{"id":1823,"date":"2026-01-26T06:31:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T06:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fbs.vau.ac.lk\/pm\/?page_id=1823"},"modified":"2026-01-26T06:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T06:31:48","slug":"mr-s-thirugnanasampanthar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fbs.vau.ac.lk\/pm\/mr-s-thirugnanasampanthar\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr. S. Thirugnanasampanthar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Academic Qualification<\/h4>\nMaster of Business Administration (MBA)<\/strong> \u2013 University of Peradeniya, PGIA
\nBachelor of Business Administration (BBA Hons), First Class<\/strong> \u2013 University of Jaffna, Faculty of Arts, Department of Commerce and Management
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<\/span>Biography<\/div>
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Mr. S. N. V. S. Thirugnanasampanthar is a Senior Lecturer in Project Management at the University of Vavuniya, Faculty of Business Studies. He holds an MBA from the University of Peradeniya and a First Class BBA (Hons) from the University of Jaffna.<\/p>\n

With over 20 years of experience in academia, humanitarian work, and project management, he specializes in project human resource management, strategic portfolio management, sustainable project management, and community development. He has made significant research contributions, with publications on project management practices, agile methodologies, employee retention, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

Mr. Thirugnanasampanthar has also held leadership roles in NGOs and international organizations, including the Danish Refugee Council and the International Committee of the Red Cross, focusing on protection programs, monitoring, evaluation, and training on human rights and advocacy. He is actively involved in curriculum development, academic leadership, and bridging research with practical project management for sustainable and community-centered outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

<\/span>Contact Details<\/div>
\nSenior Lecturer in Project Management,
\nDepartment of Project Management,
\nFaculty of Business Studies,
\nUniversity of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
\nMail: thiru.snvs@vau.ac.lk<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
<\/span>Teaching Interests<\/div>
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  • Project Appraisal<\/li>\n
  • Project Communication Management<\/li>\n
  • Project HRM<\/li>\n
  • Project Sustainability<\/li>\n
  • Supply Chain Management<\/li>\n
  • Project Integration Management<\/li>\n
  • Project Leadership<\/li>\n
  • Community Development<\/li>\n
  • Strategic Project Portfolio Management<\/li>\n
  • Social Justice and Human Rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
    <\/span>Research Interests<\/div>
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    • Project HRM<\/li>\n
    • Strategic Portfolio Management<\/li>\n
    • Sustainable Project Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
      <\/span>Selected Publications<\/div>
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      • Ajitha S and Thirugnanasampanthar S (2024) \u2013 The Impact of Employee Turnover on Project Stages of NGOs\u2019 Projects in Vavuniya District, Fifth RCBS Proceedings<\/li>\n
      • Ajitha S and Thirugnanasampanthar S (2023) \u2013 Influence of Social Media on Project Communication, Journal of Information Systems and Information Technology<\/li>\n
      • Thirugnanasampanthar S, Ajitha S, Sharangi S (2025) \u2013 The Impact of Effective Project Management Practices on Successful and Sustainable Entrepreneurial Development in Northern Province, Sixth RCBS Proceedings<\/li>\n
      • Mathiyalagan Dharshan and Thirugnanasampanthar \u2013 Project manager\u2019s emotional intelligence and project success, URSPM 2024<\/li>\n
      • Sathuthika Sasikumar and Thirugnanasampanthar \u2013 Human trafficking of Sri Lankan ex-soldiers to Ukrainian war, URSPM 2024<\/li>\n
      • \u2026 (Include remaining publications in the same format)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
        <\/span>Awards and Grants<\/div>
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        • 1995 \u2013 Best Performance in BBA Degree Programme<\/li>\n
        • 1994 \u2013 Best Performance in 4th Year, BBA, University of Jaffna<\/li>\n
        • 1993 \u2013 Best Performance in 3rd Year, BBA, University of Jaffna<\/li>\n
        • 1992 \u2013 Best Performance in 2nd Year, BBA, University of Jaffna<\/li>\n
        • 1991 \u2013 Best Performance in 1st Year, BBA, University of Jaffna<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
          <\/span>Positions and Administrative Roles<\/div>
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          • 2026 \u2013 Senior Treasurer, Project Management Club<\/li>\n
          • 2025 \u2013 Senior Treasurer, Project Management Club & Young Innovators Club<\/li>\n
          • 2024 \u2013 Senior Treasurer, Project Management Club<\/li>\n
          • 2021\u20132023 \u2013 Head, Department of Project Management<\/li>\n
          • 2020 \u2013 District Coordinator, Graduate Orientation Training Programme (Public Sector)<\/li>\n
          • 2019\u20132020 \u2013 Research Committee Member, Faculty of Business Studies<\/li>\n
          • 2018\u20132020 \u2013 Faculty Coordinator, University-Business Link (UBL)<\/li>\n
          • 2014 \u2013 Director\/CEO, Sivanarul Vocational Training & Production Centre, Kilinochchi<\/li>\n
          • \u2026 (Include remaining roles as needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
            <\/span>Training and Workshops Participated<\/div>
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            • 2019 \u2013 Results-Based Project Management for Inclusiveness, Northern Provincial Council & UNICEF North (5-Day)<\/li>\n
            • 2018 \u2013 Induction Programme for Academic Staff, University of Jaffna<\/li>\n
            • 2018 \u2013 ARC GIS 2-Day Workshop, Faculty of Engineering, UOJ<\/li>\n
            • 2015 \u2013 Proposal Writing Workshop by USAID (1-Day)<\/li>\n
            • 2010\u20132003 \u2013 Multiple workshops on Human Rights, Protection, SGBV, Advocacy, Participatory Rural Appraisal, International Humanitarian Law, Team Building, and Project Management (see full list in staff profile)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/su_accordion>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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