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Curriculum Vitae – Senior Prof. Udith K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige

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CURRICULUM VITAE

JAYASINGHE MUDALIGE UDITH KRISHANTHA JAYASINGHE Vice Chancellor / Senior Professor and the Chair

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Address (Office): Vice-Chancellor Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka, 60200 Senior Professor of Agribusiness Management Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), Sri Lanka, 60170

Address (Home): 75, Negombo Road Dunagaha, Sri Lanka, 11264 Mobile: +94 71 362 8911; +94 77 362 8911 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] [email protected] Telephone: Office: +94 37 228 1412/14 Home: +94 31 224 6195 Fax: Office: +94 37 228 1412/14 Home: +94 31 224 7950 Date of Birth: 04th April 1967 Nationality: Sri Lankan Civil Status: Married Education: Primary: Ranasinghe M.V., Dunagaha Secondary: Royal College, Colombo 7 Bachelors: University of Peradeniya Masters: University of Peradeniya Doctoral: University of Guelph, CANADA

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PROFILE

Snr. Prof. Udith K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige BSc (Agric.) (First Class Hons) [Peradeniya], MSc (Agric. Econ.) [PGIA, Peradeniya]

PhD (Guelph, Canada), Post Doc (Massachusetts, USA; Monash Business School, Australia)

Post. Grad. Dip. (Teacher Training & Edu. Mgt.) [IITM, India]

Dip. Mass Media & Com. (Colombo), Dip. Busi. Mgt. (Scranton, USA)

MIEP (SL), MIAS (SL), C.EnvP (SL), ECDPM® (USA),

F.KIU (Texas, USA), SFACD (B’desh), SFSEDA (UK)

Vice-Chamcellor / Senior Professor and the Chair

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Prof. Udith K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige is the Vice-Chancellor and the Senior Professor and Chair of

Agribusiness Management in Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. He is a recipient of the ‘Fulbright Teaching

& Research Fellowship’ (USA); ‘Endeavour Postgraduate Research Fellowship’ (Australia); ‘Senior Fellow of

Staff & Educational Development Association’ (SFSEDA, UK); ‘Certified Development Project Manager’

(CDPM®, USA) and ‘Chartered Environmental Professional’ (CEnvP., SL) as well as the ‘Presidential’

‘National Research Council’, ‘National Science Foundation’, ‘Young Scientists’ and University Research

Awards in multiple occasions to remark his contribution as an academician/researcher globally.

He served as an Invited Expert/Team Leader/Collaborating Scientist for over 60 International/National Grants

and Consultations and published over 150 articles in peer-reviewed Journals/Reports/Textbooks etc. Further,

he disseminated the outcomes of his work in over 400 symposia /conferences held in Sri Lanka and in over

25 countries and act as expert resource person for more than 500 International/Local Institutional/Program

Reviews and Seminars/Workshops organized by government/non-government/private institutions. He has

been offered a Member/Life Membership in more than 20 global and local professional bodies, including the

IASSL, IEPSL, INSEE, NSSL, SANDEE, SAEA, SLEA, SHE, SLAAS, SLAFAR, SLAIHEE, SLAQ etc.

Guide to CV….

Category Page Category Page

Academic Career Path 03 Country / National Report 30

Achievements & Awards 04 Text Books Authored / Edited 30

Professional Career 06 Book Chapters / Monographs / Invited Research 31

Membership in Organizations 08 Peer Reviewed Articles in Journals 32

Academic Qualifications 10 International Working Papers 40

Professional Qualifications 12 Presentations in Conferences (Overseas) 40

Education Management Discipline 12 Working Papers Published in Sri Lanka 43

Business Management & Economics Discipline 13 Presentations in Conferences (Sri Lanka) 44

Project Management Discipline 15 Research Supervision 72

Teaching Practice 16 Staff Development & Education Management 85

Expert Consultations – Global / Local 19 Institutional & Program Evaluations 85

Research Projects / Grants 23 Workshops in National Universities / HEIs 86

Editor / Reviewer of Publications 27 Delegate / Invited Participant to Programs 95

Keynote Speech 28 Academic / Institutional Development (WUSL) 101


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ACADEMIC CAREER PATH

CURRENT

• Vice-Chancellor – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (from 08st September 2020).

• Senior Professor and the Chair – Dept. of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture &

Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (from 31st July 2017).

HISTORY

• Dean – Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (from

01st September 2019 to 07th September 2020).

• Director – Master of Agri-Enterprise & Technology Management degree program – Faculty of

Agriculture & Planation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila

(NWP) (from 01st January 2019).

• Director – Staff Development Centre – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya (17th April

2006 to 30th June 2014 and 01st May 2018 to 31st December 2019).

• Professor and the Chair – Dept. of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation

Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (30th July 2009 to 30th July 2017).

• Endeavour Visiting Professor – Monash Business School, Monash University, Melbourne,

Australia (01st August 2016 to 31st January 2017).

• Fulbright Visiting Professor – Dept. of Resource Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst,

MA, United States of America (01st August 2014 to 31st January 2015).

• Chairman – Research & Higher Degrees Committee – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya

(09th May 2017 to 30th October 2019).

• Head of the Department – Dept. of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation

Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (01st January 2006 to 31st August 2011).

• Senior Lecturer – Dept. of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation

Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (01st September 2004 to 30th July 2009).

• Graduate Research Associate – University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada with funding from the

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) (01st September 2001 to 31st August 2004).


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• Lecturer – Dept. of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management,

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (01st November 1996 to 31st August 2004).

• Research Assistant – For the Research Project: RG/96/AG/03 conducted by NARESA (01st

October 1996 to 31st October 1996).

• Assistant Lecturer – Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of

Peradeniya, Peradeniya (01st May 1995 to 30th September 1996).

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

International Fellowships & Awards

❑ ‘SENIOR FELLOW’ – Staff & Educational Development Association (SFSEDA), UNITED

KINGDOM.

❑ ‘ENDEAVOUR POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - 2016’ – The Government of

Australia to the Monash University, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA.

❑ ‘FULBRIGHT POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - 2014’ – The Bureau of Educational

and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State & Council for International

Exchange of Scholars (CIES), UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

❑ ‘CHARTERED ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL’ (CEnvP.) – Institute of Environmental

Professionals, Sri Lanka (IEPSL), SRI LANKA (Since November 2014).

❑ ‘EXPERT CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER’ (ECDPM®) – Project Management for

Development Organizations, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

❑ ‘SENIOR FELLOW’ – KEISIE International University, Texas, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Since

January 2019).

❑ ‘SENIOR FELLOW’ – Asian Center for Development, Dhaka, BANGLADESH.

❑ ‘COMMONWEALTH POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP - 1999’ – Commonwealth

Scholarship and Fellowship Plan & Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in

Canada for PhD Studies, CANADA.


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National Awards

❑ ‘PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH - 2007’ – Presidential Secretariat,

National Research Council, Ministry of Technology and Research of Sri Lanka.

❑ ‘NRC MERIT AWARD FOR SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION - 2016’ – National Research Council,

380/97, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.

❑ ‘NRC MERIT AWARD FOR SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION - 2010’ – National Research Council,

380/97, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.

❑ ‘SUSRED AWARD FOR SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH DEGREES - 2014’ –

National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka.

❑ ‘YOUNG SCIENTISTS AWARD FOR POPULARIZATION AND PROMOTION OF SCIENCE -

2011’ – National Science and Technology Commission of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Technology &

Research of Sri Lanka.

❑ ‘YOUNG SCIENTISTS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH - 2010’ – National Science and

Technology Commission of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Technology & Research of Sri Lanka.

University Awards

❑ ‘MOST OUTSTANDING SENIOR RESEARCHER AWARD - 2016’ – Wayamba University of Sri

Lanka, Kuliyapitiya.

❑ Best Presenter – Business & Management (2005) – 17th Annual Congress of Postgraduate Institute

of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya.

❑ ‘Production Economics Strength Award - 1999’ – University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada,

N1G 2W1.

❑ Appadurai R. R., Memorial Scholarship (1994) - Best results of the final examination in Agriculture

[26 distinctions out of 30 subjects].

❑ Ekanayake E. M. R. B., Memorial Prize (1994) - Best results of the final examination in Agriculture

[26 distinctions out of 30 subjects].

❑ Perera S. F. H., Memorials Prize for Agriculture (1994) - Best results of the final examination in

Agriculture [26 distinctions out of 30 subjects].


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❑ CIC Charitable and Educational Trust Fund Awards (1993) - Outstanding performances in the first

three years in the agriculture degree program.

❑ Kundanmals Scholarship for Agriculture (1992) - Greatest competence at the second examination

in agriculture [07 distinction out of 07 subjects].

❑ University Scholarship (1991) - Highest results in the first examination in agriculture [07

distinctions out of 08 subjects].

❑ Christopher De Seram Weerasinghe Siriwardana Scholarship (1991) - Best results of the first-year

examination in agriculture [07 distinctions out of 08 subjects].

PROFESSIONAL CAREER – Invited Expert

Service offered to the GOVERNMENT SECTOR

❑ Team Leader – Expert Committee on National Fertilizer Policy – Ministry of Mahaweli,

Agriculture, Irrigation and Rural Development.

❑ Member – Standing Committee on Accreditation & Quality Asurance (SCAQA) – Ministry of

Education.

❑ Permanent Member – Business Proposal Evaluation Committee (BPEC) – Smallholder

Agribusiness Partnerships Programme (SAPP) – Presidential Secretariat.

❑ Member – Expert Consultant to the Minister of Railway – Ministry of Transport & Highways.

❑ Member – Advisory Committee to the Minister of Environment & Renewable Energy – Ministry

of Environment & Renewable Energy.

❑ Member – Committee to Evaluation of Private Higher Education Institutes as Higher Education

Service Providers in Sri Lanka – University Grants Commission.

❑ Member – Expert Committee on Food Security – Coordinating Secretariat for Science

Technology and Innovation (COSTI).

❑ Member – Cashew Research Management Committee – Cashew Development Project, Sri

Lanka Cashew Corporation.

❑ Member – NSF Working Committee on Science & Technology Policy Research – National

Science Foundation, Ministry of Science & Technology.


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❑ Member – NSF Working Committee on Agriculture & Food Sciences – National Science

Foundation, Ministry of Science & Technology.

❑ Member – Socio Economic & Planning Committee – Council for Agricultural Research Policy

(CARP), Ministry of Agriculture.

❑ Member – Curriculum Development Committee – Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering,

National Institute of Education (NIE).

❑ Member – Program Advisory Committee – Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological

Education (SLIATE).

❑ Member – Curriculum Revision Committee for HNDT (Agriculture) – Sri Lanka Institute of

Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE).

❑ Board Member – Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.

Completed Assignments

❑ Quality Assurance Consultant – Ministry of Higher Education of Sri Lanka – Higher Education

for the Twenty First Century (HETC) Project of the World Bank (01st Oct. 2013 to 31st July 2014).

❑ Consultant – Faculty of Graduate Studies – University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2016

– 2017).

❑ President – Young Scientists Forum (YSF), National Science and Technology Commission of Sri

Lanka (NASTEC) (2011).

❑ Board Member – Society for Human Ecology, College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street, Bar

Harbor, ME 04609, United States of America (2014 – 2016).

❑ Member – National Steering Committee on Organic Fertilizer – Ministry of Agriculture

Development.

Service offered to PRIVATE / NON-GOVERNMENTAL SECTORS

❑ Vice-Chairman / Senior Executive Director – Sanasa Life Insurance Company Ltd., R. A. De

Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03.

❑ Non-Executive Director – Sanasa General Insurance Company Ltd., R. A. De Mel Mawatha,

Colombo 03.

❑ Chairman – Sanasa Media Networks (Pvt.) Ltd., 1B, Keppetipola Mawatha, Colombo 05.


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❑ Vice President - Council Member – Sri Lanka Economics Association (SLEA).

Completed Assignments

❑ Editor / Council Member / Chairman – Research & Publication Committee – Institute of

Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IPESL).

❑ Course Director – Professional Diploma in Corporate Environmental Management – Institute

of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IPESL).

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / INSTITUTIONS

International

❑ Staff & Education Development Association (SEDA), United Kingdom

❑ ‘Fulbright Alumni Association’ of the United States of America

❑ Society of Human Ecology (SHE)

❑ South Asian Association for Development & Environmental Economics (SANDEE)

❑ ‘Australian Global Alumni’ – Dept. of Foreign Affairs & Trade (AGA-DFAT), Government of

Australia

❑ Centre for Development Economics & Sustainability (CDES), Monash University, Australia

❑ Consumer and Market Demand – Agricultural Policy Research Network (CMD - APRN) –

University of Alberta, Canada


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National

❑ Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL)

❑ Sri Lanka Economics Association (SLEA)

❑ Institute of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka (IASSL)

❑ Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLASS)

❑ Sri Lanka Association for Quality (SLAQ)

❑ Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka (NSSL)

❑ Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries & Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR)

❑ Sri Lankan Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA)

❑ National Agricultural Society of Sri Lanka (NASSL)

❑ Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE)

❑ Australia – Sri Lanka Alumni Association (ASLA)


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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

❑ Doctor of Philosophy (Agri-Food Economics & Business)

University: University of Guelph, Canada

Thesis Title: “Economic Incentives for Food Processing Enterprises to Adopt Food Safety

Controls and the Role of Regulation: The Case of Red Meat and Poultry Processing

Sector in Canada” (Supervisor: Prof. Spencer Henson)

Effective Date: 01st September 2004

Course Work & Comprehensive Examinations in the PhD program:

• ECON 6000 – Microeconomic Theory I

• ECON 6010 – Microeconomic Theory II

• ECON 6020 – Macroeconomic Theory

• AGEC 6020 – Economics of Food Safety & Quality Assurance

• AGEC 6100 – Methodology of Economics

• AGEC 6220 – Policy Analysis

• AGEC 6240 – Agricultural Trade Policy

• AGEC 6250 – Futures and Options Markets

• AGEC 6360 – Mathematical Programming

• AGEC 6400 – Special Topics in Production Economics

• AGEC 6420 – Advanced Production Economics

• AGEC 6540 – Advanced Price Analysis

• Doctoral Qualifying Exam – Economic Theory – 2000

• Doctoral Qualifying Exam (Specialization Field I) – Marketing & Production - 2001

• Doctoral Qualifying Exam (Specialization Field II) – Trade & Policy Analysis - 2001

❑ Master of Science in Agric. Economics

University: Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture

University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Board of Study: Agricultural Economics

Duration: October 1995 – December 1997

Effective Date: 10th December 1997


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DETAIL RESULTS

SEMESTER TITLE CREDITS GRADE

SEM 1- 95/96 AEC 600 – Micro Economic Theory 3 A

CC 600 – Mathematics I 3 A -

CC 601 – Applied Statistics 3 A -

SEM 2 - 95/96 AEC 630 – Macro Economic Theory 3 A

AEC 633 – Agricultural Development & Policy 4 B +

AEC 635 – Introduction to Econometrics 3 A

SEM 3 - 95/96 AEC 660 – Production Economics 4 A

AEC 661 – Agricultural Marketing & Prices 4 A

AEC 699 – Seminar 1 A

SEM 4 - 96/97 AEC 603 – Agricultural Marketing Operations 3 A -

AEC 602 – Development Planning 3 B +

AEC 606 – Resource Planning & Management 3 A -

SEM 5 - 96/97 AEX 630 – Social Science Research Methodology 4 A

AEC 637 – Resource Economics 3 A

AEC 639 – Research Methods for Environment &

Resource Management

2 A

❑ Bachelor of Science in Agriculture [First Class Hons.] (Peradeniya)

(Specialized in Agric. Economics)

University: Faculty of Agriculture,

University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka


Top of the Batch with 26 Distinctions (A’s) out of 30 Subjects followed from the first year to the final year

(1990-1994) [the highest number of distinctions obtained by any B.Sc. (Agriculture) graduate in the history

of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya until 1994].

DETAIL RESULTS

EXAM SUBJECT GRADE

FIRST

EXAMINATION

March – August

1991

(100 SERIES)

Crop Production A

Plantation Agricultural Evaluation A

Animal Science A

Agricultural Biology A

Agricultural Chemistry A


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Agric. Economics & Extension A

Agricultural Engineering A

Basic Mathematics B

SECOND

EXAMINATION

Sep – Nov

1992

(200 SERIES)

Crop Production & Biometry A

Animal Science A





Agricultural Entomology A

THIRD

EXAMINATION

Oct – Nov

1993

(300 SERIES)

Crop Production A

Animal Science A





Plant Protection B

FINAL

EXAMINATION

July 1994

(400 SERIES)

Crop Production & Biometry A

Animal Science & Food Science B


Soil-Plant-Water Relations B

FINAL

EXAMINATION

Nov – Dec 1994

(500 SERIES)

Farm Management & Production Economics A

Social Survey Methodology & QT A

Agric. Project & Project Analysis A

RESEARCH PROJECT

“An Analysis of Role of Agriculture in a Semi-Open Economy”

A

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education Management Discipline

❑ Postgraduate Diploma in Teacher Training & Education Management

Institute: Indian Institute of Management & Technology (IIMT), INDIA

Grade: First Class

Effective Date: 25th September 2006


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DETAIL RESULTS

MODULE GRADE

SEMESTER 1

I Elements of Management A

II Organizational Behavior A

III Basics of Computer A

SEMESTER 2

IV Educational Psychology A

V School Organization & Management A

VI Guidance & Counseling A

SEMESTER 3

VII Teaching – Learning Transaction A

VIII Teaching Methods & Evaluation A

IX Education For National Development A

X Communication English A

❑ Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE, Colombo; SEDA, UK)

Institute: Staff Development Centre, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka /

Staff and Education Development Association (SEDA), UK

Effective Date: 01st April 1999

❑ Certificate of Foundations of Teaching for Learning

Institute: Commonwealth Education Trust, United Kingdom

Module Effective Date

Module 1 – Introduction 15 October 2015

Module 2 – Being a Teacher 11 November 2013

Module 3 – Learners & Teaching 13 January 2014

Module 4 – Curriculum 02 April 2014

Module 5 – Planning for Teaching & Learning 05 June 2014

Module 6 – Introduction to Student Assessment 08 July 2014

Module 7 – Being a Professional 16 November 2014

Module 8 – Developing Relationships 14 January 2015

Business Management & Economics Discipline

❑ Diploma in Business Management


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Institute: Scranton School of Business, ICS, Pennsylvania, USA

Effective Date: 03rd June 1999

DETAIL RESULTS

MODULE TITLE GRADE

01 Planning for Success B

02 Business Law I – Making the Legal System Work A

03 Business Law II – Planning Your Real Insurance Needs A

04 Finding the Right Money Sources A

05 Marketing I – Principles A

06 Marketing II - Successful Advertising A

07 Accounting I – Record Keeping for Profit A

08 Accounting II – Budget and Controls A

09 Human Resource Management I – Staffing Your Business A

10 Human Resource Management II – Winning Combination A

11 Introduction to Computer Applications A

12 Business Communication with Computers A

13 Billing and Accounting with Computers A

14 Business Management Soft Ware Programs A

15 Business Project A

❑ Diploma in Mass Media & Communication

Institute : DES, BMICH, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka


❑ Certificate of Internal Auditing

Institute: The Institute of Internal Auditors of Sri Lanka

Effective Date: 22nd May 1999

❑ Certificate Courses (e-Learning)

• Coastal Conservation Economics

Institute: Conservation Strategy Fund & Duke University (North Carolina, USA)

Effective Date: 15th May 2015

• Metro Agriculture

Institute: Michigan State University (USA)

Effective Date: 22nd April 2012


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• Model Thinking

Institute: University of Michigan (USA)


• Principles of Obesity Economics

Institute: Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University (USA)

Effective Date: 27th November 2012

• Master Certificate of Business Management

Specialized in: Managerial Skills & Leadership Development

Institute: Master Class Management.com

Effective Date: 31st August 2011

❑ Certificate of Governance and Health

Institute: Centre for Communications Program

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health & the USAID


Module 1 – Governance & Health 30 November 2016

Module 2 – Key Practices of Good Governance 01 December 2016

Module 3 – Infrastructure for Good Governance 08 December 2016

Project Management Discipline

Institute: Project Management for Development Organizations (Washington DC, USA)

Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI)®

❑ Certificate of ‘Leadership in Project Management’

Effective Date: 02nd November 2016

❑ Certificate of ‘Project Information Management’


❑ Certificate of ‘Adaptive Project Management’

Effective Date: 31st March 2016


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❑ Certificate of ‘Project Design, Monitoring & Evaluation’

Effective Date: 16th August 2013

❑ Certificate of ‘Effective Project Management’

Effective Date: 06th June 2011

❑ Certificate of ‘Fundamentals of Project Management’

Effective Date: 31st March 2011

❑ Certificate of Monitoring and Evaluation

Institute: Centre for Communications Programs, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public

Health & the USAID


Module 1 – M & E Fundamentals 28 November 2016

Module 2 – Economic Evaluation Basics 28 November 2016

Module 3 – Data Use for Program Managers 29 November 2016

Module 4 – Data Quality 10 December 2016

Module 5 – Data Visualization 10 December 2016

TEACHING PRACTICE

Teaching Expertise / Interests

❑ Food & Agricultural Economics & Business

❑ Economics of Agri-Food Value Chain & Food Quality Management

❑ Agricultural Development & Policy / Food Security

❑ Social Science Research Methodology

❑ Agricultural Project Analysis & Management

❑ Economics of Environmental & Resource Management

TE

Teaching Experience

POSTGRADUATE – Master and Doctoral Degree Programs

❑ Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

❑ Master of Agri-Enterprise & Technology Management (M.AETM) - Offered by the Board

of Study in M. AETM.


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• MAS-CC 71012 – Trends & Perspectives in Food & Agriculture

• MAS-AB 71023 – Economics of Quality Management in Food & Agricultural Products

• MAS-CC 71040 – Life & Professional Skills Development I

• MAS-CC 72030 – Life & Professional Skills Development II

• MAS-CC 72013 – Results-based Project Management & Evaluation

• MAS-CC 72040 – Entrepreneurial Leadership

• MAS-CC 72052 – Master’s Seminar on Topical Issues in the World of Food & Agriculture

❑ Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Faculty of Business & Finance.

• Social Science Research Methodology

❑ Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya - Offered by the Board

of Study in Agricultural Economics.

• EC 5201 – Econometrics I (Semester II in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)

• EC 6101 – Econometrics II (Semester I in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)

• EC 6104 – Risk & Uncertainty in Agriculture (Sem. I in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)

• EC 5151 – Agricultural Marketing & Price Analysis (Semester I in 2008, 2007)

• EC 6201 – Microeconomics II (Semester II in 2008, 2007, 2004)

❑ Visiting Academic / Expert Consultation for the DBA and MBA:

❑ Faculty of Management Studies, Open University of Sri Lanka.

❑ AIMS Higher Education Institute, Colombo.

❑ Action Valley Campus, Kurunegala.

UNDERGRADUATE – B.Sc. degrees

❑ Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Mgt., Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc. (Agriculture) Degree Program

• AB 12032 – Principles of Economics

• AB 21062 – Agriculture Development & Policy

• AB 22072 – Agricultural Project Analysis & Management

• AB 31122 – Agricultural Production Economics

• AB 32192 – Social Science Research Methodology

• AB 41332 – Agricultural Risk Management

B.Sc. (Plantation Management) Degree Program

• XPM 1213 – Principles of Economics

• XPM 2224 – Agricultural Project Analysis & Management

• XPM 3135 – Agriculture Development & Policy

❑ Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc. (Food Science & Nutrition)

• IF 2115 – Principles of Economics


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• AN 4166 – Planning & Mgt. of Food Nutrition Programs

❑ Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

B.Sc. (Environmental Management) and B. Sc. (Economics)

• ECON 1223 – Econometrics

• ECON 2132 – Data Analysis in Economics

• ECON 3162 – Advanced Econometric Methods

• EMGT 2122 – Resource Planning & Management

• EMGT 3144 – Land Economics

❑ Dept. of Zoology, University of Kelaniya

B.Sc. (Environmental Conservation & Management)

• ENCM 21043 – Environmental Economics

OTHER – Diploma / Certificate

❑ Wayamba University of Sri Lanka – Diploma in Insurance

• INSD 154 – Business Practice

• INSD 244 – Customer Relationship Marketing

❑ Wayamba University of Sri Lanka – Diploma in Food Business & Marketing

• DFBM 22 – Economics for Food Business

• DFBM 33 – Management of Business Projects

• DFBM 43 – Contemporary Issues in Food Business Management

• DFBM 44 – Professional Skills Development

❑ Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) - Diploma in Food Quality Assurance

• Economics of Food Quality Assurance

Teaching Materials Development

❑ B.Sc. (Plantation Management) External Degree Program (FAPM and NIPM)

• “Principles of Economics” (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 22 – 6)

• “Agricultural Development & Policy” (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 47 – 9)

• “Agricultural Project Analysis & Management” (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 36 – 3)

• “Quantitative Techniques in Plantation Mgt. (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 51 – 6)

• “International Economics” (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 54 – 7)

• “Socio-Economic Development in Plantations” (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 55 – 4)

❑ For the B.Sc. (Agriculture) Degree Program (FAPM)

• “Use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) in Business & Research”.

• “Handbook of Principles of Economics for Management”.

• “Handbook of Agricultural Development & Policy”.


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• “A Review of Role of Agriculture in Economic Development in Sri Lanka: Classical Approach”.

• “Some Important Concepts of Project Analysis: Guide to Train Non-Economic Based Project

Managers”.

