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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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Conquerors of poverty – a case study of Colombo slum dwellers
Nanayakkara Wasam Mudage, K., Weerasinghe, N., Madusanka, M., Saliya, C.A., Lokeshwara, A.A. and Jayatissa, C.D., “ International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy”
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Unraveling the Effects of the Financial Crisis on the Going Concern of Sri Lankan Tourism-Related SMEs: A Qualitative Inquiry.
Wickramanayaka, W. D. A. ., Nilumind, P. M. D. R. ., Deepanayake, K. V. A. P. C. ., Wijayasundara, T. P. ., Lokeshwara, A. A., & Kumarapperuma, C., “ASEAN Journal on Hospitality and Tourism” , pp. 53-72
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Revitalizing the Sri Lankan Economy: An In-Depth Exploration of Gastro Tourism as a Catalyst for Upliftment – Visitor Perspective.
Jayarathne, R., Lokeshwara, A. A., & Kothalawala, C., “ASEAN Journal on Hospitality and Tourism. ” , pp. 200-224
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From Vision to Action! Role of Sri Lanka's Banking Sector Towards SDGs from the Lens of Institutional Change: A Multiple Case Study.
Lokeshwara A.A., Sujeewa Damayanthi,
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Accounting Profession – Navigating the Future Landscape.
Piumi Gamage, Kalpani Sendanayake, Nishani Thakshila, Sanduni Mirihagalla, Prof. Dr. Nagalingam Nagendrakumar &*Anuja. A. Lokeshwara, (18th Annual International Research Conference on Management and Finance)
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Tantalizing Flavors of Sri Lanka: Unraveling Tourist Perceptions of Sri Lankan Food Culture.
Lokeshwara, A., Bandara, G. C., & Kuruppu, C. L. , “ASEAN Journal on Hospitality and Tourism. ” , pp. 286-304
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Regaining the Business Vigour: An Analysis of The Strategies Adopted by The Managers of Homestays in The Kandy Tourism Area
N.P.S. Alwis , R.S. Weerarathne, A.A. Lokeshwara, N.D.Y Kalansuriya, D.N.D. Wickrama, T.L.K. Thambawita, K.M.I.A. Wickramasinghe ,
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The Nexus of FDI and Economic Growth: Evidence from SAARC Countries
Thiyagarajah, M., Polkotuwa, D., Nupehewa, S., Liyanage, S., Jayathilaka, R. and Lokeshwara, A. ,
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COVID-19 Modifying the Dynamics of Financial Reporting: An Exploratory Study
Nagendrakumar N., Lokeshwara A. A, Naresh R., Abeywickrama D.P., Hewaarachchi. S.H., Edirisinghe A.M.I.E, (14th SBS Students’ Research Conference 2021)
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Modelling and forecasting tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka
Nagendrakumar N., Lokeshwara A.A., Gunawardana S.A.D.C.K., Kodikara U.P., Rajapaksha R.W.N.H., Rathnayake K.R.M.C.S. , (14th SBS students’ Research Conference, 2021 )
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The Impact of Mobile Marketing on Financial Performance: Case of Listed Tourist Hotels in Sri Lanka
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. , (14th SBS students’ Research Conference, 2021 )
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An influx of tourist arrivals between easter attack and covid-19 in Sri Lanka
Nagendrakumar N., Lokeshwara A.A., Gunawardana S.A.D.C.K., Kodikara U.P., Rajapaksha R.W.N.H., Rathnayake K.R.M.C.S. , (7TH Vavuniya University Research Symposium 2021)
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The Impact of Digital Marketing Tools on Financial Performance of Listed Hotels in Sri Lanka
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. ,
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Financial Inclusion of People with Visual Impairment and Blindness in the Banking Sector of Sri Lanka: An Exploratory Investigation.
Suraweera, T., Ranasinghe, R., Jayarathna, I., De Silva, W., Lokeshwara, A. A., & Weerasinghe, U. ,
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Moderating Effect of the Entrepreneur Education on Entrepreneurial Intention of University Students
Weligodapola, H. W. M. C., Lokeshwara, A. A., Jayasundhara H.D.A.M, Hasangika K.A.J, Sewwandi K.N, Abayawardhana P.A.L.M.U.,
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The Relationship between Sustainability Reporting and Financial Performance of Listed Companies in Sri Lanka.
Weerarathna R., Lokeshwara A.A., Sandali W.A.P.L., Gunathilake W.K.N.C., Deshapriya M.G.C.D., Nirman M.A.C. ,
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Challenges Faced in the Implementation of Sustainability Reporting: Empirical Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka
Weerarathna R., Lokeshwara A.A., Sandali W.A.P.L., Gunathilake W.K.N.C., Deshapriya M.G.C.D., Nirman M.A.C. , (International Conference on Business Management)
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The Relationship between Environmental Disclosure of Sustainability Reporting and the Financial Performance in Listed Companies in Sri Lanka
Weerarathna R., Lokeshwara A.A., Sandali W.A.P.L., Gunathilake W.K.N.C., Deshapriya M.G.C.D., Nirman M.A.C. , (CINEC Student Research Symposium, 2020)
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An Investigation of the Causality Relationship Between Major South Asian Foreign Currencies and Major Cryptocurrencies
Weerakoon H.N.S.G.A, Lokeshwara A.A, Liyanage H.S, Gamage C.M, and Wanninayaka D.M.S.C , (International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2022)
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Surviving The Pandemic: Case of Homestay Units in The Kandy Tourism Area.
N.P.S. Alwis, D.N.D. Wickrama, T.L.K. Thambawita, K.M.I.A., Wickramasinghe, R.S. Weerarathna, A.A. Lokeshwara , (International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) 2022)
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Causal Relationship between Major South Asian Foreign Currency Returns and Major Cryptocurrency Returns
Lokeshwara A.A, Liyanage H.S, Gamage C.M, Weerakoon H.N.S.G.A and Wanninayaka D.M.S.C , (1st Ruhuna International Undergraduate Research Symposium - 2022 (RIURES’22))
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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. , (13th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI))
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Investment Behavior Among Accounting Professions in Sri Lanka
Alles, L., Lokeshwara, A., Liyanage, D. L. N. Y., Edirisinghe, C. M., & Siriwardhana, P. K. K. H., (MURS 4th Management Undergraduate’s Research)
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Investigating Customer Adoption to digital banking platforms in the post COVID –19 pandemic in Sri Lanka
Jayakody J.A.D.P.M., Perera K.N.M., Perera D.S.I., Patali L.A.K., Dunuwila V.R. and Lokeshwara A.A. , (13th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI))
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Exploring customer perceptions on customer adoption of digital banking platforms special reference for urban & rural area comparison in the post COVID –19 pandemic in Sri Lanka
Jayakody J.A.D.P.M., Perera K.N.M., Perera D.S.I., Patali L.A.K., Dunuwila V.R. and Lokeshwara A.A. , (1st International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB 2022))
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