{"id":6693,"date":"2025-06-27T14:05:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T14:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/?page_id=6693"},"modified":"2025-06-28T04:04:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T04:04:15","slug":"prof-p-s-k-rajapakshe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/index.php\/prof-p-s-k-rajapakshe\/","title":{"rendered":"Prof.P.S.K Rajapakshe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default has-white-background-color has-background wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"698\" data-id=\"6695\" 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Sisira-Rajapakshe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ResearchGate_icon_SVG.svg_-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124\" style=\"width:47px;height:47px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ResearchGate_icon_SVG.svg_-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ResearchGate_icon_SVG.svg_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ResearchGate_icon_SVG.svg_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ResearchGate_icon_SVG.svg_-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ResearchGate_icon_SVG.svg_-1536x1536.png 1536w, 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500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/>  <strong>Biography<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. P. S. K. Rajapakshe is a distinguished academic serving as a Professor in the Department of Environmental Management at the Faculty of Social Sciences &amp; Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. He holds a PhD in Environmental Economics from the University of Leeds, an MSc in Environmental Economics from the University of Peradeniya, and a BA (Special) in Environmental Management from Rajarata University. His research expertise lies in environmental economics, focusing on water service improvement, SME sustainability, public preferences for infrastructure development, and the nexus between energy, trade, urbanization, and environmental degradation. Prof. Rajapakshe has contributed significantly to academic literature through numerous journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, with notable publications in <em>Frontiers in Water<\/em>, <em>Energies<\/em>, and <em>Journal of Open Innovation<\/em>. He plays a key leadership role in curriculum development and quality assurance within the faculty, and his interdisciplinary work continues to impact both academic and policy spheres in Sri Lanka and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-1830\" style=\"width: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4207248.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4207248.png 512w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4207248-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4207248-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4207248-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/> <strong>Educational qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Successfully completed&nbsp;<strong>Doctor of Philosophy (in the field of Environmental Economics)<\/strong> at Sustainability Research Institute (SRI), School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, UK. in 2015.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successfully completed <strong>Master of Science in Environmental Economics<\/strong> at Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2005.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successfully completed&nbsp;<strong><strong>Bachelor of Arts (Special) in Environmental Management<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>at the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka in 2002.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-1841\" style=\"width: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2345221.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2345221.png 512w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2345221-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2345221-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2345221-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/><strong> Research Interests<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-1844\" style=\"width: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image.png 512w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/> <strong>Research Publications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Publication in Refereed Journal Papers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DMSLB Dissanayake,Manjula Ranagalage, JMSB Jayasundara, <strong>PSK<br>Rajapakshe<\/strong>, NSK Herath, Samali Ayoma Marasinghe, WMSB Wanninayake, HUK<br>Dilanjani, ALWM Perera, Yukthi HerathA Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Spatial Data Infra-structure in Smart City Context.<em> <\/em><em>Land<\/em>&nbsp;<strong>2025<\/strong>,&nbsp;<em>14<\/em>(3), 492;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/land14030492\"><strong>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/land14030492<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>, Termansen M and Paavola J (2023) Public preferences for the improvement of existing piped water provision. A choice experiment in Sri Lanka. <em>Frontiers in Water <\/em>5:1134660.doi:10.3389\/frwa.2023.1134660.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oruj Gasimli, Ihtisham ul Haq, Sisira Kumara Naradda Gamage, Fadi Shihadeh, <strong>Prasanna Sisira Kumara Rajapakshe<\/strong> and Muhammad Shafiq; Energy, Trade, Urbanization and Environmental Degradation Nexus in Sri Lanka: Bounds Testing Approach., <em>Energies<\/em>, 2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upulwehera, J.M.H.M., Senanayake, S.M.S.N., Gamage, S.K.N., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Lalani,J.M.G., Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Prasanna, R.P.I.R.(2023) Is Women ,Entrepreneurship a Key Driver for Sustainability of the SMEs in the Economic Competition in Asian Developing Nations? Case Study of SMEs in the Agricultural Sector in Sri Lanka, Journal of Knowledge Economy, Springer Nature<em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prasanna, R. P. I. R., Jayasundara, J. M. S. B., Naradda Gamage, S. K., Ekanayake, E. M. S., <strong>Rajapakshe, P. S. K<\/strong>., &amp; Abeyrathne, G. A. K. N. J. (2019). Sustainability of SMEs in the competition: A systemic review on technological challenges and SME performance.&nbsp;<em>Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>5<\/em>(4), 100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gamage, S.K.N., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., and <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>. (2020). A review of global challenges and survival strategies of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). <em>Economies, 8<\/em>(79).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissanayaka, HRASR, <strong>Rajapakshe, PSK (<\/strong>2023). Financial and Economic Viability of Transforming to Solar Energy: Case Study from Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. <em>Journal of <\/em><em>Accountancy and Finance.,<\/em> Vol. 10 Issue II, Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gamage, S.K.N., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., Ekanayake, E.M.S., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J., Kumudumali, S.H.T., and Nedelea, A.M. (2020). Social Capital and SME: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Directions. <em>Ecoforum, 9<\/em>(3).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PSK Rajapakshe<\/strong>, SAU Neranjala, MAKN Aravinda, JMG Lalani, and MS. KS Denipitiya (2021) \u2018Assessing the SMEs\u2019 readiness of Facing Barriers in Institutional and Legislation Setting and Drivers for Sustainability in Sri Lanka: A Literature Review and Directions of Future Research\u2019 <em>Journal of Rajarata Economic Review (JRER)<\/em> Vol. 01 issue I, 2021. Department of Economics, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>L.M.A.P.Gunawardhana,<strong>P.S.K. Rajapakshe<\/strong>, N.S.K.Herath (2022). Analyzing vulnerability factors, spatiotemporal distribution and perceptions of patients with Chorionic Kidney Disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu): A case study in the Medawachchiya area in Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. <em>Journal of the Institute of Human Resource Advancement,<\/em> Volume 9, Issue I, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe,P.S.K<\/strong>, Gunaratne,L.H.P. (2005).Comparison of Residential Water Demand among Rural, Semi-Urban and Urban Sectors in the Central Province of Sri Lanka\u201d, <em>Tropical Agricultural Research<\/em> Vol.17:173 -182, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prasanna, R.P.I.R. Bandara, K.B.T.U.K., Senanayake, S.M.S.N., Upulwehera, J.M.H.M., Gamage, S.K.N., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Ekanayake, E.M.S., &amp; Jayasundara, J.M.S.B. (2022). Agro-based SME&#8217;s readiness &amp; relative perception of institutional support towards innovation &amp; utilization of new scientific discoveries: a case of Sri Lanka. <em>Sri Lanka Statistical Review, 1<\/em>(2), 87-107, Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upulwehera, J.M.H.M., Gamage, S.K.N., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K.,<\/strong> Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J., &amp; Prasanna, R.P.I.R. (2021). Readiness of institutional setting to address the competitive technology challenges of SME sector in Sri Lanka: Perceptions of officers in local settings. <em>Journal of Management Matters, 8<\/em>(2), 51-74.