EXPERT CONSULTATIONS

Service Offered to Global Institutions

Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ministry of Environment &

Forestry of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh: International

Consultant (Environmental Economist) – “Supporting

Implementation of Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action

Plan”.

Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR):

Research Associate - “Development of a Culture-based Fishery for

Giant Freshwater Prawn in Sri Lankan Reservoirs”.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

(FAO/UN), Rome, Italy: Food Scientist – “Institutional Framework

for Food Control in Sri Lanka, including Food Safety IEC and

Inspection Capacities in the Country”.

Global Environmental Fund (GEF) and the Ministry of Environment

of Sri Lanka: Consultant Economist – “Mainstreaming Biodiversity

Conservation and Sustainable Use for Improved Human Nutrition

and Wellbeing”.

International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and University

of Calgary, Canada: Survey Methodology Consultant – “Promoting

Rural Income from Sustainable Aquaculture through Social Learning

in Sri Lanka”.

International Water Management Institute (IWMI):

Consulting Researcher – “Applied Study on Local Finance for Poor

Urban and Peri-Urban Producers”.

Consulting Researcher – “Organic Fertiliser Standards for Sustainable

Soil Management and Agriculture in Sri Lanka and Ghana”


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Regional Centers on Urban Agriculture & Food Security

Foundation (RUAF) and International Water Management Institute

(IWMI): Consultant Economist – “Monitoring and Evaluation of the

Project: “From Seed to Table”.

Services & Solutions International Ltd. (SSIL): Adabor, Dhaka-1207,

Bangladesh – International Expert Consultant.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC),

Canada: Research Associate – “Canada – Sri Lanka Partnership

Project on Technology Stewardship with Low Cost Communication

Technologies”.

Statistics Canada: Agriculture Division - Analysis and Development

Section, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – Postgraduate Research

Associate.

United Nations Child Fund (UNICEF): Expert Consultant –

“Assessing the Safety Nets for Vulnerable Families and Children in

Sri Lanka”.

United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) / Global

Environmental Fund (GEF) and the Ministry of Environment of Sri

Lanka:

Agroeconomics and Participatory Diagnostic / Community

Development Consultant – “Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity

Conservation and Use in Sri Lankan Agro-Ecosystems for Livelihoods

and Adaptation to Climate Change”.

Marketing Consultant – Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation

and Sustainable Use for Improved Human Nutrition and

Wellbeing”.

World University Service of Canada (WUSC): Management

Consultant – “Manager’s Perceptions on Plantation Communities”.


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Services to Local Institutions

EML Conultants (Pvt.) Ltd.: National Short-Term Expert Consultant –

“Modernization of Agricultural Program in Sri Lanka” – Europe Aid /

138-539/DH/SER/LK by ECORY’S Netherland B. V. Netherlands.

Berendina Employment Center (Guarantee) Ltd.: Expert Consultant

– “Study the Reasons on Why the Young Women and Men are

Leaving the Plantation Sector and Find Out About Their Future

Inspirations”).

Care International Sri Lanka: Expert Consultant – “Final Evaluation

of Flood Recovery Program in Northern and Eastern Provinces in Sri

Lanka”.

Centre for Development Research (CDR): Colombo – Economic

Consultant.

Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka (CRISL): Visiting Consultant

Economist – Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Division,

Lunuwila.

Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Sri Lanka:

National Fertilizer Secretariat: Team Leader – National

Fertilizer Policy

Agriculture Sector Modernization Project (ASMP):

• Team Leader - “Policy Research in the Area of Technology

Adoption”

• Consultant of Agric. Economics & Business - “Policy Research in

the Area of Agricultural Production Relations”

• Consultant of Agric. Economics & Business - “Policy Research in

the Area of Food Consumption, Nutrition & Health”.

Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka:

• National Consultant - “Fifth National Report to the Convention

on Biological Diversity”.

• Consultant Economist - “Integration of Forestry Sector


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Contribution to the System of National Accounts of Sri Lanka”.

• Consultant Economist – “Economic Valuation of Genetic

Resources of Crop Wild Relatives of Sri Lanka”.

Ministry of Industrial Development:

• Principal Scientist for Socio-Economic Impact Modeling –

“Preparation of EIA Report for Puttalam Industrial Estate”.

• Principal Scientist for Socio-Economic Impact Modeling –

“Preparation of EIA Report for Madampe Industrial Estate”.

National Education Commission (NEC), Sri Lanka:

• Team Leader – “Preparation of Policy Document on Academic

and Non-Academic Staff Development”.

• Team Leader – “Study on Evaluation & Assessment System in

General Education”.

National Research Council (NRC), Sri Lanka: Research Team

Member – “Development of Eco-friendly Farming Technologies to

Minimize Inorganic Fertilizer Usage While Maintaining Adequate

Productivity and Improving Soil Fertility”.

National Science Foundation, (NSF), Sri Lanka: National Thematic

Research Program on Food Safety: Research Team Leader –

“Assessing Internal and External Trade Policies and Practices

Affecting Food Security in Sri Lanka, and Identifying Areas for

Improvement”.

Regional Economic Development Agency (REDA): Kandy –

Economic Consultant.

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Faculty of Agriculture,

Department of Agricultural Systems: AHEAD ELTA-ELSE

Department Development Project – Consultant.


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University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Faculty of Applied Sciences:

AHEAD ELTA-ELSE Outcome-based Education and Language

Communicationm and Technology – Consultant.

Sarvodaya Economic Enterprise Development Services (GTE) Ltd.:

SEEDS Project Consultancy Unit (SPCU), Moratuwa – External

Expert Panel.

World Vision Lanka Ltd.: Expert Consultant – “Rapid Vulnerability

Program Assessment on the Effect of Natural Disasters on Household

Food Security and Nutrition in Sri Lanka”.

RESEARCH PROFILE

A Summary of Key Activities Related to Research & Development is Summarized Below:

Activity Total

Research Administration / Monitoring / Supervision

• Competitive Research Grants Obtained as the Principal Scientist / Collaborative

Investigator (International / Local Funding Agencies) 27

• Editor / Member of Editorial Board of a Journal 10

• Postgraduate – PhD / M.Phil. / Master (by Research) 17

Research Communication – Publications

• Author - Country / National Report 04

• Textbooks with ISBN (Authored / Edited) 16

• Book Chapters / Monographs / Invited Research 04

• Articles in Refereed Journals 86

• Publication-based Presentations in Research Conference (Overseas) 30

• Publication-based Presentations in Research Conference (Sri Lanka) 246

• International Working Papers 03

• Working Papers / Other Articles Published in Sri Lanka 08

• Undergraduate – Full Paper Published in a Proceeding 124

Research Communication – Oral

• Keynote Speeches in a Global / Local Research Conference 13

RESEARCH PROJECTS / GRANTS

RESEARCH GRANTS (IN-PROGRESS)


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Principal Scientist of the Research Project

PROJECT 1:

“Organic Fertiliser Standards for Sustainable Soil Management and Agriculture in Sri Lanka and

Ghana”

Funds: International Water Management Institute [IWMI] (2018 - 2020)

Collaborating Scientist to the Research Project

PROJECT 2:

“Development of Eco-friendly Farming Technologies to Minimize Inorganic Fertilizer Usage While

Maintaining Adequate Productivity and Improving Soil Fertility”

Funds: National Research Council of Sri Lanka [NRC – 16-07] (2017 - 2021)

PROJECT 3:

NATIONAL THEMATIC RESEARCH PROGRAM ON CLIMATE CHANGE:

“Assessment of Spatial Impacts of Climate Change (Geographic, Economic and Social Vulnerability)

on the Plantation Sector in Sri Lanka”

Funds: National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF)

[NTRP/2017/CC&ND/TA-02/P-02/01] (2017 – 2020)

PROJECT 4:

Development of a Culture-based Fishery for Giant Freshwater Prawn in Sri Lankan Reservoirs”

Funds: Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (2017/18)

PROJECT 5:

“A Model for Sustainable Knowledge Transfer in Rural Communities: Case of Export Agriculture

Farmers in Sri Lanka”

Funds: Wayamba University Competitive Research Grants

[SRHDC/RP/04/18-06] (2018 – 2020)

PROJECT 6:

“An Investigation into the Knowledge and Perceptions of Coconut Growers in Sri Lanka on Climate

Change and Adaptation Strategies”


[SRHDC/RP/04/18-11] (2018 – 2020)


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RESEARCH GRANTS COMPLETED (2005 – 2017)

PROJECT 7:

NATIONAL THEMATIC RESEARCH PROGRAM ON FOOD SAFETY:

“Assessing Internal and External Trade Policies and Practices Affecting Food Security in Sri Lanka,

and Identifying Areas for Improvement”


[NTRP/2012/FS/PG-04/P-01] (2012 – 2017)

PROJECT 8:

“Canada – Sri Lanka Partnership Project on Technology Stewardship with Low Cost Communication

Technologies”

Funds: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (2016)

PROJECT 9:

“Promoting Pro-Poor Water Governance and Management in a Major River Basin of Sri Lanka”

Funds: University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka (2013 - 2015)

PROJECT 10:

“Innovative Use of Low-Cost Information Communication Technology for Knowledge Mobilization

in Agricultural Communities of Practice in Sri Lanka”


[SRHDC/RP/04/13-05] (2013 – 2015)

PROJECT 11:

“Farmers’ Valuation of Agrobiodiversity in Home Gardens: A Case Study in Kurunegala District”

Funds: Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy (2013 - 2014)

PROJECT 12:

THE BIODIVERSITY FOR FOOD AND HUMAN NUTRITION PROJECT

“Baseline Survey of Agro-Biodiversity in Gampola Area”

Funds: Department of Agriculture of Sri Lanka / Bioversity International /

Global Environmental Fund (2013) [BFN/WUNI/2013/01]

PROJECT 13:

“An Inquiry into the Innovativeness in the Agribusiness Sector of Sri Lanka”

Funds: National Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture (2012 – 2013)

[NARP/12/WUSL/APM 02]


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PROJECT 14:

“Assessing the Stakeholder Preferences for Conservation and Management of Wild Rice Relatives of

Sri Lanka”

Funds: National Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture (2011 – 2012)

[NARP/11/WUSL/APM 01]

PROJECT 15:

“Developing the Production and Socio-Economic Environment to Promote Urban Agriculture within

the Kurunegala Municipal Council Limits”

Funds: Council for Agricultural Research Policy (CARP) under the

National Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture (2011 – 2012)

PROJECT 16:

“Policy Options to Enhance Production of Number One Rubber Grades by Smallholder Rubber

Farmers”


[RG/2011/SS/01] (2011 – 2012)

PROJECT 17:

“An Economic Assessment of Firms’ Realization on the Intended Benefits of Adoption of Food Quality

Metasystems in the Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”


[RG/2011/AG/01] (2011 – 2012)

PROJECT 18:

“Assessing Role of Environmental Altruism towards Firms’ Responsiveness to the Environment: Case

of Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”


[SRHDC/RP/01/10-01] (2010 – 2011)

PROJECT 19:

“Motives for Food Processing Firms to Adopt Solid Waste Management Practices in Sri Lanka”

Funds: South Asian Network for Development & Environmental Economics

[SANDEE/January 2008/002] (2008 – 2010)

PROJECT 20:

“Economic Incentives for Tea and Dairy Processing Firms to Adopt the HACCP Metasystem”


[RG/2008/AG/05] (2009 – 2010)


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PROJECT 21:

“Assessing the Status of Household Food Security of Rural Subsistence Farmers in Sri Lanka”

Funds: Council for Agricultural Research Policy (CARP)

[CARP/12/633/475] (2005 – 2007)

PROJECT 22:

“Private Actions of Firms Towards Food Safety”

Funds: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

[WUSL/RG/2008/05] (2008 – 2009)

PROJECT 23:

“Assessing Digital Divide in the Corporate Tea Sector in Sri Lanka”

Funds: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka [WUSL/RG/2008/04] (2008 – 2009)

PROJECT 24:

“Status of Adoption of Food Quality Standards by the Tea Industry in Sri Lanka”


PROJECT 25:

“Assessing Government Regulations and Procedures Affecting the Performance of Agribusiness

Enterprises in Sri Lanka”


PROJECT 26:

“Assessing the Ecotourism Potential of Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka”


PROJECT 27:

“Impact of Education on Household Poverty in Kurunegala District”


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EDITOR OF RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

❑ Editor-in-Chief

• “Journal of Applied Economics & Business” – the official journal of Department of

Agribusiness Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.


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• “Journal of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka” – the official journal of the Institute of

Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (ISSN 2279 – 1809) (2013 to 2017).

❑ Member of the Editorial Board

• “Advances in Agronomy, Technology, Value Creation, Processing and Marketing of Tea” –

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Advances in Tea (AITea) – 2017, BMICH,

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 12 – 13 August 2017.

• “Management Innovator” (ISSN 0974-6749), Institute of Management in Kerala, University

of Kerala, Kariyavattom, Thiruvan, India.

• “International Journal of Corporate Management”– published by the KEISIE International

University, 1359, White Tail Ridge, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104.

• “Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Sciences” – published by the National Agriculture

Society of Sri Lanka.

• “Sri Lanka Journal of Marketing” (SLJM)” – published by the Department of Marketing

Management, University of Kelaniya.

• “Journal of Agricultural Sciences”– published by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences,

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

• “Journal of Agriculture and Value Addition”– published by the Faculty of Animal Science

and Export Agriculture, Uva Wellassa University.

• “Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences”– published by the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries

and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR).

• “Wayamba Journal of Management”– published by the Faculty of Business & Finance,

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

• “Proceeding of the Wayamba University Research Congress 2019”– published by the

Senate Research & Higher Degree Committee, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

KEYNOTE SPEECH

OVERSEAS

❑ International Conference: “Green Economy & Sustainable Development” - Organized by the

Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla – held at the MACFAST Campus, Kerala,

INDIA, 16th October 2019.


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❑ Global Summit & Conference: “International Intelligence & Workplace of the Future” -

Organized by the KEISIE International University, Texas, the United States of America – held at

the Holiday Villa Hotel & Conference Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, 26th January 2019.

❑ International Seminar: “New Trends and Challenges in Management” - Organized by the MSN

Institute of Management and Technology of India – held at the Hotel Beach Orchid, Kollam,

Kerala State, INDIA, 23rd and 24th November 2009.

SRI LANKA

❑ Aquinas Research Symposium (ARS 2020) – Aquinas College of Higher Studies, Colombo 08

(15 February 2020)

Topic: “Uplighting Life Through Quality Education”

❑ 5th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2019) – University of Jaffna,

Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka (19 December 2019)

Topic: “Role of Agricultural Policy Towards Agri-Food Sector Modernization: What We

Can Learn from a Comparison of Local vs. Global Policies”

❑ Award Ceremony – 2019 of the Kurunegala Regional Centre of the Open University of Sri

Lanka (08 December 2019)

Topic: “Education Signaling and Way to Go”

❑ General Convocation of University of Ruhuna – 2019 @ Rabindranath Tagore Memorial

Auditorium, Matara (30 November 2019)

Topic: “New Trends and Facets of Higher Education & Research: Where We Should

Place Our Students, Academics and Programs

❑ 4th International Forum for Teachers – 2019 (IFT) – Bandaranayake Memorial International

Conference Hall, Colombo (22 – 22 September 2019)

Topic: “The 4-H Framework for Teaching Excellence”

❑ 15th Annual Convocation of the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education –

2018 (SLIATE) – Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo (16

December 2018)

Topic: “Challenge of Developing Skills and Mindset for Technological Education”

❑ 5th International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO 2018) – Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo,

Sri Lanka (16 August 2018)

Topic: “Trends & Challenges for Food and Agriculture”


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❑ 6th Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka (28 January 2016)

Topic: “Failure of Conventional Social System to Make Businesses Socially Responsible:

Rationale for Alternative Entrepreneurial Institutions”

❑ Undergraduate Symposium on Contemporary Management and Theory (USCMT) - Faculty of

Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya & Institute of Certified

Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (30 May 2014)

Topic: “Undergraduate Research Projects: Importance of Effective Supervision and

Academic Writing”

❑ Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka (23 January 2016)

Topic: “Role of Social Institutions for Assurance of Food Quality: The Food Economics

Point of View”

COUNTRY / NATIONAL REPORTS

1. Policy on Academic and Non-Academic Staff Development in Higher Education Sector in Sri

Lanka – 2018. By: Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Jayaweera and C, Beneragama. Published by National Education Commission of Sri Lanka.

2. Sri Lanka Fifth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity – 2014, Published

by: Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment & Renewable Resources (Available at: https://www.cbd.int/reports/).

3. Study on Evaluation & the Assessment System in General Education in Sri Lanka – 2014. By:

Sedere, U. M., Karunaratne, S., Karunanithy, M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige. Published by National Education Commission of Sri Lanka and the Transforming School Education Project (TSEP) of the World Bank.

4. Accreditation Manual in Agriculture Related Disciplines – 2013. Published by University

Grants Commission and The World Bank, Ministry of Higher Education.

TEXTBOOKS AUTHORED / EDITED

5. “Development of Career & Teaching – Learning Environment in Higher Education” (ISBN 978-955-7442-25-9), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2019).

6. “Use of ICT for Student-Centered Learning in Higher Education” (ISBN 978-955-4709-12-6),

Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2014). 7. “Achieving Success in Higher Education Through Growth Mindset” (ISBN 978-955-4709-13-

3), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2014). 8. “Academic Guidance and Counseling to Enhance Student Performance” (ISBN 978-955-4709-

03-4), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2013).

https://www.cbd.int/reports/


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9. “Performance Enhancement Through Personality and Life Skills Development” (ISBN 978-955-4709-04-1), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2013).

10. “Uplifting Academic and Institutional Environment in Higher Education” (ISBN 978-955-4709-

05-8), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2013). 11. “Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Skills Development in Higher Education: Concepts &

Applications” (ISBN 978-955-8746-67-7), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2012).

12. “Facilitating Teaching – Learning Process Beyond the Class: Selected Topics” (ISBN 978-955-8746-89-9), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2011).

13. “Teacher – Learner Skills Development in Higher Education: Selected Topics” (ISBN 978-955-

8746-90-5), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2011). 14. “Enhancing Teaching – Learning Environment in Higher Education: Selected Topics” (ISBN

978-955-8746-88-2), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2011).

15. “Learner-Centered Teaching Methodology & Technology to Assess Students: Selected Topics”

(ISBN 978-955-8746-69-1), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2010).

16. “Assessing Students in Higher Education Through Alternative Methods: Selected Topics” (ISBN

978-955-8746-68-4), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2010).

17. “Improving Teaching in Higher Education Through Effective Assessment: Selected Topics”

(ISBN 978-955-8746-67-7), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2010).

18. “Production and Per Capita Availability of Paddy in Sri Lanka: A Review on Food Security

Standpoint” – Publisher: Centre for Agribusiness Studies (CABS) of the FAPM, WUSL (ISBN 978-955-8746-10-3) (2008).

19. “Novel Approaches in Teaching in Higher Education: Selected Topics” (ISBN 978-955-8746-

09-7), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2008). 20. “Effective Teaching Through Innovative Techniques: Selected Topics” (ISBN 978-955-8746-

12-7), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2008).

Book Chapters / Monographs / Invited Research

21. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2015). “Governing Firms’ Corporate Environmental Response: Success or Failure? Evidence from a Panel Data Based Analysis on Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector of Sri Lanka”. In: Ghosh, N., P. Mukhopadhyay., A. Shah and M. Panda (Eds.) Nature, Economy and Society – Understanding the Linkages, Springer Publishers, New York, pp. 163 - 176.


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22. Sedere, U. M., Karunaratne, S., Karunanithy, M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2014). Study on Evaluation & the Assessment System in General Education in Sri Lanka. National Education Commission of Sri Lanka and the Transforming School Education Project (TSEP), the World Bank.

23. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson, (2003). “Assessing Economic Incentives for Firms to Adopt Food Safety Controls: Case of the Ontario Meat Processing Industry”. In: Schiefer, G. and R. Rickert (Eds.). Quality Assurance, Risk Management and Environmental Control in Agriculture and Food Supply Networks, University of Bonn, Germany, pp. 141 - 162.

24. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., C. N. Peiris and D. K. Somaratne (2012). “Credit Transfer in Higher

Education: Quest for a System for South Asia”. In: Ranjith Senaratne and Sivanandam Sivasegaram (Eds.) Re-creating and Re-positioning of Sri Lankan Universities to Meet Emerging Opportunities and Challenges in a Globalized Environment, Ministry of Higher Education and University Grant Commission of Sri Lanka, pp. 201 - 215.

Peer-Reviewed Articles in Journals

25. Guruge, T. P. S. R., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. P. Premaratne and D. Weerakoon (2020),

“Demand for Ecotourism: An Assessment of Recreation Value of Negombo Lagoon in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, 7(2): 47 - 61.

26. Silva, A. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. S. Dandeniya and W. K.

Balasooriya (2020), “Introducing Eco-Friendly Technologies to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Paddy Farming in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, 7(2): 01 - 23.

27. Abeyrathne, A. H. M. T. G., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, W. M. H. K. Wijenayake and M. D. S. T. de Croos (2020), “Sustainable Livelihood and Market Chain Analysis of Giant Freshwater Prawn Culture-Based Systems in Two Selected Reserviors in Puttaluam District, Sri Lanka“, Sri Lankan Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 25(1): 33 – 42.

28. Atapattu, A. M. I. H. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2019), “Assessing the Factors Affecting

Labour Productivity of Tea Harvesters in Up Country Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka: A Case Study in Nuwara-Eliya District”, Journal of Applied Economics & Business, 3(2): 22 - 34.

29. Chandrasiri, N. A. K. R. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. S. Dandeniya and D. V. S. S. Samarasinghe (2019), “Adoption of Eco-Friendly Technologies to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Paddy Farming in Sri Lanka: An Expert Perception Analysis”, Journal of Technology and Value Addition, 1(1): 19 – 30.

30. Jayathilake, H. A. C. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. R. D. Perera, G. A. Gow and N.

Waidyantha (2018), “Use of Free Open Source Software Technologies to Enhance Knowledge Mobilization in Smallholder Agricultural Communities in Sri Lanka”, Tropical Agricultural Research, 29(2): 147 - 156.

31. De Silva, L. H. N., C. D. A. Lakmali, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. S.

Dandeniya and W. K. Balasooriya (2018), “Replacing the Chemical Fertilizer through Eco-Friendly Technologies Developed for Paddy Cultivation: How Much Farmers are Willing-To-Pay for?”, Applied Economic & Business, 2(2): 28-37.


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32. Lakmali, C. D. A., L. H. N. De Silva, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi and W. S. Dandeniya (2018), “Farmer Perceptions on Adoption of Eco-Friendly Technologies to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Paddy Farming in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics, 19(1): 31 - 45.

33. Kuruppu, I. V., J. C. Edirisinghe, H. M. L. K. Herath and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2018), “Potential Policy Insights on Willingness-to-Accept / Pay Estimates for Agro Biodiversity in Domestic Household Level”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics, 19(1): 47 - 58.

34. Jayathilake, H. A. C. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. R. D. Perera, G. A. Gow and N. Waidyantha (2017), “Converging Free and Open Source Software Tools for Knowledge Sharing in Smallholder Agricultural Communities in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development, 111(2): 351 - 359.

35. Ranjan, K. R. H. M., T. P. S. R. Guruge and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2017), “Economic

Valuation of Urban Coastal Ecosystem Services and Scenic Beauty”, Journal of Applied Economics & Business, 1: 31 - 40.

36. Guruge, T. P. S. R., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, D. Weerakoon, J. M. M. Udugama and S. P. Premarathne (2017), “Insight into Cultural Ecosystem Services: Comprehensive Review through Cluster Analysis”, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, 4(2): 41 - 65.


Waidyantha (2017), “Fostering Technology Stewardship Approach to Promote Knowledge Sharing Among Farming Communities in Sri Lanka”, Tropical Agricultural Research, 28(3): 238 - 246.

38. Wickramarachchi, A. R., H. M. L. K. Herath, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, J. M.

M. Udugama, L. D. M. N. Lokuge and W. Wijesuriya (2017), “An Analysis of Price Behavior of Major Poultry Products in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 12(2): 138 - 148.

39. Ranasinghe, R. M. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. M. N. Lokuge, J. C. Edirisinghe, T. P. S.

R. Guruge, J. M. M. Udugama and H. M. L K. Herath (2016), “Assessing Consumer Demand For Food Quality Certification: Case of HACCP Certified Eggs”, Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, 19(1): 184 – 189.

40. Deepananda, K. H. M. A., U. S. Amarasinghe, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and H. Berkes (2016),

“Stilt Fisher Knowledge in Southern Sri Lanka as an Expert System: A Strategy Towards Co-management”, Fisheries Research, 288 - 297.

41. Deepananda, K. H. M. A., U. S. Amarasinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2016), “Neither

Bust Nor Boom: Institutional Robustness in the Beach Seine Fishery of Southern Sri Lanka”, Ocean & Coastal Management, (128): 61 - 73.

42. Perera, K. B. P., H. M. L. K. Herath, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, J. M. M.

Udugama and W. Wijesuriya (2016), “Price Analysis of Selected Marine Fish Available in Colombo Fish Markets”, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, 4(1): 19 - 33.


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43. Deepananda, K. H. M. A., U. S. Amarasinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2016),

“Herklotsichthys quadrimaculatus Korumburuwa in the Stilt Fishery in Southern Sri Lanka: Are They Really Poisonous “, Sri Lankan Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 21(1): 73 – 75.

