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Curriculum Vitae – Prof. Udith K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige

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CURRICULUM VITAE Prof. Udith K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige

GENERAL INFORMATION

Name in full : Jayasinghe Mudalige Udith Krishantha Jayasinghe Profession : Professor (Chair) – Dept. of Agribusiness Management

Contact (Office)

Address : Dept. of Agribusiness Management

Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), Sri Lanka, 60170

Telephone : +94 31 229 9704; +94 31 229 9246 Fax : +94 31 229 9246; +94 31 229 9248 E-mail : [email protected]

Contact (Home)

Address : 75, Negombo Road, Dunagaha, Sri Lanka, 11264 Tele (mobile) : +94 71 362 8911; +94 77 362 8911 Tele (land) : +94 31 224 6195 Fax : +94 31 224 6195; +94 31 224 7950

Other Personnel Information

Date of Birth : 04th April 1967 Nationality : Sri Lankan Civil Status : Married School Attended : Royal College, Colombo 7

mailto:[email protected]


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ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL LIFE

Academic

CURRENT

Professor (Chair) – Dept. of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture &

Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (From 31st July 2009).

Quality Assurance Consultant – Ministry of Higher Education of Sri Lanka – Higher Education for the Twenty First Century (HETC) Project of the World Bank.

HISTORY

Head - Dept. of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation

Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (From 01st January 2006 to 31st August 2011).

Senior Lecturer – Dept. of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture &

Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (From 01st September 2004 to 30th July 2009).

Graduate Research Associate – University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada with funding

from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) (From 01st September 2001 to 31st August 2004).

Lecturer – Dept. of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation

Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (From 01st November 1996 to 31st August 2004).

Research Assistant – For the Research Project: RG/96/AG/03 conducted by

NARESA (From 01st October 1996 to 31st October 1996).

Assistant Lecturer – Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya. (From 01st May 1995 to 30th September 1996).

Professional

CURRENT

Director – Staff Development Centre – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya (Since 17th April 2006).

Director – Sanasa Insurance Company Limited, 340, 2/1, R. A. De Mel Mawatha,

Colombo 03.

Member of the Advisory Committee to the Minister of Environment & Renewable Energy – Ministry of Environment & Renewable Energy.


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Editor / Council Member / Chairman – Research & Publication Committee – Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IPESL).

Course Director – Professional Diploma in Teaching Technology & Methodology – Staff Development Center, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

Course Director – Professional Diploma in Corporate Environmental Management – Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IPESL).

Member – NSF Working Committee on Science & Technology Policy Research – National Science Foundation, Ministry of Science & Technology.

Member – NSF Working Committee on Agriculture & Food Sciences – National Science Foundation, Ministry of Science & Technology.

Member – Socio Economic & Planning Committee – Council for Agricultural Research Policy (CARP), Ministry of Agriculture.

Member – Board of Study in Diploma in Insurance – Wayamba University of Sri

Lanka, Kuliyapitiya.

Member – Board of Study in Higher Diploma in Insurance – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya.

Member – Board of Study in Diploma in Food Business & Marketing – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya.

Member – Program Advisory Committee – Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE).

PAST

President – Young Scientists Forum (YSF), National Science and Technology Commission of Sri Lanka (NASTEC) [2011].

Member – Board of Study in Master of Business Administration – Wayamba

University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya [2009 – 2012].

NATIONAL AWARDS

“Presidential Awards for Scientific Research – 2007” – Presidential Secretariat, National Research Council, Ministry of Technology and Research of Sri Lanka.

“Young Scientists Award for Popularization and Promotion of Science – 2011” –

National Science and Technology Commission of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Technology & Research of Sri Lanka.


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“Young Scientists Award for Excellence in Research – 2010” – National Science and Technology Commission of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Technology & Research of Sri Lanka.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Doctor of Philosophy (Guelph, Canada)

University: University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada

Thesis Title: “Economic Incentives for Food Processing Enterprises to Adopt Food Safety

Controls and the Role of Regulation: The Case of Red Meat and Poultry Processing Sector in Canada” (Supervisor: Prof. Spencer Henson)

Effective Date: 01st September 2004

Course work in the PhD program (3 credit courses):

ECON 6000 – Microeconomic Theory I ECON 6010 – Microeconomic Theory II ECON 6020 – Macroeconomic Theory AGEC 6020 – Economics of Food Safety & Quality Assurance AGEC 6100 – Methodology of Economics AGEC 6220 – Policy Analysis AGEC 6240 – Agricultural Trade Policy AGEC 6250 – Futures and Options Markets AGEC 6360 – Mathematical Programming AGEC 6400 – Special Topics in Production Economics AGEC 6420 – Advanced Production Economics AGEC 6540 – Advanced Price Analysis

Comprehensive Examinations:

Doctoral Qualifying Exam – Economic Theory – 2000 Doctoral Qualifying Exam (Specialization Field I) – Marketing & Production - 2001 Doctoral Qualifying Exam (Specialization Field II) – Trade & Policy Analysis - 2001

Master of Science in Agric. Economics

University: Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Board of Study: Agricultural Economics

Duration: October 1995 – December 1997 Effective Date: 10th December 1997


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DETAIL RESULTS

SEMESTER TITLE CREDITS GRADE SEM 1- 95/96 AEC 600 – Micro Economic Theory 3 A

CC 600 – Mathematics I 3 A - CC 601 – Applied Statistics 3 A -

SEM 2 - 95/96 AEC 630 – Macro Economic Theory 3 A

AEC 633 – Agricultural Development & Policy 4 B + AEC 635 – Introduction to Econometrics 3 A

SEM 3 - 95/96 AEC 660 – Production Economics 4 A

AEC 661 – Agricultural Marketing & Prices 4 A AEC 699 – Seminar 1 A

SEM 4 - 96/97 AEC 603 – Agricultural Marketing Operations 3 A -

AEC 602 – Development Planning 3 B + AEC 606 – Resource Planning & Management 3 A -

SEM 5 - 96/97 AEX 630 – Social Science Research Methodology 4 A

AEC 637 – Resource Economics 3 A AEC 639 – Research Methods for Environment & Resource

Management 2 A

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture [First Class Hons.] (Peradeniya)

(Specialized in Agric. Economics)

University: Faculty of Agriculture,

University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Effective Date: 30th December 1994

Top of the Batch with 26 Distinctions (A’s) out of 30 Subjects followed from the first year to the final year (1990-1994) [the highest number of distinctions obtained by any B.Sc. (Agriculture) graduate in the history of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya until 1994].

DETAIL RESULTS

EXAM SUBJECT GRADE

FIRST EXAMINATION March – August 1991 (100 SERIES)

Crop Production A Plantation Agricultural Evaluation A Animal Science A Agricultural Biology A Agricultural Chemistry A Agric. Economics & Extension A Agricultural Engineering A Basic Mathematics B

SECOND EXAMINATION Sep – Nov 1992

Crop Production & Biometry A Animal Science A Agricultural Biology A Agricultural Chemistry A


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(200 SERIES) Agric. Economics & Extension A Agricultural Engineering A Agricultural Entomology A

THIRD EXAMINATION Oct – Nov 1993 (300 SERIES)

Crop Production A Animal Science A Agricultural Biology A Agricultural Chemistry A Agric. Economics & Extension A Agricultural Engineering A Plant Protection B

FINAL EXAMINATION July 1994 (400 SERIES)

Crop Production & Biometry A Animal Science & Food Science B Agric. Economics & Extension A Soil-Plant-Water Relations B

FINAL EXAMINATION Nov – Dec 1994 (500 SERIES)

Farm Mgt & Production Economics A Social Survey Methodology & QT A Agric. Project & Project Analysis A RESEARCH PROJECT “An Analysis of Role of Agriculture in a Semi-Open Economy”

A

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Development Project Manager (CDPM®

)

Institute: Project Management for Development Organizations (Georgia, USA) Effective Date: 16th August 2013

Diploma in Business Management

Institute: Scranton School of Business, ICS, Pennsylvania, USA Effective Date: 03rd June 1999

DETAIL RESULTS

MODULE TITLE GRADE

01 Planning For Success B 02 Business Law I – Making the Legal System Work A 03 Business Law II – Planning Your Real Insurance Needs A 04 Finding the Right Money Sources A 05 Marketing I – Principles A 06 Marketing II - Successful Advertising A 07 Accounting I – Record Keeping for Profit A 08 Accounting II – Budget and Controls A 09 Human Resource Management I – Staffing Your Business A 10 Human Resource Management II – Winning Combination A 11 Introduction to Computer Applications A


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12 Business Communication With Computers A 13 Billing and Accounting With Computers A 14 Business Management Soft Ware Programs A 15 Business Project A

Diploma in Mass Media & Communication

Institute: DES, BMICH, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka Effective Date: 13th September 1997

Thesis: “Assessing Consumer Information Seeking Behavior on Food in Sri Lanka”

Certificate of Mastering Project Management

Institute: Project Management for Development Organizations (Georgia, USA) Effective Date: 31st March 2011

Certificate of Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation

Institute: Project Management for Development Organizations (Georgia, USA) Effective Date: 16th August 2013

Certificate Course on: Metro-Agriculture (e-Learning)

Institute: Michigan State University (USA) Effective Date: 22nd April 2012

Certificate Course on: Model Thinking (e-Learning)

Institute: University of Michigan (USA) Effective Date: 26th December 2012

Certificate Course on: Principles of Obesity Economics (e-Learning)

Institute: Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University (USA) Effective Date: 27th November 2012


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Master Certificate of Business Management (e-Learning) Specialized in: Managerial Skills & Leadership Development

Institute: Master Class Management.com Effective Date: 31st August 2011

Certificate of Internal Auditing

Institute: The Institute of Internal Auditors of Sri Lanka Effective Date: 22nd May 1999

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS IN TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Postgraduate Diploma in Teacher Training & Education Management

Institute: Indian Institute of Management & Technology (IIMT), INDIA Grade: First Class Effective Date: 25th September 2006

DETAIL RESULTS

MODULE GRADE

SEMESTER 1 I Elements of Management A II Organizational Behaviour A III Basics of Computer A

SEMESTER 2

IV Educational Psychology A V School Organization & Management A VI Guidance & Counseling A

SEMESTER 3

VII Teaching – Learning Transaction A VIII Teaching Methods & Evaluation A IX Education For National Development A X Communication English A

Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE, Colombo; SEDA, UK)

Institute: Staff Development Centre, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka / Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), UK

Effective Date: 01st April 1999


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Certificate of: “Achieving Personal Success” (e-Learning)

Institute: Stanford Center for Professional Development, Stanford

University, CA, United States through the Advanced Learning Interactive Systems Online (AC – 401 – 987889)

Certificate of: “Basic Study Skills” (e-Learning)

Institute: West Lothian College, UK through Advanced Learning

Interactive Systems Online (AC – 52 – 987889)

TEACHING & RESEARCH INTERESTS

Agricultural / Food Business /Environmental Economics Economics of Agricultural Markets /Agribusiness Management Economics of Food Safety & Regulation /Quality Assurance & Management Agricultural and Rural Development and Food Security Social Science Research Methodology / Economic & Econometric Modeling

AND

Teaching Technologies & Methodologies Education Management & Quality Enhancement

EXPERT CONSULTATIONS (2005 – 2013) Education

Consultant – “Study on Evaluation & Assessment System in General Education”, National

Education Commission of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), 28/10, Malalasekera Mawatha, Colombo 7.

Agric Economics / Business / Marketing

Agroeconomics and Participatory Diagnostic / Community Development Consultant – “Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Use in Sri Lankan Agro-Ecosystems for Livelihoods and Adaptation to Climate Change”, United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) / Global Environmental Fund (GEF) and the Ministry of Environment, “Sampathpaya”, 82, Rajamalwatte Road, Battaramulla.

Survey Methodology Consultant – “Promoting Rural Income from Sustainable Aquaculture

through Social Learning in Sri Lanka”, International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and University of Calgary, Canada, and the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP).

Marketing Consultant – “Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use for

Improved Human Nutrition and Wellbeing”, Global Environmental Fund and the Ministry of Environment, “Sampathpaya”, 82, Rajamalwatte Road, Battharamulla.


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Consultant Economist – Applied Study on Local Finance for Poor Urban and Peri-Urban Producers, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), PO Box 2075, Colombo.

Management Consultant – Assessing Manager’s Perceptions for the Plantation Communities Project (PCP II), World University Service of Canada (WUSC), Project Office, No. 08, Galkanda Road, Aniwatte, Kandy.

Visiting Consultant Economist – Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Division, Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka (CRISL), Lunuwila.

Food Security / Poverty Assessment

Consultant Economist – Monitoring and Evaluation of the Project: “From Seed to Table” (FStT),

Regional Centers on Urban Agriculture & Food Security Foundation (RUAF) and International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo.

Expert Consultant – Assessing the Safety Nets for Vulnerable Families and Children in Sri

Lanka [UNICEF (SSA/SRIA/2009/00003320)], United Nations Child Fund (UNICEF), Sri Lanka Country Office, 35, Balapokuna Road, Colombo 5.

Environmental Economics / Management

Consultant Economist – “Integration of Forestry Sector Contribution to the System of National

Accounts of Sri Lanka”, Ministry of Environment, 82, “Sampathpaya”, Rajamalwatta Road, Battaramulla.

Consultant Economist – “Economic Valuation of Genetic Resources of Crop Wild Relatives of

Sri Lanka”, Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment & Natural Resources, 342, Suit House Building, Pita Kotte Junction, Pitakotte.

Principle Scientist for Socio-Economic Survey & Impact Modeling – “Preparation of an

Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) for the Puttalam Industrial Estate”, Ministry of Industrial Development, PO Box 570, Galle Road, Colombo 03.

Principle Scientist for Socio-Economic Survey & Impact Modeling – “Preparation of an

Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) for the Madampe Industrial Estate”, Ministry of Industrial Development, PO Box 570, Galle Road, Colombo 03.

Other Assignments

External Expert Panel (EEP):

SEEDS Project Consultancy Unit (SPCU), Sarvodaya Economic Enterprise Development Services (GTE) Ltd., Moratuwa.

Services & Solutions International Ltd. (SSIL), Adabor, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh.

Consultant Economist: Centre for Development Research (CDR), 189, Havelock Road, Colombo. Regional Economic Development Agency (REDA), Provincial Council, Kandy.

Postgraduate Research Associate - Analysis and Development Section of the Agriculture

Division, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (01st April 2004 to 31st December 2004).


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MEMBERSHIPS IN SCIENTIFIC, ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL) Council Member (Since 2010)

Chairman – Standing Committee (Research & Publications) (Since 2012) Member – Standing Committee (Academic & Examinations) (Since 2012)

National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Ministry of Science and

Research of Sri Lanka – “Young Scientists Forum” (YSF) President (2011)

Wayamba University Teachers’ Association (WUTA)

President (2006 and 2007)

Sri Lankan Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA)

Secretary (2007/08) /

Vice President (2006/07) Council member (2012/13)

South Asian Association for Development & Environmental Economics (SANDEE) Australian Agricultural & Resource Economists Society (AARES)

European Agricultural Economic Association (EAEA) Institute of Applied Statistics, Sri Lanka (IASSL) Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE) Sri Lanka Economic Association (SEA) Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka (NSSL)

Sri Lanka Association for Quality (SLAQ)

Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLASS) - Section F Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries & Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR)

National Agricultural Society of Sri Lanka (NASSL) Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE) Alumni Association of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya

Consumer and Market Demand – Agricultural Policy Research Network (CMD - APRN) –

University of Alberta, Canada Canadian Alumni Association of Sri Lanka


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TEACHING (2005 – 2011)

POSTGRADUATE - M.Sc., M. Phil., and PhD degrees

Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya - Offered

by the Board of Study in Agricultural Economics

EC 5201 – Econometrics I (Semester II in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)

EC 6101 – Econometrics II (Semester I in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)

EC 6104 – Risk & Uncertainty in Agriculture (Semester I in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)

EC 5151 – Agricultural Marketing & Price Analysis (Semester I in 2008, 2007)

EC 6201 – Microeconomics II (Semester II in 2008, 2007, 2004)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Faculty of Business & Finance,

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Visiting Academic - Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Faculty of Management Studies, Open University of Sri Lanka

UNDERGRADUATE – B.Sc. degrees

Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Mgt., Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

B. Sc. (Agriculture) Degree Program

AB 1103 – Principles of Economics

AB 1211 – Agriculture Development & Policy

AB 2226 – Agricultural Project Analysis

AB 3132 – Quantitative Techniques & Business Statistics

AB 3133 – International Economics

AB 3135 – Agricultural Production Economics

AB 3233 – Statistical Methodology

B.Sc. (Plantation Management) Degree Program

XPM 1103 – Mathematics & Statistics

XPM 1213 – Principles of Economics

XPM 2224 – Agricultural Project Analysis & Management

XPM 3135 – Agriculture Development & Policy

XPM 3239 – Quantitative Techniques & Business Statistics

XPM 3242 – International Trade


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Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka – B. Sc. (Food Science & Nutrition)

IF 2115 – Principles of Economics

AN 4166 – Planning & Mgt. of Food Nutrition Programs

Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka – B. Sc. (Environmental Management) and B. Sc. (Economics)

ECON 1223 – Econometrics

ECON 2132 – Data Analysis in Economics

ECON 3162 – Advanced Econometric Methods

EMGT 2122 – Resource Planning & Management

EMGT 3144 – Land Economics

Dept. of Zoology, University of Kelaniya – B. Sc. (Environmental Conservation & Management)

ENCM 21043 – Environmental Economics

OTHER – Diploma / Certificate

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka – Diploma in Insurance

INSD 154 - Business Practice INSD 244 - Customer Relationship Marketing

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka – Diploma in Food Business & Marketing

DFBM 11 – Principles of Business Management DFBM 13 – Principles of Food Marketing DFBM 22 – Economics for Food Business DFBM 24 – Professional Skills Development I DFBM 32 – Managing Human Resources DFBM 33 – Management of Business Projects DFBM 43 – Contemporary Issues in Food Business Management DFBM 44 – Professional Skills Development II

Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) - Diploma in Food Quality Assurance

Economics of Food Quality Assurance

Text Books

1. “Academic Guidance and Counseling to Enhance Student Performance” (ISBN 978-955-4709-

03-4), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2013).

