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Department of Industrial Management,
Faculty of Applied Sciences,
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka,
Kuliyapitiya,
Sri Lanka.

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Prof. M.M.D.R. Deegahawature
B.Sc. Business Administration (Hons.) (Sri J’pura) MBA (Colombo), MBA in MOT (AIT), PhD in Management (HUST)
Professor in Industrial Management
Director Staff Development Center, President Sport Advisory Board
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  • PhD in Management (2014), Huazhong University of Science and Technology, P.R. China.
  • MBA (Technology Management) (2006), Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand.
  • MBA (2003), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • B.Sc. (Business Administration) (1999), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Member, Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
  • Member, Institute Management of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.

Permanent Appointments                                                                               

  • Senior Lecturer Grade I, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba university of Sri Lanka (25/05/2012 – to date)
  • Senior Lecturer Grade II, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba university of Sri Lanka (25/05/2006 – 24.05.2012)
  • Lecturer, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba university of Sri Lanka (01.01.2001 – 24.05.2006)

  Visiting Appointments – Undergraduate Level

  • Visiting Lecturer – EMGT1162 Principles of Management – Department of Construction Technology, Faculty of Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (11.03.2019 – 16.08.2019)
  • Visiting Lecturer – NANO2182 Management for Technology – Department of Nano Science Technology, Faculty of Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (03.09.2018 – 25.01.2019)
  • Visiting Lecturer – NANO2222 Finance for Decision Making – Department of Nano Science Technology, Faculty of Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (03.09.2018 – 25.01.2019)
  • Visiting Lecturer – EMGT1162 Principles of Management – Department of Construction Technology, Faculty of Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (12.02.2018 – 24.08.2018)
  • Visiting Lecturer – NANO2182 Management for Engineering – Department of Nano Science Technology, Faculty of Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (12.02.2018 – 31.08.2018)
  • Visiting Lecturer – 401 Industrial Psychology – Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya (for 20 hours w.e.f. 17.09.2007)
  • Visiting Lecturer – Production and Operations Management in the BMS Degree Program – Faculty of Humanities & Social Science, Open University of Sri Lanka (w.e.f. 05.06.2006 in the Academic Year 2006/2007)

Visiting Appointments – Postgraduate Level

  • Visiting Lecture – MN7186 Developing Effectiveness in Management & Leadership, MBA Program (2018) – London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
  • Visiting Lecturer – MN7P35 ES Business Consultancy Project, MBA Program (2017) – London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
  • Visiting Lecturer – MN7123 Creating and Managing Resources for Value, MBA Program (2017) – London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
  • Visiting Lecturer – MN7181 People and Organizations: Principles and Practice in Global Context, MBA Program (2017) – London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
  • Visiting Lecturer – MN7123 Creating and Managing Resources for Value, MBA Program (2016) – London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
  • Course Lecturer: PG1222 Production and Operations Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Leading to the Degree in Master of Business Administration (Intake VI, Year 1, Term II) – Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Course Lecturer: PG1222 Production and Operations Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Leading to the Degree in Master of Business Administration (Intake V, Year 1, Term II) – Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Course Lecturer: PG1222 Production and Operations Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Leading to the Degree in Master of Business Administration (Intake IV, Year 1, Term II) – Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Course Lecturer: PG1222 Production and Operations Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Leading to the Degree in Master of Business Administration – Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Course Coordinator: PG1222 Production and Operations Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Leading to the Degree in Master of Business Administration – Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

In Refereed Journals (Full Paper Published)

  • Deegahawature, M. M. D. R., & Rupasinghe, O. H. S. N. (2019). Indoor environment quality in green buildings: A case of apparel firm in Sri Lanka. Journal of Management Matters, 6(2), (In Press)
  • Dilanthi, M. G. S., & Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2014). Maintenance function for manufacturing excellence program: A case study of the Sri Lankan manufacturing industry. International Journal of Engineering Research, 3(10), 580-583
  • Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2014). Managers’ inclination towards open innovation: Effect of job characteristics. European Journal of Business and Management, 6 (1), 8-16.
  • Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2014). Capabilities and implementation of inbound open innovation: Evidence from LMT firms in technologically less advanced countries. European Journal of Business and Management, 6 (7), 286-295.
  • Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2014). The effect of proclivity to open innovation, job complexity and technology turbulence on creativity: Evidence from technologically less advanced countries. International Journal of Business and Social Research, 4 (4), 125-136.
  • Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2014). The effects of learning orientation on implementation of inbound open innovation in low and medium-low technology firms. International Journal of Economics, Commerce & Management, 2 (5), 1-16.
  • Deegahawature, M. M., & Jayasundara, S. (2010). Analysis of service environment: A case of Sri Lankan banking secto. Wayamba Journal of Management, 1(2), 117-127.
  • Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2010). Challenges in effective implementation of e-Learning in Sri Lanka. Wayamba Journal of Management, 1 (1), 9-23.

 

Peer reviewed Presentations at Conferences / Symposia (Full Paper Published)

  • Wickramarachchi, K.V.N.A. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2019). The impact of occupational health & safety practices on employee job satisfaction: A case study in an apparel company in Koggala, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Eleventh Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 194-198). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Wanniarchchi, P.L. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2019). Factors affecting liner dimension variations: A case study of glove manufacturing industry. Proceedings of the Eleventh Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 147-151). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Rajapaksha R.A.U.K. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2017). Training and development effectiveness and employee performance: The mediating role of employee motivation and creativity. Proceedings of the Ninth Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 176-180). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Weweliyadda, W.H.P.P. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2017). The impact of Servicescape on customer behavioral outcomes. Proceedings of the Ninth Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 171-175). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Jothirathne, P.A.A.U. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2017). Employers’ vs graduates’ perception on employability skills possession of the graduates: A case study of graduates in applied sciences. Proceedings of the Ninth Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 72-77). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Wijewickrama, G.D.T.M. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2017). Customer satisfaction on the services offered by the two-wheeler distributors: A case of Western Province of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Ninth Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 54-59). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Ayanthika W.D.W. & Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2015). Absenteeism and production performance: A case in apparel industry. Proceedings of the Seventh Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 1-5). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Abeysinghe I.A. & Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2015). Promoting investments in developing countries: A case of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Seventh Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 105.111). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Perera, B. D. S., Dissanayake, K. D. D. N., & Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2012). Empirical study on labour turnover: A case of financial department of ABC Mercury. Proceedings of the Forth Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 58-62). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Perera, A. N. R., Karunarathne, E. A. C. P. & Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2012). An Investigation of root causes of the production delay: A study on footwear industry, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Forth Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 45-50). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Wass, M.M.D.C., Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. & Jayasena, D.M. (2011). Validity of fisher effect in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Third Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 83-87). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Rajapaksha, S.R.M.C.J. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2011). Investigating key success factors of sales promotion process in trading industry in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Third Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 66-72). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Liyanage, S.M. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2011). Analysis of factors influencing closure of business: A case of BOI approved companies. Proceedings of the Third Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 45-50). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Waidyasekara, V.T. and Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2010). Improving the efficiency of rubber band cutting in the rubber manufacturing industry. Proceedings of the Second Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 220-224). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Madhuwanthi, R.A.M. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2010). Cleaner production assessment with environment management system. Proceedings of the Second Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 202-208). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Rathnayake, IKGKK. & Deegahawature, MMDR. (2010). Exploration of reasons for gap between order quantity and supply quantity in dairy production organization. Proceedings of the Second Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 114-119). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Nisayini, K. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2010). An investigation on downtime minimization techniques for Sri Lankan textile & apparel industry. Proceedings of the Second Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 94-100). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Samarakoon, H.K.G.N.D. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2010). A Comprehensive study on short and delay shipments: A study on Sri Lankan apparel industry. Proceedings of the Second Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 74-79). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Dharmawardhana, D.N. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2009). Improving the changeover performance of a manufacturer: A case study. Proceedings of the First Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 91-96). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Dharmawardhana, D.N. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2009). Barriers to improve productivity in manufacturing department: With special reference to behavioral aspects of changeover time. Proceedings of the First Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 79-84). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
    Kulasooriya, K.G.H. & Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2009). Analyzing the factors influencing the laminator machine operations and strategies to improve its productivity. Proceedings of the First Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (pp. 66-71). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

 

Peer reviewed Presentations at Conferences/ Symposia (Published in Abstract Form)

  • Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. & Madumali. (2018). Minimization of defects in the apparel industry: A case of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference (pp. 188). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. (2017). Technology orientation and inbound open innovation in LMT firms: An empirical study in Sri Lanka. Wayamba University Research Congress. Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University. [An extended abstract]
  • Senavirathna, D.M.H.D. & Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2016). The effect of training and development on employees’ retention: A case from Sri Lankan apparel sector. Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference (pp. 108). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. & Senavirathna, D.M.H.D. (2016). Does Training and development enhance employees’ commitment? A case from Sri Lankan apparel sector. Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference (pp. 127). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Maruddana, M.G.N. & Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2016). Export marketing strategies and export performance: Industrial product export sector of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference (pp. 135). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Deegahawature, M. M. D. R. (2014). Effect of political ties on market potential: Moderating role of technology turbulence. Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference (pp. 9). Kuliyapitiya: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Deegahawature, M.M.D.R. and Chowdhury, M. (2006). Factors Influencing the Success of Technology Transfer in Developing countries. Proceedings of the Tenth Anniversary International Symposium (111). Belihuloya: Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Member: Editorial & Advisory Board

  • UCP Management Review: Journal of Business and Management – UCP Business School, University of Central Punjab, Pakistan.
  • Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research (SLJER) – Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka

Reviewer of Journals

  • The Journal of Management Matters, Vol. 7 (1). (2020). Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
  • The Journal of Management Matters, Vol. 6 (1). (2019). Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
  • Ruhuna Journal of Management and Finance (in 2017), University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
  • Journal of Accountancy and Finance Vol. 3 (2). (2016). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
  • Sri Lanka Journal of Banking & Finance, 2 (1 & 2). (2015). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
  • The Journal of Management Matters, Vol. 2 (1). (2015). Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.

Reviewer of Conferences (Full Paper Published)

  • 8th International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME) 2019 – Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna
  • Jaffna University International Research Conference (JUICE) 2016 – University of Jafna
  • 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM) 2016 – Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna
  • 3rd International Research Symposium (IRSyRUSL) 2015 – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Reviewer of Conferences (Published in Abstract/ Extended Abstract Form)

  • 5th Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Researches (SACFIRE) 2019 – Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance
  • 4th International Research Symposium (ISIBES) 2018 – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Wayamba International Conference (WinC) 2018 – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • 7th Annual Research Session (ARS) 2017 – Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
  • 4th Annual Research Symposium of NCAS 2017 – National Center for Advanced Studies in humanities and social sciences
  • Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC) 2017 – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC) 2017 – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Annual Research Symposium in Management (ARSYM) 2017 – Faculty of Business Studies and Finance
  • Wayamba International Conference (WinC) 2016 – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Wayamba International Conference (WinC) 2014 – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES 2012) – Faculty of Applied Sciences

Session Chair / Panel Chair/ Discussant of Conferences Symposia

  • 2nd National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM) 2018 – Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • Wayamba International Conference (WinC) 2018 – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Annual Research Symposium in Management (ARSYM) 2018 –Faculty of Business Studies and Finance
  • 6th International Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economics (SLERC) 2017 – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • 5th International Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economics (SLERC) 2016 – University of Kelaniya
  • 3rd International Research Symposium (IRSyRUSL) 2016 – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  • 6th Research Symposium 2016 – Uva Wellassa University
  • Annual Research Symposium in Management (ARSYM) 2017 – Faculty of Business Studies and Finance
  • Wayamba International Conference (WinC) 2016 – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Researches (SACFIRE) 2016 – Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance
  • 1st Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Research (SACFIRE) 2015 – Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance
  • Wayamba International Conference (WinC) 2014 – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Organizing Conferences/ Symposia

  • Co-Chair – Wayamba University Research Congress (WURC) 2019, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Member of 3 Subcommittees of Wayamba International Conference 2018, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
    • Logistics Subcommittee
    • National/ International Participation Subcommittee
    • Publication & Editorial Subcommittee
  • Chairperson – The Tenth Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) 2018 – Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Chairperson – The Eighth Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) 2016 – Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Member of 3 Subcommittees Wayamba International Conference 2016, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
    • Registration/ Program Committee
    • National/ International Participation Committee
  • Chairperson – The Sixth Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) 2014 – Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Executive Committee Member/ In-Charge of the Registration & Program Committee – Wayamba International Conference 2014, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Editor in Chief – Symposia

