L. P. Himali is a Senior Lecturer in Statistics in the Department of Economics and Statistics at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Statistics from Sabaragamuwa University, which she completed in 2008 with second-class honors. In 2014, she earned a Master of Science in Applied Statistics from the University of Colombo, further strengthening her interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research.

Since joining the Department of Economics and Statistics at Sabaragamuwa University in 2009, Ms. Himali has been actively involved in undergraduate education within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. Her research interests encompass machine learning techniques, statistical methodologies for analyzing binary outcomes, and quantitative analyses of unemployment trends, causes, and consequences. She also specializes in time-to-event data analysis with applications in healthcare, labor economics, and risk assessment, employing advanced statistical and computational techniques.

Ms. Himali has published her research in numerous local and international journals and has presented her work at prestigious conferences and symposia worldwide. In addition to her academic contributions, she serves on the editorial boards and review panels of several journals and international conferences, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing statistical research and practice.

• Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL)

• Member of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists

• Investigating time-to-event data with applications in healthcare, labor economics, and risk assessment, utilizing advanced statistical and computational techniques.

• Exploring the interplay between occupational demands and family responsibilities, with a focus on its impact on employee well-being, job performance, and organizational outcomes.

• Developing and applying machine learning algorithms to enhance predictive modeling, classification, and decision-making processes across various domains, including labor markets and social sciences.

• Employing statistical methodologies for analyzing binary outcomes, with applications in employment studies, healthcare decision-making, and behavioral research.

• Examining the causes, trends, and consequences of unemployment using quantitative methods, with a focus on policy implications, labor market dynamics, and workforce development.

• The Socioeconomic Determinants of Crimes Committed by Women.
• Factors that Influence Breast Cancer (With Special Reference to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle District).
• Determinants of Viewers’ Choice on Private News Channels.
• Determinants of Life Satisfaction of Working Women: A Study in Balangoda Divitional Secretariat Division, Critical Solutions for Contemporary Issues.
• The Determinants of the Educational Levels of Young Shanty People (with special references to Kelaniya Divisional Secretariat).
• Reasons for Drug Addiction.
• Identifying the Influential Factors for Female Child Abuses in Sri Lanka.
• Identification of Influencing Factors of Consumer Choice of Purchasing a Full Insurance Policy.
• Determinants of Youths’ Attitude about Family Planning in Rural Areas (Special Reference from Poruwagama Grama Niladhari Division).
• Factors Affecting the Economic Empowerment of Disabled Persons: A Case Study of Alaiydivembu Divisional Secretariat, Akkaraipattu.
• Prediction of Customer Retention in the Telecommunications Industry in Sri Lanka.
• Identifying the Determinants of Intention to Woman Migration.
• Investigate the Determinants That Affect the Online Impulse Purchases.
• Determinants of Road Traffic Accidents. 

• Workshop on “Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation" at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
• Workshop on “Learning Management System" at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2014).
• Workshop on "Digital Based Teaching, Learning and Assessments" at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2020).
• Workshop on "Paper Setting, Moderation and Marking'' at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2019).
• Workshop on "Promoting Gender Responsive Environment within the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka" at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2018).  
• Workshop on "Improving English Language Skills of Academic Staff" at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
• Workshop on "Innovative Pedagogical Practices in the Twenty - First century, English in Practice, by Center for Research and Knowledge Dissemination  at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2011).
• Live Training Webinar on "Introduction to Research for Beginners"conducted by Research Graduate (2021).
• Visiting Lecturer for Acadamic Year 2011, BA General (External) Degree Programmes of the External Degree Programmes & extension Unit (EDPESU) of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
• Visiting Lecturer (ESTC 21- Acadamic Year 2012), BA General (External) Degree Programmes of the External Degree Programmes & extension Unit (EDPESU) of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
• Visiting Lecturer in Fundamentals of Statistics in the Department of Food Sciences and Technology, Department of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources Management, and Department of Physical Sciences in the Faculty of Applied Sciences of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka for Academic Year 2013/2014 - Semester II.

Himali, L.P. (2025), Integrating survival Analysis and Machine Learning Techniques for Modeling and Predicting Unemployment Duration, International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science, Volume 10, Issue 2, pp. 246-255.

Himali, L.P. (2024), Investigation of the Unemployment Based on Poor Mental Conditions, International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, Volume 7, Issue 6, pp. 4166-4172.

Himali, L.P. and J D Abeysekara (2023), Enhancing Customer retention with data-Driven Strategies: Machine learning Insights from sri Lanka's Telecom Industry,  Vavuniya Journal of Business management, Faculty of Business studies, University of Vavuniya, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 31-49.

Himali, L.P. and Zhiming Xia (2022), Performance of the Survival models in Socioeconomic Phenomena,  Vavuniya Journal of Science, Faculty of Applied Science, University of Vavuniya, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, Volume 1, Issue 2, pp. 9-19.

Himali, L.P. (2021), Gender Differences in the Effects of Unemployment on Mental Wellbeing, International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science, Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 269-274.

Himali, L.P. (2020), Determinants of Personal Loan Default and Performance of the Proportional Hazards Model with that of a Random Survival Forests Models, International Journal of Applied Science and Research-IJASR (ISSN: 2581-7876), Volume 3, Issue 4, pp. 84-93.

Himali, L.P. (2020), Determinants of Unemployment and Unemployment Duration, International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science, Volume 5, Issue 4, pp. 113-119.

Himali, L.P. (2019), Determinants of the Usage of Modern Postpartum Family Planning Methods, International Journal of Applied Science and Research (IJASR). ISSN: 2581-7876.

Himali, L.P. (2018), Determinants of Antepartum Mental Complication, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (ISSN: 2456-2165), Vol. 3, Issue (9), pp. 279-284.

Himali, L.P. (2017), Determinants of Work-Family Conflict of Dual Career Couples, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (ISSN: 2250-3153), Vol. 7, Issue (9), pp. 255-260.

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

Himali, L.P., and Balasuriya, B.S.K. (2012). The Socioeconomic   Determinants of Crimes Committed by Women, Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura: Nugegoda.

Himali, L.P., and Kumarapperuma, S.S. (2013), Factors that Influence Brest Cancer (With Special Reference to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle District), Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHS 2013), University of Sri Jayewardenepura: Nugegoda.

Himali, L.P., and Thathsarani, U.S. (2013), Study of Public Awareness about Current Information, Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHS 2013), University of Sri Jayewardenepura: Nugegoda.

Himali, L.P. (2014), Identifying the Influential Factors in Passing the Advanced Level General English Subject, Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHS 2014), University of Sri Jayewardenepura: Nugegoda.

Himali, L.P., and Kuruwitage, R.J. (2014), Determinants of Viewers’ Choice on Private News Channels, Proceedings of the International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM-2014), University of Jaffna: Jaffna.

Himali, L.P., and Wijesekara, N.M. (2016), Determinants of Life Satisfaction of Working Women: A study in Balangoda Divitional Secretariat Division, Critical Solutions for Contemporary Issues, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna: Jaffna.

Himali, L.P., and Jayalath, D.U.S.A. (2016), The Determinants of the Educational Levels of Young Shanty People (with special references to Kelaniya Divisional Secretariat), Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences 2016 (IRCHSS-2016), University of Sri Jayewardenepura: Nugegoda.

Himali, L.P. (2010). Determinants of Consumer Choice on Private Banking: A Case Study from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the Annual Research Conference (ARC-2010). University of Jaffna: Jaffna.

Himali, L.P., and Pryadarshani, R.D.R. (2012). Reasons for Drug Addiction, Proceedings of the 5^th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka: Colombo.

Himali, L.P., and Wijesena, C.M. (2012). Identifying the Influential Factors for Female Child Abuses in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of theThirteenth National Convention on Women’s Studies, Centre for Women’s Research (CENWOR): Colombo.

Himali, L.P., and Priyanganie, R.A.C. (2012), Identification of Influencing Factors of Consumer Choice of Purchasing a Full Insurance Policy, Proceedings of the Research Symposium 2012, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka: Badulla.

Himali L.P. (2013), Identifying the Influential Factors for Willingness to Pay for Water, Sri Lanka Water Convention 2013, The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWS&DB): Ratmalana.

Himali L.P. and Gunawardana, S. (2013), Determinants of Youths’ Attitude about Family Planning in Rural Areas (Special Reference from Poruwagama Grama Niladhari Division), 15th Annual Scientific Sessions-2013, Population Association of Sri Lanka (PASL): Colombo.

Himali L.P. and Wickremasinghe, W.N. (2013), Determinants of crime: A case study for Kalutara prison, Annual Research Symposium 2013, University of Colombo: Colombo 03.

Himali, L.P. (2014), Determinants of Life Satisfaction of Married Women, Fourteenth National Convention on Women’s Studies, Centre for Women’s Research (CENWOR): Colombo.

Himali, L.P. (2014), Identifying the Influential Factors in Passing the Advanced Level General English Subject, International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHS 2014), University of Sri Jayewardenepura: Nugegoda.

Himali, L.P., and Kuruwitage, R.J. (2014), Determinants of Viewers’ Choice on Private News Channels, International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM-2014), University of Jaffna: Jaffna.

Himali, L.P. & Shakila, S. (2010). DesheyaThakshanaya, Indigenous and Sri Lankan Hereditary, Centre for Indigenous Community Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka: Belihuloya.

Himali, L.P. (2012), Cultural Aspects of the Sri Lanka’s Indigenous First People, Indigenous People, and Primitive Communities in Sri Lanka, Godage: Colombo.

Himali, L.P. (2012), Minipura Wanasiri, Rathnapuraye Yatagiyawa, Godage: Colombo.

Himali, L.P., and Wijesinghe, M.D.J.W. (2014). The role of Agriculuture on Economics Growth in Nigeria and Sri Lanka, Comparative Studies on Sri Lanka and Nigeria Economy, Policy and Society, Rathnapura; Shithara Printers.

හිමාලි‚ එල්. පී.‚ (2014),යගු කෞරාණ මණ්ඨක, රාවණා:ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ ශ්‍රේෂ්ඨ රජු, රත්නපුර:සිතාරා මුද්‍රණාලය.

Himali, L.P., and Prarthana, T. (2015), Factors Affecting the Economic Empowerment of Disabled Persons: A Case Study of Alaiydivembu Divisional Secretariat, Akkaraipattu, Human Capital and Globalization: Development Challenges in Sri Lanka, Tharanjee Prints: Maharagama.

Chairperson - Scientific Committee - 14^th Annual Research Session (ARS 2024), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Rapporteur - Graduate Colloquium Session I, 14^th Annual Research Session (ARS 2024), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Rapporteur - Tourism., Trade, Insvestment and Global Economic Integration, 7th International Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLERC-2018), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Panel Member in Statistics (Session - 02) in 3rd Annual Student Research Session - 2017.

Panel Member in Statistics (Session - 01 and 03) in 4th Annual Student Research Session - 2018.

Reviewer: Sri Lanka Journal of Economics, Statistics, & Information Management (SLJESIM); A Journal published by the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Reviewer: International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages (ICSSL 2024) and (ICSSL 2023).

Reviewer: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review (JSSHR), Vol. 09;  A Journal published by Faculty of Humanitees and Social Sciences, 
University of  Ruhuna.

Reviewer: Colombo Geographer,  A Journal published by the Department of Geography, faculty of arts, University of Colombo. Sri Lanka.

Reviewer: HELIYON, A Journal published by Elsevier.

• Member of the Programme Committee of Staff Development Centre, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanaka.
• Faculty Coordinator, 14th Annual Research Session (ARS 2024), Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
• Research Coordinator, Socioeconomic Survey conducted under activity C, IRQUE project; Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
• Resource Person (ESTC 221, ESTC 321, ESTC 001), Develop the Curriculum of Bachelor of Arts of External Degree Programme- Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2015).
• Student Counselor, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages  in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2024/2025).
• Student Counselor (Academic Year - 2014/2015), Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages  in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2016).
• Student Counselor (Academic Year - 2013/2014), Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages  in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2015).
• Student Counselor (Academic Year - 2009/2010), Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages  in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2010).
• Subject Coordinator (Statistics)—External Degree Program in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages.
• Activity Coordinator - ELTA - ELSE Department Development Project under AHEAD Project, Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages  in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2022).
• Research Coordinator, Socio Economic survey, under Activity C, IRQUE Project, Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages  in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2009).