44. Rifnaz, M. B. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, T. P. S. R. Guruge, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. L.

K. Herath and J. C. Edirisinghe (2016), “Perceived Health Status of Consumers and Incorporation of Functional Ingredients into Their Diet”, Proceedia Food Science, 6: 56 – 59.

45. Chandrasiri, R. A. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2015), “Use of Results-Based Management Concept to Assess the ‘Outputs’ vs. ‘Outcomes’ of National Leprosy Control Program in Sri Lanka”, Wayamba Journal of Management, 6(1 & 2): 55 – 68.

46. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. T.

K. Herath (2015), “Adoption of HACCP Food Safety Metasystem by Tea and Dairy Processing Firms in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Assessment on Incentives for Firms to Act”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 10(3): 177 - 191.

47. Guruge, T. P. S. R., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and M. Sumanadasa (2015), “Direct User

Preferences on Urban Coastal Ecosystem Services: A Case Study of Adjacent Fishing Households of the ecosystem Estuary, Sri Lanka”, Colombo Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research, 2(2): 59 – 73.

48. Fernando, A., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. L. K.

Herath and T. P. S. R. Guruge (2015), “Technical Efficiency of Small-Scale Marine Fishing Households: Evidence from a Stochastic Frontier Analysis”, International Journal of Economic Practices and Theories, 5(2): 69 – 77.

49. Ranathunga, D. N., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. M. N. Lokuge, T. P. S. R. Guruge and J. M. M. Udugama (2015), “Price Premium for Enhanced Quality: What Food Quality Attributes Matter for Consumers and Why? Exploring the Cases of Liquid Milk and Fruit Beverage Products”, Journal of Business Studies, 1(2): 72 –81.

50. Thilakarathne, N. T., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and H.

M. L. K. Herath (2015), “Role of Information on Women Consumer Decision Making on Food Quality: An Analysis Based on Visual Presentation of Dairy Quality Attributes”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 10(2): 109 - 118.

51. Deepananda, K. H. M. A., U. S. Amarasinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2015),

“Indigenous Knowledge in the Beach Seine Fisheries in Sri Lanka: An Indispensable Factor in Community-based Fisheries Management”, Marine Policy, 57: 69 -77.

52. Thamilini, J., K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2015), “Prevalence of Stunting

Among Pre-school Children in Food Insecure Rural Households in Sri Lanka”, Tropical Agricultural Research, 26(2): 390 - 394.

53. Kuruppu, I. V., J. C. Edirisinghe, H. M. L. K. Herath, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, W. Wijesuriya,

J. M. M. Udugama and A. P. S. Fernando (2015), “Farmers’ Valuation of Agro-Biodiversity in Home Gardens: Case Study in the Kurunegala District”, Journal of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka, 4(1): 72 – 83.


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54. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K and J. M. M. Udugama (2014), “Motives for Firms to Adopt Solid

Waste Management Controls: The Case of Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 17(1): 28-37.


K. Herath (2014), “Firms’ Realization on the Intended Benefits of Adoption of Food Quality Metasystems: Case of Adoption of HACCP in the Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 9(1): 12 - 23.

56. De Silva, M. S. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, H. M. L. K. Herath and J. M. M.

Udugama, (2014), “Assessing the Production Vs. Price Relationship of Black Tea in Sri Lanka: An Application of Kyock’s Geometric Lag Model”, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, 2(2): 43 - 53.

57. Bandara, E. G. C. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, A. M. C. M. Attanayake and J. C. Edirisinghe (2014), “Has the Food and Agriculture Sector Played Its Intended Role in Socio-Economic Development of Sri Lanka? An Empirical Investigation”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 9(2): 70 - 77.

58. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandige (2014), “Cultural Meaning of

Consumer Goods: Impact of Cross-Cultural Values on Motives for Consuming Conspicuous Goods in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, 2(1): 19 - 37.

59. Weerasekara, N. D. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C.

Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath (2014), “Firms’ Responsive Towards Quality Management in Bottled Drinking Water Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, 2(1): 67 - 78.

60. Ikram, S. M. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2014), “Leadership in the Context of Plantation Sector of Sri Lanka: Exploring the Style, Behavior and Perspectives of Estate Managers”, South Asian Journal of Management, 21(2): 08 - 21.

61. Karandagoda, N. W., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2014). “Exploring the

Impact of Food Safety Standards on Global Tea Trade: A Gravity Model Based Approach”, International Journal of Economic Practices and Theories, 4(6): 979 – 986.

62. Waduge, T. D., J. C. Edirisinghe, A. P. S. Fernando, H. M. L. K. Herath and U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige (2014) Labour and Weather-Related Risks in Smallholder Rubber Production: Evidence from Kalutara District. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, 16(3): 87 – 91.

63. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandige (2013), “Status with Conspicuous

Goods: The Role of Modern Housing”, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, 1(1): 101 - 112.

64. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2013), “Role of Regulation for Firms to

Adopt Environmental Controls: An Analysis based on Panel Data on Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka, 2(1): 65 - 82.


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65. Weerawardana, W. P. T. D, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, P. M. E. K. Pathiraja and K. V. N. N. Jayalath (2013). “Coconut Land Fragmentation in Sri Lanka: An Inquiry into the Potential Moral Hazard Behavior of Landowners Seeking for the Approval”, COCOS - Journal of the Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, 20(1): 39 – 48.

66. Edirisinghe, J. C., H. M. T. K. Herath, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. Mendis (2013), “Spatial

Dependence of Production Choice: Application of Bayesian Spatial Autoregressive Probit Model on Smallholder Rubber Producers”, Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development, 107(2): 213 - 227.

67. Ikram, S. M. M., J. C. Edirisinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2013), “The Innovation

Imperative: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantage in the Food Industry”, Professional Manager, 2(1): 53 - 60.

68. Edirisinghe, J. C., L. D. G. Kumara, A. P. S. Fernando, H. M. T. K. Herath, U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige, M. S. S. Mendis and L. D. M. Nimanthika (2013), “A Bayesian Belief Network to Evaluate Issues in Producing Higher Grades of Sheet Rubber by Smallholder Farmers in Kalutara District”, Journal of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka, 93: 104 - 117.

69. Herath, H. M. T. K., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2012), “Women

Consumer Preferences for Socially Responsible Food Production Attributes: Evidence from Urban Supermarket Setting in the Anuradhapura District”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8(2): 57 - 69.

70. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama and S. M. M. Ikram (2012), “Use of Structural Equation Modeling Techniques to Overcome Empirical Issues Associated with Quantification of Attitudes and Perceptions”, Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics, 13: 15 - 37.

71. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2012), “Firms’ Altruism and Adoption of

Solid Waste Management Practices in Sri Lankan Agri-Food Processing Sector: An Analysis Based on Panel Data”, Journal of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka, 1(1): 26 - 42.

72. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige (2012), “Motives of

Undergraduates for Consumption of Luxury Goods: An Empirical Investigation” Journal of Insurance, 2(1): 75 - 90.

73. Silva, W. G. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2012), “Consumer

Perceptions on Quality Attributes of Liquid Food Products: Empirical Analysis Based on Urban Households”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 7(1): 85 - 96.

74. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2011), “Insurance in Inefficient Agricultural Markets: Can It Be a

Second-Best Solution?” Journal of Insurance, 1(1): 19 - 32. 75. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama (2011), “Firms’ Private Action Towards

Environmental Quality: Where Does Regulation Stand for Non-Adopters of Environmental Management Practices?”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics, 13(1): 27 - 37.


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76. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2011), “Role of Market-Based Incentives

for Firms to Adopt Environmental Controls: An Analysis Based on Panel Data on Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Food and Agriculture, 4(1&2): 09– 19.

77. Udugama, J. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and G. H. I. Anjali (2011), “Impact of

Environmental Altruism on Adoption of Solid Waste Management Practices in the Firm: Case of Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 6(1): 32 - 44.

78. Sajeewani, K. G. L.., J. C. Edirisinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2011), “Macro Economic

Links to Undernourishment: Evidence from the South Asian Region”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 48: 48 - 57.

79. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, J. M. M. Udugama, R. P. L. C. Randeni, T. P. S. R. Guruge, D. R. R. W. Dissanayake, G. Gamage and R. S. S. Rathnayake (2010), “Assessing the Preferences of Plant Breeders and Communities Adjacent to Conservation Areas for Conservation of Genetic Resources of Rice Wild Relatives of Sri Lanka”, Tropical Agriculturist, 158: 25 - 42.

80. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and K. S. Chandrasekar (2010), “The Role of Social Institutions to

Make Businesses Socially & Environmentally Responsible: Identifying the Boundaries”, International Journal of Emerging Business Issues, 1(2): 64 - 70.

81. Mukarrama, M. M. F., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram and S. N.

Dissanayake (2010), “Assessing the Household Food Security of Marine Fisheries Sector in Sri Lanka: Case of Muslim Fishing Community in the Beruwala Divisional Secretariat Division“, Sri Lankan Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 15: 61 - 73.

82. Dissanayake, D. R. R. W., J. M. M. Udugama and Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2010), “Development of an Alternative Microfinance Scheme to Finance Entrepreneurship in Tea Smallholding Sector: A Success Story”, Journal of Food & Agriculture, 3(1): 31 - 40.

83. Ikram, S. M. M., J. M. M. Udugama and Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2010), “Nurturing Intrapreneurship: Exploring the Developments in Plantation Sector of Sri Lanka”, Journal of Food & Agriculture, 3(1): 57 - 67.

84. Malkanthi, R. L. D. K., K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2010), “Risk Factors Associated with Anemia Among Children Under Five Years in the Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming Households of Sri Lanka”, Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 31(4): 475 – 482.

85. Jayalath, K. V. N. N., P. M. E. K. Pathiraja, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and M. T. N. Fernando,

(2010). “An Empirical Investigation on the Effect of Size of Land of Coconut Cultivation in Sri Lanka on Its Productivity”, COCOS - Journal of the Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, 19(2): 67 – 75.

86. Bandara, B. M. D. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K. Pathiraja

(2009), “Assessing the Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility on Agricultural Exports: Case of Desiccated Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics, 10: 105 - 118.


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87. Lakni, W. A. K. I. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2009), “Customer-defined Quality of Food:

An Empirical Investigation Based on Kano Analytical Methods for Milk Powder”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 4(2): 45 - 58.

88. Udugama, J. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and G. H. I. Anjalee (2009), “Managers’ Environmental Altruism and Firms’ Compliance to National Environmental Management Strategies: Evidence from the Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Food and Agriculture, 2(2): 06 – 15.

89. Jayalath, K. V. N. N., P. M. E. K. Pathiraja, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. D. J. N. Subasinghe

and W. G. P. Weerasinghe (2009), “Quest for Better Technology: Case of Brown Coir Fiber Industry in Sri Lanka”, Journal on Coconut Research and Development (CORD), 25 (2): 24 – 34.

90. Weerasinghe, W. K. G. K. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2008), “Digital Divide in the

Corporate Tea Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Food & Agriculture, 1(2): 40 - 52. 91. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2008), “Role of Food & Agriculture Sector in Economic

Development in Sri Lanka: Do We Stand Right in the Process of Structural Transformation?”, Journal of Food & Agriculture, 1(1): 1 - 6.

92. Krishanthi, D. P. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and T. D. Marawila (2008), “Assessing Inefficiencies in Price Determination of Rice in Sri Lanka: Econometric Inverse Demand Model Approach”, Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics, 9: 133 - 144.

93. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., (2008), “Realizing the Predictions on Food Security: Use of

Historical Data to Forecast the Performance of Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka” Accountancy Journal, 6: 30 - 48.

94. Withana, N. R. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2007/08), “Assessing Public Perceptions Towards Risk to the Biodiversity of Dry Zone Forests in the Anuradhapura District”, The Forester, 30 & 31: 49 - 62.

95. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. J. Deaton and M. Trant (2007), “Effect of Urbanization on the Adoption of Environmental Management Systems in Canadian Agriculture”, International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, 6(3): 316 - 325.

96. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson (2007), “Identifying Economic Incentives for

Canadian Red Meat and Poultry Processing Firms to Adopt Enhanced Food Safety Controls”, Food Control, 18: 1363 – 1371.

97. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., (2007), “Goal of Supplying Safer Food to Consumers and Role of

the Legal System: Potential Failures”, Accountancy Journal, 5: 24 - 34. 98. Illipangamuwa, M. E. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2007), “Adoption of Integrated Pest

Management (IPM) Techniques in Coconut Cultivations in the Kurunegala District: Can We Make the “Lazy Man” an Innovator?”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3(3): 131 - 141.


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99. Kariyawasam, S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. Weerahewa (2007), “Use of Caswell’s Classification on Food Quality Attributes to Assess Consumer Preferences Towards Fresh Milk in Tetra-Packed Containers”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3(1): 43 - 54.

100. Malkanthi, R. L. D. K., K. D. R. R. Silva, G. A. P. Chandrasekara and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige

(2007), “High Prevalence of Malnutrition and Household Food Insecurity in the Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming Sector”, Tropical Agriculture, 19: 136 - 149.

101. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2006), “An Economic Analysis on Spatial Integration of Regional

Rice Markets in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics, 8 (1): 51 - 65. 102. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson (2006), “Use of Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Techniques to Overcome the Problems of Subjectivity & Unobservability of Incentives”, Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics, 7: 71 - 89.

103. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson (2006), “Economic Incentives for Firms to Implement Enhanced Food Safety Controls: Case of the Canadian Red Meat and Poultry Processing Sector”, Review of Agricultural Economics, 28(4): 494 - 514.

104. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and A. Weersink (2006), “Adoption of a Wildlife Conservation Plan

by Crop and Livestock Farms in Canada: What Farmer and Farm Characteristics Make a Difference”, Journal of Department of Wildlife Conservation, 01: 79 - 88.

105. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2006), “How Best the Market and the Government Can Achieve

the Goal of a Safer Food Supply? A Framework for Analysis”, Accountancy Journal, 4: 1 - 16. 106. Gajanayake, K. G. M. C. P. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and G. S. D. P. C. Ariyaratne (2006),

“Benefits, Costs and Constraints Associated with Adoption of a HACCP Metasystem: Experiences of First Movers in the Tea Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 43: 108 - 123.

107. Rajapakse, S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2005), “Fate of the Product Mix of a Firm in a

Mandate to Adopt a Food Quality Metasystem: The Case of Adoption of the SLS in Fruit Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics, 7(1): 33 - 50.

108. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson (2005), “Economic Incentives for Food Processors

to Adopt Enhanced Food Safety Controls: Evidence from Canadian Red Meat and Poultry Processing Sector”, Tropical Agriculture, 17: 231 - 242.

109. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2005), “Provision of an Appropriate Level of Food Safety to Consumers: Who Takes the Accountability?”, Accountancy Journal, Volume 3: 1 - 8.

110. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and A. Weersink (2004), “Factors Affecting the Adoption of

Environmental Management Systems by Crop and Livestock Farms in Canada”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics, 6(1): 25 - 36.


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International Working Papers

111. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama (2011), “Motives for Firms to Adopt Solid

Waste Management Controls: The Case of Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka” SANDEE Working Paper 60–11 (ISSN 1893-1891), South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics, PO Box 8975, EPC 1056, Kathmandu, Nepal.

112. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. Deaton, M. Beaulieu and M. Trant, (2005). “Effect

of Urbanization on the Adoption of Environment Management Systems in Canadian Agriculture”, Agriculture and Rural Working Paper Series – No. 73, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Canada.

Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. Deaton, M. Beaulieu, et M. Trant, “L’incidence de l’urbanisation sur l’adoption des systèmes de gestion de l’environnement dans l’agriculture canadienne”, A Documents de travail sur l’agriculture et le milieu rural – No. 73, Statistique Canada, Ottawa, Canada, May 2005 (FRENCH VERSION).

113. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. Deaton, M. Beaulieu and M. Trant, (2005). “The

Urban-Rural Clash: Environment Management Systems on Canadian Farms”, VISTA – Catalogue No. 21-004-XIE, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Canada.

Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. Deaton, M. Beaulieu, et M. Trant, “Le contraste entre les regions urbaines et rurales: Les systems de gestion environnementale dans les fermes du Canada”, REGARDS – N0 21-004-XIF au catalogue, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Canada, May 2005 (FRENCH VERSION).

Publication Based Presentations in Conferences Held Overseas


Waidyanatha, “Converging Free and Open Source Software Tools for Knowledge Sharing in Subsistence Agricultural Communities: Success Story from Sri Lanka”, 4th International Conference on Exploring Leadership and Learning Theories in Asia (ELLTA 2017), Asian Institute of Technology, THAILAND, 25- 27 July 2017.

115. Jayathilake, H. A. C. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and L. D. R. D. Perera, “Factors Influencing

Smallholder Farmers’ Access to Agricultural Knowledge: A Case Study in Sri Lanka”, 4th International Conference on Exploring Leadership and Learning Theories in Asia (ELLTA 2017), Asian Institute of Technology, THAILAND, 25- 27 July 2017.

116. Thamilini, J., K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “High Prevalence of Malnutrition

Among Adults Women and Children in Food Insecure Rural Households”, 12th Asian Congress of Nutrition, Japan Society of Nutrition and Food Science (JSNFS), Science Council of Japan (SCJ) and Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS), Yokohama, JAPAN, 14 – 18 May 2015.

117. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. T. K. Herath, J. C.

Edirisinghe, B. B. Goroggoda and S. N. Dissanayake, “Firms’ Realization of Expectations on Adopting a Food Safety and Quality Metasystem: What Can We Learn from Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, 8th Dubai International Food Safety Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 - 19 November 2013.


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118. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, R. S. S. Ratnayake, A.

Wijesekara and S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, “Upgrading Value Chains of Neglected and Underutilized Plant Species Experience and Lessons Learnt in Sri Lanka”, 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species: for a Food-Secure Africa, Accra, Ghana, 25 - 27 September 2013.

119. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and Colin C. Peiris, “Enriching Induction Program for Academic

Staff in National Universities in Sri Lanka with an Outcome-based Assessment: A Success Story”, APQN Conference 2013, Asia Pacific Quality Network, CHINESE TAIPEI, 7 – 8 April 2013.

120. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama, “Motives Triggering Firms’ Voluntary

Approaches Towards Environmental Regulation: Evidence from the Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, 19th Annual Conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE), University of Economics, Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, 27 - 30 June 2012.

121. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama, “Governing Environmental Behavior of

Firms Through Market Forces and Regulation: Case of Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Conference of the International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE), Guanabara Palace Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL, 16 – 19 June 2012.

122. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama, “Adoption of HACCP Food

Safety Metasystem by Agri-Food Processing Enterprises in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Assessment on Incentives for Firms to Act”, 22nd Annual International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Forum and Symposium, Le Royal Meridien Hotel, Shanghai, CHINA, 09 – 14 June 2012.

123. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U K., U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, R. P. L. Randeni, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Conservation and Management of Genetic Resources of Rice Wild Relatives of Sri Lanka: An Alternative Strategy Linking Conservation Policies and Sustainable Livelihoods”, The Economics of Ecosystem and Biodiversity (TEEB) Conference 2012, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Leipzig, GERMANY, 19 – 22 March 2012.

124. Thibbotuwawa, R. M. M. I., B. L. D. S. Printhika, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M.

Udugama, “Impact of Microfinance on Household Welfare: Assessing the Case of Samurdhi Program in Sri Lanka”, 56th Annual Conference of the Australian Agricultural & Resource Economics Society, Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, AUSTRALIA, 07 – 10 February 2012.

125. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama, “Firms’ Compliance to the National

Strategies for Environmental Management and the Role of Managers’ Environmental Altruism: Case of Solid Waste Management in Food Processing Industry in Sri Lanka”, Sixth Biennial Conference of the Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE), Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, INDIA, 20 – 21 October 2011.

126. Malkanthi, R. L. D. K., K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Measuring Household

Food Security in Subsistence Paddy Farming Sector in Sri Lanka: Development of Household Food Insecurity Index (HFSI)”, 70th Summer Meeting of the Nutrition Society, University of Reading, Reading, UNITED KINGDOM, 04 – 06 July 2011.


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127. Ratnayake, R. S. S., H. Kadupitiya, R. P. L. C. Randeni and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Prospecting of Wild, Neglected and Underutilized Fruit Species for Increasing Food Security, Nutrition and Economic Wealth of Livelihoods”, 2nd International Symposium on Underutilized Plant Species, Crops for the Future: Beyond Food Security, Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, 27 June –01 July 2011.

128. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Moving from Orthodox

Management to Intrapreneurship: An Empirical Assessment of Estate Managers in the Plantation Sector of Sri Lanka, “International Conference on Developing a Modern Entrepreneurial Society” (DAMES 11), Convention Centre, Abdul Rahaman University, Chennai, INDIA, 29 – 30 April 2011.

129. Dissanayake, D. R. R. W., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Financing the

Entrepreneurship: A Success Story of Development of an Alternative Microfinance Scheme for Tea Smallholding Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, “International Conference on Developing a Modern Entrepreneurial Society” (DAMES 11), Convention Centre, Abdul Rahaman University, Chennai, INDIA, 29 – 30 April 2011.

130. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., J. M. M. Udugama and S. M. M. Ikram, “Voluntary Action of a Firm

on Environment Management: An Empirical Assessment on Sri Lankan Food Processing Firms’ Response to the Private and Regulatory Incentives”, 55th Annual Conference of the Australian Agricultural & Resource Economics Society (AARES), Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, 08 – 11 February 2011.

131. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama, “Motives for Firms to Adopt Solid Waste

Management Controls: The Case of the Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, SANDEE@10 - International Conference, Kathmandu, NEPAL, 06 – 07 December 2010.

132. Weerakoon, W. R. W. M. A. P., N. R. Withana, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Assessing the Willingness-To-Pay of Local and Foreign Visitors Towards Visitor Satisfaction and Sustainable Development of Hurulu Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka”, Economics and Environment Network Symposium, Australian National University, Canberra, AUSTRALIA, 22 – 24 November 2010.

133. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U K., U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, R. P. L. Randeni, R. S. S. Ratnayake and

J. M. M. Udugama, “Preferences of Plant Breeders, Policy Planners and People in Adjacent Communities to Conserve Genetic Resources of Wild Rice Relatives of Sri Lanka: An Economic Analysis”, 3rd International Rice Congress, Hanoi, VIETNAM, 8 – 12 November 2010.

134. Malkanthi, R. L. D. K., K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Prevalence of Nutrition

Insecurity in Rural Paddy Farming Households in Sri Lanka”, 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok, THAILAND, 04 – 09 October 2009.

135. Udugama, J. M. M., L. Randeni, R. S. S. Ratnayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “A Case of

Community Participation in Conserving Environment Through Indigenous Knowledge in Urban Areas of Sri Lanka”, International Conference on Human Ecology, Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM, 25 June – 03 July 2009.


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136. Sumudu Kariyawasam, Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and Jeevika Weerahewa, “Assessing

Consumer Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Food Quality: The Case of Consumption of Tetra-packed Fresh Milk in Sri Lanka”, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society’s Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA, 25 – 28 May 2006.

137. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. Deaton and D. Ramirez, “Adoption of

Environmental Management Systems in Agriculture”, American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, UNITED STATES, 24 – 27 July 2005.

138. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, M. Beaulieu and M. Trant, “Urbanization and

Adoption of Environmental Management Systems”, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, UNITED STATES, 6 – 8 July 2005.

139. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson, “Quantifying the Impact of Economic Incentives on

Firms Food Safety Responsiveness”, American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, UNITED STATES, 01 – 04 August 2004.

140. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson, “Quantifying the Impact of Economic Incentives for

Firms to Adopt Food Safety Controls”, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Annual Meeting, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA, 19 – 23 June 2004.

141. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson, “Measuring the Relative Contribution of Individual

Incentives on the Food Safety Responsive Behavior of Firms in the Food Processing Sector in Canada”, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Annual Meeting, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA, 19 – 23 June 2004.

142. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and A. Weersink, “Adjusting Livestock Production Practices to

Comply with Evolving Environmental Standards Associated with Urbanization”, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Annual Meeting, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA, 19 – 23 June 2004.

143. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson, “Managerial Incentives for Food Safety & Quality

Management in the Meat Industry in Ontario”, American and Canadian Agricultural Economics Associations Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA, 27 – 30 July 2003.

Working Papers / Other Articles Published in Sri Lanka

144. Weerasooriya, L., S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, R. D. N. Debarawatta, J. C. Edirisinghe, H. M. L. K. Herath, A. M. Perera and B. Wijerathne (2013), “Exploring the Production and Socio-Economic Environment to Promote Urban Agriculture Within Kurunegala City”, CropLife – Sri Lanka Plant Protection Industry Journal, 7: 123 - 126.

145. Yasarathne, R. T. D., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2013), “Farmer

Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation: Empirical Evidence from Small-Scale Cattle Farmers in the Kurunegala District”, CropLife – Sri Lanka Plant Protection Industry Journal, 7: 131 - 134.


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146. Edirisinghe, J. C., H. L. K. Herath, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. Mendis (2013), “The Choice

of Production of Sheet Rubber by Smallholder Farmers in Kaluthara District” Working Paper – JCE 2013/01 (ISBN 978-955-4709-15-7), Department of Agribusiness Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

147. Edirisinghe, J. C., H. L. K. Herath, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. Mendis (2013), “Production

of Higher Grades of Sheet Rubber by Smallholder Farmers” Working Paper – JCE 2013/02 (ISBN 978-955-4709-16-4), Department of Agribusiness Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

148. Gunawardena, R. S. P. N., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, H. M. T.

Bandaranayake and P. A. H. N. Appuhamy (2011), “Assessing the Stakeholder Viewpoints on Privatization of Extension Services for the Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka”, Journal of the National Institute of Plantation Management, 25(2): 8 – 18.