  • Editor in Chief – The Tenth Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) 2018 – Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Editor in Chief – The Eighth Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) 2016 – Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Editor in Chief – The Sixth Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) 2014 – Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Research Supervision at Postgraduate Level (Completed)

  • Wijekoon, PMDASK., Effect of Job Rotation on Career Development at University Administrative Staff in Sri Lanka, Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo, (2018)
  • Dilanthi, MGS., Modeling of effective maintenance function for Manufacturing Excellence Programme: A case of manufacturing industry of Sri Lanka. M.Sc. In Operational Research, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, (2013)
  • Madhuwanthi, RAM., Factors influencing to adoption of Cleaner Production into Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Western Province of Sri Lanka, M.Sc. in Operational Research, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, (2013)
  • Jothirathne, PAAU., Employability skills of the graduates in Faculty of Applied Sciences in Sri Lankan Universities, M.Sc. in Operational Research, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, (2013)
  • Karunarathne, KAA., Comparative study determining service quality (SQ) in retail banks: State bank vs. private banks. MBA Program, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, (2013)
  • Kalansuriya, MSA., Analysis of operational competency of technical officers toward organizational effectiveness upon routine task accomplishment at meteorological department. MBA Program, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, (2011)
  • Jayantha, PG., Analysis of factors influencing quality and relevance of VTA programs upon employability. MBA Program, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, (2011)
  • Rajasinghe, OR., Impact of the leadership styles on job performance of subordinates with special reference to the commercial banks of Sri Lanka. MBA Program, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, (2011)
  • Edirisinghe, EAND., Factors influencing customer satisfaction on perceived service quality: With special reference to technical colleges in Sri Lanka. MBA Program, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, (2010)
  • Perera, MTUN., Impact of Cognitive Ability and Extrinsic Motivation on Non-managers’ Job Performance, MBA Program, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, (2008)
  • Jayasundara, HMSK., Factors Influencing the High Quality Service Environment: A Case of Hatton National Bank, MBA Program, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, (2008)
  • Bandara, OGCG., Managers’ Leadership Behavior as the Determinant of the Effectiveness of Employee Involvement in Performance Evaluation, MBA Program, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, (2008)

 Present (in Wayamba University of Sri Lanka) 

  • Head of the Department – Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2014)
  • Director – Staff Development Center, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (Since 2019)
  • President – Sport Advisory Board, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (Since 2017)
  • Member – Senate Sub-Committee on Academic Development & Planning, Scholarship & Ethics (ADPSEC) (Since 2018)
  • Chairman – Scholarship, Staff Development & Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Applied Sciences

Previous (in Wayamba University of Sri Lanka)  

  • Member – Senate Research and Higher Degrees Committee [2017 to 2020 – Expired the 3-year tenure]
  • Chairman – Staff Residential Committee [From 01.09.2016 to 31.08.2019 – Expired the 3-year tenure]
  • Chairperson – Committee of Developing the Procedure for Mapping ILOs of the Courses against the Outcomes Specified by the SLQF – Assigned by the Senate subcommittee on Academic Development Planning Scholarships and Ethics (ADPSEC) (2019)
  • Chairman – The Committee of Finding the Requirements of the Buildings for Staff Accommodation – Township Development Construction Project of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2019)
  • Treasurer: Kuliyapitiya Teachers’ Association of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (Tenure: 2018-2019)
  • Vice-President – Sport Advisory Board, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (For the year 2016)
  • President: Kuliyapitiya Teachers’ Association of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (Tenure: 2015-2016)
  • Member of the Organizing Committee/ Chairman of the Food & Refreshments Committee of the 12th Sri Lanka University Games (SLUG) 2016
  • Director – Information Communication Technology Center [From 01.04.2011 to 27.08.2011 – Resigned to leave the country for higher studies]
  • Acting Director – Information Communication Technology Center [From 01.01.2011 to 31.03.2011 – Appointed as the Director]
  • Director – Student Support Service & Welfare [From 01.03.2011 to 27.08.2011 – Resigned to leave the country for higher studies]
  • Coordinator of Career Guidance Unit [From 01.03.2011 to 27.08.2011 – Resigned to leave the country for higher studies]
  • Coordinator Staff Development Center [From 01.03.2011 to 27.08.2011 – Resigned to leave the country for higher studies]
  • Deputy Proctor of the University for the Kuliyapitiya Premises [From 01.03.2011 to 25.02.2008 – Resigned to leave the country for higher studies]
  • Treasurer: Kuliyapitiya Teachers’ Association of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (Tenure: 2010-2011)
  • Treasurer: Kuliyapitiya Teachers’ Association of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (Tenure: 2009-2010)
  • Senior Student Counsellor of the University for the Kuliyapitiya Complex [From 10.09.2007 to 25.02.2008 – Resigned to accept the Post of Deputy Proctor of the University for the Kuliyapitiya Premises]
  • Senior Student Counsellor of the University for the Kuliyapitiya Complex [From 01.09.2006 to 31.08.2007]
  • Student Counsellor of the University for the Kuliyapitiya Complex [From 01.03.2004 to 27.07.2004]
  • Senior Treasurer of the Student Union – Faculty of Applied Sciences [Academic Year 2009/2010 with effect from 13.01.2011 – Resigned with effect from 27.08.2011 to leave the country for higher studies]
  • Senior Treasurer of the Student Union – Faculty of Applied Sciences [Academic Year 2008/2009 with effect from 13.12.2009]
  • Senior Treasurer of the Student Union – Faculty of Applied Sciences [Academic Year 2007/2008 with effect from 28.07.2009]
  • Joint Secretary: Kuliyapitiya Teachers’ Association of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (Tenure: 2006-2007)

Introduction of New/ Revisions of degree programs

  • Sc. Special Degree in Industrial Management, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Major Curriculum Revision for the B.Sc. (General/ Joint Major/ Special) Degree Programs, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Curriculum Planning and Development

  • ‘Innovation Management’ component of the ‘Integrative Studies in Business Management’ – B.Sc. (Hons.) Degree in Business Management, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Resource Person: Workshop on Curriculum Revision – Curriculum of the Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

                – Total Quality Management

                – Operations Management

  • Management for Technology – BET in Material & Nano Science Technology Degree Program, Faculty of Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Human Resource Management – BET in Material & Nano Science Technology Degree Program, Faculty of Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Principles of Management: Proposed Bachelor of Engineering Degree Program, Proposed Faculty of Engineering, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Internal Resource Person: Industry Consultative Committee of proposed Faculty of Engineering
  • Coordinated the Revision of Engineering Management course modules of the BET Degree Program of Faculty of Technology.
  • Revised two course modules BET Degree Program of Faculty of Technology (Principles of Management & Human Resource Management) as per the UGC guidelines
  • Reviewer: Business Context Analysis – A course module of the B.Sc. Hons. in Business Management Degree Program, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Reviewer: Production & Operations Management – A course module of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) leading to Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Workshop: For the Government School Teachers

  • Resource Person: Workshop on Scientific Writing and Data Analysis. Organized by the Department of Banking and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. 15, 16, and 22 June 2019
  • Resource Person: (කුලියාපිටිය අධ්‍යාපන කලාපයේ ව්‍යාපාර අධ්‍යයනය හා ව්‍යවසායකත්ව අධ්‍යයනය විෂය උගන්වන ගුරුවරුන් සදහා සේවාස්ථ සැසිය) Seminar for the teachers who teach Business Studies and Entrepreneurial Studies in in Kuliyapitiya Education Zone. Organized by the Assistant Director of Education (Commerce), Zonal Education Office, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka. – 22.10.2016
  • Resource Person: (මහින්දෝදය ද්විතීය පාසල් දහසක් සංවර්ධනය කිරීමේ වැඩසටහන යටතේ ගුරු ධාරිතා සංවර්ධන වැඩසටහන සදහා සම්පත් දායකත්වය – උතුරුමැද පළාත) Residential workshop for the G.C.E. (A/L) Teachers in Uva Province. Organized by the Director of Education (Commerce & Business Studies), Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka – 09.12.2014
  • Resource Person: Capacity Development Program for Commerce Teachers in North Western Province. Organized by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Education – 28-31.10.2019
  • Resource Person: (මහින්දෝදය ද්විතීය පාසල් දහසක් සංවර්ධනය කිරීමේ වැඩසටහන යටතේ ගුරු ධාරිතා සංවර්ධන වැඩසටහන සදහා සම්පත් දායකත්වය – ඌව පළාත) Residential workshop for the G.C.E. (A/L) Teachers in Uva Province. Organized by the Director of Education (Commerce & Business Studies), Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka – 19.11.2014
  • Resource Person: (අ. පො. ස. (උ.පෙළ.) ව්‍යාපාර අධ්‍යයනය ගුරු පුහුණු වැඩමුළුව – වයඹ පළාත) – Workshop for the teachers who teach Business Studies in G.C.E. (A/L). Organized by the Assistant Director General, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka. – 30.09.2010 & 01.10.2010
  • Resource Person: (අ. පො. ස. (උ.පෙළ.) – ව්‍යාපාර අධ්‍යයනය – ගුරු පුහුණුව) – Workshop for Business Studies in G.C.E. (A/L). Organized by the Assistant Director General, National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka. – 07.09.2010

