Local and Global Economy & Recovery Strategies”, conducted by SAI RAM Institute of Management Studies, India, on 16th & 17th of June 2020.
Vivek, R., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2020). Gamification in Human Resource Management. A Paper presented in the 4th CIPM Research symposium, held on 30th of July 2020 at BMICH, Colombo.
Fernando C.W.M., Aqeela Ijas M.R.F., and Nanthagopan.Y, (2020), The E-HRM Practices: Case study of GPV Lanka (pvt) ltd, Sri Lanka. A paper presented in the 4th CIPM Research Symposium, held on 30th of July 2020 at BMICH, Colombo.
Mathushan, P., Kengatharan, N., and Nanthagopan, Y. (2020). The challenges and consequences of Covid-19 epidemic on entrepreneurship: A qualitative study on entrepreneurs. A Paper presented in the 3rd Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS 2020), conducted by the Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, held on 26th of October 2020.
Diluxshana, T., Nanthagopan. Y., and Thirugnanasampanthar, S. (2020). Participatory Approaches in Community Development Projects: An exploratory study of NGOs in Northern Province. A Paper presented in the 3rd Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS 2020), conducted by the Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna, held on 26th of October 2020.
Udeshika, G.S., P. Thiruchenthilath, and Nanthagopan.Y, (2019), Project Management Body of Knowledge Framework for Emergency Management Projects in Sri Lanka: A Structural Literature Review. A paper presented in the Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS), held at Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 04th October 2019.

>> Publications in Non-Refereed Journals

Article published on “Achieving Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern Provinces”, CTC Voice – Thai Pongal Publication 2018, Published by the Canadian Tamil Congress, Ontario, Canada, 2018.
Article published on “Learning Needs Analysis for Effective Training”, The Executive – Vol IX, Published by the Management & Accountancy Union, Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus, 2009.
Article published on “Project Planning – Logical Framework Matrix” SAMATHALAM Annual Magazine, Published by Provincial Co-operative Department, Northern Province, 2008.

+ Professional Activities

Academic Career at the University of Vavuniya
- October 2022 to Present – Professor in Project Management
- December 2018 to Sept 2022 – Senior Lecturer Grade-1 in Project Management
- July 2015 to November 2018 – Senior Lecturer Grade-II in Project Management
- December 2007 to September 2013 – Lecturer (Probationary) in Management
- January 2004 to August 2004 – Temporary Lecturer in Management
- Course units taught:
  - Strategic Management
  - Project Management
  - Project Scope and Time Management
  - Organizational Development
  - Operations Management
  - Management Science Applications
  - Computer Applications in Management
  - Human Resource Management
  - Research Methodology
  - Career Guidance
Adjunct Professor of the Department of Management, CHHATRAPATI SHAHU Institute of Business Education and Research (CSIBER), Kolhapur, India from March 2023.
Visiting Lecturer
- MBA Program, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  - Course unit taught: Project Management
- MSc in Health, University of Jaffna
  - Course unit taught: Project Management
- MBA Program, University of Jaffna
  - Course unit taught: Strategic Management
- PGDM, University of Jaffna
  - Course unit taught: Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Degree in Business Management, Open University of Sri Lanka, Vavuniya Study Centre
  - Course units taught: Operations Management, Project Appraisal, and Research Methodology
- Diploma in Community Development and Management, Vavuniya Campus
  - Course units taught: Management for Community-Based Organizations and Project Management
- Short courses, ICICVC, Vavuniya Campus
  - Course units taught: Project Management, Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Youth Leadership Programme, and Project Planning
- Provincial Co-operative Training Institute – Vavuniya
  - Course units taught: Project Planning, Strategic Planning, and Ms Project 2007

