Prof.(Ms).S.Balagobei

Degrees

• MBA, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
• MA, Specialization in Public Administration, University of Jaffna.
• BBA (Hons) Specialization in Financial Management (First class) University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Institutional Development

• Contributor in the Curriculum Revision of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree Programme of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2021.
• Contributor in the Curriculum Revision of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree Programme of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2013 under the Quality Innovation Grants.
• Contributor in the Curriculum Revision of Bachelor of Business Management (BBM, External) Degree Programme organized by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2017.
• An activity Coordinator Training on enhancing research Skills of the undergraduates under the project of HETC/QIG for three years (2014-2016).
• Contributor in SER writing on behalf of the Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna.
• Member of the Committee to create Vision, Mission and Goals for the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce.

Resource Person

• Resource person on the topic of “Managing Finance” in the Workshop on Women Empowerment for Women entrepreneurs in University of Jaffna conducted by Business Incubation Cell, University of Jaffna on 12th October 2022.
• Resource person on the topic of “Planning and Planning process” for the Orientation Training Programme for the graduates (Management Package) in Kilinochchi conducted by University Grants Commission on 17th September 2020.
• Resource person on the topic of “Communication and its process” for the Orientation Training Programme for the graduates (Management Package) at Vaddukoddai conducted by University Grants Commission on 28th September 2020.
• Resource person on the topic of “Research and Research Methodology” in Zonal Education office, Kilinochchi organized by Teacher centre, Paranthan on 21st and 22nd October 2017.
• Resource person in “Workshop on Statistical package (SPSS) for Social Science- Data Analysis” for the students at the Faculty of Management studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2015.
• Resource person in “Research Methodology – Sampling” for the School principals organised by Zonal Education and Jaffna Science Association in 2016.
• Resource person in “Workshop on Statistical package (SPSS) for Social Science- Data Analysis” for the students at the Faculty of Management studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2016.
• Resource person in “Workshop on Statistical package (SPSS) for Social Science- Data Analysis” for the students at the Faculty of Management studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2016.
• Served as resource person on the topic of Good governance in political and administrational functions in Youth Leadership Development Training programme (YLD) 2015 – Jaffna District Implementing Partner: Faculty of Management and Commerce – University of Jaffna

• Served as a resource person in the “workshop for Community Catalyst” Kilinochchi district conducted by the Faculty of Management studies & Commerce and UNDP in 2012.
• Served as a resource person on the topic of “Human Resource Planning” conducted by Extra Mural Unit, University of Jaffna for Course of Office Management.
• Served as a resource person on the topic of “Stress Management” conducted by Extra Mural Unit, University of Jaffna for Course of Office Management.
• Served as a resource person in “workshop on Statistical package (SPSS) for Social Science” at the faculty of Management studies & Commerce for the final year students in 2015 and 2016.

Undergraduate Teaching

• BBAF 12013 – Business Mathematics and Statistics
• COM ACF 32062 – Financial Risk Management
• BBAF 3213 – Research Methodology in Finance

• BBAF 3223 International Financial Management
• BBAF 4113 Computer applications for research in Finance
• BBAF 1233: Business Mathematics
• BBAF 2123: Business Statistics I
• BBAF 3162: Financial Reporting
• BBAF 3232: Research Methodology
• FMG 3235: Strategic Financial Management
• BBAF 4233: Business Analysis and Valuation
• Introduction to Financial Management Management
• Public Financial Management
• Project Management

Inter-Faculty Teaching

• BAD 3128: Portfolio Management, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna (2011/2012)
• BAD 3128: Portfolio Management, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna (2012/2013)
• AECC: 21043 Mathematical Methods for Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, 2016/2017
• AECC: 21043 Mathematical Methods for Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, 2015/2016
• APYC 31043: Research Methodology, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna- 2017
• APYC 31043: Research Methodology, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna- 2017

Visiting Lecturer

• Served as a visiting lecturer to Diploma in Banking and Finance conducted by Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer to Bachelor of Business Administration conducted by Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer to Bachelor of Commerce (External) Degree Program conducted by Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Jaffna.

