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

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+94 37 2283170

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+94 37 2283170

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maths@wyb.ac.lk

Mrs. P.A.D.A.N. Appuhamy
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Kelaniya), M.Sc. (Colombo)
Head of the Department and Senior Lecturer (Grade I)

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+(94) 37 2283170
asankanidarshani@wyb.ac.lk
asan_nida@yahoo.com
  • MSc in Applied Statistics (2011)
       University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • BSc (Special) Degree in Statistics and Computer Science – 1st Class Honours (2006)
       University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  • Statistical Modelling
  • Extreme Value Theory and its Applications
  • Gold medal for the best performance in the Master of Science in Applied Statistics (2011)
  • Gold medal for the best performance in the Bachelor of Science (Special) Degree in Statistics & Computer Science (2006)
  • Senior Lecturer (Grade II) – Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2013-to date)
  • Lecturer (Probationary) – Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2008-2013)
  • Lecturer (Temporary) – Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2007-2008)
  • Assistant Lecturer (Temporary)- Department of Statistics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2006-2007)
  • Tutor- Department of Statistics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (2006)

In International Conference (Full papers /Abstracts)

  • Munasinghe P. C., Appuhamy P. A. D. A. N. (2021). Modeling exchange rate volatility and detection of its attributes. Proceedings of th 8 Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, 2021, University of Ruhuna [ISSN: 1391-8796].
  • Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. and Tilakaratne, C.D. (2011). Modelling the Association between Coconut Yield of the Bandirippuwa Estate and Climatic Factors: A Multivatriate Time Series Approach. Proceedings of the International Statistic Conference, ISBN:978-955-0056-01-9, pp 1-13.
  • Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. and Tilakaratne, C.D. (2011). Modelling the Association between Coconut Yield of the Bandirippuwa Estate and Climatic Factors: A Multivatriate Time Series Approach. Proceedings of the International Statistic Conference, ISSN: 978-955-0056-02-6, pp 82.
  • Thilani,M.D.D., Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. and Prabodanie,R.A.R.(2014).Factors affecting high absenteeism in garment industry: A case study in Brandix Casualwear LTD. Proceeding of the Wayamba International Conference(WinC) ,Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-955-4709-18-8, pp 52.
  • Wijesinghe, H.K.C.D., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2016). The impact of extracurricular activities on students’ academic performance: a case study. Proceeding of the Wayamba International Conference (WinC), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-955-4709-53-9 ,pp 49.
  • Dhananjaya, W.W.A.L., Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N., and Ekanayake, E.M.P. (2016). Modelling road accident severity using the partial proportional odds. Proceeding of the Wayamba International Conference (WinC), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-955-4709-53-9, pp 11.
  • De Silva, K.K.M, Wickramasinghe, W.M.P.M. and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2018). Modelling the quick change over: a case study of Sri Lankan apparel industry. Proceeding of the Wayamba University International Conference (WinC), Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-955-7442-19-8, pp 405.

In Local Conferences /Symposium (Full Papers / Abstracts)

  • Madhubhashitha, W.K.R., Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2021). Modeling and Forecasting of Auto Diesel Price Volatility. Proceeding of the 13th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka [ISBN 978-624-5564-29-3].
  • Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N., Madhubhashitha, W.K.R. (2021). LONG SHORT-TERM MEMORY NETWORK TO PREDICT DAILY PLATTS PRICE PER BARREL OF AUTO DIESEL. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. [ ISBN 978-955-8787-09-0].
  • Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N and Hewapathirane,T.K. (2006). A Box-Jenkins Model to Forecast Monthly Room Occupation Capacity at Hotel Galadari. 7th Annual Research Symposium, Post Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, pp 65.
  • Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N., and Aponsu, G.M.L.M. (2013). Three-State Markov Chain Approach on the Behavior of Rainfall in Bandirippuwa Coconut Estate. Proceeding of the 5th Symposium on Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (ASBIRES), ISBN 978-955-4709-06-5,pp 145-150.
  • Piumali, P.U., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2013). Application of Shewhart Control Chart to Monitor the Standard Bristle Ratio of Paint Brushes. Proceeding of the 5th Symposium on Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (ASBIRES), ISBN 978-955-4709-06-5,pp 99-103.
  • Prasadini, R.K.K.A.T., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2015). Constructing a Method to Calculate Passengers Travel Distance with the Use of Revenue. Proceeding of the 7th Symposium on Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (ASBIRES), ISBN 978-955-4709-43-0, ISSN 2279-1558, pp 40-46.
  • Weerasekara, W.M.S.M., Ekanayake, E.M.P., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2015). Investigation of Causes for Out-Of-Tolerance Defects to Improve the Quality of Products in the Garment Industry. Proceeding of the 7th Symposium on Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (ASBIRES), ISBN 978-955-4709-43-0, ISSN 2279-1558, pp 95-99.
  • Madhurangi, G.P.J., Dharmawardane, P.M.N., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2015). Comprehensive Study on Customer Service Level for Paint Trading Company in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 7th Symposium on Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (ASBIRES), ISBN 978-955-4709-43-0, ISSN 2279-1558, pp 33-39.
  • Madushanka, H.D.P., Ekanayake, E.M.P., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2016). Optimal Reinsurance Arrangement for Fire Insurance. Proceeding of the 8th Symposium on Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (ASBIRES), pp 100-104.
  • Madushanka, M.H.S., Dharmawardane, P.M.N., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2016). Factors affecting the claims based on the characteristics of user and insured vehicle. Proceeding of the 8th Symposium on Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (ASBIRES), pp 51-55.
  • Rajapakshe, R.M.P.D.T., Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N., and Bandara, D.M.S. (2016). Factors affecting the Employee Turnover: A study in the Industrial Clothing(Pvt) Ltd. Proceeding of the 8th Symposium on Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (ASBIRES), pp 56-60.
  • Wijayarathna, M.D.T.N., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N.(2017). Downtime Analysis of Expeller Machines-A Case Study. Proceeding of the 9th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), ISBN 978-955-7442-09-9, pp 59-63.
  • Kaushalya, K.A., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N.(2017). A Study on Employee Satisfaction on Occupational Safety and Heath in Apparel Industry. Proceeding of the 9th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), ISBN 978-955-7442-09-9, pp 11-15.
  • Nimasha, B.G.B.S., Dharmawardane, P.M.N., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2017). Identification of Factors Affecting for delaying Water and Waste Water Treatment plant Construction Projects: A Case Study of a Sri Lankan Company. Proceeding of the 9th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), ISBN 978-955-7442-09-9, pp 109-114.
  • Dharmasooriya, W.R.D., Ekanayake, E.M.P., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2017).A Study on Organizational Commitment of Non-managerial Employees and Wastage at the Ceylon Electricity Board. Proceeding of the 9th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), ISBN 978-955-7442-09-9, pp 25-31.
  • Jayasinghe, W.G.B.A.K., and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. (2018). A Study on Medication Wastage due to Expiration: A Case of Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical Industry. Proceeding of the 10th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), ISBN 978-955-7442-18-1, pp 6-8.
  • De Silva, L.G., Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N. and Ekanayake, E.M.P. (2019). An Investigation of the Pattern of Occurrence of Rainfall in Anuradhapura District. Proceeding of the 11th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), ISSN 2279-1558, pp 266-271.
  • Dinushika, S. and Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N.(2019). Forecasting Domestic and Non-Domestic Electricity Demand in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the 11th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), ISSN 2279-1558 ,pp 287-292.
  • Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N., De Silva, L.G., and Ekanayake, E.M.P. (2019). The Best-Fit Probability Distribution and Return Level for Annual Maximum Monthly Rainfall. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-955-8787-10-6, pp 49.
  • Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N., Boralessa, N.K., and Ekanayake, E.M.P. (2020). Modelling and Risk Assessment of Extreme Fire Claims. Proceedings of the Postgraduate Institute of Science Research Congress, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka [ISBN 978-955-8787-10-6].
  • Ekanayake H., Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N., and Ekanayake, E.M.P.(2020). A Markov Chain Model for Prediction of Severity of Sewing Module Downtime. Proceeding of the 12th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka ,ISBN 978-624-5564-00-2.
  • Boralessa, N.K., Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N., and Ekanayake, E.M.P.(2020). Assessing the Risk in Insurance Posed by Extreme Claims: An Extreme Value Theory Approach. Proceeding of the 12th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-624-5564-00-2.
  • Munasinghe, P.C., Appuhamy, P.A.D.A.N., and Rajakaruna, W.D.K.S.(2020). Forecasting Exchange Rate Volatility on Sri-Lankan Rupee against US Dollar. Proceeding of the 12th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, ISBN 978-624-5564-00-2.
  • Session Chair, Technical Session in “Mathematical Sciences”, 13th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2021.
  • Session Chair- Technical Session in “Mathematical Sciences”, 10th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2018
  • Session Chair- Technical Session in “Mathematical Sciences”, 09th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2017
  • Session Chair- Technical Session in “Statistical Methods and Models”, Wayamba International Conference, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2016
  • Session Chair- Technical Session in “Mathematical Sciences”, 08th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2016
  • Session Chair- Technical Session in “Mathematical Sciences”, 07th Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2015
  • Panel Member- Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2012
  • International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS 2021), Faculty of Sciences, University of Kelaniya,2021.
  • External Examiner of the M.Sc. dissertation titled” Determinants of External Trade Contribution for Economy in Sri Lanka”, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2013.
  • 6th Symposium on Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research (ASBIRES),2014, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • 7th Symposium on Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research (ASBIRES), 2015, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • 2nd Wayamba International Conference,2016, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Symposium on Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research (ASBIRES), 2012, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Head, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (November,2020 – to date)
  • Academic Advisor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2018-2020)
  • Industrial Training Program Coordinator, Department of Mathematical Sciences Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2015-2017)
  • Senior Treasurer, Mathematical Society of Wayamba, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2019-2020)
  • Student Counselor, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2009)
  • Mentor, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  •  Resource Person on the topic of Probability, GCE (A/L) Combined Mathematics Teacher Training Programme in the North-Western Province, Kurunegala, Organized by Ministry of Education, 2014.
  • Resource Person on the topic of Probability, Capacity Development Programme for GCE(A/L) Combined Mathematics Teacher, Organized by Ministry of Education, 2015.
  • Proposal writing team member-ELTA-ELSE Faculty development Project proposal (AHEAD), Faculty of Applied Sciences, 2018.
  • Member of the working group of Institutional Review (IR), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 2018.
  • Member of the Scholarship, Staff Development & Ethics Committee, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, from 2013-2017.
  • Member of the Corporate Planning/Strategic Planning/Action Planning 2013-2017, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Member of the course content development team (Statistics), Faculty of Technology, 2020
  • Member of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Applied Sciences, 2015-2017
  • Member of the Institute of Applied Statistics of Sri Lanka
  • Member of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka