Kirulapone NIC

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) in TESL (UOK): 2017-2021

Biography

Ms S.A.D.C.H. Jayaweera is a lecturer in School of Computing and Software Engineering at the NIBM since 2023. She teaches English Language, Effective Communication Skills, Business Communication and Academic English for Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma programmes. She has acquired intensive experience in content development and test making in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) while working as a visiting lecturer and a resource person at a renowned university and an institute in the country.

Teaching Area

• English Language
• Effective Communication
• Business English
• Academic Literacy
• English Literature
• Content Development and Syllabus Design

Contact

Email : hansi@nibm.lk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Data Analytics, University of Moratuwa (Reading)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Professional Marketing (Level 7), Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom (Grade: Distinction)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Development, University of Colombo
• Master of Business Management, Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Management Information Systems, National University of Ireland, Dublin
• Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Database 11g Exam (1Z0-051)
• Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Marketing (ACIM), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), United Kingdom

Biography

Ms Nikeshala Gunawardhana is currently serving as a full-time lecturer/consultant at NIBM School of Business, Rajagiriya. She has over 5+ years of work experience in the software development, fintech and IT project management in several leading IT firms and International Banking fraternity. She was fortunate enough to receive several noteworthy international training sessions while she was serving as a fintech project lead at HSBC, United Kingdom in collaboration with Oracle, Java and SAP Incorporations. During her work assignment at HSBC, her team was nominated as one of the best performing project team-Club 50 in the region. Ms. Gunawardhana is also an agile-scrum master practitioner/ enthusiastic as well.
Her domain expertise lies on data analytics, project management, system design, digital transformation, database management and system security. She is also serving as the Course-Director in Event Management and Experiential Design academic pathway under Marketing and Branding Unit at NIBM School of Business.

Teaching Area

• Management Information Systems
• Information Communication Technology
• Human Resource Information Systems
• Generative AI applications for Digital Marketing
• eCommerce and eBusiness
• Digitalization of Events
• Marketing Management

Research Interest & Publications

• Business Intelligence
• Data Security
• Data analytics for business decision making
• IT Project Management and Agile Project Methodology
• Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Data Management

Contact

Email : nikeshala@nibm.lk

Qualifications

• Master’s in professional accounting (Merit) from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
• B.Sc in Accounting Specialization from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
• Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
• Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA), CIMA
• Associate Member of CPA Australia
• Higher Diploma in Computer Science – Infortec International

Biography

Ms. Wathsala Karunarathne has been serving as a Consultant/Lecturer attached to the Department of Accounting and Finance at the School of Business of NIBM since March 2023. Currently, she works as the course director of Advanced Diploma in Digital Banking and Finance. With more than 7 years of expertise in the fields of accounting, finance and auditing within the corporate sector she specializes in curriculum development, course material creation, and syllabus revamping to align with the latest industry standards. Her areas of teaching expertise span, Accounting, Finance, Auditing and Taxation. In addition to teaching, she actively engages in both quantitative and qualitative research. Her research interests include, cloud accounting, FinTech, Blockchain and ESG reporting.

Contact

Email : karunarathne@nibm.lk

Qualifications

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (Reading)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Finance - University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) - Australia
• Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) - CIMA (UK)
• Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) - AICPA (USA)
• Associate Member of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (AMSLIM) – SLIM Sri Lanka
• Registered Investment Advisor - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Sri Lanka

Biography

Mr. Prabu Doraisamy serves as a Management Consultant and Lecturer at the School of Business at the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) since 2023. He is a distinguished life member of the Sri Lanka Finance Association (SLFA) and a proud alumnus of the MBA program at the University of Colombo. Additionally, he holds associate memberships with CIMA (UK), CPA Australia, and SLIM Sri Lanka.

With over a decade of industry expertise, Mr. Doraisamy has held senior managerial roles in Wealth Management and Insurance at renowned firms, including Ceylon Asset Management, NDB Wealth Management and Softlogic Life Insurance PLC and Softlogic Asset Management in Sri Lanka.
In his academic capacity, Mr. Doraisamy imparts knowledge in Business Management for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, specializing in Business Strategy, Financial Management, Treasury and Portfolio Management and Financial Markets and Instruments. Furthermore, he contributes to the academic community by delivering lectures on Research Methods and supervising dissertations for students at both levels.

Teaching Area

• Research Methodology
• Treasury and Portfolio Management
• Financial Markets and Instruments
• Business Strategy

Research Interest & Publications

• Mr. Doraisamy's research interests encompass a range of topics in finance, including Behavioral Finance, Investment Behavior, Heuristics, Behavioral Biases, Fintech, Cryptocurrency & NFT, Gen Z, and Wealth Management.

Contact

Email : prabhu@nibm.lk

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

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

Qualifications

• BA(Special) in Teaching English as a Second Language- USJP
• PGDip in TESL- University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• Diploma in International Relations (BCIS)

Biography

Ms. Apeksha Kodituwakku is a Consultant/Lecturer in the School of Language at NIBM Galle Campus since 2021. She has majored in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) with five years of hands-on experience in the teaching field. Further, as the Course Director of SOL at NIBM Galle Campus she has successfully taught a wide range of English language courses, including Certificate, Advanced certificate, Diploma and Advanced diploma programs. In addition, she has actively engaged in mentoring and supervising diploma projects, offering guidance and support to students as they undertake independent research and language projects.

Teaching Area

• General English
• ESP (English for Specific Purposes)
• ESL (English as a Second Language)

Contact

Email : apeksha@nibm.lk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 NIBM Kandy since 2012. 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

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

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

Qualifications

• Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science, University of Peradeniya (2015 – 2017)
• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Honours Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, SLIIT (2011 – 2014)

Biography

Ms. Anjula Weerasinghe is a lecturer in the School of Computing and Engineering at the NIBM (National Institute of Business Management) since 2022 and has more than 5 years of lecturing experience at the undergraduate level. She obtained her bachelor's degree from SLIIT and master's in computer science from University of Peradeniya. She has taught courses on various engineering subjects and supervised numerous dissertations for undergraduate students.

Teaching Area

• Artificial Intelligence
• Engineering Mathematics
• Computer Graphics
• Embedded Systems
• Electronic System Design
• Computer Architecture
• Digital Image Processing
• Computer Networks & Distributed System

Research Interest & Publications

• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation and Robotics
• Digital Image Processing

Contact

Email : anjula@nibm.lk

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 campus. 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

Teaching Area

• Research Interest and Publications List

Research Interest & Publications

• Software Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Image processing

Contact

Email : nilanka@nibm.lk

Qualifications

• Master in Computer Science, UCSC (University of Colombo)
• Bachelor of information Tecnology, UCSC (University of Colombo)

Biography

Mrs. Shamali Kurukulasuriya is a Consultant/Lecturer in the School of Computing at NIBM Galle Campus since 2018 and she has taught courses on various IT subjects for Certificate, Diploma, and Higher Diploma students. She has also supervised numerous IT development projects of Diploma / Higher Diploma and Degree students. She has more than 10+ years of experience in the IT industry and worked in Software Engineering/Consultation,Team Leading and Project Management areas before join NIBM.

Teaching Area

• DBMS (SQL Server,My SQL,Oracle)
• WebApp/Windows App Development
• IOS App Development
• Web Services
• Software Engineering
• e-Learning

Research Interest & Publications

• Machine Learning and Big Data Analysis

Contact

Email : asanthi@nibm.lk

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

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

Qualifications

• MBA(Special) in Marketing-USJP (Reading)
• BBA(Special) in Marketing(1st Class Honours)- UOR
• Dip in Psychology and Counselling

Biography

Ms. Madhumali Hakmange has obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management (Special) from the University of Ruhuna with a First-Class Honor. She is currently working as a Consultant/Lecturer in the School of Business at NIBM since 2022. She is reading for her Master of Business Administration ( specialized in Marketing) 40% by research at University of Sri Jayewardenepura. She is interested in Psychology and Counseling as well as research. She has Diploma in Psychology in Counselling as well. She has published researches related to Marketing Management.

Teaching Area

• Human Resouse Management
• Strategic Management
• Business Management

Research Interest & Publications

• Self Congruence and Emotional Brand Attachment
• Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management
• Cognitive Dissonance

Contact

Email : madhumali@nibm.lk

Qualifications

• MA in Linguistics (English)- UOK (Reading)
• BA (honours) in Teaching English as a Second Language- UOK
• Passed HSK 3 Chinese Proficiency Test

Teaching Area

• General English
• ESP (English for Specific Purposes)
• ESL (English as a Second Langugage)
• Chinese Language

Research Interest & Publications

• Linguistics
• Sri Lankan English Morphology
• Reading Strategies
• Teaching Methodologies

Contact

Email : yenushka@nibm.lk

Qualifications

• BTECH Special in Mechatronics
• Dip in Psychology and Counselling

Biography

Mr Supun Asanga is a Consultant/Lecturer in the School of Computing at NIBM Galle Campus since 2022 and he has taught courses on various IT subjects for Certificate, Diploma, and Higher Diploma students. He has more than 5+ years of experience in the industry and academic.

