I am working as a Lecturer at the Department of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. A graduate from the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwawa University of Sri Lanka, and a post-graduate from the University of  Sri Jayawardenepura.I am currently a PhD student at Michigan State University,USA. The Robert Jayasekara Memorial Gold Medal for achieving the highest final grade point average at the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences and Management Special Degree Examination and also the Subasena Mahaliyanaarachchi Memorial Gold Medal for achieving the highest final grade point average at the Department of Agribusiness Management,  at the Convocation of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 20^th December 2016 are considered as milestones in my academic life.

1. International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET)

Journal Papers/Full papers

1. Elapata M.S., Samarasinghe D.S.R. (2020).A Case Study on the Role of Social Enterprises in the Empowerment of Women in the Agricultural sector and the Moderating Effect of Personal Constraints, 17^th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM),Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
2. Kiriveldeniya, K.A., Sivashankar, P., Elapata, M.S., Mahaliyanaarachchi, R.P. and Esham, M., 2020. Indexing Entrepreneurial Success 0f Floricultural Small Enterprises: Evidence from Sri Lanka. Agricultural Socio-Economics Journal, 20(3), pp.179-190.
3. Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P, Elapata M.S., Esham M, Madhuwanthi, B.C.H., (2019). Agritourism as a sustainable adaptation option for climate change in Sri Lanka”, Open Agriculture. 2019; 4: 737-742, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2019-0074(ESCI journal)
4. Elapata M.S, De Silva D.A.M (2018). Ecological and Energy Foot Print of Fish Processing in the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka(https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/conference_proceedings_or_journals/1z40m026m)
5. M.S.Elapata and D.A.M. De Silva (2018,July). Women’s position in blue economy. The International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference 2018, Seattle, Washington, USA(https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/conference_proceedings_or_journals/1z40m026m)

Book Chapters

Elapata M.S, De Silva D.A.M (2020).Natural vs manmade disasters: Impact of disasters on small holder agriculture systems in gem mining areas of Sri Lanka’ ‘Multi - Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risk Reduction’, Springer Publications

Publications at International Conferences(Abstracts presented)-Overseas

1. R.P Mahaliyanaarachchi,M.Esham,B.C.H.Madhuwanthi,M.S.Elapata(2018).Agritourism as a sustainable adaptation option for climate change in Sri Lanka”1^st World Congress of Agrotourism,Eurac Research, Bolzano/Bozen, South Tyrol (Italy) Find the link of the presentation: file:///C:/Users/ASUS/Downloads/wac_2018_day2_S14_S02_Elapata.pdf
2. M.S.Elapata and D.A.M. De Silva (2018). Ecological and Energy Foot Print of Fish Processing in the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka. The International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference 2018, Seattle, Washington, USA.
3. M.S.Elapata and D.A.M. De Silva (2018,July). Women’s position in blue economy. The International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET) Conference 2018, Seattle, Washington, USA
4. Elapata, M.S, Sivashankar,P.S,  Hettiarachchi I.C.and De Silva, D.A.M. (2017). Soft skills and hard constraints in post harvest chain: A case of small scale fish processing, 11^th Indian Acquaculture and Fisheries Forum, Kochin, India

