• PhD in Economics (University of Kelaniya) in 2014
• Master of Business Administration (Open University of Sri Lanka) in 2009
• Bachelor of Commerce (University of Sri Jayewardenepura) in 1997

Research Area

1. Poverty Studies
2. Education and Human Capital
3. Productivity

Teaching Area

1. Strategic Management
2. Procurement Management
3. Auditing and Taxation
4. Accounting and Finance
5. Marketing
6. Quality Management
7. Project Management
8. Management Science (Operations Research)
9. Research Methodology

1. Anuradha, H & UG Rajapaksha (2019). Impact of Dimensions of Centralization Procurement System on Financial Performance with Special Reference to Health Care Industry in Sri Lanka. 12th International Research Conference-KDU.
2. Refaie, CSRB & Rajapaksha UG (2019). Factors Affecting Business Failure of 3PL Companies in Sri Lanka. 12th International Research Conference-KDU.
3. Ragulan, S & Rajapaksha, UG, (2016). The Impact of Service Quality on Consumer Buying Behaviour with Special Reference to Sri Lankan Hotel Industry. 9th International Research Conference-KDU.
4. Nugara, RLG & Rajapaksha, UG (2016). The Impact of Procurement on the Financial Performance of Large Scale Apparel Manufacturers of Sri Lanka. 9th International Research Conference-KDU.
5. Jayasuriya, GT & Rajapaksha, UG (2016). The Impact of Value Chains on Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka. 9th International Research Conference-KDU.
6. Fernando, PMM & Rajapaksha, UG (2016). Analytical Study of the Factors Affecting on Fashion Selection & Its Designs by the Women in Colombo District. 9th International Research Conference-KDU.
7. Fernando, H & Rajapaksha, UG (2016). The Impact of 3PL Service on Total Quality Management of Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka. 9th International Research Conference-KDU.
8. Rajapaksha, UG (2015). The Impact of Cross Culture on Employee Performance in Multinational Companies in Sri Lanka. 12th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM)
9. Rajapaksha, UG (2015). A Study on the Impact of Recruitment Methods on Employee Turnover (Reference to Banking Sector in Sri Lanka). 12th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM).
10. Rajapaksha, UG (2015). Impact of Human Capital on Organizational Performance: Special Reference to Banking Industry in Sri Lanka. 6th International Conference on Business & Information ICBI.
11. Rajapaksha, UG (2015). Non-Farm Activities and Rural Poverty in Sri Lanka: Review of Literature. 8th International Research Conference-KDU.
12. Rajapaksha, UG (2015). Analysis of Factors Affecting to Employee Turnover in Medium Scaled Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka. Journal of Management, Social Science and Humanities
13. Rajapaksha, UG (2015). Impact of Human Capital Management to Organization Performance. International Conference on Business Information (ICBI).
14. Rajapaksha, UG (2015). Impact of Cross Culture on Employee Productivity in Multinational Companies in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Business Management (ICBM).
15. Rajapaksha, UG (2015). Impact of Recruitment Method on Employee Turnover in Banking Industry in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Business Management (ICBM).
16. Rajapaksha, UG (2014). Education as a Source of Human Capital : Review of Literature Review. 7th International Research Conference-KDU.
17. Rajapaksha, UG, Semasinghe WM and Silva DAC (2014). The Role of Education on Agricultural Productivity in Sri Lanka. International Research Conference-KDU.
18. Rajapaksha, UG, Semasinghe WM and Silva DAC (2014). The Role of Education as a Source of Human Capital on Rural Poverty: A Review of Literature. 7th International Research Conference-KDU.
19. Rajapaksha, UG (2014). Impact of Education on Rural Poverty through Agricultural Productivity. 7thInternational Research Conference-KDU.

1. Best Presentation Award in Integrated Marketing, B.Com Specialized in Marketing, 2006
2. Best Poster Presentation, International Research Symposium-KDU, 2014

1. Lecturer and the Teacher, Gateway Graduate School, 2010-2012
2. Finance Manager, The Madhatter (Pvt) Ltd and Continental Fashion (Pvt) Ltd, 2008-2010
3. Accountant, D Samson Industries (DSI), 2008
4. Internal Auditor, Network of OKI International Schools, 2005-2010
5. Accountant, Zahira College Colombo, 2005-2008
6. Teacher, Ministry of Education, Republic of Maldives, 2002-2005
7. Accountant, S.Thomas’ College Gurutalawa, 1996-2002

• Associate Member (ICMA)