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Ms. Colinie Wickramaarachchi
Lecturer
Faculty of Business | Business Management
Career Summary
Colinie Wickramaarachchi is a Lecturer attached to Business Management Department at SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
Prior to joining as a Lecturer, she worked as an Assitant Lecturer under the Business Management department teaching and conducting research on areas specialized in to management and economics from 2022/02/01 - 2024/04/30. She also has the experience in the post of Research Assistant to the AHEAD project on Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness at SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka from 2021/02/01 - 2022/02/01. Prior to that she has worked as a Finance Intern at Central Bank of Sri Lanka Under Bakertilly Edirisinghe and Company from 2018/11/1-2019/04/01. She has also worked as an Academic Cordinator and as an Assistant Tutor for English Elocution at International Institute of Music, Speech and Drama from 2017-2020.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Business Administration - 2024 - Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
SPSS Certification 2022 - CIPM
B.B.A Special (Honors) degree specialized in Business Management at SLIIT (First Class) - 2021
Executive Diploma in Human Resource Analytics (Distinction) at Chartered Institute of Personnel Management - 2021
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Awarded with the Best Teacher Performer from the 7th Staff Development Program - Quality Assurance 2023
Awarded the Best Presenter for the research conducted on 'Time series model to forecast fresh coconut exports from Sri Lanka' from the ICSDB 2023
Awarded the Best Presenter for the research conducted on 'Challenges of Mobility and Access to Transport for People with Visual Impairment and Blindness: An Exploratory Study' from the ICSDB 2022
Awarded with the Meritorious and Outstanding Academic Performance in the B.B.A Special (Honors) Degree specialized in the field of Business Management of SLIIT Business School 2021.
Recognized in the Deans List for four consecutive semesters from 2019-2020.
Research Interests and Memberships
Research Interests
Economics
Disability
Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness
Poverty
Employment
Education
Memberships
Ongoing Research
Impact of Liquor on Liver Cirrhosis, Cardiovascular diseases, and Anxiety.
Growth, Poverty, and Employment on Crime Rates at Global Level
Impact of Total Energy Supply and CO2 Emission on Energy Use around the World
Relationship between the educational level of parents and the academic success of children
A Study of Emotional Intelligence and Human Behaviour of Twins
The Economic Impact of Brain Drain and Migration in Sri Lanka
Gig Economy
Towards Supply Chain Risk Management in Plant Nursery Agribusiness: Development of a Framework for Risk Identification and Analysis
Para Social Interaction and Impulse Buying: A Systematic Literature Review and Conceptual Model Development Based on the Stimulus Organism Response Theory
Time series model to forecast fresh coconut exports from Sri Lanka
‘Hot Water doesn’t Quench the Thirst! - Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduates with Visual Impairment and Blindness in Sri Lanka’
‘Shrunken Petals of Service Flower: Snags of Banking Services for Customers with Visual Impairment and Blindness’
My Publications
Conference Proceedings
- Wickramarachchi, C., Jayathilaka, R., Serasinghe, W., Kollure, L., Thisarani, T., Suraweera, T., & Thelijjagoda, S. Relationship of Socio-economic and Demographic Characteristics of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness to their Levels of Vision: Evidence from two Geographical Areas in Sri Lanka in Virtual Conference on Library and Information Science, year 2021, Sri Lanka Technological Campus, 2021/08/23,