Workshop: For Coir Fiber Manufacturers

  • Resource Person: Conducted the workshop on Entrepreneurship for the coir fiber manufacturers. Organized by the Coconut Development Authority with the help of Department of Entrepreneurship, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
    • Divisional Secretariat Office, Bingiriya – 05.07.2017
  • Resource Person: Conducted the workshop on Entrepreneurship for the coir fiber manufacturers. Organized by the Coconut Development Authority with the help of Department of Entrepreneurship, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
    • ‘Hotel Sirimedura, Kuliyapitiya – 07.07.2017

Staff Development Program: Final Assessment

  • Examiner – Final Assessment (Seminar Presentation) of the Certificate Course on Staff Development (Intake 9), Staff Development Center, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka – 25.01.2019

Extension Courses/Short Courses

  • Resource Person – Diploma in Personal Financial Management (DPFM) Intake II – Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and AIA Insurance
  • Course Lecturer: Diploma in Personal Financial Management (DPFM) Intake I – Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and AIA Insurance

National Level

  • Market Research on Feasibility of Wariyapola Economic Centers – The Development & Research Project of Wayamba Development Program 2017 – Ministry of Buddhasasana & Wayamba Development
  • Member of the Curriculum Committee – Business Studies in G.C.E. (A/L) [New syllabus implemented in 2017 onwards] – National Institute of Education, Sri Lanka For both Grade 12 and Grade 13 of G.C.E. (A/L)
  • ප්‍රධාන පරීක්ෂක – අ.පො.ස. (උ.පෙළ.) විභාගය (2016) – පිළිතුරුපත්‍ර ඇගයීම
  • සාමාජික – උත්තරපත්‍ර නැවත සමීක්ෂණ මණ්ඩලය – අ.පො.ස. (උ.පෙළ.) විභාගය (2015)
  • ප්‍රධාන පරීක්ෂක – අ.පො.ස. (උ.පෙළ.) විභාගය (2015) – පිළිතුරුපත්‍ර ඇගයීම
  • ප්‍රධාන පරීක්ෂක – අ.පො.ස. (උ.පෙළ.) විභාගය (2014) – පිළිතුරුපත්‍ර ඇගයීම
  • සාමාජික – උත්තරපත්‍ර නැවත සමීක්ෂණ මණ්ඩලය – අ.පො.ස. (උ.පෙළ.) විභාගය (2014)
  • ප්‍රධාන පරීක්ෂක – අ.පො.ස. (උ.පෙළ.) විභාගය (2010) – පිළිතුරුපත්‍ර ඇගයීම

 International Level

  • Mediator/ Student Ambassador: Developing the corporation between Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) and Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration – Both institutes entered into a Memorandum of Understanding
  • Coordinator of the Study Visit to PR China: Coordinated an academic tour to HUST, PR China for the students of Master in Entrepreneurship program of the Department of Entrepreneurship, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Initiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST). Two parties have already signed the MoU.
  • Initiated ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ and ‘Agreement for Exchange of Students’ between Department of Information & Management Systems Engineering of Nagaoka University of Technology and Faculty of Applied Sciences of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. The council has already approved the documents, and has submitted for the approval of Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Prof.Yiyuan Mai.
Professor/ Head of the Department
Department of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property
School of Management
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Luoyu Road 1037, Wuhan
P.R. CHINA.
Email: maiyiyuan@mail.hust.edu.cn

Dr.PMB Jayathilake
Senior Lecturer
Department of Business Management
Faculty of Management Studies
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Mihinthale.
Email: bandulapmb@yahoo.com