Academic and Professional Qualifications

Education

• Master of Commerce, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2023)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Special) (First Class Honors), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2021)

Professional Experience

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

Awards and 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

Publications

Journal Publications

1. Adhikari, A. M. C. P. & Kannangara, S. D. P. P. (2023).
   Fiscal Vulnerability, Financial Stress, and Macroeconomic Policies in Sri Lanka.
   Journal of Multidisciplinary & Translational Research, 8(1), 37–50.
   https://doi.org/10.4038/jmtr.v8i1.64
2. Sonali, V. D. V. & Adhikari, A. M. C. P. (2025).
   The Factors Affecting Green Purchasing Intention among Young Consumers in Sri Lanka.
   Journal of Business and Technology, 9(2), 70–84.
   https://doi.org/10.4038/jbt.v9i2.140

Conference Publications

1. Adhikari, A. & Herath, H. (2021).
   Factors Influencing Perceived Post-Harvest Wastage of Vegetables and Fruits, with Special Reference to the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre.
   BLM2-ICAM4: An International Joint e-Conference,
   Taylor’s University, Malaysia and University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
2. 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.
3. Adhikari, A., Madushan, W. & Kannangara, S. (2021).
   The Influencing Factors and Their Relative Importance on Cosmetics Purchases in Sri Lanka.
   2nd International Conference on Marketing Management,
   pp. 373–383. Colombo: Emerald Publishing and Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).
4. Adhikari, A. & Herath, H. (2022).
   Factors Influencing Perceived Post-Harvest Wastage of Vegetables and Fruits.
   11th International Conference on Management and Economics,
   pp. 119–130, University of Ruhuna.
5. 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.
6. 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. Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.
7. Sonali, V. D. V. & Adhikari, A. M. C. P. (2024).
   Big Five Personality Traits and Entrepreneurial Intention among Commerce and Management Graduates in Sri Lankan State Universities.
   Ensuring Resilient and Sustainable Future through Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice,
   1, 257–278.

Research Interests

• Economics
• Operations Management
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Technopreneurship