Colombo Campus
Powering Great Minds
Faculties
School of Engineering
The National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) was established in 1968 under the purview of the Ministry of Industries and Scientific Affairs in collaboration with the UNDP, with the ILO functioning as the executing agency. On 1st June 1976, the Institute was incorporated as the National Institute of Business Management.
Since its establishment, the NIBM has aimed at achieving excellence through the programmes it offers to its clients drawn from both public and private sectors of Sri Lanka, as well as those from overseas countries who availed themselves of its services.
In May 2004 the NIBM was brought under the purview of the Ministry of Skills Development, Vocational and Technical Education. Currently NIBM functions as a statutory body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skill Development.
Today NIBM Colombo center possesses fully air-conditioned and well-equipped modern computer labs, classroom facilities and study areas to make students more comfortable and freer to study. Students are highly benefited from an air-conditioned modern library consisting of thousands of educational books and a clean large cafeteria with many more facilities.
Academic Staff
School of Business
Mr. R A K Ranawaka
Director School of Business
Email : kolitha@nibm.lk
Mr. R A K Ranawaka
Director School of Business
Qualifications
- MBA (University of Colombo – Sri Lanka)
- BSc. (Agrc.) (Hons) (University of Peradeniya – Sri Lanka)
- Advanced Diploma in Counseling Psychology
- MIM (SL)
- Utility Regulation and Strategy (University of Florida – USA)
- Customer Service Management (Telia Academy – Sweden)
- ICT Infrastructure (NTT East Corporation – Japan)
Contact
Email : kolitha@nibm.lk
Ms. Silojini Ameelan
Senior Management Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Silojini Ameelan
Senior Management Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MBA (University of Kelaniya)
- B.COM (Hons) (University of Kerala)
- CIMA Finalist
- EYB (ILO)
Biography
Ms. Silojini Ameelan is a Senior Management Consultant/Lecturer in School of Business at the NIBM since 1998. Mrs.S.Ameelan has taught courses on Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Financial Management subjects for Foundation/ Certificates/ Diploma/ Degree students. She has also supervised numerous diplomas and undergraduates dissertations.
Contact
Email : silojini@nibm.lk
Ms. Chulani Senarathna
Senior Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Chulani Senarathna
Senior Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration, University of Colombo, 2010 - 2012
- Bachelor of Commerce (Special) Degree Specialized in Marketing, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, 1999 – 2003
- Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom, 2003 – 2006
Biography
Ms. J A C Senarathna is a Senior Lecturer in School of Business at the NIBM since 2007. Ms. J A C Senarathna is the associate fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). She has taught courses on various management and marketing subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. She published articles in academic journals and gained experience through membership of scientific committees for conferences.
Teaching Area
- Marketing
- Consumer Behaviour
- Brand Management
Research Interest & Publications
- A Study on Impact of Perceived Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction (With Special Reference to Sathosa Outlets) - Year 2003
- A Study to Review Factors Affecting Customer Awareness of Consumer Rights (With Special Reference to Maharagama Area) - Year 2005
- A Study on Sensory Environment impact on Customer Purchase Intention (With Special Reference to Fashion Retail Outlets) – Year 2012
Contact
Email : chulani@nibm.lk
Mr. Baratha Dewanarayana
Senior Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. Baratha Dewanarayana
Senior Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Masters in Economics, University of Colombo
- BSc. In Business Administration Special in Business Economics (Masters in Economics, University of Colombo)
Biography
Mr. T. Baratha Dewanarayana is a Senior Consultant/Lecturer in School of Business – Colombo at the NIBM since 2007. Mr. T. Baratha Dewanarayana is a life member of Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA). He preliminary teaches in the field of Economics for undergraduate programs including Business Management, Human Resources Management and Logistics Management. In addition, he delivers lectures in Entrepreneurship and Research Methods. He has supervised dissertations of undergraduates and involved with journals as a reviewer of research articles of International Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants.
T. Baratha Dewanarayana has published articles in international journals including Business Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and attended international research conferences.
Research Interest & Publications
- Development Economics
- Global Macroeconomics
- Entrepreneurship and Industrial Revolutions
- Dewanarayana, T. B., & Wimalarathane, W. (2020). Industrial Revolutions and Shifting of Global Competitiveness (AICSEET 2020: 069-033), Auckland International Conference on Social Sciences, Education, Entrepreneurship and Technology 2020 and the article was published in the International Journal of Innovation and Industrial Revolutions (IJIREV 2021-07-06-03).
- Dewanarayana, T. B. (2020). Role of the Government in Shifting Economies Towards The Fourth Industrial Revolution, International Conference on Management, Education, Social Sciences and Innovation (ICMESSI 2020) eISBN: 978-967-17837- 9-5,2020
- Dewanarayana, T. B., & Wimalarathane, W. (2018). Challenges and Prospects of Ginger Farming in Sri Lanka with special reference to Polgahawela Divisional Secretariat Division. International Journal of Business, Economics and Law, Vol. 17, Issue 3 (December) ISSN 2289-1552, 2018
- Dewanarayana, T. B., & Wimalarathane, W. (2018). Fourth Industrial Revolution and Entrepreneurial Spirit, with special reference to High Technology Industry in Sri Lanka. South East Asia Journal of Contemporary Business, Economics and Law, Vol. 15, Issue 3(April) ISSN 2289-1560, 2018
Contact
Email : baratha@nibm.lk
Ms R A M Chathurani
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Ms R A M Chathurani
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Qualifications
- MA Linguistics (University of Kelaniya)
- BA (Hons) (University of Kelaniya)
Biography
Mrs. R.A.M Chathurani is a lecturer in School of Business at the NIBM since 2010. She teaches business communication for diploma, higher diploma and degree programmes. She also supervises dissertations and projects of diploma students. She serves as the secretary to the NIBM Toastmasters Club. She is also a member of Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness ( SLAIHEE).
Teaching Area
- Business Communication
- Applied Linguistics
Research Interest & Publications
- Motivation and Attitudes towards Learning English
- Varieties of English
Contact
Email : maduresha@nibm.lk
Ms. K A Dimani Jayatissa
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. K A Dimani Jayatissa
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MSc in HRM (Distinction), University of Colombo (2015-2017)
- BBM (HRM Special) (First Class Honours), Bangalore University (2012 – 2015)
Biography
Ms. Dimani Jayatissa is a lecturer in School of Business at NIBM since 2016. She is a First- Class Degree Holder in Bachelor of Business Management specialized in Human Resource Management. Dimani was offered a full scholarship from Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India and Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka to pursue her first degree from Bangalore University, India. She also holds a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from University of Colombo (UOC). Dimani’s areas of expertise are General Management, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior. Currently, she is a full-time faculty member of the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM). She is also actively involved in consultancy projects catered by NIBM to public and private sector organizations.
Teaching Area
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- General Management
Research Interest & Publications
- Obtained a gold medal for the best oral presentation for “Industrial Organization and Policy” at the 3rd International Conference on Economic and Development organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) - Bangkok, Thailand /June, 2019
Contact
Email : dimani@nibm.lk
Mr. S M Jayawardene
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. S M Jayawardene
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MBA (University of Colombo)
- BBA (University of Colombo)
- ACMA (UK)
- Six Sigma Black Belt (BMGI India)
- IRCA Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 (DNV GL)
Contact
Email : suneth@nibm.lk
Ms. Prasangika Maithripala
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Prasangika Maithripala
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration, University of Colombo, 2019 - 2021
- Bachelor of Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2012 - 2016
Biography
Ms. Prasangika Maithripala is a lecturer in (business School) at the NIBM since 2018. She has taught courses on various management and marketing subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. She was also an Executive member of NIBM Toastmasters Club.
Teaching Area
- General Management
- Marketing Management
Contact
Email : Prasangika@nibm.lk
Mr. Madhura Perera
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. Madhura Perera
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Ph.D. Candidate (MSU Malaysia)
- MBA (Master in Business Administration), MSU Malaysia, 2019-2021
- B.Sc. in Business Management (HRM) (Special) First Class Honours (Valedictorian & Dual Gold Medallist), 2015-2018
- Advanced Diploma in Business Management (Distinction), NIBM, 2013-2015
- AAT Passed Finalist (Third in order of Merit), 2012-2015
Biography
Mr. Madhura Perera is a Consultant/Lecturer in School of Business at NIBM since 2019. He is also a Doctoral Candidate at Management and Science University, Malaysia and also holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the same University. He holds a First Class Degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Management specialized in Human Resource Management securing a full Grade Point Average of 4.00 which was the highest Grade Point Average scored at an Undergraduate Degree Program at the University. He was also the Valedictorian in the Graduating Class of 2018 and obtained the Gold Medal for the Best Overall Performance in the Undergraduate Degree Program along with the Gold Medal for the Outstanding Academic Achievement of the Year. He also holds an Advanced Diploma in Business Management with a Distinction from NIBM. He is also a Passed Finalist of the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka while obtaining the award for the Prize of Third in Order of Merit in the 2012 January Examination. He was also awarded for the Highest Aggregate Performance in Commerce Stream in the G.C.E Advanced Level Examination in the year 2013 at his Alma Mater along with the award for the Best Student in the Commerce Stream in in the G.C.E Advanced Level Examination in the year 2013. Before joining NIBM, he has gained almost three years of industrial and academic experience in the fields of Human Resource Management and Business Management. Mr. Madhura has taught courses on various Human Resource Management and Business Management subjects for students from Certificate level to the Degree level. He has also supervised numerous Diploma and Undergraduate dissertations and he is an active researcher in the fields of Mental Health, Education and Human Resource Management.
