U.ShanikaThathsarani is a Senior Lecturer in Statistics attached to the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Major area of teaching is Statistics and  specific areas are Survival Data Analysis, Non-Parametric Methods, Econometrics and Multivariate Data Analysis.

Teaching Experience

• Currently working as a Senior Lecturer Grade (II) in Statistics attached to the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (From 15^th September 2016). 

• Worked as a Lecturer (Confirmed) in Statistics attached to the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (From 15^th September 2011). 

• Worked as a Lecturer (Probationary) in Statistics attached to the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (From 15^th September 2011 to 15^th September 2016).

• Worked as a Visiting Lecturer in Statistical Inference (ESTC 31) in the BA (External) Degree Programme at the Centre for Open and Distance Learning, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (Academic Year 2015/2016).

• Worked as a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Natural Resource (ESNRM 22209/FST22209/PST22209), Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (Academic Year 2013/ 2014).

• Worked as a Visiting Lecturer in Financial Econometrics (FM 3262) in the Department of Accountancy & Finance, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (Academic Year 2010/ 2011).

• Worked as a Visiting Lecturer in Statistics for Sports & Physical Education I (SM &PE 21224) in the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (Academic Year 2010/ 2011).

• Worked as a Lecturer (Temporary) in Statistics attached to the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (From 22^nd June 2010 to 21^st June 2011). I taught Introduction to Statistics, Demographic Techniques, Distribution Theory, and Multivariate Data Analysis during this period.

• Contributed as a Resource Person to develop the curriculum for the BA (External) Degree programme –Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages

• Worked as a Field of Data Collector within the poverty Assessment and Knowledge Management (PAM) Programme at Center for Poverty Analysis (CEPA).

• Member, Applied Statistics Association of Sri Lanka (currently known as Institute of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka)

            Member of Academic Training Committee (ATC)

• Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE), Member - Since 2019
• Member of International Student Education Management Center, China

Modelling survival data, Demographic techniques and Multivariate indices

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS: JOURNALS, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND BOOK CHAPTERS 

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U.S.Thathsarani, W. Jianguo and M. Alariqi (2023), How Do Demand, Supply, and Institutional Factors Influence SME Financial Inclusion: A Developing Country Perspective, SAGE Open 13 (3). Available at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/21582440231187603

U.S. Thathsarani and W. Jianguo (2022), Do Digital Finance and the Technology Acceptance Model Strengthen Financial Inclusion and SME Performance?, Information 13 (8), 390. Available at https://www.mdpi.com/2078-2489/13/8/390#:~:text=The%20study's%20findings%20are%20presented,inclusion%20and%20performance%20in%20SMEs.

U.S.Thathsarani, W. Jianguo and M. Alariqi (2021), Constructing an Index for SMEs Financial Inclusion and Its Determinants, Proceedings of 6th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (6th ICMR 2021) Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

U.S.Thathsarani, W. Jianguo, and G.R.S.R.C. Samaraweera (2021), Financial Inclusion’s Role in Economic Growth and Human Capital in South Asia: An econometric approach, Sustainability 13.8 (2021): 4303. Available at https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/8/4303

U.S.Thathsarani and W. Jianguo, (2020). Analysing the Determinants of Innovation in Small Medium Enterprises: A Case of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 7^th International Conference on Innovation and Management, Wuhan University of Technology, China.

U.S. Thathsarani (2020), Causal Relationship between Macroeconomic Indicators and Stock Market: Evidence from Sri Lanka, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), 2020.September 10 (9) Edition [ISSN 2250-3153].

U.S. Thathsarani and Y.A.G.P.K Jayasekara (2019), Investigating the Dairy Production of SAARC Countries and Forecasting (1961-2016), 7^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL) 2019, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

P.K. Malinga, U.S. Thathsarani and S.A.S. Imaya (2019), A Study on the Effect of Socio-Economic Changes Through Resettlement (Special Reference to Willpattuwa), 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL) 2019, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

D.L.W.K.M.Jayawardhane and U.S.Thathsarani (2018), Effect of Rainfall on Business Performances, 7 th International Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, 20 th and 29th December 2018 (SLERC 2018) ,Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka.

U.S.Thathsarani and W. A. D. S. K. Wijesinghe & (2018), Role of Vocational Education and Training on Youth Employability. 7^th International Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, 20^th and 29^th December 2018 (SLERC 2018) ,Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka.