+ Consultancy/professional services

Consultant: Evaluation of the Project Component – Staff Transitioning Process of the Demining Workforce (MAG) – 2024
- The primary objective of this consultancy is to conduct the final evaluation of the Staff Transition Component of the PSOP project and provide an independent assessment of the implementation process, achievements of indicators, outputs, and effects of the intervention. The evaluation findings will be used to inform MAG’s future programming and address any issues identified during the evaluation process.
Consultant: External Evaluation of Wellbeing Programme for Vulnerable Boys & Girls in the Center, VAROD Life & CBR Programme (VAROD) – 2023
- The evaluation assessed the impact and effectiveness of the program in improving the well-being and social inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWD) and their families. It covered various areas including mental and physical well-being, family reunification, social participation, health improvements, and income generation.
Consultant: Project for Expanded Support for durable resettlement and reintegration – International Organization for Migration (IOM) – 2021
- Conducted a capacity and needs assessment of the Women Rural Development Societies (WRDS) in Jaffna district, mapping WRDS roles and activities, identifying training/material/equipment needs, and assessing their capacity to support vulnerable communities, including refugees.
Chief Consultant: Co-operative Training Institute, Northern Province, funded by the International Labor Organization (ILO) – 2021
- Developed curriculum for Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Diploma in Cooperative Management. Duties included stakeholder meetings, curriculum development, and organizing workshops for fine-tuning the curriculum.
National Consultant: Country Strategic Plan preparation for ten years (2020-2029) and Working plan preparation for three years (2020-2022) for Good Neighbors, Sri Lanka – 2019
- Conducted internal and external assessments, SWOR analysis, prioritization of project areas, and developed outcome-based strategic objectives and strategic directions. Prepared a 10-year country strategic plan and a 3-year working plan.
Consultant: A Study in Respect of Bus Services Between New and Old Bus Stand in Vavuniya Urban Area – Governor Office / Northern Provincial Council – 2019
- Conducted a study to understand the stakeholders’ and local beneficiaries’ opinions on bus service routes. Wrote a report recommending solutions based on findings.
Consultant: Report on Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in Pumpugar, Kalmadu G.N Division, Vavuniya – Sustainable Livelihood and Marketing Opportunities, Via Village Enterprise Development Centre – 2018
- Conducted PRA at village level, prepared reports, identified sustainable livelihoods, and prepared business plans for identified opportunities.
Consultant: Strategic Plan Preparation (5-year plan), VAROD, Vavuniya – 2017
- Conducted workshops, prepared a strategic plan for VAROD, and prepared an action plan and budget.
Consultant: Developing Grant Proposals – Management System International / SPICE – USAID – 2016
- Prepared Technical Assistance Plan (TAP), conducted training for NGO staff, and prepared reports.
Consultant: Business Proposal – Management System International / SPICE – USAID – 2016
- Prepared TAP, conducted feasibility analysis for farming and brick production, trained CAMID staff, and prepared feasibility reports and business plans.
Consultant: Feasibility study for cooperative banking or appropriate Model for FOSDOO’s Self Helped Groups – FOSDOO / Vavuniya – 2016
- Conducted feasibility study and recommended registration process for cooperative banking or an appropriate model.
Consultant / Member of Expert panel: Project – Road Map to National Budget 2017 – Ministry of Finance – 2016
- Conducted community needs analysis, held stakeholder meetings, and proposed prioritized projects with budgets for the finance ministry.
Coordinator – Industry Community Interaction Cell of Vavuniya Campus – 2009/2011
- Conducted short courses and capacity building programs for private, NGO, and public sector staff.
Consultant: Assessment of Project Proposals – VAROD, Vavuniya – 2011
- Assessed project proposals, selected the best proposal, and recommended it for funding.
Consultant / Resource person – Baseline survey, Emergency Northern Recovery Project in Northern Region – Sri Lanka Business Development Centre (SLBDC) – 2010
- Trained enumerators, conducted a pilot survey to test field instruments, and supervised data collection activities.
Consultant: Organizational Development – Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, funded by the IFRC – 2007
- Conducted organizational analysis, prepared a consultancy report, and mapped branches for the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society.
Programme Officer: Organizational Development and Capacity building – Australian and Canadian Red Cross – 2005/07
- Conducted training programs, strengthened institutional capacities, prepared strategic and development plans, and monitored income generation activities.
Regional Coordinator and Consultant: Business Development Services – Sri Lanka Business Development Centre – 2005
- Coordinated activities at the field level, reported to the management, prepared investment profiles, business plans, and training modules, conducted training, and established linkages with agencies.

+ Awards and Grants

Received the Faculty Research Excellence Award at the Silver Jubilee Awards 2022 of the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya on 4th of July 2022.
Received Best Research Paper Award for the paper “Impact of Employer Branding on Employee Engagement: Mediating Role of Talent Management Practices” at the 6th CIPM International Research Symposium, 2022, conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka, held on 25th & 26th of May 2022.
Received Best Research Paper Award for the paper “Entrepreneurial Intention among Management Undergraduates in State Universities, Sri Lanka” at the 6th CIPM International Research Symposium, 2022, conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka, held on 25th & 26th of May 2022.
Received Best Research Paper Award for the paper “Upheavals in the Education System in Sri Lanka due to the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Qualitative Study on Government Schools” at the 10th International Online Conference on the Impact of “Covid 19” on Local and Global Economy & Recovery Strategies, conducted by the SAI RAM Institute of Management Studies, India, held on 16th & 17th of June 2020.
Received Best Conference Presenter Award at the Asian International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (AIMR 19), organized by the International Research and Development Institute (TIRDI), held on 10-11th of May 2019 at the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Received Best Oral Presenter Award in the Entrepreneurship and Management Technical Session at the 2nd International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU), held on 1-2nd of February 2018, at Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
Received the University Research Grant for “An analysis of the Influencing Factors of Regional Development and Competitiveness,” awarded by the University of Jaffna in 2018.
Received a competitive PhD grant from the National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities & Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka, in 2012.

