Administrative & Professional Experience

  • Leader of the Proposal Writing Team for Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) Grant Program initiated by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka April 04, 2018 to date.
  • Invited Professor, Faculty of Economics, Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan, April 2017 to March 2018 and April 2006 to March 2008.
  • The Japan Foundation Fellow (2016-2017) at the Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, the University of Tokyo, Japan to Conduct Research on Sri Lankan Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Japan, September 2016 to March 2017.
  • President, Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS), 2014-2016 and July 2018 to date.
  • Head, Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, June 2014 to August 2016.
  • Vice President, Sri Lanka Economics Association (SLEA), 2016-2014 and 2017-todate.
  • Member, Faculty Board, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Sir John Kotelawala Defense University of Sri Lanka, April 2016 to date.
  • Chairman, Summit Finance PLC (2016); for more information see http://www.summit.lk /wp-content/uploads/ 2016/08/Annual-Report-2015-16.pdf.
  • Chairman, International Conference on Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (IC-JAGAAS-2016), Funded by the Japan Foundation, Tokyo, Hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka at the Center for Banking Studies, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, February 18 and 19, 2016.
  • Coordinator, Master of Development Studies (MDS) program conducted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, October 2014 to August 2016.
  • Independent Non-executive Director, Summit Finance PLC (2015): see http://www.summit.lk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Annual-Report-2015-16.pdf.
  • Member, Board of Study of the School of Accounting and Business (SAB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), May 2013 to August 2016.
  • Member, Board of Study for Development Studies (BSDS), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, 2014-2016.
  • University of Grants Commission (UGC) Nominee for Council of the National Center for Advancement in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS), August 2011 to August 2016.
  • Member of the Audit Committee, Council of the National Center for Advancement in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS), April 2014 to August 2016.
  • Member, Standing committee on Management Studies of the University Grants Commission, April 2011 to August 2016.
  • Member, Board of Study on Human Resource Education Programs, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, November 2014 to October 2016.
  • One of the Three (03) Chief Editors, Defence and Security Journal, Published by the Defence Services Command and Staff College, Sri Lanka in 2016.
  • Member, Faculty Board of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, May 2011 to May 2014.
  • Ex-officio Member, Council of the University of Colombo, May 2011 to May 2014.
  • Acting Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, September 25 and 26, 2008, November 18, 2008, August 17 to 19, 2009, April 12 to 29, 2014.
  • Dean, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 2011 to May 2014.
  • Chairman, Annual Research Symposium-2014, University of Colombo. Main Theme: “University-Industry Collaboration to Strengthen the Knowledge Hub of Sri Lanka”, held in Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, November, 20-21, 2014.
  • Member, Faculty Board of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Open University of Sri Lanka, November 2010 to November 2014.
  • Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 2014.
  • Acting Director, Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA), University of Colombo, January to May 2015.
  • Senate Nominee for Amendments to the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), 2015.
  • Member, Faculty Board of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, May 2011 to May 2014.
  • Chief Editor, Colombo Business Journal, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, May 2011 to May 2014.
  • Senate Nominee to the Board of Management of the National Education Research and Evaluation Centre (NEREC), University of Colombo, August 2011 to May 2014.
  • Acting Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, September 25 and 26, 2008, November 18, 2008, August 17 to 19, 2009, April 12 to 29, 2014.
  • Lecturer, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, September 1996 to February 2000.
  • Chairman, Sports Board, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 2011 to May 2014.
  • Head, Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, May 2010 to May 2011.
  • Member, Business Management Education Board, National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), August 2009 to May 2011.
  • Member, Board of Study for Professional Studies (BSPS), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, 2008-2011.
  • Coordinator, Master of Business Studies (MBS) program, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, August 2008 to June 2011.
  • Chief Editor, Sri Lanka Economics Journal, Sri Lanka Economics Association, 2009-2011.
  • Member, Academic Governing Council of the National School of Business Management (NSBM), The NSBM Green University Town, May 2012 to date.
  • Consultant to MSc/BSc Degree Programs-KDU, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, July 2011 to February 2014.
  • Member, Advisory Board of the Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCS), University of Colombo, December 2011 to May 2014.
  • Member, Senate of the University of Colombo, August 2000 to date.
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, February 2000 to May 2003.
  • Coordinator, First and Second Annual Research Conferences of the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo conducted in 2002 and 2003.
  • Senate Nominee to the Board of Management of the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), November 2002 to September 2005.
  • Acting Director of Studies, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, June 2005 to August 2005.
  • Member, Faculty Board of the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, 2000 to date.
  • Head, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, May 2005 to March 2006.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, May 2003 to March 2008.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, April 2008 to November 2009.
  • Professor, Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, November 2009 to date.
  • Member, National Panel of Advisors (NPA) for Preparation of Proposals for Promotion of Labour Migration, Formulation of a Revised Plan of Action for MFEPW, 2009 to 2010.
  • Research Assistant, Wiros Lokh Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1987 to 1990.
  • Member, Senate of the University of Colombo, August 2000 to date.
  • Assistant Lecturer, Department of Commerce and Management Studies, Faculty of Arts,University of Colombo, September 1990 to September 1991.
  • Lecturer, Department of Commerce and Management Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, October 1991 to September 1996.