U.S.Thathsarani and L.H.P. Gunaratne (2017), Constructing and Index to Measure the Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change in Sri Lanka. Science Direct, Procedia Engineering 212, available at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877705818300493

U.S.Thathsarani and L.H.P. Gunaratne (2017), Constructing and Index to Measure the Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change in Sri Lanka. 7^th International Conference on Building Resilience; Using scientific knowledge to inform policy and practice in disaster risk reduction, ICBR2017, 27 – 29 November 2017, Bangkok,Thailand 2017,Colombo, Sri Lanka.

U.S.Thathsarani and N. M. Wijesekara, (2016). Measuring the Social Determinants of Subjective Well-Being of Working Women (With Special Reference to Balangoda Divisional Secretariat Division). 5^th ICSLFUE, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE), Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Available at http://repository.kln.ac.lk/jspui/bitstream/123456789/16296/2/266-269.pdf

T.Chathurika and U.S.Thathsarani (2016), Identifying the Association Between Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Weight with Varied Dietary Habits, Demographic and Other Factors. International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM-2016), University of Jaffna

U.S.Thathsarani (2016) Constructing an Index to Measure the Aggregate Capacity to Climate Change in Sri Lanka 6^th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

M.D.J.W Wijesinghe U.S Thathsarani and E.M.T.K Senavirathna (2014).A Survey Focus on Use of Internet Based E-resources Among Undergraduates: Special Reference to Sabaragamuwa University. First International Conference on Contemporary Management,University of Jaffna

R.Ariyarathna and U.S.Thathsarani (2014). Time Series Analysis of Monthly Imported Vehicles and Forecasting in Sri Lanka 2008 January- 2012 December . First International Conference on Contemporary Management,University of Jaffna

Y.A.G.P.K. Jayasekara and U.S.Thathsarani, (2012).Study the Relationship Between Education, Youth Unemployment, and Job Expectation in the Estate Sector: 1^st International Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists,University of Colombo.

S. Sumadi, and T Shanika (2012) Determinants of Patient’s Satisfaction on Government Ayurveda Outpatient Care in Rathnapura District of Sri Lanka, Memorial International Research Symposium 2012, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya.

L.P. Himali and U.S.Thathsarani, (2011). Involvement of Rural Tourism to the Rural Development, International Conference on Modern Trends in Innovative Management – MTIM 2011, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale.

U.S.Thathsarani (2010) Identifying Demographics and Socio-Economic Factors for Usage of Commodity Credits from the Nearest Retail Shop: Annual Research Conference (ARC 2010), University of Jaffna.

ARTICLES IN BOOKS

• U.S. Thathsarani and N.M. Wijesekara, (2017) Measuring the Social Determinants of Subjective Well-being of Working Women (With Special Reference to Balangoda Divisional Secretariat Division), ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN: 2249-7137) Vol.7, Issue-8, (August 2017)
• U.S. Thathsarani (2015) Punchi nuwara eliya: balangoda samanalawatta,Balangoda Yatagiyawa, Centre of Indigenous Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka
• U.S. Thathsarani and L.H.P. Gunaratne, (2015) Measuring the Cumulative Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change in Sri Lanaka, ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN: 2249-7137) Vol.5, Issue-10, (October, 20150
• U.S. Thathsarani, (2015) Rama Ravana kata puwatin avashesha wee athi siddi nama, grama nama, isthana nama ha nagara nama, Centre of Indigenous Studies. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka
• U.Shanika Thathsarani and W.A.D.K.Jayasinghe (2014) Study on the determinace affecting to the salary satisfaction of the employee in apparel industries. (special reference to garment industry in Avissawella area), ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN: 2249-7137) Vol.4, Issue-3, (March, 2014)
• U.S. Thathsarani and L.P., Himali, (2011). Identifying the Affected Factors in Passing the Advanced Level General English, Innovative Pedagogical Practices in the Twenty First Century: English in Practice, Centre for Research and Knowledge Dissemination (CKRD), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• U.S Thathsarani and L.P Himali, (2011). Why Do Students Select Degree in English Medium, Innovative Pedagogical Practices in the Twenty-First Century: English in Practice, Centre for Research and Knowledge Dissemination (CKRD), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• L.P. Himali and U.S.Thathsarani, (2011) Lokaye adivasi natun krama, indigenous research, Centre of Indigenous Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka.
• U.S.Thathsarani, (2011) ,Sabaragamuwa hadakarwana Peraharwal, Centre of Indigenous Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka.

​​​​​​​ABSTRACTS 

• P.L.P.R. Lakmal and U.S. Thathsarani, (2019), Factors and Issues Affecting the Milk Production in Small Dairy Farmers, Fifth Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• G.H.S. Nisansala and U.S.Thathsarani (2019), Identifying Factors Affecting Household Financial Security with Special Reference to Balangoda Divisions, Fifth Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• K.D. Chathurani, U.S.Thathsarani & S. Edirisinghe S (2018) A Comprehensive Susceptibility Comparison of Customers on Smartgen Accounts, Fourth Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• G.G.M. Kithsiri, U.S. Thathsarani & M.T.U.S.Gunasena (2018), Customer Satisfaction on Internet Banking and Cash Deposit Machine Banking, Fourth Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• M.U.S Malkekula, U.S Thathsarani and S.M. Disanayaka (2018), Ascertain the most Appropriate Sales Strategy by Soley analysing the Financial Profitability of the Existing Sales Strategies, Fourth Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• P.G.M. Indrachapa, U.S. Thathsarani and D.L.C. Sooriyarachchi (2018), Factors affecting the Tea Harvest in Low Country Wet Zone-Gale District, Fourth Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya
• P.K.Malinga and U.S.Thathsarani (2018), Constructing an Index to measure the Environment Destruction and studying the Effect of Changes, Fourth Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• C.P.Abeysekera, U.S.Thathsarani & C. Kurupumullage (2018), A Study of the Behaviour of Diamond Re-Export Market in Sri Lanka, Fourth Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• A.M.I.C. Abeysinghe, U.S.Thathsarani & D.M.Wijerathne (2017) A Study of Customer Satisfaction using SMS Banking, Third Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• G.T. Imanthi, U.S.Thathsarani and R.W.N.Pradeep (2017), A Study of Factors Affecting Employees’ Job Satisfaction, Third Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• D.L.W.K.M.Jayawardhane and U.S.Thathsarani (2017), Effect of Rainfall on Business Performances, Third Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• P.A.T.I.Madushani, U.S. Thathsarani & H.M.W.Wijekoon (2017) Impact of Cash Deposit Machine on Customer Satisfaction, Third Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• D.M.I.M.P. Kumara, U.S. Thathsarani and P.k.S.Thisera (2017), Impact of Internet Facility on Efficiency, Third Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• C.N.Rathnayake, U.S.Thathsarani & E.Bandara (2017), Factors Affecting Transaction amount by Using Credit Card, Third Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• W.A.D.S.K.Wijesinghe, U.S.Thathsarani & D.N.I.D De Silva (2017), Influence of Vocational Education and Training on Youth Unemployment Duration, Third Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya
• K.T. Chathurika and U.S.Thathsarani (2014) The Relationship of Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Overweight to Lifestyle Factors and Dietary Habits, First Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• T.P.S.W.Amarathunga, & U.S.Thathsarani (2014) The Factors for Low Birth Weight: With Special Reference to Hospitals in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya District, First Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• C.R.Rangika, & U.S.Thathsarani (2014) Determinants of Willingness to Pay for Recreational Places: With Special Reference to Nuwara Eliya and Badulla Districts, First Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• M.A.G.K.Madhushani & U.S.Thathsarani (2014) Visitors' Perception Towards Improvement of Eco-tourism Facilities and Evaluation with Special Reference to "DIYAPAHASA" Natural Park, First Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• M.P.D.C.R.Kumara & U.S.Thathsarani (2014) A Statistical Study of Peoples' Attitudes Regarding the National Development Programmes: With Special Reference to "Deyata Kirula," Kuliyapitiya, 2014 , First Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• J.A.L.N. Nadeeshan & U.S.Thathsarani (2014), A Study about the Factors which Determine Consumer Behaviour when Buying Durable Goods: Furniture and Electronic Items, First Annual Research Session on Social Sciences & Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya.
• U.S.Thathsarani (2014) Farmers’ Satisfaction with Dairy Cattle Farming as a Livelihood Source: Case studies in Balangoda and Kaltota Veterinary Divisions in the Rathnapura District, The International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
• U.S.Thathsarani, M.D.J.Wijesinghe, E.M.T.K.Senevirathna, (2014), Socio-Economic and Geographical Effectiveness of Regional Development Programs (Special reference to Balangoda, Sri Lanka) The International Conference of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
• W.A.D.K.Jayasinghe & U.S.Thathsarani (2013), Study on the Determinants Affecting Salary Satisfaction of the Employees in Apparel Industries, International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHS 2013), University of Sri Jayawardanapura.
• U.S.Thathsarani & L.P.Himali (2013), Study of Public Awareness about Current Information, International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHS 2013), University of Sri Jayawardanapura.
• U.S.Thathsarani (2010) Identifying Demographics and Socio-Economic Factors for Usage of Commodity Credits from the Nearest Retail Shop: Annual Research Conference (ARC 2010) , University of Jaffna.