Teaching Area

• Internet of Things
• Robotics
• Electronics

Research Interest & Publications

• Machine Leaning
• Internet of Things
• Robotics

Contact

Email : supuna@nibm.lk

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance - University of Colombo (Reading)
• BSc in Accounting (Special) - University of Sri Jayawardenapura (First Class)
• CIMA (Passed Finalist)

Biography

Ms. Lakshi Wanniarachchi is a Consultant/Lecturer in the School of Business at N|IBM Galle since 2022. She has obtained her Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Special) degree from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura. She is conducting lectures specialized to Accounting and Finance. Furthermore, she has years of experience in the finacial industry from holding a leading position in an international company and in the banking sector.

Teaching Area

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Coorporate Finance

Research Interest & Publications

• Accounting Finance Auditing Financial Analysis

Contact

Email : lakshi@nibm.lk

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

Qualifications

• MSc in Computer Science (University of Colombo)
• BSc Hon's in IT (SLIIT)

Contact

Email : nadeeshani@nibm.lk

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

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

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

Qualifications

• MBA. (Cardiff Metropolitan University) (Reading)
• B. Tech Engineering (Hon’s) The Open University of Sri Lanka. (Mechatronics Engineering)
• AM(IESL). AE. (ECSL)

Biography

Mr. Thisara Ganegoda is a lecturer in School of Computing at the NIBM since 2023.  Mr. Thisara Ganegoda is an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka and an Associate Engineer of the Engineers council of Sri Lanka. He has worked on a diverse range of projects spanning various sectors, including Engineering innovations and Industrial automation. His expertise in optimizing processes, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring the highest levels of quality and safety have consistently yielded successful outcomes. He has published articles in several international journals and applied as a patent holder.

Teaching Area

• Robotics Applications & IoT
• Automation
• Engineering Designs

Research Interest & Publications

• A Method for Rapid Assessment of Soil Phosphorous, Potassium and Organic Matter in Agricultural Lands (sapub.org)

Contact

Email : thisarad@nibm.lk

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Information Technology (SLIIT)
• Bachelor of Information Technology Degree (University of Colombo)
• Higher National Diploma in Information Technology (SLIATE)

Biography

Ms. L Sumudu Chathurika is a Lecturer in School of Computing and Engineering at NIBM since 2022. She has taught various subjects in computing discipline for Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma programmes in Schools of Computing and Business. She has also supervised numerous Diploma and Higher Diploma dissertations.

Teaching Area

• Machine Learning
• Data warehousing and Data mining
• Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms
• Advanced Database Management Systems
• Internet of Things
• Web Application Development

Research Interest & Publications

• Machine Learning
• Internet of Things

Contact

Email : sumudu@nibm.lk

Qualifications

• MBA (Malaysia)
• BSc. Management (Hons)-UK
• LSSGB-IQF(USA)
• CIMA Passed finalist
• ANDHRM

Biography

Ms. Sandamini WIthanachchi is a consultant /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

Contact

Email : sandamini@nibm.lk

Qualifications

• BSc in Accountancy & Finance-Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (2015-2019)
• CIMA passed finalist (CIMA UK)

Biography

Ms. Gihani Karunarathna is a lecturer in School of Business at NIBM from 2022. She is teaching financial and accounting modules for Certificate, Diploma and Degree Students.

Teaching Area

• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Management Accounting

Research Interest & Publications

• Finance
• 2021-Covid-19 acceleration on crypto currency market win
• 2021-Impact of Income Structure on Profitability: Empirical Study of Listed Licensed Banks in Sri Lanka
• 2021-Environmental Concern Disclosures and Financial Performance: Evidence from CSE Listed Hotels
• 2019-The Impact of Demographic Factors on Risk Tolerance Level of Individual Investors in Kurunegala Distict

Contact

Email : gihani@nibm.lk

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Management - University of Peradeniya, (Reading)
• MSc. in Computer Science, University of Peradeniya, (Reading)
• Master of Business Administration- University of Peradeniya, 2014-2018
• Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management (PQHRM), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management -CIPM, 2013
• BSc. Special (Hons.) Degree in Information Technology specialized in the field of Information Systems, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology 2008-2012

Biography

Ms. Sujani Mahawatta is a Consultant/Lecturer in the School of Computing at NIBM since 2022. She has been in the academic field since 2010 and has past academic experience in both public and private sector higher education institutes. She has taught various management and Information Technology subjects for Certificate / Diploma/ Degree programs over the past thirteen years.

Teaching Area

• System Analysis and Design
• Management Information Systems (MIS)
• Project Management
• Database Management System
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Management
• Business Management

Research Interest & Publications

• Critical HRM Key Result Areas for Effective Knowledge Sharing in Organizations: An Empirical Study, CIPM Research Symposium,2019
• Organizational Stress among Sri Lankan IT Professionals: An Empirical Study. National Conference on Technology and Management,2012
• Human Resource Management
• Knowledge Management
• Information Security Management

Contact

Email : sujani@nibm.lk