Ms Madhushika Iorshini Perera

Lecturer

  • Bio
  • Research Interest
  • Research
  • Teaching

  • BIO

    M. A. Madhushika Iroshini Perera is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in agricultural economics and agribusiness at Griffith University, Australia. She has lecturing experience from University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka, Griffith University, and Leaders Institute. Ms Perera also developed University of Ruhuna’s curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management and Agricultural Resource Management and Technology. Previously, she worked as a Research Officer and Data Collector in Sri Lanka.

    QUALIFICATION

    • Doctor of Philosophy in agribusiness (candidate)
    • Master of Science in marine ecosystem management and climate change
    • Bachelor of Science in agriculture (Honours 1)

    PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

    • Certificate in Professional Development in Higher Education, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2020.
    • Advanced National Diploma in Human Resource Management, National Institute of Business Management, Sri Lanka, 2014.
    • Proficiency in English Course, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2014.
    • Certificate in Human Resource Management with a Distinction (D) Pass, Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka, 2012.
    • CAB-I Examination, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, 2010.
    • Diploma in Computing Studies, Computer Educational Center, Kesbewa Development Foundation, 2005.

    SCHOLARSHIPS

    • PhD International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, Griffith University, Australia.
    • Living Stipend Scholarship, University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka under MoU between Griffith University and University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka.
    • Master of Science Scholarship, Norwegian Government, Norad’s programme for Master Studies, Nha Trang University, Vietnam in collaboration with Tromso University and Burgen University, Norway, 2016.
    • JENESYS 2.0 The Short- Term Invitation Programme for Students from SARRC Countries, Japan International Cooperation Center in Tokyo, Japan, 2014.

  • Agribusiness management, economics, and finance

  • BOOKS

    • De Silva, W. N., & Perera, M. A. M. I. (2017). Current status of gender mainstreaming in Sri Lankan universities. Canada: Commonwealth of Learning.
    • (contributor) Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. (2018). The state of Sri Lankan cities 2018. Colombo: UNHABITAT.

    JOURNAL ARTICLES

    • Perera, M. A. M. I., Wijekoon, W. M. S. M. (2019). Role of microfinance in empowering poor rural households: A case study in Berendina Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics, 8(1), 145- 159.
    • Perera, M. A. M. I., Amarasinghe, O., Bavinck, M. and De Silva, W. N. (2018). Why do marine fishers break rules? Evidence from Southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, 1, 142- 148.
    • Perera, M. A. M. I., & Wijeratne, M. (2017). Relationship between remittances and rural primary education: A case study on a group of remittance beneficiaries. Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences, 40(1), 71-79. http://doi.org/10.4038/sljss.v40i1.7502.

    CONFERENCE PAPERS

    • Perera, M. A. M. I. (2022). Analyzing the export demand for agribusiness commodities: Evidence from Sri Lanka. AFE HDR Symposium 2022, Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Business School, Griffith University, Australia.
    • Perera, M. A. M. I., Amarasinghe, O., & De Silva, W. N. (2019). The community perspective towards the effect of climate change adaptations on rule- breaking incidences by coastal stakeholders: A case study in Rekawa in southern Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture & Environment 2019, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
    • Perera, M. A. M. I., Amarasinghe, O., & De Silva, W. N. (2019). Addressing the clash between human development goals and ecosystem sustainability goals: The case study in Rekawa in Southern Sri Lanka. International Symposium on Agriculture & Environment 2019, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
    • Perera, M. A. M. I., Amarasinghe, O., Bavinck, M., & De Silva, W. N. (2018). Why do marine fishers break rules? Evidence from Southern Sri Lanka. South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018. Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    • Jayasinghe, A. D., Amarasinghe, O., Dharmawardana, D. T. P. S., Peramunagama, S. S. M., Perera, M. A. M. I., & Piyasiri, K. H. K. L. (2017). The role of social capital in improving the adaptive capacity and wellbeing of fishing communities at the face of fishing-related shocks; evidence from southern Sri Lanka. Netherlands: 9th MARE Conference 2017.
    • Peramunagama, S. S. M., Amarasinghe, O., Perera, M.A.M.I., & Piyasiri, K.H.K.L. (2016). Use of destructive fishing gears in the North of Sri Lanka: A bottom-up analysis using participatory tools. 13th Academic Sessions and 12th Vice Chancellors’s Awards 2016. Matara. Sri Lanka: University of Ruhuna.
    • Perera, M. A. M. I., & Wijeratne, M. (2015). Effects of the use of inward remittances on primary education by rural households: A case study in the Galewela DS Area. 71st Annual Sessions 2015, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
    • Perera, M.A.M.I., & Wijeratne, M. (2015). The use of participatory rural appraisal techniques to identify farmers’ needs in agricultural development. 71st Annual Sessions 2015, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.

  • APPROVED TO TEACH