149. Karunaratne, S. B. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2011), “Spatial Variability and Impact of

Socio-Economics of Cashew Growers on the Levels of Adoption of Recommended Agro-Technologies in the Puttalam District”, Journal of National Institute of Plantation Management, 25(1): 42 - 51.

150. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake (2010), “Tea Stallholders’

Compliance to Good Agricultural Practices Recommended by TRI of Sri Lanka: A Situation Analysis”, Journal of the National Institute of Plantation Management, 24(2): 20 - 31.

151. Jayalath, K. V. N. N., P. M. E. K. Pathiraja, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and M. T. N. Fernando

(2008). “Effect of Land Size on Productivity of Coconut Cultivations in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Investigation”. In: Proceedings of the Second Symposium on Plantation Crop Research – Export Competitiveness through Quality Improvements. (Eds. N. P. A. D. Nainanayake and J. M. D. T. Everard). Coconut Research Institute, Sri Lanka, pp. 368 - 376.

Publication Based Presentations in Conferences in Sri Lanka

In 2019

152. Atapattu, A. M. I. H. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Evaluating the Causes Affecting Labour

Productivity of Tea Pluckers in Up Country Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka”, 8th International Economic Research Conference (SLERC – 2019), Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, 20th December 2019.

153. Lakmali, C. D. A., L. H. N. De Silva, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. S.

Dandeniya and W. K. Balasooriya, “Do Farmers Perceive to Adopt Eco-Friendly Parachute Technique to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Paddy Farming?”, 8th International Economic Research Conference (SLERC – 2019), Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, 20th December 2019.

154. Lakmali, C. D. A., L. H. N. De Silva, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. S. Dandeniya and W. K. Balasooriya, “Farmer Perceptions on Adoption of Eco-Friendly Technologies to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Paddy Farming in Sri Lanka”, 2nd


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International Symposium on Social Science & Humanities (ISSSH – 2019), National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Waters Edge, Sri Lanka, 12 – 13 December 2019.

155. De Silva, L. H. N., C. D. A. Lakmali, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi and W. S. Dandeniya. “Replacing the Chemical Fertilizer Through Eco-Friendly Technologies Developed: Are Paddy Farmers Willing-To-Pay for Slow Release Urea”, International Conference on Social and Cultural Nexus of Science and Technology Development (SCST), National Science Foundation (NSF), Colombo, 03 – 04 October 2019.

156. Thamilini, J., K. D. R. R. Silva, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe and Herath L. K., “Dietary Intake and Nutrient Adequacies of the Women in Urban, Rural and Estate Sectors in Relation to Food Security Status”, Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC - 2019), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 11 July 2019.

157. Chandrasiri, N. A. K. R. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. S. Dandeniya

and D. V. S. S. Samarasinghe, “Exploring the Perceptions of Experts on the Merits of Eco-Friendly Technologies to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Paddy Farming in Sri Lanka”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2019), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, Held at: The Blue Water Hotel, Wadduwa, 28th February 2019.

158. De Silva, L. H. N., C. D. A. Lakmali, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. S. Dandeniya, W. K. Balasuriya and D. N. Sirisena. “Paddy Farmer’s Willingness-To-Pay for Eco-Friendly Technologies Developed to Reduce the Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Sri Lanka”, 12th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI), Colombo 07, 22nd February 2019.

159. De Silva, L. H. N., C. D. A. Lakmali, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi and W.

S. Dandeniya, “Paddy Farmer’s Willingness-To-Pay Towards Eco-Friendly Technologies: Case of Adoption of Parachute Technology”, International Research Symposium (IRCUWU), Uwa Wellassa University, Badulla, 7 – 8 February 2019.

160. Lakmali, C. D. A., L. H. N. De Silva, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi and W.

S. Dandeniya, “Adoption of Eco-Friendly Technologies in Paddy Farming in Sri Lanka as an Alternative to Chemical Fertilizer: Exploring the Farmer Perceptions”, International Research Symposium (IRCUWU), Uwa Wellassa University, Badulla, 7 – 8 February 2019.

161. Lakshika, M. P. G. D., S. D. Vithanage, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, H. A. C. K. Jayathilake, F.

Thiel and P. H. Amarasinghe, “Organic Fertilizer Producers in Sri Lanka: An Assessment of Constraints Along the Value Chain”, International Research Symposium (IRCUWU), Uwa Wellassa University, Badulla, 7 – 8 February 2019.

162. De Silva, L. H. N., C. D. A. Lakmali, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. S.

Dandeniya and W. K. Balasooriya, “Assessing Paddy Farmer’s Willingness-To-Pay Towards Eco-Friendly Technologies Aiming the Reduction of Chemical Fertilizer Usage”, 8th YSF Symposium – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Construction Industry Development Authority, Colombo 07, 30th January 2019.


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In 2018

163. Lakmali, C. D. A., L. H. N. De Silva, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. S.

Dandeniya and W. K. Balasooriya. “Farmer Perceptions on Adoption of Eco-Friendly Technologies to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Paddy Farming in Kurunegala Area”, 7th International Conference on Economic Research” (ICER), Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 20 – 21 December 2018.

164. Rizmina, M. R. F. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Eliciting Customer-defined Attributes of

Food Quality for Powdered Milk Products”, International Conference on Humanities & Social Sciences (ICHSS 2018), Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 22 – 23 November 2018.

165. Chandrasiri, N. A. K. R. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. S.

Dandeniya and D. V. S. S. Samarasinghe, “Adoption of Eco-Friendly Technologies to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Paddy Farming in Sri Lanka: An Expert Perception Analysis”, SLCARP International Agricultural Research Symposium 2018, Sri Lanka Council of Agricultural Research Policy, Colombo, 13 – 14 August 2018.

166. Jayathilake, H. A. C. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. R. D. Perera, L. M. G. K. Lindara and N. Waidyantha, “Innovative Use of Low-Cost Communication Technologies for Agricultural Knowledge Mobilization in Sri Lanka”, Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC - 2018), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 04 July 2018.

167. Wimalasena, S. S., M. G. Kularatne, U. S. Amarasinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Optimal Allocation of Water Among Multiple Users in Kala Oya River Basin”, Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC - 2018), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 04 July 2018.

168. Thilakarathna, P. H. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Eliciting Consumer Preferences and

Willingness-to-pay for Informational Labelling on Virgin Coconut Oil”, 1st National Symposium on Sustainable Plantation Management (NSSPM) – National Institute of Plantation Management, Athurugiriya, 24 February 2018.

169. Thamilini, J., K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Effect of Changes in Food Prices

on Food Security and Consumption in Urban, Rural and Estate Sector Households in Sri Lanka”, Annual Sessions – Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, Galadari Hotel, Colombo, 27 – 28 January 2018.

In 2017

170. Guruge, T. P. S. R., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, D. Weerakon and S. P. Premarathne, “An

Assessment of Urban Coastal Ecosystems as a Landscape Aesthetic in Selection of Housing Location: A Case Study of Negombo Lagoon in Sri Lanka”, 7th YSF Symposium – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, 19th January 2017.


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171. Jayathilake, H. A. C. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. R. D. Perera, G. A. Gow and N. Waidyanatha, “Fostering Technology Stewardship Approach to Promote Knowledge Sharing Among Farming Communities in Sri Lanka”, 29th Annual Congress, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 16 – 17 November 2017.

172. Keerthina, A. R. M., W. M. H. K. Wijenayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Empirical

Analysis on the Sustainability of Livelihood of Fishing Communities Adjacent to the Giant Tank in Mannar District”, Undergraduate Research Symposium - 2017, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 15th October 2017.


Waidyanatha, “Technology Stewardship Approach for Knowledge Sharing Among Farming Communities”, Wayamba University Research Congress (WURA - 2017), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, 24th March 2017.

174. Mendis, M. S. S., J. C. Edirisinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Impact of Trade Policies on

Sri Lankan Households’ Food Consumption: A CGE Model Approach”, Wayamba University Research Congress (WURA - 2017), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, 24th March 2017.

175. Thamilini, J., K. D. R. R. Silva, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K.

Herath, “Effect of Price Changes on Household Food Security in the Rural, Urban and Estate Sectors in Sri Lanka, Wayamba University Research Congress (WURA - 2017), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, 24th March 2017.

176. Wimalasena, S. S., M. G. Kularatne, U. S. Amarasinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, "Water

Poverty: A Water Management Tool in Kala Oya River Basin", Wayamba University Research Congress (WURA - 2017), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, 24th March 2017.

177. Gunawardana, K. D. T. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Long Term Impact of Provision of

Food Safety Information on Food Ingredients with Credence Characteristics on Consumer Buying Behavior”, Annual Sessions – Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, Oak Ray Regency Hotel, Kandy, 28 – 29 January 2017.

178. Ekanayake, E. M. C. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Informational Labels on Packaged

Rice: An Investigation into the Most Preferred Food Quality Attributes”, 6th YSF Symposium – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20th January 2017.


Waidyanatha, “Role of Technology Stewards to Promote ICT-enable Technologies for Knowledge Sharing Among the Smallholder Farming Communities”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2017), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, 19th January 2017.

180. Guruge, T. P. S. R., K. R. H. M. Ranjan, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and D. Weerakoon, “Does

Cultural Landscape Really Matter? Case Study of Indigenous Community Preferences towards Negombo Lagoon View”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2017), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, 19th January 2017.


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In 2016

181. Gunawardana, K. D. T. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Impact of Provision of Food Safety

Information Overtime on Consumer Demand”, International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2016), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 08 – 09 December 2016.

182. Guruge, T. P. S. R., L. P. P. S. G. Senarathne, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and D. Weerakoon, “Assessing the Value of Cultural Services Attached to Negombo Coastal Urban Ecosystems to the Adjacent Hotel Industry”, International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2016), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 08 – 09 December 2016.


"Harmonizing Water Allocation for Multiple Uses in Irrigation Reservoirs of the Kala Oya River Basin, Sri Lanka", International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 01st December 2016.


Waidyanatha, “Fostering Technology Stewardship Approach to Promote Knowledge Sharing Among Farming Communities in Sri Lanka”, 28th Annual Congress, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 17 – 18 November 2016.

185. Guruge, T. P. S. R., I. A. Surige, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and D. Weerakoon, “Key

Determinants of Urban Residential Land Price: Value of Natural Amenity”, Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Colombo, 11 - 22 October 2016.

186. Ranjani, K. R. H. M, T. P. S. R. Guruge and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Cultural Services of

Urban Coastal Ecosystems: Assessing the Value of View to the Indigenous Community”, 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences – 2016 (ICCSL), University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 30 September – 01 October 2016.

187. Guruge, T. P. S. R., K. R. H. M. Ranjan, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and D. Weerakoon, “Urban

Coastal Ecosystem Services and Value of Cultural Landscape: An Assessment of View to the Indigenous Fishing Community”, 21st International Forestry & Environment Symposium, Organized by: Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Held at: Heritance Hotel, Kandalama, 23 – 24 September 2016.

188. Jayathilake, H. A. C. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. R. D. Perera, G. A. Gow and N. Waidyanatha, “Technology Stewardship Approach to Share Agricultural Knowledge in Smallholder Agriculture: An Empirical Investigation’, Wayamba International Conference 2016, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, 19 – 20 August 2016.

189. Jayathilake, H. A. C. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. R. D. Perera and G. A. Gow, “Use

of Information Communication Technologies for Knowledge Sharing in Agriculture: Exploring the Case of Commercial Agricultural Producers in Sri Lanka”, Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC - 2016), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, 30 March 2016.


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190. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Economic Assessment of Motives for Sri Lankan Agri-Food Sector to Adopt Environmental Management Practices in the Firm”, Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC - 2016), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, 30 March 2016.

191. Witharana, B. W. H. D. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama and T. P. S. R. Guruge, “Farmer Perceptions of and Responses to Climate Change in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka”, South Asian Symposium on Sustainable Environment Management, Center for Environmental Studies, University of Peradeniya, 17 – 18 March 2016.


Waidyanatha, “Use of Mobile Phone for Agricultural Knowledge Mobilization: Exploring the Case of Subsistence Farmers in the Bottom-of-the-Pyramid in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka”, International Multidisciplinary Research Conference (MR2016), International Centre for Research & Development (ICRD), Held at: Hotel Renuka, Colombo, 02 – 03 February 2016.

193. Jayathilake, H. A. C. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. R. D. Perera, G. A. Gow, N.

Waidyanatha, L. M. J. K. Lindara and T. Barlett, “Potential of Mobile Communication for Agricultural Knowledge Sharing: Exploring the Case of Ginger Farmers in the Kurunegala District”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2016), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, 14th January 2016.

194. Piyathilaka, M. D. S. G., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. M. N. Lokuge, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Consumer Demand for Food Quality: A Study Exploring the Search, Experience and Credence Attributes of Powdered Milk”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2016), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, 14th January 2016.

195. Ranasinghe, R. M. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. M. N. Lokuge, J. C. Edirisinghe, T. P. S. R. Guruge, J. M. M. Udugama and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Assessing Consumer Demand for Food Quality Certification: Case of HACCP Certified Eggs”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2016), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, 14th January 2016.

In 2015

196. Deepananda, K. H. M. A., U. S. Amarasinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Institutional

Robustness Averts Hardin’s Tragedy of the Commons in the Community-based Beach Seine Fisheries in Sri Lanka”, International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 10 – 11 December 2015.

197. Surwath, M. I. F., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, T. P. S. R. Guruge, H. M. L.

K. Herath and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Worker Perceptions on Loss of Labor Productivity by Food & Waterborne Diseases and Other Risky Events”, International Research Conference on Humanities & Social Sciences (IRCHSS 2015), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 3rd December 2013.


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198. Rifnaz, M. B. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, T. P. S. R. Guruge, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. L.

K. Herath and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Perceived Health Status of Consumers and Incorporation of Functional Ingredients into Their Diet”, International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL 2015), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Held at: Berjaya Hotel, Mount Lavinia, 19 – 20 November 2015.

199. Jayathilake, H.A.C.K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. M. J. K. Lindara, G. A. Gow, N.

Waidyanatha, T. Barlott and L. D. R. D. Perera, “Fostering Text Messaging for Mobilization of Knowledge in Export Agriculture-based Communities in the Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka”, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2015 (i-PURSE), University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 05 – 06.

200. Guruge, T. P. S. R., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, M. Sumanadassa and H. I. U. N. Muthukumara, “Direct User Preferences on Coastal Ecosystem Services: Assessing the Case of Adjacent Fishing Households to the Negombo Estuary”, Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Colombo, 25 October 2015.

201. Muthukumara, H. I. U. N., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, T. P. S. R. Guruge, J. M. M. Udugama,

J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Assessing Ecosystem Services Offered by Negombo Estuary to Adjacent Fishing Households: Choice Experiment Analysis”, 20th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, Organized by: Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Held at: Club Hotel Dolphin, Wayikkal, 16 – 17 October 2015.

202. Wass, W. R. S., J. Thamilini, K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Determinants of

Dietary Diversity in Rural, Urban Estate Communities”, Undergraduate Research Symposium - 2015, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 15th October 2015.

203. Musfir, A. H. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, H. M. L. K. Herath, J. M. M.

Udugama and L. D. M. N. Lokuge, “Undernourishment in Developing Nations in Asia: Investigating the Macroeconomic Links”, Peradeniya Economics Research Symposium 2015 (PERS), Department of Economics & Statistics, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, 23rd

September 2015. 204. Jayathilake, H. A. C. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, G. A. Gow, N. Waidyanatha and L. D. R.

D. Perera, “Use of Low-Cost Information Communication Technologies for Knowledge Mobilization in Agricultural Communities in Sri Lanka”, 8th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, 27 – 28 August 2015.

205. Swarnamali, M. M. N., A. M. Perera, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. L.

K. Herath, T. P. S. R. Guruge and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Motives for Status Consumption: Empirical Investigation Based on Semi-Urban Women Consumers in Supermarket Settings in Sri Lanka”, 8th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, 27 – 28 August 2015.


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206. Ranathunga, D. N., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. M. N. Lokuge, T. P. S. R. Guruge and J.

M. M. Udugama, “Price Premium for Enhanced Quality: What Food Quality Attributes Matter for Consumers and Why? Exploring the Cases of Liquid Milk and Fruit Beverage Products”, International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM)-2015, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, 11 –12 June 2015.


J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Analytic Hierarchy Process to Assess Ecosystem Services Offered by Negombo Estuary to Adjacent Fishing Households”, 21st Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Crow Island, Colombo 15, 22 May 2015.


“Assessing the Water Poverty of Agricultural Farming Communities Adjacent to Kala Wewa and Siyambalangamuwa Reservoirs”, 21st Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA), Crow Island, Colombo 15, 22 May 2015.

In 2014

209. De Silva, M. S. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, H. M. L. K. Herath and J. M. M.

Udugama “Assessing the Production vs. Price of Black Tea in Sri Lanka: An Application of Koyck’s Geometric-Lag Model”, 3rd Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC – 2014), University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara, 19 – 20 December 2014.

210. Perera, K. B. P., H. M. L. K. Herath, W. Wijesuriya, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe,

J. M. M. Udugama, D. A. M. Perera and K. D. R. R. Silva “Forecasting Fish Prices in Colombo with SARIMA Model”, 3rd Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC – 2014), University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara, 19 – 20 December 2014.

211. Silva, N., T. P. S. R. Guruge, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Association

Between Consumer Perception of Green Marketing and Willingness-to-Pay for Green Products: Case of Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector in Colombo District”, 5th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE – 2014), Earl’s Regency Hotel, Kandy, 12 – 14 December 2014.

212. Thilakarathne, N. T., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe, and H.

M. L. K. Herath, “Influence of Food Quality Information Provision on Consumer Purchasing Decisions: Empirical Assessment of Visual Presentation of Dairy Product Quality Attributes”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2014), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, 27th November 2014.

213. Jeewanthi, P. W. , H. M. L. K. Herath, W. Wijesuriya, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, J. M. M. Udugama and K. D. R. R. Silva, “Structural Breaks in Prices of Common Rice Types in the Sri Lankan Market”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2014), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, 27th November 2014.


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214. Kuruppu, I. V., J. C. Edirisighe, H. M. L. K. Herath, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, W. Wijesuriya, J. M. M. Udugama, and A. P. S. Fernando, “Farmers’ Valuation of Agro Biodiversity in Home Gardens: Case Study in the Kurunegala District”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2014), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, 27th November 2014.

215. Wickramarachchi, A. R., H. M. L. K. Herath, W. Wijesuriya, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C.

Edirisinghe, J. M. M. Udugama, D. A. M. Perera, K. D. R. R. Silva and A. P. S. Fernando, “Stochastic Modelling of Major Poultry Product Prices in Sri Lanka”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2014), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, 27th November 2014.

216. Croos, J. A. R., K. D. R. R. Silva, J. Thamilini and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Association Between Household Food Security and Nutritional Status of Preschool Children in Rural and Estate Communities in Sri Lanka”, Undergraduate Research Symposium - 2014, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 05th November 2014.

217. Sharmila, T., K. D. R. R. Silva, J. Thamilini, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe and H.

M. L. K. Herath, “Dietary Diversity as an Indicator of Household Food Insecurity in Estate an Rural Communities in Sri Lanka”, Undergraduate Research Symposium - 2014, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 05th November 2014.

218. Suchandani, A. G. D. M., G. J. M. Nanayakkara, K. D. R. R. Silva, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige

and J. Thamilini, “Association of Household Food Security with Nutritional Status of the Adult Women in Rural and Estate Communities”, Undergraduate Research Symposium - 2014, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 05th November 2014.


“Forecasting Weekly Fish Production of Siyambalangamuwa Reservoir in Sri Lanka Using Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average Model”, 15th Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 30 – 31 October 2014.

220. Fernando, B. A. L. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. L.

K. Herath and T. P. S. R. Guruge, “Do Small-Scale Fishing Households Perform at Their Best? Evidence from a Stochastic Frontier Analysis to Assess Technical Efficiency”, 19th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, organized by: Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Held at: Aliya Resort & Spa, Seegiriya, 24 – 25 October 2014.

221. Mendis, M. S. S., J. C. Edirisinghe, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, D. A. M. Perera, H. M. L K.

Herath, J. M. M. Udugama, W. Wijesuriya, K. D. R. R. Silva and A. P. S. Fernando, “Farmer Perceptions on Up-Country Vegetable Marketing: A Case Study in Nuwara-Eliya District’, Wayamba International Conference 2014, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, 29 – 30 August 2014.


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222. Deepananda, K. H. M. A., U. S. Amarasinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Indigenous

Knowledge: An Indispensable Factor in Traditional Community-based Coastal Fisheries Management in Southern Sri Lanka”, HETC Symposium 2014 – Higher Education for Twenty-First Century Project, Ministry of Higher Education, Hotel Galadari, Colombo 3, 07 – 08 July 2014.

223. Perera, D. A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige, “Cultural Perceptions of

Symbolic Value: A Case Study in Plantation Sector in Sri Lanka”, YSF Symposium 2013 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 07 February 2014.

224. Jeewanthi, P. W., H. M. L. K. Herath, W. Wijesuriya, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C.

Edirisinghe, J. M. M. Udugama, K. D. R. R. Silva and D. A. M. Perera, “Forecasting of Prices of Rice in the Sri Lankan Market: The Case of Red Raw Rice”, YSF Symposium 2013 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 07 February 2014.

225. Mendis, M. S. S., J. C. Edirisinghe, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, D. A. M. Perera, H. M. L. K.

Herath, J. M. M. Udugama, W. Wijesuriya, K. D. R. R. Silva and A. P. S. Fernando, “The Social Cost of Privatization: A Case Study From the Tea Industry”, YSF Symposium 2013 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 07 February 2014.

226. Chanika, W. W. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe, S. M. M.

Ikram and U A. D. P. Gunawardena, “A Stakeholder Analysis to Assess Preferences and Willingness-To-Pay for Management of Rice Wild Relatives in Sri Lanka”, 18th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, Organized by: Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Held at: MAS Fabric Park, Thulhiriya, 10 – 11 January 2014.

227. Herath, H .M. R. A., S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, R. D. N. Debarawatta, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J.

M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, L. Weerasooriya and B. Wijerathne, “Sustainable Cities Through Urban Agriculture: Case of Developing Production and Socio-Economic Environment Within the Kurunegala Municipal Council Limits”, 18th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, Organized by: Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Held at: MAS Fabric Park, Thulhiriya, 10 – 11 January 2014.

228. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Firms’ Realization of Their Expectations of Adopting Food safety and Quality Metasystems: Final Call for an extensive economic Assessment”, International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2014), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 09 – 10 January 2014.

229. Perera, H. S. R., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Role of Regulation for

Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka: A Discriminant Analysis Based on Panel Data”, International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2014), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 09 – 10 January 2014.


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In 2013


Mudalige. “Labour and Weather-Related Risks in Smallholder Rubber Production: Evidence from Kalutara District”, 6th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20th December 2013.

231. Kumara, L. G. D. P., J. C. Edirisinghe, A. P. S. Fernando, H. M. L. K. Herath and U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige. “Issues Encountered by Smallholder Rubber Growers in Producing Higher Grades of Ribbed Smoked Sheets in Kalutara District: A Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) Approach”, 6th

Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20th December 2013.

232. Weerasekara, N. D. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M.

T. K. Herath, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath “Food Safety Responsiveness of Bottled Water Manufacturers: An Empirical Investigation”, 2nd Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC – 2013), University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 13 – 14 December 2013.

233. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, D. R. R. W. Dissanayake and J. M. F. Nushri, “A

Little Less Conversation and A Little More Action: Conducting Management Practical Sessions for Agriculture Undergraduates", ASAIHL International Conference 2013, Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning, University Grants Commission, University of Kelaniya and University of Colombo, BMICH, Colombo, 05 – 07 December 2013.

234. Saheeka, R. F., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. M. C. M. Attanayake

“Consumer Perceptions of Attributes of Food Quality: An Empirical Investigation Based on Dairy Products”, 2nd Annual International Research Conference, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 4 – 5 December 2013.

235. Wasana, H. H. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. T. K.

Herath and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Determinants of Post HACCP Implementation Behavior in terms of Willingness to Adopt Newer Food Safety Metasystems: Case of Sri Lankan Agri-food Processing Sector", Annual Academic Sessions 2013, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 November 2013.

236. Madanayake, J. S. M., J. M. M. Udugama and Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K, “What Drives Firms

to Act Positively on Environmental Quality Overtime? Evidence Based on Panel Data from Sri Lankan Agri-Food Processing Sector”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2013), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, 28th November 2013.

237. Gamhewage, B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, M. S. S. Mendis, D. A. M. Perera,

J. M. M. Udugama and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Production and Marketing Policies in Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka: The Farmer Perceptions”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2013), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Kamburupitiya, 28th November 2013.


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238. D. M. C. S. Dasanayake, S. M. M. Ikram, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama and J.

C. Edirisinghe, “Exploring the Nature of Marketing Innovation: Case of Agribusiness Sector in Sri Lanka”, 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya 22 – 23 November 2013.

