Ms. Tharangi Wanigasuriya

Dedicated and enthusiastic academic with extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. Currently serves as a Lecturer (Probationary) at the Sri Lanka Technological Campus, bringing a strong background from the University of Colombo and the University of Peradeniya. Holds a Bachelor of Arts Special Degree in Economics (First Class), Master of Economics from the University of Peradeniya and MPhil in Economics from the University of Peradeniya. Research interests span macroeconomics, financial development, governance, and trade. Committed to fostering an engaging learning environment and inspiring students to achieve academic excellence and professional success.

A dedicated Lecturer in Business Management with a First Class degree and Master of Economics and MPhil in Economics from the University of Peradeniya. Extensive experience as an Assistant Lecturer at the Universities of Colombo and Peradeniya, and as a part-time lecturer at ANC Education. A committed researcher with numerous journal and conference publications, focusing on macroeconomics, banking, and governance. Skilled in curriculum development and academic administration, aiming to foster a dynamic learning environment and produce impactful research.

• MPhil in Economics: Department of Economics and Statistics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

• Master of Economics: Department of Economics and Statistics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

• Bachelor of Arts Special Degree in Economics: University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (First Class – 3.858 GPA). 

• The World of Japanese Contemporary Culture Program: Fukuoka Women's University, Japan.

Economics
Business Management
Banking and Finance
Mathematics and statistics

• Macroeconomics

• Financial Development and Banking Performance

• Governance and Political Stability

• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

• Trade Openness and Economic Growth

• Environmental Economics 

A prolific researcher with a strong record of journal publications, full papers, and abstracts in national and international forums. Publications cover a wide range of topics including the impact of microfinance, banking performance, CO2 emissions, trade openness, and political stability. Authored a book on Statistics and has multiple articles currently under review for upcoming journals and conferences. Regularly serves as a reviewer for academic journals.

• Fukuoka University Scholarship in Japan (2017/2018)

• Peradeniya University Alumni Australia Victoria Chapter Dhammika Gunarathne Memorial Scholarship in Economics (2015)

• H. A. DE. S. Gunesekara Gold Medal for excellence in Economics (2018)

• P. D. Khan Medal for Economics (2018)

• Gate Mudaliyar N. Canaganayagam birth centenary memorial prize for Economics (Best Student in Economics) (2018)

• University prize for academic excellence (2018)

• Western Australia Alumni Association Scholarship (2014/2015)

• University Scholarship for 100 level examinations in Arts (2013/2014)

• Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing from the South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics and the Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting (2021).

I am available to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research in the following areas: Macroeconomics and Economic Development, Banking and Financial Performance, Corporate Governance, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Trade Openness and Economic Growth, Political Stability and Governance, Environmental Economics, Supply Chain Management and Operational Efficiency, Labour Economics (including gig economy and disability-inclusive employment), and the application of AI in Education. I also welcome quantitative and econometric research employing panel data, time series analysis, and composite index development.