2. “Performance Enhancement Through Personality and Life Skills Development” (ISBN 978-955-4709-04-1), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

(2013).


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3. “Uplifting Academic and Institutional Environment in Higher Education” (ISBN 978-955-4709-05-8), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2013).

4. “Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Skills Development in Higher Education: Concepts & Applications” (ISBN 978-955-8746-67-7), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2012).

5. “Facilitating Teaching – Learning Process Beyond the Class: Selected Topics” (ISBN 978-

955-8746-89-9), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2011).

6. “Teacher – Learner Skills Development in Higher Education: Selected Topics” (ISBN 978-

955-8746-90-5), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2011).

7. “Enhancing Teaching – Learning Environment in Higher Education: Selected Topics” (ISBN

978-955-8746-88-2), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2011).

8. “Social Safety Nets in Sri Lanka: A Review of Major Programs in Effect” – Publisher:

Centre for Agribusiness Studies (CABS) of the FAPM, WUSL (ISBN 978-955-8746-66-0) (2010).

9. “Economic Valuation of Genetic Resources of Prioritized Wild Rice Species in Sri Lanka” –

Publisher: Centre for Agribusiness Studies (CABS) of the FAPM, WUSL (ISBN 978-955-8746-65-3) (2010).

10. “Learner-Centered Teaching Methodology & Technology to Assess Students: Selected

Topics” (ISBN 978-955-8746-69-1), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2010).

11. “Assessing Students in Higher Education Through Alternative Methods: Selected Topics”

(ISBN 978-955-8746-68-4), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2010).

12. “Improving Teaching in Higher Education Through Effective Assessment: Selected Topics”


13. “Food Safety & Social Systems: The Economic Viewpoints” – Publisher: Centre for

Agribusiness Studies (CABS) of the FAPM, WUSL (ISBN 978-955-8746-61-5) (2009).

14. “Production and Per Capita Availability of Paddy in Sri Lanka: A Review on Food Security Standpoint” – Publisher: Centre for Agribusiness Studies (CABS) of the FAPM, WUSL (ISBN 978-955-8746-10-3) (2008).

15. “Novel Approaches in Teaching in Higher Education: Selected Topics” (ISBN 978-955-8746-

09-7), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2008).

16. “Effective Teaching Through Innovative Techniques: Selected Topics” (ISBN 978-955-8746-12-7), Publisher: Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2008).


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Course Modules / Teaching Materials Published Staff Development Center

“Application of Project Management Principles for Professional Development”


B.Sc. (Plantation Management) External Degree Program (FAPM and NIPM)

“Principles of Economics” (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 22 – 6) “Agricultural Development & Policy” (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 47 – 9) “Agricultural Project Analysis & Management” (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 36 – 3) “Quantitative Techniques in Plantation Mgt. (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 51 – 6) “International Economics” (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 54 – 7) “Socio-Economic Development in Plantations” (ISBN: 978 – 955 – 8746 – 55 – 4)

For the B.Sc. (Agriculture) Degree Program (FAPM)

“Use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) in Business & Research”. “Handbook of Principles of Economics for Management”. “Handbook of Agricultural Development & Policy”. “A Review of Role of Agriculture in Economic Development in Sri Lanka: A Classical

Approach”. “Some Important Concepts of Project Analysis: A Guide to Train Non-Economic Based

Project Managers”.

RESEARCH (2005 onwards)

RESEARCH GRANTS (IN-PROGRESS)

Principle Scientist of the Research Project

PROJECT 1: NATIONAL THEMATIC RESEARCH PROGRAM ON FOOD SAFETY:

“Assessing Internal and External Trade Policies and Practices Affecting Food Security in Sri Lanka,

and Identifying Areas for Improvement” Funds: National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF)

[NTRP/2012/FS/PG-04/P-01] (2012 – 2015) PROJECT 2: THE BIODIVERSITY FOR FOOD AND HUMAN NUTRITION PROJECT

“Baseline Survey of Agro-Biodiversity in Gampola Area” Funds: Department of Agriculture of Sri Lanka / Bioversity International /

Global Environmental Fund (2013) [BFN/WUNI/2013/01]


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PROJECT 3: “An Inquiry into the Innovativeness in the Agribusiness Sector of Sri Lanka” Funds: National Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture (2012 – 2013)

[NARP / 12 /WUSL / APM 02] PROJECT 4: “Innovative Use of Low Cost Information Communication Technology for Knowledge Mobilization

in Agricultural Communities of Practice in Sri Lanka” Funds: Wayamba University Competitive Research Grants

[SRHDC/RP/04/13-05] (2013 – 2015) PROJECT 5: “Assessing the Stakeholder Preferences for Conservation and Management of Wild Rice Relatives of

Sri Lanka” Funds: National Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture (2011 – 2012)

[NARP / 11 /WUSL / APM 01]

Collaborating Scientist to the Research Project

PROJECT 6: “Policy Options to Enhance Production of Number One Rubber Grades by Smallholder Rubber

Farmers” Funds: National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF)

[RG/2011/SS/01] (2011 – 2012)

PROJECT 7: “Developing the Production and Socio-Economic Environment to Promote Urban Agriculture

within the Kurunegala Municipal Council Limits” Funds: Council for Agricultural Research Policy (CARP) under the

National Agricultural Research Policy, Ministry of Agriculture (2011 – 2012)

RESEARCH GRANTS COMPLETED (2005 – 2011)

1. Project Title: “An Economic Assessment of Firms’ Realization on the Intended Benefits of Adoption of Food Quality Metasystems in the Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”

Funds: National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF) [RG/2011/AG/01] (2011 – 2012)

2. Project Title: “Assessing Role of Environmental Altruism towards

Firms’ Responsiveness to the Environment: Case of Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”


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Funds: Wayamba University Competitive Research Grants

[SRHDC/RP/01/10-01] (2010 – 2011)

3. Project Title: “Motives for Food Processing Firms to Adopt Solid Waste Management Practices in Sri Lanka”

Funds: South Asian Network for Development & Environmental Economics

[SANDEE/January 2008/002] (2008 – 2010)

4. Project Title: “Economic Incentives for Tea and Dairy Processing Firms to Adopt the HACCP Metasystem”

Funds: National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF)

[RG/2008/AG/05] (2009 – 2010)

5. Project Title: “Assessing the Status of Household Food Security of Rural Subsistence Farmers in Sri Lanka”

Funds: Council for Agricultural Research Policy (CARP) [CARP/12/633/475] (2005 – 2007)

6. Project Title: “Private Actions of Firms Towards Food Safety”

Funds: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka [WUSL/RG/2008/05] (2008 – 2009)

7. Project Title: “Assessing Digital Divide in the Corporate Tea Sector in Sri Lanka”

Funds: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

[WUSL/RG/2008/04] (2008 – 2009)

8. Project Title: “Status of Adoption of Food Quality Standards by the Tea Industry in Sri Lanka”

Funds: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

[WUSL/RG/2007/06] (2007 – 2008)

9. Project Title: “Assessing Government Regulations and Procedures Affecting the Performance of Agribusiness Enterprises in Sri Lanka”


10. Project Title: “Assessing the Ecotourism Potential of Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka” Funds: Wayamba University of Sri Lanka [WUSL/RG/2006/01] (2006 – 2007)

11. Project Title: “Impact of Education on Household Poverty in Kurunegala District”



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RESEARCH DISSEMINATION

Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals

1. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. T. K. Herath (2014), “Firms’ Realization on the Intended Benefits of Adoption of Food Quality Metasystems: Case of Adoption of HACCP in the Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 9(1): 12 - 23.

2. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandige (2013), “Status with Conspicuous Goods: The Role of Modern Housing”, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research, 1(1): 101 - 112.

3. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2013), “Role of Regulation for Firms to Adopt Environmental Controls: An Analysis based on Panel Data on Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka, 2(1): 65 - 82.

4. Weerawardana, W. P. T. D, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, P. M. E. K. Pathiraja and K. V. N. N. Jayalath (2013). “Coconut Land Fragmentation in Sri Lanka: An Inquiry into the Potential Moral Hazard Behavior of Landowners Seeking for the Approval”, COCOS - Journal of the Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, 20(1): 39 – 48.

5. Edirisinghe, J. C., H. M. T. K. Herath, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. Mendis (2013), “Spatial Dependence of Production Choice: Application of Bayesian Spatial Autoregressive Probit Model on Smallholder Rubber Producers”, Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development, 107(2): 213 - 227.

6. Herath, H. M. T. K., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2012), “Women Consumer Preferences for Socially Responsible Food Production Attributes: Evidence from Urban Supermarket Setting in the Anuradhapura District”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8(2): 57 - 69.

7. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama and S. M. M. Ikram (2012), “Use of Structural Equation Modeling Techniques to Overcome the Empirical Issues Associated with Quantification of Attitudes and Perceptions”, Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics, 13: 15 - 37.

8. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2012), “Firms’ Altruism and Adoption of Solid Waste Management Practices in Sri Lankan Agri-Food Processing Sector: An Analysis Based on Panel Data”, Journal of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka, 1(1): 26 - 42.

9. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige (2012), “Motives of Undergraduates for Consumption of Luxury Goods: An Empirical Investigation” Journal of Insurance, 2(1): 75 - 90.

10. Silva, W. G. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2012), “Consumer Perceptions on Quality Attributes of Liquid Food Products: Empirical Analysis Based on Urban Households”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 7(1): 85 - 96.


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11. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2011), “Insurance in Inefficient Agricultural Markets: Can It Be a Second Best Solution?” Journal of Insurance, 1(1): 19 - 32.

12. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama (2011), “Firms’ Private Action Towards Environmental Quality: Where Does Regulation Stand for Non-Adopters of Environmental Management Practices?”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics, 13(1): 27 - 37.

13. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2011), “Role of Market-Based Incentives for Firms to Adopt Environmental Controls: An Analysis Based on Panel Data on Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Food and Agriculture, 4(1&2): 09– 19.

14. Udugama, J. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and G. H. I. Anjali (2011), “Impact of Environmental Altruism on Adoption of Solid Waste Management Practices in the Firm: Case of Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 6(1): 32 - 44.

15. Sajeewani, K. G. L.., J. C. Edirisinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2011), “Macro Economic Links to Undernourishment: Evidence from the South Asian Region”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 48: 48 - 57.

16. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, J. M. M. Udugama, R. P. L. C. Randeni, T. P. S. R. Guruge, D. R. R. W. Dissanayake, G. Gamage and R. S. S. Rathnayake (2010), “Assessing the Preferences of Plant Breeders and Communities Adjacent to Conservation Areas for Conservation of Genetic Resources of Rice Wild Relatives of Sri Lanka”, Tropical Agriculturist, 158: 25 - 42.

17. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and K. S. Chandrasekar (2010), “The Role of Social Institutions

to Make Businesses Socially & Environmentally Responsible: Identifying the Boundaries”, International Journal of Emerging Business Issues, 1(2): 64 - 70.

18. Mukarrama, M. M. F., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram and S. N. Dissanayake (2010), “Assessing the Household Food Security of Marine Fisheries Sector in Sri Lanka: Case of Muslim Fishing Community in the Beruwala Divisional Secretariat Division“, Sri Lankan Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 15: 61 - 73.

19. Dissanayake, D. R. R. W., J. M. M. Udugama and Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2010), “Development of an Alternative Microfinance Scheme to Finance Entrepreneurship in Tea Smallholding Sector: A Success Story”, Journal of Food & Agriculture, 3(1): 31 - 40.

20. Ikram, S. M. M., J. M. M. Udugama and Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2010), “Nurturing Intrapreneurship: Exploring the Developments in Plantation Sector of Sri Lanka”, Journal of Food & Agriculture, 3(1): 57 - 67.

21. Malkanthi, R. L. D. K., K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2010), “Risk Factors

Associated with Anemia Among Children Under Five Years in the Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming Households of Sri Lanka”, Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 31(4): 475 – 482.

22. Jayalath, K. V. N. N., P. M. E. K. Pathiraja, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and M. T. N. Fernando, (2010). “An Empirical Investigation on the Effect of Size of Land of Coconut Cultivation in Sri Lanka on Its Productivity”, COCOS - Journal of the Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, 19(2): 67 – 75.


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23. Bandara, B. M. D. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K. Pathiraja (2009), “Assessing the Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility on Agricultural Exports: Case of Desiccated Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics, 10: 105 - 118.

24. Lakni, W. A. K. I. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2009), “Customer-defined Quality of Food: An Empirical Investigation Based on Kano Analytical Methods for Milk Powder”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 4(2): 45 - 58.

25. Udugama, J. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and G. H. I. Anjalee (2009), “Managers’ Environmental Altruism and Firms’ Compliance to National Environmental Management Strategies: Evidence from the Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Food and Agriculture, 2(2): 06 – 15.

26. Jayalath, K. V. N. N., P. M. E. K. Pathiraja, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. D. J. N. Subasinghe and W. G. P. Weerasinghe (2009), “Quest for Better Technology: Case of Brown Coir Fiber Industry in Sri Lanka”, Journal on Coconut Research and Development (CORD), 25 (2): 24 – 34.

27. Weerasinghe, W. K. G. K. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2008), “Digital Divide in the Corporate Tea Sector in Sri Lanka”, Journal of Food & Agriculture, 1(2): 40 - 52.

28. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2008), “Role of Food & Agriculture Sector in Economic Development in Sri Lanka: Do We Stand Right in the Process of Structural Transformation?”, Journal of Food & Agriculture, 1(1): 1 - 6.

29. Krishanthi, D. P. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and T. D. Marawila (2008), “Assessing Inefficiencies in Price Determination of Rice in Sri Lanka: Econometric Inverse Demand Model Approach”, Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics, 9: 133 - 144.

30. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., (2008), “Realizing the Predictions on Food Security: Use of

Historical Data to Forecast the Performance of Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka” Accountancy Journal, 6: 30 - 48.

31. Withna, N. R. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2007/08), “Assessing Public Perceptions Towards Risk to the Biodiversity of Dry Zone Forests in the Anuradhapura District”, The Forester, 30 & 31: 49 - 62.

32. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. J. Deaton and M. Trant (2007), “Effect of Urbanization on the Adoption of Environmental Management Systems in Canadian Agriculture”, International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, 6(3): 316 - 325.

33. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson (2007), “Identifying Economic Incentives for

Canadian Red Meat and Poultry Processing Firms to Adopt Enhanced Food Safety Controls”, Food Control, 18: 1363 – 1371.

34. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., (2007), “Goal of Supplying Safer Food to Consumers and Role of the Legal System: Potential Failures”, Accountancy Journal, 5: 24 - 34.

35. Illipangamuwa, M. E. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2007), “Adoption of Integrated Pest

Management (IPM) Techniques in Coconut Cultivations in the Kurunegala District: Can We Make the “Lazy Man” an Innovator?”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3(3): 131 - 141.


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36. Kariyawasam, S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. Weerahewa (2007), “Use of Caswell’s

Classification on Food Quality Attributes to Assess Consumer Preferences Towards Fresh Milk in Tetra-Packed Containers”, Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3(1): 43 - 54.