Selected Keynote Speeches Delivered

  • Keynote Speech delivered on “Going Global: the Way Forward for Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs to Earn Profits and sustainability” delivered at the Inaugural Ceremony of the Master of Entreprenurship-2018 of the Department of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, held at Solis Hotel, Pitakotte, September 29, 2018
  • Plenary Speaker on “Importance of “Literacy” for Managers and Entrepreneurs in the 21st Century” at the 11th International Research Conference of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU-IRC) – 2018, September 13, 2018.
  • Speaker on “Enhancing Profitability of SME’s by Improving Literacy of Entrepreneurs and Employees” at the Evening Seminar on “Contemporary Issues in SME’s in Sri Lanka” Organized by the Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka and Finance PLC (MBSL), held at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute, September 12, 2018.
  • Keynote Speech delivered on “Enhancing Entrepreneurs for Global Value Chains and Standards for Trade: With Special Reference to Sri Lanka” Policy Research Seminar on Global Value Chains and Standards for Trade in Asia, held at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) Colombo, Sri Lanka Organized by the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO), JETRO Colombo Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade (MODSIT) of Sri Lanka, March 29, 2018
  • Keynote Speech delivered on “Revisiting Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy in the Plantation Industry of Sri Lanka” at the 1st National Symposium on Sustainable Plantation Management in Sri Lanka, held at the Institute of Plantation Management, February 27, 2018.
  • Keynote Speech Delivered on “Entrepreneurship, Productivity and Sustainable Profitability:Lessons for the Plantation Sector in Sri Lanka” Awareness Workshop on “ An Integrated Approach to Convert Plantation Productivity to Sustainable Profitability” for Planters, Organized by the Institute Plantation Management, July 20, 2018 at Hotel Turyaa-Kalutara.
  • Delivered Presidential Address at International Conference on “Knowledge Hub in the Global Village-Japan: Iconic Leader in Human Resource Development”, organized by the Japanese Graduates Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (IC-JAGAAS 2016), Hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, and Funded by the Japan Foundation Tokyo Office, held at the Center for Banking Studies, Rajagiriya, February 18, 2016.
  • Keynote Speech delivered on “Role of Entrepreneurs in a Knowledge Economy”, at the International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Conducted by the TIIKM Conferences, held at Galadari Hotel Colombo, November 4, 2014.
  • Diners’ Club Oration, delivered on “Intelligence in Economics, Management and Finance Perspectives” at the Advanced Module Workshop for Senior Officers of the Security Forces in the Jaffna District held at the Security Forces Headquarters under the chairmanship of Security Forces Commander of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, March 23, 2014.
  • Keynote Speech delivered on “Tourism as a Tool of Economic Development: Experience, Opportunities and Challenges of Sri Lanka” at the International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Management 2013, organized jointly by the International Center for Research and Development (ICRD) in Sri Lanka and International University of Japan, Held in Galadari Hotel Colombo November 10, 2013.
  • Keynote Speech delivered on “Knowledge Sharing for Present and Future Needs” at the Inauguration Ceremony of the 11th Academic Sessions and the 10th Vice Chancellor’s Awards of the University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 19 March 2014.
  • Keynote Speech delivered on “Linking Asia through International Migration and Remittances” International Conference on Asian Studies 2013, organized jointly by the International Center for Research and Development (ICRD) in Sri Lanka and International University of Japan. Held at the Galadari Hotel Colombo, August 10, 2013.
  • Convocation Address delivered on “Role of University Graduates in inculcating Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship in Sri Lankan Society” at the 10th Annual General (External) Degree Awarding Convocation of the Faculty of Arts, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, held at BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 07November 2013.
  • Delivered Speech of the Country Representative on “Japan’s Emerging Role in South Asia”, at the International conference organized by the South Asian Federation of Japanese University Graduates Alumni Association, hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, Funded by the Japan Foundation, held at Sasakawa Institute, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 23 March 2013.