Teaching Area
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Development
- Contemporary HRM
- Information Technology Research Methodology
Research Interest & Publications
- Mental health Education
- Human Resource Management
Contact
Email : madhura@nibm.lk
Mr. Wasantha Rathnakumara
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. Wasantha Rathnakumara
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- BSc. General Degree in Industrial Management – University of Kelaniya
- Master of Business Administration – University of Colombo
Biography
Mr. Wasantha Rathnakumara is a lecturer in the business School at NIBM since 2019. Mr. Wasantha Rathnakumara has taught courses on various management and marketing subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. He has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. He has more than 12 years industry experience in Service Marketing with an evolving career up to the senior manager category.
Teaching Area
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management
- Human Resource Management
- General Management
Contact
Email : wasantha@nibm.lk
Ms. Nadeeka Kuruppu
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Nadeeka Kuruppu
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MBA in Accounting and Information Management, University of Colombo (2017-2019)
- Bachelor of Management Studies (Hons,) Specialized in Human Resource Management OUSL (2002-2006)
- Certified Business Accountant, CASL (2002)
Biography
Ms. Nadeeka Kuruppu is a lecturer in School of Business at the NIBM since 2019. Ms. Nadeeka Kuruppu is a Certified Business Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CASL). She has taught Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, Accounting, Banking and Finance subjects for Certificate, Diploma, Degree students. He has supervised dissertations of undergraduates.
Teaching Area
- Corporate Governance
- Human Resource Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Banking and Finance
- Economics
- Financial Accounting
Research Interest & Publications
- Implications of Concentrated ownership on Corporate Governance practices (Case study of a listed company in Sri Lankan; 2021)
- Human Resource Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Financial Technology
Contact
Email : nadeeka@nibm.lk
Ms. Bhagya Nipuni Silva
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Bhagya Nipuni Silva
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Attorney-at-Law, Sri Lanka Law College
- LLB (Hons) U.K. Staffordshire University
- B.A Specialized in International Relations, University of Colombo
- Certificate Course in Commercial Arbitration, BASL
- Digital Certificate Course on Introduction to Digital Journalism, Reuters
Biography
Ms. Bhagya Silva is a double degree holder in LLB (Hons) Staffordshire University, U.K and B.A Specialized in International Relations, University of Colombo. She has also completed her Bar exams in Sri Lanka Law College and is an Attorney-at-Law in the Supreme Court of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. She has practiced as a Defense Counsel in areas of Civil and Criminal law for more than two years and has also visited National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), Colombo as a visitng lecturer for law parallelly. Currently, she is a full-time faculty member of NIBM.
Teaching Area
- Business law
- Labour Law
- Media Law
Research Interest & Publications
- Industrial and Labour law
- Business Law
- Human Rights law
- International Humanitarian law
- PROTECTION OF DATA; THE ACHILLIE’S HEEL IN MODERN DAY CYBER WARFARE, YICL News Letter, Issue 3, 2021.
Contact
Email : bhagyas@nibm.lk
Ms. T Pathirana
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. T Pathirana
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Peradeniya, 2016–2019
- Diploma in counselling and Psychotherapy, IPS/SL - 2018/2019
Biography
Ms Thimasha Pathirana is a lecturer in (Business School) at the NIBM since 2021. She is a graduate at University of Peradeniya specialised in Human Resource Management. She has two plus years of industry experience in the field of HR and passionate about counselling and psychotherapy as well. She has taught courses on various management subjects to students and professional development training programs in the industry.
Teaching Area
- Business Management
- Human Resource Management
Contact
Email : thimasha@nibm.lk
School of Computing
Ms. G C Wickramasinghe
Director (School of Computing)
Phone : +94 774 607 244
Email : gangani@nibm.lk
Ms. G C Wickramasinghe
Director (School of Computing)
Qualifications
- MBA in MOT (University of Moratuwa)
- MComp (NUS, Singapore)
- BEng (Computer Science & Eng) (Bangalore University)
- AMIE(Sri Lanka)
Biography
Ms. G. C. Wickramasinghe started her academic career at NIBM in 1999 by joining the Management Information Systems Division as a Lecturer/Consultant IT. She was the Course Director of several Higher National Diploma, Diploma and Certificate programmes at NIBM before she was appointed Head Computer Science in 2014. Since 2015, she is the Director of School of Computing & Engineering at NIBM. Mrs. Wickramasinghe is a member of the IEEE, an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka and is also registered as an Associate Engineer in the Engineering Council, Sri Lanka. Her teaching areas of interest include Digital Electronics, Web design and development, Management of Information Systems and Database Management Systems.
Contact
Phone : +94 774 607 244
Email : gangani@nibm.lk
Dr. Buddhima Subasinghe (FCPM, MIEEE, MBCS, DTM)
Head Student Life & Engagement
Dr. Buddhima Subasinghe (FCPM, MIEEE, MBCS, DTM)
Head Student Life & Engagement
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Computer Science - University of Peradeniya, (2013-2016)
- B.Sc. Special (Hons.) Degree in Information Technology specialized in the field of Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (2009-2012)
- B.Sc. Degree in Information Technology, Curtin University, Australia (2010-2012)
Biography
Dr. Buddhima Hansinie Subasinghe is an academic, researcher, scholar & a TEDx Speaker. The youngest PhD holder of South Asia who graduated at 24 yrs of age from the University of Peradeniya in the field of Computer Science. She holds 11 years of experience in her academic career & also a decade in media as a presenter of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Cooperation. She is the former Head Computer Science at the School of Computing & Engineering of (NIBM) & currently serves as Head Student Life & Engagement at the National Institute of Business Management. She was the Toastmasters International (USA) Leadership and Training Institute Chair, District 82, Sri Lanka (2017-2018). She served as the Area Director of Area G5, Toastmasters International, District 82 (2020-2021). She is currently appointed as Asst. Director Program Quality of Division I, District 82, Toastmasters International. She was the President of the NIBM Toastmasters Club. She was also awarded the emerging ICT Leader of the Year National Excellence Award at Infotel 2017. She was Internationally recognized at the Top 50 Women Awards 2018 for her Leadership Excellence in Information Technology. She is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Professional Managers (CIPM), Sri Lanka. She serves as a Task Force Member of the Policy Formulation of the New Education Reforms of Ministry of Education of Sri Lanka. She is also a keynote speaker at many National and International forums who empowers youth and women in the fields of leadership, communication and engineering.
Teaching Area
- Software Engineering
- Research Methodologies
- Critical Enabling Skills & Training - CREST
Contact
Email : buddhima@nibm.lk
Mr. Rukshan Manchanayake
Senior Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. Rukshan Manchanayake
Senior Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MSc (Information Technology), University of Moratuwa, 2004-2006
- BSc (Computer Science), University of Colombo, 1991-1996
Biography
Mr. R G Manchanayake is a senior lecturer in Computing at NIBM since 2000. He has taught courses on various management and Computing subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. He has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations.
Teaching Area
- Programming
- Database Modelling
- Web design and development
- Software Engineering
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
Research Interest & Publications
- Databases and Datawarehouse
- Systems modelling
Contact
Email : rukshan@nibm.lk
Mr. Thisara Weerasinghe
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Mr. Thisara Weerasinghe
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Science, Information Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 2011 – 2013
- Bachelor of Science (MIS), University College Dublin, Ireland 2007–2009
- Higher National Diploma in Computer-Based Information Systems, NIBM, Sri Lanka 2005-2006
- Diploma in Computer Systems Design NIBM, Sri Lanka 2004-2005
Biography
Mr. Thisara Weerasinghe is a lecturer and consultant at the School of Computing and Engineering, National Institute of Business Management (NIBM). He is a member of the British Computing Society and the Computer Society of Sri Lanka. He has Introduced several computing courses for the School of Computing and Engineering while directing computing courses from foundation to degree level. He has been lecturing various computing subjects for undergraduate students while supervising numerous undergraduate dissertations. Also, he worked in the IT industry as a software engineer before joining NIBM as a lecturer/Consultant. Mr.Thisara has participated in several training programs conducted by well famous international universities such as University College Dublin Ireland, University Technology Malaysia, Coventry University UK. In addition, he has represented several interview panels of public and private organizations in Sri Lanka for IT recruitments. Currently, he is reading his Ph.D. in Management and Science University, Malaysia.
Teaching Area
- Computer Programming
- Object-Oriented Concept and Applications
- Database Developments
- Software Engineering
- Mobile Application Developments
- Enterprise Applications Developments
- Data Structures and Algorithms
Research Interest & Publications
- Innovation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of things
- Software applications for new generations
- Modern teaching technologies and assessment criteria
Contact
Email : thisara@nibm.lk
Eng. Gihan Weerasekara
Consultant/ Lecturer
Eng. Gihan Weerasekara
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- PhD in Astrophysics (Reading)
- BSc Engineering (Hon’s) University of Moratuwa (Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering)
- MIESL, MSLAAS
Biography
Mr. Gihan Weerasekara is a lecturer in School of Computing at the NIBM since 2011. Mr. Gihan Weerasekara is a Member of the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and a life Member of the Sri Lankan Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS). He has taught courses on various Engineering and Mathematics subjects for Degree students. He has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. He has published articles in several international journals and also actively involved with journals as a reviewer of research papers and gained experience through membership of scientific committees for conferences.
Teaching Area
- Electronics and Computer Architecture
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Research Interest & Publications
- Statistical Analysis
- Cosmology
Contact
Email : gihan@nibm.lk
Mr. K V Narangoda
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. K V Narangoda
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MBA in MOT (with Gold Medal): University of Moratuwa
- BSc (Hons) in MIS (with Two Gold Medals): University College Dublin
Biography
Mr. Kesan Virantha Narangoda is a Consultant/Lecturer in School of Computing at the NIBM since (2016). He has taught courses on various Software Engineering/Innovation and Programming subjects for Certificate Diploma/ Degree students. He has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. He published articles in IEEE Conference including Innovation Perspectives. He has more than 4 years’ experience in ICT Industry as a Software Engineer and IT Executive before join with NIBM.
Teaching Area
- Software Engineering
- Innovation
- Database Management Systems
- C#.NET Programming
Research Interest & Publications
- Conference Name: IEEE Conference (MERCon 2019) organized by University of Moratuwa
- Research Publication: Open Innovation Driven Absorptive Capacity Towards Customer Functional
- Value Creation: A Case in the Sri Lankan ICT Sector SMEs
Contact
Email : narangoda@nibm.lk
Ms. B A U Hapuarachchi
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. B A U Hapuarachchi
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MA in Ling. (UOK) (2017 - 2019)
- BA in Soc English, and IR (UOC) (2010 – 2014)
Biography
Ms. B A U Hapuarachchi is a Consultant/ Lecturer (from SOCE) at NIBM since 2018. She teaches English and Communication subjects for Certificate, Diploma, and Degree students.
Teaching Area
- English Language and Literature
- Communication Skills
- Linguistics
Research Interest & Publications
- Sociolinguistics
- Applied Linguistics
- Gender Studies
Contact
Email : bhagya@nibm.lk
Ms. K H Chandrasekara
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. K H Chandrasekara
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- BSc (Information Systems-University of Colombo)
- CCAI - Cisco Certified Academic Instructor
Biography
K.H. Chandrasekara received her B.Sc. Degree in information Systems from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Currently, Ms. K.H. Chandrasekara is a lecturer/consultant at NIBM School of Computing, conducts lectures for Network Security and Ethical Hacking program and a Certified CISCO Academic Instructor. Her research interests include Computer Networks, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, IoT and Information Security. She is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Teaching Area
- Computer Networks
- System Administration
- Information Security
Contact
Email : harindie@nibm.lk
Mr. Shanaka De Silva
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. Shanaka De Silva
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- BA in Interactive Design (Queensland University of Technology)
- MA in Kelaniya University
Biography
Mr. Shanaka De Silva is a lecturer in School of Computing and Engineering at the NIBM since (2019). Mr. Shanaka De Silva is. He has taught courses on various Multimedia subjects specially film, graphic design, and advertising for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. He has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations.
Teaching Area
- Graphic Design
- Film
- Advertising
Research Interest & Publications
- Novel : Children’s novel published with Godage publications (award nominee)
- Literature review: on Interdependency of mind and matter (thesis at Kelaniya university)
Contact
Email : shanaka@nibm.lk
Mr. Vimukthi Pathirana
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. Vimukthi Pathirana
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration, University of Peradeniya, Currently Attending
- Master of Engineering in Mechatronics, AIT, Thailand, 2013 - 2015
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechatronics, AIT, Thailand, 2009 - 2013
Biography
Mr Vimukthi Pathirana is a Consultant/Lecturer at the School of Engineering of NIBM since 2021. Vimukthi is a member of IEEE. He has taught courses on various engineering subjects and supervised numerous dissertations for undergraduate students. His research is situated in the field of Automation and Robotics, with a special focus on innovative automation solution development for entrepreneurs.
Research Interest & Publications
- Automation and Robotics
- Control Theory
- Engineering Management
Contact
Email : vimukthi@nibm.lk
Productivity and Quality Center
Ms Pavithra Wickramasuriya
Head (Productivity & Quality Centre)
Phone : +94 716 821 755
Email : pavithra@nibm.lk
Ms Pavithra Wickramasuriya
Head (Productivity & Quality Centre)
Qualifications
- MBA, University of Colombo
- BSc (Hons) , University Of Colombo
- Lead Auditor, Quality Management Systems
Biography
Mrs. Wickramasuriya has over 20 years of experience in both private and public sector organizations. She had been an academic for more than 17 years at NIBM. Her expertise is in the areas of management, productivity & quality management and human resource management. During her tenure with NIBM she has been the Course Director for Higher National Diploma, Diploma and Certificate programmes taking the total responsibility from the moment a student joins the programme until the student completes the programme. She is a subject lecturer of Degree programmes and a research supervisor. Her research interests are in the areas of education, education quality and mobility. She has presented research papers in numerous research conferences and has a number of journal publications. She is an editor and been actively involved with development of academic documents in various higher education institutes.
Teaching Area
- Management
- Productivity & Quality
- Human Resource Management
Research Interest & Publications
- Dharmasiri A. and Wickramasuriya P. (2010), Factors affecting the implementation effectiveness of ISO 9001(2000) standard and its impact on business results, Sri Lankan Journal of Management, 15(4):1-12.
- Wickramasuriya,P., (2018). A Study on the Effectiveness of the Career Guidance Model applied by NIBM. Paper presented at the 15th International Conference in Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.(ICBM 2018)
- Wickramasuriya, P., (2021, April 29-30). Reaching the career and social mobility goals through higher education.[Paper presentation]. Doctoral Colloquium 2021, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Wickramasuriya, P., (2021). Exploring student engagement in online teaching initiatives during Covid 19 pandemic: A case study on a higher education institute. Paper presented at the Annual Research Conference 2021, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Contact
Phone : +94 716 821 755
Email : pavithra@nibm.lk
Ms. Kalaipriya Kalaieesan
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Kalaipriya Kalaieesan
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration, Post Graduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura. (2013 – 2015)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance Special), University of Colombo (2008 – 2012) ACMA (UK), CGMA
- ACMA (SL)
- Dip. in Taxation, Institute of Taxation (SL) (2016)
- International Introduction to Investment (CISI, UK)
Biography
Ms. Kalaipriya is a Consultant/Lecturer at NIBM – Colombo, since 2013. She obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration degree specializing in Finance from University of Colombo. She earned her Master of Business Administration from the Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. She is a Chartered Management Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant holding the associate memberships in CIMA (UK) and CMA (Sri Lanka). Further, she has attended number of international training programs on teaching methodology, curriculum development, research methodology in Coventry University, UK, University of Technology, Malaysia etc. She has published research papers in financial literacy, financial inclusion, and SME performance in local and international Journals. Counting over 10 years of experiencing in teaching and training, she is also functioning as the course director for the Professional Accounting Degree at NIBM offered in collaboration with Coventry University, UK. She also engages in the consultancy projects conducted by the NIBM-Consultancy Unit.
Teaching Area
- Financial Management
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Management Accounting
Research Interest & Publications
- Financial literacy, Financial Inclusion, Debt trap, SME performance, Entrepreneurial orientation and Entrepreneurial growth
Contact
Email : kalaipriya@nibm.lk
Mr. Buddhi Thailakarathne
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Mr. Buddhi Thailakarathne
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Qualifications
- M.Sc. (Clemson, USA) -Industrial Engineering
- M.Sc. (Georgia Southern, USA) -Mathematics Concentration on Statistics
- PGDBM (University of Colombo)
- B.Sc. (Colombo) – Mathematics and Computer Science
- Six Sigma Green Belt (Clemson, USA)
- CMILT
Biography
Mr Buddhi Thailakrathne is a Consultant /Lecturer in productivity and quality centre at the NIBM since 2016. Mr Buddhi Thailakrathne is the chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CILT). He has taught courses on various management and Engineering subjects for Certificate, Diploma and Degree students. He has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations.