239. Bandara, E. G. C. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, A. M. C. M. Attanayake

and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Has the Food and Agriculture Sector Played Its Intended Role in Socio-Economic Development of Sri Lanka? An Empirical Investigation”, Annual Symposium 2013, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, 22 – 23 August 2013.


K. Herath, “Firms’ Insights on Expected Benefits of Adoption of a Food Safety Metasystem: Case of Agri-food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka", Annual Academic Sessions 2012, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 February 2013.

241. Saranga, D. M. D. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram J. C.

Edirisinghe, G. H. I. Anjalee, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Exploring the Preferences of Environmental Managers for Management of Wild Rice Relatives Protection Sites in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka", Annual Academic Sessions 2012, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 February 2013.

242. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, G. H. I. Anjalee, S. M. M. Ikram, J. C.

Edirisinghe, S. N. Dissanayake and H. P. A. Chandana, “Assessing the Preferences of Urban Communities Adjacent to the Wild Rice Relatives Sites in Sri Lanka for Sustainable Conservation”, 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th February 2013.

243. Goroggoda, B. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. T. K. Herath, J. C. Edirisinghe and S. N. Dissanayake, “HACCP Certified Firms in the Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka: Do They Realize What They Expect?”, 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th February 2013.

244. Lakmali, W. A. S., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. A. D. P. Gunawardena,

A. P. S. Fernando and S. M. M. Ikram, “Forest Dependence and Sustenance of Rural Livelihoods: Evidence from the Dry Zone Communities in Sri Lanka”, 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th

February 2013. 245. Weerakkody, W. P. K. L., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. P. S. Fernando,

“Adoption of Solid Waste Management Practices by Agri-Food Processing Firms in Sri Lanka: Exploring the Dynamic Role of Market-Based Incentives Using Panel Data”, 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th February 2013.

246. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige, “Impact of Consumer Demographics on Conspicuous Consumption Motives: Evidence from an Urban Consumer Setting in Sri Lanka”, YSF Symposium 2012 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science


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and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 18 January 2013.

247. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige, “Young Professionals’

Perceptions on Status Conveying Goods: Surveying Insurance Industry on the Use of Automobiles”, YSF Symposium 2012 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 18 January 2013.

248. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Firms’ Environmental Altruism as a

Motivator of Managing Environmental Quality overtime: Exploring the Case of Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, YSF Symposium 2012 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 18 January 2013.

249. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige, “A Scientific and Logical

Review of Literature to Trace the Roots of Conspicuous Consumption and Its Evolution”, 4th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 12 – 13 January 2013.

250. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige, “The Effect of Socially Visible

Goods on Social Standing of Consumers: An Investigation Based on the Theory of Conspicuous Consumption, 4th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 12 – 13 January 2013.

251. Silva, W. G. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Urban Consumer

Perceptions on Quality Attributes of Liquid Food products: An Empirical Analysis Based on Multidimensional Scaling Approach, 4th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 12 – 13 January 2013.

252. Weerasooriya, L., S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama and B. Wijerathne, “Exploring the Production and Socio-Economic Environment to Promote Urban Agriculture Within Kurunegala City, 4th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 12 – 13 January 2013.

In 2012

253. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Innovation in Agribusiness:

Insights from a Case Study Based Exploration of Leading Companies in Sri Lanka “, International Research Conference on Management & Finance. Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 14th December 2012.

254. Chandana, H. P. A., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. N. Dissanayake, J. M. M. Udugama, G. H.

I. Anjalee, J. C. Edirisinghe and S. M. M. Ikram, “Eliciting Preferences and Marginal Willingness-To-Pay of Urban Communities Adjacent to Wild Rice Relatives Sites in Sri Lanka for Sustainable Conservation”, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 15th November 2012.

255. Goroggoda, B. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. N. Dissanayake, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. T. K. Herath, “Firms’ Realization of Their Expectations on Adoption of an Enhanced Food Safety Metasystem: Exploring the Case of HACCP Certified


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Agri-Food Processing Firms in Sri Lanka”, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, 15th November 2012.

256. Weerakkody, W. P. K. I., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama and A. P. S. Fernando,

“Role of Market-based Incentives for Agri-Food Processing Firms to Adopt Solid Waste Management Practices: An Analysis Based on Panel Data”, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 15th November 2012.

257. Kumara, L. G. D. P., J. C. Edirisinghe, A. P. S. Fernando, H. M. L. K. Herath and U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige, “Issues Encouraged by Smallholder Rubber Growers in Producing Higher Grades of Ribbed Smoked Sheets in Kalutara District: A Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) Approach”, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 15th November 2012.


Mudalige, “Labor and Weather-Related Risks in Smallholder Rubber Production: Evidence from Kalutara District”, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 15th November 2012.

259. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige. “Status with Conspicuous

Goods: The Role of Modern Housing”, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2012, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7, 13 – 14 November 2012.

260. Karandagoda, N. W., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige. “Exploring the Impact

of Food Safety Standards on Global Tea Trade: A Gravity Model Based Approach”, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2012, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7, 13 – 14 November 2012.

261. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and H .M. T.

K. Herath, “Implementing an Enhanced Food Safety Metasystem: Conceptualization and Empirical Examination of Intended Benefits for Agri-Food Processing Firms in Sri Lanka”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2012), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 29th November 2012.

262. Lakmali, W. A. S., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U A. D. P. Gunawardena, A.

P. S. Fernando and S. M. M. Ikram, “Integration of Forestry Sector Contribution to the System of National Accounts in Sri Lanka: Evidence from Household Utilization of Non-Timber Forest Products in the Dry Zone”, 16th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 16 – 17 November 2012.

263. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, A.

Wijesekara, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Thematic Areas Linking Climate Change and Agrobiodiversity: Stakeholder Analysis from an Agroeconomic Point of View”, 1st International Research Conference (IRCHS – 2012), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 8 – 9 November 2012.


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264. Abeykoon, K. S. L., S. M. M. Ikram, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe and S. N.

Dissanayake, “Facets, Features and Forms of Firm-level Innovation in the Agribusiness Sector of Sri Lanka”, International Research Conference (JUICE), University of Jaffna, 20 – 21 July 2012.

265. Aththanayake, W. K. A. M. D. S., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Waste

Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka: Triggering the Firms’ Compliance to Environmental Regulation, International Research Conference (JUICE), University of Jaffna, 20 – 21 July 2012.

266. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, R. P. L. Randeni, R. S. S.

Ratnayake, H. Kadupitiya and G. Gamage, “Management of Biological Invasions: Bringing Economics into the Foray”, Conservation Sri Lanka 2012, The Institute of Biology Sri Lanka and The Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment, Sausiripaya, Wijerama Road, Colombo 07, 6th July 2012.

267. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., C. N. Peiris and D. K. Somaratne, “Credit Transfer in Higher

Education: Quest for a System for South Asia”, Workshop on: Re-creating and Re-positioning Sri Lankan Universities to Meet Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in a Globalized Environment" - University Grants Commission, Sands Beach Hotel, Wadduwa, 18 – 19 June 2012.

268. Koralage, N. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama,

“Management of Invasive Alien Species in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Assessment on Social Perceptions of Environmental Managers”, 18th Annual Scientific Sessions - Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 07, 17 – 18 May 2012.

269. Attanapola, W. M. L. K., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Determinants of

the Consumption of Functional Ingredients: Evidence from the Professionals Living in Urban Areas in Kurunegala District”, Annual Sessions – Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo, 28 – 29 January 2012.

270. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Innovation in Agribusinesses in Sri Lanka: A Synthesis of Contemporary Issues, Emerging Concepts and Empirical Revelations”, YSF Symposium 2011 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 27 January 2012.

271. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Exploring the Driving Forces for Businesses

to Go Green: Case of Solid Waste Management in the Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, YSF Symposium 2011 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 27 January 2012.


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In 2011

272. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., J. M. M. Udugama and S. M. M. Ikram, “Use of Structural Equation Modeling Techniques to Overcome the Empirical Issues Associated with Quantification of Attitudes and Perceptions”, International Statistics Conference, Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka, Waters Edge, Battaramulla, 28 – 30 December 2011.

273. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, A. Wijesekara, R. S. S.

Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Climate Change & Agrobiodiversity Through Agroeconomic Lens: Derivation of Thematic Areas in the Sri Lankan Context”, International Symposium on Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 20 – 21 December 2011.

274. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, T. A. Jayalath, S. J. B. A.

Jayasekara, A. Wijesekara, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Exploring Livelihood Assets and Strategies to Overcome Impacts of Climate Change in Rural Agricultural Systems in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka”, International Symposium on Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 20 – 21 December 2011.

275. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. C. Edirisinghe. “Innovation in the

Agribusiness Sector of Sri Lanka: Exploring the Firm’s Perspective”, 5th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Oak-Ray Regency, Kandy, 16th December 2011.

276. Rodrigo, E. L. R., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M, Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, J. C. Edirisinghe

and R. S. S. Ratnayaka. “Stakeholder Preferences for Sustainable Utilization of Protection Areas of Wild Rice Relatives in the Puttalam District: Choice Experiment with Environment Management Officers in Sri Lanka”, 5th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Oak-Ray Regency, Kandy, 16th December 2011.

277. Karandagoda, N. W., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige. “Do Food Safety

Standards Hinder Global Tea Exports? An Analysis based on Gravity Model Approach”, 5th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Oak-Ray Regency, Kandy, 16th December 2011.

278. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Leadership in the Context

of Plantation Sector of Sri Lanka: An Empirical Investigation on the Style, Behavior and Perspectives of Estate Managers”, 8th International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 8 – 9 December 2011.

279. Aththanayake, W. K. A. M. D. S., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Pushing

Non-Adopters Towards Environmental Compliance: Case of Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, 67th Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 7, 05 – 09 December 2011.

280. Jayalath, T. A., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, A. Wijesekara,

R. S. S. Rathnayake and G. Gamage, “Transforming Livelihood Assets into Sustainable Livelihood Strategies: Exploring the Case of Rural Agricultural Systems in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka” Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session, University of Jaffna, 16th November 2011.


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281. Ghanasena, D. D. T. L., S. M. M. Ikram, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Do Sri Lankan Agribusiness Possess Organizational Culture to Foster Innovation? Evidence from an Empirical Analysis”, National Research Symposium on Agricultural Extension and Organizational Management, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 14th November 2011.


Bandaranayake and P. A. H. N. Appuhamy, “Privatization of Extension Services: Assessing the Stakeholder Viewpoints of Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka”, National Symposium on Undergraduate Research in Agricultural Extension and Organizational Management, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 03rd September 2010.

283. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama, “Assessing the Dynamics

of a Firm’s Incentive-base on Its Food Safety Responsiveness: Adoption of HACCP by Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 09th November 2011.

284. Abeykoon, K. S. L., S. M. M. Ikram, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Innovation

from the Firms’ Perspective: An Exploratory Qualitative Assessment of Leading Agribusiness Enterprises in Sri Lanka”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 09th November 2011.

285. Ikram, S. M. M., J. M. M. Udugama, A., I. P. Jayawardena, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, A. P. S.

Fernando, R. S. S. Rathnayake and G. Gamage, “Management of Aquatic Invasive Plants in Dry Zone Tank Habitats: Exploring the Primary Stakeholder Perceptions”, 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 28 – 29 October 2011.

286. Abeykoon, K. S. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Firms’ Strategic

Response to Innovation: An Exploratory Research Based on Agribusiness in Sri Lanka”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 16th September 2011.

287. Aththanayake, W. K. A. M. D. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. N. Dissanayake and J. M. M.

Udugama, “What Incentives Trigger Firms to be Adopters of Environmental Controls? Evidence from Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 16th September 2011.

288. Jayawardena, A. M. I. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. P. S. Fernando, “Assessing

Stakeholder Perceptions on Aquatic Invasive Plants: Case of Lunuwewa Tank Habitat in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 16th September 2011.

289. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama, “Effect of Changing

Incentive-base of a Firm on Adoption of Food Safety Controls: Case of Dairy Processing Sector in Sri Lanka", Annual Academic Sessions 2011, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, 14 – 15 September 2011.


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290. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, R. P. L. C. Randeni, R. S. S.

Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity to Improve Nutrition Security and Livelihoods: A Marketing Approach for Underutilized Plant Species in Sri Lanka", Annual Symposium 2011, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, 18 – 19 August 2011.

291. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, R. P. L. C. Randeni, R. S. S.

Ratnayake, H. Kadupitiya and G. Gamage, “Social Perceptions on Aquatic Plant Invasions: Exploring the Case of Lunuwewa Tank Habitat”, 17th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency Auditorium, Colombo 15, 19 – 20 May 2011.

292. Mukarrama, M. M. F., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram and S. N.

Dissanayake, “Household Food Security of Muslim Fishing Community in the Beruwala Divisional Secretariat Division of Sri Lanka“, 17th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency Auditorium, Colombo 15, 19 – 20 May 2011.

293. Maqwool, A. K. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Role of Social Networks in Paddy Farming Communities on the Formation of Ethnic Occupational Niches: An Empirical Investigation Based on the Ampara District”, International Symposium on Post‐War Economic Development Through Science, Technology and Management, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, 19th April 2011.

294. J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, R. P. L. C. Randeni,

R. S. S. Rathnayake, S. M. M. Ikram and G. Gamage, “Willingness to Conserve the Natural Ecosystems: Case of Conservation of Wild Rice Relatives of Sri Lanka”, 4th National Geography Conference, Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 11 – 12 March 2011.

295. Ikram, S. M. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Risks, Threats and

Disruption to Business: Assessing the Perceptions of Estate Managers of the Plantation Sector in Sri Lanka”, Symposium on Disaster: Reduction, Mitigation and Management, Geological Society of Sri Lanka (GSSL), Institute of Fundamental Studies (IFS), Kandy, 25 – 26 February 2011.

In 2010

296. Maqwool, A. K. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Role of Social

Networks on the Formation of Ethnic Occupational Niches: Case of Paddy Farming Sector in the Ampara District in Sri Lanka”, 9th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 17 - 18 December 2010.

297. Ikram, S. M. M, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M, Udugama. “Determinants of Food

Safety Responsiveness of Sri Lankan Dairy and Tea Firms: Exploring the Case of Adoption of HACCP”, 4th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Peradeniya, 17th December 2010.


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298. Herath, H. M. T. K. J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige. “Role of Socially

Responsible Product Attributes in Food Marketing: A Empirical Investigation Based on Urban Women Consumers in Sri Lanka”, 4th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Peradeniya, 17th December 2010.

299. Printhika, B. L. D. S., R. M. M. I. Thibbotuwewa, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M,

Udugama. “Impact of Social Safety Nets on Household Welfare: Assessing the Case of Samurdhi Poverty Alleviation Program in Sri Lanka”, 4th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Peradeniya, 17th December 2010.

300. Kasthuri, K. A. C., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. P. S. Fernando,

“Expanding Economic Opportunities of Rural Women in Agriculture: Lessons Learnt from Microfinance Program of the Samurdhi Social Safety Net”, 66th Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 3, 06 – 10 December 2010.

301. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, S. Jayakody and R. S. S.

Ratnayake “Social Perceptions of the Impacts of Invasive Alien Species: A Call for an Economic Research Agenda”. 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 26 – 27 November 2010.

302. Udugama, J. M. M and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Role of Environment

Regulation on Firms’ Private Action Towards Environmental Quality: Case of Non-Adoption of Solid Waste Management Practices by Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, In: Proceedings of the 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium (pp. 139 – 144), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 26 – 27 November 2010.

303. Yasarathne, R. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Strategic Responses

of Livestock Farmers to Climate Change: A Case of Dairy Cattle Farms in the Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka”, 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 26 – 27 November 2010.

304. Dissanayake, D. R. R. W., T. P. S. R. Guruge, J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, R. P. L. C. Randeni, S. M. M. Ikram and R. S. S. Rathnayake, “Exploring the Role of Government Officials in the Puttalam District For Setting Priorities for Conservation of Wild Rice Relatives in Sri Lanka”, 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 26 – 27 November 2010.

305. Weerakoon, W. R. W. M. A. P., N. R. P. Withana and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Recreational

Use, Improvement of Eco-tourism Facilities and Environment Conservation of Hurulu Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka: An Application of Travel Cost and Contingent Valuation Method”, 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 26 – 27 November 2010.

306. Anjali, G. H. I., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Firm’s Non-compliance to

Regulation and Environmental Altruism of Decision Makers: What Can We Learn from Solid waste Management in Food Processing Industry in Sri Lanka” International Symposium, University of Ruhuna, 16th November 2010.


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307. Kiriella, K. G. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama and S. N. Dissanayake, “Effect of Changing Incentive-base of Firms on Food Quality Assurance: Case of Dairy Processing Sector in Sri Lanka” International Symposium, University of Ruhuna, 16th November 2010.

308. Weerakoon, W. R. W. M. A. P., N. R. Withana, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M.

Udugama, “Capturing the Market for Ecotourism: Estimating the Optimum Entry Charges for the Hurulu Eco Park in Sri Lanka Towards Development and Conservation” International Symposium, University of Ruhuna, 16th November 2010.

309. Weerakoon, W. R. W. M. A. P., N. R. P. Withana, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M.

Udugama, “Visitors’ Perceptions Towards Improvement of Eco-tourism Facilities and Environmental Conservation of Hurulu Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka, Annual Research Conference, University of Jaffna, 15th November 2010.

310. Herath, H. M. T. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Consumer Preferences

for Socially responsible Food Production Attributes: An Empirical Analysis Based on Urban Supermarket Setting in Sri Lanka” Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session, University of Jaffna, 27th October 2010.

311. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Economics of Food Safety

and Quality Assurance: An Objective Assessment of Sri Lankan Agri-Food Processing Firms’ Incentives to Adopt HACCP”. Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Economic Association, Centre for Banking Studies, Rajagiriya, 15 – 16 October 2010.

312. Yasarathne, R. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Determinants of

Small-Scale Cattle Farmer Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation: A Multinomial Choice Analysis”. Second National Symposium on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation”, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, 13 – 14 October 2010.

313. Pathiraja, P. M. E. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, H. T. R. Wijesekara, P. A. Henry Nimal

Appuhamy and L. C. P. Fernando, “Incidence of Weligama Leaf Wild and Leaf Rot Diseases in Southern Sri Lanka”. Third Symposium on Plantation Crop Research – Stakeholder Empowerment through Technological Advances, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, 30th September and 01st October 2010.

314. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama, “Economic Incentives for Firms to Act on

Environmental Quality: Case of Adoption of Solid Waste Management Practices by the Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Academic Staff Research Sessions, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 21st September 2010.

315. Perera, A. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Education and Poverty in the Rural Households

in Sri Lanka: Evidence from the Kurunegala District”, Academic Staff Research Sessions, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 21st September 2010.


Bandaranayake and P. A. H. N. Appuhamy, “Privatization of Extension Services: Assessing the Stakeholder Viewpoints of Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka”, National Symposium on Undergraduate Research in Agricultural Extension and Organizational Management, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 03rd September 2010.


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317. Kasthuri, K. A. C., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama and A. P. S. Fernando,

“Microfinance and Its Impact on Women Entrepreneurship Development: A Study of Samurdhi Recipients in Kurunegala District”, 3rd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 26 – 28 August 2010.

318. Udugama, J. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and W. A. T. D. Wijesooriya, “Firms’

Compliance to Environmental Regulation and the Role of Market-based Incentives: Case of Adoption of Waste Management Controls by Food Processing Firms in Sri Lanka”, 3rd

International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 26 – 28 August 2010.

319. Weerakoon, W. R. W. M. A. P., N. R. P. Withana, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M.

Udugama, “Assessing the Willingness-To-Pay by Foreign Tourists for Recreational Use of Hurulu Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka: An Application of Contingency Valuation Method”, 3rd

International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 26 – 28 August 2010.

320. Kasthuri, K. A. C., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. P. S. Fernando, “Effect of Microfinance

Component of Samurdhi Program on Empowering the Rural Women in Agriculture: An Empirical Analysis Based on the Kurunegala District”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 04th June 2010.

321. Kiriella, K. G. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Effect of Changes to the

Incentive-base on the State of Adoption of HACCP Food Safety Metasystem in Dairy Processing Firms in Sri Lanka: A Panel Data Analysis”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 04th June 2010.

322. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, J. M. M. Udugama, R. P. L. C. Randeni,

G. Gamage and R. S. S. Rathnayake, “Economic Valuation of CWR of Sri Lanka: Use of Choice Modeling Experiments to Assess the Preferences of Selected Stakeholders for Conservation and Management of Wild Rice Relatives” Final Stakeholder Symposium of the Crop Wild Relatives Project, Hotel Topaz, Kandy, 26 – 27 April 2010.

323. U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., D. K. L. K. Senadheera, J. M. M.

Udugama, R. P. L. C. Randeni, G. Gamage and R. S. S. Rathnayake, “Institutional and Policy Options for Conservation of Crop Wild Relatives of Sri Lanka: Case of Application of Analytic Hierarchy Process to Evaluate Conservation Options for Management of CWRs” Final Stakeholder Symposium of the Crop Wild Relatives Project, Hotel Topaz, Kandy, 26 – 27 April 2010.

324. Nushri, J. M. F., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K. Pathiraja, “An

Empirical Approach to Examine the Relationships between Import Tariffs for Edible Oils and Exchange Rates Risk on the Availability of Raw Coconuts for Desiccated Processing Industry in Sri Lanka”, The 12th International Conference on Sri Lanka Studies, the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka and the Open University of Sri Lanka, 18 – 20 March 2010.

325. Tennakoon, T. M. S. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Consumer Trust and Practices on

Diverse Sources of Food Safety Information: An Empirical Investigation Based on Urban Consumers in Sri Lanka “, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Mass Media


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Studies (pp. 80 – 90) (Eds. T. Weerasinghe et al.). Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 12th March 2010.

326. Bandara, B. M. D. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K. Pathiraja,

“Assessing the Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility on Agricultural Exports: Case of Desiccated Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka “, Proceedings of the International Statistics Conference - 2010, Applied Statistics Association of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, 8 – 9 January 2010.

In 2009

327. Priyadharshani, T., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Discriminant Analysis

to Differentiate Adopters of a Waste Management System from Non-adopters: What Incentives Matter for Agri-Food Processing Firms Decision?” 14th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 18 – 19 December 2009.

328. Dissanayake, R., S. Guruge, J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. A. D. P.

Gunawardena and R. P. L. C. Randeni, “Economic Valuation of Conservation of Genetic Resources of Wild Rice Relatives: Assessing the Preferences of Adjacent Community for Conserving Oryza granulata in the Wavulpane Area”, 14th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 18 – 19 December 2009.

329. Guruge, S., R. Dissanayake, J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. A. D. P.

Gunawardena, R. P. L. C. Randeni and R. S. S. Rathnayake, “Assessing the Preferences of Plant Breeders for Utilization, Benefit Sharing and Prioritization of Conservation of Wild Rice Relatives in Sri Lanka”, 14th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 18 – 19 December 2009.

330. Karunaratne, S. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and G. C. B. Gunawardhana, “Do

Recommended Agro-Technologies for Cashew Become a Reality? An Empirical Investigation Based on Cashew Cultivations in the Puttalam District”. In: Proceedings of the Cashew Research Workshop: “Recent Developments in Cashew Research” (pp. 18 – 23) (Eds. D. P. S. T. D. Attanayake and S. J. B. A. Jayasekara). University Grants Commission and Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Mgt., Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 20th November 2009.

331. Mangika, T. P. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K. Pathiraja

“Technical Efficiency of Coconut Production in the Coconut Triangle of Sri Lanka”, 3rd Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Hector Kobbakaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, 02nd October 2009.

332. Reginald, R. T., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and M. R. Motha, “Preferential Segmentation of

Quality Attributes of Milk Powder: A Conjoint Analysis”, 3rd Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Hector Kobbakaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, 02nd October 2009.

333. Wijesooriya, W. A. T. D, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. Dissanayake and J. M. M. Udugama

“Firms’ Compliance to Environmental Standards: Case of Small and Medium-scale Food Processing Sector”, 3rd Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agric. Economics Association, Hector Kobbakaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, 02nd October 2009.


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334. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. “Assessing the Strengths of Market and Non-Market Incentives Towards Waste Management at a Food Processing Firm in Sri Lanka”, 1st National Symposium on Natural Resources Management, Dept. of Natural Resources Management, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 29 – 30 August 2009.

335. Wijesooriya, W. A. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Small and

Medium Scale Firms’ Compliance to Environmental Standards: Assessing the Case of Adoption of Solid and Liquid Waste Management Controls by the Food Processing Firms in the North-Western Province of Sri Lanka”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th May 2009.

336. Maddumagamage, C., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Motives for Firms to

be Compliant with Environmental Standards: Case of Adoption of Recommended Waste Management Controls by the Food Processing Firms in the Western Province of Sri Lanka”, Research Symposium - 2009, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th May 2009.

337. Senaratne, P. U. H., R. L. D. K. Malkanthi, K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Dietary Diversity as a Proxy Indicator of Nutritional Adequacy of Children in the Rural Paddy Farming Families in Sri Lanka”, 6th Food and Nutrition Symposium, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 06th May 2009.

338. Niranga, H. A. G., R. L. D. K. Malkanthi, K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Food

and Nutrition Security in the Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming Sector in Sri Lanka and Use of Geographic Information System for Mapping Food and Nutrition Insecurity”, 6th Food and Nutrition Symposium, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 06th May 2009.