Consultancy Reports (Team, Individual)

  • Team Member for Preparation of Corporate Plan 2014-2018 for the Ceylon Electricity Board.
  • Team Member for Preparation of Strategic Plan for the University of Colombo 2015-201
  • Karunaratne, H. D. (2009) An Effective Approach to Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) Promotion, Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Enterprise Development Sri Lanka. (Co-authored with six other authors).
  • Karunaratne, H. D. (2009) National Plan on Labour Migration from Sri Lanka-2009, International Organization for Migration and Ministry of Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare, Sri Lanka.(Co-authored with Hettige, S. De Silva, I., and Kulasekara S.).
  • Karunaratne, H. D. (2002) “Hambantota Integrated Rural Development Programme: Sustainability of Measurements, Assets and Approaches”, A Consultancy Report Submitted to the Development Studies Institute, University of Colombo on the Request of the Norwegian Government, Co-authored with W. D. Lakshman and Jayasinhge H. N. P, November 25, 200
  • Karunaratne, H. D. (2002) “A New Method of Issuing Motor Revenue Licenses in the Western Province of Sri Lanka”, A Consultancy Report Submitted to the Western Province Motor Traffic Commissioner-2002, Co-authored with W. P.G. De Alwis, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo.

Editing/Review Works Done

  • One of the three Chief Editors, (2016), Defence and Security Journal, Volume 1, Issue 1, The Journal of the Defence Services Command and Staff College, Sri Lanka 2016.
  • Executive Editor, (2014) Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo-2014, November 2014.
  • Editor, Karunaratne, H.D. (2012) A Journey in Harmony: Sixty Years of Japan-Sri Lanka Relations, A commemorative Volume of Sixty Years of Diplomatic Relations between Sri Lanka and Japan. Neo graphics, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. (Edited book)
  • Chief Editor, Colombo Business Journal, Journal of the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 2011-2013 (03 Volumes).
  • Chief Editor, Sri Lanka Economics Journal, Vol. 10. No, 2, December 2009, the Journal of the Sri Lanka Economics Association, 2009-2011.
  • Member of Editorial Board, Sri Lanka Economic Journal, the Journal of the Sri Lanka Economics Association, 2008 June Issue and December Issue.
  • Member of Editorial Board, Sri Lanka Journal of Business Economics, (2) 1: Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
  • Member of Editorial Board, Asian Studies International Journal, (1) 1: International Centre for Research and Development Sri Lanka (ICRD), January 2013, ISSN: 22791949
  • Reviewer for Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) Journal
  • Member of Editorial Board, The University of Colombo Review, (1) 2: The Journal of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 2007-2013.
  • Member of Editorial Board, Colombo Business Journal, Vol. 01 (02): A Journal of the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, 2008
  • Member of Editorial Board, IWE Journal 5, December 2005, Institute of Workers Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.