+ Positions and Admin roles

Dean / Faculty of Business Studies from 2019 to present.
Chairperson: 5th Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS – 2024) – Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vvavuniya.
Chairperson – Report Writing of the Committee for Interim Institutional Review, University of Vavuniya, 2024.
Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Vavuniya – Dec 2023.
Chairperson: 4th Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS – 2022) – Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya.
Chairperson: Silver Jubilee Committee, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya.
Chairperson: Developing Proposal and Constitution for an Institute of Project Management Studies.
Chairperson of the University Disciplinary Board – 2023/24.
Chairperson / Bursary Committee of the Vavuniya Campus.
Chairperson – Canteen Committee, University of Vavuniya.
Chairman / Committee for the Internal Transfer for the Non-Academic Staff, 2022/23.
Chairperson – Committee for Developing the Curriculum for Master of Project Management at the Vavuniya Campus.
Chairman of the Technical Evaluation Committee for Management Information System Development (MIS) of the Faculty of Business Studies.
Chairman of the Technical Evaluation Committee for evaluating the bid document of Cleaning and Janitorial service 2020/2021.
Chairperson – Committee for Faculty Building Development.
Chairperson – Committee for Greening and Beautification of the Faculty surroundings.
Chairperson – Strategic Planning and Monitoring of the Faculty of Business Studies – 2020.
Chairperson / Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the Faculty of Business Studies.
Chairperson / 3rd Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS 2020), of the Faculty of Business Studies.
Chairperson for developing Master Plan for University of Vavuniya.
Advisory Board Member – University Business Linkage of the University of Jaffna.
Member – Committee for developing the Curriculum for Master of Business Administration at the Vavuniya Campus.
Member – Committee for Development of Faculty By-Laws.
Member – Vavuniya Campus Development Committee.
Member / Campus Building sub-committee.
Member of Sub-Committee / Recruitments, Promotions, and Confirmation.
Chairperson for developing Mentoring System and Policy of the Faculty of Business Studies.
Chairperson for Developing Concept paper for a grant from KOICA project.
Member for Developing constitution for Alumni Association of the Faculty of Business Studies.
Chairperson for Developing ERD Proposals for five new departments of the Faculty of Business Studies.
Member of Committee for Annual Report preparation of the University of Jaffna.
Member of developing curriculum and proposal for developing Certificate Course in Management Leading to fulfill the Third Efficiency Bar Examination for the Grade I Officers of Sri Lanka Technological Service.
Member for developing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPM).
Member – Committee for developing the Curriculum for Bachelor Business Management honors in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Chairman of the Technical Evaluation Committee, Construction of 2 storied building for Dept of Project Management – 2018/219.
Coordinator for the Strategic Planning and MIS unit, Faculty of Business Studies – 2018/2019.
Member of the Faculty AHEAD Proposal – 2018/19.
Chairperson of the Committee for Greening and Beautification of the Faculty surroundings – 2018 to 2020.
Coordinator for the Programme Review Committee of the Faculty of Business Studies – 2017/2018.
Member of the Committee of the Amendment of Master Plan, Vavuniya Campus – 2017 to 2019.
Coordinator for the Committee of Strategic Management Plan, Vavuniya Campus 2018/2019.
Team Leader of the Sub Committee for Governance and Management – Institutional Review for Vavuniya Campus – 2017/2018.
President of the Vavuniya Campus Teachers Association – 2016/2017.
Chairperson of the Curriculum Development Committee for BBM in Project Management – 2017/2018.
Member of the Committee of Recruitments, Promotions, and Confirmation 2017/2018.
Head / Department of Economics and Management – 2017 to 2019.
Convener for Writing a proposal for Establishing Departments of Human Resource Management and Project Management – 2017/2018.
Coordinator for Writing a proposal for Establishing new five departments in the faculty.
Academic Coordinator for the BBM in Project Management Degree Program – 2016 to 2018.
Member of the Curriculum Evaluation Committee of the University of Jaffna – 2016 – to date.
Member of the Committee for Preparing the Academic Norms and Workload Model – 2016.
Acting Head of the Department of Economics and Management – 2016 (Three Months).
Senior Treasurer of the Students’ Union of the Faculty of Business Studies – 2015/2016.
Member of the Committee for Upgrading the Vavuniya Campus to the University Status 2015-2016.
Member of the Building Committee, Vavuniya Campus – 2015 – to date.
Member for the Preparation of Strategic Management Plan 2016-2020, Vavuniya Campus – 2015.
Coordinator for the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the Faculty of Business Studies – 2015 – to date.
Vice President of the Vavuniya Campus Teachers Association – 2015/2016.
Convener of the Research conference on Business Studies (RCBS) / Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus – 2015/2016.
Member of Strategic Planning Committee of the Vavuniya Campus – 2016/2017.
Member of Strategic Planning Committee of the Faculty of Business Studies – 2016/2017.
Treasurer of the Vavuniya Campus Teachers Association – 2010/2011.
Member of the Action Committee for Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session – 2010.
Member of the Sports Advisory Board of the Vavuniya Campus – 2009/2010.
Co-ordinator of the Industry Community Interaction Cell of Vavuniya Campus – 2009/2011.
Team Leader for the Curriculum Development Committee for Bachelor of Business Management in Project Management Degree program / Vavuniya Campus – 2009/10.
Secretary of the Vavuniya Campus Teachers Association – 2008/2009.