• Served as a visiting lecturer to Diploma in Micro Finance conducted by Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer to the Certificate Course in Human Resource Management conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies unit of the University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer to the Certificate Course in Office Management conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies unit of the University of Jaffna.

• Student Counselor for undergraduate students at University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 2014
• Career guidance advisor for undergraduate students at University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 2021
• Academic Student Counselor for undergraduate students at University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 2020.
• Secretary, 6^thInternational Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM) – 2021 held on 29^th & 30^th April at  University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
• Chairperson for Section D, Jaffna Science Association at the University of Jaffna in 2014.
• Person in Charge for the activity of Training on enhancing research Skills of the undergraduates under the project of HETC/QIG for three years (2014-2016).
• Secretary for Section D, Jaffna Science Association at the University of Jaffna in 2013.
• Editor for Section D, Jaffna Science Association at the University of Jaffna for one year in 2012.
• Secretary, Section D, Jaffna Science Association in 2011.
• Editor in Section D/ Jaffna Science Association for one year in 2017/2018.
• Director of Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society (MPCS), Chunnakam.
• Chairman in Board of Survey at Department of Commerce, Marketing and MBA office, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce in 2017.
• Coordinator/ Orientation Programme, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 2016.
• Action Committee Member in 6^thInternational Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM)- 2021, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Publication

Indexed and Refereed Journals

• Balagobei, S., & Bandara, D. R. N. K. K. (2022). Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Stock Market Performance: Evidence from Sri Lanka. Wayamba Journal of Management, 13(1), 28-45. (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka journal onlinBalagobei^, S., & Velnampy. T. (2023). Impact of Internal Corporate Governance Mechanisms on Enterprise Value:  Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. The Journal of Business Studies, 