- Suraweera,T., Dewage, N., Wickramaarachchi. C., Gunawardana, M., Nanayakkara, T., and Yapa, N. Academic Achievement of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness: Contributory Factors and Challenges - Evidence from Sri Lanka in Virtual Conference on Library and Information Science, year 2021, Sri Lanka Technological Campus, 2021/08/23,
- Suraweera, T., Wickramaarachchi. C., Ranasinghe, R.A.B.N., Jayarathna, I.G.N.H., and De Silva, W.P.P Obstacles and Challenges for People with Visual Impairment and Blindness in Seeking Financial Services from Banking Sector in SLIIT International Conference on Advancement in Sciences & Humanities, year 2021, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Suraweera, T., Wickramaarachchi. C(Second author)., Ranasinghe, R.A.B.N., Jayarathna, I.G.N.H., and De Silva, W.P.P,
- Suraweera,T., Dewage, N., Wickramaarachchi. C., Gunawardana, M., Nanayakkara, T., and Yapa, N. Factors Affecting Academic Performance of People with Visual Disabilities in the Tertiary Sector in SLIIT International Conference on Advancement in Sciences & Humanities, year 2021, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, 2021/12/04,
- Wickramaarachchi. C., Suraweera, T., Jayathilaka R., and S. Thelijjagoda An Operational Model of Managing Vocational Training for Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness in 14th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, year 2021, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2021/09/10,
- Madushanka C , Hakeem A, Uththarangi C, Rupigeena J, Wickramaarachchi C , Ehalapitiya S, and Madhavika N. The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Supply Chain Integration in Apparel Sector, Sri Lanka in International Conference in Smart Computing and Systems Engineering, year 2023, University of Kelaniya, IEEE, 29th of May,
- Wakkumburage, T., Edirisinghe, M., Wanigasinha, U., Wijesooriya, S., Suraweera, T., and Wickramarachchi, C Supply Chain Resilience for Managing ‘Recent Economic Crisis’ in Sri Lanka: Experience of a Large Plant Nursery Agribusiness in 11th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference, year 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, 3rd of February ,
- Aluthwala, C., Wijerathne, A., Karunathilaka, S., Ahamed, F., Suraweera, T., Wickramarachchi, C., and Shamila, P Impact of Recent Economic Crisis on Work-Life Balance of Female Nursing Staff in Hospitals Sector in Sri Lanka in 11th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference, year 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, 3rd of February ,
- Aluthwala, C., Wijerathne, A., Karunathilaka, S., Ahamed, F., Suraweera, T. Wickramarachchi, C., and Bandara, S Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Nursing Care Quality in 7th International Research Symposium, year 2024, Colombo, CIPM, Aluthwala, C., Wijerathne, A., Karunathilaka, S., Ahamed, F., Suraweera, T. Wickramarachchi, C., and Bandara, S,
- Wakkumburage, T., Edirisinghe, M., Wanigasinha, U., Wijesooriya, S., Suraweera, T., and Wickramarachchi, C Supply Chain Risk Management of an Agribusiness Enterprise: A case study of the largest plant nursery in Sri Lanka in International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, year 2023, Matara, University of Ruhuna, 18th of May,
- Wakkumburage, T., Edirisinghe, M., Wanigasinha, U., Wijesooriya, S., Suraweera, T., and Wickramarachchi, C Influence of Entrepreneur Traits of Owner-Manager on the Growth of a Leading Plant Nursery Agribusiness: A Case Study in International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, year 2023, Matara, University of Ruhuna, 18th of May,
- M.A.D.P. Dias, K.M.C. Rajapaksha, M. D. R. K. Jayathilaka, R. M. N. M. Rathnayake, R.P.U.S. Pathirana, C.N Wickramarachchi Assessment of Domestically Produced Energy Impact on Total Energy Use: SAARC Experience in 9th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS - 2023), year 2023, University of Peradeniya,
- M.A.C.A.Wijerathne.,G.D. Maussawa, R.A.D. Maduranga M.W.G.J. Gunasekara, S. Thelijjagoda, C.N. Wickramarachchi The Economic Implications of Brain Drain and Migration in Sri Lanka in 9th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS - 2023), year 2023, University of Kelaniya,
- V.R.D. Methmini, E.A.S.L. Edirisinghe, W.D.N.M. Dharmapriya, V.G. Gunawardena, M.D.R.K. Jayathilaka, R.M.N.M Rathnayake, C.N. Wickramaarachchi The Effects of Gross Domestic Product, Energy Consumption, and Trade Openness on Sri Lankan Carbon Emissions in 9th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS - 2023), year 2023, University of Peradeniya,
- R. Theneshiya, S. Thanikan, L.S. Gomez, M.D.R.K. Jayathilaka, C.N. Wickramaarachchi Impact of Economic Growth, Poverty and Female Employment on Global Crime Rates in 9th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS - 2023), year 2023, University of Peradeniya,
- K.A.T.V. Kolonne, K.K Mudalige, K.V.R.K.M Rathnayake, D.M.K.G Dissanayaka, M.D.R.K. Jayathilaka, L.P. Rajamanthri, C. N Wickramarachchi, and R.P.U.S Pathirana Global Alcohol Consumption and its Association with Stroke in 9th Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS - 2023), year 2023, University of Peradeniya,
- Delpitiya A.,Paththuwearachchi D, Jayalath W, Mendis T, Karunarathna N and Wickramarachchi C Parental Involvement, Demographic Factors, and its Effects on the Academic Success of Undergraduates in Sri Lanka in 2nd International Conference of Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB - 2023), year 2023, SLIIT Business School,
- G.D. Maussawa, M.A.C.A.Wijerathne., M.W.G.J. Gunasekara, C.N. Wickramarachchi and S. Thelijjagoda The Socioeconomic Consequences of Brain Drain and Migration in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive Literature Analysis in 2nd International Conference of Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB - 2023), year 2023, SLIIT Business School,
- K. Suban, S. N. Hettiarachchi, S. Himaanthri, S. D. F. Aththachchi, C. N. Wickramarachchi and T. S. G. Peiris Time Series Model to Forecast Fresh Coconut Exports from Sri Lanka in 2nd International Conference of Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB - 2023), year 2023, SLIIT Business School,
- T Suraweera, C Wickramaarachchi, A Gamage, C Wanniarachchi, K Mudalige, A Kalpashaka, and S Bandara EyeCare and Blindness Literacy”: The Need for Defining a New Construct in 15th International Conference of the Kothalawala Defense University, year 2022, Kothalawala Defense University,
- T Suraweera, S Bandara, C Wickramaarachchi Challenges of Mobility and Access to Transport for People with Visual Impairment and Blindness: An Exploratory Study in International Conference of Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB - 2022), year 2022, SLIIT Business School,
- Menikdiwela, B.D.G.K. Chandraguptha , M.M.L.K. Madurasinghe, N.D. Kalpage, V.R. Dunuwila, C.N. Wickramarachchi Exploring the Factors affecting Mobile Banking Adoption among Small and Medium Enterprises in the Colombo District in VICLIS2022: Virtual International Conference on Library & Information Science, year 2022, Sri Lanka Technology Campus,
- Hansika Rajapakshe, Hasini Rathnayake, Charith Herath, Malshini Shihari, Colinie Wickramarachchi, Geethma Pathirana Impact of Social Media towards Employment Decision of Management Undergraduates in 13th International Conference on Business and Information, year 2022, University of Kelaniya,
- A.K. Samarajeewa, M.A.S. Premachandra, N.M. Arangalla, P.K.D.U. P. Gunarathne, G.Pathirana, C.N.Wickramarachchi Use of Predictive Analytics by Sri Lankan Financial Institutions in Issuing Credit Card Services to Customers in 4th Management Undergraduates' Research Session in Collaboration with Young Scientists Forum, year 2022, University of Sabaragamuwa,
- A.K. Samarajeewa, M.A.S. Premachandra, N.M. Arangalla, P.K.D.U. P. Gunarathne, G.Pathirana, C.N.Wickramarachchi Use of Predictive Analytics in Issuing Credit Card Services to the Customers: Evidence from Sri Lanka in 13th International Conference on Business and Information, year 2022, University of Kelaniya,