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upulwehera, J.M.H.M., Liyanage, D.Y.H., Bandara, K.B.T.U.K., Lalani, J.M.G., Gamage, S.K.N., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., &amp; Prasanna, R.P.I.R. (2021). Preparedness and relative opinions of the owners of agro-based businesses to attain institutional support to face global challenges: A case of Sri Lankan SMEs.<em> Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, 9<\/em>(2), 43-67.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissanayaka D.M.M.G.J.M and <strong>Rajapakshe P.S.K<\/strong> (2022). Measuring the Individual Carbon Footprint and Exploring Its Determinants: A case study in Galewela Divisional Secretariat Area in Matale District of Sri Lanka, <em>Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences,<\/em> 6(2), Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EMS Ekanayake, RPIR Prasanna, JMSB Jayasundara, SKN Gamage, <strong>PSK Rajapakshe<\/strong>, GAKNJ Aberathne and KAKIC Gunasena, 2020, Traditional SMEs with Cultural Heritage: Chellenges in Modernity A case study from Sri Lanka, <em>International Journal of Arts and Commerce<\/em>, 9(11), 76-95.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jayasundara, J.M.S.B<strong>, <\/strong>Prasanna, R.P.I.R &amp; <strong>P.S.K. Rajapakshe<\/strong>, 2016, Review ofMethodologies for Analyzing Drought: Its Impact on Economy and Water Resources.<em> Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences <\/em>Vol.2, No.1, 2016, pp. 145 \u2013161.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K.<\/strong>, Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Gamage, S.K.N., and Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J. (2020) How do SMEs face sustainability challenges in the competition? A systemic review. <em>Peradeniya Management Review.<\/em> <em>2<\/em>(2), 24-60.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aravinda, MAKN and <strong>Rajapakshe PSK<\/strong> (2021), Exploring the Impact of Green Manufacturing Practices on Organizational Performance in the Manufacturing Sector Organizations in Anuradhapura District, <em>Journal of the Institute of Human Resource Advancement<\/em>, Volume 8, Issue 1, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K.,<\/strong> Upulwehera, J.M.H.M., Bandara, K.B.T.U.K., Gamage, S.K.N., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., &amp; Prasanna, R.P.I.R. (2021). The readiness of local institutions in addressing sustainability challenges confronting the SMEs: A case study of Sri Lanka. <em>Sri Lankan Journal of Business Studies and Finance<\/em>, 1(1), 16-37.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Gamage, S.K.N., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K.,<\/strong> and Bandara, K.B.T.U.K. (2021). Affecting factors for technological adoptation of agro-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka. <em>Journal of Institute of Human Resource Advancement, 8<\/em>(2), 1-25, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naradda Gamage, S. K., <strong>Rajapakshe, PSK<\/strong>. and Kumudumali, S.H.T, Determinants of Mobile Phone Ownership in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of&nbsp; Individual Characteristics, <em>Journal of Technology and Value Addition<\/em>, Uva wellassa University of Sri Lanka.2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gamage, S.K.N., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J., and Kumudumali, S.H.T. (2020). Business Practices and SME Performance: Empirical Evidence from Sri Lanka. <em>Journal of Accountancy and Finance, <\/em>Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.<em> 7<\/em>(1), 24-49.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe,P.S.K,<\/strong>(2014), Heterogeneous Preferences for Water Service Improvements: Evidence from Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka, <em>Journal of Environmental Professionals in Sri Lanka<\/em>, Vol 3.No-1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>K. A. K. Wijesena, Jagath Edirisinghe, D.M.Auwardt, M.A. Buddhika Patalee and <strong>&nbsp;Sisira&nbsp; Rajapakshe <\/strong>&nbsp;(2011), Assessment of Reasons for Small Holders&nbsp; Leave&nbsp; the&nbsp; Dairy Industry in&nbsp; Sri&nbsp; Lanka<em>. Journal of Food and Agriculture<\/em>, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Volume 4, No 1&amp;2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>De Silva, Y.Y.K, <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>, Amaralal, K.H.M.L (2006). \u201cPrice Efficiency in Tuna Fish Marketing in Sri Lanka. An Application of Co- integration Approach.\u201dVol 11:21-26, <em>Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic&nbsp; Sciences,<\/em>&nbsp; Sri Lankan Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>P.S.K.Rajapakshe<\/strong>, Willingness&nbsp; to Pay (WTP) for an Improved and Reliable Water Supply in Mihintale Divisional Secretariat&nbsp; area in Anuradhapura District. (2006), <em>Accountancy Journal<\/em>, Department of Accountancy and Business Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Volume 4.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Publications in Working Papers<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>P.S.K Rajapakshe,<\/strong> M. Termansen and J. Paavola (2022) Valuing water service improvements through revealed preference: Averting Behaviour Method, MPRA Munich Personal Re Pec Archive, No.115623<br>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/115623\/\">https:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/115623<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe, PSK<\/strong> and Gamage, SKN and Prasanna, RPIR and Jayasundara, JMSB and Ekanayake, EMS and Upulwehera, JMHM and Wijerathna, WAID and Abeyrathne, GAKNJ. (2020) Social Capital, Performance of SMEs, and COVID-19 Pandemic, MPRA Munich Personal Re Pec Archive, No.109530 <a href=\"https:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/109530\/\">https:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/109530\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Ekanayake, E.M.S ., Gamage, N., Aberathne, G.A.K.N. Aravinda, MAKN, and Bandara, K.B.T.U.K. and Senarath B.T.D.N., 30 December 2020, Investivgation of Institutional and Legislative Barriers and Drives for Sustainable Transition Developme t of SMEs in Sri Lanka: A Literature Review, MPRA Munich Personal Re Pec Archive, No.105052<br><a href=\"http:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/105052\">http:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/105052<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K.<\/strong>, Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Gamage, N., Ekanayake, E.M.S. and Aberathne, G.A.K.N., 10 January 2019,&nbsp; The nature of Sustainability Challenge in Small and Medium Enterprises and its Management, MPRA Munich Personal RePec Archieve, No.98418<br><a href=\"http:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/98418\">http:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/98418<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gamage, N., Ekanayake, E.M.S ., Aberathne, G.A.K.N., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., and <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>. , 20 December 2019, Global Challenges and Survival Strategies of the SMEs in the Era of Economic Globalization: A Systemic Review, MPRA Munich Personal Re Pec Archive, No.98419 <a href=\"http:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/98419\">http:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/98419<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bandara, K.B.T.U.K., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., Gamage, N., Ekanayake, E.M.S ., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K.,<\/strong> Aberathne, G.A.K.N. and Prasanna, R.P.I.R., 25 November 2020, Entrepreneurial Marketing Performance of Small Medium Enterprises in Developed and Developing Economies: A Conceptual Exploration, MPRA Munich Personal Re Pec Archive, No.104341  <a href=\"http:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/104341\">http:\/\/mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de\/104341<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>P.S.K Rajapakshe<\/strong>, M. Termansen and J. Paavola Case study published on Private finnacing for improved community water supply: Case study in Sri Lanka, Published by water@leeds, University of Leeds, UK. Available: <a href=\"https:\/\/water.leeds.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2017\/04\/21382_2pp-%20RajapaksheCaseStudy-V3.pdf\">https:\/\/water.leeds.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2017\/04\/21382_2pp- &nbsp;&nbsp;RajapaksheCaseStudy-V3.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Publications in Book Chapters<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;R.P.I.R. Prasanna, S.K.N.Gamage, J.M.H.M. Upulwehera, G.A.K.N.J. Abeyrathne, J.M.S.B. Jayasundara, E.M.S. Ekanayaka and <strong>P.S.K. Rajapakshe<\/strong> \u20132021,. \u2018\u2019Challenges and Proposed Strategies of SMEs Amidst COVID-19: Evidence from Sri Lanka\u2019\u2019 ( Book Chapter 7) Department of Economics, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka, COVID-19 and Its Reflection on SMEs in Developing Countries, NOVA Science publishers USA.<br>ISBN:&nbsp;978-1-68507-454-8<br><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.52305\/JCJI5976\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.52305\/JCJI5976<\/a>.