• Balagobei, S. & Velnampy, V. (2023). Impact of corporate governance and ownership on firm performance in the emerging market economy of Sri Lanka. Academicia: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 13(1), pp.89-105. (Affiliated to Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Haryana, India).
• Balagobei, S., & Keerthana, G. (2023). Corporate Governance Practices and Financial Distress: Empirical Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. Kelaniya Journal of Management, 12(1).
• Balagobei, S., & Keerthana, G. (2022). Corporate Governance and Financial Distress: Empirical Evidence from listed Consumer Services Firms in Sri Lanka. Accounting and Finance Review, 7(1) 39– 50.
• Balagobei, S., & V. Prashanthan. (2021). Impact of financial literacy on investment decisions: evidence from individual investors in Jaffna district, International Journal of Accounting & Business Finance, 7(special issue), 155-170. (ABDC Journal Quality List / University of Jaffna,)
• Balagobei, S. (2020). Impact of Samurdhi Program on Poverty Alleviation: An Empirical Investigation of Samurdhi Beneficiaries in Kopay DS Division in Jaffna district.The Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 18 (1), 30-42. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka journal online)
• Balagobei, S. (2018). Corporate governance and firm performance: Empirical evidence from Emerging market. Asian journal Economic and Financial Review, 8(12), 1415-1421 (Scopus indexed)
• Balagobei, S. (2020). Corporate Governance and Financing Choices in Firms: A Panel Data Analysis of Sri Lankan Companies.Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Journal. 15(1): 97-113. (ABDC Journal Quality List, Web of Science)
• Balagobei, S. (2018). Corporate Governance and Value relevance of Accounting Information of listed Hotels and Travels in Sri Lanka. Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Journal, 13(2), 113-126. (ABDC Journal Quality List, Web of Science)
• Balagobei, S. and Anandasayanan, S. (2020). Cash conversion cycle and Financial performance: Evidence from listed Manufacturing firms in Sri Lanka. Journal of Business Management. 3(1): 98-111. (Vavuniya campus Journal)
• Balagobei, S. (2020). Accounting Practices and Organizational Performance: Evidence from Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Sri Lanka. Indian Journal of Finance and Banking. 4(1), 69-75. (ABDC Journal Quality List)
• Balagobei, S. (2019). Corporate governance and non – performing loans: evidence from listed banks in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting & Business Finance, 5(1), 72-85 (ABDC Journal Quality List).
• Balagobei, S. (2019). Impact of Record Keeping Practices on Business Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 9(4), 439-451. (ABDC Journal Quality List).
• Balagobei, S. (2019). Impact of Microcredit on Living Standard of Dairy Entrepreneurs: Special Focus on Oddusuddan DS Division in Mullaitivu District. Indian Journal of Finance and Banking, 3(2), 43-48. (ABDC Journal Quality List).
• Balagobei, S., & Parathan. (2019). Audit Committee Attributes and Firm Performance:  Evidence from a Panel data analysis of Sri Lankan Listed Companies.Journal of Accountancy and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka)
• Balagobei, S. and Anandasayanan, S. (2018). Corporate Social Responsibility and Firm Performance of Licensed Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Finance & Accounting, 10 (2), 192-200. (ABDC Journal Quality List).
• Balagobei, S. and Velnampy, T. (2018). Impact of Audit Committee on Organizational Performance of Listed Hotels and Travels in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 8(4). (ABDC Journal Quality List).
• Balagobei, S. and Anandasayanan, S. & Amaresh, M. (2020). Impact of Tourism Industry on the Economic Growth of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 10(4), 60-69.
• Balagobei, S., & Velnampy, T. (2017).  A study on ownership structure and financial performance of listed beverage food and tobacco companies in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 7(2), 36-47 . (ABDC Journal Quality List)
• Balagobei, S. (2017). Impact of institutional ownership and individual ownership on dividend policy of listed plantation companies in Sri Lanka. Asia Pacific Journal of Advanced Business and Social Studies, 3(1), 329-335.
• Balagobei, S., & Udayakumara, K.G.A. (2017).  Board leadership structure and Firm performance: Evidence from listed companies in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 7(2). . (ABDC Journal Quality List)
• Balagobei, S. (2017).  Macroeconomic variables and Stock market returns in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Finance & Accounting, 7(2). . (ABDC Journal Quality List)
• Balagobei, S. (2016). Efficiency of Micro Finance Institutions and Financial Sustainability in Jaffna District. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 7(24), 1-6.
• Balagobei, S., & Thiruchchenthurnathan, T. (2016). Impact of ownership structure on dividend payout policy: An empirical study on listed plantation companies in Sri Lanka. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 7(14), 93-98.
• Balagobei, S., & Selvaratnam, P. (2015). Dividend policy and shareholders’ wealth of listed manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 6(19), 33-38.
• Balagobei, S. (2013). How Firm Characteristics Affect Dividend Policy: An Empirical Study of Listed Beverage Food and Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka. South Asian Journal Of Marketing & Management Research, 3(4), 52-61.

Articles published in Conference Proceedings

• Keerthana, T., & Balagobei, S. (2023). Intellectual Capital and Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence from Listed Capital Goods Companies in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Sri Lanka Finance Association Annual International Conference on Emerging Financial Markets and Policy (EFMP 2023) on 23rd June 2023, (pp-8).
• Keerthana, G., & Balagobei, S. (2023). Corporate governance practices and profitability: The moderating effect of finance decisions. Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association 29th Annual Session 2023 on 29th – 31st March 2023, 29(1), pp-36).
• Keerthana, G., & Balagobei, S. (2023). Corporate Governance Practices and Profitability with Moderating effect of Financing Decisions. 12^th International Conference on management and Economics (ICME-2023), Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
• Tharsanan, P., & Balagobei, S. (2023). Impact of Financial Literacy on Financial Well-being: A Study of Public Sector Employees. Proceedings of Sri Lanka Finance Association Annual International Conference on Emerging Financial Markets and Policy (EFMP 2023) on 23rd June 2023, (pp-6).
• Keerthana, G., & Balagobei, S. (2022). Board Characteristics and Financial Distress Empirical Evidence from Sri Lanka. 11^th International Conference on Management and Economics, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
• Kevin, J, Keerthana, G, & Balagobei, S. (2022). Corporate governance practices and agency cost: Evidence from Listed Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka. 17th International Research Conference on Management and Finance (IRCMF) 2022 on 21st October 2022 conducted by University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Balagobei, S. (2019). Impact of investor’s behaviour on investment decision making: a survey on Colombo stock exchange, Sri Lanka. International Arts Research Symposium -2019 of South Eastern University (pp 996-1006) on 18^th December 2019.

• Balagobei, S. & Velnamby, T. (2018). Corporate governance and Financing Decisions: Evidence from listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. 15^thInternational Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
• Jonathan, K and Balagobei, S. (2020). Capital Structure and Investment growth: A case study of listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. 3^rdResearch conference on Business studies (RCBS) – 2020. Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya campus of the University of Jaffna, 146-153.
• Kirushanthy, T. and Balagobei, S. (2020). Impact of lending interest rate on Profitability: Evidence from Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka. International Arts Research Symposium -2019 of South Eastern University.
• Thavarasasingam, H., Balagobei, S., & Anandasayanan, S. (2019). Impact of Board Structure on Corporate Performance: An Empirical Study of Listed Banking & Finance Companies in Sri Lanka. 5^thInternational Conference on Contemporary Management-2019 of the University of Jaffna on 29^th and 30^th July 2019.
• Thapeenthiran, T., & Balagobei, S. (2019). Impact of Corporate Governance on Financial Leverage: Evidence from Listed Beverage Food & Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI -2019) of the University of Kelaniya on 17^thOctober 2019.
• Nalinda, J.M.D.P., Dissanayake, D.H.S.W., & Balagobei, S. (2019). Impact of Corporate Governance Principles on Financial Performance: Evidence from Listed Financial Companies in Sri Lanka, 4^thInterdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR) – 2019 on 29th – 30th October 2019.
• Balagobei, S. (2016). Institutional Ownership and Individual Ownership on Dividend Policy. 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Contemporary Research. Asia Pacific Institute of Advanced Research. (APCCR, Malaysia, 2016)ISBN: 978-0-9943656-0-6. PP. 252-258.
• Balagobei, S. & Balakumaran, S. (2015).  “Board characteristics and Efficiency of Licensed Domestic Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka, 2^ndInternational Conference on Contemporary-2015 of the University of Jaffna.
• Balagobei, S. (2014). Do Board of director’s characteristics affect Firm performance? Evidence from listed Beverage food and Tobacco Companies. International conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna.
• Balagobei, S. & Parameswaran, K. (2014). “A study on investor’s behaviour and investor’s decision making in Jaffna District”, Jaffna University International Conference-2014 on 18^thand 19^th March 2014.
• Saseela, S. (2012). Impact of Board structure on Performance of listed Financing sector in Sri Lanka. Annual research Conference 2012 of the University of Jaffna.
• Anandasayanan, S & Saseela, S. (2012). The Effect of Board Size and Board Composition on Performance of Listed Financing sector in Sri Lanka. International Research Conference on Management Practices for Sustainable Growth held at Annamalai University, South India.
• Saseela, S. & Anandasayanan, S. (2012). Impact of Firm’s Characteristics on Determining the Dividend Policy in listed Beverage food and Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka. Research Conference 2012 of the University of Kelaniya.
• Saseela, S. & Anandasayanan, S. (2012). Profitability of listed Telecom Companies in Sri Lanka: An inter and intra Comparison of SLT PLC & Dialog PLC. International Conference on Leading Beyond Horizon, Annamalai University, India, 28-30 July 2011.
• Saseela, S. (2011). Capital structure and profitability of listed trading companies in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Leading Beyond Horizon, Annamalai University, India, 28-30 July 2011.
• Saseela, S. (2011). A study of the relationship between financial leverage and profitability of listed chemicals and pharmaceuticals companies in Sri Lanka. International Conference in University of Sairam, India, 2011.
• Sankeetha, T & Saseela, S. (2011). The relationship between Working capital management and profitability of telecommunication firms in Sri Lanka. International Conference in University of Sairam, India, 2011.

