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Ms. Vandhana Ranshari Dunuwila

Lecturer

CAREER SUMMARY

    Vandhana Dunuwila is a Lecturer in Business Analytics at SLIIT Business School (SBS) with extensive lecturing experience in Business Analytics, Business Statistics, and Management Information Systems. She has served as a research supervisor for over 100 undergraduate students, and has been a resource person for numerous workshops related to Teaching, Research Methods, and Data Analysis organized by SLIIT. She has also played a key role in curriculum revision and development at SLIIT Business School and has contributed as an Examiner for Internship viva for over 200 students.

    Vandhana is the author of several peer-reviewed articles published in numerous leading international journals, including Social Indicators Research (A rank in ABDC, Q1 in Scimago, Top 7% in Scopus), Quality & Quantity (B rank in ABDC, Q1 in Scimago, Top 10% in Scopus), and European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. She has also authored a Scopus-indexed book chapter published by Springer, along with two Scopus-indexed conference publications. Additionally, she has made several publications in various google indexed local journals, including Journal of Technology and Value Addition, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Kelaniya Journal of Human Resource Management, CINEC Academic Journal, and SLIIT Business Review. Furthermore, she has presented over 30 papers at local and international conferences.

    Vandhana holds the position of Assistant Editor for the SLIIT Business Review and she served as the Editorial Board Co-chair for the 2nd International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business. Currently, she holds many key administrative roles, including: Team Leader for the AACSB Accreditation Working Committee for Standard 5, Member of the SBS Quality Cell, Brand Lead for Business Analytics specialization, Risk Champion for SBS, Coordinator for SBS Assurance of Learning Committee, and External Examiner Coordinator for Year 3 and Year 4 MIS modules. Previously, she also worked as the Year 4 Student Coordinator for the Department of Information Management and served as a Visiting Lecturer Coordinator, in addition to her teaching and research responsibilities. She was also a Research Assistant for the AHEAD DOR Project of the SLIIT Business School on 'Quality of Life and Employability Potential of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness in Sri Lanka'. Before joining SLIIT as an academic, she worked as a Research Assistant for the Faculty of Computing at SLIIT and as a Maths Tutor at Third Space Global (Pvt) Ltd., where she taught Mathematics online to students in the UK.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

    • Master of Philosophy in Business Economics - University of Sri Jayawardenapura
    • BBA (Hons) specializing in Management Information Systems (First class) - SLIIT Business School 
    • Cerificate in Teaching Methodology in Higher Education - SLIIT
    • Certificate in Computer Literacy - Open University of Sri Lanka

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Research Interests

    • Quality of Life
    • Instrument development
    • Addressing contemporary social issues
    • Disability studies
    • Digital transformation
    • Use of Analytics in Business Organizations