Teaching Area
- Statistics
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Lean Six Sigma Quality
- Project Management
- Operations Management
Research Interest & Publications
- Thilakarathne, B. (2012). Finding a Better Confidence Interval for a Single Regression Changepoint Using Different Bootstrap Confidence Interval Procedures. Electronic Theses and Dissertations, Thilakarathne, B. (2012). Finding a Better Confidence Interval for a Single Regression Changepoint Using Different Bootstrap Confidence Interval Procedures. Electronic Theses and Dissertations. https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/6
Contact
Email : prabasha@nibm.lk
Consultancy
Dr. Himendra Balalle
Head (Consultancy)
Phone : +94 11 2 693 404 (Ex-324)
Email : himendra@nibm.lk
Dr. Himendra Balalle
Head (Consultancy)
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Education) IIC University of Technology 2018-2021
- Doctor of Business Administration (Marketing) University of Sheffield 2011-2015
- Teaching and Learning Methodology, Harvard University ,2019-2020
- Master of Business Administration (Marketing), Vinayaka Mission University ,2007-2009
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Durham University, 2004-2007
- Certified Professional Marketer (CPM), Asia Pacific Marketing Federation,2005
- Diploma in Marketing, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing,1999-2001
Biography
Dr. Himendra Balalle is currently working as the Head-Consultancies, National Institute of Business Management. He has wider experience in Marketing, Strategy & Administration with overall business acumen into multiple industries, including FMCG, Fashion, Telecommunication, Education, Manufacturing & Medical equipment’s. He has experience in student lecturing specializing in Brand Management, Marketing Research, Project Management, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communications, Research Methodology, supervised over 5000 students research Undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is an Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology – IJCTT published by Seventh Sense Research Group-India. He received ISSN Academic Start Award in 2021 for research conducted about Educational Leadership and Technology. He is a member of Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing and Organization of Professional Association of Sri Lanka.
Wide range of research studies carried out related to Business Management and Education discipline including An analytical study of the consumer’s perception of household, Commodities in a virtual market place, Consumer attitude survey in Men’s wear brands, Survey in Sports brands & cleaning Product Market, A study on dyes & chemicals related accident to improve the productivity of thread exports,
Teaching Area
- Research Methodology
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Management
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
Research Interest & Publications
- Skills shift with fourth Industrial Revolution-IJARIIT(India)
- The impact of social media on the student academic achievement- IJARIIT (India)
- The Impact of New Technological Changes to the Marketing Strategy Formulation -IJCTT (India)
- Impact of Education Technology in Teaching and Learning -EJRRES( UK)
- Re-design the Classroom for Online Learning JIRSET(India)
- New Technologies and the Challenge for Educational Leadership- IJARR(UK)
- Book- Integrating Emerging Technologies into Higher Education Institutes ISBN: 978-1-63902-893-1
Contact
Phone : +94 11 2 693 404 (Ex-324)
Email : himendra@nibm.lk
School of Language and Humanities
Mr. K D S N Wijayasiri
Director, Innovation, Humanities and Linguistics
Phone : +94 718 431 207
Email : nandika@nibm.lk
Mr. K D S N Wijayasiri
Director, Innovation, Humanities and Linguistics
Qualifications
- MA Linguistics (University of Kelaniya)
- BA English (Sp) (University of Colombo)
- Dip. in English Distance Learning
Biography
Samira Wijayasiri is a Senior Consultant Lecturer and teaches Academic Writing / Business & General English, Business Communication & other related subjects across a number of degree & post-graduate programmes. He has supervised many undergraduate & diploma dissertations & projects. His research interests range from language and ethnicity, language and international business, socio linguistics and applied linguistics
Contact
Phone : +94 718 431 207
Email : nandika@nibm.lk
Ms. Erandi Harischandra
Consultant/ Letcurer
Ms. Erandi Harischandra
Consultant/ Letcurer
Qualifications
- B.A (English special) University of Colombo
- MA (Linguistics) University of Kelaniya
- TKT (Cambridge University)
- Dip. in Edu. (MOHE & IDM)
- Reading for M. Phil (University of Kelaniya)
Biography
Mrs. H.A Erandi Harischandra is a Consultant / Lecturer in the School of Languages at NIBM since 2013. She has over 15 years of experience in the field of Education. She has obtained BA (Eng. Spec.) from the University of Colombo, M.A in Linguistics from the University of Kelaniya, Dip. in Education from IDM and TKT Cambridge Certification to work as an internationally recognized English teacher. Currently, she is reading for M.Phil at the University of Kelaniya. She teaches for various courses, such as Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Diploma and Degree level and her specialized areas are English Language, English Literature, Public Speaking and Applied Linguistics. She is also involved in supervising Diploma and degree level dissertations and annually more than twenty projects and dissertations are supervised by her. She presents papers annually at local and international level conferences and her latest conference paper presentation was on “Error Correction”. She is also the immediate past president of NIBM Toastmasters and is an active Toastmaster who has obtained Triple Crown Award, President Selected, Proficient in Innovative Planning and Proficient in Motivational Strategies. She defines teaching as the passion of her life as a teacher can make a positive change in the students’ lives as a visionary and an innovative influencer while empowering them
Teaching Area
- English language : Basic and advanced grammar, writing, reading, speaking, listening, Literature
- Academic writing skills
- Research skills and dissertation writing
- Business English
- Nature of English
- Language Acquisition
- Teaching English as a Second language
- Teaching Language through Literature
- Practical English
- Language & Mind
- Teaching Young Learners
- English & Globalization
Research Interest & Publications
- 2020 : Sri Lankan English Language Teacher Education Conference (SLELTEC) Conducted by the British Council in partnership with the Ministry of Education – Oral research paper presentation on “Identification & Correction of Erroneous Use of Verbs in Written Texts by Tertiary Students”
- 2019 : 1ST Research Colloquium for M. Phil/ Ph.D Students at University of Keleniya – Oral research paper presentation on “Identification & Correction of Erroneous Use of Verbs in Written Texts by Tertiary Students”
- 2029 : 2nd International Conference on Future Women – “Voices of Women: Transition from Inspiration to Action” by TIIKM– Oral research paper presentation on “The impact of Glass Ceiling & Sticky Floors”
- 2018 / 2019 : International Research Conference of Uwa Wellassa University. Sustainable Business Transition through Technology and Innovation – Poster Presentation on “Gendered Use of SMS”
- 2018 : 15th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2018) University of Jayawardenapura - Research paper presentation – “The Effectiveness of Using the Eclectic Method within the Second Language Classroom”
- 2018 : ITD WORLD: Global Leadership Development Expert – Thriving Positive Energy at Work for Leaders (Participation)
- 2016 : IMSL – National Management Conference – Resolving Contemporary Management Challenges (Participation)
- 2015 : ICLSL – International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka University of Kelaniya (Participation)
Contact
Email : harischandra@nibm.lk
Ms. A G M Katulanda
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. A G M Katulanda
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts University of Peradeniya 2005 - 2008
- Master of Arts in Linguistics University of Kelaniya 2012 – 2015
Teaching Area
- Applied Linguistics
- English as a Second Language
- Behavioural Psychology
Research Interest & Publications
- Psycholinguistics
- Educational Psychology
Contact
Email : anuradha@nibm.lk
National Innovation Center
Mr. K N Tharanga
Senior Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. K N Tharanga
Senior Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MSc. In IT (University of Moratuwa) (2006 -2008)
- BSc. in Marketing Management (USJP) (2001-2004)
- BPO Master Trainer BCI (USA) (2015)
- Draftsman (IDTSL) (2019)
Biography
Mr. K.N.Tharanga is a lecturer in NIC at the NIBM since 2007. He has taught courses on various Information Technology, Digital marketing, Multimedia, Project Management and Computer aided Design subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. He has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. He worked as a Creative Manager in Two advertising agency. He published articles in journals including 3D Modelling of Ancient Archaeology Site in Sri Lanka. He is also actively involved with Training Employee on Technology. Mr. K.N.Tharanga is the Certified Master Trainer In Outsourcing industry (BPO) in Sri Lanka. Mr. K.N.Tharanga is the associate Member of the Institute Drafting Technology of Sri Lanka (IDTSL)
Teaching Area
- Management Information System
- Computer Aided Design for Architecture and Interior Design
- Project Management
- Digital Marketing
- Multimedia Technology
Research Interest & Publications
- Application of Design Technology for Archaeology site in Sri Lanka
Contact
Email : nadeep@nibm.lk
Ms. K J P D Gunasekera
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. K J P D Gunasekera
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- B.Des (Hon) in Fashion Design and Product Development – (University of Moratuwa)
Contact
Email : dilani@nibm.lk
Mr. T.Balakumar
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. T.Balakumar
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MSc in Applied Statistics (University of Colombo) (2015-2018)
- BSc in Industrial Statistics (University of Colombo) (2008-2012)
Biography
Mr Balakumar is a lecturer in National Innovation Centre at the NIBM since December 2018. Mr. Balakumar is the Member of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka. He has taught courses on various Programming, Statistics and Data Science for Diploma and Degree students. He has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. He is also actively involved with journals as a reviewer of research papers and gained experience through membership of scientific committees for conferences
Teaching Area
- Python programming
- R programming
- Statistics for Data Science
- Business Analytics
- Operational research
- Computational finance with Python
- Business Maths
Contact
Email : balakumar@nibm.lk
Ms. A M Samarasinghe
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. A M Samarasinghe
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MBA, University of West London, 2020-2021
- B.Design (Hon), University of Moratuwa, 2013-2017
Biography
Ms. Ajani Samarasinghe is a lecturer in Interior Architecture at the NIBM since 2020. She has taught courses on various design management and Interior Architecture subjects for Diploma and Degree students. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. She published articles in FARU international research conference.
