• Profile
  • Full name

    Dr. Sumali Nishantha Dissanayake

  • Designation

    Senior Lecturer (Agricultural Economics)

  • Research Interests
  • Trade and Development, Economics of Climate Change, Technical Efficiency and Productivity, Energy Economics

  • Higher Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Economics), The University of Queensland, Australia
    Thesis: “Climate Change Cause and Effects of Agriculture, Land Use, and Energy: Case Studies on South Asian Economies”
    Disciplines covered: Quantitative Skills, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Advanced Applied Econometrics, Developmental Economics, Productivity and Efficiency Analysis, and Stochastic Frontier Analysis

    Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) (Agricultural Economics), Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
    Thesis: “Export Creation and Diversion Effects of Agricultural Trade: Implications for the South Asian Economies”

    Bachelor of the Science of Agriculture (B.Sc.), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
    Specialization module: Agricultural Economics and Business Management
    Thesis: “Financial Analysis of Broiler Supply Chain with Special Reference to Food Safety”
     

  • Academic Distinctions/Fellowships
    • Recipient of Australian Postgraduate award for higher degree research at the University of Queensland, Australia (2014-2017).
    • Recipient of fellowship offered by the Center for Global Trade Analysis, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA for the training on Applied General Equilibrium Analysis in a Multi-Regional Framework
    • Research grant offered by the School of Economics, The University of Queensland for Practical General Equilibrium Modelling course at Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
    • Winner of the Three Minutes Thesis (3MT) competition 2016, School of Economics, The University of Queensland, Australia.
  • Teaching & Administrative Experience
  • Expertise for delivering excellence in the field of Economics and Business Management backed up with 12+ years of teaching, consultancy and research experience. High level of initiative in curriculum-related as well as extra-curricular areas, developing student-centred, congenial learning techniques to instil enthusiasm in students with an emphasis on value education to foster their development to their utmost potential.

    Courses coordinated in Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.  

    Year

    Course Code

    Course Name

    Old Curriculum (2007-2013)

    1100

    AS 1102 (3/30:30)

    Economic Theory

    1200

    AS 1203 (2/30:00)

    Principles of Management

    2100

    AS 2104 (2/25:10)

    Principles of Marketing

    3100

    AS 3102 (2/15:30)

    Farm Management

    3200

    AS 3206 (2/25:10)

    Intermediate Economic Theory

     

    AS 3208 (2/25:10)

    International Trade

    4100

    AS 4106 (3/30:30)

    Marketing Management and Agribusiness

    New Curriculum (2014-2018)

    1100

    AS 1101 (1/10:10)

    Agriculture and Development

    2100

    AS 2101 (2/25:10)

    Management Theory and Practice

    3100

    AS 3101 (2/20:20)

    Economics of Farm Production and Management

    3200

    AS 3207 (2/25:10)

    International Trade

    4200

    AS 4200

    Research Project

    Courses assisted in Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program, Business School, The University of Queensland, Australia (2015-2017)

      ECON 7012 Business Economics 

     

  • Publications In Journals
  • Dissanayake, S., Mahadevan, R. and Asafu-Adjaye, J., 2019. Is there a role for trade liberalization in mitigating the impacts of climate change on agriculture?. Economic Analysis and Policy62, pp.307-324.

    Dissanayake, S., Mahadevan, R. and Asafu-Adjaye, J., 2018. How efficient are market-based instruments in mitigating climate change in small emitter South Asian economies?. Economic Modelling75, pp.169-180.

    Dissanayake, S., Asafu-Adjaye, J. and Mahadevan, R., 2017. Addressing climate change cause and effect on land cover and land use in South Asia. Land Use Policy67, pp.352-366.

    Mukarrama, M.M.F., Udugama, J.M.M., Jayasinghe mudalige, U.K., Ikram, S.M.M. and Dissanayake, S.N., 2013. Assessing the Household Food Security of Marine Fisheries Sector in Sri Lanka: Case of Muslim Fishing Community in the Beruwala Divisional Secretariat Division. Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences15.

  • Publications In Symposium Proceedings
  • Dissanayake, S., Asafu-Adjaye, J. and Mahadevan, R., 2017. Addressing climate change cause and effect on land cover and land use in South Asia. The Australian Agricultural and Resource Economic Society (AARES), 61st Annual Conference, BCEC, Brisbane, Australia.

    Sumali Dissanayake and Jeevika Weerahewa “Trade Creation and Trade Diversion Effects of Agricultural Trade”. Paper published and presented at ARTNeT 5th Anniversary Conference on Trade Led Growth in Times of Crisis held at Bangkok, 2-3 November 2009. Paper available at www.unescap.org/tid/artnet/mtg/Sumali%20and%20Jeevika.pdf

    Dissanayake, Sumali,  Jeevika Weerahewa and Udith Jayasinghe-Mudalige (2005). Assessing the Impact of Vertical Integration and Plant Size on the Profitability and Food Safety Controls Adopted by Non- Organized Broiler Farms in Sri Lanka. Paper published and presented at the South Asia Regional Conference on “Globalization of Agriculture in South Asia: Has it Made a Difference to Rural Livelihoods?” Hyderabad, India – March 23 to 25 2005.

    Weerahewa, J. and Sumali Dissanayake. 2005. “Food Safety, Vertical Integration and Economies of Scale in Broiler Production in Sri Lanka .” Paper presented at the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society Annual Meeting. San Francisco . 6-8 July 2005.

    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.

    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 “Sustainable Conservation of Wild Rice Relatives in Urban Areas: Community Preferences” Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 7th February 2013. ISSN 2235-9710.

    B.B. Goroggoda., 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?” Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 7th February 2013. ISSN 2235-9710.

    B.M.N.C Karunaratna., S.P. Weligamage and S.N. Dissanayake “Consumer Lifestyle and Value Addition: Spices and Condiments in Agricultural Marketing System” Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 31st July 2013. ISSN 2012-5623.

    D.G.P. Kumarasiri., S.P. Weligamage and S.N. Dissanayake “Present Status of Agro-Well use in Minor Irrigarion Systems in Malwathu oya River Basin” Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 31st July 2013. ISSN 2012-5623.

    S.A.A.S Perera., Jeevika Weerahewa and S.N. Dissanayake “Factors Affecting the Quality Pepper Production among Smallholder Farmers in Udunuwara DS Division in Kandy District, Sri Lanka” Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 31st July 2013. ISSN 2012-5623.

    H.P.A. Chandana., 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”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 15th November 2012. ISSN 2012-5623.

    B.B. Goroggoda., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige.,S. N. Dissanayake., J.M.M. Udugama.,S.M.M Ikram.,J.M.M. Udugama., J.C. Edirisinghe and H.M.T.K. Herath “Firms’ Realization of their Exoectations on Adoption of an Enhanced Food Safety Metasystem: Exploring the case of HACCP Certified Agri-Food Processing Firms in Sri Lanka”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 15th November 2012. ISSN 2012-5623.

    A.A.B. Koangolla. Fredrick Abeyratne and S. N. Dissanayake, “Sustainability of Cultivating Traditional Rice Varieties as a Profit Making Venture for Nitche Markets”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 15th September 2012. ISSN 2012-5623

    S.H. Weerappuli.,Jeevika Weerahewa and S. N. Dissanayake, “Socio Economic Determinants of Household Dietary Patterns”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 15th September 2012. ISSN 2012-5623.

    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.

    K.S.L. Abeykoon., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige and S. N. Dissanayake, “Firms’ Strategic Response to Innovation: An Exploratory Research based on Agribusiness in Sri Lanka”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 16th September 2011. ISSN 2012-5623.

    W.K.A.M.D.S. Aththanayake., U. K. Jayasinghe-Mudalige ., S. N. Dissanayake and J.M.M. Udugama, “What Incentives Trigger Firmas to be Adopters of Environmental Controls? Evidence from Solid Waste Management in Agri-Food Processing Sector in Sri Lanka”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 16th September 2011. ISSN 2012-5623.

    B.G.C. Iroshan.,F Abeyratne and S. N. Dissanayake, “Profitability Analysis of Broiler Production: A Case Study in Gampaha District”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 16th September 2011. ISSN 2012-5623.

    S. N. Dissanayake and J. Weerahewa. “Export Creation and Diversion Effects of Agricultural Trade: Implications for the South Asian Economies” Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 28th October 2010. ISSN 2235-9710.

    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.

    Anuradha, A.T., S. N. Dissanayake and A. Gunawardena., “The Impact of GSP+ on Sri Lankan Exports”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 04th June 2010. ISSN 2012-5623. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 04th June 2010. ISSN 2012-5623.

    Chandrasekara, N.D.R., K.S. Karunagoda and S.N. Dissanayake., “Milk Production and Financial Analysis of the Dairy Cattle Sector in Mid Country Sri Lanka: Case Study in Kandy District”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 04th June 2010. ISSN 2012-5623.

    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”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 04th  June 2010. ISSN 2012-5623.

    Wicrama, W.W.A.R., W. Wickramasinghe and S.N. Dissanayake, “Adoption of Technologies and Management Practices by Rubber Smallholders: A Case in Kaluthara Distrct, Sri Lanka”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 04th June 2010. ISSN 2012-5623.

    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”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 07th May 2009. ISSN 2012-5623.

    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”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 07th May 2009. ISSN 2012-5623.

    Alahakoon, R.A.M.S.V., F. Abeyrathe and S.N. Dissanayake, “The Effect of Agricultural Labour Migration towards Off-farm Employment on Agricultural Production: A Case Study Conducted in Muthukandiya Farm Settlement Area-Monaragala District”.  Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 07th  May 2009. ISSN 2012-5623.

    Wijethilaka, B.P.A.S.K., H.N. Appuhami and S.N. Dissanayake”Effectiveness of One Day Training Programs Conducted by Coconut Research Institute in Year 2005”. Proceedings of the Research Symposium, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 07th May 2009. ISSN 2012-5623.

    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.


        

     

  • Contact
  • Official Address

    Department of Agricultural Systems
    Faculty of Agriculture
    Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
    Puliyankulama,
    Sri Lanka.

    Phone

    0776671716

    Fax

    +94 25 2235102

    Email

    sumali_dissanayake@yahoo.com


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