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info@sliit.lkCAREER SUMMARY
- Senior Lecturer at SLIIT Business School (April, 2023 - Present)
- Lecturer at SLIIT Business School (September, 2021 - March 2023)
- Assistant Lecturer at SLIIT Business School (September, 2020 - August 2021)
- Academic Instructor at SLIIT - Faculty of Business Management (November, 2018 - August 2020)
- Accounts Officer at Land Reform Commission Sri Lanka (November, 2017 - October, 2018).
- Junior Product Executive at OCTA: EW Information Systems (Pvt) Limited (June, 2016 - June, 2017).
- Trainee Financial Analyst at Isenguard Investments (Pvt) Limited. (December, 2015 - February, 2016)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA in International Business, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs, Bandaranaike International DiplomaticTraining Institute.
- CIMA Passed Finalist (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
- BBA (Hon) Business Management (First Class), Sheffield Hallam University, UK (2016).
- BBA (Hons) in Business Management, Specialized in Accounting and Finance (2nd Class Upper Division), SLIIT (2017)
- Diploma in Diplomacy and World Affairs (Merit Pass), Bandaranaike International DiplomaticTraining Institute.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- SLIIT Prize: Student of the Best Performance in BBA (hons) Business Management, Sheffield Hallam University, UK, 2016.
- BOC Award: Student of the Best Performance for Consecutive Three Years of the BBA (Hons), Business Management, Sheffield Hallam University, UK, 2016.
- CIMA Award: Best Performing Student in BBA (Hons): Accounting Specialization, SLIIT, 2017.
- Partial Scholarships awarded (2014,2015,2016) based on performance to persue BBA (Hons) Specialized in Accounting, SLIIT.
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- International Business
- Sustainable Development
- Tourism
Memberships
CIMA - Student Membership
Alumni of BIDTI
RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Behavioral Systems
Understanding how humans behave and interact with each other, organizations, technology and society may help improve the quality of lives of people.
ONGOING RESEARCH
Gastro tourism
Economic Development
Sustainable Development Goals
Green Finance
PUBLICATIONS
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Factors Driving Customer Adoption to Digital Banking: A Comparison of Private and Public Banking Sectors During COVID-19 Post-Pandemic in Sri Lanka.
Pamathi Jayakody, Nawasha Perera, Sarangi Perera, Kavindaya Patali, Vandhana Dunuwila, Anuja Lokeshwara , (19th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM))
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The Question of a Recession is No Longer if but when.
Lokeshwara A.A. , “BCIS International Affairs Review” , pp. 10-12
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Flavors of Sri Lanka Shared Worldwide
Lokeshwara A.A. , “Foodtech Insights Magazine. ” , pp. 14-15
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Socio-Economic Factors and Tourism – Impact Analysis using Indicator Approach.
Nagendrakumar N, Lokeshwara A.A., Jayasuriya K.R.G.T, Gamage A.M.R.H, Weerawickrama M.J., Gamage D.M.M, “ASEAN Journal on Hospitality and Tourism. ” , pp. 1-16
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The Impact of Ethical Practices on Job Satisfaction of Employees in Small and Medium Enterprises of Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Kuruppu, C.L., Lokeshwara, A.A., Hettiarachchi, H.L.W., Liyanage, K.D.U.S., Jayawardena, S.P.A., Ratnayake. N. , (19th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM))
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Investment Behavior among Accounting / Finance Professionals in Sri Lanka
Alles, L., Lokeshwara, A., Liyanage, D. L. N. Y., Edirisinghe, C. M., & Siriwardhana, P. K. K. H., “South Asian Journal of Finance” , pp. 114-132
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What Impact Does Digital Marketing Tools Have on the Financial Performance of Sri Lankan Listed Hotels?
Premasinghe, P.K.S.D., Ashintha, B.W.T., Perera, M.A.D.C.H., Fernando, D.L.P.T, Kuruppu, C.L., Lokeshwara, A.A., “Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting”
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Sustainability Reporting on Financial Performance of Sri Lankan Listed Companies: How Strong is the Impact?
Weerarathna R., Lokeshwara A.A., Sandali, W. A. P. L., Chandula, G. W. K. N., & Nirman, M. A. C., “Indonesian Journal of Sustainability Accounting and Management” , pp. 162-174
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More than just investment: Causality analysis between foreign direct investment and economic growth
Nupehewa S, Liyanage S, Polkotuwa D,Thiyagarajah M, Jayathilaka R, Lokeshwara A, “PLoS ONE”
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Conceptual Study on Socio-Economic Impact of the Decline in Firm Performances of Hotels in Sri Lanka
Nagendrakumar N, Lokeshwara A.A., Jayasuriya K.R.G.T, Gamage A.M.R.H, Weerawickrama M.J., Gamage D.M.M., “International Journal of Social Science Research” , pp. 39-53
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A Study on Customer Perception towards E-banking: With Special Reference to Urban and Rural Districts in Sri Lanka.
Weligodapola, H. W. M. C., Lokeshwara, A. A., Prashanthy, K., Sooriyakumaran, S., Rubika, S., Lakmali, G. T. H. D, “International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences” , pp. 682-698.
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Terrorism and its Implications on Small Hotels in Sri Lanka
Sathiamoorthy, V., Zilva, De. M. M. S., Bandara, E. C. P. K., Leelarathne, E. K. C. J. S., Weligodapola, H. W. M. C., & Lokeshwara, A. A. , “International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences” , pp. 471–478
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Initiatives Taken Towards the Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG: Case of Sri Lanka.
Lokeshwara, A.A., “Diplomacy and World Affairs” , pp. 165-176
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Factors Influencing the Private Cost of Higher Education; the Case of Sri Lanka
S. Gobinath, K. Tharshan, W.R.H. Dheerasekara, M.M.D de S. Gunawardena, S. G. Jayakody, A.A Lokeshwara, “International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research”
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