<br>Access via <a href=\"https:\/\/novapublishers.com\/shop\/covid-19-and-its-reflection-on-%20%20%20smes-in-developing-countries\/\">https:\/\/novapublishers.com\/shop\/covid-19-and-its-reflection-on-&nbsp;&nbsp; smes-in-developing-countries\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E.M.S. Ekanayake, J.M.S.B. Jayasundara, <strong>P.S.K.Rajapakshe<\/strong>, P.S.R. Senadheera and R.P.I.R. Prasanna (2021) ,Economic, Social, and Environmental Determinants of Colonized Poverty in Sri Lanka: Evidence from Huruluwewa Agriculture Colonization Scheme in Anuradhapura District, Sustainability of Agriculture Settlement Schemes in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka: Issues, Challenges, and Path ahead \u2013 A Collection of Empirical Works\u201d, Department of Economics,Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Publications in Conference Papers (Full Papers\/Extended Abstract and Abstract<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe, S.,<\/strong> Termansen, M., &amp; Paavola, J. (2015<em>).&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/pure.au.dk\/portal\/en\/publications\/private-financing-of-water-supply-in-developing-countries-the-potential-in-sri-lanka(5996320b-b02b-495a-90b4-33c39f70b43f).html\"><em>Private Financing of Water supply in developing countries: The potential in Sri Lanka.<\/em><\/a>.European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, Helsinki, Finland.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pure.au.dk\/portal\/en\/publications\/private-financing-of-water-supply-in-developing-countries-the-potential-in-sri-lanka(5996320b-b02b-495a-90b4-33c39f70b43f)\/export.html\">https:\/\/pure.au.dk\/portal\/en\/publications\/private-financing-of-water-supply-in-developing-countries-the-potential-in-sri-lanka(5996320b-b02b-495a-90b4-33c39f70b43f)\/export.html<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upulwehera, J.M.H.M., Senanayake, S.M.S.N., Gamage, S.K.N., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K.,<\/strong> Ekanayake, E.M.S., &amp; Prasanna, R.P.I.R. Financial Challenges of SMEs in Competitive Environment &#8211; Perception of Managerial Level Officers: Case Study From Sri Lanka. 11<sup>th<\/sup> Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference -2022, Eastern University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Upulwehera, J.M.H.M., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., <strong>Rajapakshe,<\/strong> <strong>P.S.K., Senadheera<\/strong>, P.S.R., &amp; Gamage, S.K.N. Sustainability of the women-led SMEs in the economic competition in Sri Lanka: Does financial literacy matter? 4<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, 2022, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-624-5727-15-5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upulwehera, J.M.H.M., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Gamage, S.K.N., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K.,<\/strong> &amp; Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J. Institutional Support, Readiness and Relative Perceptions in Addressing Sustainability Challenge of Agro-based SMEs in the Competition: Evidence from Sri Lanka, 4<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, 2022, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. ISBN: 978-624-5727-15-<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weerasinghe, K.P.W.D.R., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Gamage, S.K.N., &amp; Upulwehera, J.M.H.M. Readiness of SMEs for Addressing the Sustainability Challenges by Establishing the Environmental Management System: In the Case of the SME Sector in Sri Lanka, 1<sup>st<\/sup> International Research Symposium on Management, 2022, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gamage, S.K.N., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., and Wijerathna, W.A.I.D. Performance of Agro-Based SMEs in Sri Lanka: Does Social Capital Matter? Peradeniya University International Management Research Sessions (iPUMSE), 2021, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J., Gamage, S.K.N., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., and Prasanna, R.P.I.R. Factors Stimulating Innovations in Agro-Based Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka. Peradeniya University International Management Research Sessions (iPUMSE), 2021, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jayasundara, J.M.S.B. &amp; <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>.Characteristics of Sustainability Challenge and its Management by Small and Medium Enterprises, in Proceeding of 8<sup>th<\/sup> International Economic Research Conference of Sri Lanka, Forum of University Economists, 20<sup>th&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/sup>&nbsp;December, 2019, Vol. VIII, pp.176-182.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wanninayaka,W.M.S.B.and&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Rajapakshe,&nbsp;&nbsp; P.S.K<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp; \u201c&nbsp;&nbsp; Increasing&nbsp;&nbsp; trend&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; floods and landslides disasters in Sri Lanka: Socio-Economic&nbsp; Perspective, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists: Sri Lanka Economics Research Conference (SLERC), 23-34 November 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Vol. VI, pp.107-110.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lakmali I.M.T. and <strong>Rajapakshe,&nbsp; P.S.K<\/strong>,&nbsp; \u201cPublic&nbsp; Preferences&nbsp; for&nbsp; Cascade Development: A Case study in Weddewa Small Tank Cascade in&nbsp; Rambewa&nbsp; DS Division of the Anuradhapura District, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists: Sri Lanka Economics Research Conference (SLERC), 23-34 November 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Vol. VI, pp.173-176.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muthuthanthirige,&nbsp; D.L and Rajapakshe, P.S.K, \u201cPotentials of&nbsp; applying payment for ecosystem services approach&nbsp; for&nbsp; conservation&nbsp; of&nbsp; biodiversity&nbsp; in Sri&nbsp; Lanka\u201d,&nbsp; Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists: Sri Lanka Economics Research Conference (SLERC), 23-34 November 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Vol. VI, pp.183-187.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissanayaka, B.N.D&nbsp;&nbsp; and&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Rajapakshe,&nbsp; P.S.K.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carbon&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; footprints&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; higher education institutions: a case study of Rajarata&nbsp;&nbsp; University&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; Sri&nbsp;&nbsp; Lanka. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists: Sri Lanka Economics Research Conference (SLERC), 23-34 November 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Vol. VI, pp.189-192.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rathnayake, P.B and Rajapakshe, P.S.K.&nbsp;&nbsp; \u201cEvaluation of usability and accessibility of online shopping websites in Sri Lanka\u201d, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists: Sri Lanka Economics Research Conference (SLERC), 23-34 November 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Vol. VI, pp.407-409.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RMKSR Ranaweera, <strong>JMSB Jayasundara<\/strong> and PSKR Rajapakshe, 2017, Analysis of the Factors affecting Productive environmental management system (EMS) in Hotels, Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists: Sri Lanka Economics Research Conference (SLERC), 23-34 November 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Vol. VI,pp.411-414.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>P.B. Rathnayaka and <strong>PSK Rajapakshe<\/strong>, comparing online team-based learning method with traditional lecture method from the perspective of the university lecturers, eLearning Forum Asia (eLFAsia), 1-2 December 2022, Manila, Philippines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perera,A.LW.M, Wijerathna, S.D.S.A, Layanga, A.G.P, <strong>Rajapakshe,P.S.K.<\/strong> Assessment of the Factors Influencing the Green Professionals of Construction Industry in Purchasing Green Products in Sri Lanka. 26th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2022, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.<br><a href=\"http:\/\/journals.sjp.ac.lk\/index.php\/fesympo\/article\/view\/5748\">http:\/\/journals.sjp.ac.lk\/index.php\/fesympo\/article\/view\/5748<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upulwehera, J.M.H.M., Liyanage, D.Y.H., Gamage, S.K.N., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Ekanayaka E.M.S, Prasanna, R.P.I.R. Institutional readiness to address the technological challenges of agro-based SMEs in Sri Lanka: relative notions of divisional secretariat level officers, Proceedings of International Conference on Contemporary Management 2022 July 14, 2022, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ISSN: 2783-8773.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissanaya DMMGJM and <strong>Rajapakshe PSK,<\/strong>Comparison of&nbsp; Individual Carbon Footprint in Semi-Urban areas. A case study of two Grama Niladhari Divisons in Galewela Divisional Secratariat in Matale District of Sri Lanka, Proceeding of the International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 21-22 December , 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gamage, G.R.S.D, <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>..Exploring the Impact of Responsible Tourism on Stakeholders in Dambulla Tourism Destination, Proceeding of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE 2021), 11-12<sup>th<\/sup> November 2021, University of Peradeniya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aravinda, MAKN, <strong>Rajapakshe, PSK<\/strong>, SandaruwanRGP. Upali, M.M.R. Improving Organizational Sustainability Performance through Integrated Green Production Collaboration (GPC) and Environmental Management Actions (EMA) in Agro Based Manufacturing Sector in Anuradhapura District, 25th International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2021, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sjp.ac.lk\/index.php\/fesympo\/article\/view\/5318\">https:\/\/journals.sjp.ac.lk\/index.php\/fesympo\/article\/view\/5318<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aravinda, MAKN, <strong>Rajapakshe, PSK<\/strong>, Sandaruwan RGP, Impact of Corrective and Preventive Actions of Green Policies on Organizational Performance in Manufacturing Sector in Anuradhapura District, 7th International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS)2021, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bandara, K.B.T.U.K., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., Gamage, S.K.N., Ekanayake, E.M.S., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J. Entrepreneurial Marketing Dimensions and SME Performance. International Conference of Social Sciences (ICOSS), 2021. The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN 978-624-5746-07-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gamage, S.K.N., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K.,<\/strong> Bandara, K.B.T.U.K., and Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J. Business Practices and SME Performance: A Case of Sri Lanka. International Conference of Social Sciences (ICOSS), 2021. The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). ISBN 978-624-5746-07-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Gamage, S.K.N., Ekanayake, E.M.S., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K.,<\/strong> and Bandara, K.B.T.U.K. Affecting Factors for Technological Adoptation of Agro-Based Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka. International Conference of Social Sciences (ICOSS), 2021. The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Gamage, S.K.N., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., Ekanayake, E.M.S., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K.,<\/strong> and Bandara, K.B.T.U.K. What are the Factors that Stimulate the Innovations of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)? Evidence from Agro-based SMEs in Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Gamage, S.K.N., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., Ekanayake, E.M.S., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J. Changing the Dimension of SME-Led Business Model in the Global Covid 19 Pandemic: Evidence from Agro-based SMEs in Sri Lanka. 3<sup>rd<\/sup> International Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (ISSSH), 2020, National Center for Advanced Studies (NCAS), Sri Lanka.<br>International Conference of Social Sciences (ICOSS), 2021. The International &nbsp;&nbsp;Institute of &nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge Management (TIIKM).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ekanayake, E.M.S., Prasanna, R.P.I.R., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B., Gamage, S.K.N., <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Abeyrathne, G.A.K.N.J., Gunasena, K.A.K.I.C. Cultural Heritage and Traditional SMEs: Survival Challenges in Contemporary Sri Lanka. 3<sup>rd<\/sup> International Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (ISSSH), 2020, National Center for Advanced Studies (NCAS), Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aravinda, MAKN, <strong>Rajapakshe, PSK,<\/strong> Sandaruwan RGP.(2020), Impact of Green Intra and Extra Sustainable Manufacturing Practices on Organizational Economic Sustainability in the Manufacturing Sector Organizations in Anuradhapura District. 3rd National Research Symposium on Management, 20<sup>th<\/sup> August,2020, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ekanayake, E. M. S., Jayasundara, J. M. S. B., Abeyrathne, G. A. K. N. J., Naradda Gamage, S. K., <strong>Rajapakshe, P. S. K<\/strong>., &amp; Prasanna, R. P. I. R. (2020). Determinants of Technological Progress of SMEs in the Era of Economic Globalization: A Systemic Review. 3rd National Research Symposium of Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 20<sup>th<\/sup> August, 2020 Mihintale, Sri Lanka.<br><a href=\"http:\/\/repository.rjt.ac.lk\/handle\/123456789\/2897\">http:\/\/repository.rjt.ac.lk\/handle\/123456789\/2897<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naradda Gamage, S. K., Ekanayake, E. M. S., Abeyrathne, G. A. K. N. J., Prasanna, R.P. I. R., Jayasundara, J. M. S. B., <strong>Rajapakshe, P. S. K. <\/strong>(2020). The Survival Strategies of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Facing the Global Challenges. 3rd National Research Symposium of Management,20<sup>th<\/sup> August, 2020&nbsp; Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka.<br><a href=\"http:\/\/repository.rjt.ac.lk\/bitstream\/handle\/123456789\/2901\/77.pdf?sequence=1\">http:\/\/repository.rjt.ac.lk\/bitstream\/handle\/123456789\/2901\/77.pdf?sequence=1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gunawardhana, L.M.A.P,&nbsp; <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>,Jayasundara, J.M.S.B.Spatial and Temporal Variations and Community Perception of CKDu as a Societal Hazard: A Case Study from Medawachchiya, Sri Lanka, Procceding of the Rajarata International Research Conference, 6-7 November, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/RIRC2019-conference-booklet.pdf\">https:\/\/www.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/RIRC2019-conference-booklet.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subasinghe, P.M.G.S.S, <strong>Rajapakshe,P.S.K<\/strong>,&nbsp; Duminda, D.M.S and Wijesundara W.M.G.D.C. 2018), Community&nbsp; Preferences for Ecosystem Service Improvements: Case Study in Habarawatta Tank Cascade System (HTCS) in Galnewa DS Division in Anuradapura District, The proceedings of the 4th International Research Symposium&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; Rajarata&nbsp;&nbsp; University&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; Sri Lanka, 17th- 18th October 2018, RUSL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kumarasiri, H.D.K.G.G and <strong>Rajapakshe,P.S.K<\/strong>, Potentials in utilizing biogas for cooking: A&nbsp; case in Sri Lanka army. (2018), The&nbsp; proceedings&nbsp; of&nbsp; the&nbsp; 4th International Research&nbsp; Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,17th- 18th October 2018, RUSL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muthuthanthirige, D.L and&nbsp; <strong>Rajapakshe,&nbsp; P.S.K<\/strong>. Role of Kandyan home gardens in enhancing livelihhods in Purijjala, Mathale District in Sri Lanka, 2018),The proceedings of the 4th&nbsp; International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 17th-18th October 2018, RUSL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senadeera, K.W.M.P, <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>., Jayasundara, J.M.S.B, Herath, N.S.K, Bulankulama, S.W.G.K,&nbsp; Niranjala&nbsp;&nbsp; and&nbsp;&nbsp; Gunarathne,&nbsp;&nbsp; G.S.P.(2018) Prevalence of the&nbsp; Chronic kidney&nbsp; diseases of unknown etiology(CKDu) among traditional and new settlements:Socio-anthropological perspective.The&nbsp; proceedings of the 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 17th-18th October 2018, RUSL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dilanjani&nbsp;&nbsp; H.U.K,&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>P.S.K&nbsp;&nbsp; Rajapakshe<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; and&nbsp;&nbsp; A.K.R&nbsp;&nbsp; Sammera, Restoration&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the cascade system as a solution to water scarcirty in&nbsp;&nbsp; drought periods:&nbsp;&nbsp; A review&nbsp;&nbsp; of the potential in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, Book of abstracts of the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change, Colombo, March 2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe,P.S.K<\/strong>, Madusanka,&nbsp;&nbsp; A.M.D.K,&nbsp;&nbsp; Jayarathna,&nbsp;&nbsp; J.H.P&nbsp;&nbsp; and&nbsp;&nbsp; Yaparathne, Health impacts of&nbsp; drought:&nbsp; a&nbsp; case&nbsp; study&nbsp; of&nbsp; the&nbsp; Anuradhapura&nbsp; District. Proceedings of the National Conference on Understanding and&nbsp; Managing Unsettled Drought, 25-26 July 2017, RUSL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athurupana, ANPWMRCP and <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>, Review of effectiveness of adaptation strategies&nbsp;&nbsp; to&nbsp;&nbsp; climate&nbsp;&nbsp; change&nbsp;&nbsp; in developing&nbsp;&nbsp; countries, Proceedings of the National&nbsp;&nbsp; Conference&nbsp;&nbsp; on&nbsp;&nbsp; Understanding&nbsp;&nbsp; and&nbsp;&nbsp; Managing&nbsp;&nbsp; Unsettled Drought, 25-26 July 2017, RUSL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wanninayake,&nbsp; W.M.S.B.&nbsp;&nbsp; and <strong>Rajapakshe,&nbsp; P.S.K.<\/strong>&nbsp; Possible measures&nbsp; for&nbsp;&nbsp; drought risk reduction in the dry&nbsp; zone&nbsp; of&nbsp; Sri&nbsp; Lanka.&nbsp; Proceedings of&nbsp; the&nbsp; National Conference&nbsp; on&nbsp; Understanding&nbsp; and&nbsp; Managing&nbsp; Unsettled&nbsp; Drought,&nbsp; 25 -26&nbsp;&nbsp; July 2017, RUSL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>&nbsp; ,&nbsp; \u201cCost&nbsp; of&nbsp; Water&nbsp; Access&nbsp; and&nbsp; Quality&nbsp; Improvements\u201d, Proceedings of&nbsp; the&nbsp; National&nbsp; Conference&nbsp; on&nbsp; Understanding&nbsp; and&nbsp; Managing Unsettled Drought, 25-26 July 2017, RUSL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>, Termansen, M, Paavola, J. Societal Demand for domestic for domestic water provision and service improvements in Sri Lanka: An application of choice modeling and averting behavior approach, envecon 2013, UK Network of Environmental Economists, 15th March&nbsp; 2013,&nbsp; Royal&nbsp; Society, London.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>, Termansen, M, Paavola,&nbsp; J.&nbsp; \u201cMarket for Improved Water Provision&nbsp; in&nbsp; Developing&nbsp; Countries:&nbsp; An&nbsp; Application&nbsp; of&nbsp; Choice&nbsp;&nbsp; Experiment Method\u201d, Presented in International Interdisciplinary&nbsp; Workshop&nbsp; on&nbsp; Regulatory and Institutional Frameworks for&nbsp;&nbsp; Markets&nbsp;&nbsp; for&nbsp;&nbsp; Ecosystems&nbsp;&nbsp; Services,&nbsp;&nbsp; 6 -7&nbsp;&nbsp; June 2012, University of Surrey, UK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>, Termansen,&nbsp; M,&nbsp;&nbsp; Paavola,&nbsp;&nbsp; J&nbsp;&nbsp; \u201cSocietal&nbsp;&nbsp; Preference&nbsp;&nbsp; and Preference Heterogeneity in Water Service Improvements: Case&nbsp; Study&nbsp; in&nbsp; Sri Lanka\u201d, Presented in Danish Economic Councils&#8217; Environmental Economic Conference, 27-28 August 2012, Skodsborg, Denmark.https:\/\/dors.dk\/konferencer\/miljoeoekonomisk-konference\/tidligere-miljoeoekonomiske-konferencer\/miljoeoekonomisk-5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>, Termansen, M, Paavola, J&nbsp; \u201cEconomic&nbsp; Valuation&nbsp; of&nbsp; Improved Water Supply Options in the Developing Countries: An Application of&nbsp; Choice Modeling in Sri&nbsp; Lanka\u201d.&nbsp; Presented in Berlin Conference on Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change: Evidence for Sustainable Development, 5 -6 October 2012, Berlin, Germany.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dharmasena,K.H.G.M.P,Wickramasinghe,Y.M.,.<strong>Rajapakshe,P.S.K<\/strong>.(2007)\u201c Economic and Environmental Feasibilities&nbsp; of&nbsp; Slopping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT-A Case Study Conducted in Watawala Plantations Limited In Nuwara-Eliya District,Sri Lanka. \u201d 12th&nbsp; International Forestry&nbsp; and Environmental&nbsp; Symposium,Department&nbsp; of&nbsp; Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong>, Gunaratne, L.H.P. (2005).Comparison of Residential Water Demand among Rural, Semi-Urban and Urban Sectors in the Central Province of Sri Lanka\u201d, 17<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Congress, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rijas, M.A.M, <strong>Rajapakshe, P.S.K<\/strong> and&nbsp; Athauda,&nbsp; A.M.T.P,Gajanayake,&nbsp; KGMCPB (2006) \u201cViable Approach Towards the Sustainable Utilization of Negombo Lagoon\u201d(Abstract) ,11th International Forestry&nbsp; and&nbsp; Environmental Symposium,22-23 December 2006, Department of Environmental Science, University&nbsp; of&nbsp; Sri&nbsp; Jayewardenepura,Sri&nbsp; Lanka.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dissanayaka, B.N.D and&nbsp; <strong>Rajapakshe,&nbsp; P.S.K.,<\/strong>&nbsp; Potentials&nbsp; for&nbsp; managing&nbsp; waster papers: A case study of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 1st Environmental&nbsp;&nbsp; Management&nbsp;&nbsp; Undergraduate&nbsp;&nbsp; Research&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Symposium,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26th January 2017, Department of Environmental Management, RUSL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senadheera,&nbsp;&nbsp; K.W.M.P&nbsp;&nbsp; and&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Rajapakshe,&nbsp;&nbsp; P.S.K<\/strong>,&nbsp;&nbsp; Public&nbsp;&nbsp; attitudes&nbsp;&nbsp; towards improper waste dumping sites:&nbsp; A&nbsp; special&nbsp; reference&nbsp; from&nbsp; Ambuluwawa, Proceedings of the 1st Environmental Management Undergraduate Research Symposium, 26th&nbsp; January&nbsp; 2017,&nbsp; Department&nbsp; of&nbsp; Environmental&nbsp; Management, RUSL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ranjith,&nbsp; K.V.D.S&nbsp; and&nbsp; <strong>Rajapakshe,&nbsp; P.S.K<\/strong>,&nbsp; Water&nbsp; pollution&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; Kelani&nbsp;&nbsp; River&nbsp;&nbsp; and how it affects to the Yatiyantota area, Proceedings of the 1st Environmental Management Undergraduate&nbsp; Research&nbsp; Symposium,&nbsp; 26th&nbsp; January&nbsp; 2017, Department of Environmental Management, RUSL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kodithuwakku,&nbsp;&nbsp; S.N&nbsp;&nbsp; and&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Rajapakshe,&nbsp;&nbsp; P.S.K<\/strong>,&nbsp;&nbsp; Contamination&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nuwarawewa and how it affects to the surrounding communities, Proceedings of the 1st Environmental&nbsp;&nbsp; Management&nbsp;&nbsp; Undergraduate&nbsp;&nbsp; Research&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Symposium,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 26th January 2017, Department of Environmental Management, RUSL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dewaraj,&nbsp; K.E&nbsp; and&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Rajapakshe,&nbsp;&nbsp; P.S.K<\/strong>,&nbsp;&nbsp; Energy&nbsp;&nbsp; efficiency&nbsp;&nbsp; and&nbsp;&nbsp; energy conservation: A&nbsp; case&nbsp; study&nbsp; in&nbsp; Rajarata&nbsp; University&nbsp; of&nbsp; Sri&nbsp; Lanka,&nbsp; Proceedings&nbsp; of the 1st Environmental Management Undergraduate Research Symposium, 26th January 2017, Department of Environmental Management, RUSL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peiris,&nbsp; D.D.Y&nbsp; and&nbsp; <strong>Rajapakshe,&nbsp; P.S.K,<\/strong>&nbsp; Destruction&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; mangroves&nbsp;&nbsp; in&nbsp;&nbsp; Chilaw Lagoon, Proceedings of the 1st&nbsp; Environmental&nbsp; Management&nbsp; Undergraduate Research Symposium, 26th January 2017, Department of Environmental Management, RUSL.<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-1850\" style=\"width: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4024092.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4024092.png 512w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4024092-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4024092-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4024092-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/> <strong><strong>Contributions at National and International Level <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National and International Level Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contributing as a Expert on Natural Capital Assessment for the project on&nbsp; Establishing a Natural Capital Valuation Review Mechanism, Center for Environment and Development funded by United Nations Deverlopment Programme (UNDP).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributed as the&nbsp; Sustainable Financing Expert for the successful International Grant Proposal \u2019Sri Lanka Coral Reef Initiative\u2019 submitted to the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature( IUCN) -Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka. (2023).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributed as a Expert Team Member of preparing the National Environmental Action Plan 2022-2030: Pathway to Sustainable Development, Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka. <a href=\"mailto:Available@https:\/\/env.gov.lk\/web\/images\/downloads\/policies\/NEAP_2022.pdf\">Available@https:\/\/env.gov.lk\/web\/images\/downloads\/policies\/NEAP_2022.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Team member of&nbsp; the World Bank- AHEAD project&nbsp; proposal&nbsp; writing&nbsp;&nbsp; team,&nbsp;&nbsp; Faculty&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team member of the World Bank-AHEAD funded research project titled \u2018\u2019Assessing the predisposition of small and medium enterprise sector in developing Asian nations towards facing the competitive challenges: Case of Sri Lanka\u2019\u2019, Faculty&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributed as a Team member of conducting Social Baseline Study and Public Consultation and Disclosure Programme for Meegaswewa Sanitary Landfill in the Polonnaruwa District of the North Central Province (2018), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Prepared for the Central Environmental Authority of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributed as a Team member for the report \u2018Citizens\u2019 Engagement in the Budgetary Process -2017: The North Central Province\u2019 (2016), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka for the Ministry of Finance, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Served as a Team Leader of the Research Project on \u2019Analysis of environmental and socio-economic impacts associated with the Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) prevailing in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka: a decison support study\u2019 conducted &nbsp;by the Faculty&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; Social&nbsp;&nbsp; Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Served as a Deputy Team Leader of&nbsp; the project &nbsp;North Central Provice&nbsp; Draught&nbsp; Research&nbsp; Project conducted by the Faculty&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; Social&nbsp;&nbsp; Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributed as one of the main authors for the Final report submitted to the EU (2014) on \u201cRelationships Between Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Values in Case Studies, PART I:&nbsp; Literature Review of the Relationships Between Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and Values,&nbsp; BESAFE Project, EC Contract Ref: FP7-ENV-2011- 282743. P.A. Harrison, M. Termansen, P.M. Berry, M. Blicharska, U. Brandweiner, M. Bucur,R. Dunford, B. Egoh, N. Geam\u0103n\u0103, W. Geertsema, J.R. Haslett, H. Lindhjelm, E. Lommelen, L. Martinsen, L. Mathieu,L. Meiresonne, F. M\u00f8ller, C. Polce, <strong>P. Rajapakshe<\/strong>, J. Smart, G. Simpson, R. Tinch and F. Turkelboom.   (Full report available@ <a href=\"http:\/\/besafe.pensoft.net\/deliverables.php?P=4&amp;SP=32\">http:\/\/besafe.pensoft.net\/deliverables.php?P=4&amp;SP=32<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributed for Impacts of slum water supply improvements on city-level water and energy consumption&nbsp; research project. , water@leeds, University of Leeds, UK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Performed&nbsp; as&nbsp; a&nbsp; Field&nbsp; investigator&nbsp; of&nbsp; the&nbsp;&nbsp; Padaviya&nbsp;&nbsp; Development&nbsp;&nbsp; Report Project conducted by the Faculty of Social Sciences &amp; Humanities, Rajarata University&nbsp; of&nbsp; Sri&nbsp; Lanka&nbsp; on&nbsp; behalf of North Central Provincial Council, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Invited Resource Person<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resource person<\/strong> for the invited talk in the Ecosystem Services Seminar Series of the Centre for Social Science and Environment(CENSE), Faculty of&nbsp;&nbsp; Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark on 12<sup>th<\/sup> September 2012.<br>Title of the talk: water quality, demand and demand for water service improvements: Sri Lankan Experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resource person<\/strong> for the invited talk in the green talk series organized by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka, 6th April 2021.<br>Title of the talk: Economics of Environmental Management: From Developing &nbsp;&nbsp;Country Perspective. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resource person<\/strong> for the meeting with the members of BIODIVERSITY SRI LANKA briefing on Sri Lanka Coral Reef Initiative (SLCRI) funded by Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR), Organized by BIODIVERSITY SRI LANKA and IUCN, 6th July 2023.<br>Title of the talk: Introduction to blended and Innovative Finance Options for &nbsp;Coral Reef Conservation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resource person<\/strong> for the guest lecture at the Skills Development Program on the 15th of September 2023, CCBT Campus, Anuradhapura.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resource person<\/strong> for the stakeholder consultation workshop for preparation of activity plan for the project on \u2019 Natural Capital Values of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems in Sri Lanka Integrated into Sustainable Development Planning\u2019 (Funded by Global Environment Facility-GEF) organized by the Ministry of Environment and IUCN, 21st March 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resource person<\/strong> for the discussion forum organized as a part of the \u201cNational Conference on Understanding and Managing Unsettled Drought\u201d conducted by the Department of Environmental Management and the Department of Social Sciences of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 26th July 2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resource Person<\/strong> for the round table discussion on \u2018Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES)\u2019 organized by the UNDP under the BIOFIN programme was held on 29-31st May 2018 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resource person<\/strong> for Career Fair&nbsp; Organized by the District Secretariat Anuradhapura on 14<sup>th<\/sup> March 2022, Representing the Rajarata University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resource person<\/strong> for the panel discussion on the Title \u2018COVID-19- Human Health and Environment \u2019 organized by the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka&nbsp; Alumni Association, 21<sup>st<\/sup> November 2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resource Person<\/strong> for the Training Programme conducted for training the Data Collectors of the above project which was held on 10<sup>th<\/sup> June 2020 at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resource Person<\/strong> for the workshop on Entrepreneurship Training Programs for SMEs in Polonnnaruwa<strong> District<\/strong> which was held on 16<sup>th<\/sup> March 2022 at the Community Hall in Kuruppu Junction, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resource Person<\/strong> the Expert Group Meeting on \u2018Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Sustainable Land Management\u2019, 25th November 2019 at National Agriculture Information and Communication Centre (NAICC), Gannoruwa, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Master Praposal\/Thesis Supervision\/Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MBA Dissertation Supervison of: Exploring the potentials of utilizing bio-gas in the Sri Lanka Army Maj.HDKGG Kumarasiri, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kothalawala Defense University (Completed).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MBA Dissertation Evaluation, General Sir John Kothalawala Defense University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PhD Praposal Evaluation, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wyamba University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mphil Praposal Evaluation, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Curriculum Planning and Development\/Review<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the Curriculum of BSc in&nbsp; in Marine Environment Management, Ocean University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared the course modules \u2018Property Rights Management in Plantations\u2019 and \u2019Environmental Law and Legislations\u2019 for proposed B.Sc in Plantation Crop Technology degree programme for&nbsp; National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM), Sri Lanka, 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared the course module \u2018Environmental Economics\u2019 for the Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of&nbsp; Sri Lanka, 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared the course module \u2018Environmental Economics\u2019 for the Department of Economics, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared the course module \u2018Environmental Valuation\u2019 for the Department of Economics, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared the course module \u2018Business and Environmental Management\u2019 for the Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2021.Prepared the course modules \u2018Statistics for Environmental Managers\u2019, \u2018Economics for Environmental Management\u2019, \u2018Environmental Economics\u2019, \u2018Project Management\u2019, \u2018Research Methodology\u2019, \u2018Conservation Financing\u2019, \u2018Environmental Accounting and Valuation\u2019, \u2018Data Analysis in Environmental Management\u2019, \u2018Advanced Environmental and Natural Resources Economics\u2019 for the Department of Environmental Management under the OBT-LCT curriculum revision in 2020., Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared the course modules\u2019 Statistics for Environmental Managers, and Environmental Sustainability for proposed B.A External Degree of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared the course module \u2018Principles in Environmental Economics\u2019 for the Diploma in Environmental Management program conducted by the Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared the course module \u2018Environmental Economics\u2019 for the proposed MA\/MSc degree&nbsp; programme of the Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chairman, Curriculum Development Committe, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinator in Environmental Management for curriculum revision in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, RUSL.2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Strengthening Research Capacity in the Higher Education Sector<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Editor in Chief, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research published by Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE)<br>Volume 6 Number 1 November 2018<br>Volume 6 Number 2 June 2019<br>ISSN 2345-9913<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-Editor, Rajarata Journal of Social Sciences Vol.2.No.1, January 2016, Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<br>ISSN:2362-0366<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-Editor in Chief, Journal of Tropical Environment, Vol. 2, Issue 1, June 2022, Department&nbsp;&nbsp; of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<br>ISSN 2950-6808<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co- Editor of Proceedings of 6<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists: Sri Lanka Economics Research Conference (SLERC)<br>ISSN 2279-2406.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Editor in Chief of the Proceeding of the 4<sup>th<\/sup> International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, investing in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (ISIBES 2018) under the theme of \u2018Caring Nature-Creating Wealth\u2019 in collaboration with BIOFIN Programme of UNDP-Sri Lanka.<br>ISSN 2235-9710<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Member of the Editorial Board for the proceeding of the National Conference on Understanding and Managing Unsettled Drought, 25-26 July 2017, Department of Environmental Management and Department of Social Sciences, RUSL<br>ISBN 978-955-0189-10-6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Member of the Editorial Team for the Book \u2018Sustainability of Agriculture Settlement Schemes in the Dry Zone of Lanka: Issues, Challenges, and Path Ahead: A Collection of Empirical Works\u2019, published by the Department of Economics Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-Editor of Proceedings of 6<sup>th<\/sup> International Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists: Sri Lanka Economics Research Conference (SLERC).<br>ISSN 2279-2406<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editorial Board Member for the book of abstract proceeding of Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT-2021), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, RUSL<br>ISSN 2792-1344<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editorial Board Member \u2013 Journal of Tropical Environment<br>Volume 1 Number January 2018<br>ISSN 2613-8379<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer, Journal of Natural Hazards, Springer<br>ISSN:15730840, 0921030X<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer, Sri Lanka Journal of Economics Research (SLJER)<br>Volume 6 Number 2 June 2019<br>Volume 8 Number 1 December 2020<br>ISSN 2345-9913<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer, Journal of Tropical Environment<br>Volume 1 Number 1 January 2018<br>Volume II Number 1 June 202<br>ISSN 2950-6808<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer, Journal of Archeology and Heritage Management Volume 6 Issue III<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer<br>Journal of Management Matters<br>Volume 4 Number 1 September 2017<br>Volume 6 Number 1 September 2019<br>ISSN 1391-7099<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer, Sri Lanka Journal of Economics Research (SLJER)<br>Volume 6 Number 2 June 2019<br>Volume 8 Number 1 December 2020<br>ISSN 2345-9913<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer, Journal of Tropical Environment<br>Volume 1 Number 1 January 2018<br>Volume II Number 1 June 2022<br>ISSN 2950-6808<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer<br>Journal of Management Matters<br>Volume 4 Number 1 September 2017<br>Volume 6 Number 1 September 2019<br>ISSN 1391-7099<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer, Journal of Rajarata Economic Review<br>ISSN 2827-7554<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer, Journal of Archeology and Heritage Management Volume 6 Issue III<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer, Journal of the National Institute of Plantation Management, Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panel Chair, Internatonal Research Sysmposum, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 17th December&nbsp; 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panel Member of the Undergraduate Research Symposium (FAuRS),<br>Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 26th March 2024,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panel member of the 17th Annual Research Forum (ARF) of Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, 18th of December 2023 at the Oak Ray Regency Hotel, Kandy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer, International Conference on EcoHealth Nexus: Bridging Cascade Ecology and Human Well-being Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (ICEN-2023).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer,2<sup>nd<\/sup> National Research Symposium of Social Sciences and Humanities (NRSSSH-2023), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 31<sup>st<\/sup> October 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussant to the technical session Consumer Behavior and Marketing of the 1st International&nbsp; Conference on Sustainable Digital Business organized by the SLIIT Business School was held on 2nd December 2022 at SLIIT, Malambe, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Session Chair, 10th International Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE), PGIA, University of Peradeniya, 27-28 January 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussant to the technical session of the 7th International Economic Research Symposium, 17-18, 2019, PGIS, University of Peradeniya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer,5th International Research Conference of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 6-7 November 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Session chair, 5th International Research Conference of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 6-7 November 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer and&nbsp; Session Chair, 8th International Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE), 20th December 2019, Wayamba Univeristy of&nbsp; Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Session Chair, 8th International Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE), 20th December 2019, Wayamba Univeristy of&nbsp; Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panel member, 5th&nbsp; Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches, Department of&nbsp; Accountancy,&nbsp; Waymaba University of&nbsp; Sri Lanka was held in 28th June 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chair, 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme,17th-18th October 2018 at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editor in Chief, 4th International Research Symposium of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme,17th-18th October 2018 at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer of extended abstracts and panel member of the 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, 17th-18th October 2018 at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panel member, 2nd International Research Symposium, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka,1-2 February 2018, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panel Member, 10th Annual Research Symposium, 5th September 2018, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluation Panel Member, 2nd International Conference on Climate Change, 15th-16th February 2018, Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer, National Research Symposium on Historical Studies organized by the Department of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka., 30th January 2018, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Session Chair, National&nbsp; Research Symposium on Historical Studies organized by the Department of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka., 30th January 2018, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer of papers, National Symposium on Sustainable Plantation Management, 10th&nbsp; March 2018, National Institute of Plantation Management, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinator of&nbsp; Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE) organized by the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. on 23rd and 24th November, 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-Editor of the Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE) organized by the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. on 23rd and 24th November 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track Coordinator, Sri Lanka&nbsp; Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE) organized by the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 23rd and 24th November 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviewer of extended abstracts, Sri Lanka&nbsp; Economic Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE) organized by the RUSL on 23rd and 24th November 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event Coordinator, National Conference on Understanding and Managing Unsettled Drought, 25-26 July 2017, Department of Environmental Management and Department of&nbsp; Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member of the Editorial Board, National Conference on Understanding and Managing Unsettled Drought, 25-26 July 2017, Department of Environmental Management and Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member of the Editorial Board, 1st Environmental Management Undergraduate Research&nbsp; Symposium, Department of Environmental Management, 26th January 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member of the Expert Review Panel, 1st Environmental Management Undergraduate Research Symposium, Department of Environmental Management, 26th January 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member of the Organizing Committee and Adversary Board, 1st&nbsp; Environmental Management Undergraduate Research Symposium, Department of Environmental Management, 26th January 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Session Chair, 1st Environmental Management Undergraduate Research Symposium, Department of Environmental Management, 26th January 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panel Chair, 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Management Studies, 14th June 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Session Chair, 3rd International Research Symposium organized by the Faculty of&nbsp; Management Studies, 26th January 2016, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panel&nbsp; Member, 8th Annual Research Symposium, 11th February 2016, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chaired&nbsp;&nbsp; the session, Private Sector, Small Business\u201f in the&nbsp;&nbsp; in&nbsp;&nbsp; Berlin Conference&nbsp;&nbsp; on&nbsp;&nbsp; Human&nbsp;&nbsp; Dimensions&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; Global&nbsp;&nbsp; Environmental&nbsp;&nbsp; Change: Evidence for Sustainable Development, 5-6 October 2012, Free University, Berlin, Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other Contributions at University&nbsp; and National \/ International Level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Programme Reviewer for undergraduate degree programs in Sri Lankan Universities, Quality Assurance Council\/University Grant Commision of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secretary, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association for 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member of Expert Committee on Environmental Economics appointed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member, of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) for Sri Lanka Coral Reef Initiative (SLCRI): IUCN Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attended the parliament sectoral oversight committee on An Open and Accountable Government representing Rajarata University on 10<sup>th<\/sup> August 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examination Supervisor, University of Leeds, UK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceeding Committee Member of&nbsp; National&nbsp; Symposium on&nbsp; Sustainable Plantation Management, 10th March 2018, National Institute of Plantation Management, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charing&nbsp; the&nbsp; session \u2019Private&nbsp; Sector and &nbsp;Small&nbsp; Business&nbsp; in&nbsp; the&nbsp;&nbsp; in&nbsp;&nbsp; Berlin Conference&nbsp;&nbsp; on&nbsp;&nbsp; Human&nbsp;&nbsp; Dimensions&nbsp;&nbsp; of&nbsp;&nbsp; Global&nbsp;&nbsp; Environmental&nbsp;&nbsp; Change: Evidence for Sustainable Development, 5-6 October 2012, Berlin, Germany.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic and&nbsp; Research&nbsp; Forum&nbsp; Member for the UN Sri Lanka REDD + programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive Committe Member of the Rajarata University Alumni Association.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nominated&nbsp;&nbsp; as a&nbsp; member representing Rajarata University of Sri Lanka for academic pool for Sustainable Development of the&nbsp; Ministry&nbsp; of&nbsp; Sustainable&nbsp; Development&nbsp; and Wildlife, Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chief Examiner- Economics, A\/L Paper Marking-2018,2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-1850\" style=\"width: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4024092.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4024092.png 512w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4024092-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4024092-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/4024092-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/> <strong><strong>Faculty Appointments: Committees<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Committee Member- Making Guidelines for Human Resource Development of the Faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Committee Member- Faculty News Letter Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Committee Member-Career Guidance Policy Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Committee Member- Differently Able Student Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Committee Member- Space Management Plan Committee.Committee Member-Faculty Action Plan Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Committee Member-Promoting Ethnic Harmony, Multicultural Activities and Social Cohesion Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Committee Member-Curriculum Development Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Committee Member-Staff Development and Students Exchange Policy Committee.Committee Chairman-Examination Policy Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Committee Member-Academic Accountability Policy Committee.Committee Member-Academic Calendar Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Committee Member- Staff Development Committee.Committee Member- Human Resource Development Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Committee Member- Differently Able Student Committee.Committee Member-Programme for Promoting Ethnic Harmony, Multicultural Activities and Social Cohesion Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Committee Member-Curriculum Development Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chairman-Gold Medal Selection Committee 2016-2018<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-1856\" style=\"width: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3395949.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3395949.png 512w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3395949-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3395949-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3395949-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/> <strong>Memberships and Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fellowship for&nbsp; colloborative research &nbsp;from York Environmental Sustainability Institute (YESI), University of York, UK.2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commonwealth Scholarship to follow PhD in the School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Singapore Cooperation Programme\/ UNEP Award for a training programme on&nbsp; \u2018Environmental Leadership Programme for Sustainable Development\u2019 under the Singapore Cooperation Programme and UNEP representing the Government of Sri Lanka, 4-8 July 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South&nbsp; Asian&nbsp; Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) scholarship to follow the&nbsp; Summer School on Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, 5-19 May 2019, AIT, Thailand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UNDP\/USAID and RRC.AP scholarship to follow the training on Economics of Climate Change, from 21st August to 1st September 2017 in AIT, Thailand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visiting PhD research scholarship from the Aarhus University Research Foundation, Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University, Denmark, 2012.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IDRC, Canada Scholarship to follow the short course on \u201cEnvironmental &amp; Resource Economics\u201d organized by the EEPSEA, Thailand, 2006.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UNDP-BIPFIN &nbsp;grant &nbsp;for the 4th International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NSF grant for the 6th International Conference of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists: Sri Lanka Economics Research Conference, 23-34 November 2017, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Membership in Professional<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Life Membership, Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science ( SLASS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Membership, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Membership, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member of the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Member of the Rajarata University Alumni Association. \u2022Member of the Commonwealth Alumni Association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-1856\" style=\"width: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3395949.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3395949.png 512w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3395949-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3395949-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fssh.rjt.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/3395949-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/> University &#8211; Level Positions Held<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head, Department of Environmental Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acting Director, Center for Distance and Contusing Education (CDCE), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deputy Director (Examinations) Center for Distance and continuing Education, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chairman, Curriculum Development Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribution to the proposed&nbsp; Master of Arts in Development Studies program, Department of Economics, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepared Examination and Assessment Policy and Bylaws for the Faculty, serving as the Chairman of the Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Served as the Coordinator for signing MoU with industrial Partners for providing Industrial Training for the final year students of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member of the University Senate, Member of the Management Committee of CDCE, Member of the Finance Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Counselor (Carrier Guidance), Faculty of Social Sciences&nbsp; 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