Abstracts presented at International conferences-Sri Lanka

1. Elapata M.S, De Silva D.A.M (2020) ‘Natural vs manmade disasters: Impact of disasters on small holder agriculture systems in gem mining areas of Sri Lanka, In the Book of Abstracts, International Symposium on Multi Hazard Early Warning and Disaster Risk Reduction 14^th to 16^th December 2020.
2. Elapata M.S., Samarasinghe D.S.R. (2020).A Case Study on the Role of Social Enterprises in the Empowerment of Women in the Agricultural sector and the Moderating Effect of Personal Constraints, 17^th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM),Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
3. Elapata M.S., De Silva D.A.M (2019). The battle between Gem Mining and Small Holder Agriculture Systems :A Case Study of Selected G/N Division on Rathnapura District in Sri Lanaka,5^th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture 2019,Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka,2019.
4. Elapata M.S., Malkanthi, S.H.P ,Prasangi K.W.V,(2019).Application of ICT by the Women farmers’ in Imbulpe DS Division in Sri Lanka, RMIT Gender Accounting and Accountability Conference,RMIT, Australia.
5. Kiriveldeniya, K.A., Sivashankar, P., Elapata, M.S., Mahaliyanaarachchi, R.P. and Esham, M., (2019).  Entrepreneurial Success of small-scale Floriculture entrepreneurs: A tool for rural empowerment, Proceedings of the 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
6. Dharmathilake, N.R.D.S., Sivashankar, P., Elapata, M.S., Mahaliyanaarachchi, R.P.M., (2019).  Exploiting local market as a strategy for uplifting Sri Lankan Tea Industry:A case of consumer buying behavior in Kegalle, Proceedings of the 4^th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
7. Elapata M.S, De Silva D.A.M, Karunaratne A.S , Esham M and I. Abeysinghe(2019), Compliance on safety and quality standards: a case of pepper value chain, In Proceedings of International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment(ISAE,2019) ISSN:1800-4830, 28th February 2019,Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,Sri Lanka.
8. Prasangi K.W.V, Malkanthi S.H.P, Sivashankar. P, Hettiarachchi I.C, Elapata M. S (2018). Coconut Production and Marketing Issues of SmallScale Farmers in Mini Coconut Triangle. Book of Abstract, SLCARP, International Agricultural Research Symposium 2018,Sri Lanka Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture.
9. Galappaththi U.T.A, Malkanthi S.H.P, Sivashankar. P, Hettiarachchi I.C, Elapata M. S (2018). An Investigation of constraints and opportunities in Agriculture Inputs Marketing in Hambantota District. Book of Abstract, SLCARP, International Agricultural Research Symposium 2018, Sri Lanka Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture.
10. Elapata M.S, De Silva D.A.M (2018). Women’s position in blue economy. Abstract Submission, Book of Abstracts, Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics, Seattle, USA,2018,97.
11. Elapata M.S, De Silva D.A.M (2018). Ecological and Energy Foot Print of Fish Processing in the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka. Abstract Submission, Book of Abstracts, Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics, Seattle, USA,2018,96
12. Elapata M.S, Perera D.G.D, Gunaratna M.P.S.H, Dissanayake D.S.K, Dalukwetiya P.D.A.N, Abesinghe. N and Jayaweera T.S.P (2014). A Study on Growth Performance and Carcass Parameters in Broiler Chicken Fed with Maize and 3 | P a g e Soyabean meal based diet in Up country Dry Zone, Sri Lanka. Abstract submission, ISBN 978-955-644-034-8. In proceedings of the International Conference of Agricultural Sciences AgInsight 2014, 9^th -10^th, January 2014, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 44
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14. Elapata M.S, Sivashankar. P, Hettiarachchi I.C, De Silva D.A.M (2017). Soft Skills and Hard Constraints in Post-Harvest Chain:A Case of Small Scale Fish Processing. Abstract Submission, ISBN 978-81-933623-1-0.Book of Abstracts,11thIndian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum,Central Institute of Fisheries Technology,Kochi,India,2017,507
15. Basnayake B.M.R.L, Weddagala W.M.T.B, Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P, Sivasankar P, Elapata M.S.(2017).Awareness of Paddy Farmers on Climate Change and its impact on Crop Production: A Study in Kalthota Irrigation Scheme. Abstract Submission,ISSN:2235-9397.In proceedings of Twenty Second International Forestry and Environment Symposium , 2017,Vol.22,83
16. Pinnagoda S.U, Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P, Sivashankar. P, Hettiarachchi I.C ,Elapata M.S,Mudalige H.M.D.E.H (2017). Consumer Behavior towards Fast Food Consumption: A Case Study in Kiribathgoda Area .Abstract submission, ISBN 978-955-644-058-4.6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 3rd -5 th May,2017,7
17. Elapata M.S and Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P (2016).Evaluating the Occupational Health and Safety Performance: A Case Study in a Food and Vegetable processing factory in Sri Lanka, Abstract submission, ISBN 978-955-644-052- 2,Annual Research Session(ARS)of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,15^th  December 2016^.
18. Elapata M.S and Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P (2016).Factors Affecting the Occupational Health and Safety Performance in Compliance to OHSAS 18001:2007: A Study in Food Industry of Sri Lanka, Extended Abstract submission, ISBN 978-955-644-053-9.In proceedings of the 3^rd International Conference of Agricultural Sciences AgInsight 2016, 8^th -9 ^th December 2016, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 95-97
19. Elapata M.S, Hettiarachchi I.C, Sivashankar. P, Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P, Bandara B.E.S (2015).The Role of Field Level Extension officers at Divi Neguma Rural Development Program: A Study in Rathnapura District. Abstract submission, ISBN 978-955-589-201-8.In Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, IPURSE 2015, 5th -6 ^th November 2015 ,71

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21. Elapata M.S, De Silva D.A.M,  Karunarathne A.S , Esham M  and I. Abeysinghe(2019),Proceedings of InternationalSymposisum on Agriculture and Environment(ISAE,2019) ISSN:1800-4830, 28th February 2019,Faculty of Agriculture,University of Ruhuna,Sri Lanka.