- Samarathunga, S.N, Madusanka, A.T.K.P, Herath, H.M.T.T, Ramadasa, T.D, Thelijjagoda, S, Rajamanthri, L, and Wickramarachchi, C.N Exhibiting an Exclusive Integrated Online Platform for Essential Services in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 4th Management Undergraduates' Research Session in Collaboration with Young Scientists Forum, year 2022, University of Sabaragamuwa,
- Siriwardana, D., Hettiarachchi, N., Perera, L., Jayasena, C., Wisenthige, K. & Wickramaarachchi, C. How Technology Influences Motivation and Engagement Among Corporate Gig Workers; A Study on Sri Lanka in Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME), year 2024, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, pp.219-230, Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME), Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka,, Siriwardana, D., Hettiarachchi, N., Perera, L., Jayasena, C., Wisenthige, K. & Wickramaarachchi, C.,
Journal Publications
- Suraweera,T., Wickramaarachchi. C., Bandara. S., Dewage, N., Gunawardana, M., Nanayakkara, T., Yapa, N., Jayathilaka. R., and Thelijjagoda. S " "Academic Success of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness in the Tertiary Sector : Explanatory Model" " European Journal of Special Education Research, vol.8, Issue 1, 2022, pp.45-69, DOI: 10.46827/ejse.v8i1.4118,
- Wickramarachchi, C., Jayathilaka, R., Serasinghe, W., Kollure, L., Thisarani, T., Suraweera, T., & Thelijjagoda, S. " " Relationships between Socio-Economic and Demographic Characteristics of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness" " Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review, vol.6, Issue 3, 2022, pp.124-138, ISSN: 2279-3933,
- Suraweera,T., Bandara,S., Wickramaarachchi. C., Lokeshwara, A., and S. Thelijjagoda " Financial Inclusion of the Blind in the Banking Sector in Sri Lanka: A Qualitative Investigation " 2021,
- Kalpanee, R. K. H and Rathnayake, R. M. H. K and Hearth, H. M. C. C and Shihari, D. S. P. M and Pathirana, G and Wickramarachchi, C " Impact of Social Media Towards Employment Decision of Management Undergraduates " 2023,
- Wickramaarachchi, C., Jayathilaka, R. Suraweera, T., Thelijjagoda, S. Kollure, L., Liyanage, T., Serasinghe, W. and Bandara, S. " Can Visual Impairment Impact Your Income Potential? " 2023,
- Nimesha Dharmapriya, Sandali Edirisinghe, Vilan Gunawardena, Dithma Methmini, Ruwan Jayathilaka, Thanuja Dharmasena, Colinie Wickramaarachchi & Nilmini Rathnayake " Towards a greener future: examining carbon emission dynamics in Asia amid gross domestic product, energy consumption, and trade openness " Environmental Science and Pollution Research , vol.31, 2024, pp.21488–21508, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-32475-y,
- Palliyaguru D, Senarathne B, Jayathilaka R, Rajamanthri L, Wickramarachchi C. " Cheers to anxiety: Granger causality insights on alcohol consumption patterns across 13 South American countries " BMC Public Health, vol.24, Issue 1, 2024, pp.2664, doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-20146-z,
- Methmini, D., Dharmapriya, N., Gunawardena, V., Edirisinghe, S., Jayathilaka, R., & Wickramaarachchi, C. " Impact of economic growth, energy consumption, and trade openness on carbon emissions: evidence from the top 20 emitting nations " Climate and Development, 2024, pp.1-12, https://doi.org/10.1080/17565529.2024.2375737,
- Roshinie De Silva, Disuri Silva, Lakindu Piumika, Isuri Abeysekera, Ruwan Jayathilaka, Lochana Rajamanthri & Colinie Wickramaarachchi " Impact of global smoking prevalence on mortality: a study across income groups " BMC Public Health, vol.24, 2024, pp.1786, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19336-6,
- Perera, L., Jayasena, C., Hettiarachchi, N., Siriwardana, D., Wisenthige, K. and Wickramaarachchi, C. " Fueling the future: unveiling what drives gig worker motivation and engagement in Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape " International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-09-2024-0433,
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