Senior Lecturer
Management Studies
Email : isharak@mgt.sab.ac.lk
Academic
M.Sc. in Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2021)
Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2021)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Operations Management, University of Peradeniya (2016)
Professional
Certificate on Internal Auditing for ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems, Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) (2022)
Certificate on Personnel Certification in compliance with ISO/IEC 17024:2012, Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB) (2022)
Professional Training on English Medium Teaching, Teaching Knowledge Test TKT CLIL, Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT) (2021)
Assistant Secretary of Peradeniya Management Faculty Alumni Association (PMFAA)
Executive Committee Member of Japura Masters Alumni Association (JMAA)
Quality Management
Supply Chain Management
Lean Manufacturing
Journal Articles
Katuwandeniya, I.M. & Abeywardana, A.R.S., (2019, November). Web Users' Attitude toward Pop-up Advertisements in Western Province of Sri Lanka. Review of Behavioral Aspect in Organizations and Society Vol.1 No. 2 Pg. 150 - 157.
Conference Proceedings
Aryarathne, S.P., Katuwandeniya, I.M., & Bandara, A.M.A.S.M., (2018, December). Exploring the Challenges in Implementation of Lean Manufacturing in the Apparel Industry, Sri Lanka. Abstract Proceedings of Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) International Conference 2018, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Kumari, W.B., & Katuwandneiya, I.M., (2019 October). Sustainability Reporting Practices in Sri Lanka (Special reference to GRI-G4 following companies). Full Paper Proceedings of 4th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Udeshika, W.D.M.C., & Katuwandeniya, I.M., (2019 October). A Study on Factors Affecting Youth's Intention to Ayurvedic Medical Treatment in Embilipitiya. Abstract Proceedings of the 1st Management Undergraduates' Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Kalhari, B.V.V.S., & Katuwandeniya, I.M., (2020 November). Qualitative practices that support to implement lean manufacturing tools: a descriptive study of tea factories located in Rathnapura district. Abstract Proceedings of the 2nd Management Undergraduates Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Sandumini GN., & Katuwandeniya, I.M., (2020 November). A Descriptive Study on Soft & Hard TQM Practices of SMEs in Sri Lanka (With Special Reference to Balangoda Region). Abstract Proceedings of the 2nd Management Undergraduates Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Katuwandeniya, I.M., (2021). Impact of green intellectual capital and organizational learning on environmental performance, evidence from Sri Lankan Manufacturing organizations. Abstract Proceedings of the 11th Annual research Session of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
Theruwandi, R.D., & Katuwandeniya, I.M., (2022 November). Team Member Proximity towards Virtual Team Creativity; Web Development Teams in the Information Technology Industry, Sri Lanka. Extended Abstract Proceedings of the 4th Management Undergraduates’ Research Session.
Short Courses
Advanced Business Coaching Skills for Coaches, Professional Business Coaches Association 2024
"MAS Eco Go Beyond Project", Project management workshop for school students, In collaboration with MAS Capital 2020 -2023
Visitng Lectures
Business Planning, The Chiththa Advanced Psychological Studies Open Institute of Sri Lanka 2024
Guest Lectures
Experience Sharing Program for the Preparatory Program, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya 2023
"Eduhack" Academic Writing for Management Students, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya 2022
"Orientation training program for graduates", Organizational Behavior Module, University Grants Commision 2020
Best Teaching Practice Award - Induction Program of the Academic Staff - Staff Development Center SUSL 2020/2021
Editorial Board Member
Editor-in-Chief of the Udyama FMS Management Digest Magazine 2023/2024
Editorial Assistant of the 11th Annual Research Session (ARS) SUSL (2021)
Reviewer
Reviewer of the 4th Management Undergraduates’ Research session (MURS) 2022
Reviewer of the 6th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR) 2021
Reviewer of the 3rd Management Undergraduates’ Research session (MURS) 2021
Reviewer of the 2nd Management Undergraduates’ Research session (MURS) 2020
Clubs
Staff Advisor of Leo Club of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2023)
Faculty Quality Assurance Cell (FQAC)
Activity coordinator: ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (2020 - 2023)
Steering Committee member: Faculty of Management Studies Quality Assurance Cell (2019 – Present)
Conferences
Secretary of the 5th Management Undergraduate Research Session (MURS) (2023)
Conference Co-chair of the 7th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR) (2022)
Department coordinator of the 1st Management Undergraduate Research Session (MURS) (2019)
Working Committee member of the 7th International Conference of SUSL (ICSUSL) (2019)
Student Counsellor
Student Counsellor for the academic years 2017 to 2022
Faculty of Management Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages
Faculty of Geomatics
Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Computing
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Center for Open and Distance Learning (CODL) (EBBA and DBM Programs)