339. Malkanthi, L. R. D. K., P. U. H. Senaratne, K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Dietary Diversity and Energy Adequacy of Children in the Rural Farming Families in Sri Lanka”, Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society -2009, Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, Hotel Taj, Colombo, 23 – 24 January 2009.

340. Krishanthi, D. P. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and T. D. Marawila, “Assessing Inefficiencies

in Price Determination of Rice in Sri Lanka: Econometric Inverse Demand Model Approach”, Proceedings of the International Statistics Conference-2009, Applied Statistics Association of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, 9 – 10 January 2009.

In 2008

341. Hettiarachchi, N. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Impact of Education and Migration on Poverty: Empirical Investigation on Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming in Anuradhapura and Galle Districts in Sri Lanka”, Abstracts of Final Year Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 2008.

342. Mukarrama, M. M. F., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Status of Food

Security at Household Level in Poor Marine Fishing Sector in Muslim Community: A Case Study in Beruwala DS Division”, Abstracts of Final Year Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 2008.


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343. Perera, W. D. C., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Adoption of In-Plant

Pollution Control Techniques by Small and Medium-scale Enterprises: Case of Food Processing Sector in the North-Western Province”, Abstracts of Final Year Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 2008.

344. Suriyabandara, N. N., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and Y. M. Wickramasinghe, “Assessing the

Motives for Firms to Adopt Solid Waste Controls: Case of Fruit and Vegetable Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Abstracts of Final Year Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 2008.

345. Ariyarathne, M. K. R., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and P. N. Wickramanayake, “Socio Economic

Impacts of Seasonal Closure of the Inlet of Chilaw Lagoon on the Livelihood of Fishing Community”, 13th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 December 2008.

346. De Alwis, A. E. N. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige “Richness of a Country and Its

Responsiveness Towards the Environment: A Cross Country Comparison”, 13th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 December 2008.

347. Gunawardhana, G. C. B., S. B. Karunaratne and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige “Assessing the

Spatial Variability of Level of Adoption of Recommended Technologies by Cashew Growers in Sri Lanka”, 13th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 December 2008.

348. Perera, W. D. C., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. Dissanayake, “Adoption of In-Plant Pollution Control Techniques by Small and Medium-scale Enterprises: Case of Food Processing Sector in the North-Western Province”, 13th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 December 2008.

349. Pathiraja, P. M. E. K., K. V. N. N. Jayalath, W. P. T. D. Weerawardena and U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige, “Fragmenting Coconut Lands in Sri Lanka: Do Owners Show Adverse Selection and Moral Hazard Behavior?”, 13th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 December 2008.

350. Rajapaksha, R. M. C. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake, “Building

Tea Industry in Sri Lanka to Meet Global Food Quality Standards: Is Tea Smallholding Sector Ready to Take the Challenge?”, 7th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 10 - 11th December 2008.

351. Wijesinghe, W. A. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Adoption in HACCP in Dairy Processing

Sector in Sri Lanka: Do Firms Act Voluntarily When Regulation is Ill-defined?”, 64th Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 3, 01 – 06 December 2010.

352. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., B. C. P. Perera and J. M. M. Udugama, “Environmental Quality

and Firms’ Motivation for Action: Case of Desiccated Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka”, Vavunia Campus Annual Research Session, University of Jaffna, 11th November 2008.


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353. Somarathne, G. S. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Psychological Determinants of Consumer Reactions to Food Risk Communication: Case of Potential Contamination of Meat and Fish Products”, National Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 23 – 24 October 2008.

354. Perera, K. N. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and H. Shanmugasuntharam, “Assessing the

Determinants of Optimism and Pessimism Dimensions of Consumer Confidence on Food Safety”, 2nd Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 03rd October 2008.

355. Tennakoon, T. M. S. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Selection of Food

Safety Information Sources in Sri Lanka”, 2nd Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 03rd October 2008.

356. Kanuwana, K. P. N. G. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “HACCP and Tea Processing Sector in Sri Lanka: Effect of Market and Non-Market Incentives for Adoption”, International Conference on Social Sciences, Sri Lanka – 2008 (ICCSL), University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 18 – 20 July 2008.

357. Sajeewani, K. G. L., J. C. Edirisinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Human Well-being in

South Asia: An Empirical Analysis Based on Macroeconomic Indicators Affecting Food Security”, International Conference on Social Sciences – 2008 (ICCSL), University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 18 – 20 July 2008.

358. Athukorala, A. R. J., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, “Integrating Consumer

Preferences on Food Quality with Agronomy Research: Use of Kano Analytical Methods to Assess the Case of Developing a New Pumpkin Variety”, 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 08 – 12 July 2008.

359. Gunawardena, A. U. H. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Use of Historical Production Data to

Forecast Province-wide Performance of the Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka: Can We Realize the Predictions?”, 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 08 – 12 July 2008.

360. Hettiarachchi, N. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, H. Shanmugasuntharam and S. Dissanayake,

“Impact of Education and Migration on Poverty: Case of the Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming Sector in Sri Lanka”, 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 08 – 12 July 2008.

361. Jayalatharachchi, M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Compliance of Agribusiness

Enterprises to Regulation: Contemporary Issues and Constraints Faced by Fruit and Diary Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 08 – 12 July 2008.

362. Rathnayake, R. M. G. E. L. K., S. M. E. K. Thilakarathne, R. L. D. K. Malkanthi, K. D. R. R. Silva,

G. A. P. Chandrasekara and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Household Food and Nutrition Security in the Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming Sector in Sri Lanka”, 5th Food and Nutrition Symposium, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 13th March 2008.


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In 2007

363. Atukorala, C. H., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. D. R. R. Silva and G. A. P. Chandrasekara, “Applicability of Rasch Model to Assess the Status of Food Security of Subsistence Paddy Farming Households in the Kegalle and Gampaha Districts in Sri Lanka”, 1st Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 20 – 21 December 2007.

364. Hewavitharana, N. U. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Perceptions

Towards the Performance of Food System: The Case of Bakery Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, 1st Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 20 – 21 December 2007.

365. Perera, P. C. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Information Seeking

Behavior on Food and Nutrition in the North Western Province in Sri Lanka”, 1st Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 20 – 21 December 2007.

366. Fernando, W. J. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Use of Semantic Differential Analysis to

Assess Consumer Perceptions on Food Quality: The Case of Fresh and Powder Milk Products in Sri Lanka”, 1st Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 20 – 21 December 2007.

367. Peiris, N. E. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Empirical Investigation on Factors Affecting

the Performance of Food System for Processed Fruits & Vegetables in Sri Lanka”, 63rd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 3, 03 – 08 December 2007.

368. Kularathne, S. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Exploring the Motives for Small & Medium-

Scale Fruit & Vegetable Processors in Sri Lanka to Adopt a System of HACCP at the Firm”, 63rd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 3, 03 – 08 December 2007.

369. Premarathne, R. G. J., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake, “Use of

Up-Country Tea Plantations as Nature Tourism Sites: How Can We Magnetize Local Visitors?”, 12th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 30 November – 01 December 2007.

370. Rajapakse, R. M. C. L. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake, “Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices by Tea Small Holders in Sri Lanka: Do They (Ready to) Follow TRI Recommendations?”, 12th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 30 November – 01 December 2007.

371. Vithana, N. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Public Perceptions of Risk Towards the

Biodiversity of Forests in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka?”, 12th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 30 November – 01 December 2007.


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372. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Making Businesses Socially & Environmentally Responsible: An

Economic Framework to Assess the Role of Social Institutions”, 1st Sri Lanka Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption & Production, National Cleaner Production Centre, Sri Lanka, 05 – 06 November 2007.

373. Prasanna, P. H. S. N. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Impact of Psychological

Determinants of Consumers Towards their Willingness-To-Pay for Genetically Modified Food”, 1st Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 21 September 2007.

374. Jayalath, K. V. N. N., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and M. T. N. Fernando, “Price and Production

Risk in Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka: A Comparison with the Leaders in the World Market”, 1st Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 21 September 2007.

375. Bandara, B. W. M. M. S., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Assessing the Buyer Market Concentration and Competitive Performance of the Coconut Auctions in Sri Lanka”, 1st Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, 21 September 2007.

In 2006

376. Illipangamuwa, M. E. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Empirical Investigation on Factors Affecting Coconut Growers in the Kurunegala District to Adopt Integrated Pest Management Techniques”, 11th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 22 – 23 December 2006.

377. Pathirana, P. D. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Household Willingness-To-Pay (WTP) for a

Better Waste Management System: An Empirical Investigation in the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Region”, 11th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 22 – 23 December 2006.

378. Weerakoon, W. M. C. S., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An

Empirical Investigation on the Demographic Characteristics of Specialized Visitors to Use Up Country Tea Plantations as Nature Tourism Sites”, 11th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 22 – 23 December 2006.

379. Rajapakse, S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Impact of Mandatory Regulation

to Adopt the Sri Lankan Standards (SLS) in the Fruit Processing Sector in Sri Lanka“, 62nd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 3, 11 – 16 December 2006.

380. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and C. P. B. Gajanayake, “Assessing Perceptions and Preferences

of Potential Visitors to Use Hill Country Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka as Sites for Nature-Tourism“, International Conference on Human Tropical Ecosystems: Changes, Challenges, Opportunities, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka, 04 – 09 December 2006.


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381. Hameed, R. L. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Economic Analysis on Inter-District Integration

of Rice Markets in Sri Lanka“, The International Conference, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Vantharumoolai, Chenkalady, 05 - 08 December 2006.

382. Waduge R., J. M. P. K. Jayasinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Role of Best Management

Practices in Reducing the Risk of White Spot Viral Outbreak in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka”, 4th Food and Nutrition Symposium - 2006, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka, 27 September 2006.

383. Pradeep, N. D. R., K. D. R. R. Silva, G. A. P. Chandrasekara and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Household Food Security and Nutritional Status of Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming Families”, 4th Food and Nutrition Symposium - 2006, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka, 27 September 2006.

384. Samarasinghe, K. K., G. A. P. Chandrasekara, K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Validation of a Food Frequency Questioner to Asses Individual Food Intake of Subsistence Paddy Farming Families”, 4th Food and Nutrition Symposium - 2006, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka, 27 September 2006.

385. Fassy, F. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Impact of Market Prices on Farmer

Decision Making Behaviour: The Case of Cultivation of Up-Country Vegetables in Sri Lanka“, International Symposium - 2006, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

386. Gonapinuwala, L. H. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Impact of Socio-Economic

Characteristics of Consumers in the Kurunegala District Towards Their Consumption of Beverage Products”, International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

387. Karunanayake, M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Consumer Risk Taking Behaviour

Towards Foodborne Diseases: An Empirical Investigation in the Gampaha District”, International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

388. Perera, A. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Impact of Education on the Alleviation of Rural

Poverty: An Empirical Investigation Based on the Kurunegala District in Sri Lanka”, International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

389. Samaraweera, D. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Effect of Farmer and Farm Characteristics

on the Adoption of Sustainable Pest Management Technologies in Vegetable Cultivations in the North-Western Province”, International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

390. Senevirathne, U. I. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Customer Perceived Value

(CPV) of Brand New and Recondition Two-Wheel and Four-Wheel Tractors”, International Symposium - 2006, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.


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391. Galagoda, R. B., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Potential for

Developing Up-Country Tea Estates in Sri Lanka as Profitable and Sustainable Sites for Ecotourism”, International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

392. Waduge, R., J. M. P. K. Jayasinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Performance of Shrimp

Farms Operating in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka with Special Reference to Adoption of Best Management Practices (BMP)“, 12th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, National Aquatic Resources Agency (NARA) Auditorium, Crow Island, Colombo 15, June 2006.

393. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., “An Initial Appraisal of an Alternative Learning Environment for

the In-Plant Training (IPT) Program: Shifting from ‘Stick’ to ‘Carrot’, 2nd SDC – SLAIHEE Higher Education Development Conference, University of Colombo, 18 May 2006.

In 2005

394. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and M. Somarathne, “Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka Fifty Years

After Western Colonization: Impacts, Trends, and Future Perspectives”, The 10th International Conference on Sri Lanka Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 16 – 18 December 2005.

395. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and A. Weersink, “Effect of Urbanization on the Adoption of Agri-

Environmental Practices by Crop and Livestock Farms in Canada“, 10th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 02 – 03 December 2005.

396. Samaraweera, D. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Farmer Attitudes Towards Adoption of

Sustainable Crop Protection Technologies: The Case of Integrated Pest Management in Vegetable Cultivations in Sri Lanka“, 10th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 02 – 03 December 2005.

397. Galagoda, R. K. B., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Potential for

Ecotourism as a Sustainable Approach to Utilize Resources in Up-Country Tea Estates in Sri Lanka“, 10th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 02 – 03 December 2005.

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Research Supervision

PhD

❑ Ms. W. P. Samanthi Piyasadini (Lincoln University College, Malaysia)

Title: “The Effectiveness of Internal Quality Assurance Process Towards Graduate Employability: A Study on Non-State Higher Education Institutes in Sri Lanka”


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❑ Mr. Chandima H. De Silva (Lincoln University College, Malaysia)

Title: “The Impact of Quality Compliace on Teaching Effectiveness in Public Sector Universities in Sri Lanka”

❑ Mr. Nuwan Gunawardena (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya)

Title: “Effectiveness of an Electronic Logbook Module to Establish Responsible Fisheries Culture in OffshoreFisheries Sector in Sri Lanka by Preventing Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing by Sri Lankan Vessels”

❑ Ms. Sashika Guruge (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo)

Title: “Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services of Coastal Wetlands: Hedonic Valuation of the Negombo Lagoon”

❑ Ms. Thamilini Josephkumar (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka)

Title: “Impact of Food Prices on Food & Nutrition Security in Household in Different Sectors in Sri Lanka”

❑ Mr. D. M. Wasantha Dasanayake (Aldersgate University, Singapore)

Title: “Assessing the Environmental Responsiveness of Residents in High-Rise Housing Complexes in Colombo Metropolitan Area in Sri Lanka” [Completed in 2020]

❑ Dr. H. A. Chandana Jayathilake (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka)

Title: “Innovative Uses of Low-Cost Information Communication Technology for Knowledge Mobilization in Agricultural Communities of Practice in Sri Lanka” [Completed in 2017]

❑ Dr. K. H. M. Ashoke Deepananda (University of Kelaniya)

Title: “Community-based Management Practices in the Coastal Fisheries of Southern Sri Lanka and Strategies for Sustainability” [Completed in 2016]

❑ Dr. Aminda M. Perera (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka)

Title: “The Influence of Demographic, Perception and Cultural Values on Status/Conspicuous Consumption in Sri Lanka” [Completed in 2013]

M.Phil.

❑ Mr. E. M. T. Bandaranayake (Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya)

Title: “Resource Utilization Towards Intensification of Smallholder Coconut Lands in the Coconut Triangle of Sri Lanka”

❑ Dr. (Ms.) J. M. Menuka Udugama (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka)

Title: “An Economic Assessment of Motives for Sri Lankan Agri-Food Processing Sector to Adopt Environmental Management Practices in the Firm” [Completed in 2013]

❑ Dr (Ms.) R. L. D. K. Malkanthi (Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya)

Title: “Assessing the Status of Household Food Security of Rural Subsistence Paddy Farmers in Sri Lanka” [Completed in 2010]


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M.Sc. (by Research)

❑ Dr. (Ms.) W. K. G. Kanchana S. Weerasinghe (Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology)

Title: “An Assessment on Digital Divide in the Corporate Tea Sector in Sri Lanka” [Completed in 2009]

MBA (by Research)

❑ Mr. R. A. Sunil Chandrasiri (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka)

Title: “Assessing the Gaps between Outputs and Outcomes of the National Leprosy Control Program in Sri Lanka” (Completed in 2014)

❑ Mr. K. Amarasinghe (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka)

Title: “Assessing the Perceptions of Senior Managers towards Work Stress: Case of Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka” (Completed in 2013)

Undergraduate Research Supervision Peer Reviewed Full Papers

In the Proceedings of the “Agricultural Research Symposium” (AGRES) Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management, WUSL

18th AGRES (07th January 2020)

1. Jayadewa K. A. B. C., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, H. M. L. K. Herath and K.

H. J. K. Harischandra, “Current Status and Future Prospects of the Plantation Youth in Tea Sector of Sri Lanka”

2. Jayakodi J. A. S. N. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, and H. A. C. K. Jayathilake, “Stakeholder

Preferences for Quality Attribute and Promotional Instruments to Encourage the Use of Organic Fertilizer in Sri Lanka”

3. Udalamaththa U. G. K. O., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, D. M. W. Dasanayake, “Residents’ Willingness-To-Pay for an Appropriate Mechanism to Establish Green Spacing in High Rise Apartments in Colombo Metropolitan Area”

4. Silva N. P. V., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, and H. A. C. K. Jayathilake, “Analysis of Constraints Faced by Stakeholders in the Value Chain of Organic Fertilizer in Sri Lanka”

5. Abeysinghe A. M. S. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Analysis of Constraints Faced by Farmers Regarding Technology Adoption and Agricultural Production in Sri Lanka”

6. Sandatathna W. L. A. L., and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Analysis on the Relevance of Agriculture-Related Policies in Sri Lanka to Promote Technology Adoption”

7. Rajapaksha R. M. P. R. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Investigation into Farmer Preferences on Product Quality Attributes and Key Policy Instruments to Enhance Technology Adoption”


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8. Silva A. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi, W. S. Dandeniya and B. L. W. K.

Balasooriya, “Benefits and Costs Associated with Use of Eco-Friendly Technologies to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Paddy Farming Sri Lanka”

17th AGRES (28 – 29 November 2018)

9. Atapattu, A. M. I. H., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and W. G. R. Rajadurai, “Assessing the Factors

Affecting Labour Productivity of Tea Harvesters in Up Country Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka”, Pp 370 - 374.

10. Dissanayaka, H. A. M. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Assessing the Merits

of Government Policies Aiming Increased Paddy Supply in Sri Lanka with Special Reference to Maintenance of Household Food Security”, Pp 435 - 438.

11. De Silva, L. H. N., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi and W. S. Dandeniya, “Paddy Farmers’ Willingness-To-Pay for Eco-Friendly Technologies Developed to Reduce the Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Sri Lanka”, Pp 325 - 329.

12. Lakmali, C. D. A., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, R. S. Dharmakeerthi and W. S. Dandeniya, “Farmer Perceptions on Adoption of Eco-Friendly Technologies to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Paddy Farming in Sri Lanka”, Pp 335 - 339.

13. Lakshika, M. P. G. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, P. H. Amerasinghe and H. A. C. K. Jayathilake, “Assessing the Constraints Faced by Producers Along the Value Chain of Solid Organic Fertilizer in Sri Lanka”, Pp 340 - 344.

14. Prasangika, D. G., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and T. P. S. R. Guruge, “Valuing Cultural Amenities and Exploring the Role of Researches in Setting Priorities for Urban Coastal Ecosystem Conservation: Case of Negombo Lagoon in Sri Lanka”, Pp 350 - 354.

15. Withanage, S. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, P. H. Amerasinghe and H. A. C. K. Jayathilake, “Assessing Farmer Preferences for Quality Attributes Associated with Solid Organic Fertilizer”, Pp 385 - 389.

16th AGRES (09 – 10 November 2017)

16. Abeyrathne, A. H. M. T. G., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, M. D. S. T. De Croos and W. M. H. K.

Wijenayake, “Sustainable Livelihood and Market Chain Analysis of Giant Fresh Water Prawn Culture Based systems in Two Selected Reservoirs in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka”, Pp 206 - 210.

17. Amarasinghe, D. S. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and T. P. S. R. Guruge, “Mapping and Quantifying Recreational Services of Urban Coastal Wetlands: The Case of Negombo Lagoon in Sri Lanka”, Pp 234 – 238.

18. Amarasinghe, R. T. N., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and R. S. Dharmakeerthi, “Farmer Willingness-To-Pay for Ecofriendly Technologies to Reduce the Use of Chemical Fertilizer in Paddy Farming”, Pp 154 – 158.


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19. Chandrasiri, N. A. K. R. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and R. S. Dharmakeerthi, “Adoption of Eco-Friendly Technologies to Reduce Chemical Fertilizer Usage in Paddy Farming in Sri Lanka: An Expert Perception Analysis”, Pp 66 - 70.

20. Dilrukshi, R. M. N. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and T. P. S. R. Guruge, “Assessing Cultural

ecosystem Services at Community Level: The Case of Fishing Inhabitants in Negombo Lagoon, Sri Lanka”, Pp 114 – 118.

21. Millangoda, M. R. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and K. H. M. I. Karunarathne, “Cue Utilization

and Consumer’s Quality Perception with regard to Branded Milk Powder in Sri Lanka”, Pp 124 – 128.

22. Nayanathara, M. T. T. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Poverty Assessment on Asian Distribution of Economic Activity Using Integrated Poverty Index”, Pp 271 - 274

23. Rizmina, M. R. F. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Kano Analysis to Elicit Customer-Defined Quality of Powdered Milk Products in Sri Lanka”, Pp 178 – 182.

24. Samarasingha, D. V. S. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and R. S. Dharmakeerthi, “End-User Perceptions on the Intended Benefits and Costs of Eco-Friendly Technologies against the Application of Chemical Fertilizer in Paddy”, Pp 191 – 195.

25. Thilakarathna, P. H. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Eliciting Consumer Perceptions and

Willingness-To-Pay for Informational Labeling of Virgin Coconut Oil”, Pp 149 – 153. 15th AGRES (28 – 29 July 2016)

26. Ekanayake, E. M. C. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Informational Labels on Packaged

Rice: An Investigation into the Most Preferred Food Quality Attributes”, Pp 101 - 105.

27. Gunawardana, K. D. T. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Long Term Impact of Provision of Food Safety Information on Food Demand”, Pp 1 - 5.

28. Senarathne, L. P. S. S. G., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and T. P. S. R. Guruge, “An Assessment

of Ecosystem Services Offered by Negombo Estuary to Adjacent Hotels”, Pp 71 - 75.

29. Wathulanda, H. C. J., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, L. D. M. N. Lokuge, J. C. Edirisinghe, H. M. L. K. Herath, J. M. M. Udugama, K. D. R. R. Silva and T. Josephkumar, “Assessing Interrelationship Between Income and Food Consumption by Rural Households in Sri Lanka”, Pp 91 - 95.

30. Ranjan, K. R. H. M., T. P. S. R. Guruge, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and I. V. Kuruppu,

“Community Preference for Urban Coastal Ecosystem Conservation and Scenic Beauty”, Pp 26 - 30.

31. Surige, I. A., T. P. S. R. Guruge and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Assessment of the Factors Affecting Residential Land Prices in Negombo Area”, Pp 31 - 35.


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14th AGRES (25 – 26 July 2015)

32. Herath, H. M. K. N. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. M. N. Lokuge and H. M. L. K. Herath,

“Impact of Information Shocks on Consumer Preferences on Food Quality: Case of Milk Powder Products”, Pp 417 - 421.

33. Musfir, A. H. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath,

“Undernourishment in Developing Nations in Asia: An Empirical Investigation into Macroeconomic Links”, Pp 495 - 499.


J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath, “An Assessment of Ecosystem Services Offered by Negombo Estuary to Adjacent Fishing Households”, Pp 357 - 361.

35. Piyathilake, M. D. S. G., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, L. D. M. N. Lokuge, J. M. M. Udugama and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Consumer Demand for Food Quality: A Study Across Search, Experience and Credence Attributes of Powdered Milk”, Pp 445 - 449.

36. Ranasinghe, R. M. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, L. D. M. N. Lokuge and T. P. S. R. Guruge, “Effect of Provision of Information on Consumer Demand for Certification: a Case of HACCP in Eggs”, Pp 440 - 444.

37. Surwath, M. I. F., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, T. P. S. R. Guruge and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Worker Perceptions on Loss of Productivity Caused by Food and Waterborne Diseases: An Empirical Investigation” Pp 382 - 386.

38. Witharana, B. W. H. D. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama and T. P. S. R.

Guruge, “Farmer Perceptions and Responses to Overcome the Effects of Climate Change in Dry Zone Agricultural Systems in Sri Lanka”, Pp 490 - 494.

13th AGRES (07 - 08 August 2014)

39. De Silva, M. S. K., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath,

“Assessing the Production Vs. Price of Black Tea in Sri Lanka: An Application of Koyck’s Geometric-Lag Model”, Pp 11 - 15.

40. Fernando, B. A. L. K., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, J. M. M. Udugama and H.

M. L. K. Herath, “Assessing Technical Efficiency of Small-Scale Fishing Households in Sri Lanka”, Pp 31 - 35.

41. Rifnaz, M. B. M., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, T. P. S. R. Guruge, J. M. M.

Udugama and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Perceived Health Status of Consumers vs. Incorporation of Functional Ingredients into Their Diets”, Pp 111 - 115.

42. Ranathunga, D. M., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, T. P. S. R. Guruge, J. M. M. Udugama and J.

C. Edirisinghe, “Paying a Price Premium for Enhanced Food Safety & Quality: Examining the Case of Liquid Milk and Fruit Beverage Products”, Pp 96 - 100.


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43. Swannamali, M. M. N., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige and A. M. Perera, “An Economic Assessment

of Status Consumption of Women Consumers in Supermarket Settings”, Pp. 131 - 135

44. Thilakarathne, N. T., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Visual Presentation of Food Safety & Quality Attributes to Determine Relative Importance of Information for Consumer: Case of Yoghurt & Milk Powder Products”, Pp 145 - 149.