Teaching Area
- Design philosophy
- Design Entrepreneurship in interior Design
- Furniture Technology and Digital Methods AutoCAD
- Design management
Research Interest & Publications
- Hierarchical identity and space
- Study the reflection of social values through British furniture
- Emotion and interior space design: an ergonomic perspective
Contact
Email : ajani@nibm.lk
Ms. Prarthana Wijesiri
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Prarthana Wijesiri
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- M.A in Interior Design – Florence Design Academy Italy
- B.A in Interior Architecture- Limkokwing University – Malaysia
- Associate Professional- Green Building council of Srilanka
Biography
Ms. Prarthana Wijesiri is a lecturer in National Innovation Center - the design School of NIBM since 2020. Ms. Prarthana Wijesiri is the associate fellow of the Green Building Council of Srilanka. She has taught courses on Interior Architecture subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. She is also actively involved with the Interior Design industry and she is the Country Representative and Honourable Secretary of the #nofreedesignmovement community which is established in Malaysia.
Contact
Email : upamali@nibm.lk
Kandy Innovation Center
Ms. Ruwanthi Medagoda
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Ruwanthi Medagoda
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Design (Hons)
- Specialised in Media and Communication Design
- University of Moratuwa
Biography
Ms. M.G.T.L.R Medagoda is a lecturer in Design at the KIC since 2021. Ms. M.G.T.L.R Medagoda is the associate fellow of the University of Moratuwa. She has taught courses on design subjects for Degree students.
Teaching Area
- Foundation in Design
- Advertising
Research Interest & Publications
- User Experience Design
- Design Education
Contact
Email : ruwanthi@nibm.lk
Archt. Ms. Asha Nilani Liyanage
Consultant/ Lecturer
Archt. Ms. Asha Nilani Liyanage
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- AIA (SL) 2015
- B Arch Hons
- M.Sc. (Arch. Eng, SK)
- SLIA First Membership: ARB No: CA15214 : Membership No: A1269
Biography
Ms Asha N. Liyanage is a lecturer in design school at the NIBM (Kandy) since (2021). Ms. Asha N. Liyanage is a associate member of Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA). She is proprietor /Principal Architect of Design 34’ Associates 9 years’ experience as a practicing Architect.
She has accomplished with over seven years in professional teaching in architecture, sustainable design, Architectural engineering, quantity surveying and interior design at university level in local and international context. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. She published articles in international journals. She is also actively involved with journals as a reviewer of research papers and gained experience through membership of scientific committees for conferences.
Teaching Area
- Architecture
- Biomimicry Architecture
- Design thinking
- Interior design
- Sustainable design
- Architectural engineering
- Quantity surveying
Research Interest & Publications
- Biomimicry as a Metaphor for Perfect Integration in Sustainability, Lambert academic publishing, Germany, 2010
- A study on making strategy of revitalizing transit-oriented area, new ideas of new century, Russia, Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Scientific Conference, 2013
- A Schematic Approach for GIS Application for Tsunami Disaster Management, Springer (2012)
- Building GIS Application Model in Support of Tsunami Relief Effort, Korea academia-industrial cooperation society, 2013
- GIS based method for implementing an automated system of tourist map in Colombo Sri Lanka, University of Sunmoon -South Korea 2013
- Reconciling Heritage Conservation and Urban Development
- A Case Study based on the Conservation and Management of Historic City Kandy Sri Lanka University of Sunmoon -South Korea, 2012
- Role of street vibrancy for make city liveable Evaluation of selected informal streets in Cheonan – South Korea, 2012
- Guest speaker - Green and Smart Technology with Sensor Applications, International Conferences GST and SIA 2012, Jeju Island, South Korea
Contact
Email : asha@nibm.lk
Mr. Pradeep Pallegama
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. Pradeep Pallegama
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MSc in Information Technology, RMIT University, 2018 - 2017
- MSc in Business Computing, Birmingham City University, 2011 - 2010
- BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology, Staffordshire University, 2008 - 2005
Biography
Mr. Pradeep Pallegama is a Consultant/Lecturer in School of Engineering at the NIBM since 2021. He has taught courses on various Software development and Business Information System subjects for Diploma and Degree students. He also been in the industry for several years as a Quality Assurance/Web Quality Manager and a Software Developer within Sri Lanka and abroad
Research Interest & Publications
- Data mining
- Information Systems
- Web Based Technologies
- Machine Learning
Contact
Email : pradeep@nibm.lk
Mr. Lakshitha Amarasinghe
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. Lakshitha Amarasinghe
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Philosophy in Computer Science, Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya (Reading)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Special, University of Peradeniya (2015-2018); Associate Diploma in Information Technology, SLIIT (2013-2014)
Biography
Mr. Lakshitha Amarasinghe is a Lecturer/Consultant in Kandy Innovation Centre at the NIBM. Lakshitha was the former Assistant Lecturer in Department of Statistics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya. He has taught courses on various computer science and data science subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. He has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. He published articles in international journals and conferences including Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Deep Learning
Teaching Area
- Deep Learning
- Database Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Web Application Development
- Object Oriented Programming
- Data Structures
- Programming Techniques (C, C++, Java, Python, MySQL)
Research Interest & Publications
- L.W. Amarasinghe, R.D. Nawarathna (2021) “Automatic Generation of Scripts for Database Creation from Scenario Descriptions”, Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science, Page 34-48
- L.W. Amarasinghe, I.G.A.S. Wijeranthna (2020) “A Framework for Peer to Peer General Purpose GPU Distributed Computing”, Global Scientific Journals Volume 8, Issue 11
- L.W. Amarasinghe, R.D. Nawarathna “Gesture-based Sports Training Video Recording System”, Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2021 (MERCon 2021)
- L.W. Amarasinghe, R.D. Nawarathna “Intelligent Lecture Recording using Human and Gesture Recognition”, PGIS Research Conference (RESCON 2021)
Contact
Email : lakshitha@nibm.lk
Ms. K V N M Singhaghosha
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. K V N M Singhaghosha
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- BSc.Eng (Hons), University of Peradeniya-Sri Lanka
- AMIE(SL)
Biography
Ms. K V N M Singhaghosha is a Lecturer/Consultant in NIBM Kandy Innovation Centre. She is an IT professional with several years of experience in the IT industry as a Senior Software Engineer as well as working as a lecturer in several institutions. She has taught courses on programming, Software Engineering, Mobile/Web Application Development and Data communication subjects for undergraduates and also supervised numerous undergraduate dissertations. Also she is an Associate Member of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
Research Interest & Publications
- Software Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Image processing
Contact
Email : nilanka@nibm.lk
Ms. Sandamini Withanachchi
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Sandamini Withanachchi
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MBA (Malaysia)
- BSc. Management (Hons)-UK
- LSSGB-IQF(USA)
- CIMA Passed finalist
- ANDHRM
Biography
Ms. Sandamini WIthanachchi is a consulatant/lecturer in Kandy Branch at the NIBM since 2021. Mrs. Sandamini WIthanachchi is acquainted with a set of versatile academic disciplines such as Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Quality and Productivity, Research Methodology, Business Mathematics, Management Accounting and Marketing subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. He/She published articles in Human Resource Management Perspectives. She is also actively involved with journals as a reviewer of research papers and gained experience through membership of scientific committees for conferences
Teaching Area
- Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
- Research Methodology
- Marketing Management
- Productivity and Quality
- Macro Economics
- Business Mathematics
- Strategic Management
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
Research Interest & Publications
- Currently working with the research publication of “The impact of parental pressure on academic & professional success of children”
Contact
Email : sandamini@nibm.lk
Kandy Campus
Mr. Ishan V H Wiratunga
Head (Kandy Campus)
Phone : +94 722 219 188
Email : ishan@nibm.lk
Mr. Ishan V H Wiratunga
Head (Kandy Campus)
Qualifications
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- BSc Engineering (Peradeniya)
- MSc Project Management(Moratuwa)
- Diploma in Quality Mgt (SLAQ)
- MAPM (UK)
- MSCL (UK)
- AMIE (SL)
- MSLAQ
- MCILT (SL)
Biography
Mr. Ishan VH Wiratunga is the Head of Kandy Campus at the NIBM since 2019. Mr. Wiratunga is an Engineer by profession has obtained his bachelors of Engineering Degree from University of Peradeniya. He has obtained his Masters Degree in Project Management from the Universoity of Morauwa. Mr. Wiratunga has nearly twenty years of experience in the industry both local and international. Mr. Wiratunga has memberships of numerous professional and social bodied. Membership of Association of Project Managers (UK), Membership of Chartered Institute of Logistics (UK), Membership of Association for Quality, Membership of IES etc. to name a few. Mr Wiratunga has taught courses on various Engineering and Management subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Bachelor / Masters students at NIBM as well as private and state institutions. He has supervised a few undergraduate and post graduate dissertations. He/she published a couple of articles on journals in the subject of project management. He is actively involved with social works and at honorary positions Mr. Wiratunga is a member of National Selection Committee for Chess appointed by the Minister of Sports. He in fact is the current president of Kandy YMCA.