Memberships

    Member - Australian Centre on Quality of Life affliated with Deakin University

MY PUBLICATIONS

Journal Publications

  • JADCA Jayakody, I Murray, J Hermann, S Lokuliyana, V Dunuwila "Intelligent Vision Impaired Indoor Navigation Using Visible Light Communication"
  • J Jayakody, I Murray, J Hermann, S Lokuliyana, VR Dunuwila "Tempcache: A Database Optimization Algorithm for Real-Time Data Handling in Indoor Spatial Environments"
  • J Jayakody, I Murray, J Hermann, S Lokuliyana, VR Dunuwila "Enhanced Algorithmic Implementation to Assist Real-Time Indoor Map Generation for Vision Impaired Individuals"
  • V. R. Dunuwila, J. A. D. C. A. Jayakody, R. T. Weerawardhana, W. A. S. Pabasara, H. M. Sunas, U. S. Ketipearachchi "Formulation of a National Framework for the Digital Transformation of Sri Lanka’s public bus transport system"
  • JADCA Jayakody, S Lokuliyana, V Dunuwila, PDS Silva "A Regulatory framework for a Smart Hydroponics System"
  • V. R. Dunuwila, T. Tharsika, J. A. D. C. A. Jayakody "A Review on Technology, Architecture, Applications, Challenges and Future vision of Internet of Things"
  • T.Tharsika, V. R. Dunuwila, Shashika Lokuliyana "Identification of abnormal objects in live feeds in the ATM environment"
  • V. R. Dunuwila, J. A. D. C. A. Jayakody, S. L. Lokuliyana "A Conceptual Framework for the Digital Transformation of Sri Lanka’s public bus transport system"
  • T. Suraweera, V. R. Dunuwila "Challenges of Social Inclusion for the Persons with Visual Impairment & Blindness in the Sri Lankan Workplace"
  • M. H. M. Bassim, C. M. Ekanayake, L.W.P. S. Senevirathne, V. Udayakumar, N. P. Wickramaarachchi, R. M. Munasinghe, V. R. Dunuwila "Evaluating Risk Management Readiness of Organizations towards COVID-19: A Case of the Tourism Industry"
  • M.H.M Bassim, C.M. Ekanayake, L.W.P.S Senevirathne, V. Uthayakumar, N.P. Wickramaarachchi, R. Munasinghe, V. R. Dunuwila "Evaluating Risk Management Readiness of Organizations towards Covid-19: A Case of the Tourism Industry"
  • V. R. Dunuwila, T. Suraweera., R. Jayathilaka, S. Thelijjagoda "Challenges & Prospects for Economic Empowerment of Persons with Visual Impairment & Blindness engaged In Self-Employed Ventures"
  • V. R. Dunuwila & T. Suraweera "Challenges encountered by Employees with Visual Impairment & Blindness in the Sri Lankan Workplace: An Exploratory Study"
  • Dunuwila, V. R., Jayathilaka, R., Attale, D., De Seram, H., Sudusinghe, D., Abeyrathna, I., Suraweera, T. & Thelijjagoda, S. "Effects of Seven Domains of Personal Well-being on Quality of Life of Persons with Visual Impairment and Blindness in Sri Lanka"
  • Ravishanka, M.K.U., Madusanka, A.K.P., Jayasuriya, N.U., Pothupitiya, S.N., Weerarathne, R.S. & Dunuwila, V.R. "Issues Faced by Sri Lankan Non-State University Undergraduates During COVID-19"
  • Dunuwila, V. R., Perera, M. S. S., Suraweera, T. & Fernando, P. J. S. "The Need for a New Paradigm to assess Quality of Life of persons with Vision Impairment and Blindness: Evidence from a literature survey. "
  • Liyanage, L.D.C., Athauda, K., Inali, H., Silva, R., Dunuwila, V. R. & Thelijjagoda, S. "A model to manifest the inadequacy of awareness in cyberbullying among adolescents and to accent its dire need. "
  • Liyanage, L.D.C., Athauda, K., Inali, H., Silva, R., Dunuwila, V. R. & Thelijjagoda, S. "Identifying ethical and safe practices of social media usage among adolescents"
  • Ravishanka, M.K.U., Madusanka, A.K.P., Jayasuriya, N.U., Pothupitiya, S.N., Weerarathne, R.S. & Dunuwila, V.R. "Factors Affecting the Level of Stress Among Undergraduates in Sri Lanka with Special Reference to COVID-19."
  • Ravishanka, M.K.U., Madusanka, A.K.P., Jayasuriya, N.U., Pothupitiya, S.N., Weerarathne, R.S. & Dunuwila, V.R. "Coping Strategies of Non-State Undergraduates for Stress During Covid-19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka. "
  • Kanishta, M., Nishalini, S., Kamalini, V., Liyanage, W.L.R.N, Dunuwila, V.R & Karunarathna, N.P "Domestic Violence among Young Women in Sri Lanka during The Pandemic Situation."
  • Wijayarathna P.L., Gamage I.G, Nimanthika S.H.C.N, Ranasinghe M.N, Dunuwila V.R & Jayasooriya S. "Quality of Life (QoL) in University Undergraduates in Sri Lanka"
  • Liyanage, L.D.C., Athauda, K., Inali, H., Silva, R., Dunuwila, V. R. & Thelijjagoda, S. "A Model to Manifest the Inadequacy of Awareness in Cyberbullying Among the Adolescents to Accent Its Dire Need."
  • Pushpasena T.Y., Sindupraveena T., Kularathna K.L.N.K., Rajakaruna R.K.G.M.S., Dunuwila V.R. & Jayasinghe J.K.P.S.K. "Investigating Critical Success Factors of Smart Classrooms: A Case of Central Province in Sri Lanka"
  • Wijerathne H.D.H.P., Purijjala I.W.C.D., Pathirana D.S.A., Kumarasena K.K.S. & Dunuwila V. R. "Public perception on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in Sri Lanka"
  • Wijerathne H.D.H.P., Purijjala I.W.C.D., Pathirana D.S.A., Kumarasena K.K.S. & Dunuwila V. R. "Exploring etymological roots of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: a study of young adults in Sri Lanka"
  • Wijerathne H.D.H.P., Purijjala I.W.C.D., Pathirana D.S.A., Kumarasena K.K.S. & Dunuwila V. R. "Investigating COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its underlying concerns among young adults in Sri Lanka: An exploratory analysis"
  • Wijerathne H.D.H.P., Purijjala I.W.C.D., Pathirana D.S.A., Kumarasena K.K.S. & Dunuwila V. R. "Exploring COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its determinants among young adults in Sri Lanka"
  • Wijerathne H.D.H.P., Purijjala I.W.C.D., Pathirana D.S.A., Kumarasena K.K.S. & Dunuwila V. R. "Impact of Socio-demographic Characteristics on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Sri Lanka"
  • Wijerathne H.D.H.P., Purijjala I.W.C.D., Pathirana D.S.A., Kumarasena K.K.S. & Dunuwila V. R. "Exploring COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its antecedents: a descriptive study of young adults in Sri Lanka"
  • Chandraguptha B.D.G.K., Menikdiwela S.D., Madurasinghe M.M.L.K., Kalpage N.D., Dunuwila V.R. & Wickramarachchi C.N. "Examining Drivers that Influence Mobile Banking Adoption of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Colombo District"
  • Chandraguptha B.D.G.K., Menikdiwela S.D., Madurasinghe M.M.L.K., Kalpage N.D., Dunuwila V.R. & Wickramarachchi C.N. "Factors Affecting Mobile Banking Adoption among Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka"
  • Chandraguptha B.D.G.K., Menikdiwela S.D., Madurasinghe M.M.L.K., Kalpage N.D., Dunuwila V.R. & Wickramarachchi C.N. "Exploring the factors affecting mobile banking adoption among small and medium enterprises in the Colombo district"
  • Perera P.D.R.P., Weerasuriya P.K., Vimeshika M.H.K., Wijethunga B.M.H.L.B and Dunuwila V.R. "Investigating Occupational Stress & Work from Home Experience of Female University Academics in Sri Lanka: with special reference to Covid-19"
  • Perera P.D.R.P., Weerasuriya P.K., Vimeshika M.H.K., Wijethunga B.M.H.L.B and Dunuwila V.R. "Exploring Occupational Stress of Female University Academics during the Covid-19 Pandemic"
  • Jayakody J.A.D.P.M., Perera K.N.M., Perera D.S.I., Patali L.A.K., Dunuwila V.R. and Lokeshwara A.A. "Investigating Customer Adoption of Digital Banking Platforms in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka"
  • Jayakody J.A.D.P.M., Perera K.N.M., Perera D.S.I., Patali L.A.K., Dunuwila V.R. and Lokeshwara A.A. "Investigating customer adoption of digital banking platforms in the post COVID –19 pandemic in Sri Lanka"
  • Jayakody J.A.D.P.M., Perera K.N.M., Perera D.S.I., Patali L.A.K., Dunuwila V.R. and Lokeshwara A.A. "Exploring customer perceptions on customer adoption of digital banking platforms special reference for urban & rural area comparison in the post COVID –19 pandemic in Sri Lanka"
  • Madhushani W.A.I., Rajapaksha R.L.P.W., Dilshani U.P., Abeyrathne G.R.H.S., Weligodapola M. & Dunuwila V.R. "The Relationship between Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Sri Lankan Banks."
  • Perera K.G.T.N., Perera K.G.T.D., Bogahawatte S.H., Dilhara M.W.A.S, Jayasuriya N. & Dunuwila V.R. "A study on customer satisfaction towards e-commerce payment methods in Sri Lanka"
  • Perera K.G.T.N., Perera K.G.T.D., Bogahawatte S.H., Dilhara M.W.A.S, Jayasuriya N. & Dunuwila V.R. "Investigating the Relationship between Customer Satisfaction and E-Commerce Payment Methods with Special Reference to COD and E-Card Payment Methods in the Context of Sri Lanka"
  • Jayathilaka, M.D.R.K., Dunuwila, V., Attale, D.S.C., De Seram, H.S.H., Sudusinghe, D. R., Abeyrathna, H.A.P.I., Suraweera, T., Thelijjagoda, S. "Assessing Quality of Life of the Visually Disabled People in Sri Lanka using the Seven Domains of Personal Wellbeing"
  • Liyanage, L.D.C., Athauda, K., Inali, H., Silva, R., Dunuwila, V. R. & Thelijjagoda, S. "A Model to Manifest the Inadequacy of Awareness in Cyberbullying Among Adolescents to Accent Its Dire Need"
  • Rajapaksha, I.N., Manawadu, A., Perera, S., Wickramaarachchi, C., Dunuwila, V.R. & Jayakody, A. "Impact of Business Intelligence on the Business Performance of the Banking Sector in Sri Lanka"
  • Ravishanka, M.K.U., Madusanka, A.K.P., Jayasuriya, N.U., Pothupitiya, S.N., Weerarathne, R.S. & Dunuwila, V.R. "Coping with Psychological Issues Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic Times: Perspectives of Non-State Undergraduates"
  • R. Jayathilaka, V. R. Dunuwila, D. Attale, H. De Seram, D. Sudusinghe, I. Abeyrathna, T. Suraweera and S. Thelijjagoda "Personal Well-being Index as a measure of Quality of Life of diverse groups of People with Visual Impairment and Blindness"
  • Wijerathne H.D.H.P., Purijjala I.W.C.D., Pathirana D.S.A., Kumarasena K.K.S. & Dunuwila V. R. "Exploring Etymological Roots of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Study of Young Adults in Sri Lanka"
  • M.B.M.K. Karunaratne, M.R.V.E. Mathota, J.T.S.P. Kumara, D.M.G.B. Thanayamwaththa, V.R. Dunuwila, P. Shamila "Exploring Perceived Stress and its Antecedents Among the Young Population with Special Reference to Sri Lanka's Economic Collapse"
  • Dunuwila, V. R., Perera, M. S. S., Suraweera, T. & Fernando, P. J. S. "Quality of Life of the Blind: Looking through a Wider “Lens” Beyond the Medical “Eye”"
  • V. R. Dunuwila, M. S. S. Perera, T. Suraweera and P. J. S. Fernando "Quality of Life and its Predictors among Persons with Visual Disabilities in Sri Lanka: Development of a New Measure"
  • Dissanayake S.V., Yashodhara S.P.D.S., Rathnayake M.Y.N.D., Sanjeewani I.A.S. and Dunuwila V.R. "Examining the Psychosocial Development and Quality of Life among Orphans in Sri Lankan Orphanages: A Comprehensive Study in the Western Province"
  • Priyadharshani G.D.I., Kappettiya Arachchige D.K.D., Fahim F. R., Dunuwila V.R. and Kalansuriya N.Y. "he Challenges confronting women entreprenuers in the post-covid era of Sri Lanka"
  • Rathnayak U., Jithmini T., Amarasinghe T., Alahakoon S. and Dunuwila V.R. "Exploring the Determinants of Migration Intention of IT Professionals: Evidence from Sri Lanka"
  • Zuha A.R.F, Samarasinghe S.L, Sannasooriya K.H, Jafzan M.J.A, Dunuwila V.R. and Lokeshwara A.A. "Investigating the Connections between Alcohol Use, Mental Health, and Undergraduate Academic Achievement in Sri Lanka"
  • Rathnayak U., Jithmini T., Amarasinghe T., Alahakoon S. and Dunuwila V.R. "Exploring the trends and determinants of migration intention of IT Professionals: Evidence from Sri Lanka"
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