Dr. Indika P Kaluarachchige

Department of Multidisciplinary Studies
Senior Lecturer in Management
indika.k@mstec.ruh.ac.lk
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Management/ Business (Entrepreneurship), Management & Science University, Malaysia, 2021 |
Master of Human Resource Management, University of Kelaniya, 2013 |
Bachelors of Science (Special) Marketing Management, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2009 |
Professional Experience
Teaching and Industry
Senior Lecturer in Management | Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology,University of Ruhuna | 2025 |
Senior Lecturer (Gr. I / II) | Department of Management Studies,University College of Matara,University of Vocational Technology | 2016 |
Consultant in Management Studies | Department of Management Studies,The Open University of Sri Lanka | 2011 |
Demonstrator | Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka | 2010 |
Marketing Executive | Independent Television Network (ITN)/ Lakhanda Radio | 2009 |
Visiting Academic
Lecturer/ Research Methodology | Sri Lanka Air Force Academy (Junior Command & Staff College), China Bay | 2024 |
Research Supervisor | Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda | 2025 |
Doctoral Research Supervisor | Institut Brittany d'Enseignement Supérieur (IBES), France | 2024 |
PhD Lecturer/ PhD Research Supervisor | IIC University of Technology (IIC), Cambodia | 2023 |
PhD Research Supervisor | Lincoln University, Malaysia | 2023 |
Lecturer/ Research Supervisor | Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK | 2020 |
Lecturer/ Research Supervisor- PGD | Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) | 2019 |
Lecturer (PQHRM) | Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM) | 2018 |
Research Supervisor (MSc) | University of Salford, UK | 2018 |
Research Supervisor (MSc) | Asia e University, Malaysia | 2016 |
Research Supervisor (PQHRM) | Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM) | 2016 |
Research Supervisor (Masters’ & Bachelors’ Degrees) | The Open University of Sri Lanka | 2015 |
Trainer/ Resource Person | Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance | 2012 |
Lecturer | Institute for Construction Training and Development (ICTAD) | 2012 |
Lecturer | Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL) | 2011 |
Day School Academic/ Lecturer | The Open University of Sri Lanka | 2010 |
Professional Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, University of Kelaniya, 2011 |
Diploma in Digital Marketing, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing, 2022 |
Diploma in English, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2009 |
Diploma in Law (World Higher Education Qualifications), 2025 |
Diploma in Buddhist Counselling and Management, 2025 |
Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2019 |
Certificate in Teaching Technical and Vocational Education in Competency Based Training, University of Vocational Technology, 2017 |
Certificate in Tourism & Hotel Operations, Open University of Sri Lanka, 2018 |
Certificate in Preliminary Investigations and Formal Disciplinary Procedure, 2025 |
Institutional Development
Programme Assistant/ MSc in AHM Programme, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2010 |
Academic Sub-warden- TRF, Open University of Sri Lanka, 2013 |
Programme Coordinator/ MBA in HRM Programme, Open University of Sri Lanka, 2011 |
Chairman – Department Procumbent Committee (DPC), University College of Matara, 2023 |
Assistant Librarian (Acting), University College of Matara, 2022 |
Course Coordinator/ Event Management, University College of Matara, 2022 |
Chief Student Counsellor, University College of Matara, 2023 |
Member of Board of Management (BOM), University College of Matara, 2017 |
Head of Research Unit/ Chairman of the Research Committee, University College of Matara, 2017 |
Academic Advisor, University College of Matara, 2017 |
Head of the Department of Management Studies, University College of Matara, 2016 |
Head of Academics, University College of Matara, 2021 |
Director/ Chief Executive Officer, University College of Matara, 2023 |
National Development
Inspection Officer (Inspections of Tourist Enterprises), Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), 2025 |
Competency Based Assessor - Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, 2019 |
Member - NVQ Steering Committee Meeting (NVQ Inter-Agency Steering Committee Meeting), Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), 2021 |
Member of the team for revision of NVQ Operations Manual, Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, 2019 |
Trainer, Pre-orientation Programme for New Entrants to Universities, Ministry of Higher Education, 2011 |
Teacher, Sri Bosath Dhamma School, 2002 |
Research Development
Reviewer - Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS), Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, 2025 |
Technical Session Chair (HR’s Role in Shaping Organizational Purpose), 9th CIPM International Research Symposium, 2025 |
Secretary - Standing Committee on Research and Development, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2024 |
Reviewer - South Asian Journal of Business Insights (SAJBI), University of Ruhuna, 2024 |
Reviewer - ICME 2024, University of Ruhuna, 2024 |
Track Coordinator/ Symposium Committee Member – CIPM International Research Symposium, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2024 |
Panel Member - Hospitality and Tourism Track – IRCUWU 2023, 7th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Uva Wellassa University, 2023 |
Reviewer - Journal of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), 2023 |
Panel Chair - International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME), The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2023 |
Reviewer - International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME), The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2023 |
Reviewer - International Open University Research Sessions 2022 (iOURS 2023), The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2023 |
Symposium Secretary– CIPM International Research Symposium, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2021 |
Track Coordinator-– CIPM International Research Symposium, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2021 |
Symposium Secretary - UoVT International Research Symposium – 2021, University of Vocational Technology, 2021 |
Reviewer - HRM Perspective Journal, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2021 |
Reviewer - OUSL Journal, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2020 |
Reviewer – CIPM International Research Symposium, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2020 |
Member - Symposium Committee, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2017 |
PUBLICATIONS
Symposium/ Conferences
Kaluarachchige, I.P. & Weligamage, S.S. (2013). Profile of Multiple Intelligence of University Administrative Officers in Sri Lanka, [4th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI- 2013), Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya (ISBN 978-955-4563-17-9)] |
Gamlath, G. R. M. & Kaluarachchige, I. P. (2014). Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction: A Study of Export Manufacturing Organizations of Biyagama Free Trade Zone in Sri Lanka”, [iPURSE- International Research Session, University of Peradeniya, (4 & 5 July 2014)] |
Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2014). Relationship between Intelligence and Performance: Registrars’ & Bursars’ Categories in Sri Lankan University System, [WinC-2014, Wayamba International Conference, University of Wayamba] |
Kaluarachchige, I.P. & Fernando, M.C.V. (2014). Work Stress and Job Performance: A Study of BPO Industry in Sri Lanka, [5th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI- 2014), Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya] |
Kaluarachchige, I.P. & Witharanage, G.I. (2014). The Impact of Job Satisfaction on Job Performance of Schoolteachers in Sri Lanka”, [5th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI- 2014), Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya] |
Kaluarachchige, I.P. & Gamlath, G. R. M. (2015). Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction of Banking Industry in Sri Lanka” [4th International Conference on Management and Economics, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna] |
Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2018). Factors Influencing Telecommuters’ Satisfaction: A Study of Telecommuting Practitioners in IT Industry, Sri Lanka” [2nd International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University (IRSUWU 2018)] |
Jayasinghe, H.A., & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2018). The Impact of Work-Life Balance on Employee Job Performance: A Study of an Offshore Operations Office of a Private UK Higher Education Institute Based in Sri Lanka, KDUIRC- 11th International Research Conference, 2018- September, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. |
Bandara S.N. & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2019). Purchase Intention of Cloud Computing in a Digital Service Providing Company in Sri Lanka, International Research Symposium 2019, University of Vocational Technology. |
Arachchi, D.E and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2019). Ayurveda Medical Tourism in Sri Lanka: Service Quality & Tourists’ Satisfaction, 5th International Tourism Research Conference, Department of Economics, University of Colombo. |
Udalamaththa, U.G.K.O. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Factors Affecting Green Purchase Behaviour. International Conference on Marketing Management – 2020, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing. |
Udalamaththa, U.G.K.O. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2021). Attitude towards environment on green purchase behavior with the mediating effect of green purchase intention. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2021 (ISAE 2021), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. |
Jayasinghe, P. L. D. N. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2021). Effect of Role Stress on Turnover Intention of Non-Executive Staff in A Selected Hotel in Sri Lanka, 5th CIPM International Research Symposium on HRM 2021. |
Ranasinghe, S.M.W.G and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2021). The Impact of Work Life Balance on Employee Job Performance with The Mediating Effect of Job Satisfaction: A Study of Female Executive Staff of a Private Bank in Sri Lanka, 5th CIPM International Research Symposium on HRM 2021. |
Wijesundara, D.A. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2021). Impact of Personality Traits on Employee Performance of Executive Staff in A Private Bank: A Study Based on Hambantota District, 5th CIPM International Research Symposium on HRM 2021. |
Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2021). Relationship between training effectiveness and employee retention intention with the mediating effect of job satisfaction: A study of Nurse Trainees of a private hospital in Sri Lanka, 5th CIPM International Research Symposium on HRM 2021. |
Arnold, S.M. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Factors affecting the retention of medical officers in the preventive health sector in Sri Lanka, 4th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2020. |
Collure, K.P.A. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Relationship between training effectiveness and employee retention intention with the mediating effect of job satisfaction: a study of nurse trainees of a private hospital in Sri Lanka, 4th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2020. |
Jayasinghe, H.A. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Effect of work-life balance on performance of employees in a private higher education institute, 4th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2020. |
Kavindi, H.G.T. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Impact of psychological contract on turnover intention with the mediating effect of affective commitment: a study of teachers in an international school in Sri Lanka, 4th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2020. |
Matharaarachchi, N. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Effect of non-financial rewards on the satisfaction of administrative officers in state universities, 4th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2020. |
Natasha, W.H. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Non-monetary benefits and performance of non-executive staff in a college of higher studies in Sri Lanka, 4th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2020. |
Perera, J.A.D.S.S. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Impact of psychological contract on knowledge management practices with the role of organizational culture as a moderator: a study of it professionals in Sri Lanka, 4th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2020. |
Perera, K.N.I. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Effect of dexterity on the performance of machine operators of a garment factory in Sri Lanka, 4th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2020. |
Ranasinghe, S.M.W.G. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Impact of work life balance on employee job performance with the mediating effect of job satisfaction: a study of female executive staff of a private bank in Sri Lanka, 4th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2020. |
Silva, M.N. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Impact of job satisfaction on employee turnover intention with the mediating effect of affective commitment: a study of engineers of a construction company in Sri Lanka, 4th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2020. |
Weerasinghe, L. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Impact of work life balance on employee performance: a study of commercial banks in Sri Lanka, 4th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2020. |
Seneviratne, H.A.B.B. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2024). Impact of training and development on employee performance, 8th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2024. |
Kulawardhana, D.G.R.K. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2024). Job stress and turnover intention of employees in a garment factory, 8th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2024. |
Gamage, Y.U. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2024). Effect of leadership on satisfaction of employees in a Jewelry manufacturing company, 8th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2024. |
Rathnayaka, U.T. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2024). Passenger’s Satisfaction with App-based Ride-hailing Service in Sri Lanka. [13th International Conference on Management and Economics – ICME 2024, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna] |
Jayawardhana, W.R.D. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2024). Job Stress and Performance of Air Traffic Controllers in Military. 3rd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME) 2024. The Open University of Sri Lanka. |
Shehani, S.A.C. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2024). Brand Equity and Purchase Intention: Special Reference to Gills Food Products in Sri Lanka. 3rd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME) 2024. The Open University of Sri Lanka. |
Kumar, G.T. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2024). Factors Influencing Intention to Purchase Residential Solar Panel Systems in Sri Lanka. 8th International Research Symposium - 2024. The University of Vocational Technology. |
Kumaradasa, R.C. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2024). Purchase Intention of Cloud Products: A Study of Small and Medium Enterprise Customers in Leading Telecommunication Provider in Sri Lanka. 8th International Research Symposium - 2024. The University of Vocational Technology. |
Hettiarachchi, S. H. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2024). Customer Churn of Fibre Retail Customers in Leading Telecommunication Service Provider in Sri Lanka. 8th International Research Symposium - 2024. The University of Vocational Technology. |
Dharmapala1, D.K.R. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2025). Impact of Training and Development on Performance of Sewing Machine Operators in Sri Lanka, 9th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2025. |
Welagedara, V. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2025). Influence of Extrinsic Motivation on Apparel Sector Employee Performance in Sri Lanka, 9th CIPM International Research Symposium - 2025. |
Noel Perera, N. & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2019). Dexterity Tests Scores & Employee Performance of Sewing Machine Operators, Open University Research Session- OURS 2019. |
Bandara, S.N. & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2019). Factors influencing consumer purchase intention of cloud computing service: a study of a digital service providing Company in Sri Lanka, Open University Research Session- OURS 2019. |
Pemmawadu, I.W. & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2019). Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal Process and Staff Performance of a Commercial Bank in Sri Lanka, Open University Research Session- OURS 2019. |
Matharaarachchi, N. & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2019). Non-Financial Rewards & Job Satisfaction of Administrative Officers of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Open University Research Session- OURS 2019. |
News Paper Article
UCM – Providing Quality Education & Training in Varied Technical & Vocational Fields, The Wisdom Upgrade- Sunday Times, September 02, 2018. |
National Research
Attracting Sri Lankan youth to technical and vocational education: The way forward – member of the research project team (Published by Standing Committee on Applied Research and Knowledge Centre – CIPM). |
Journal Publications
Jayamanne, M.D.E.S. & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2024). Effect of Work Life Balance and Job Stress on Turnover Intention with the Mediating Effect of Job Satisfaction: A Study of Commissioned Officers in Sri Lanka Military Forces, [Journal of HRM Perspectives – 2024- June, CIPM] |
Shyamadanthi, D. & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2023). Impact of Work Life Balance on Job Satisfaction with Mediating Relationships of Employee Engagement and Organizational Commitment, [Journal of HRM Perspectives – 2023- December, CIPM] |
Gamage, P.N., Herath, H.M.A.D.K., Kaluarachchige, I.P., Hewapathirana, R.A. (2023). Aligning labour market demands with a skilled workforce: Strategies for engaging Sri Lanka youth in TVEC courses, [Journal of HRM Perspectives – 2023- June, CIPM] |
Collure, K.P.A. & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2021). Relationship between Training Effectiveness and Employee Retention Intention with the Mediating Effect of Job Satisfaction: Study of Nurse Trainees of a Private Hospital in Sri Lanka, [Journal of HRM Perspectives – 2021- June, CIPM] |
Arnold, S.M. & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2020). Retention of Medical Officers in Preventive Health Sector in Sri Lanka, [Journal of HRM Perspectives – 2020- June, CIPM] |
Nalin A., Dammika M.K., Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2016). The Style of Leadership and Its Impact on Employee Engagement of Rubber Regional Plantation Companies of Sri Lanka, Management Issues Volume 1- Issues (1), March 2016, Department of Management Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka (ISSN 2513-2377) |
Arachchi, D.E. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2019). Ayurveda Medical Tourism in Sri Lanka: Service Quality & Tourists’ Satisfaction, Journal of Tourism Economics and Applied Research, Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 2019 ISSN 2602-8662. |
Sanjeewa, K.M.S. & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2018). The Influence of Job Rotation On Employee Performance with Mediating Effects of Job Satisfaction and Skill Variation: A Study of Non-Executive Employees of a Bank in Sri Lanka, [Journal of HRM Perspectives – 2018- December, IPM] |
Tennakoon, T.M.T.B. & Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2018). Relationship between Performance Appraisal System and Intention to leave with mediating effect of Promotion and Training & Development: A Case Study of Sri Lanka Navy, [Journal of HRM Perspectives – 2018- June, IPM] |
Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2017). Dexterity & Performance of Sewing Machine Operators: In Case of a Garment Factory Situated in Katunayake Industrial Processing Zone, Sri Lanka, [Journal of HRM Perspectives – 2017- December, IPM] |
Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2014). The Influence of Multiple Intelligence on Work Performance: A Study of University Administrative Staff in Sri Lanka [NSBM Journal of Business & Management- 2014, Volume 1, No 1] |
Kaluarachchige, I.P., Yajid, M.S.A., Khatibi, A., Azam, S.M.F. (2021). Review of literature on competences and orientation of entrepreneurs. International Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical Research, 11 (1), 12–25. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.26808/rs.st.i11v1.02 |
Kaluarachchige, I.P., Yajid, M.S.A., Khatibi, A., Azam, S.M.F. (2021). Competences and orientation of entrepreneurs on dynamic capabilities towards organizational performance by considering external environment: Development of a conceptual model. Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 21 (1), 25–38. |
Kaluarachchige, I.P., Yajid, M.S.A., Khatibi, A., Azam, S.M.F. (2021). Entrepreneurship in community-based tourism in Sri Lanka. Turyzm/Tourism, 31 (2), 87–101. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18778/0867-5856.31.2.05 |
Kaluarachchige, I.P., Yajid, M.S.A., Khatibi, A., Azam, S.M.F. (2023). Entrepreneurial Competencies on Dynamic Capabilities towards Entrepreneur Performance in Sri Lanka’s Community Based Tourism. International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems, 16 (1), 105–113. |
Books
Wimalanga, C.C. and Kaluarachchige, I.P. (2019). Workplace Happiness and Organizational Citizenship Behaviour. LAMBERT Academic Publishing. [ISBN 978-613-9-88960-0] |
Prof. Prasadini Gamage, Dr. Dilrukshi Herath, Indika Kaluarachchige, Athula Hewapathirana (2022). Attracting Sri Lankan youth to technical and vocational education: The way forward [ISBN 978-624-6243-00-5] |
Book Chapters
W.A.I. Madhusankha, K.A.I.M. Amarasekara, K.P.I.S. Jayasekara, I.P. Kaluarachchige, (2020). Retention of Employees in Events Industry with the Impact of Covid 19 Pandemic. Crisis Management and Rebuilding of Sri Lanka Tourism. Tourism study programmes , Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo. (ISBN: 978-955-703-081-4). |
AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS
Award for the Best paper - 5th CIPM International Research Symposium 2021 |
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Chartered HR Professional (Chartered Member) - Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) |
Chartered Professional Manager (Member) - Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka |
Certified Professional Marketer (Asia) - Asia Marketing Federation (AMF) |
Certified Event Planner/ Manager/ Educator - Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management (APIEM) |
Practicing Marketer (SL) (SLIM) |
Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) |
Member of Institute of Management of Sri Lanka (IMSL) |
Member of Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) |
Member of Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM) |
Member of Association of HR Professionals (HRP) |
Member of Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management (APIEM) |
Secretary - Standing Committee on National HR Data Hub with Research and Development Capabilities, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2024 |
Member of the Standing Committee on CIPM Applied Research and Knowledge Centre, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2020 |
Member of the Standing Committee on the Applied Research Centre Development, Great HR Symposium and HR Publications Committee, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2019 |
Member of the Standing Committee on Strategic Planning and Professional Academic Affairs, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2019 |
Member of the Standing Committee on Research & Publications, Library Development & Editorial, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2018 |
Member of the Standing Committee on Research & Publication, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2017 |
Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Publications, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Sri Lanka (CIPM), 2016 |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
Human Capital Management |
Organizational Behaviour |
Marketing |
Management Practices |