Teaching Area
- Project Management
- Engineering Management
- Business Analytics & Statistics
Research Interest & Publications
- Project Management and Engineering Management
Contact
Phone : +94 722 219 188
Email : ishan@nibm.lk
Ms. P R R W M Inoka K Abayasinghe
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Ms. P R R W M Inoka K Abayasinghe
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Qualifications
- MSc. in Computer Science, University of Peradeniya
- Bachelor of Information Technology, Charles Sturt University
Biography
Ms. P R R W M I K Abhayasinghe is a lecturer in School of Computing & Engineering at the NIBM Kandy Campus since 2011. She has taught courses on various Software Engineering and programming subjects for Certificate/ Diploma / Higher Diploma students. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations.
Teaching Area
- Software Engineering
- Software Quality Engineering
- Programming (Java, C Language)
- Management Information Systems
- Database Management Systems
- Systems Analysis & Design
Research Interest & Publications
- Areas of research include artificial intelligence, database systems, programming environments, programming languages and methodology, software quality engineering
Contact
Email : inoka.abayasinghe@nibm.lk
Ms. Shamalka M Uduwella
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Ms. Shamalka M Uduwella
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration, University of Peradeniya, 2014-2017
- Bachelor of Business Management (HR) Special Degree, University of Kelaniya, 2005-2009
Biography
Ms. Shamalka M Uduwella has obtained her Master’s Degree in Business Administration at University of Peradeniya. She holds a bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management (Special) from the University of Kelaniya with a First Class Honor and the best performance of Department of Human Resource Management in 2004/2005 Academic Year. She is currently working as a Consultant/Lecturer Grade- I at NIBM. She possessed ten years’ experience as a Lecturer by delivering lectures for full time and part time Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Diplomas and Degree Level students at NIBM in different disciplines. Ms. Uduwella has done many research works related to Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour. All the research papers are already presented and published in several journals. Further she has successfully conducted several workshops and training programmes in Human Resource Development, Counselling, Mentoring and Public relations for both public and private sector. Currently she is consulting few entrepreneurs in developing their business strategies.
Teaching Area
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- Principles of Management
- Performance Management
- Continuous Professional Development
- Research Methodology
Research Interest & Publications
- Dr. Wijaya Jayatilaka, Uduwella U.K.S.M (2018), Glass Ceiling effects on Women’s Career Development in non-state banking sector in Colombo. Presented and published (as a short communication) in the 3rd issue of the Vol. 30 of the Tropical Agricultural Research Journal, PGIA Congress, University of Peradeniya.
- Dr. Wijaya Jayatilaka, Uduwella U.K.S.M (2018) Impact of Glass Ceiling Factors on Women Career Development in Banking Sector: evidence from Non-state Banks in Colombo District. Presented and published as a full paper at International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
- Gamage Prasadini N, Uduwella U.K.S.M (2009), Reasons for strikes in plantation industry. Presented at Annual Research Symposium 2010, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- Gamage Prasadini N, Uduwella U.K.S.M (2010), The impact of work-related factors on Labour Management Relations. Presented at Annual Research Symposium 2010, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- New Lyric’s Devastating Management: A case study, published at Kelaniya Journal of HRM, Department of HRM, University of Kelaniya.
- Human Capital Management
- Organizational Behaviour
Contact
Email : shamalka@nibm.lk
Mr. Mohammed Riham
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. Mohammed Riham
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration, University of Peradeniya, 2014-2018
- Bachelor of Finance (Special) – First Class, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2007-2011
Biography
Mr. Riham is a Passed Finalist of CIMA-UK and AAT-SL. He has worked as a Management lecturer at NBM Kandy Since 2012 and since 2021 he is working as a Management Lecturer at Kandy Innovation Centre of NIBM. He has Experience in lecturing for various students from Certificate level to final year degree level. Further he has conducted many workshops for public sector as well as private sector in English, Sinhala and Tamil Mediums. Before Joining NIBM He had worked as a Financial Analyst for a Managing Director of a group of Finance companies and Associate Research Analyst for an IT company specialized in making stock market softwares. His research interest is in the areas of higher education, Entrepreneurship and Financial Management.
Teaching Area
- Strategic Management
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Management Accounting
- Micro Economics
- Financial Accounting
- Research Methodology
- CREST Module
Research Interest & Publications
- Kumar, S and Riham, M 2019, 'Factors affecting the academic achievement of management undergraduates with reference to higher educational institutes in Kandy, Reshaping human capital towards a better future, 05th International Conference on Contemporary Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka pp. 30
Contact
Email : riham@nibm.lk
Ms. Shashini Prabodha Pananwala
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Shashini Prabodha Pananwala
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Masters of Business Administration – University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2020
- BSc in Business Management – (Logistics Special) - NSBM – Gold Medalist- 2015
Biography
Ms. P A Shashini Prabodha Pananwala is a lecturer in business school at the NIBM since 2017. She has taught courses on various management and Supply chain and logistics subjects for Certificate, Diploma and Degree students. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. She is currently working on publishing articles in journals including Supply Chain Management Perspectives.
Teaching Area
- Business Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- Research Methodology
- Organizational Development
- Operations Management
- Environmental Management
- Productivity and Quality Management
Research Interest & Publications
- Supply Chain ManagementLogistics Management
- Environmental Sustainability
Contact
Email : shashini@nibm.lk
Ms. Dushyanthi S Abeywardhana
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Dushyanthi S Abeywardhana
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Arts in English (Reading): University of Peradeniya
- Bachelor of Arts (Languages) University of Peradeniya: 2015-2019
Biography
Mrs. Dushyanthi S Abeywardhana is a lecturer in English at NIBM Kandy. Being an alumna of University of Peradeniya, she has gained extensive knowledge in second language learning and teaching while working as a secondary school subject coordinator and a visiting lecturer at renowned institutions in the country. She’s developed a keen interest on exploring new trends of leaning and combining a multi-disciplinary approach when teaching English as a second language to non-native speakers of English. Mrs Abeywardhana is engaged in creative writing and poetry and her maiden poetry collection ‘Interpretations’ is about to be published. She’s currently reading for her Masters in English at university of Peradeniya. She is teaching courses on English language and Literature and her areas of expertise are ELT theory and Practice, post-colonial studies and women’s literature.
Research Interest & Publications
- Creative Writing: Poetry and politics
- Multi-disciplinary approaches of ELT and blending multimedia into classroom learning
- Feminist Literary theory and criticism
Contact
Email : dushyanthi@nibm.lk
Ms. R.M.Durani Onne
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. R.M.Durani Onne
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Arts -Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (2015-2017)
- Bachelor of Arts- Languages, University of Kelaniya (2005-2008)
- Higher National Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism - Motherwell Campus-UK (2010-2012)
Biography
Ms. Durani Onne is currently working as a Consultant/Lecturer at NIBM Kandy since 2019 for fulltime and part time Certificate, Diplomas and Degree Level students in different disciplines such as English language and Literature, Business English, Business Communication, Academic English for Management studies, Secretarial Practices, Soft Skills Development and Continuous Professional Development. She also has supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. She has over six years of experience in the field of lecturing and consultation and further she has conducted teacher trainings, awareness programs and workshops for undergraduates and working professionals.
Teaching Area
- English Language
- Effective Communication
- Business English
- Academic English for Management Studies
Research Interest & Publications
- Applied Linguistics; Second Language Learning, Second Language Teaching and Sociolinguistics
- Dissertation: “The study of language acquisition among locals in the tourism industry in Habarana; a study based on morphology” - University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya
Contact
Email : durani@nibm.lk
Mr. H M S K B Herath
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. H M S K B Herath
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) University of Peradeniya (Reading)
- Master of Science (MSc) University of Peradeniya (2015)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) University of Northumbria (2009)
Biography
He has been working as a Consultant/Lecturer in Computer Science at National Institute of Business Management Sri Lanka and has more than 8 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level. He earned his first Degree with a class in Applied Computer Science from the University of Northumbria, Newcastle, UK. He obtained his MSc in Computer Science from PGIS, University of Peradeniya. He is Currently reading for his MPhil at University of Peradeniya in medical Image analysis. He has developed his expertise and interest in the following fields: Medical Image Processing, Machine Learning & Deep Learning, Database Management System, IoT.
