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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Research Interests

1. Tourism Sector Development in Sri Lanka
2. Municipal Solid Waste Management in Sri Lanka
3. Promoting Japanese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Sri Lanka
4. Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka

Ongoing Research Projects

1. Research Coordinator for conducting a course titled, ‘Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology’ at KDU funded by Eurasia Foundation in Japan.

Publications

Thesis and Dissertations

1. The Impact of Formal and Informal Institutions on Agricultural Development in South Asia: The Experience of Sri Lanka, Ph.D. Thesis, March 2013

2. Informal Institutional Constraints in the Development of Rural Agriculture: The Experience of Sri Lanka, Master’s Thesis, March 2010

3. Inter-mediation in Vegetable Marketing in Sri Lanka: Restructuring for the Benefits of Farmers (A Comparative Study of Vegetable Markets in Saga-Japan and Dambulla in Sri Lanka), Undergraduate Thesis, May 2003

Research Reports

1. Kularathne MG, Amarasinghe, Premarathne WMAGHA, ‘A Report on Issues and Solutions on Waste Management in Sri Lanka’, RCSS, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, December 2016

Journal Articles

1. Premarathne WMAGHA and Ratnayake P (March 2013). Formal Institutions and Agricultural Development: The Experience of Sri Lanka. Journal of Economics, Ryukoku University, Japan, Vol.52 (3), pp. 53-80.

2. Premarathne WMAGHA (March 2013). The Impact of Institutions on Resource Utilization in Rural Agriculture: The Experience of Sri Lanka, Journal of Economics, Kyushu National University, Japan, Vol.6 (2). Available online at:
https://nuk.repo.nii.ac.jp/?action=pages_view_main&active_action=repository_view_main_item_detail&item_id=169&item_no=1&page_id=13&block_id=17

3. Premarathne WMAGHA (September 2010). The Impact of Informal Institutions on Improvement of Technologies and Efficient Use of Resources in Agriculture: The Experience of Sri Lanka. Economic Review, Saga University, Japan, Vol.43 (3), pp. 1-35.

4. Premarathne WMAGHA (July 2010). The Impact of Informal Institutions on Agricultural Production and Marketing: The Experience of Sri Lanka. Economic Review, Saga University,
Japan, Vol.45 (2), pp. 41-70. Available online at:
http://portal.dl.saga-u.ac.jp/bitstream/123456789/120029/1/premarathne_201207.pdf

Conference Abstracts

1. Kularathne MG, Premarathne WMAGHA (June 2019). Waste Management with Technological Application for a Zero Waste Policy, Book of Abstracts, 6th International Conference on Indo-Pacific Studies 2019, International University of Japan, Japan, pp.38

2. Perera MHSB, Premarathne WMAGHA and Welgama L (August 2017). Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Expectations of Sri Lanka Military Veterans, Book of Abstracts, 10th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, pp.38

3. Perera MHSB, Premarathne WMAGHA and Welgama L (September 2016). Transforming of Retired Military Personnel (Veterans) into Economic Actors – The Case of Sri Lanka Army: A Review of Literature, Book of Abstracts, 9th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, pp.39

4. Kularathne M.G, Amarasinghe A.G, Premarathne W.M.A.G.H.A, Dharmasiri L.M, et.al. (September 2016). Issues and Solutions for Municipal Waste Management in Sri Lanka, Book of Abstract, 3rd International Research Conference on Social Sciences: Global Challenges in Development-Social Science Perspectives, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 109

5. Premarathne WMAGHA and Ratnayake P. (March 2013). The Impact of Informal Institutions on Resource Utilization in Rural Agriculture: The Experience of Sri Lanka. Book of Abstracts, Conference on Sri Lanka – Japan Collaborative Research 2013: Collaboration – A way Forward for Research & Development, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, pp. 17

6. Premarathne W.M.A.G.H.A. (October 2011). The Impact of Informal Institutions on Agricultural Production and Marketing: The Experience of Sri Lanka, Proceedings, 24th Annual Conference: Japanese Association for South Asian Studies, Osaka University, Japan, pp.83-84

Presentations

International Conferences

1. Kularathne MG, Premarathne WMAGHA (June 2019). Waste Management with Technological Application for a Zero Waste Policy, Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Indo-Pacific Studies 2019 organized by International University of Japan, Niigata, Japan.

2. Premarathne W.M.A.G.H.A. (October 2011). The Impact of Informal Institutions on Agricultural Production and Marketing: The Experience of Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Conference organized by the Japanese Association for South Asian Studies (24th Annual National Meeting), Osaka University, Japan.

National Conferences

1. Perera MHSB, Premarathne WMAGHA and Welgama L (August 2017). Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Expectations of Sri Lanka Military Veterans, Paper presented at the 10th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka

2. Premarathne WMAGHA and Kularathne MG (July 2017). Solid Waste Management: Economic Dimensions, presentation at the Seminar on Economics of Garbage Disposal organized by Sri Lanka Economic Association in collaboration with Department of Economics, University of Colombo.

3. Kularathne M.G, Amarasinghe A.G, Premarathne W.M.A.G.H.A, Dharmasiri L.M, et.al. (October 2016). Issues and Solutions for Municipal Waste Management in Sri Lanka. Paper Presented at the 3rd International Research Conference on Social Sciences: Global Challenges in Development-Social Science Perspectives, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

4. Perera MHSB, Premarathne WMAGHA and Welgama L (September 2016). Transforming of Retired Military Personnel (Veterans) into Economic Actors – The Case of Sri Lanka Army: A Review of Literature, Paper presented at the 9th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka

5. Premarathne W.M.A.G.H.A. and Ratnayake P. (March 2013). The Impact of Informal Institutions on Resource Utilization in Rural Agriculture: The Experience of Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the Conference on Sri Lanka – Japan Collaborative Research 2013, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

• Research Grant from Eurasia Foundation (from Asia) in Japan for conducting the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology 2022-23”.
• Grant from Japan Science & Technology Agency (JST) for Sakura Science Student Exchange Programme from Sri Lanka to Japan – 2022.
• Grant from UNDP for establishing a Centre for Media Studies at KDU (2022).
• Research Grant from Eurasia Foundation (from Asia) in Japan for conducting the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology 2021-22”.
• Research Grant from Eurasia Foundation (from Asia) in Japan for conducting the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology 2020-21”.
• Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho) to Japan April 2010 -March 2013 for PhD.
• Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho) to Japan April 2008 -March 2010 for Master’s Degree.
• Japanese Government Scholarship to Japan September 2007 -March 2008 for Research Student.
• Japanese Government Scholarship for Special Audit Student (Undergraduate), Saga University, Japan, April 2001 – March 2002

• Senior Lecturer (Grade II), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. (June 2015 – Present)
• Project Coordinator, A Project on “Nonviolent Communication (NVC) & Responsible Use of Media” funded by UNDP. (October 2020 – Present)
• Head of the Department, Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka (September 2017 – September 2020)
• Course Coordinator, A Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology” funded by Eurasia Foundation (From Asia), Japan. (April 2020 – Present)
• Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, (May 2016 – Present)
• Visiting Lecturer, Army School of Logistics, Sri Lanka Army, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (July 2017 – Present)
• Visiting Lecturer, Staff Collage, Batalanda, Sri Lanka (July 2016 – Present)
• Visiting Lecturer, Junior Command & Staff Collage, Sri Lanka Air force Academy, China Bay, Sri Lanka (June 2016 – December 2017)
• Visiting Lecturer, Junior Naval Staff Collage, Sri Lanka Navy, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (April 2016 –June 2016)
• Visiting Lecturer, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, (July 2014 – May 2015)
• Visiting Lecturer, Southern Campus, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sooriyawewa, Sri Lanka. (February 2015 – May 2015)
• Project Manager, Coordinating Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI), Sri Lanka. (March 2014 – May 2015)
• Visiting Lecturer, Advanced Technological Institute, Kandy, Sri Lanka (July 2005 – August 2007)
• Lecturer, JMC Institute, Kandy, Sri Lanka (November 2005 – August 2007)
• Assistant Lecturer, Department of Economics & Statistics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (September 2003 – October 2005

• Member of The American Anthropological Association (AAA)
• Associate member of Sri Lanka National Institute of Professional Counselors..

Participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programmes

Invited Guest Lectures/Discussions/Seminar/Workshops (Selected)

• Guest lecture on “Institutions, Transaction Costs & Economic Performance in Asia” (Online), at the Short Course on “Cultural Linkages towards an Asian Ideology – 2022/23” Organized by Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (20/12/2022).
• Guest lecture on “Tourism in Sri Lanka: Contribution to Regional Cooperation in the Leisure Industry” (Online), Organized by College of Business Management, J.F. Oberlin University, Japan (12/12/2022).
• Guest lecture on “Tourism/ Leisure in Sri Lanka” (Online), Organized by College of Business Management, J.F. Oberlin University, Japan (14/12/2020).
• Discussion on “How to use ERS Technology for Composting Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in Sri Lanka” at Moratuwa Municipal Council, Organized by Moratuwa Municipal Council, Sri Lanka (22/09/2020).
• Guest lecture and a discussion on “ERS Mechanism used for Waste Management”, at Committee Room 02 at Sri Lanka Parliament, Organized by Joint Sub-Committee to Consider Environmental and Social Impacts on Waste Management (27/06/2019). 
• Guest Lecture on “Sri Lankan Economy: Prospects & Issues”, Officer Career Development Centre, Buttala, Sri Lanka, Organized by the Directorate of Training, Sri Lanka Army Headquarters (29/10/2018).
• Guest Lecture on “High Speed Composting (ERS) for the Municipal Solid Waste” at Colombo Municipal Council, Organized by Colombo Municipal Council (21/10/2018).
• Training Programme & Discussion on “Promoting Japanese ERS Bio-tech Solution for Recycling Waste and Garbage in Sri Lanka”, held in Japan, invited by ASJ Engineering Company in Japan (18/10/2017 – 26/10/2017).
• Guest lecture on “Solid Waste Management: Economic Dimensions”, at the Seminar on Economics of Garbage Disposal organized by Sri Lanka Economic Association in collaboration with Department of Economics, University of Colombo (27/07/2017).
• Guest lecture and a discussion on “Introducing a New Method for Waster Management” at the Presidential Secretariat, Sri Lanka (15/06/2017).
• Guest lecture and a discussion on “Adoption of Intensive Compost Techniques for Municipal Solid Waste in Western Province” at Waste Management Authority, Western Province, Sri Lanka (04/04/2017).
• Guest lecture and a discussion on “Japanese Technology for Rapid Conversion of Municipal Solid Waste into Compost” at Pilisaru Project, Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka (29/03/2017).
• Guest lecture and a discussion on the research project of “Fish Waste into Fish Meal” at the Municipal Council, Negambo (18/01/2017).
• Guest lecture and a discussion on “Turn Municipal Solid Waste into Compost” at National Solid Waste Management Centre, Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government, Sri Lanka (16/12/2016).
• Discussion on “Developing an Action Plan to avoid disposing Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) into Kalani River”, at National Solid Waste Management Centre, Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government, Sri Lanka, Organized by Ministry of Local Government, Western Province, Sri Lanka (11/10/2016).
• Panel Discussion on “Solid Waste Management”, at University of Kelaniya, Organized by Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya (September 30^th to October 02^nd, 2016).
• Guest lecture on “Introducing ERS Technology to Turn MSW into Resources”, at Ministry of Defence, Organized by Ministry of Defence (12/07/2016).
• Workshop on “Empowering SMEs in Agri-food Sector through Eco Innovation”, Conducted by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and National Cleaner Production Centre Sri Lanka (April 2015).
• Short Course on “Graphite Products and Graphene”, Organized by Post Graduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (January 2015).
• Workshop on “Strengthening University-Business Links in Sri Lanka”, Conducted by GIZ, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (November 2014).
• Workshop on “National Forum on SME Empowerment”, Conducted by Ceylon Chambers of Commerce, Colombo, Sri Lanka (October 2014).
• Training program in “Promote and Transfer Technological Knowledge for SME Development in Sri Lanka”, Organized by ASJ Cooperation, Chiba, Japan (September 2014).
• Workshop on “Wealth Creation Through Innovations: Role of Advanced Technologies”, Conducted by Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC), Homagama, Sri Lanka (May 2014).
• Workshop on “Coordinated Dialogue on Science for all: Mainstreaming Science Technology and Innovation for Public Communication”, Conducted by Coordinating Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI), Colombo, Sri Lanka (May 2014).