45. Dilrukshi, G. L. S., T. P. S. R. Guruge, U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Empirical Assessment on Local Branding Industry: Sector Performance, Competition & New Product Development on Business Performance”, Pp 16 - 20.

12th AGRES (30 - 31 May 2013)

46. Bandara, E. G. C. D., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, A. M. C. M. Attanayake

and J. C. Edirisinghe, “The Empirical Investigation on the Role of Agriculture Sector in Socio–Economic Development in Sri Lanka”, Pp 369 -373.

47. Chanika, W. W. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and S. M.

M. Ikram, “Management and Utilization of Wild Rice Relatives in Sri Lanka: Stakeholder Preferences”, Pp 374 -378.

48. Gamhewage, B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, M. S. S. Mendis, D. A. M. Perera,

J. M. M. Udugama and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Farmer Perception on Agricultural Policy: Case of Production and Marketing Policies in Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp 292 – 296.

49. Wasana, H. H. L., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. T. K. Herath, “HACCP Certified Agri-Food Processing Firms in Sri Lanka: Do They “Stay” or “Advance” With the Metasystem?”, Pp. 346 -350.

50. Weerasekara, N. D. K., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. T. K. Herath, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath “Incentives and Constraints for Bottle Drinking Water Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka to Adopt HACCP Food Safety and Quality Metasystem: A Discriminate Analysis”, Pp 429 – 433.

51. Dassanayake, D. M. C. S., S. M. M. Ikram, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe and J. M. M. Udugama, “Marketing Innovation in the Agribusiness Sector of Sri Lanka: An Empirical Investigation”, Pp 379 -383.

52. Madanayake, J. S. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Motives for Sri Lankan Agri-Food Processing Firms to Adopt Solid Waste Management Practices: A count Data Analysis”, Pp. 302 – 306.

53. Perera, H. S. R., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “The Role of Regulation on Adoption of Environmental Management Practices: A Discriminate Analysis”, Pp 409 – 413.

54. Saheeka, R. F., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige and A. M. C. M. Attanayake “Determinants of Dairy Product Consumption Patterns: The Role of Consumer Perception on Food Quality Attributes”, Pp 419 – 423.


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55. Herath, H. M. R. A., S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, R. D. N. Debarawatta, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J.

M. M. Udugama and B. Wijerathna, “Developing a Production and Socio- Economic Environment to Promote Urban Agriculture Within Kurunegala Municipal Council Limits”, Pp. 74 – 78.

11th AGRES (20 - 21 September 2011)

56. Gnanasena, D. D. T. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe and S. M. M. Ikram,

“Organizational Culture to Support Innovation in the Agribusiness Sector of Sri Lanka: An Exploratory Factor Analysis”, Pp. 221 – 225.

57. Jayalatyh, T. A., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, R. S. S.

Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Transforming Livelihood Assets into Livelihood Strategies: Baseline Analysis in Rural Agricultural Systems in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka”, Pp. 173 – 177.

58. Koralage, N. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama, “Assessing

Social Perceptions of Environmental Managers on Invasive Alien Species in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 149 – 153.

59. Rodrigo, E. L. R., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M.

Ikram, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Assessing the Willingness to Pay of Environment Managers for Sustainable Utilization of Protection Areas of Wild Rice Relatives in the Puttalam District”, Pp. 246 – 250.

60. Saranga, D. M. D. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, J. C.

Edirisinghe, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Assessing the Preferences of Environmental Managers for Sustainable Management of Wild Rice Relatives Protection Areas in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka”, Pp. 163 – 167.

61. Weerasooriya, L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, B. Wijerathne, S. M. M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama, “An Exploratory Assessment of Urban Agricultural Practices within the Kurunegala Municipal Council Limits “, Pp. 236 – 240.

62. Attanapola, W. M. L. K., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the

Factors Affecting the Extent to Which Consumers Incorporate Functional Ingredients in to Their Diets: A Case of Sri Lankan Urban Consumers”, Pp. 168 – 167.

63. Karandagoda, N. W., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Impact

of Food Safety Standards on Global Tea Marketing: A Gravity Model Approach”, Pp. 206 – 210.

64. Silva, W. G. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Consumer Perceptions on Liquid Food Products: An Empirical Analysis Based on Urban Households in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 231 – 235.


65. Anjalee, G. H. I., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Impact of Environmental

Altruism in the Adoption of Solid Waste Management Practices: Case of Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 261 – 265.


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66. Herath, H. M. T. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Consumer Preferences

for Socially Responsible Food Production Attributes: An Empirical Analysis Based on Urban Supermarket Setting in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 358 – 362.

67. Maqwool, A. K. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “An Economic Analysis on Social Networks and Ethnic Occupational Niches: Case of Paddy farming Sector in the Ampara District”, Pp. 294 - 298.

68. Yasarathne, R. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Farmer Preferences

for Cattle Traits and Adaptation to Climate Change: Assessing the Cattle Farming Systems in the Low Country Intermediate Zone in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 329 – 333.

69. Gunawarden, R. S. P. N., E. M. T. Bandaranayake, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and P. A. H. N.

Appuhamy, “Economics of Privatization of Extension Services for Coconut Cultivations in Sri Lanka: Identifying the Boundaries”, Pp. 309 – 313.

70. Printhika, B. L. D. S., R. M. M. I. Thibbotuwawa and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Impact of Samurdhi Poverty Alleviation Program on Household Welfare in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 304 – 308.

71. Weerakoon, W. R. W. M. A. P., N. R. P. Withana, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Recreational Use Value of Hurulu Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka: An Application of Contingent Valuation Method”, Pp. 299 – 303.


72. Anjana, G. H. D. N. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Environmental Altruism in the Sri Lankan

Agri-Food Processing Sector: An Empirical Investigation”, Pp. 1 – 5.

73. Bandara, B. M. D. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K. Pathiraja, “Assessing the Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility on Agricultural Exports: Case of Desiccated Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 86 – 90.

74. Dissanayake, D. R. R. W. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Economic Valuation of Genetic Resources of Wild Rice Relatives: Assessing the Preferences of Adjacent Community for In-Situ Conservation of Oryza granulata in Wavulpane Area”, Pp. 76 – 81.

75. Guruge, T. P. S. R. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Economic Valuation of Genetic Resources

of Wild Rice Relatives: Assessing the Preferences of Breeders for Setting the Priorities in Conservation Programs”, Pp. 17 – 21.

76. Ikram, S. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Economics of Food Safety: An Objective

Assessment of Sri Lankan Agri-food Processing Firms’ Incentives to Adopt HACCP”, Pp. 22 – 27.

77. Mangika, T. P. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K. Pathiraja,

“Exploring the Efficiency of Coconut Production in Sri Lanka: Where the Lazy Man’s Crop Lies?”, Pp. 43 – 48.


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78. Nanayakkara, K. U. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, P. M. E. K. Pathiraja and K. V. N. N.

Jayalath, “Impact of Agro Climatic Zone and Land Size on the Cost of Production of Coconuts in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Investigation”, Pp. 54 – 59.

79. Nushri, J. M. F. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath, P. M. E. K. Pathiraja and

S. Shanmugasuntharam, “The Political Economy of Edible Oil Imports in Sri Lanka: What We Can Learn From the Past?”, Pp. 112 – 116.

80. Priyadarshani, H. P. T. R. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Importance of Economic Incentives in Differentiating the Adopters from the Non-Adopters of Environmental Controls in the Sri Lankan Agri-Food Processing Sector: A Discriminant Analysis”, Pp. 65 – 69.

81. Sampath, I.V. A. R. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Motives for Agri-food Processors to

Adopt Solid Waste Management Practices: Case of Adoption of a System of 3R and ISO 14000”, Pp. 82 – 85.


82. Ariyarathna, M. K. R. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Seasonal Closure of the Inlet of Chilaw

Lagoon: Assessing the Socio-Economic Impacts on the Livelihood of Fishing Community “, Pp. 1 – 5.

83. Chandrasena, R. P. S. H., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K.

Pathiraja, “An Assessment of Impact of Land Size on Productivity: Case of Coconut Plantation in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 89 - 95.

84. Dilrukshi, E. A. A., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and H. Shanmugasuntharam, “Assessing the Price Behavior of Fresh Milk Industry in the Main Agro-Climatic/Land-Use Production Zones in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 96 - 102.

85. Hemarathne, N. A. R. V. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and W. K. G. K. S. Weerasinghe, “ICT

and the Firm: Assessing the Trends and Perspective in the Corporate Tea Sector in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 12 – 18.

86. Jayawardana, H. P. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, P. M. E. K. Pathiraja and K. V. N. N.

Jayalath, “An Ex-post Evaluation on Adoption of a Technology: Case of Virgin Coconut Oil Expeller in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 103 - 109.

87. Katugampola, M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Impact of Mode of Regulation

to Adopt HACCP in the Tea and Dairy Processing Firms in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 115 - 121.

88. Lakni, W. A. K. I. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Empirical Analysis Based on Kano’s Method in Understanding Customer-defined Quality of Milk Powder, Pp. 24 – 31.

89. Perera, B. C. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Firms Compliance to Environmental Regulations: Case of Desiccated Coconut Processing Sector in Sri Lanka, Pp. 32 – 37.


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90. Perera, K. N. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and H. Shanmugasuntharam, “Consumer

Confidence on Food Safety: Assessing the Dimensions of “Optimism” and “Pessimism”, Pp. 38 – 43.

91. Reginald, R. T., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and M. R. Motha, “Preferential Segmentations of Milk Powder Attributes Based on Demographic Profiles: A Conjoint Analysis Approach”, Pp. 44 - 49.

92. Tennakoon, T. M. S. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. D. Kariyawasam, “Assessing Consumer Selection of Food Safety Information Sources in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 50 – 56.

93. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Incentives for Firms to Adopt Solid Waste Management Controls: Case of Fruit and Vegetable Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 57 - 64.

94. Weerasinghe, W. G. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K. Pathiraja, “An Assessment of Status of Technology Adoption in the Coir Fiber Industry in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 65 - 74.

95. Weerawardana, W. P. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, P. M. E. K. Pathiraja and K. V. N. N.

Jayalath, “Economics Behind Coconut Land Fragmentation in Sri Lanka: Private Perceptions and the Role of Regulation”, Pp. 75 - 82.

96. Krishanthi D. P. M., T. D. Marawila and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Self Sufficiency in Rice

versus Inefficiencies in Price: An Econometric Approach for Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 83 - 88.

07th AGRES (23 - 24 October 2007)

97. Jayalatharachchi, M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Regulation and Agribusinesses:

Contemporary Issues Facing the Fruit and Dairy Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 181 – 186.

98. Kanuwana, K. P. N. G., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. K. Kariyawasam, “Quality Assurance in the Tea Processing Sector in Sri Lanka: What Incentives Matter for Firms to Adopt HACCP?”, Pp. 191 – 196.

99. Rajapakse, R. M. C. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake, “A

Situation Analysis on Quality Assurance in Tea Industry in Sri Lanka: Are We Ready to Accept the Challenge”, Pp. 213 – 219.

100. Wijesinghe, W. A. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. K. Kariyawasam, “Adoption of Food

Safety Metasystems and the Role of Market, Government and Judiciary: Case of Dairy Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 175 – 180.

101. Wijesundara, J. H., J. C. Edirisinghe, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. M. Perera, “Education

and Poverty in the Rural Households: Evidence from the Kurunegala District in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 150 – 153.


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06th AGRES (22 - 23 November 2006)

102. Abeysinghe, K. A. U. A. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Exploring the Impact of Television on

Consumer Perceptions Towards Bird Flu Disease “, Pp. 1 – 5.

103. Atukorala, A. C. H., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. D. R. R. Silva and G. A. P. Chandrasekera, “Assessing the Status of Food Security of Subsistence Paddy Farming Households in the Kegalle and Gampaha Districts in Sri Lanka, Pp. 17 – 23.

104. Dharmarathna, K. P. D. U., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, G. A. P. Chandrasekara and K. D. R. R.

Silva, “Assessing the Status of Food Security of Paddy Farming Sector in the Gampaha and Kegalle Districts in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 37 – 40.

105. Fernando, W. J. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Perceptions on Quality

of Different Milk Products Using Caswell’s Classification on Intrinsic Food Quality Attributes“, Pp. 47 – 52.

106. Hewawitharana, N. U. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Perceived Perceptions of

Consumers Towards the Performance of Food System: The Case of Bakery Food Processing Sector in the Gampaha District in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 53 – 58.

107. Kularatne, S. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Exploring Incentives for the Adoption of

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points in Fruit and Vegetable Processing Industry in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 70 – 75.

108. Peiris, N. E. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Performance of Food System

Towards Consumer Welfare: The Case of Fruit Processing Sector in the North Western Province in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 79 – 83.

109. Perera, P. C. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Information Seeking

Behavior on Food and Nutrition“, Pp. 92 – 95. 110. Premarathna, R. G. J., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake,

“Perceptions and Preferences of Potential Visitors to Use Up-Country Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka as Sites of Eco-Tourism“, Pp. 84 – 91.

111. Ariyaratne, G. S. D. P. C., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Benefits, Costs and Constraints Analysis of HACCP by Tea Processing Industry of Sri Lanka, Pp. 288 – 292.

112. Athukorala, A. R. J., K. P. D. Siriwardhane, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. J. B. A. Jayasekera,

“Assessing Consumer Preferences on Characters of Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.)“, Pp. 190 – 197. 113. Bandara, B. W. M. M. S., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Do

Coconut Auctions Offer a Fair Price to Producers? Evidence from Colombo and Regional Coconut Auctions in Beliatta and Kuliyapitiya”, Pp. 24 – 28.


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114. Weerakoon, W. M. C. S., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An

Empirical Investigation on the Demographic Characteristics of Specialized Visitors, Preferences and Their Perceptions to Use Up-Country Tea Plantations as Sites of Nature Tourism” , Pp. 365 – 370.


115. Fassy, F. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and W. Wickramasingha, “Assessing the Impact of

Retail and Wholesale Market Prices on Farmer Decision Making Behavior on the Cultivation of Up-Country Vegetables in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 169 – 175.

116. Gonapinuwala, L. H. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Factors Affecting Consumer Decision

Making Behavior on Consumption of Beverage Products“, Pp. 187 – 190. 117. Hameed, R. L. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Economical Analysis on Inter-District

Integration of Rice Markets in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 145 – 148. 118. Illipangamuwa, M. E. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Economic Analysis on the Adoption

of Integrated Pest Management Techniques by Coconut Growers in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 203 – 208. 119. Kariyawasam, S. D. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Attitudes Towards

Attributes of Quality: The Case of Consumption of Tetra Packed Milk in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 141 – 144.

120. Karunanayake, M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Perceptions

Towards the Risks Associated with Food and Waterborne Diseases in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 191 – 195. 121. Rajapakse, S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Economic Impact of Adoption of the Sri Lankan

Standards (SLS) on Plant and Product Exit in the Fruit Processing Sector in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 163 – 168.

122. Samaraweera, D. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Farmer Attitudes Towards

Adoption of Integrated Pest Management Techniques in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 153 – 157. 123. Senevirathne, U. I., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and U. E. K. Gangoda, “Assessing Customer

Perceived Value on Farm Machinery: The Case of Two-Wheel and Four-Wheel Tractor Market in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 86 – 90.

124. Somarathne, M. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Analysis of Role of Agriculture in

Economic Development in Sri Lanka (1970 – 2003)“, Pp. 129 – 132.


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RESOURCE PERSON FOR INSTITUTIONAL & CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

(SINCE 2005)

STAFF DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION MANAGEMENT

EVE

Institutional & Program Evaluations

OVERSEAS

❑ Chair of the Review Panel – appointed by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh

under its Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) for Program Reviews at the

University of Dhaka, Dhaka, BANGLADESH

o Institute of Statistical Research & Training (IRST) – from 13 - 15 May 2017

o Institute of Business Administration (IBA) – from 16 - 18 May 2017

o Institute of Nutrition & Food Technology (INFT) – from 20 - 22 May 2017



University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, BANGLADESH from 19 - 21 June 2016.



American International University of Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka, BANGLADESH from 23 - 31

May 2016

o Faculty of Electrical & Electronics - from 24 - 26 May 2017

o Faculty of Business Administration – from 28 – 30 May 2016


under its Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) for a Program Review of the

Faculty of Business Administration and Management, Patuakhali Science and Technology

University, BANGLADESH from 17 – 21 January 2014.

❑ Chair of the Review Panel – appointed by the Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN) to review

the International Distance Education Accreditation League (IDEAL) based in Tacurong City,

Mindana, PHILIPPINES from 26 – 27 January 2013.

❑ APQN / INQAAHE Workshop on Good Practices in Quality Assurance - Organized by the Asia

Pacific Quality Network and International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher

Education – Held at the NIAD-UE Takebashi Office, Tokyo, JAPAN, 25 - 26 October 2011.


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SRI LANKA

❑ Chairman of the Institutional Review Panel – appointed by the Secretary, Ministry of Higher

Education to consider the appropriateness of the Horizon College of Business & Technology

(Pvt.) Ltd. for Degree Awarding Status.

❑ Chairman of Review Panel – Accreditation of Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education

(CTHE) program of the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) – Appointed by the

University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.

❑ Member of the Review Panel – appointed by the National Science and Technology Commission

(NASTEC) to review the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF) [from 15th July to 15th

October 2013].

❑ Program Review Panel – Higher Education for Twenty First Century (HETC), Ministry of

Higher Education:

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Degree Program – Faculty of Law, Sir John Kotelawala Defence

University (05th & 09th May 2014).

• Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Degree Program – Faculty of Law, University of Colombo (29 – 31

July 2013).

• Entrepreneurship and Management Degree Program – Faculty of Management, Uva

Wellassa University (22 – 24 January 2013).

• Higher National Diploma in Agriculture (HNDA) – Advanced Technological Institute,

Ampara (29 – 31 May 2012)

❑ Program Review Panel – appointed by the Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education to consider

the appropriateness of the proposed B.Sc. (Agriculture) degree in Agro Industry Management by

the Aquinas University College.

❑ Subject Review Panel – Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council (QAAC) of the

University Grants Commission, Ministry of Higher Education:

• Dept. of Management & Organization Studies, University of Colombo (24 – 26 Feb. 2010)

• Dept. of Economics, Eastern University of Sri Lanka (07 – 09 September 2009)

• Dept. of Social Sciences, Eastern University of Sri Lanka (19 – 21 July 2009)

• Dept. of Entrepreneurship, University of Ruhuna, (15 - 17 June 2009)

• Dept. of Christian and Islamic Civilization, University of Jaffna, (8 - 10 June 2009)

• Dept. of Economics, University of Jaffna, (18 - 20 May 2009)

• Dept. of Marketing, University of Ruhuna, (17 - 19 November 2008)


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• Dept. of Agricultural Economics, University of Jaffna, (15 - 17 September 2008)

• Dept. of Management, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka (28 – 30 July 2008)

• Dept. of Management, Eastern University of Sri Lanka (16 – 18 June 2008)

• Dept. of Agric. Economics, Eastern University of Sri Lanka (25 – 27 June 2007)

❑ Expert Reviewer – Review the proposal for the MBA in Food and Agri Business Management

forwarded by the Dept. of Agribusiness Management, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

❑ Expert Reviewer – Review the curricular of B.Sc. (Agricultural Sciences & Management) degree

program of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

❑ Expert Reviewer – Review the curricular of B.Sc. (Entrepreneurship & Management) degree

program of the Faculty of Management, Uva-Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.

Workshops / Seminars / Training Programs Organized by

National Universities & Other Higher Educational Institutes in Sri Lanka

❑ Intensive Training Program: “Curriculum Development”: Organized by the Department of

Commerce, Faculty of Management Studies & Finance, University of Jaffna, 02 – 04 March

2020.

❑ Workshop: “Curriculum Development and Strengthning the Strategic Brand Identify”:

Organized by the Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya at the Hotel Clarion,

Kiribathgoda, 17th July 2019.

❑ Short Course: “Application of Project Management Principles for Professional Development”

– for the Academic and Administrative Staff Members of the WUSL with the funds from HETC

Project on 16th November and 07th & 14th December 2012 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura

premises).

❑ Intensive Teaching Methodology Training Program: Organized by the National Youth Corps

(NYC) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development (Phase I: 30 – 31 January and

06 – 07 February 2014) (Phase II: 24 – 25 March and 08 – 09 April 2014).

❑ Intensive Training Course: “Teaching Methodology”: Organized by the “Higher Education for

the Twenty-First Century” (HETC) Project for the Assistant Lecturers in the Advanced

Technological Institutes of Sri Lanka (SLIATE).

Batch 1

• Phase I: at the Hotel Janaki, Colombo 5 – from 6th to 8th July 2012

• Phase II: at the HARTI, Colombo 7 – from 25th to 27th July 2012


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Batch 2

• Phase I: at the Chintana Center, Nainamadama – from 21st to 23rd September 2012

• Phase II: at the Chintana Center, Nainamadama – from 10th to 12th October 2012

❑ Workshop: “Curriculum Revision – B.Sc. Food Science & Technology”: Organized by the

Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya under the Quality Innovation Grant (QIG) from

the “Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century” (HETC) Project of the Ministry of Higher

Education funded by the World Bank, Oak Ray Regency Hotel, Gatambe, Kandy, 21 – 22 March

2013.

❑ Workshop: “Academic Staff Development in the Faculties of Science, Commerce &

Management, Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Kelaniya”:

University Development Grant (UDG) from the “Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century”

(HETC) Project of the Ministry of Higher Education funded by the World Bank.

• Workshop I: Faculty of Commence & Management – 27th February 2013

• Workshop II: Faculty of Humanities – 03rd March 2013

• Workshop III: Faculty of Commence & Management – 11th March 2013

• Workshop IV: Faculty of Social Sciences – 14th March 2013

• Workshop V: Faculty of Humanities –19th March 2013

• Workshop VI: Faculty of Social Sciences – 03rd April 2013

❑ Workshop: “External Quality Assessment of Postgraduate Institutes and Graduate Faculties in

Universities”: Organized by the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council (QAAC) of the

UGC, Hotel Janaki, Colombo – on 01st February 2013.

❑ Workshop: “Sharing and Learning for the Future”: Organized by the “Higher Education for the

Twenty-First Century” (HETC) Project for the Competitive Grants Reviewers, Hotel Janaki,

Colombo – on 15th May 2012.

❑ Staff Development Workshop: “Motivating Students and Innovative Teaching Techniques in

Higher Education”

• Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) – 17th August 2018

• Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) – 23rd March 2018

• National School of Business Management (NSBM) Green University – 02nd June 2017

• University of Visual & Performing Arts – 10th January 2016

• Horizon Campus, Malabe – 25th September 2015

• Faculty of Applied Science, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka – 08th May 2014

• Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya – 03rd February 2014

• Academic Staff from National Universities in Bangladesh – at the Postgraduate Institute

of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya – 06th February 2012


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• OKI International School, Wattala – 10th November 2011 AND 28th January 2012.

• Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka – 14th October 2011

• South Asian Institute of Technology & Medicine (SAITM) – 18th June 2011

• Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education – 24th June 2010

• Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology – 10th June 2010

• Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Open University of Sri Lanka – 03rd June 2010

• Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education – 18th May 2010

• Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute – 13th May 2010

• Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa – 11th March 2010

• General Sir John Kotalawela Defense University – 08th January 2010

• Faculty of Visual Arts, University of Visual & Performing Arts – 26th June 2009

• Internal Quality Assurance Unit, University of Ruhuna – 19th February 2009

• Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka– 24th December 2008

• Staff Development Centre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura – 21st November 2008

• Staff Development Centre, Uva Wellassa University – 17th November 2008

• Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna – 13th October 2008

• Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, University of Ruhuna - 09th October 2008

❑ Staff Development Workshops / Seminars on Other Themes:

Title Organized By Date

“Outcome-based Education –

Learner Centered Teaching”

Department of Chemistry

University of Ruhuna

03 and 10

September 2020

“Online Teaching and

Digital-based Assessment”

Faculty of Agriculture &

Plantation Management,


29 June 2020

“Capacity Development Program

on Student-Centered Teaching

and Outcome-Based Education”

Faculty of Science,

University of Kelaniya

27April / 04 May

2020

“Residential Workshop on

Business Communication”

National School of Business

Management (NSBM Green

University) @ Taj Bentota Resort & Spa

08th February 2020

“Workshop on Student

Assessments”

Faculty of Social Sciences &

Humanities

University of Sri Jayewardenpura

23 November 2019

“Workshop on Student-Centered

Learning Practices”

Faculty of Management Studies and

Commerce,

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

27 November 2019


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“Workshop on Curriculum

Development”

Department of Chemistry,


17 July 2019

“Training Curriculum Review and

Development Committee on OBE-

based Curriculum Development”

Faculty of Management Studies and

Commerce,


04 – 05 July 2019

“Innovative Teaching Methods” Sri Lanka Institute of

Information Technology (SLITT)

01st March 2019

“Classroom Management” Sri Lanka Institute of


08th February 2019

“Lesson Planning” Sri Lanka Institute of


10th October 2018



10th August 2018

“Research Methodology & Ethics”

Horizon Campus, Malambe 28th June 2018

“Time Management &

Classroom Management”

Horizon Campus, Malambe 22nd June 2018

“Assessment in Higher Education”

Horizon Campus, Malambe 22nd May 2018

“Lesson Planning”

Horizon Campus, Malambe 15th May 2018

“Lesson Planning” Sri Lanka Institute of


06th March 2018

“Innovative Teaching Methods”

Horizon Campus, Malambe 06th March 2018

“Student Motivation &

Classroom Management”

Horizon Campus, Malambe 27th February 2018

“Curriculum Development” Faculty of Social Sciences &

Humanities

University of Sri Jayewardenpura

26th February 2018



16th February 2018


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“Innovative Teaching Methods” National School of Business

Management (NSBM Green

University)

26th January 2018

“Student Motivation” Sri Lanka Institute of


23rd January 2018

“Lesson Planning” National School of Business

Management (NSBM)

18th August 2017

“Classroom Management” National School of Business

Management (NSBM)

30th June 2017

“Innovative Teaching Methods” National School of Business

Management (NSBM)

09th June 2017

“Classroom Management”

Regent International School, Gampaha 10th June 2016

“Curriculum Development”

National Institute of

Business Management (NIBM)

Held at: Hotel Renuka, Colombo 3

07th & 08th

January 2016


South Asian Institute of

Technology & Medicine

27th November

2015

“Classroom Management &

Situation Analysis”



02nd October 2015

“Guidance to Train

Undergraduates”

Department of Applied Nutrition,


17th September

2015


Horizon Campus, Malabe 04th September

2015

“Effective Classroom

Management”

Horizon Campus, Malabe 14th August 2015

“Developing Soft Skills of

Academic Staff”

Faculty of Humanities and

Social Sciences,


08th April 2015

“Quality Assurance in

Universities”

Staff Development Centre,

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

07th April 2015


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“Role of Research, Ethics, and

Proposal Development”

University of the

Visual & Performing Arts

01st June 2014

“Research Proposals & Design”



13th December

2013

“Curriculum Design and Revision”



06th December

2013

“Assessment and Evaluation”



11th October 2013

“Evolving a Methodology for

Evaluation and Assessment in

Disciplines in Humanities”

Faculty of Humanities,


19th July 2013

“Portfolio Preparation and

Teaching Methods”



12th July 2013

“Career Guidance and

Counselling”

Faculty of Social Sciences,


04th July 2013

“Teaching Practice” University of the


19th May 2013

“Innovative Teaching Methods to

Develop Soft Skills of Students”


Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

17th May 2013

“Preparation of Portfolio”



26th April 2013

“Introduction to Assessment and

Evaluation”

University of the


17th March 2013

“Research Proposals Design,

Scientific Writing,

Communication for Publication of

Research”



15th March 2013

“Assessment of Learning:

Purposes, General Principles and

Types of Tests”



08th February 2013


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“Teaching Methods”

University of the


13th January 2013


University of the


06th January 2013

“Teaching Philosophy and

Teaching Portfolio”

University of the


16th December

2012

“Training Needs &

Target Population”

University of the


09th December

2012

“Training Program on

Peer Review”

Faculty of Medicine

University of Peradeniya

27th April 2012

“Professional Development &

Time Management”



18th April 2012

“Peer Review &

Student Feedback”



30th March 2012

“Effective Lesson Planning:

Use of Blooms Taxonomy”

Faculty of Architecture

University of Moratuwa

10th March 2012

“Research Methodology”



29th February 2012

“Effective Lesson Planning:

Use of Blooms Taxonomy”

Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture

University of Peradeniya

05th February 2012

“Teaching Practice”



30th January 2012

“Skills Lesson Planning”



05th January 2012

“Classroom Management &

Lesson Planning”

University of the


29th December

2011

“Teaching /Learning Resources”



11th & 21st

November 2011


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“Marking Test Items and

Designing Tests”



13th October 2011



Types of Tests”



07th October 2011

“Role of an Academician”



26th September

2011

“Marking Test Items and

Designing Tests”



15th October 2010



Types of Tests”



08th October 2010

“Preparing a Course Structure to

Facilitate Innovate Teaching and

Effective Assessment”

Gampaha Wickramarachchi

Ayurveda Institute, Yakkala

23rd June 2010

“Developing Skills for

Self-Learning”

Faculty of Arts,

University of Jaffna

20th March 2010

“Role and Responsibilities of the

Academic Staff”

University of the


28th December

2009

“Teaching Methods &

Assessment”


University of Uva Wellassa

13th and 14th July

2009

“Lecture Planning &

Teaching Methods”


University of Uva Wellassa

01st and 2nd June

2009

“Preparation of an

Effective Exam Paper”



15th May 2009

“The Role, Duties and Work

Norms of a University Teacher”

University of the


29th March 2009

“Improving the Effectiveness of

Lectures & Learning in Teams”



27th March 2009


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DELEGATE / INVITED PARTICIPANT TO PROGRAMS

OVERSEAS

❑ Workshop: “Policy Analyses in Environmental Economics” - Organized by the SANDEE – held

at the AIT Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 22nd to 24th May 2011.

❑ 3rd International Rice Congress (IRRC 2010) - Organized by the International Rice Research

Institute – National Convention Centre, Hanoi, Vietnam, 8 – 12 November 2010.

❑ TERI–SANDEE–IRI–BC3 Training Program on Climate Risk Management for Development -

Organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) – New Delhi, India, 08th to 11th February

2010.

❑ 10th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS 2010) - Organized by the Ministry of

Environment & Forests, Government of India and World Sustainable Development Forum –

Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, India, 05th to 07th February 2010.

❑ SAWTEE – SANEM South Asian Training Program on CGE Modeling - Organized by the South

Asia Watch on Trade, Economics & Environment (SAWTEE) and South Asian Network on

Economic Modeling (SANEM) – Kathmandu, Nepal, 18st to 23rd April 2009.

❑ 10th Annual Global Development Conference - Organized by the Global Development

Network (GDN) in partnership with Arab Fund for Economic & Social Development (AFESD) –

Kuwait, 01st to 05th February 2009.

❑ 17th Research & Training Workshop - Organized by the South Asian Network for Development

& Environmental Economics (SANDEE) and United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) –

Godavari Village Resort, Kathmandu, Nepal, 09th to 13th December 2008.

❑ Workshop: “Program Evaluation” - Organized by the SANDEE and UNEP – held at the Asian

Institute of Technology (AIT) Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 04th July 2008.

❑ 16th Research & Training Workshop - Organized by the SANDEE and UNEP – held at the AIT

Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 30th June to 03rd July 2008.

❑ Workshop: “Climate Science & Policy” - Organized by the SANDEE and UNEP – held at the

AIT Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 12th & 13th January 2008.

❑ 15th Research & Training Workshop - Organized by the SANDEE and UNEP – held at the AIT

Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 08th to 11th January 2008.


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❑ Workshop: “Environmental Economics & Policy: Research and Writing” - Organized by the

SANDEE and the IUCN Bangladesh – held at the Bangladesh Centre for Development &

Management (BCDM), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 6th to 10th September 2007.

❑ Short Course: “Environmental Economics & Natural Resource Management” - Organized by

the SANDEE and UNEP – held at the AIT Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 30th April

to 17th May 2007.

❑ International Workshop: “Trade Liberalization and Food Security in South Asia” - Organized

by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) – held at the National Agriculture

Science Center, Pusa, New Delhi, India, 8th and 9th June 2006.

SRI LANKA

Task Organized By Date

Workshop on Capacity

Development of Members

Gampaha District Co-operative Council 28 August

2020

Workshop on Capacity

Development of Directors

Sri Lanka Coconut Producers’

Co-operative Society Limited

@ Sundale Hotel, Divulapitiya

05 October

2019

SAARC Regional Training on

“Safe and Sustainable

Vegetable Value Chain

Development in South Asia”

SAARC Agriculture Centre, Center on Integrated

Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific

(CIRDAP) & the Department of Agriculture,

Sri Lanka

28th July – 01st

August 2019

Keynote Speech on

“Governance in Cooperatives”

Matara District Chairman’s Conference,

Sanasa Education Campus @ NILWALA

Education College, Akuressa

07 – 08 March

2019

Plenary Session on

“Role of Women:

Change for Better”

Sanasa Uththamavi Movement

@ SANASA Campus, Paragammana

08th March

2019

Plenary Session on

“Food Security: Global

Challenge and

Prospects for the Nation”

Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association

(SAEA) @ Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian

Resrarch & Training Institute, Colombo 07

22nd February

2019


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Workshop on

Training of Trainers

“Developing Businesses in

Resource Recovery and Reuse”

International Water Management Institute

@ Battaramulla, Colombo

19 – 27 July

2018

Workshop on

“Successful Execution of

Agriculture Insurance Schemes

in Sri Lanka”

Sanasa Insurance Company (Pvt.) Ltd., For

Royal Monitory Authority, Bhutan

@ Sanasa University

06th May 2018

Workshop on

“Project Management

Theory & Applications for

Professional Development”

Sanasa Insurance Company (Pvt.) Ltd.

@ Postgraduate Institute of Management (PMI)

20th March

2018

Workshop on

“Enterprise Risk Management”

Sanasa Insurance Company (Pvt.) Ltd.

@ Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI)

30th November

2017

National Conference on

Rural Tourism – 2017

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, National

Productivity Secretariat


23 – 24

February 2017

Workshop on

“Project Management”

Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka ((RRISL),

Agalawatte

30th November

2015

WILDLANKA Symposium –

2015

“Wetlands for Wildlife

Conservation”

Department of Wildlife Conservation

@ Regent Hotel, Malabe

03rd August

2015

National Consultation

Workshop

“Key Challenges &

Opportunities for Food

Security Policies in Sri Lanka”

Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) & International

Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

16th & 17th

July 2015

National Agri Tourism

Conference 2014

“Development and Promotion

of Agri Tourism Education and

Industry in Sri Lanka”

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,

National Productivity Secretariat


17th & 18th

February 2014


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Regional Workshop:

“Operationalizing of City

Cluster Economic

Development in Sri Lanka:

Rubber Working Sessions”

Asian Development Bank and the

Australian Government (AUSAID) –

Hilton Colombo

21st March

2013

National Consultation

Workshop:

“Regional Economics of

Climate Change in South Asia

(RECCSA): Adaptation and

Impact Assessment”

Asian Development Bank and the Ministry of

Environment of Sri Lanka

@ Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo

25th September

2012

Training Program for

Officers in NDB:

“Marketing Strategies for

Small & Medium Scale Food &

Beverage Sector in Sri Lanka”

Outreach Centre – Faculty of Livestock,

Fisheries & Nutrition, WUSL & Institute of

Bankers of Sri Lanka

@ NDB Auditorium, Colombo 2

26th June 2012

“How to Prepare for an Exam

With a Relax Mind”

Gampaha Wickramarachchi

Ayurveda Institute, Yakkala

24th May 2012

Seminar:

“Plantation Managers

Perceptions on Working

Environment”

Plantation Communities Project

(PCP II)of the World University Services of

Canada (WUSC)

@ Hatton – Dikoya Planters Club &

Bogawanthalawa Planters Club

28th February

2012

Workshop:

“Fundamentals of

Project Management”

Young Scientists Forum of the

National Science and Technology Commission

(NASTEC) @ HARTI Auditorium, Colombo 7

28th October

2011

Workshop:

“Effective Proposal Writing”

National Science Foundation (NSF) –

Maitland Place, Colombo 7

20th October

2011

Training Program for

Officers in NDB:

“Operations and Issues in

Agribusiness Sector in

Sri Lanka”

Outreach Centre – Faculty of Livestock,

Fisheries & Nutrition, WUSL & Institute of

Bankers of Sri Lanka @ NDB Auditorium,

Colombo 2

19th September

&

10th October

2011


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Planning Workshop:

“Mainstreaming

Agrobiodiversity Conservation

and Use in Sri Lankan

Agro-ecosystems for

Livelihoods & Adaptation to

Climate Change”

Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka /

Global Environmental Facility (GEF)

@ Berajaya Hotel,

Mount Lavinia

01st & 02nd

September

2011

Planning Workshop:

“Mainstreaming

Agrobiodiversity Conservation

and Use in Sri Lankan Agro-

ecosystems for Livelihoods &

Adaptation to Climate

Change”

Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka / Global

Environmental Facility (GEF)

@ Berajaya Hotel, Mount Lavinia

26th & 27th July

2011

International Biodiversity Day

Celebration Seminar

“Forest Biodiversity”

Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka

@ Construction Equipment Training Centre

(CETRAC), Battaramulla

23rd June 2011

Coordinating Workshop on

Food Security:

“Identification of Research

Gaps and Priorities”

National Science Foundation (NSF) of Sri Lanka

@ Hotel Galadari, Colombo

21st & 22nd

June 2011

Workshop:

“Identification of Socio-

Economic Research Issues in

the Agrarian Sector”

Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and

Training Institute (HARTI)

@ Narayanasamy Conference Hall, HARTI

04th June 2011

Enumerator Training Program:

“FLFN, University of Calgary,

IDRC Aquaculture Project”

Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition

@ at the Small Fishers’ Federation, Chilaw

27th to 31st

May 2011

National Workshop:

“Green Accounting and Forest

Sector Valuation in Sri Lanka”

Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka

@ Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Rajagiriya

22nd December

2010

Panel of Judges:

“Research Symposium - 2010”

Uva Wellassa University

Passara Road, Badulla

16th September

2010


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National Workshop:

“Mainstreaming Biodiversity

Conservation and Sustainable

Use for Improved Human

Nutrition & Wellbeing”

Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka / Global

Environmental Facility (GEF)

@ Berajaya Hotel, Mount Lavinia

16th & 17th

August 2010

Inception Workshop:

“Designing an Integrated

Financing Strategy for

Sustainable Land Management

in Sri Lanka”

Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka /

GN/UNCCD and UNDP

@ Waters Edge, Battaramulla

29th & 30th

July 2010

Research Forum:

“Reviewing the Research Trust

on Socio Economics & Crop

Production”

Coconut Research Institute

of Sri Lanka (CRISL), Lunuwila

19th February

2010

Guest Speech:

“International Markets for

Coconut: Opportunities and

Challenges”

Sri Lanka Coconut Producers

Co-operative Society Ltd.

23rd December

2009

Expert Consultation:

“Assessing Urban Recreation

in Sri Lanka: Case of

Diyawanna Oya

Wetland Area”

Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka and South

Asian Network for Development &

Environmental Economics (SANDEE)

07th August

2009

Training Program:

“GCE (A/L)

Agriculture New Curriculum”

Faculty of Agriculture &

Plantation Management

and FAPM, WUSL

27th July 2009

Training Program:

“Regional Environmental

Awareness Program”

Federation of Chamber of Commerce & Industry

of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) and the World

Conservation Union (IUCN)

03rd April 2008

Training Program:

“Cashew Cultivation”

National Institute of

Plantation Management (NIPM)

and FAPM, WUSL

26th January to

10th May 2008

Guest Speech:

“Enhancing the

Lecturing Skills”

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) @

Galadari Hotel, Colombo

04th January

2008


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Workshop:

“Research Methods &

Data Analysis”

Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities,

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale

19th December

2007

Workshop:

“Performance Indicators for

Quality Assurance in

Distance Higher Education”

Distance Education Modernization Project

(DEMP) of the Ministry of Higher Education

@ BMICH, Colombo

14th to 16th

August 2007

Workshop:

“Curriculum Revision”

Faculty of Agriculture,

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

@ Hotel Hilltop, Kandy

22nd December

2006

Workshop:

“Use of SPSS for Data

Analysis”



29th to 30th

July 2006

Consultative Workshop:

“Corporate Planning”


@ Silva’s Beach Hotel, Negombo

17th March

2006

ACADEMIC & INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORK

AT WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA

Directing & Coordinating of Committees

Current

❑ Course Director - Master of Agri-Enterprise & Technology Management – Faculty of

Agriculture & Plantation management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

❑ Member – Board of Study

❑ Diploma in Food Business & Marketing – Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation

Management.

❑ Diploma in Information Technology – Information & Communication Centre,

Makandura, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

❑ Certificate in Computer Applications and Skills – Information & Communication Centre,

Makandura, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.


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❑ Committee Member

❑ Internal Quality Assurance Unit of the WUSL

❑ Strategic & Corporate Planning Committee of the WUSL

❑ Policy Development of the WUSL

Past

❑ Chairman – Senate Sub Committee on Research & Higher Degrees – Wayamba University of

Sri Lanka

❑ Course Director – Professional Diploma in Teaching Technology & Methodology – Staff

Development Center, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

❑ Course Director – Higher Diploma in Teaching Methodology & Education Management – Staff

Development Center, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

❑ Course Director – Certificate Course of Staff Development – accredited by the University Grant

Commission as an Induction Program for Probationary Lecturers in National University System

in Sri Lanka:

• Intake I – December 2006 to September 2007

• Intake II – December 2007 to September 2008

• Intake III – January to October 2009

• Intake IV – March to November 2010

• Intake V – February to October 2011

• Intake VI – May to November 2012

• Intake VII – November 2013 to April 2014

❑ Course Director – Certificate Course in Web Design & Development – in collaboration with

the Information & Communication Centre, Makandura Premises (Intake I – November 2011 to

March 2012)

❑ Member – Board of Study

❑ Master of Business Administration – Faculty of Business Studies & Finance [2009 –

2012].

❑ Higher Diploma in Insurance – Faculty of Business Studies & Finance.

❑ Diploma in Insurance – Faculty of Business Studies & Finance.

❑ President of the Wayamba University Teachers’ Association (WUTA) (2006 and 2007)


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❑ Co-in-Charge – Publication and Editorial Committee – International Conference on “Advances

in Tea – 2017” (AITea 2017), 12-13 August 2017, BMICH, Colombo.


• Senate Sub-Committee on “Academic Development & Planning, Scholarship & Ethics”

• Senate Sub-Committee on “Leave & Awards”

• Senate Sub-Committee on “Internal Quality Assurance”

• Wayamba University Research Committee (WURC)

• To prepare the “Work Norms to Academic / Non-Academic Staff Members” of the WUSL

• Preparation of the “Corporate Plan” of the WUSL (2013 – 2017; 2006 – 2008)

❑ Program Coordinator – “Memorandum of Understanding between WUSL & University of

Guelph, Canada” signed on 15th February 2006.

At the Faculty Level


• Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC) – Chairman [2018]

• Curriculum Revision Committee (CRM)

• Academic Publication Committee

• Proposal Development Group – AHEAD Project [2018]

• Proposal Development for the IRQUE Project [2005/06]

❑ Faculty Representative to the University

• Career Guidance Unit (CGU) [2006 – 2008]

• Library Acquisition Committee (LAC) [2006 – 2007]

❑ Coordinator - 5th Agricultural Research Symposium (AGRES)

Editorials & Publications

❑ Social Safety Nets in Sri Lanka: A Review of Major Programs in Effect – Publisher: Centre for

Agribusiness Studies (CABS) of the FAPM, WUSL (ISBN 978-955-8746-66-0) (2010).

❑ Economic Valuation of Genetic Resources of Prioritized Wild Rice Species in Sri Lanka –

Publisher: Centre for Agribusiness Studies (CABS) of the FAPM, WUSL (ISBN 978-955-8746-65-

3) (2010).

❑ Food Safety & Social Systems: The Economic Viewpoints – Publisher: Centre for Agribusiness

Studies (CABS) of the FAPM, WUSL (ISBN 978-955-8746-61-5) (2009).


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❑ “Application of Project Management Principles for Professional Development” (ISBN 978-

955-8746-96-7), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2012).

❑ “SWOT, QA, CSR, HRD & ICT in Agribusiness: Selected Cases” (ISSN: 1800 – 2978) –

published by the Centre for Agribusiness Studies, DABM, WUSL (2010).

❑ “Extended Abstracts of In-Plant Training” – published by the DABM, FAPM, WUSL (ISSN 1800

- 2978).

• 1st In-Plant Training Symposium – 06th July 2006

• 2nd In-Plant Training Symposium – 29th June 2007

• 3rd In-Plant Training Symposium – 28th May 2008

• 4th In-Plant Training Symposium – 28th May 2009

• 5th In-Plant Training Symposium – 25th May 2010

• 6th In-Plant Training Symposium – 05th August 2011

• 12th In-Plant Training Symposium – 24th & 25th April 2018

❑ “ABM Newsletter” (ISSN: 1800 – 2986) – published by the DABM, FAPM, WUSL (Vol 1 – No

1, 2 & 3 in 2006; Vol 2 – No 1 & 2 in 2007; Vol 3 – No 1 & 2 in 2008; Vol 4 – No 1& 2 in

2009; Vol 5 – No 1 & 2 in 2010).

❑ National Program: to Celebrate “International Biodiversity Day” (22 May 2010) – Wayamba

University of Sri Lanka in Collaboration with the Biodiversity Secretariat of the Ministry of

Environment on 21st May 2010 at the WUSL (Makandura premises).

❑ Workshop: “Creating a Rubric for Personal Development” – on 24th June 2011 at the Institution

of Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo – In Collaboration with National Science & Technology

Commission of Sri Lanka (NASTEC).

Planning & Organizing of Programs

Through the “Staff Development Centre” (SDC), WUSL

❑ Workshop: “Personal / Life Skills Development of Computer Application Assistants” – for the CAAs of

the WUSL with the funds from HETC on 18th December 2012 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

❑ Training Program: “Teachers’ Personal & Professional Development” – for the Teachers in Kuliyapitiya

National School with the funds from Rotary Club, Kurunegala and Old Boys Association on 06th

November 2012 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

❑ Workshop: “How to Landscape Your Office Premises” – With the funds from the UGC – SDC

Improvement Plan on 20th January 2012 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

❑ Workshop: “Effective Office Management” – Conducted by the Non-Academic Establishment Branch

on 26th October 2011 at the SDC, WUSL (Kuliyapitiya premises).


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❑ Workshop: “Reflective Practice in Learning” – Conducted by the Sri Lanka Association for Improving

Higher Education Effectiveness (SLIHEE) on 11th March 2011 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

❑ Workshop: “Positive Thinking & Attitudes” – Conducted by the Non-Academic Establishment Branch

on 20th February 2011 at the SDC, WUSL (Kuliyapitiya premises).

❑ Workshop: “Administrative and Financial Regulations within the University System” – Conducted by

the Non-Academic Establishment Branch on 19th August 2010 at the SDC, WUSL (Kuliyapitiya premises).

❑ Workshop: “Promoting Scientific Research” – Conducted by the General Research Committee of the

Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science on 12th June 2009 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura

premises).

❑ Workshop: “Nanotechnology and Technology Management” – Conducted by the National Science &

Technology Commission on 29th April 2009 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

❑ Workshop: “Positive Thinking” – Conducted by the Brahmachari Raja Yoga Centre in Sri Lanka on 13th

June 2008 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

❑ Workshop: “Use of e-Resources & Agricultural Research Network (AGRINET)” – Conducted by the

Advisory Committee of the AGRINET on 10th October 2007 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

❑ Workshop: “Effective Counseling & Guidance in the University” – In collaboration with Faculty of

Livestock, Fisheries, & Nutrition on 23rd August 2007 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

❑ Workshop: “Research Proposal Writing” – In collaboration with Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries, &

Nutrition on 02nd March 2007 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

❑ Workshop: “Use of Documents & e-Resources in the National Library in Sri Lanka” – Conducted by

the National Library & Documentation Centre (NLDC) on 02nd February 2007 at the SDC, WUSL

(Makandura premises).

❑ Seminar: “Procurement Guidelines” – Conducted by the National Procurement Agency (NPA) on 26th

January 2007 at the Main Auditorium, WUSL (Kuliyapitiya premises).

❑ Seminar: “Awareness on Human Rights” – Conducted by the Centre for the Study of Human Rights

(CSHR) of the University of Colombo on 24th November 2006 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

❑ Workshop: “Leadership & Professional Development” – On 06th September 2006 at the Main

Auditorium, WUSL (Kuliyapitiya premises).

❑ Seminar: “User Awareness of e-Resources Available for a Library” – Conducted by the Librarian,

University of Peradeniya and University of Colombo on 27th July 2006 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura

premises).


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Through the “Centre for Agribusiness Studies” (CABS), WUSL

❑ Seminar: “Train Teachers to Teaching for the G. C. E. (A/L) Agriculture New Syllabus” – on 25th and

26th October 2010 at the Makandura premises – in Collaboration with National Institute of Education

(NIE).

❑ Seminar: “Environmental Impact Assessment” – on 14th October 2010 at the Makandura premises – In

Collaboration with Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS) – Section F and Institute

of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IPESL).

❑ Seminar: “An Information Resource Portal on Poverty in Sri Lanka” – on 03rd September 2009 at the

Makandura premises – In Collaboration with Centre for Poverty Analysis of Sri Lanka.

❑ Seminar: “Stock Market! What Is It? How to Invest in It” – on 25th September 2006 at the Makandura

premises – In Collaboration with Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

ACADEMIC REFEREES

Prof. (Ms.) Janitha A. Liyanage

Vice Chairman – University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka

20, Ward Place, Colombo 07

Tele: (071) 426 4812

E-mail: [email protected]

Prof. Colin N. Peiris

Director (Academic Development & Quality Assurance)

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Former Director – Quality Assurance & Accreditation Council of the UGC of Sri Lanka

Tele: (077) 780 2644


Prof. Spencer Henson

Professor – Dept. of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics

University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

Tele: (519) 824 4120 (ext: 53134)


Prof. Julie Caswell

Professor – Dept. of Resource Economics

University of Massachusetts, 223, Stockbridge Hall

Amherst, MA, 011003, United States of America

Tele: (413) 545 5735







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I certify that the particulars given by me above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Date: 01 October 2020

Udith K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige