Mr. W.A. Senathissa is a Seneior Lecturer in Economics attached to the Department of Economics and Statistics of Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Senathissa has chosen education as a career because, he believe that education is perhaps the most important function performed in our culture, or for that matter, any culture. He also believe that teachers individually and collectively can not only change the world, but improve it, and in the process, find personal and professional renewal. He want to be part of this noble profession, and someday to be counted among those in whom future preserves teachers found inspiration. His ultimate objective is to make a graduate who are able to compete with the any circumstances in terms of knowledge, skills and mindsetup with real heart and humanity.

Member of the IT committee, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE) URL:_(http://www.slfue.org/index.php/about/committee-members)

Member of SUTA (Vice-Chairmen) 2017, Sabaragamuwa University Teachers' Association

Member of Housing Committee, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

I am interested in the field of following research areas

• Foriegn trade and Exchage rate fluctuation
• Comparative Economics Systems 
• Macroeconomic Policies

International Conferences/Symposium

Senathissa, W.A., (2017), The effectiveness of monetary policy on achieving economic growth and price stability in Sri Lanka, 4^th International Conference on Rural, Development and Entrepreneurship (ICORE 2017) School of Economics, Finance & Banking, University of Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah, Paper ID: I17-80

Senathissa W.A. (2016), The Impact of Increase in Demand for Vehicles and Crude Oil on Exchange Rate in Sri Lanka, Bangkok Annual Business and Social Science Research Conference 2016, Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. ISBN 978-0-9942714-9-5Senathissa WA (2012), Major determinants of paddy production and effectiveness of fertilizer subsidies in Sri Lanka: A study in Kurunegala district, international Symposium on Agriculture and environment, University of Ruhuna., ISBN 978-955-1507-25-1

Senathissa WA (2011), Fertilizer Subsidy, paddy production and the price of rice in Sri Lanka, International Conference on “Modern Trends in Inovative Management-2011”, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale.

Rathnayake RATS, Senathissa WA Kumara KDR Abewickrama R (2010), Evaluating the effectiveness of computer awareness and ESL(English as second language) based course units finding employment and in facilitating the workflow of an organization,, Third International symposium, Social Science and Humanities, SSH-IV-56, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (Abstract)

• Local publications (Abstract)

  Bandara, T.A.G.P., and Senathissa, W.A., (2014), Identify the behavior and factors affect on losses of Ceylon Electricity Board, 1^st Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Sewwandhi., and Senathissa, W.A., (2014), Factors affect on demand for private Medicare for non-communicable diseases, 1^st Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Abevickrama, K.M.N.S., and Senathissa, W.A., (2014), Factors affect unemployabilty of the estate sector in Sri Lanka: with special reference to “Chetnol” and “Kabaragala” estate, 1^st Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Jayasundara, L.R.M.G., and Senathissa, W.A., (2014), The determinants of expenditure patterns among the elderly population in Sri Lanka, 1^st Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Dayarathne, Y.R.T.N., and Senathissa, W.A., (2014), The impact of financing budget deficit through expansionary sources, on the interest rate in Sri Lanka, 1^st Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Mahendralal, K.W.T., and Senathissa, W.A., (2014), The factors affect on money demand in Sri Lanka, 1^st Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Kodithuwakku. A.A., and Senathissa, W.A., (2014), Factors affect on the problems of Balance of Payments in Sri Lanka, 1^st Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Premalal, A.K.S., Senathissa, W.A., and Wanniarachchi, W.K.S. (2017), An empirical analysis on identifying the factors affect the personal loans, 3^rd Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Kumari, A.G.D., Senathissa W.A., and Sembapperuma, D.G.M.  (2017), Customer perception on internet banking, 3^rd Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Lakmali, S.L.M., Senathissa, W.A., and Rajapaksha, R.D.A.S. (2017), Impacts of customer satisfaction and trust on customer loyalty in banking sector, 3^rd Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Nilakshi, M.M.A., Senathissa, W.A., and Shaheer, T. (2017) Factors affect on employee’s sewing efficiency, 3^rd Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Sandamali, L.A.N.C., and Senathissa, W.A. (2017), The factors affecting the backwash effect in agricultural sector, 3^rd Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Tharaka, K.A.S., Senathissa W.A., and Senavirathne, S. (2017) Impact of occupational health and safety on job performance in operational level employees, 3^rd Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Wijesiri, H.P.H.M., Senathissa W.A., and Dharmasiri, A.G. (2017) Factors affecting on higher bad debt, 3^rd Annual Student Research Session, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Fonseks, O.N.S., and Senathissa, W.A. (2018), The effect of personality traits on job performance of government employees in Sri Lanka (With special reference to Ministry of home affairs), 4^th Annual Student Research Session-FSSL, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Ishani, B.P.U. and Senathissa W.A. (2018), The empirical analysis on identifying the effective fuel distribution route in Sri Lanka (With special reference to CEYPETCO), 4^th Annual Student Reasech Session-FSSL, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Nilanjani, S.M.M., and Senathissa W.A. (2018), Determinant of non-moving spare part stock (With special reference to Ford company in Sri Lanka), 4^th Annual Student Research Session-FSSL, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Sathsarani, A.H.W. and Senathissa W.A. (2018), Factors affecting the demand for saving deposits, (with Special reference to Hatton National Bank, Biyagama Branch), 4^th Annual Student Research Session-FSSL, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Yashoda, M.M.T., and Senathissa W.A. (2018), Determinants of rate of assets (with special reference to Peoples’ Bank), 4^th Annual Student Research Session-FSSL, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Anushika, N.N., and Senathissa W.A. (2019), The expansion of monetary services on changing banking habits of individuals, 5^th Annual Student Research Session-FSSL, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Athukorala, S.D., and Senathissa W.A. (2019), The effectiveness of macroeconomic policies on changing the individual preferences, 5^th Annual Student Research Session-FSSL, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Isma M.I.F, and Senathissa W.A. (2019), Impact of imitation on changing consumer behavior with special reference to Galle district, 5^th Annual Student Research Session-FSSL, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Tharangani, R.M.W., Senathissa W.A., and Nilmini, N.P. (2019), The exception of the Liquidity Preference in Sri Lankan experience, 5^th Annual Student Research Session-FSSL, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Yogani, N.C., Senathissa W.A., and Mohammadu, M.S.M. (2019) The factors affect on absenteeism in Textile industry in Sri Lanka (with special reference to Jay Jay Children ware Lanka Pvt. Ltd.), 5^th Annual Student Research Session-FSSL, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Madushani, G.H.D.I., Senathissa W.A., and Mendis, B.D.N. (2019), Resistance to implement cleaner production solution on environmental protection by Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (with special reference to Metal Industry in Sri Lanka, 5^th Annual Student Research Session-FSSL, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Harshani M. A. G. D.,  &  Senathissa, W. A. (2020).  The Nexus between Monetary Aggregates and Economic Growth in Sri Lanka, 6th SSLSAS 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Madhushani H. I., &  Senathissa, W. A. (2020).  Customers’ Satisfaction Towards Banking Services: An Empirical Analysis in The Perspective of Transaction Cost, 6th SSLSAS 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Madhushani M. A. S., &  Senathissa, W. A. (2020).  An Inquiry into The Causes of Mental Stress of Employees in Sri Lanka, 6th SSLSAS 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Madhushani P. M. S., &  Senathissa, W. A. (2020).  The Intertemporal Choice of Consumption among The Rural Community in Sri Lanka (with Special Reference to The Divisional Secretariat of Balatmta), 6th SSLSAS 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Muhancliram M. M. I., &  Senathissa, W. A. (2020).  Individual's Intention on Change in The Family Transport Mode in Sri Lanka (with Special Reference to Galle District), 6th SSLSAS 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Nawarathne M. G. N. R., &  Senathissa, W. A. (2020).  An Investigation of The Factors Affecting Isolation of Old-Age Population in Sri Lanka (with Special Reference to Badulla District), 6th SSLSAS 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Nissanka, N. A. A. C. S., &  Senathissa, W. A. (2020).  The Major Determinants of Private Investment in Sri Lanka, 6th SSLSAS 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Thilakarathna T. M. D.,  &  Senathissa, W. A. (2020).  Investigating the Factors Influencing on The Usage of Electronic Banking In Sri Lanka, 6th SSLSAS 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Upathissa P. A. A. H.,  &  Senathissa, W. A. (2020).  A Study of Job Selection Preferences among Undergraduates in State Universities of Sri Lanka, 6th SSLSAS 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

  Yaparatne Y. M. N. D. K.,  &  Senathissa, W. A. (2020).  An Empirical Analysis to Identify The Major Factors Affecting The Household Indebtedness in Sri Lanka (with Special Reference to Kandy District), 6th SSLSAS 2020, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

   

• Dissertation

         (Under-graduate)

Dissertation on “Effectiveness of “Mahinda Chinthana fertilizer subsidy program” to change the price of rice in Sri Lanka with special reference to Panduwasnuwara Divisional secretariat area in Kurunegala District”, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Belihuloya, Sri Lanka   

  (Post-graduate)

Impact of the expansion of transport sector on change in the exchange rate in Sri Lanka (2016), , Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Coordinator in Economics (2020-2021)

• makin a bridge with colloboration among the staff, students and non academic staff to functioning the entitled degree programmes smoothly

Conference secretariat (2017)

• Planning, Organizing and reviewing research session and papers of 3^rd annual Student Research Session in 2017, SUSL

Member of the editorial board (2017)

• Reviewed and edited the research papers pertain to 6^th International Conference organized by Centre for Research and Knowledge Dissemination, SUSL.

Member of the editorial board (2017)

• Reviewed and edited research papers pertain to 3^rd Annual Student Research Session of FSSL, SUSL

Panel Member (2017)

• Panel Member in Economics Session-2, 3^rd, 6^th  Annual Student Research Session of FSSL, SUSL.

Rapporteur (2018) at the Technical Session

• Conducting a session of the 7^th International conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists.

Academic Supervisor (from 2017 up to date)

• Providing the guidance and supervision for internship student, FSSL, SUSL.

Mentor (2014/2020)/ Student Counsellor (2015-2017)/Academic Sub Warden (2018)

• Counselling services for the undergraduates and engaged in anti-ragging activities

Action coordinator

• For establishing Digital Teaching, Learning and Assessment Centre and Multi Skill Development Centre with Video Conferencing Unit in the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages (FSSL), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL). Funded by AHEAD project (2019/2022)

Action coordinator and Organizer

• For arranging workshop for curriculum revision  of the FSSL, SUSL Funded by AHEAD project (2019/2020)

Activity Coordinator

• Successfully completed the Knowledge Dissemination Forum with Public Administrative Officers in the Rathnapura District