22. Elapata M.S and Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P (2016).Evaluating the Occupational Health and Safety Performance: A Case Study in a Food and Vegetable processing factory in Sri Lanka, Abstract submission, ISBN 978-955-644-052- 2,Annual Research Session(ARS)of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,15th
23. Elapata M.S and Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P (2016).Factors Affecting the Occupational Health and Safety Performance in Compliance to OHSAS 18001:2007: A Study in Food Industry of Sri Lanka, Extended Abstract submission, ISBN 978-955-644-053-9.In proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of Agricultural Sciences AgInsight 2016, 8th -9 th December 2016, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 95-97
24. Elapata M.S, Hettiarachchi I.C, Sivashankar. P, Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P,Bandara B.E.S (2015).The Role of Field Level Extension officers at DiviNeguma Rural Development Program: A Study in Rathnapura District. Abstract submission, ISBN 978-955-589-201-8.In Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, IPURSE 2015, 5th -6 th November 2015 ,71
25. Elapata M.S, Perera D.G.D, Gunaratna M.P.S.H, Dissanayake D.S.K,Dalukwetiya P.D.A.N, Abesinghe. N and Jayaweera T.S.P (2014). A Study on Growth Performance and Carcass Parameters in Broiler Chicken Fed with Maize and

Abstracts coauthered

1. Elapata M.S,Malkanthi S.H.P, Prasangi K.W.V(2019),Application of ICT by the women farmers' in Imbulpe DS division in Sri Lanka",RMIT Gender Accounting and Accountability Conference 2019,RMIT,Australia
2. M.P.T.R Sankalpana, Elapata M.S. (2019). “The case study on the assessment of Supplier Satisfaction on Creating Shared Value programs of Organic Tea Processing Organizations and the moderating effect of Corporate Image”.,2nd South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019(SAMR’19) conference held on 08-09th November 2019
3. Dharmathilake, N.R.D.S., Sivashankar, P., Elapata, M.S. and Mahaliyanaarachchi, R.P., 2019. Exploiting local market as a strategy for uplifting Sri Lankan tea industry: A case of consumer buying behavior in Kegalle. 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
4. Kiriveldeniya, K. K. A, Sivashankar, P, Elapata, M. S, Mahaliyanaarachchi, R. P. and Esham, M. (2019). Entrepreneurial success of small scale floriculture entrepreneurs: A tool for rural empowerment. 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p133Date: 2019
5. Prasangi K.W.V, Malkanthi S.H.P, Sivashankar. P, Hettiarachchi I.C, Elapata M. S (2018). Coconut Production and Marketing Issues of Small Scale Farmers in Mini Coconut Traingle. Book of Abstract, SLCARP, International Agricultural Research Symposium 2018,Sri Lanka Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture,2018
6. Galappaththi U.T.A, Malkanthi S.H.P, Sivashankar. P, Hettiarachchi I.C, Elapata M. S (2018). An Investigation of constraints and opportunities in Agriculture Inputs Marketing in Hambantota District. Book of Abstract, SLCARP, International Agricultural Research Symposium 2018, Sri Lanka Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture,2018.
7. BasnayakeB.M.R.L, Weddagala W.M.T.B,Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P,Sivasankar P, Elapata M.S.(2017).Awareness of Paddy Farmers on Climate Change and its impact on Crop Production: A Study in Kalthota Irrigation Scheme. Abstract Submission,ISSN:2235-9397.In proceedings of Twenty Second International Forestry and Environment Symposium , 2017,Vol.22,83
8. Pinnagoda S.U, Mahaliyanaarachchi R.P, Sivashankar. P, Hettiarachchi I.C ,Elapata M.S,Mudalige H.M.D.E.H (2017). Consumer Behavior towards Fast Food Consumption: A Case Study in Kiribathgoda Area .Abstract submission, ISBN 978-955-644-058-4.6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Abstracts, 3rd -5 th May,2017,7

Students supervised

1. Ms.M.P.T.R.Taniya Sankalpana(13/AG/067): Assessment of Supplier Satisfaction on Creating Shared Value programs:Acase study in the tea industry(Thesis).Ms. M.P.Taniya Sankalpana also won the best student presenter award at the 2nd South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2019(SAMR’19) conference held on 08-09th November 2019.She presented on “The case study on the assessment of Supplier Satisfaction on Creating Shared Value programs of Organic Tea Processing Organizations and the moderating effect of Corporate Image”.
2. Ms. K.A.N.H. Kalansooriya (14/AG/050): Moderating Effect of Consumer Empowerment on the Relationship between involvement in Organic Food and Organic Food Buying Behavior Case of Colombo District