Teaching Area
- Database Management System
- Image Processing
- Digital Marketing
- Internet of Things
- Embedded Systems
- Web Application Development
Research Interest & Publications
- Machine Learning & Data Science
- Blockchain
Contact
Email : sandaruwan.herath@nibm.lk
Galle Campus
Mr. T L Liyanagamage
Head (Galle Campus)
Email : thusitha@nibm.lk
Mr. T L Liyanagamage
Head (Galle Campus)
Qualifications
- MBA (University of Wales-UK)
- BSc in Teaching Technology (University of Sikkim Manipal, India)
Biography
Mr. T L Liyanagamage is the Head of Galle Campus at the NIBM since 2018
Teaching Area
Contact
Email : thusitha@nibm.lk
Ms. Shamali Asanthi Kurukulasuriya
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Shamali Asanthi Kurukulasuriya
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master in Computer Science (UCSC-Colombo),
- Bachelor of Information Technology(UCSC-Colombo)
Teaching Area
- Programming
- Advanced / Database Management Systems
- Analysis and Designing
- Software Engineering
Research Interest & Publications
- Machine Learning and Data Analytics
Contact
Email : asanthi@nibm.lk
Ms. Sandaruwani Pathirage
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Sandaruwani Pathirage
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Management and Information Technology (1st class) , University of Kelaniya (2013-2017)
Biography
Ms. Sandaruwani Pathirage is a lecturer in School of computing at NIBM Galle Campus since 2019. She has taught courses on various IT subjects for Certificate / Diploma and Higher Diploma students. He/She has also supervised numerous IT development projects of diploma students. She has published articles in business magazines as well as published research papers in international research conferences. Furthermore, she is a member of NIBM toastmasters club and is the Vice president – public relations
Teaching Area
- Computer Programming (c, c++, java, python) including object oriented programming
- DBMS
- Mathematics and statistics for computing
- Machine learning for AI
Research Interest & Publications
- “Genetic Algorithm approach to the Integrated Inventory Distribution Problem (IIDP) to Manage Perishable Products
- Machine learning and Artificial intelligence
Contact
Email : sandaruwani@nibm.lk
Ms. Thilini Dharmasena
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Thilini Dharmasena
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Science in Operational Research, University of Moratuwa, 2019 - Present
- Bachelor of Science in Management and Information Technology, University of Kelaniya, 2014–2017
Biography
Ms Thilini Dharmasena is a lecturer in School of computing at the NIBM. She has taught causes on various IT and Management subjects for the undergraduate students. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and Undergraduate dissertations. She published articles in international conferences including optimization perspectives. She has actively involved for the research articles reviewing process and gained lots of experiences as a member of organizing committee in International Research Conferences
Teaching Area
- E-Commerce
- MIS/ ERP
- DBMS
- Operational Research
- Project Management
- System Analysis and Design
Research Interest & Publications
- Wayamba International Conference 2018 (WINC -2018) Research Title – An effective decision model to allocate most suitable team members for software development project. Date - 24th August 2018
- International Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE-2017) Research Title – A model to allocate team members for software development project. Date - 29th March 2018
- International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences (IRSPAS-2017) Title - An Optimizing model to allocate most suitable team members for software development project : Date - 20th October 2017
Contact
Email : thilinid@nibm.lk
Matara Campus
Mr. T L Liyanagamage
Head (Matara Campus)
Email : thusitha@nibm.lk
Mr. T L Liyanagamage
Head (Matara Campus)
Qualifications
- MBA (University of Wales-UK)
- BSc in Teaching Technology (University of Sikkim Manipal, India)
Contact
Email : thusitha@nibm.lk
Ms. K S T Hettiarachchi
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. K S T Hettiarachchi
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MA (Linguistics) – University of Kelaniya (Reading)
- BA (Special) in French – University of Kelaniya
- DELF – Alliance Française de Kotte – Sri Lanka
Biography
Ms. Sachini Hettiarachchi is a Lecturer in School of Language at the NIBM since 2019. Mrs. Sachini Hettiarachchi has taught courses on both English and French languages for Certificate / Diploma / Degree students. She has also supervised Diploma dissertations. Being an active researcher, she has published and presented research and journal articles in International conferences and journals. She also has experiences in being a reviewer and an editor in academic journals
Teaching Area
- French Language
- English Language
Research Interest & Publications
- Teaching Methodologies
- Cultural Studies
- Foreign Language Acquisition
- Child Psychology
- A study on the necessity of Implementing Online Programs for Higher Educational Institutes in Sri Lanka – 20th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) 2019 – University of Kelaniya
- Children and Cinema: The Prominence and Effectiveness of Cultural Values in Child Cinema – 04th International Conference on Social Sciences 2018 (ICSS 2018) – University of Kelaniya
- The Portrayal of the Evolution of the Sri Lankan Culture in Music Videos – 19th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC 2018) – Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya
- The Impacts of Using E-books in Sri Lankan Higher Education – 5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches 2018 (ICMA 2018) – Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- A Comparative Study of Ethical and Moral Issues of Old and Contemporary Dubbed Cartoons Broadcasted in Sri Lanka – Ruhuna University 04th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (RUICHSS 2018) – University of Ruhuna
- Effectiveness of the Use of Technology in the Second Language Classroom: A Study based on the University of Kelaniya – The Open University International Research Sessions ( iOURS 2018) – The Open University Nawala
- C’est Le Temps d’explorer Le Monde de La Beauté. (It is Time to Explore the World of Beauty- A Review on Babushka’s Beauty Secrets) –Mirroir Magazine 2015 – University of Kelaniya
- Pas de Sujet. (No title) – A creative writing on the absurdity of life) –Mirroir Magazine 2015 – University of Kelaniya
- The Effectiveness of the Child Cinema on the Lives of Children; A Comparative Study on Les Vacances du Petit Nicolas and Ho Ghana Pokuna –Prabha Journal 2017 – University of Kelaniya
- Oscar saha Rosa Aththamma - Translated from Oscar et La Dame Rose by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt – University of Kelaniya
Contact
Email : thimalka@nibm.lk
Ms. N N Gunasekara
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. N N Gunasekara
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MSc in Computer Science (University of Colombo)
- BSc Hon's in IT (SLIIT)
Contact
Email : nadeeshani@nibm.lk
Ms. Chami Dilhani Muthugamage
Consultant/Lecturer
Ms. Chami Dilhani Muthugamage
Consultant/Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration, University of Ruhuna (2018 – 2021)
- Bachelor of Science in MIS, National University of Ireland (2007-2011)
Biography
Mrs C. D. Muthugamage is a lecturer in School of Computing at the NIBM since 2014. Mrs C. D. Muthugamage has taught courses on various IT and Management subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations. She published articles in international journals and one of the research papers presented in ICME 2021 of University of Ruhuna has recognised as the best player in the Education track
Teaching Area
- Software Engineering
- Database Management Systems
- Electronics and Computer Architecture
- Mathematics for Computing
- Statistics
- Organizational Behaviour
- Management Information Systems
Research Interest & Publications
- Information Systems
- Online Learning
- Online Learning Satisfaction
- Social - Commerce
- Received Best paper award under the Education Track for the research paper “Factors Affecting Students’ Satisfaction in Online Learning: Evidence from National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), Sri Lanka” at ICME 2021 University of Ruhuna – 2021
- Determinants of intention to book a hotel room through social media in the southern coastal small and medium scale hotels in Sri Lanka – 4th National Research Symposium on Management under the track Information Systems- Rajarata University of Sri Lanka- 2021
- Determinants of Professional Student’s Intention to Continuous Usage of Learning Management System (LMS): Evidence from National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), Sri Lanka – 6th International Conference of Contemporary Management under the track Technology/ Innovation Management, University of Jaffna – 2021
- Study on the necessity of Implementing Online Programs for Higher Educational Institutes in Sri Lanka – 20th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) 2019 – University of Kelaniya.
Contact
Email : chami@nibm.lk
Kurunagla Campus
Mr. K P Cyril Gunarathna
Head of Kurunegala Campus
Phone : +94 773 427 726
Email : gunarathne@nibm.lk
Mr. K P Cyril Gunarathna
Head of Kurunegala Campus
Qualifications
- BSc. (Mgt.)Sp. (University of Sri Jayawardanapura)
- PGDBM (University of Colombo)
- Diploma in English (University of Colombo)
- MBS (University of Colombo)
Biography
Mr K P C Gunarathna is a recognized trainer who has excellent track records in
conducting workshops mainly on management subjects. He has worked in different recognized organizations before Joining as Head of NIBM Kurunegala Campus. He has worked as a senior managerial capacity in Production and HRD in last 22 years. Academically and Professionally he possesses as BSc. Mgt.Sp. (Sri Jayawardenapura), PGDBM (Colombo), Diploma in English (Colombo) MBS (Colombo) and Associate member of SLITAD and a panel member of the Judge board of National Productivity Awards
Teaching Area
- ANDHRM Sinhala and English Medium
- ADBM Full time and Part time
- ADMM
- ACHRM and CHRM
Contact
Phone : +94 773 427 726
Email : gunarathne@nibm.lk
Ms. Harshani Hiswella
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Ms. Harshani Hiswella
Senior Consultant / Lecturer
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration, Wayamba University SL, 2014 – 2016
- Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Colombo SL, 2002 – 2006
Biography
Mrs. Harshani Hiswella is a lecturer in business School at the NIBM since 2009. She has taught courses on various management and Human Resource Management subjects for Certificate, Diploma, and Degree students. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations
Teaching Area
- Human Resource Management
- General Management
- Strategic Management
- Organizational Behaviour
Contact
Email : harshani@nibm.lk
Mr. Shahein Aruna
Consultant/ Lecturer
Mr. Shahein Aruna
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- M.AETM (Distinction) (WUSL)
- BBA (Operations Mgt) Sp (University of Peradeniya)
- Six Sigma (Green Belt)
- Dip in International Relations (BCIS)
Biography
Mr. Shahein Aruna is a lecturer in School of business- Kurunegala Campus at the NIBM since (2017). He has taught courses on various Management and Operations Management subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. He has also supervised numerous Diploma dissertations. He published articles in international journals including Quality and Operations Management Perspectives. He is an author of many subject books
Teaching Area
- Operations Management
- Statistics, Productivity
- Quality Management
- Environmental Management
- Knowledge Management
Research Interest & Publications
- 2021 : Perera R., T.S.M Amarasena A Literature review of Contribution of Green Productivity to the success of Business Performance. International Journal of Innovative research and Publications
- 2020 : Perera, R, Nishantha Application of Six Sigma Methodology to Improve the Waste Management System by Reducing the Carbon Dust Emission in activated carbon manufacturer Of Abc PLC. 6th International Research Conference (ICCM) at Jaffna University of Sri Lanka
- 2019 : Best Research paper awarded by IPUMSE - İnternatıonal Research Conference, Unıversıty Of Peradeniaya for the paper Title
- 2019 : Perera, R.Dandeniya S. Impact of Lean Manufacturing Tools Towards the Process Improvement;A Study Based on Reduction of Touchpoints of Apparel Warehouse Label Quarantine Process.IPUMSE - İnternatıonal Research Conference, Unıversıty Of Peradeniaya
- 2019 : Perera, R.Suraj M. Impact Of Academic Based Information Technological Systems Toward The Improvement Of Social Productivity Among Higher Studies Program Followers; A Study Based On Microsoft Office 365 System
- 2018 ; Perera, R Applying Six Sigma Methodology to reduce the Lead time of service process. International Research Conference, Sir John Kothalawala Defense University 2017
- 2017 : Perera, R Rupasinghe S, Determine the Statistical Process Control limits for Sri Lanka Standard uncertified boxes of matches manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka.(2017) International Research Conference, Sir John Kothalawala Defense University 2017. Reg no 198925100253.
- 2016 : Perera, R and Bandara,A. (2016), ‘Impact of Railway transport service quality on passengers’ satisfaction; A study based on Kandy Railway Station’. Jaffna:International Research Symposium at Jaffna University of Sri Lanka
- 2016 : Perera, R Pumali W. and Herath, H. (2016) ‘Customer perspective towards Service Quality of Telecommunication System; A study based on Sri Lanka Telecom household customers in Kandy District’.Jaffna:International Research Symposium at Jaffna University of Sri Lanka
- 2016 : Perera, R and Gunarathne, G. (2016), ‘Potential for Earning Indirect Revenues from Manufacturing Process; Special Reference to Agro Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka’ Anuradhapura:03rd International Research Symposium at Rajarata University, Sri Lanka
- 2016 : Edirisooriya, W Perera R. and Munasinghe, P. (2016), ‘The Impact of personal traits on Management Undergraduates to become future Entrepreneurs – A study of Management Undergraduates of University of Peradeniya’ Anuradhapura: 03rd International Research Symposium at Rajarata University, Sri Lanka
- 2017 : Perera , R and Gunarathna G. (2017) “ Constructing Cause and Effect Diagram to rework issue in Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka.” 06th International Conference Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Kandy
- 2016 : Perera, R and.Bandara A. (2016), ‘Foreign Travellers’ Perspective towards Service Quality of Railway Service in Sri Lanka; A Study based on Kandy Railway Travellers’. Colombo: 9th International Research Conference, Sir John Kothalawala Defense University
- 2015 : Perera, R and Lakmal, U. (2015), ‘Effect of changes in Bilateral Exchange rate on Trade Balance; between Sri Lanka and Japan’. Kandy:Third conference on Sri Lanka –Japan Collaborative Research Symposium
- 2014 : Perera R and. Kuruppuge R.(2014), ‘The Role of Spice Gardens on Income Generations of Agro Entrepreneurs in Central Province of Sri Lanka’. Peradeniya.Peradeniya :Economics Research Symposium
- 2018 : Time Management for Productivity Improvement written in Braille System publication Author Publication ISBN NO 978-955-54645-1-2 2012
- 2012 : Business Statistics Book ISBN no 978-955-54645-0-5 (in Sinhala medium)
Contact
Email : Shahein@nibm.lk
Ms. T M A S Tennakoon
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. T M A S Tennakoon
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MA Linguistics (University of Kelaniya) (2015-2017)
- BA (Languages) (University of Peradeniya) (2008-2011)
Biography
Ms. T.M.A.S.Tennakoon has been a lecturer in School of Languages since 2017. She has taught English in Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma programmes in Schools of Business, Computing and Languages. She has also supervised numerous English Diploma dissertations since 2017. Her research is in relation to error analysis
Teaching Area
- Effective Communication Skills
- Business English
- English for Academic and Management studies
- Grammar, Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking
Research Interest & Publications
- Grammar
Contact
Email : ayoma@nibm.lk
Ms. Eranga Perera
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Eranga Perera
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- MSc in Information Technology (IT) Dublin University (Ireland)
- BSc (Hons) in Management Information System (MIS) Dublin University (Ireland)
- Higher Diploma in Computer Based Information Systems (HDCBIS)
- Diploma in Computer System Design (DCSD)
Biography
Ms. Eranga Perera is a lecturer in (School of Computing and Engineering) at the NIBM since (2018). She has taught courses on various Information Technology subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree students. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and undergraduate dissertations
Teaching Area
- Information and Communication Technology
- Electronics Computer Organization
- Computer Architecture
Contact
Email : nirmani@nibm.lk
Ms. Harshini Ihalagama
Consultant/ Lecturer
Ms. Harshini Ihalagama
Consultant/ Lecturer
Qualifications
- Reading for MA in TESL – The Open University, Sri Lanka
- MA in Linguistics – University of Kelaniya
- BA – University of Kelaniya
Biography
Ms. I H Ihalagama is a lecturer in (School of Language) at the NIBM since (2020). She is teaching English for students following Certificate / Diploma courses. She has also supervised several Diploma research projects. She presented research papers in international symposiums
Research Interest & Publications
- Psycholinguistics, Applied Linguistics, Socio-linguistics, Sri Lankan English Novels, Language Learning and Teaching, Language Acquisition, Language and Culture
- Santhan, A. 2015. Life is Like That, Trans. By Ihalagama, H. University of Kelaniya
- Ihalahama, H. I. 2021. Use of Sinhala Terms to Depict in Sri Lankan Cultural Identity in English Novels. 5th International Conference on the Humanities (ICH) 2020/21, 29 & 30 July 2021, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
- Ihalahama, H. I. 2021. Common Grammar Errors Made by Learners in Business Writing. Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT)-2021, 30th June 2021, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities Department of English Language Teaching Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
- Ihalahama, H. I. 2021. Depiction of Sri Lankan Cultural Identity in Sri Lankan English Novels. 3rd International Research Symposium on Social Science and Humanities (IRSSSH) 2020, 22 & 23 January 2021, National Center for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka
- Awanthika, T. Hapuarachchi, P., Ihalagama, H. and Samarasinghe, N. 2015. Code Mixing in the Field of Tuition Particularly in Economics and Biology Classes in Kiribathgoda Area. Gnosis 2015, Undergraduate Research Symposium, 10 June 2015, The Department of English, University of Kelaniya
Contact
Email : ihalagama@nibm.lk