Abstracts published in Conference proceedings

• Balagobei, S. (2022). Corporate Governance and Earnings Management: Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association: 28th Annual Session (ISSN 1800-1300), 28 (1), 26.
• Prashanthan, V & Balagobei, S.(2022). Demographic factors and Financial Literacy among Individual Investors in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. 13^th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI) – 2022 organized by University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka on 18^th November 2022.
• Kevin, J, Keerthana, G, & Balagobei, S. (2022). Corporate governance practices and agency cost: Evidence from Listed Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka. 17th International Research Conference on Management and Finance (IRCMF) 2022 on 21st October 2022 conducted by University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Thavarasasingam, H., Balagobei, S., & Gnanasothy, K. (2022). Impact of Microfinance on Household Income: Special reference to Kopay DS Division in Jaffna Distri Annual Research Symposium in Management (ARSYM), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
• Keerthana, G & Balagobei, S. (2022). Impact of Corporate Governance Practices on Financial Distress of Listed Consumer Services Sector Companies in Sri Lanka. Second Annual International Emerging Financial Markets and Policy Conference (EFMP 2022), Sri Lanka Finance Association.

• Balagobei, S., & Prashanthan, V. (2021).Impact of financial literacy on investment decisions: evidence from individual investors in Jaffna district. 6^th International Conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna.
• Balagobei, S., & Bandara, D.R.N.K.K. (2021). Impact of macroeconomic variables on stock market performance: evidence from Sri Lanka. 6th International Conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna.
• Balagobei, S. (2020). Board structure and Earnings Management: Evidence from listed companies in Sri Lanka,5^thInterdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR) of Sabragamuwa University – 2020 on 26^th November 2020.
• Balagobei, s. (2020). Ownership Structure and Financing decisions: Evidence from Listed Food, Beverage and Tobacco firms listed in Colombo Stock Exchange. 3^rdNational Research Symposium on Management (NRSM), Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
• Kevin, J and Balagobei, S. (2020). Impact of Capital Expenditure on Firm Performance: Evidence from Listed Food, Beverage and Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association, 27^thAnnual Session (ISSN 1800-1289).
• Balagobei, S., Thevananth, J & Mahilini, S. (2017). Board structure and value relevance of accounting information of listed hotels and travels in Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association, vol. 24.
• Parameswaran, K., Dias., S.T & Balagobei, S. (2015). A Study on Value Relevance of Accounting Information and Share Price of Listed Banks in Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association, vol. 22.
• Saseela, S. & Velnamby, T. (2012). Efficiency and Financial sustainability of Co-operative Rural banks in Jaffna district. Annual research Conference 2012 of the University of Rajarata.
• Balagobei, S., Kanagasabapathy, T. (2018). Macroeconomic Determinants and Performance of stock market in Sri Lanka:  Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange. Jaffna Science Association, vol. 25.
• Balagobei, S. & Amal MadawaDharmabandu, U.G. (2018). Role of People’s bank on Development of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Matale District. 2^ndNational Research Symposium on Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
• Thavarasasingam, H., Anandasayanan, S., & Balagobei, S. (2019). Cash Management and Corporate Profitability: A Study of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association (ISSN 1800-1289), 26(1).

• Awarded best research paper titled “Corporate governance practices and capital structure decisions: the moderating effects of gender diversity” in 8th Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Research (SACFIRE), Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in 2022.

• Awarded University Research Grant 2016  by University of Jaffna.

• Awarded University Research Grant 2018 by University of Jaffna.

• Awarded University Research Grant 2019 by University of Jaffna.

Memberships

• Life member, Jaffna Science Association, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
• Member, Alumini Association of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• Member, Alumini Association of Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
• Member, Alumini Association of Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna.

Reviewer

• International Journal of Accounting and Business Finance (IJABF) published by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of the University of Jaffna.
• Indian Journal of Finance and Banking (ABDC ranked journal) from 2020 to 2022.
• International journal of Accounting and finance review (ABDC ranked journal) from 2020 to 2022.
• Journal of Accountancy and Finance (Emerald Publishing).
• 6th International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM 2021) conducted by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• 5th Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Researches (SACFIRE – 2019) conducted by Faculty of Business Studies & Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
• 5th International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM 2019) conducted by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• 26th Annual Session of Jaffna Science Association- 2019
• 24th Annual Session of Jaffna Science Association- 2017
• 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM 2016) conducted by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM 2015) conducted by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• 1st Students’ Research Symposium (SRS 2015) conducted by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• Vavuniya University International Research Conference VUIRC 2021 conducted by University of Vavuniya.
• 5th symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE 2019), Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS PARTICIPATED:

• Contributed to the Qualitative data collection for the study on Ragging and Sexual & gender based violence (SGBV) conducted by UGC and UNICEF from December 2018 to January 2019.
• Participated in the workshop to plan for the Qualitative data collection for the study on Ragging and Sexual & Gender based Violence (SGBV) conducted by UGC and UNICEF in University of Jaffna, on 18th of December 2018.

• Participated in One-day programme on “Monetary policy and Financial system Stability” for University Lectures conducted by Central bank of Sri Lanka on 26^thJuly 2013.
• Attended the workshop on “Research Methodology and Computer Applications” organized by QIG/HETC- BBA project of the University of Jaffna on 30^thof October and 1^st of November, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr. Pavithra and Mr. Wannirajasingam)
• Attended the workshop on “Strategic Planning and Management”organized by Staff Development Centre (SDC) of the University of Jaffna 0n 24^thof November, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr.B.M.K. Perera)
• Attended the workshop on “ Revising courses in Career guidance and curriculum development” organized by UDG project though Soft skill project of the University of Jaffna 0n 13^thand 14^th of September, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr.B.M.K. Perera)
• Attended the workshop on “ curriculum development: Part II for external degree program” on 19^thof August, 2013 (Resource Person: Prof. Harischandra Abeygunawardena/ Chairman/ Standing committee on staff Development)
• Attended the workshop on “ curriculum Revision for University Academics and Stake holders” organized by HETC/QIG-BBA project on 09^thand 10^th of August, 2013
• Participated in the conference for University Lectures conducted by Central bank of Sri Lanka in John Exter International Conference Hall, Colombo from 29^thJune 2012 to 30^th June 2012.
• Participated in the workshop for “Sociological and Political Economic Analysis for Accounting and Management”, in Colombo from 5^thJuly 2012 to 6^th July 2012.
• Successfully completed the “Social Harmony and Conflict Resolution Training of Trainers Course” conducted by the Institute for the study of human rights at Columbia University in the City of New York from 15^thJune 2012 to 17^th June 2012.
• Participated in the seminar for “Training of Trainers: Peacemaking in the context of Post – war in Sri Lanka organized by the University of Kelaniya in the University of Jaffna from 12^thFebruary to 15^th February 2012.
• Participated in Workshop on Moodle Learning Management System conducted by BBM Online Degree Programme, University of Jaffna from 28th September 2011 and 03^rdOctober 2011
• Participated in the Workshop on “Econometric Modeling using Eviews Software” at University of Jaffna organized by Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Centre for Banking Studies From 25^thApril 2011 to 29^th April 2011.
• Participated in One-day programme on “Monetary policy and Financial system Stability” for University Lectures conducted by Central bank of Sri Lanka on 26^thJuly 2013.
• Attended the workshop on “Research Methodology and Computer Applications” organized by QIG/HETC- BBA project of the University of Jaffna on 30^thof October and 1^st of November, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr. Pavithra and Mr. Wannirajasingam)
• Attended the workshop on “Strategic Planning and Management”organized by Staff Development Centre (SDC) of the University of Jaffna 0n 24^thof November, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr.B.M.K. Perera)
• Attended the workshop on “ Revising courses in Career guidance and curriculum development” organized by UDG project though Soft skill project of the University of Jaffna 0n 13^thand 14^th of September, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr.B.M.K. Perera)
• Attended the workshop on “ curriculum development: Part II for external degree program” on 19^thof August, 2013 (Resource Person: Prof. Harischandra Abeygunawardena/ Chairman/ Standing committee on staff Development)
• Attended the workshop on “ curriculum Revision for University Academics and Stake holders” organized by HETC/QIG-BBA project on 09^thand 10^th of August, 2013
• Attended the workshop on “PLS-SEM with Smart PLS” organized by Staff Development Center in University of Jaffna on 26^thof October 2017.
• Attended the workshop on “Curriculum Revision” organized by BBM unit of Faculty of management Studies & Commerce at the Kanagarajankulam on 21^stand 22^nd of March 2017.

Contribution

Participated in the preparation of the National budget for ‘Citizens’ Engagement in the Budgetary Process