37. Malkanthi, R. L. D. K., K. D. R. R. Silva, G. A. P. Chandrasekara and U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige (2007), “High Prevalence of Malnutrition and Household Food Insecurity in the Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming Sector”, Tropical Agriculture, 19: 136 - 149.

38. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2006), “An Economic Analysis on Spatial Integration of Regional Rice Markets in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics, 8 (1): 51 - 65.

39. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson (2006), “Use of Confirmatory Factor Analysis Techniques to Overcome the Problems of Subjectivity & Unobservability of Incentives”, Sri Lankan Journal of Applied Statistics, 7: 71 - 89.

40. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson (2006), “Economic Incentives for Firms to

Implement Enhanced Food Safety Controls: Case of the Canadian Red Meat and Poultry Processing Sector”, Review of Agricultural Economics, 28(4): 494 - 514.

41. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and A. Weersink (2006), “Adoption of a Wildlife Conservation Plan by Crop and Livestock Farms in Canada: What Farmer and Farm Characteristics Make a Difference”, Journal of Department of Wildlife Conservation, 01: 79 - 88.

42. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2006), “How Best the Market and the Government Can

Achieve the Goal of a Safer Food Supply? A Framework for Analysis”, Accountancy Journal, 4: 1 - 16.

43. Gajanayake, K. G. M. C. P. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and G. S. D. P. C. Ariyaratne

(2006), “Benefits, Costs and Constraints Associated with Adoption of a HACCP Metasystem: Experiences of First Movers in the Tea Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 43: 108 - 123.

44. Rajapakse, S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2005), “Fate of the Product Mix of a Firm in a Mandate to Adopt a Food Quality Metasystem: The Case of Adoption of the SLS in Fruit Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics, 7(1): 33 - 50.

45. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson (2005), “Economic Incentives for Food

Processors to Adopt Enhanced Food Safety Controls: Evidence from Canadian Red Meat and Poultry Processing Sector”, Tropical Agriculture, 17: 231 - 242.

46. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. (2005), “Provision of an Appropriate Level of Food Safety to

Consumers: Who Takes the Accountability?”, Accountancy Journal, Volume 3: 1 - 8.

47. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and A. Weersink (2004), “Factors Affecting the Adoption of Environmental Management Systems by Crop and Livestock Farms in Canada”, Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Economics, 6(1): 25 - 36.


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Working Papers / Book Chapters / Other Peer-Reviewed Articles

48. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., C. N. Peiris and D. K. Somaratne (2012). “Credit Transfer in Higher Education: Quest for a System for South Asia”. In: Proceedings of the Workshop on Re-creating and Re-positioning of Sri Lankan Universities to Meet Emerging Opportunities and Challenges in a Globalized Environment (Eds. Ranjith Senaratne and Sivanandam Sivasegaram). Ministry of Higher Education and University Grant Commission of Sri Lanka, pp. 201 - 215.

49. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama (2011), “Motives for Firms to Adopt

Solid Waste Management Controls: The Case of Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka” SANDEE Working Paper 60–11 (ISSN 1893-1891), South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics, PO Box 8975, EPC 1056, Kathmandu, Nepal.

50. Gunawardena, R. S. P. N., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, H. M. T.

Bandaranayake and P. A. H. N. Appuhamy (2011), “Assessing the Stakeholder Viewpoints on Privatization of Extension Services for the Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka”, Journal of the National Institute of Plantation Management, 25(2): 8 – 18.

51. Karunaratne, S. B. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2011), “Spatial Variability and Impact of Socio-Economics of Cashew Growers on the Levels of Adoption of Recommended Agro-Technologies in the Puttalam District”, Journal of the National Institute of Plantation Management, 25(1): 42 - 51.

52. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake (2010), “Tea Smallhoders’

Compliance to the Good Agricultural Practices Recommended by the TRI of Sri Lanka: A Situation Analysis”, Journal of the National Institute of Plantation Management, 24(2): 20 - 31.

53. Jayalath, K. V. N. N., P. M. E. K. Pathiraja, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and M. T. N. Fernando (2008). “Effect of Land Size on Productivity of Coconut Cultivations in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Investigation”. In: Proceedings of the Second Symposium on Plantation Crop Research – Export Competitiveness through Quality Improvements. (Eds. N. P. A. D. Nainanayake and J. M. D. T. Everard). Coconut Research Institute, Sri Lanka, pp. 368 - 376.

54. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. Deaton, M. Beaulieu and M. Trant, (2005).

“Effect of Urbanization on the Adoption of Environment Management Systems in Canadian Agriculture”, Agriculture and Rural Working Paper Series – No. 73, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Canada.

(FRENCH VERSION) Par Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. Deaton, M. Beaulieu, et M. Trant, “L’incidence de l’urbanisation sur l’adoption des systèmes de gestion de l’environnement dans l’agriculture canadienne”, A Documents de travail sur l’agriculture et le milieu rural – No. 73, Statistique Canada, Ottawa, Canada, May 2005.

55. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. Deaton, M. Beaulieu and M. Trant, (2005).

“The Urban-Rural Clash: Environment Management Systems on Canadian Farms”, VISTA – Catalogue No. 21-004-XIE, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Canada.

(FRENCH VERSION) Par Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. Deaton, M. Beaulieu, et M. Trant, “Le contraste entre les regions urbaines et rurales: Les systems


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de gestion environnementale dans les fermes du Canada”, REGARDS – N0 21-004-XIF au catalogue, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Canada, May 2005.

56. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson, (2003). “Assessing Economic Incentives for

Firms to Adopt Food Safety Controls: Case of the Ontario Meat Processing Industry”. In: Schiefer, G. and R. Rickert (Eds.). Quality Assurance, Risk Management and Environmental Control in Agriculture and Food Supply Networks. University of Bonn, Germany, pp. 141 - 162.

Research Communications – Overseas Conferences / Meetings

57. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. T. K. Herath, J. C. Edirisinghe, B. B. Goroggoda and S. N. Dissanayake, “Firms’ Realization of Expectations on Adopting a Food Safety and Quality Metasystem: What Can We Learn from Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, 8th Dubai International Food Safety Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 - 19 November 2013.

58. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, R. S. S. Ratnayake, A.

Wijesekara and S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, “Upgrading Value Chains of Nglected and Underutilized Plant Species Experience and Lessons Learnt in Sri Lanka”, 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species: for a Food-Secure Africa, Accra, Ghana, 25 - 27 September 2013.

59. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and Colin C. Peiris, “Enriching Induction Program for

Academic Staff in National Universities in Sri Lanka with an Outcome-based Assessment: A Success Story”, APQN Conference 2013, Asia Pacific Quality Network, CHINESE TAIPEI, 7 – 8 April 2013.

60. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama, “Motives Triggering Firms’ Voluntary Approaches Towards Environmental Regulation: Evidence from the Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, 19th Annual Conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE), University of Economics, Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, 27 - 30 June 2012.

61. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama, “Governing Environmental Behavior of

Firms Through Market Forces and Regulation: Case of Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Conference of the International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE), Guanabara Palace Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL, 16 – 19 June 2012.

62. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama, “Adoption of HACCP

Food Safety Metasystem by Agri-Food Processing Enterprises in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Assessment on Incentives for Firms to Act”, 22nd Annual International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Forum and Symposium, Le Royal Meridien Hotel, Shanghai, CHINA, 09 – 14 June 2012.

63. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U K., U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram,

R. P. L. Randeni, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Conservation and Management of Genetic Resources of Rice Wild Relatives of Sri Lanka: An Alternative Strategy Linking Conservation Policies and Sustainable Livelihoods”, The Economics of Ecosystem and Biodiversity (TEEB) Conference 2012, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Leipzig, GERMANY, 19 – 22 March 2012.


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64. Thibbotuwawa, R. M. M. I., B. L. D. S. Printhika, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Impact of Microfinance on Household Welfare: Assessing the Case of Samurdhi Program in Sri Lanka”, 56th Annual Conference of the Australian Agricultural & Resource Economics Society, Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, AUSTRALIA, 07 – 10 February 2012.

65. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama, “Firms’ Compliance to the National Strategies for Environmental Management and the Role of Managers’ Environmental Altruism: Case of Solid Waste Management in Food Processing Industry in Sri Lanka”, Sixth Biennial Conference of the Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE), Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, INDIA, 20 – 21 October 2011.

66. Malkanthi, R. L. D. K., K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Measuring

Household Food Security in Subsistence Paddy Farming Sector in Sri Lanka: Development of Household Food Insecurity Index (HFSI)”, 70th Summer Meeting of the Nutrition Society, University of Reading, Reading, UNITED KINGDOM, 04 – 06 July 2011.

67. Ratnayake, R. S. S., H. Kadupitiya, R. P. L. C. Randeni and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Prospecting of Wild, Neglected and Underutilized Fruit Species for Increasing Food Security, Nutrition and Economic Wealth of Livelihoods”, 2nd International Symposium on Underutilized Plant Species, Crops for the Future: Beyond Food Security, The Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, 27 June –01 July 2011

68. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Moving from

Orthodox Management to Intrapreneurship: An Empirical Assessment of Estate Managers in the Plantation Sector of Sri Lanka, “International Conference on Developing a Modern Entrepreneurial Society” (DAMES 11), Convention Centre, Abdul Rahaman University, Chennai, INDIA, 29 – 30 April 2011.

69. Dissanayake, D. R. R. W., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Financing the Entrepreneurship: A Success Story of Development of an Alternative Microfinance Scheme for Tea Smallholding Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, “International Conference on Developing a Modern Entrepreneurial Society” (DAMES 11), Convention Centre, Abdul Rahaman University, Chennai, INDIA, 29 – 30 April 2011.

70. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., J. M. M. Udugama and S. M. M. Ikram, “Voluntary Action of a Firm on Environment Management: An Empirical Assessment on Sri Lankan Food Processing Firms’ Response to the Private and Regulatory Incentives”, 55th Annual Conference of the Australian Agricultural & Resource Economics Society (AARES), Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, 08 – 11 February 2011.

71. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama, “Motives for Firms to Adopt Solid

Waste Management Controls: The Case of the Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, SANDEE@10 - International Conference, Kathmandu, NEPAL, 06 – 07 December 2010.

72. Weerakoon, W. R. W. M. A. P., N. R. Withana, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M.

Udugama, “Assessing the Willingness-To-Pay of Local and Foreign Visitors Towards Visitor Satisfaction and Sustainable Development of Hurulu Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka”, Economics and Environment Network Symposium, Australian National University, Canberra, AUSTRALIA, 22 – 24 November 2010.

73. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U K., U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, R. P. L. Randeni, R. S. S. Ratnayake

and J. M. M. Udugama, “Preferences of Plant Breeders, Policy Planners and People in Adjacent Communities to Conserve Genetic Resources of Wild Rice Relatives of Sri Lanka:


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An Economic Analysis”, 3rd International Rice Congress, Hanoi, VIETNAM, 8 – 12 November 2010.

74. Malkanthi, R. L. D. K., K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Prevalence of

Nutrition Insecurity in Rural Paddy Farming Households in Sri Lanka”, 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok, THAILAND, 04 – 09 October 2009.

75. Udugama, J. M. M., L. Randeni, R. S. S. Ratnayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “A Case

of Community Participation in Conserving Environment Through Indigenous Knowledge in Urban Areas of Sri Lanka”, International Conference on Human Ecology, Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM, 25 June – 03 July 2009.

76. Sumudu Kariyawasam, Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and Jeevika Weerahewa, “Assessing

Consumer Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Food Quality: The Case of Consumption of Tetra-packed Fresh Milk in Sri Lanka”, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society’s Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA, 25 – 28 May 2006.

77. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, B. Deaton and D. Ramirez, “Adoption of

Environmental Management Systems in Agriculture”, American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, UNITED STATES, 24 – 27 July 2005.

78. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., A. Weersink, M. Beaulieu and M. Trant, “Urbanization and

Adoption of Environmental Management Systems”, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, UNITED STATES, 6 – 8 July 2005.

79. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson, “Quantifying the Impact of Economic

Incentives on Firms Food Safety Responsiveness”, American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, UNITED STATES, 01 – 04 August 2004.

80. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson, “Quantifying the Impact of Economic

Incentives for Firms to Adopt Food Safety Controls”, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Annual Meeting, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA, 19 – 23 June 2004.

81. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson, “Measuring the Relative Contribution of

Individual Incentives on the Food Safety Responsive Behavior of Firms in the Food Processing Sector in Canada”, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Annual Meeting, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA, 19 – 23 June 2004.

82. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and A. Weersink, “Adjusting Livestock Production Practices to

Comply with Evolving Environmental Standards Associated with Urbanization”, Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Annual Meeting, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA, 19 – 23 June 2004.

83. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and S. Henson, “Managerial Incentives for Food Safety & Quality Management in the Meat Industry in Ontario”, American and Canadian Agricultural Economics Associations Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA, 27 – 30 July 2003.


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Research Communications – Conferences / Meetings / Symposium in Sri Lanka

In 2014

84. Chanika, W. W. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe, S. M.

M. Ikram and U A. D. P. Gunawardena, “A Stakeholder Analysis to Assess Preferences and Willingness-To-Pay for Management of Rice Wild Relatives in Sri Lanka”, 18th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, Organized by: Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Held at: MAS Fabric Park, Thulhiriya, 10 – 11 January 2014.

85. Herath, H .M. R. A., S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, R. D. N. Debarawatta, U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, L. Weerasooriya and B. Wijerathne, “Sustainable Cities Through Urban Agriculture: Case of Developing Production and Socio-Economic Environment Within the Kurunegala Municipal Council Limits”, 18th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, Organized by: Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Held at: MAS Fabric Park, Thulhiriya, 10 – 11 January 2014.

86. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Firms’ Realization of Their Expectations of Adopting Food

safety and Quality Metasystems: Final Call for an extensive economic Assessment”, International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2014), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 09 – 10 January 2014.

87. Perera, H. S. R., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Role of Regulation for

Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka: A Discriminant Analysis Based on Panel Data”, International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2014), Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 09 – 10 January 2014.

In 2013

88. Waduge, T. D., J. C. Edirisinghe, A. P. S. Fernando, H. M. L. K. Herath and U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige. “Labour and Weather Related Risks in Smallholder Rubber Production: Evidence from Kalutara District”, 6th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20th December 2013.

89. Kumara, L. G. D. P., J. C. Edirisinghe, A. P. S. Fernando, H. M. L. K. Herath and U. K.

Jayasinghe-Mudalige. “Issues Encountered by Smallholder Rubber growers in producing Higher Grades of Ribbed Smoked Sheets in Kalutara District: A beysian Belief Network (BBN) Approach”, 6th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 20th December 2013.

90. Weerasekara, N. D. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. T. K. Herath, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath “Food Safety Responsiveness of Bottled Water Manufacturers: An Empirical Investigation”, 2nd Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC – 2013), University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 13 – 14 December 2013.


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91. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, D. R. R. W. Dissanayake and J. M. F. Nushri, “A Little Less Conversation and A Little More Action: Conducting Management Practical Sessions for Agriculture Undergraduates", ASAIHL International Conference 2013, Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning, University Grants Commission, University of Kelaniya and University of Colombo, BMICH, Colombo, 05 – 07 December 2013.

92. Saheeka, R. F., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. M. C. M. Attanayake “Consumer Perceptions of Attributes of Food Quality: An Empirical Investigation Based on Dairy Products”, 2nd Annual International Research Conference, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 4 – 5 December 2013.

93. Wasana, H. H. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. T.

K. Herath and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Determinants of Post HACCP Implementation Behavior in terms of Willingness to Adopt Newer Food Safety Metasystems: Case of Sri Lankan Agri-food Processing Sector", Annual Academic Sessions 2013, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 November 2013.

94. Madanayake, J. S. M., J. M. M. Udugama and Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K, “What Drives

Firms to Act Positively on Environmental Quality Overtime? Evidence Based on Panel Data from Sri Lankan Agri-Food Processing Sector”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2013), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 28th November 2013.

95. Gamhewage, B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, M. S. S. Mendis, D. A. M.

Perera, J. M. M. Udugama and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Production and Marketing Policies in Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka: The Farmer Perceptions”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2013), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 28th November 2013.

96. D. M. C. S. Dasanayake, S. M. M. Ikram, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama and

J. C. Edirisinghe, “Exploring the Nature of Marketing Innovation: Case of Agribusiness Sector in Sri Lanka”, 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya 22 – 23 November 2013.

97. Bandara, E. G. C. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, A. M. C. M. Attanayake and J. C. Edirisinghe “Has the Food and Agriculture Sector Played Its Intended Role in Socio-Economic Development of Sri Lanka? An Empirical Investigation”, Annual Symposium 2013, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, 22 – 23 August 2013.

98. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M.

T. K. Herath, “Firms’ Insights on Expected Benefits of Adoption of a Food Safety Metasystem: Case of Agri-food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka", Annual Academic Sessions 2012, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 February 2013.

99. Saranga, D. M. D. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram J. C.

Edirisinghe, G. H. I. Anjalee, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Exploring the Preferences of Environmental Managers for Management of Wild Rice Relatives Protection Sites in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka", Annual Academic Sessions 2012, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 February 2013.

100. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, G. H. I. Anjalee, S. M. M. Ikram, J. C.

Edirisinghe, S. N. Dissanayake and H. P. A. Chandana, “Assessing the Preferences of Urban


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Communities Adjacent to the Wild Rice Relatives Sites in Sri Lanka for Sustainable Conservation”, 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th February 2013.

101. Goroggoda, B. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. T.

K. Herath, J. C. Edirisinghe and S. N. Dissanayake, “HACCP Certified Firms in the Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka: Do They Realize What They Expect?”, 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th February 2013.

102. Lakmali, W. A. S., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, A. P. S. Fernando and S. M. M. Ikram, “Forest Dependence and Sustenance of Rural Livelihoods: Evidence from the Dry Zone Communities in Sri Lanka”, 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th February 2013.

103. Weerakkody, W. P. K. L., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. P. S. Fernando, “Adoption of Solid Waste Management Practices by Agri-Food Processing Firms in Sri Lanka: Exploring the Dynamic Role of Market-Based Incentives Using Panel Data”, 3rd

Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th February 2013.

104. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige, “Impact of Consumer Demographics on Conspicuous Consumption Motives: Evidence from an Urban Consumer Setting in Sri Lanka”, YSF Symposium 2012 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 18 January 2013.

105. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige, “Young Professionals’

Perceptions on Status Conveying Goods: Surveying Insurance Industry on the Use of Autompbiles”, YSF Symposium 2012 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 18 January 2013.

106. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Firms’ Environmental Altruism as a

Motivator of Managing Environmental Quality overtime: Exploring the Case of Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, YSF Symposium 2012 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 18 January 2013.

107. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige, “A Scientific and Logical Review of Literature to Trace the Roots of Conspicuous Consumption and Its Evolution”, 4th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 12 – 13 January 2013.

108. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige, “The Effect of Socially Visible Goods on Social Standing of Consumers: An Investigation Based on the Theory of Conspicuous Consumption, 4th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 12 – 13 January 2013.


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109. Silva, W. G. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Urban Consumer Perceptions on Quality Attributes of Liquid Food products: An Empirical Analysis Based on Multidimensional Scaling Approach, 4th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 12 – 13 January 2013.

110. Weerasooriya, L., S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama and B. Wijerathne, “Exploring the Production and Socio-Economic Environment to Promote Urban Agriculture Within Kurunegala City, 4th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 12 – 13 January 2013.

In 2012

111. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Innovation in

Agribusiness: Insights From a Case Study Based Exploration of Leading Companies in Sri Lanka “, International Research Conference on Management & Finance. Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 14th December 2012.

112. Chandana, H. P. A., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. N. Dissanayake, J. M. M. Udugama, G.

H. I. Anjalee, J. C. Edirisinghe and S. M. M. Ikram, “Eliciting Preferences and Marginal Willingness-To-Pay of Urban Communities Adjacent to Wild Rice Relatives Sites in Sri Lanka for Sustainable Conservation”, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 15th November 2012.

113. Goroggoda, B. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. N. Dissanayake, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. T. K. Herath, “Firms’ Realization of Their Expectations on Adoption of an Enhanced Food Safety Metasystem: Exploring the Case of HACCP Certified Agri-Food Processing Firms in Sri Lanka”, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 15th November 2012.

114. Weerakkody, W. P. K. I., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama and A. P. S. Fernando, “Role of Market-based Incentives for Agri-Food Processing Firms to Adopt Solid Waste Management Practices: An Analysis Based on Panel Data”, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 15th November 2012.

115. Kumara, L. G. D. P., J. C. Edirisinghe, A. P. S. Fernando, H. M. L. K. Herath and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Issues Encouraged by Smallholder Rubber Growers in Producing Higher Grades of Ribbed Smoked Sheets in Kalutara District: A Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) Approach”, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 15th November 2012.

116. Waduge, T. D., J. C. Edirisinghe, A. P. S. Fernando, H. M. L. K. Herath and U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige, “Labor and Weather Related Risks in Smallholder Rubber Production: Evidence from Kalutara District”, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 15th November 2012.

117. Perera, A. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. Patabandhige. “Status With Conspicuous

Goods: The Role of Modern Housing”, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2012, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7, 13 – 14 November 2012.


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118. Karandagoda, N. W., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige. “Exploring the Impact of Food Safety Standards on Global Tea Trade: A Gravity Model Based Approach”, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2012, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7, 13 – 14 November 2012.

119. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and H .M.

T. K. Herath, “Implementing an Enhanced Food Safety Metasystem: Conceptualization and Empirical Examination of Intended Benefits for Agri-Food Processing Firms in Sri Lanka”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment (ISAE 2012), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 29th November 2012.

120. Lakmali, W. A. S., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U A. D. P. Gunawardena,

A. P. S. Fernando and S. M. M. Ikram, “Integration of Forestry Sector Contribution to the System of National Accounts in Sri Lanka: Evidence from Household Utilization of Non-Timber Forest Products in the Dry Zone”, 16th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 16 – 17 November 2012.

121. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, A.

Wijesekara, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Thematic Areas Linking Climate Change and Agrobiodiversity: Stakeholder Analysis from an Agroeconomic Point of View”, 1st International Research Conference (IRCHS – 2012), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 8 – 9 November 2012.

122. K. S. L. Abeykoon, S. M. M. Ikram, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe and S. N.

Dissanayake, “Facets, Features and Forms of Firm-level Innovation in the Agribusiness Sector of Sri Lanka”, International Research Conference (JUICE), University of Jaffna, 20 – 21 July 2012.

123. Aththanayake, W. K. A. M. D. S., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka: Triggering the Firms’ Compliance to Environmental Regulation, International Research Conference (JUICE), University of Jaffna, 20 – 21 July 2012.

124. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, R. P. L. Randeni, R. S. S.

Ratnayake, H. Kadupitiya and G. Gamage, “Management of Biological Invasions: Bringing Economics into the Foray”, Conservation Sri Lanka 2012, The Institute of Biology Sri Lanka and The Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment, Sausiripaya, Wijerama Road, Colombo 07, 6th July 2012.

125. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., C. N. Peiris and D. K. Somaratne, “Credit Transfer in Higher

Education: Quest for a System for South Asia”, Workshop on: Re-creating and Re-positioning Sri Lankan Universities to Meet Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in a Globalized Environment" - University Grants Commission, Sands Beach Hotel, Wadduwa, 18 – 19 June 2012.

126. Koralage, N. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama, “Management of Invasive Alien Species in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Assessment on Social Perceptions of Environmental Managers”, 18th Annual Scientific Sessions - Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR), Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 07, 17 – 18 May 2012


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127. Attanapola, W. M. L. K., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Determinants of the Consumption of Functional Ingredients: Evidence from the Professionals Living in Urban Areas in Kurunegala District”, Annual Sessions – Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo, 28 – 29 January 2012.

128. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Innovation in

Agribusinesses in Sri lanka: A Synthesis of Contemporary Issues, Emerging Concepts and Empirical Revelations”, YSF Symposium 2011 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 27 January 2012.

129. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Exploring the Driving Forces for Businesses to Go Green: Case of Solid Waste Management in the Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, YSF Symposium 2011 – Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC), Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, Colombo 7, 27 January 2012.

In 2011

130. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., J. M. M. Udugama and S. M. M. Ikram, “Use of Structural

Equation Modeling Techniques to Overcome the Empirical Issues Associated with Quantification of Attitudes and Perceptions”, International Statistics Conference, Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka, Waters Edge, Battaramulla, 28 – 30 December 2011.

131. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, A. Wijesekara, R. S. S.

Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Climate Change & Agrobiodiversity Through Agroeconomic Lens: Derivation of Thematic Areas in the Sri Lankan Context”, International Symposium on Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 20 – 21 December 2011.

132. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, T. A. Jayalath, S. J. B. A.

Jayasekara, A. Wijesekara, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Exploring Livelihood Assets and Strategies to Overcome Impacts of Climate Change in Rural Agricultural Systems in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka”, International Symposium on Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 20 – 21 December 2011.

133. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. C. Edirisinghe. “Innovation in the

Agribusiness Sector of Sri Lanka: Exploring the Firm’s Perspective”, 5th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Oak-Ray Regency, Kandy, 16th December 2011.

134. Rodrigo, E. L. R., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M, Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, J. C. Edirisinghe and R. S. S. Ratnayaka. “Stakeholder Preferences for Sustainable Utilization of Protection Areas of Wild Rice Relatives in the Puttalam District: Choice Experiment with Environment Management Officers in Sri Lanka”, 5th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Oak-Ray Regency, Kandy, 16th December 2011.

135. Karandagoda, N. W., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige. “Do Food Safety Standards Hinder Global Tea Exports? An Analysis based on Gravity Model Approach”, 5th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Oak-Ray Regency, Kandy, 16th December 2011.


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136. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Leadership in the Context of Plantation Sector of Sri Lanka: An Empirical Investigation on the Style, Behavior and Perspectives of Estate Managers”, 8th International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 8 – 9 December 2011.

137. Aththanayake, W. K. A. M. D. S., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Pushing Non-Adopters Towards Environmental Compliance: Case of Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, 67th Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 7, 05 – 09 December 2011.

138. Jayalath, T. A., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, A. Wijesekara, R. S. S. Rathnayake and G. Gamage, “Transforming Livelihood Assets into Sustainable Livelihood Strategies: Exploring the Case of Rural Agricultural Systems in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka” Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session, University of Jaffna, 16th November 2011.

139. Ghanasena, D. D. T. L., S. M. M. Ikram, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Do Sri Lankan Agribusiness Possess Organizational Culture to Foster Innovation? Evidence from an Empirical Analysis”, National Research Symposium on Agricultural Extension and Organizational Management, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 14th November 2011.

140. Gunawardena, R. S. P. N., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, H. M. T. Bandaranayake and P. A. H. N. Appuhamy, “Privatization of Extension Services: Assessing the Stakeholder Viewpoints of Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka”, National Symposium on Undergraduate Research in Agricultural Extension and Organizational Management, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 03rd September 2010.

141. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama, “Assessing the Dynamics of a Firm’s Incentive-base on Its Food Safety Responsiveness: Adoption of HACCP by Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 09th November 2011.

142. Abeykoon, K. S. L., S. M. M. Ikram, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. C. Edirisinghe, “Innovation from the Firms’ Perspective: An Exploratory Qualitative Assessment of Leading Agribusiness Enterprises in Sri Lanka”, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 09th November 2011.

143. Ikram, S. M. M., J. M. M. Udugama, A. ,. I. P. Jayawardena, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, A.

P. S. Fernando, R. S. S. Rathnayake and G. Gamage, “Management of Aquatic Invasive Plants in Dry Zone Tank Habitats: Exploring the Primary Stakeholder Perceptions”, 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 28 – 29 October 2011.

144. Abeykoon, K. S. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Firms’ Strategic Response to Innovation: An Exploratory Research Based on Agribusiness in Sri Lanka”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 16th September 2011.


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145. Aththanayake, W. K. A. M. D. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. N. Dissanayake and J. M.

M. Udugama, “What Incentives Trigger Firms to be Adopters of Environmental Controls? Evidence from Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 16th September 2011.

146. Jayawardena, A. M. I. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. P. S. Fernando, “Assessing Stakeholder Perceptions on Aquatic Invasive Plants: Case of Lunuwewa Tank Habitat in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 16th September 2011.

147. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama, “Effect of Changing Incentive-base of a Firm on Adoption of Food Safety Controls: Case of Dairy Processing Sector in Sri Lanka", Annual Academic Sessions 2011, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, 14 – 15 September 2011.

148. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, R. P. L. C. Randeni, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity to Improve Nutrition Security and Livelihoods: A Marketing Approach for Underutilized Plant Species in Sri Lanka", Annual Symposium 2011, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, 18 – 19 August 2011.

149. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, R. P. L. C. Randeni, R. S. S. Ratnayake, H. Kadupitiya and G. Gamage, “Social Perceptions on Aquatic Plant Invasions: Exploring the Case of Lunuwewa Tank Habitat”, 17th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency Auditorium, Colombo 15, 19 – 20 May 2011.

150. Mukarrama, M. M. F., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram and S. N. Dissanayake, “Household Food Security of Muslim Fishing Community in the Beruwala Divisional Secretariat Division of Sri Lanka“, 17th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, National Aquatic Resources Research & Development Agency Auditorium, Colombo 15, 19 – 20 May 2011.

151. Maqwool, A. K. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Role of Social Networks in Paddy Farming Communities on the Formation of Ethnic Occupational Niches: An Empirical Investigation Based on the Ampara District”, International Symposium on Post‐War Economic Development Through Science, Technology and Management, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, 19th April 2011.

152. J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, R. P. L. C.

Randeni, R. S. S. Rathnayake, S. M. M. Ikram and G. Gamage, “Willingness to Conserve the Natural Ecosystems: Case of Conservation of Wild Rice Relatives of Sri Lanka”, 4th National Geography Conference, Department of Geography, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 11 – 12 March 2011.

153. Ikram, S. M. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Risks, Threats and

Disruption to Business: Assessing the Perceptions of Estate Managers of the Plantation Sector in Sri Lanka”, Symposium on Disaster: Reduction, Mitigation and Management, Geological Society of Sri Lanka (GSSL), Institute of Fundamental Studies (IFS), Kandy, 25 – 26 February 2011.


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In 2010

154. Maqwool, A. K. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Role of Social

Networks on the Formation of Ethnic Occupational Niches: Case of Paddy Farming Sector in the Ampara District in Sri Lanka”, 9th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 17 - 18 December 2010.

155. Ikram, S. M. M, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M, Udugama. “Determinants of Food

Safety Responsiveness of Sri Lankan Dairy and Tea Firms: Exploring the Case of Adoption of HACCP”, 4th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Peradeniya, 17th December 2010.

156. Herath, H. M. T. K. J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige. “Role of Socially

Responsible Product Attributes in Food Marketing: A Empirical Investigation Based on Urban Women Consumers in Sri Lanka”, 4th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Peradeniya, 17th December 2010.

157. Printhika, B. L. D. S., R. M. M. I. Thibbotuwewa, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M, Udugama. “Impact of Social Safety Nets on Household Welfare: Assesssing the Case of Samurdhi Poverty Alleviation Program in Sri Lanka”, 4th Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, Peradeniya, 17th December 2010.

158. Kasthuri, K. A. C., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. P. S. Fernando,

“Expanding Economic Opportunities of Rural Women in Agriculture: Lessons Learnt from Microfinance Program of the Samurdhi Social Safety Net”, 66th Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 3, 06 – 10 December 2010.

159. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, S. Jayakody and R. S. S.

Ratnayake “Social Perceptions of the Impacts of Invasive Alien Species: A Call for an Economic Research Agenda”. 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 26 – 27 November 2010.

160. Udugama, J. M. M and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Role of Environment Regulation on Firms’ Private Action Towards Environmental Quality: Case of Non-Adoption of Solid Waste Management Practices by Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, In: Proceedings of the 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium (pp. 139 – 144), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 26 – 27 November 2010.

161. Yasarathne, R. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Strategic

Responses of Livestock Farmers to Climate Change: A Case of Dairy Cattle Farms in the Intermediate Zone of Sri Lanka”, 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 26 – 27 November 2010.

162. Dissanayake, D. R. R. W., T. P. S. R. Guruge, J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, R. P. L. C. Randeni, S. M. M. Ikram and R. S. S. Rathnayake, “Exploring the Role of Government Officials in the Puttalam District For Setting Priorities for Conservation of Wild Rice Relatives in Sri Lanka”, 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 26 – 27 November 2010.


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163. Weerakoon, W. R. W. M. A. P., N. R. P. Withana and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Recreational Use, Improvement of Eco-tourism Facilities and Environment Conservation of Hurulu Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka: An Application of Travel Cost and Contingent Valuation Method”, 15th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 26 – 27 November 2010.

164. Anjali, G. H. I., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Firm’s Non-compliance

to Regulation and Environmental Altruism of Decision Makers: What Can We Learn from Solid waste Management in Food Processing Industry in Sri Lanka” International Symposium, University of Ruhuna, 16th November 2010.

165. Kiriella, K. G. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama and S. N.

Dissanayake, “Effect of Changing Incentive-base of Firms on Food Quality Assurance: Case of Dairy Processing Sector in Sri Lanka” International Symposium, University of Ruhuna, 16th November 2010.

166. Weerakoon, W. R. W. M. A. P., N. R. Withana, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M.

Udugama, “Capturing the Market for Ecotourism: Estimating the Optimum Entry Charges for the Hurulu Eco Park in Sri Lanka Towards Development and Conservation” International Symposium, University of Ruhuna, 16th November 2010.

167. Weerakoon, W. R. W. M. A. P., N. R. P. Withana, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M.

Udugama, “Visitors’ Perceptions Towards Improvement of Eco-tourism Facilities and Environmental Conservation of Hurulu Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka, Annual Research Conference, University of Jaffna, 15th November 2010.

168. Herath, H. M. T. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Consumer

Preferences for Socially responsible Food Production Attributes: An Empirical Analysis Based on Urban Supermarket Setting in Sri Lanka” Vavuniya Campus Annual Research Session, University of Jaffna, 27th October 2010.

169. Ikram, S. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Economics of Food Safety and Quality Assurance: An Objective Assessment of Sri Lankan Agri-Food Processing Firms’ Incentives to Adopt HACCP”. Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Economic Association, Centre for Banking Studies, Rajagiriya, 15 – 16 October 2010.

170. Yasarathne, R. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Determinants of

Small-Scale Cattle Farmer Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation: A Multinomial Choice Analysis”. Second National Symposium on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation”, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, 13 – 14 October 2010.

171. Pathiraja, P. M. E. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, H. T. R. Wijesekara, P. A. Henry Nimal

Appuhamy and L. C. P. Fernando, “Incidence of Weligama Leaf Wild and Leaf Rot Diseases in Southern Sri Lanka”. Third Symposium on Plantation Crop Research – Stakeholder Empowerment through Technological Advances, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, 30th September and 01st October 2010.

172. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and J. M. M. Udugama, “Economic Incentives for Firms to Act

on Environmental Quality: Case of Adoption of Solid Waste Management Practices by the Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Academic Staff Research Sessions, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 21st September 2010.


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173. Perera, A. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Education and Poverty in the Rural Households in Sri Lanka: Evidence from the Kurunegala District”, Academic Staff Research Sessions, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 21st September 2010.

174. Gunawardena, R. S. P. N., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, H. M. T.

Bandaranayake and P. A. H. N. Appuhamy, “Privatization of Extension Services: Assessing the Stakeholder Viewpoints of Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka”, National Symposium on Undergraduate Research in Agricultural Extension and Organizational Management, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 03rd September 2010.

175. Kasthuri, K. A. C., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama and A. P. S. Fernando, “Microfinance and Its Impact on Women Entrepreneurship Development: A Study of Samurdhi Recipients in Kurunegala District”, 3rd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 26 – 28 August 2010.

176. Udugama, J. M. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and W. A. T. D. Wijesooriya, “Firms’

Compliance to Environmental Regulation and the Role of Market-based Incentives: Case of Adoption of Waste Management Controls by Food Processing Firms in Sri Lanka”, 3rd

International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 26 – 28 August 2010.


Udugama, “Assessing the Willingness-To-Pay by Foreign Tourists for Recreational Use of Hurulu Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka: An Application of Contingency Valuation Method”, 3rd

International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 26 – 28 August 2010.

178. Kasthuri, K. A. C., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. P. S. Fernando, “Effect of

Microfinance Component of Samurdhi Program on Empowering the Rural Women in Agriculture: An Empirical Analysis Based on the Kurunegala District”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 04th June 2010.

179. Kiriella, K. G. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Effect of Changes to

the Incentive-base on the State of Adoption of HACCP Food Safety Metasystem in Dairy Processing Firms in Sri Lanka: A Panel Data Analysis”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 04th June 2010.

180. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, J. M. M. Udugama, R. P. L. C.

Randeni, G. Gamage and R. S. S. Rathnayake, “Economic Valuation of CWR of Sri Lanka: Use of Choice Modeling Experiments to Assess the Preferences of Selected Stakeholders for Conservation and Management of Wild Rice Relatives” Final Stakeholder Symposium of the Crop Wild Relatives Project, Hotel Topaz, Kandy, 26 – 27 April 2010.

181. U. A. D. P. Gunawardena, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., D. K. L. K. Senadheera, J. M.

M. Udugama, R. P. L. C. Randeni, G. Gamage and R. S. S. Rathnayake, “Institutional and Policy Options for Conservation of Crop Wild Relatives of Sri Lanka: Case of Application of Analytic Hierarchy Process to Evaluate Conservation Options for Management of Wild Rice Relatives” Final Stakeholder Symposium of the Crop Wild Relatives Project, Hotel Topaz, Kandy, 26 – 27 April 2010.


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182. Nushri, J. M. F., Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K. Pathiraja, “An Empirical Approach to Examine the Relationships between Import Tariffs for Edible Oils and Exchange Rates Risk on the Availability of Raw Coconuts for Desiccated Processing Industry in Sri Lanka”, The 12th International Conference on Sri Lanka Studies, the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka and the Open University of Sri Lanka, 18 – 20 March 2010.

183. Tennakoon, T. M. S. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Consumer Trust and Practices on

Diverse Sources of Food Safety Information: An Empirical Investigation Based on Urban Consumers in Sri Lanka “, In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Mass Media Studies (pp. 80 – 90) (Eds. T. Weerasinghe et al.). Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 12th March 2010.

184. Bandara, B. M. D. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K.

Pathiraja, “Assessing the Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility on Agricultural Exports: Case of Desiccated Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka “, Proceedings of the International Statistics Conference - 2010, Applied Statistics Association of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, 8 – 9 January 2010.

In 2009

185. Priyadharshani, T., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Discriminant Analysis to Differentiate Adopters of a Waste Management System from Non-adopters: What Incentives Matter for Agri-Food Processing Firms Decision?” 14th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 18 – 19 December 2009.

186. Dissanayake, R., S. Guruge, J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. A. D. P.

Gunawardena, R. P. L. C. Randeni and R. S. S. Rathnayake, “Economic Valuation of Conservation of Genetic Resources of Wild Rice Relatives: Assessing the Preferences of Adjacent Community for Conserving Oryza granulata in the Wavulpane Area”, 14th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 18 – 19 December 2009.

187. Guruge, S., R. Dissanayake, J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. A. D. P.

Gunawardena, R. P. L. C. Randeni and R. S. S. Rathnayake, “Assessing the Preferences of Plant Breeders for Utilization, Benefit Sharing and Prioritization of Conservation of Wild Rice Relatives in Sri Lanka”, 14th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 18 – 19 December 2009.

188. Karunaratne, S. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and G. C. B. Gunawardhana, “Do

Recommended Agro-Technologies for Cashew Become a Reality? An Empirical Investigation Based on Cashew Cultivations in the Puttalam District”. In: Proceedings of the Cashew Research Workshop: “Recent Developments in Cashew Research” (pp. 18 – 23) (Eds. D. P. S. T. D. Attanayake and S. J. B. A. Jayasekara). University Grants Commission and Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Mgt., Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 20th November 2009.

189. Mangika, T. P. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K. Pathiraja

“Technical Efficiency of Coconut Production in the Coconut Triangle of Sri Lanka”, 3rd Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Hector Kobbakaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, 02nd October 2009.

190. Reginald, R. T., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and M. R. Motha, “Preferential Segmentation of

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Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Hector Kobbakaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, 02nd October 2009.

191. Wijesooriya, W. A. T. D, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. Dissanayake and J. M. M. Udugama

“Firms’ Compliance to Environmental Standards: Case of Small and Medium-scale Food Processing Sector”, 3rd Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agric. Economics Association, Hector Kobbakaduwa Agrarian Research & Training Institute, 02nd October 2009.

192. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Strengths of Market and Non-Market Incentives

Towards Waste Management at a Food Processing Firm in Sri Lanka”, 1st National Symposium on Natural Resources Management, Dept. of Natural Resources Management, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 29 – 30 August 2009.

193. Wijesooriya, W. A. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Small and

Medium Scale Firms’ Compliance to Environmental Standards: Assessing the Case of Adoption of Solid and Liquid Waste Management Controls by the Food Processing Firms in the North-Western Province of Sri Lanka”, Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th May 2009.

194. Maddumagamage, C., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Motives for

Firms to be Compliant with Environmental Standards: Case of Adoption of Recommended Waste Management Controls by the Food Processing Firms in the Western Province of Sri Lanka”, Research Symposium - 2009, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 07th May 2009.

195. Senaratne, P. U. H., R. L. D. K. Malkanthi, K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Dietary Diversity as a Proxy Indicator of Nutritional Adequacy of Children in the Rural Paddy Farming Families in Sri Lanka”, 6th Food and Nutrition Symposium, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 06th May 2009.

196. Niranga, H. A. G., R. L. D. K. Malkanthi, K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Food and Nutrition Security in the Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming Sector in Sri Lanka and Use of Geographic Information System for Mapping Food and Nutrition Insecurity”, 6th Food and Nutrition Symposium, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 06th May 2009.

197. Malkanthi, L. R. D. K., P. U. H. Senaratne, K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Dietary Diversity and Energy Adequacy of Children in the Rural Farming Families in Sri Lanka”, Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society -2009, Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, Hotel Taj, Colombo, 23 – 24 January 2009.

198. Krishanthi, D. P. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and T. D. Marawila, “Assessing

Inefficiencies in Price Determination of Rice in Sri Lanka: Econometric Inverse Demand Model Approach”, Proceedings of the International Statistics Conference-2009, Applied Statistics Association of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, 9 – 10 January 2009.

In 2008

199. Hettiarachchi, N. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Impact of

Education and Migration on Poverty: Empirical Investigation on Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming in Anuradhapura and Galle Districts in Sri Lanka”, Abstracts of Final Year Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 2008.


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200. Mukarrama, M. M. F., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Status of Food

Security at Household Level in Poor Marine Fishing Sector in Muslim Community: A Case Study in Beruwala DS Division”, Abstracts of Final Year Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 2008.

201. Perera, W. D. C., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Adoption of In-Plant

Pollution Control Techniques by Small and Medium-scale Enterprises: Case of Food Processing Sector in the North-Western Province”, Abstracts of Final Year Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 2008.

202. Suriyabandara, N. N., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and Y. M. Wickramasinghe, “Assessing

the Motives for Firms to Adiopt Solid Waste Controls: Case of Fruit and Vegetable Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Abstracts of Final Year Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura, 2008.

203. Ariyarathne, M. K. R., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and P. N. Wickramanayake, “Socio

Economic Impacts of Seasonal Closure of the Inlet of Chilaw Lagoon on the Livelihood of Fishing Community”, 13th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 December 2008.

204. De Alwis, A. E. N. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige “Richness of a Country and Its

Responsiveness Towards the Environment: A Cross Country Comparison”, 13th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 December 2008.

205. Gunawardhana, G. C. B., S. B. Karunaratne and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige “Assessing the

Spatial Variability of Level of Adoption of Recommended Technologies by Cashew Growers in Sri Lanka”, 13th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 December 2008.

206. Perera, W. D. C., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. Dissanayake,

“Adoption of In-Plant Pollution Control Techniques by Small and Medium-scale Enterprises: Case of Food Processing Sector in the North-Western Province”, 13th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 December 2008.

207. Pathiraja, P. M. E. K., K. V. N. N. Jayalath, W. P. T. D. Weerawardena and U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige, “Fragmenting Coconut Lands in Sri Lanka: Do Owners Show Adverse Selection and Moral Hazard Behavior?”, 13th International Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 27 – 28 December 2008.

208. Rajapaksha, R. M. C. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake,

“Building Tea Industry in Sri Lanka to Meet Global Food Quality Standards: Is Tea Smallholding Sector Ready to Take the Challenge?”, 7th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 10 - 11th December 2008.

209. Wijesinghe, W. A. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Adoption in HACCP in Dairy

Processing Sector in Sri Lanka: Do Firms Act Voluntarily When Regulation is Ill-defined?”, 64th Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 3, 01 – 06 December 2010.


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210. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., B. C. P. Perera and J. M. M. Udugama, “Environmental Quality and Firms’ Motivation for Action: Case of Desiccated Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka”, Vavunia Campus Annual Research Session, University of Jaffna, 11th November 2008.

211. Somarathne, G. S. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Psychological Determinants of

Consumer Reactions to Food Risk Communication: Case of Potential Contamination of Meat and Fish Products”, National Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, 23 – 24 October 2008.

212. Perera, K. N. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and H. Shanmugasuntharam, “Assessing the

Determinants of Optimism and Pessimism Dimensions of Consumer Confidence on Food Safety”, 2nd Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 03rd October 2008.

213. Tennakoon, T. M. S. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Selection of

Food Safety Information Sources in Sri Lanka”, 2nd Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 03rd October 2008.

214. Kanuwana, K. P. N. G. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “HACCP and Tea Processing Sector

in Sri Lanka: Effect of Market and Non-Market Incentives for Adoption”, International Conference on Social Sciences, Sri Lanka – 2008 (ICCSL), University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 18 – 20 July 2008.

215. Sajeewani, K. G. L., J. C. Edirisinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Human Well-being

in South Asia: An Empirical Analysis Based on Macroeconomic Indicators Affecting Food Security”, International Conference on Social Sciences – 2008 (ICCSL), University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 18 – 20 July 2008.

216. Athukorala, A. R. J., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, “Integrating

Consumer Preferences on Food Quality with Agronomy Research: Use of Kano Analytical Methods to Assess the Case of Developing a New Pumpkin Variety”, 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 08 – 12 July 2008.

217. Gunawardena, A. U. H. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Use of Historical Production Data

to Forecast Province-wide Performance of the Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka: Can We Realize the Predictions?”, 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 08 – 12 July 2008.

218. Hettiarachchi, N. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, H. Shanmugasuntharam and S.

Dissanayake, “Impact of Education and Migration on Poverty: Case of the Rural Subsistance Paddy Farming Sector in Sri Lanka”, 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 08 – 12 July 2008.

219. Jayalatharachchi, M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Compliance of Agribusiness

Enterprises to Regulation: Contemporary Issues and Constraints Faced by Fruit and Diary Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 08 – 12 July 2008.


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220. Rathnayake, R. M. G. E. L. K., S. M. E. K. Thilakarathne, R. L. D. K. Malkanthi, K. D. R. R. Silva, G. A. P. Chandrasekara and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Household Food and Nutrition Security in the Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming Sector in Sri Lanka”, 5th Food and Nutrition Symposium, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila (NWP), 13th March 2008.

In 2007

221. Atukorala, C. H., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. D. R. R. Silva and G. A. P. Chandrasekara, “Applicability of Rasch Model to Assess the Status of Food Security of Subsistence Paddy Farming Households in the Kegalle and Gampaha Districts in Sri Lanka”, 1st Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 20 – 21 December 2007.

222. Hewavitharana, N. U. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Perceptions

Towards the Performance of Food System: The Case of Bakery Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, 1st Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 20 – 21 December 2007.

223. Perera, P. C. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Information Seeking

Behavior on Food and Nutrition in the North Western Province in Sri Lanka”, 1st Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 20 – 21 December 2007.

224. Fernando, W. J. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Use of Semantic Differential Analysis to

Assess Consumer Perceptions on Food Quality: The Case of Fresh and Powder Milk Products in Sri Lanka”, 1st Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, 20 – 21 December 2007.

225. Peiris, N. E. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Empirical Investigation on Factors Affecting the Performance of Food System for Processed Fruits & Vegetables in Sri Lanka”, 63rd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 3, 03 – 08 December 2007.

226. Kularathne, S. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Exploring the Motives for Small &

Medium-Scale Fruit & Vegetable Processors in Sri Lanka to Adopt a System of HACCP at the Firm”, 63rd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 3, 03 – 08 December 2007.

227. Premarathne, R. G. J. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and K. G. M. C. P .B. Gajanayake, “Use of

Up-Country Tea Plantations as Nature Tourism Sites: How Can We Magnetize Local Visitors?”, 12th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 30 November – 01 December 2007.

228. Rajapakse, R. M. C. L. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and K. G. M. C. P .B. Gajanayake, “Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices by Tea Small Holders in Sri Lanka: Do They (Ready to) Follow TRI Recommendations?”, 12th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 30 November – 01 December 2007.

229. Vithana, N. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Public Perceptions of Risk Towards the Biodiversity of Forests in the Dry Zone of Sri Lanka?”, 12th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 30 November – 01 December 2007.


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230. U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Making Businesses Socially & Environmentally Responsible:

An Economic Framework to Assess the Role of Social Institutions”, 1st Sri Lanka Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption & Production, National Cleaner Production Centre, Sri Lanka, 05 – 06 November 2007.

231. Prasanna, P. H. S. N. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Impact of

Psychological Determinants of Consumers Towards their Willingness-To-Pay for Genetically Modified Food”, 1st Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 21 September 2007.

232. Jayalath, K. V. N. N., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and M. T. N. Fernando, “Price and

Production Risk in Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka: A Comparison with the Leaders in the World Market”, 1st Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, 21 September 2007.

233. Bandara, B. W. M. M. S., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Assessing the Buyer Market Concentration and Competitive Performance of the Coconut Auctions in Sri Lanka”, 1st Annual Research Forum, Sri Lanka Agricultural Economics Association, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, 21 September 2007.

In 2006

234. Illipangamuwa, M. E. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Empirical Investigation on Factors Affecting Coconut Growers in the Kurunegala District to Adopt Integrated Pest Management Techniques”, 11th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 22 – 23 December 2006.

235. Pathirana, P. D. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Household Willingness-To-Pay (WTP) for a Better Waste Management System: An Empirical Investigation in the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Region”, 11th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 22 – 23 December 2006.

236. Weerakoon, W. M. C. S., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Empirical Investigation on the Demographic Characteristics of Specialized Visitors to Use Up Country Tea Plantations as Nature Tourism Sites”, 11th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 22 – 23 December 2006.

237. Rajapakse, S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Impact of Mandatory

Regulation to Adopt the Sri Lankan Standards (SLS) in the Fruit Processing Sector in Sri Lanka“, 62nd Annual Scientific Sessions, Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science, Colombo 3, 11 – 16 December 2006.

238. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and C. P. B. Gajanayake, “Assessing Perceptions and

Preferences of Potential Visitors to Use Hill Country Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka as Sites for Nature-Tourism“, International Conference on Human Tropical Ecosystems: Changes, Challenges, Opportunities, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka, 04 – 09 December 2006.

239. Hameed, R. L. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Economic Analysis on Inter-District

Integration of Rice Markets in Sri Lanka“, The International Conference, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Vantharumoolai, Chenkalady, 05 - 08 December 2006.


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240. Waduge R., J. M. P. K. Jayasinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Role of Best Management Practices in Reducing the Risk of White Spot Viral Outbreak in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka”, 4th Food and Nutrition Symposium - 2006, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka, 27 September 2006.

241. Pradeep, N. D. R., K. D. R. R. Silva, G. A. P. Chandrasekara and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Household Food Security and Nutritional Status of Rural Subsistence Paddy Farming Families”, 4th Food and Nutrition Symposium - 2006, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka, 27 September 2006.

242. Samarasinghe, K. K., G. A. P. Chandrasekara, K. D. R. R. Silva and U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige, “Validation of a Food Frequency Questioner to Asses Individual Food Intake of Subsistence Paddy Farming Families”, 4th Food and Nutrition Symposium - 2006, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Gonawila, Sri Lanka, 27 September 2006.

243. Fassy, F. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Impact of Market Prices on

Farmer Decision Making Behaviour: The Case of Cultivation of Up-Country Vegetables in Sri Lanka“, International Symposium - 2006, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

244. Gonapinuwala, L. H. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Impact of Socio-Economic

Characteristics of Consumers in the Kurunegala District Towards Their Consumption of Beverage Products”, International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

245. Karunanayake, M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Consumer Risk Taking Behaviour

Towards Foodborne Diseases: An Empirical Investigation in the Gampaha District”, International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

246. Perera, A. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Impact of Education on the Alleviation of

Rural Poverty: An Empirical Investigation Based on the Kurunegala District in Sri Lanka”, International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

247. Samaraweera, D. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Effect of Farmer and Farm

Characteristics on the Adoption of Sustainable Pest Management Technologies in Vegetable Cultivations in the North-Western Province”, International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

248. Senevirathne, U. I. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Customer Perceived

Value (CPV) of Brand New and Recondition Two-Wheel and Four-Wheel Tractors”, International Symposium - 2006, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

249. Galagoda, R. B., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Potential for

Developing Up-Country Tea Estates in Sri Lanka as Profitable and Sustainable Sites for Ecotourism”, International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, 04 – 08 July 2006.

250. Waduge, R., J. M. P. K. Jayasinghe and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Performance of Shrimp

Farms Operating in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka with Special Reference to Adoption of Best Management Practices (BMP)“, 12th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka


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Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, National Aquatic Resources Agency (NARA) Auditorium, Crow Island, Colombo 15, June 2006.

251. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K., “An Initial Appraisal of an Alternative Learning Environment

for the In-Plant Training (IPT) Program: Shifting from “Stick” to “Carrot”, 2nd SDC – SLAIHEE Higher Education Development Conference, University of Colombo, 18 May 2006.

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252. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and M. Somarathne, “Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka Fifty

Years After Western Colonization: Impacts, Trends, and Future Perspectives”, The 10th International Conference on Sri Lanka Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 16 – 18 December 2005.

253. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, U. K. and A. Weersink, “Effect of Urbanization on the Adoption of

Agri-Environmental Practices by Crop and Livestock Farms in Canada“, 10th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 02 – 03 December 2005.

254. Samaraweera, D. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Farmer Attitudes Towards Adoption

of Sustainable Crop Protection Technologies: The Case of Integrated Pest Management in Vegetable Cultivations in Sri Lanka“, 10th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 02 – 03 December 2005.

255. Galagoda, R. K. B., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Potential

for Ecotourism as a Sustainable Approach to Utilize Resources in Up-Country Tea Estates in Sri Lanka“, 10th Annual Forestry & Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, 02 – 03 December 2005.

Peer Reviewed Full Papers

In the Proceedings of the “Agricultural Research Symposium” (AGRES) Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management, WUSL

The 12th AGRES (30 - 31 May 2013)

1. Bandara, E. G. C. D., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, A. M. C. M.

Attanayake and J. C. Edirisinghe, “The Empirical Investigation on the Role of Agriculture Sector in Socio–Economic Development in Sri Lanka”, Pp 369 -373.

2. Chanika, W. W. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, J. C. Edirisinghe and S.

M. M. Ikram, “Management and Utilization of Wild Rice Relatives in Sri Lanka: Stakeholder Preferences”, Pp 374 -378.

3. Gamhewage, B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, M. S. S. Mendis, D. A. M.

Perera, J. M. M. Udugama and H. M. L. K. Herath, “Farmer Perception on Agricultural Policy: Case of Production and Marketing Policies in Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp 292 – 296.

4. Wasana, H. H. L., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige , S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama , J. C.

Edirisinghe and H. M. T. K. Herath, “HACCP Certified Agri-Food Processing Firms in Sri Lanka: Do They “Stay” or “Advance” With the Metasystem?”, Pp. 346 -350.


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5. Weerasekara, N. D. K., U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram, J. M. M. Udugama, H. M. T. K. Herath, J. C. Edirisinghe and H. M. L. K. Herath “Incentives and Constraints for Bottle Drinking Water Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka to Adopt HACCP Food Safety and Quality Metasystem: A Discriminate Analysis”, Pp 429 – 433.

6. Dassanayake, D. M. C. S., S. M. M. Ikram, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe

and J. M. M. Udugama, “Marketing Innovation in the Agribusiness Sector of Sri Lanka: An Empirical Investigation”, Pp 379 -383.

7. Madanayake, J. S. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Motives for Sri

Lankan Agri-Food Processing Firms to Adopt Solid Waste Management Practices: A count Data Analysis”, Pp. 302 – 306.

8. Perera, H. S. R., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “The Role of

Regulation on Adoption of Environmental Management Practices: A Discriminate Analysis”, Pp 409 – 413.

9. Saheeka, R. F., J. M. M. Udugama, U. K. Jayasinghe–Mudalige and A. M. C. M.

Attanayake “Determinants of Dairy Product Consumption Patterns: The Role of Consumer Perception on Food Quality Attributes”, Pp 419 – 423.

10. Herath, H. M. R. A., S. J. B. A. Jayasekara , R. D. N. Debarawatta, U. K. Jayasinghe-

Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama and B. Wijerathna, “Developing a Production and Socio- Economic Environment to Promote Urban Agriculture Within Kurunegala Municipal Council Limits”, Pp. 74 – 78.

The 11th AGRES (20 - 21 September 2011)

11. Gnanasena, D. D. T. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe and S. M. M. Ikram,

“Organizational Culture to Support Innovation in the Agribusiness Sector of Sri Lanka: An Exploratory Factor Analysis”, Pp. 221 – 225.

12. Jayalatyh, T. A., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, R. S. S.

Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Transforming Livelihood Assets into Livelihood Strategies: Baseline Analysis in Rural Agricultural Systems in Dry Zone of Sri Lanka”, Pp. 173 – 177.

13. Koralage, N. B., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. M. M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama,

“Assessing Social Perceptions of Environmental Managers on Invasive Alien Species in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 149 – 153.

14. Rodrigo, E. L. R., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. C. Edirisinghe, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M.

M. Ikram, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Assessing the Willingness to Pay of Environment Managers for Sustainable Utilization of Protection Areas of Wild Rice Relatives in the Puttalam District”, Pp. 246 – 250.

15. Saranga, D. M. D. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, J. M. M. Udugama, S. M. M. Ikram, J. C.

Edirisinghe, R. S. S. Ratnayake and G. Gamage, “Assessing the Preferences of Environmental Managers for Sustainable Management of Wild Rice Relatives Protection Areas in the Puttalam District of Sri Lanka”, Pp. 163 – 167.

16. Weerasooriya, L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, S. J. B. A. Jayasekara, B. Wijerathne, S. M.

M. Ikram and J. M. M. Udugama, “An Exploratory Assessment of Urban Agricultural Practices within the Kurunegala Municipal Council Limits “, Pp. 236 – 240.


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17. Attanapola, W. M. L. K., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing

the Factors Affecting the Extent to Which Consumers Incorporate Functional Ingredients in to Their Diets: A Case of Sri Lankan Urban Consumers”, Pp. 168 – 167.

18. Karandagoda, N. W., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the

Impact of Food Safety Standards on Global Tea Marketing: A Gravity Model Approach”, Pp. 206 – 210.

19. Silva, W. G. M., J. M. M. Udugama and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Consumer

Perceptions on Liquid Food Products: An Empirical Analysis Based on Urban Households in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 231 – 235.

The 10th AGRES (12 - 13 August 2010)

20. Anjali, G. H. I., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Impact of

Environmental Altruism in the Adoption of Solid Waste Management Practices: Case of Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 261 – 265.

21. Herath, H. M. T. K., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Consumer

Preferences for Socially Responsible Food Production Attributes: An Empirical Analysis Based on Urban Supermarket Setting in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 358 – 362.

22. Maqwool, A. K. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “An Economic

Analysis on Social Networks and Ethnic Occupational Niches: Case of Paddy farming Sector in the Ampara District”, Pp. 294 - 298.

23. Yasarathne, R. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and J. M. M. Udugama, “Farmer

Preferences for Cattle Traits and Adaptation to Climate Change: Assessing the Cattle Farming Systems in the Low Country Intermediate Zone in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 329 – 333.

24. Gunawarden, R. S. P. N., E. M. T. Bandaranayake, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and P. A. H.

N. Appuhamy, “Economics of Privatization of Extension Services for Coconut Cultivations in Sri Lanka: Identifying the Boundaries”, Pp. 309 – 313.

25. Printhika, B. L. D. S., R. M. M. I. Thibbotuwawa and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Impact

of Samurdhi Poverty Alleviation Program on Household Welfare in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 304 – 308.


Udugama, “Recreational Use Value of Hurulu Forest Reserve in Sri Lanka: An Application of Contingent Valuation Method”, Pp. 299 – 303.


27. Anjana, G. H. D. N. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Environmental Altruism in the Sri

Lankan Agri-Food Processing Sector: An Empirical Investigation”, Pp. 1 – 5.

28. Bandara, B. M. D. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K. Pathiraja, “Assessing the Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility on Agricultural Exports: Case of Desiccated Coconut Industry in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 86 – 90.


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29. Dissanayake, D. R. R. W. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Economic Valuation of Genetic Resources of Wild Rice Relatives: Assessing the Preferences of Adjacent Community for In-Situ Conservation of Oryza granulata in Wavulpane Area”, Pp. 76 – 81.

30. Guruge, T. P. S. R. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Economic Valuation of Genetic

Resources of Wild Rice Relatives: Assessing the Preferences of Breeders for Setting the Priorities in Conservation Programs”, Pp. 17 – 21.

31. Ikram, S. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Economics of Food Safety: An Objective

Assessment of Sri Lankan Agri-food Processing Firms’ Incentives to Adopt HACCP”, Pp. 22 – 27.

32. Mangika, T. P. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K.

Pathiraja, “Exploring the Efficiency of Coconut Production in Sri Lanka: Where the Lazy Man’s Crop Lies?”, Pp. 43 – 48.

33. Nanayakkara, K. U. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, P. M. E. K. Pathiraja and K. V. N.

N. Jayalath, “Impact of Agro Climatic Zone and Land Size on the Cost of Production of Coconuts in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Investigation”, Pp. 54 – 59.

34. Nushri, J. M. F. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath, P. M. E. K. Pathiraja

and S. Shanmugasuntharam, “The Political Economy of Edible Oil Imports in Sri Lanka: What We Can Learn From the Past?” , Pp. 112 – 116.

35. Priyadarshani, H. P. T. R. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Importance of Economic

Incentives in Differentiating the Adopters from the Non-Adopters of Environmental Controls in the Sri Lankan Agri-Food Processing Sector: A Discriminant Analysis”, Pp. 65 – 69.

36. Sampath, I.V. A. R. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Motives for Agri-food Processors

to Adopt Solid Waste Management Practices: Case of Adoption of a System of 3R and ISO 14000”, Pp. 82 – 85.


37. Ariyarathna, M. K. R. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Seasonal Closure of the Inlet of

Chilaw Lagoon: Assessing the Socio Economic Impacts on the Livelihood of Fishing Community “, Pp. 1 – 5.

38. Chandrasena, R. P. S. H., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K.

Pathiraja, “An Assessment of Impact of Land Size on Productivity: Case of Coconut Plantation in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 89 - 95.

39. Dilrukshi, E. A. A., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and H. Shanmugasuntharam, “Assessing

the Price Behavior of Fresh Milk Industry in the Main Agro-Climatic/Land-Use Production Zones in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 96 - 102.

40. Hemarathne, N. A. R. V. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and W. K. G. K. S. Weerasinghe,

“ICT and the Firm: Assessing the Trends and Perspective in the Corporate Tea Sector in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 12 – 18.


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41. Jayawardana, H. P. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, P. M. E. K. Pathiraja and K. V. N. N. Jayalath, “An Ex-post Evaluation on Adoption of a Technology: Case of Virgin Coconut Oil Expeller in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 103 - 109.

42. Katugampola, M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Impact of Mode of

Regulation to Adopt HACCP in the Tea and Dairy Processing Firms in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 115 - 121.

43. Lakni, W. A. K. I. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Empirical Analysis Based on

Kano’s Method in Understanding Customer-defined Quality of Milk Powder, Pp. 24 – 31.

44. Perera, B. C. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Firms Compliance to Environmental Regulations: Case of Desiccated Coconut Processing Sector in Sri Lanka, Pp. 32 – 37.

45. Perera, K. N. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and H. Shanmugasuntharam, “Consumer

Confidence on Food Safety: Assessing the Dimensions of “Optimism” and “Pessimism”, Pp. 38 – 43.

46. Reginald, R. T., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and M. R. Motha, “Preferential Segmentations

of Milk Powder Attributes Based on Demographic Profiles: A Conjoint Analysis Approach”, Pp. 44 - 49.

47. Tennakoon, T. M. S. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. D. Kariyawasam, “Assessing

Consumer Selection of Food Safety Information Sources in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 50 – 56.

48. Udugama, J. M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Incentives for Firms to Adopt Solid Waste Management Controls: Case of Fruit and Vegetable Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 57 - 64.

49. Weerasinghe, W. G. P., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. V. N. N. Jayalath and P. M. E. K.

Pathiraja, “An Assessment of Status of Technology Adoption in the Coir Fiber Industry in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 65 - 74.

50. Weerawardana, W. P. T. D., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, P. M. E. K. Pathiraja and K. V. N.

N. Jayalath, “Economics Behind Coconut Land Fragmentation in Sri Lanka: Private Perceptions and the Role of Regulation”, Pp. 75 - 82.

51. Krishanthi D. P. M., T. D. Marawila and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Self Sufficiency in

Rice versus Inefficiencies in Price: An Econometric Approach for Paddy Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 83 - 88.

The 07th AGRES (23 - 24 October 2007)

52. Jayalatharachchi, M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Regulation and Agribusinesses:

Contemporary Issues Facing the Fruit and Dairy Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 181 – 186.

53. Kanuwana, K. P. N. G., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. K. Kariyawasam, “Quality

Assurance in the Tea Processing Sector in Sri Lanka: What Incentives Matter for Firms to Adopt HACCP?”, Pp. 191 – 196.


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54. Rajapakse, R. M. C. L., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake, “A Situation Analysis on Quality Assurance in Tea Industry in Sri Lanka: Are We Ready to Accept the Challenge”, Pp. 213 – 219.

55. Wijesinghe, W. A. S., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. K. Kariyawasam, “Adoption of

Food Safety Metasystems and the Role of Market, Government and Judiciary: Case of Dairy Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 175 – 180.

56. Wijesundara, J. H., J. C. Edirisinghe, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and A. M. Perera,

“Education and Poverty in the Rural Households: Evidence from the Kurunegala District in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 150 – 153.

The 06th AGRES (22 - 23 November 2006)

57. Abeysinghe, K. A. U. A. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Exploring the Impact of

Television on Consumer Perceptions Towards Bird Flu Disease“, Pp. 1 – 5.

58. Atukorala, A. C. H., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, K. D. R. R. Silva and G. A. P. Chandrasekera, “Assessing the Status of Food Security of Subsistence Paddy Farming Households in the Kegalle and Gampaha Districts in Sri Lanka, Pp. 17 – 23.

59. Dharmarathna, K. P. D. U., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, G. A. P. Chandrasekara and K. D.

R. R. Silva, “Assessing the Status of Food Security of Paddy Farming Sector in the Gampaha and Kegalle Districts in Sri Lanka”, Pp. 37 – 40.

60. Fernando, W. J. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Perceptions on

Quality of Different Milk Products Using Caswell’s Classification on Intrinsic Food Quality Attributes“, Pp. 47 – 52.

61. Hewawitharana, N. U. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Perceived Perceptions

of Consumers Towards the Performance of Food System: The Case of Bakery Food Processing Sector in the Gampaha District in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 53 – 58.

62. Kularatne, S. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Exploring Incentives for the Adoption

of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points in Fruit and Vegetable Processing Industry in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 70 – 75.

63. Peiris, N. E. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing the Performance of Food System

Towards Consumer Welfare: The Case of Fruit Processing Sector in the North Western Province in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 79 – 83.

64. Perera, P. C. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Information

Seeking Behaviour on Food and Nutrition“, Pp. 92 – 95.

65. Premarathna, R. G. J., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake, “Perceptions and Preferences of Potential Visitors to Use Up-Country Tea Plantations in Sri Lanka as Sites of Eco-Tourism“, Pp. 84 – 91.

66. Ariyaratne, G. S. D. P. C., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige,

“Benefits, Costs and Constraints Analysis of HACCP by Tea Processing Industry of Sri Lanka, Pp. 288 – 292.


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67. Athukorala, A. R. J., K. P. D. Siriwardhane, U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. J. B. A. Jayasekera, “Assessing Consumer Preferences on Characters of Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.)“, Pp. 190 – 197.

68. Bandara, B. W. M. M. S., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Do

Coconut Auctions Offer a Fair Price to Producers? Evidence from Colombo and Regional Coconut Auctions in Beliatta and Kuliyapitiya”, Pp. 24 – 28.

69. Weerakoon, W. M. C. S., K. G. M. C. P. B. Gajanayake and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Empirical Investigation on the Demographic Characteristics of Specialized Visitors, Preferences and Their Perceptions to Use Up-Country Tea Plantations as Sites of Nature Tourism” , Pp. 365 – 370.


70. Fassy, F. M., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and W. Wickramasingha, “Assessing the Impact

of Retail and Wholesale Market Prices on Farmer Decision Making Behaviour on the Cultivation of Up-Country Vegetables in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 169 – 175.

71. Gonapinuwala, L. H. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Factors Affecting Consumer

Decision Making Behaviour on Consumption of Beverage Products“, Pp. 187 – 190.

72. Hameed, R. L. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Economical Analysis on Inter-District Integration of Rice Markets in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 145 – 148.

73. Illipangamuwa, M. E. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Economic Analysis on the

Adoption of Integrated Pest Management Techniques by Coconut Growers in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 203 – 208.

74. Kariyawasam, S. D. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Attitudes

Towards Attributes of Quality: The Case of Consumption of Tetra Packed Milk in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 141 – 144.

75. Karunanayake, M. M. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Consumer Perceptions

Towards the Risks Associated with Food and Waterborne Diseases in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 191 – 195.

76. Rajapakse, S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Economic Impact of Adoption of the Sri

Lankan Standards (SLS) on Plant and Product Exit in the Fruit Processing Sector in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 163 – 168.

77. Samaraweera, D. P. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “Assessing Farmer Attitudes

Towards Adoption of Integrated Pest Management Techniques in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 153 – 157.

78. Senevirathne, U. I., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and U. E. K. Gangoda, “Assessing

Customer Perceived Value on Farm Machinery: The Case of Two-Wheel and Four-Wheel Tractor Market in Sri Lanka“, Pp. 86 – 90.

79. Somarathne, M. S. and U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige, “An Analysis of Role of Agriculture in

Economic Development in Sri Lanka (1970 – 2003)“, Pp. 129 – 132.


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Postgraduate Student Supervision PhD

Mr. Aminda M. Perera (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka)

Title: “The Influence of Demographic, Perception and Cultural Values on Status/Conspicuous Consumption in Sri Lanka”

Mr. H. A. Chandana Jayathilake (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka) Title: “Innovative Uses of Low Cost Information Communication Technology for

Knowledge Mobilization in Agricultural Communities of Practice in Sri Lanka”

Mr. K. H. M. Ashoke Deepananda (University of Kelaniya) Title: “Community-based Management Practices in the Coastal Fisheries of Southern Sri

Lanka and Strategies for Sustainability”

M.Phill

Ms. J. M. Menuka Udugama (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka)

Title: “An Economic Assessment of Motives for Sri Lankan Agri-Food Processing Sector to Adopt Environmental Management Practices in the Firm”

Mr. Buddhika R. Kulasekara (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka)

Title: “A Feasibility Assessment on Establishment of Rubber in Non-Traditional Rubber Growing Areas Sri Lanka”

Ms. Sachintha Mendis (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka) Title: “Modeling the Impact of Internal and external Trade Policies on Food Consumption in

Sri Lankan Households”

Ms. J. Thamilini (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka) Title: “Impact of Food prices on Food & Nutrition Security in Household in Different Sectors

in Sri Lanka”

Ms. S. Supurni Wimalasena (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka) Title: “Water Poverty and Valuation of Optimal Allocation of Multiple Water Uses in

Selected Reservoirs of the Kala Oya Basin, Sri Lanka”

Ms. R. L. D. K. Malkanthi (Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya) Title: “Assessing the Status of Household Food Security of Rural Subsistence Paddy Farmers in Sri Lanka”

M.Sc. (by Research)

Ms. W. K. G. Kanchana S. Weerasinghe (Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology) Title: “An Assessment on Digital Divide in the Corporate Tea Sector in Sri Lanka”


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MBA (by Research)

Mr. R. A. Sunil Chandrasiri (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka) Title: “Assessing the Gaps between Outputs and Outcomes of the National Leprosy

Control Program in Sri Lanka”

Mr. K. Amarasinghe (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka) Title: “Assessing the Perceptions of Senior Managers towards Work Stress: Case of

Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka”

Editing / Reviewing of Publications

Editor-in-Chief o Journal of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka – the official journal of the

Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (ISSN 2279 – 1809).

o “SWOT, QA, CSR, HRD & ICT in Agribusiness: Selected Cases” (ISSN: 1800 –

2978) – published by the Centre for Agribusiness Studies, DABM, WUSL (2010).

o “Extended Abstracts of In-Plant Training” – published by the DABM, FAPM, WUSL (ISSN 1800 - 2978).

1st In-Plant Training Symposium – 06th July 2006 2nd In-Plant Training Symposium – 29th June 2007 3rd In-Plant Training Symposium – 28th May 2008 4th In-Plant Training Symposium – 28th May 2009 5th In-Plant Training Symposium – 25th May 2010 6th In-Plant Training Symposium – 05th August 2011

o “ABM Newsletter” (ISSN: 1800 – 2986) – published by the DABM, FAPM, WUSL

(Vol 1 – No 1, 2 & 3 in 2006; Vol 2 – No 1 & 2 in 2007; Vol 3 – No 1 & 2 in 2008; Vol 4 – No 1& 2 in 2009; Vol 5 – No 1 & 2 in 2010)

Member of the Editorial Board

o Co-Editor: “Sri Lankan Journal of Agricultural Sciences” – published by the

National Agriculture Society of Sri Lanka (2008/09).

o “Journal of Agricultural Sciences”– published by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri lanka.

o “Wayamba Journal of Management”– published by the Faculty of Business &

Finance, Wayamba University of Sri lanka.

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Since 2005

Chair of the Review Panel – appointed by the Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN) to review the International Distance Education Accreditation League (IDEAL) based in Tacurong City, Mindanao, PHILIPPINES from 26 – 27 January 2013


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At the National Level

Chairman of the Institutional Review Panel – appointed by the Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education to consider the appropriateness of the Horizon College of Business & Technology (Pvt.) Ltd. for Degree Awarding Status.

Member of the Review Panel – appointed by the National Science and Technology

Commission (NASTEC) to review the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSF) [from 15th July to 15th October 2013]

Member of National Committee

“National Steering Committee on Organic Fertilizer” - Ministry of Agriculture

Development.

“Cashew Research Management Committee” - Cashew Development Project (2007 – 2011) administered by the Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation and WUSL.

Development of “Accreditation Manual in Agriculture Related Disciplines” – University

Grants Commission and WB-HETC Project, Ministry of Higher Education (May 2013)

Development of Training Manual on “Assessment in Undergraduate Teaching” – University Grants Commission and WB-HETC Project, Ministry of Higher Education (February – April 2012)

Program Reviewer – Higher Education for Twenty First Century (HETC), Ministry of Higher Education:

1. Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Degree Program – Faculty of Law, University of Colombo (29

– 31 July 2013)

2. Entrepreneurship and Management Degree Program – Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University (22 – 24 January 2013)

3. Higher National Diploma in Agriculture (HNDA) – Advanced Technological

Institute, Ampara (29 – 31 May 2012)

Subject Reviewer – Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council (QAAC) of the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Higher Education:

4. Dept. of Management & Organization Studies, Faculty of Management & Finance,

University of Colombo (24 – 26 February 2010)

5. Dept. of Economics, Eastern University of Sri Lanka (07 – 09 September 2009)

6. Dept. of Social Sciences, Eastern University of Sri Lanka (19 – 21 July 2009)

7. Dept. of Entrepreneurship, University of Ruhuna, (15 - 17 June 2009)

8. Dept. of Christian and Islamic Civilization, University of Jaffna, (8 - 10 June 2009)

9. Dept. of Economics, University of Jaffna, (18 - 20 May 2009)


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10. Dept. of Marketing, University of Ruhuna, (17 - 19 November 2008)

11. Dept. of Agricultural Economics, University of Jaffna, (15 - 17 September 2008)

12. Dept. of Management, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka (28 – 30 July 2008)

13. Dept. of Management, Eastern University of Sri Lanka (16 – 18 June 2008)

14. Dept. of Agric. Economics, Eastern University of Sri Lanka (25 – 27 June 2007)

At the WUSL

Course Director – “Certificate Course of Staff Development” – accredited by the University

Grant Commission as an Induction Program for Probationary Lecturers in National University System in Sri Lanka:

Intake I – December 2006 to September 2007

Intake II – December 2007 to September 2008

Intake III – January to October 2009

Intake IV – March to November 2010

Intake V – February to October 2011

Intake VI – May to November 2012

Intake VII – May to November 2013

Course Director – “Certificate Course in Web Design & Development” – in collaboration with the Information & Communication Centre, Makandura Premises (Intake I – November 2011 to March 2012)

Committee Member

Strategic & Corporate Planning Committee of the WUSL Senate Sub-Committee on “Academic Development & Planning, Scholarship & Ethics” Senate Sub-Committee on “Research & Higher Degree” Senate Sub-Committee on “Leave & Awards” Senate Sub-Committee on “Internal Quality Assurance” Wayamba University Research Committee (WURC) To prepare the “Work Norms to Academic / Non-Academic Staff Members” of the WUSL Preparation of the “Corporate Plan” of the WUSL (2006 – 2008) Preparation of the “Academic Calendar of the WUSL”

Program Coordinator – “Memorandum of Understanding between WUSL & University of Guelph, Canada” signed on 15th February 2006.

At the Faculty Level

Coordinator - 5th Agricultural Research Symposium (AGRES)

Committee Member Curriculum Revision Committee (CRM) Academic Publication Committee


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Proposal Development for the IRQUE Project [2005/06] Faculty Representative to the University

Career Guidance Unit (CGU) [2006 – 2008]

Library Acquisition Committee (LAC) [2006 – 2007]

ATTENDING TO SHORT COURSES / CONFERENCES / TRAINING PROGRAMS / WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS (SINCE 2005)

OVERSEAS

KEYNOTE SPEECH

1. International Seminar: “New Trends and Challenges in Management” - Organized by the MSN Institute of Management and Technology of India – held at the Hotel Beach Orchid, Kollam, Kerala State, India, 23rd and 24th November 2009.

RESOURCE PERSON

2. International Workshop: “Trade Liberalization and Food Security in South Asia” - Organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) – held at the National Agriculture Science Center, Pusa, New Delhi, India, 8th and 9th June 2006.

DELEGATE

3. APQN / INQAAHE Workshop on Good Practices in Quality Assurance - Organized by the Asia Pacific Quality Network and International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education – Held at the NIAD-UE Takebashi Office, Tokyo, Japan, 25 - 26 October 2011.

4. 3rd International Rice Congress (IRRC 2010) - Organized by the International Rice Research

Institute – National Convention Centre, Hanoi, Vietnam, 8 – 12 November 2010.

5. 10th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS 2010) - Organized by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India and World Sustainable Development Forum – Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi, India, 05th to 07th February 2010.

6. 10th Annual Global Development Conference - Organized by the Global Development

Network (GDN) in partnership with Arab Fund for Economic & Social Development (AFESD) – Kuwait, 01st to 05th February 2009.

INVITED PARTICIPANT 7. Workshop: “Policy Analyses in Environmental Economics” - Organized by the SANDEE –

held at the AIT Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 22nd to 24th May 2011.

8. TERI–SANDEE–IRI–BC3 Training Program on Climate Risk Management for Development - Organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) – New Delhi, India, 08th to 11th February 2010.


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9. SAWTEE – SANEM South Asian Training Program on CGE Modeling - Organized by the South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics & Environment (SAWTEE) and South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) – Kathmandu, Nepal, 18st to 23rd April 2009.

10. 17th Research & Training Workshop - Organized by the South Asian Network for Development

& Environmental Economics (SANDEE) and United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) – Godavari Village Resort, Kathmandu, Nepal, 09th to 13th December 2008.

11. Workshop: “Program Evaluation” - Organized by the SANDEE and UNEP – held at the

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 04th July 2008.

12. 16th Research & Training Workshop - Organized by the SANDEE and UNEP – held at the

AIT Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 30th June to 03rd July 2008.

13. Workshop: “Climate Science & Policy” - Organized by the SANDEE and UNEP – held at the AIT Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 12th & 13th January 2008.

14. 15th Research & Training Workshop - Organized by the SANDEE and UNEP – held at the

AIT Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 08th to 11th January 2008.

15. Workshop: “Environmental Economics & Policy: Research and Writing” - Organized by the SANDEE and the IUCN Bangladesh – held at the Bangladesh Centre for Development & Management (BCDM), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 6th to 10th September 2007.

16. Short Course: “Environmental Economics & Natural Resource Management” - Organized

by the SANDEE and UNEP – held at the AIT Conference Center, Pathumthani, Thailand, 30th April to 17th May 2007.

SRI LANKA

RESOURCE PERSON

Workshops/Seminars Organized by the HETC Project / Quality Assurance and

Accreditation Council (QAAC) of the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka

Workshop: “Curriculum Revision – B.Sc. Food Science & Technology”: Organized by the

Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya under the Quality Innovation Grant (QIG) from the “Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century” (HETC) Project of the Ministry of Higher Education funded by the World Bank, Oak Ray Regency Hotel, Gatambe, Kandy, 21 – 22 March 2013.

Workshop: “Academic Staff Development in the Faculties of Science, Commerce &

Management, Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Kelaniya”: University Development Grant (UDG) from the “Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century” (HETC) Project of the Ministry of Higher Education funded by the World Bank.

o Workshop I: Faculty of Commence & Management – 27th February 2013 o Workshop II: Faculty of Humanities – 03rd March 2013 o Workshop III: Faculty of Commence & Management – 11th March 2013 o Workshop IV: Faculty of Social Sciences – 14th March 2013


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o Workshop V: Faculty of Humanities –19th March 2013 o Workshop VI: Faculty of Social Sciences – 03rd April 2013

Workshop: “External Quality Assessment of Postgraduate Institutes and Graduate Faculties

in Universities”: Organized by the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council (QAAC) of the UGC, Hotel Janaki, Colombo – on 01st February 2013.

Short Course: “Application of Project Management Principles for Professional

Development” – for the Academic and Administrative Staff Members of the WUSL with the funds from HETC Project on 16th November and 07th & 14th December 2012 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Intensive Training Course: “Teaching Methodology”: Organized by the “Higher Education

for the Twenty-First Century” (HETC) Project for the Assistant Lecturers in the Advanced Technological Institutes of Sri Lanka (SLIATE).

Batch 1 o Phase I: at the Hotel Janaki, Colombo 5 – from 6th to 8th July 2012 o Phase II: at the HARTI, Colombo 7 – from 25th to 27th July 2012

Batch 2 o Phase I: at the Chintana Center, Nainamadama – from 21st to 23rd September 2012 o Phase II: at the Chintana Center, Nainamadama – from 10th to 12th October 2012

Workshop: “Sharing and Learning for the Future”: Organized by the “Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century” (HETC) Project for the Competitive Grants Reviewers, Hotel Janaki, Colombo – on 15th May 2012.

Staff Development Workshop: “Motivating Students and Innovative Teaching Techniques in

Higher Education”

Academic Staff from National Universities in Bangladesh – at the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya – 06th February 2012

OKI International School, Wattala – 10th November 2011 AND 28th January 2012. Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka – 14th October 2011

South Asian Institute of Technology & Medicine (SAITM) – 18th June 2011

Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education – 24th June 2010

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology – 10th June 2010

Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Open University of Sri Lanka – 03rd June 2010

Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education – 18th May 2010

Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute – 13th May 2010

Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa – 11th March 2010

General Sir John Kotalawela Defense University – 08th January 2010

Faculty of Visual Arts, University of Visual & Performing Arts – 26th June 2009

Internal Quality Assurance Unit, University of Ruhuna – 19th February 2009

Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka– 24th December 2008

Staff Development Centre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura – 21st November 2008

Staff Development Centre, Uva Wellassa University – 17th November 2008

Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna – 13th October 2008 Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, University of Ruhuna - 09th October 2008


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Staff Development Workshop: “Effective Lesson Planning: Use of Blooms Taxonomy”

Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa – 10th March 2012

Academic Staff from National Universities in Bangladesh – at the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), University of Peradeniya – 05th February 2012

Workshops / Seminars Organized by Other Institutions

Staff Development Workshops / Seminars:

Title Organized By Date “Research Proposals & Design”

Staff Development Centre,

University of Kelaniya

13th December 2013

“Curriculum Design and Revision”

Staff Development Centre, University of Kelaniya

06th December 2013

“Assessment and Evaluation”


11th October 2013

“Evolving a Methodology for Evaluation and Assessment in

Disciplines in Humanities”

Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya

19th July 2013

“Portfolio Preparation and Teaching Methods”

South Asian Institute of Technology & Medicine

12th July 2013

“Career Guidance and Counselling”

Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya

04th July 2013

“Teaching Practice” University of the Visual & Performing Arts

19th May 2013

“Innovative Teaching Methods to Develop Soft Skills of

Students”

Staff Development Centre, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

17th May 2013

“Preparation of Portfolio”


26th April 2013

“Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation”

University of the Visual & Performing Arts

17th March 2013

“Research Proposals Design, Scientific Writing,

Communication for Publication of Research”


15th March 2013

“Assessment of Learning: Purposes, General Principles

and Types of Tests”


08th February 2013


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“Teaching Methods”


13th January 2013

“Lesson Planning”


06th January 2013

“Teaching Philosophy and Teaching Portfolio”


16th December 2012

“Training Needs & Target Population”


09th December 2012

“Training Program on Peer Review”

Faculty of Medicine University of Peradeniya

27th April 2012

“Professional Development & Time Management”


18th April 2012

“Peer Review & Student Feedback”


30th March 2012

“Research Methodology”


29th February 2012

“Teaching Practice”


30th January 2012

“Skills Lesson Planning”


05th January 2012

“Classroom Management & Lesson Planning”


29th December 2011

“Teaching /Learning Resources”


11th & 21st November 2011

“Marking Test Items and Designing Tests”


13th October 2011




07th October 2011

“Role of an Academician”


26th September 2011

“Marking Test Items and Designing Tests”


15th October 2010


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08th October 2010

“Preparing a Course Structure to Facilitate Innovate Teaching

and Effective Assessment”

Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, Yakkala

23rd June 2010

“Developing Skills for Self Learning”

Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna

20th March 2010

“Role and Responsibilities of the Academic Staff”


28th December 2009

“Teaching Methods & Assessment”

Staff Development Centre, University of Uva Wellassa

13th and 14th July 2009

“Lecture Planning & Teaching Methods”

Staff Development Centre, University of Uva Wellassa

01st and 2nd June 2009

“Preparation of an Effective Exam Paper”


15th May 2009

“The Role, Duties and Work Norms of a University Teacher”


29th March 2009

“Improving the Effectiveness of Lectures & Learning in Teams”


27th March 2009

Other Workshops / Seminars:

Task Organized By Date Regional Workshop: “Operationalizing of

City Cluster Economic Development in Sri Lanka: Rubber Working Sessions”

Asian Development Bank and the Australian Government (AUSAID) –

Hilton Colombo

21st March 2013

National Consultation Workshop:

“Regional Economics of Climate Change in South Asia (RECCSA):

Adaptation and Impact Assessment”

Asian Development Bank and the Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka –

Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo

25th September 2012

Training Program for Officers in NDB:

“Marketing Strategies for Small & Medium Scale Food & Beverage

Sector in Sri Lanka”

Outreach Centre – Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, WUSL &

Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka – NDB Auditorium, Colombo 2

26th June 2012


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“How to Prepare for an Exam With a Relax Mind”

Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, Yakkala

24th May 2012

Seminar: “Plantation Managers Perceptions

on Working Environment”

Plantation Communities Project (PCP II)of the World University Services of Canada (WUSC) –

Hatton – Dikoya Planters Club & Bogawanthalawa Planters Club

28th February 2012 16th February 2012

Workshop: “Fundamentals of

Project Management”

Young Scientists Forum of the National Science and Technology

Commission (NASTEC) – HARTI Auditorium, Colombo 7

28th October 2011

Workshop: “Effective Proposal Writing”

National Science Foundation (NSF) – Auditorium, Maitland Place,

Colombo 7

20th October 2011

Training Program for Officers in NDB:

“Operations and Issues in Agribusiness Sector in Sri Lanka”

Outreach Centre – Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, WUSL &

Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka – NDB Auditorium, Colombo 2

19th September & 10th October 2011

Planning Workshop: “Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity

Conservation and Use in Sri Lankan Agro-ecosystems for Livelihoods & Adaptation to

Climate Change”

Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka / Global Environmental Facility (GEF) –

held at the Berajaya Hotel, Mount Lavinia

01st & 02nd September 2011

Planning Workshop: “Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity

Conservation and Use in Sri Lankan Agro-ecosystems for Livelihoods & Adaptation to

Climate Change”



26th & 27th July 2011

International Biodiversity Day Celebration Seminar “Forest Biodiversity”

Ministry of Environment – Construction Equipment Training Centre (CETRAC), Battaramulla

23rd June 2011

Coordinating Workshop on Food Security:

“Identification of Research Gaps and Priorities”

National Science Foundation (NSF) of Sri Lanka – held at the Hotel

Galadari, Colombo

21st & 22nd June 2011

Workshop: “Identification of Socio-Economic

Research Issues in the Agrarian Sector”

Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI) –

held at the Narayanasamy Conference Hall, HARTI

04th June 2011

Enumerator Training Program: “FLFN, University of Calgary,

IDRC Aquaculture Project”

Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition – held at the Small Fishers’

Federation, Chilaw

27th to 31st May 2011


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National Workshop: “Green Accounting and Forest Sector Valuation in Sri Lanka”

Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka – held at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka,

Rajagiriya

22nd December 2010

Panel of Judges: “Research Symposium - 2010”

Uva Wellassa University Passara Road, Badulla

16th September 2010

National Workshop: “Mainstreaming Biodiversity

Conservation and Sustainable Use for Improved Human Nutrition &

Wellbeing”



16th & 17th August 2010

Inception Workshop: “Designing an Integrated Financing Strategy (IFS) for Sustainable Land

Management in Sri Lanka”

Ministry of Environment of Sri Lanka / GN/UNCCD and UNDP – held at the

Waters Edge, Battaramulla

29th & 30th July 2010

Research Forum: “Reviewing the Research Trust on

Socio Economics & Crop Production”

Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka (CRISL), Lunuwila

19th February 2010

Guest Speech: “International Markets for

Coconut: Opportunities and Challenges”

Sri Lanka Coconut Producers Co-operative Society Ltd.

23rd December 2009

Expert Consultation: “Assessing Urban Recreation in Sri

Lanka: Case of Diyawanna Oya Wetland Area”

Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka and South Asian Network for

Development & Environmental Economics (SANDEE)

07th August 2009

Training Program: “GCE (A/L)

Agriculture New Curriculum”

Faculty of Agriculture & Plantation Management

and FAPM, WUSL

27th July 2009

Training Program: “Regional Environmental

Awareness Program”

Federation of Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) and the

World Conservation Union (IUCN)

03rd April 2008

Training Program: “Cashew Cultivation”

National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM)

and FAPM, WUSL

26th January to 10th May 2008

Guest Speech: “Enhancing the Lecturing Skills”

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) – held at the “Galadari Hotel”,

Colombo

04th January 2008

Workshop: “Research Methods &

Data Analysis”

Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities,

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale

19th December 2007


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Workshop: “Performance Indicators for

Quality Assurance in Distance Higher Education”

Distance Education Modernization Project (DEMP) of the Ministry of

Higher Education - held at the BMICH, Colombo

14th to 16th

August 2007

Workshop: “Curriculum Revision”

Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka – held at the Hotel Hilltop, Kandy

22nd December 2006

Workshop: “Use of SPSS for Data Analysis”

Staff Development Centre, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

29th to 30th

July 2006

Consultative Workshop: “Corporate Planning”

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka - Held at the

Silva’s Beach Hotel, Negombo

17th March 2006

ORGANIZING WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS

National Program: to Celebrate “International Biodiversity Day” (22 May 2010) –Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in Collaboration with the Biodiversity Secretariat of the Ministry of Environment on 21st May 2010 at the WUSL (Makandura premises).

“Young Scientist Forum Symposium” (27 January 2012) - at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Center (HARTI), Colombo in Collaboration with National Science & Technology Commission of Sri Lanka (NASTEC).

Through the “Staff Development Centre” (SDC), WUSL

Workshop: “Personal / Life Skills Development of Computer Application Assistants” – for the CAAs of the WUSL with the funds from HETC on 18th December 2012 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Training Program: “Teachers’ Personal & Professional Development” – for the Teachers in

Kuliyapitiya National School with the funds from Rotary Club, Kurunegala and Old Boys Association on 06th November2012 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Workshop: “How to Landscape Your Office Premises” – With the funds from the UGC –

SDC Improvement Plan on 20th January 2012 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Workshop: “Effective Office Management” – Conducted by the Non-Academic Establishment Branch on 26th October 2011 at the SDC, WUSL (Kuliyapitiya premises).

Workshop: “Reflective Practice in Learning” – Conducted by the Sri Lanka Association for

Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLIHEE) on 11th March 2011 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Workshop: “Positive Thinking & Attitudes” – Conducted by the Non-Academic

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Workshop: “Administrative and Financial Regulations within the University System” – Conducted by the Non-Academic Establishment Branch on 19th August 2010 at the SDC, WUSL (Kuliyapitiya premises).

Workshop: “Promoting Scientific Research” – Conducted by the General Research Committee

of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science on 12th June 2009 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Workshop: “Nanotechnology and Technology Management” – Conducted by the National

Science & Technology Commission on 29th April 2009 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Workshop: “Positive Thinking” – Conducted by the Brahmachari Raja Yoga Centre in Sri

Lanka on 13th June 2008 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Workshop: “Use of e-Resources & Agricultural Research Network (AGRINET)” – Conducted by the Advisory Committee of the AGRINET on 10th October 2007 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Workshop: “Effective Counseling & Guidance in the University” – In collaboration with

Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries, & Nutrition on 23rd August 2007 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Workshop: “Research Proposal Writing” – In collaboration with Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries, & Nutrition on 02nd March 2007 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Workshop: “Use of Documents & e-Resources in the National Library in Sri Lanka” –

Conducted by the National Library & Documentation Centre (NLDC) on 02nd February 2007 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Seminar: “Procurement Guidelines” – Conducted by the National Procurement Agency

(NPA) on 26th January 2007 at the Main Auditorium, WUSL (Kuliyapitiya premises).

Seminar: “Awareness on Human Rights” – Conducted by the Centre for the Study of Human Rights (CSHR) of the University of Colombo on 24th November 2006 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Workshop: “Leadership & Professional Development” – On 06th September 2006 at the

Main Auditorium, WUSL (Kuliyapitiya premises).

Seminar: “User Awareness of e-Resources Available for a Library” – Conducted by the Librarian, University of Peradeniya and University of Colombo on 27th July 2006 at the SDC, WUSL (Makandura premises).

Through the “Centre for Agribusiness Studies” (CABS), WUSL

Seminar: “Train Teachers to Teaching for the G. C. E. (A/L) Agriculture New Syllabus” –

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Seminar: “Environmental Impact Assessment” – on 14th October 2010 at the Makandura premises – In Collaboration with Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS) – Section F and Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka (IPESL).

Seminar: “An Information Resource Portal on Poverty in Sri Lanka” – on 03rd September

2009 at the Makandura premises – In Collaboration with Centre for Poverty Analysis of Sri Lanka.

Seminar: “GIS! What Is It? Where It Is Used” – on 09th February 2007 at the Makandura

premises.

Seminar: “Stock Market! What Is It? How to Invest in It” – on 25th September 2006 at the Makandura premises – In Collaboration with Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

Through the “Young Scientists Forum” (YSF, NASTEC)

Workshop: “Creating a Rubric for Personal Development” – on 24th June 2011 at the

Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo – In Collaboration with National Science & Technology Commission of Sri Lanka (NASTEC).

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS / AWARDS

Best Presenter – Business & Management (2005) – 17th Annual Congress of Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya

Production Economics Strength Award (1999) - University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship (1999) - for PhD Studies at the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

Appadurai R. R., Memorial Scholarship (1994) - The best results of the final examination in

Agriculture. [26 distinctions out of 30 subjects]

Ekanayake E. M. R. B., Memorial Prize (1994) - The best results of the final examination in Agriculture. [26 distinctions out of 30 subjects]

Perera S. F. H., Memorials Prize for Agriculture (1994) - The best results of the final

examination in Agriculture. [26 distinctions out of 30 subjects]

CIC Charitable and Educational Trust Fund Awards (1993) - The outstanding performances in the first three years in the agriculture degree program

Kundanmals Scholarship for Agriculture (1992) - The greatest competence at the second examination in agriculture. [07 distinction out of 07 subjects]

University Scholarship (1991) - The highest results in the first examination in agriculture. [07

distinctions out of 08 subjects]. Christopher De Seram Weerasinghe Siriwardana Scholarship (1991) - The best results of the

first year examination in agriculture. [07 distinctions out of 08 subjects]


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ACADEMIC REFEREES LOCAL

Prof. S. J. B. A. Jayasekara

The Vice Chancellor Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya

Tele: (037) 228 2758; (071) 278 3660 E-mail: [email protected]

Prof. Colin N. Peiris Director / Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya & Acting Director / Quality Assurance & Accreditation Council of the University Grants Commission, Ward Place, Colombo 7

Tele: (077) 780 2644 E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL

Prof. Spencer Henson Professor – Dept. of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

Tele: (519) 824 4120 (ext: 53134) E-mail: [email protected]

Prof. Alfons Weersink

Professor, Dept. of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

Tele: (519) 824 4120 (ext: 52766) E-mail: [email protected]

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Date: 15th January 2014

Udith K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige


