Mr. Chathuranga Adhikari

Department of Multidisciplinary Studies
Lecturer ( Probationary )
chathuranga@fot.ruh.ac.lk



ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Reading for Master of Commerce, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Commerce (Special) (First Class Honors), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2021)

Professional Experience

Lecturer (Probationary) Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka 03/2024 - Present
Temporary Lecturer Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka 01/2023-03/2024
Temporary Demonstrator Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka 12/2021 - 01/2023
PUBLICATIONS

Conference Publications

Adhikari, A., & Sonali, V. (2023). The Influence of Big Five Personality Traits on the Entrepreneurial Intention of Business Management Graduates in Sri Lankan State Universities. 1st Ruhuna International Conference on Innovation and Technology (p. 52). Matara, Sri Lanka: Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna.
Adhikari, A., & Kannangara, S. (2022). Fiscal Vulnerability, Financial Stress, and Macroeconomic Policies in Sri Lanka. 13th International Conference on Business and Information (pp. 10-11). University of Kelaniya.
Adhikari, A., & Herath, H. (2022). Factors Influencing on Perceived Post-harvest Wastage of Vegetables and Fruit. 11th International Conference on Management and Economics (pp. 119-130). University of Ruhuna.
Adhikari, A., Madushan, W., & Kannangara, S. (2021). The Influencing Factors and Their Relative Importance on Cosmetics Purchase in Sri Lanka. 2nd International Conference on Marketing Management (pp. 373-383). Colombo: Emerald Publishing and Sri Lanka Institue of Marketing (SLIM).
Adhikari, A., Herath, H., & Kannangara, S. (2021). Impact of Financial Inclusion on Rural Development in Sri Lanka. 18th International Conference on Business Management. University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Adhikari, A., & Herath, H. (2021). Factors Influencing on Perceived Post-harvest Wastage of Vegetables & Fruit with the Special reference to Dambulla Dedicated Economic Center. BLM2-ICAM4: An International Joint e-Conference. Taylor's University - Malaysia & University of Kelaniya - Sri Lanka.
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
Best Intern in Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies-2021
Dean's List Award in Academic Year 2018/2019 - Level 4
Dean's List Award in Academic Year 2017/2018 - Level 3
Dean's List Award in Academic Year 2016/2017 - Level 2
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Economics
Operations Management
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Technopreneurship