Mrs. Anupama DamunupolaSenior Lecturer Grade IIanupamak@kln.ac.lk
MHRM, PGD, B.A.(Sp) First Class Honors
Email:anupamak@kln.ac.lk
Contacts:
Room No: G-02

Research interests

Tourism, Hospitality, Event Marketing, Organizational Behavior and HRM, Gender Studies, Culture, Heritage & Consumer Behavior, Special Interest Tourism

 
  • Kumarasiri W.M.I., Damunupola A.K.A.,Idroos A.A. (2021) Covid- 19 Pandemic & The Passenger Assistance Workers Perception on Health and Safety Practices at BIA Katunayake, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
  • Dharmawardhana K.K.P.S., Damunupola AK.K.A., Sammani U.G.O. (2021) Factors affecting on buying intention of Organic Tea for Boutique hotels, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
  • Gunawardena C.D.W., Damunupola AK.K.A., Ranaweera R.A.A.K. (2021) Effect of Employee Bullying on Employee Job Performance in Hotel Industry, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
  • Viduranga W.P.C., Damunupola A.K.A., Ranaweera R.A.A.K. (2021) The Impact of HRM Practices on Career Succession Plans (With Special Reference to Operational Level Employees in Hotels, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka. 
  • L.R. Darshani., A.K.A.Damunupola (2020) Research paper entitled “Challenges and Opportunities for Community Based Tourism Development in Kitulgala” presented and published on IRCUWU Conference held on July 29-30, 2020. D.M. Ranasinghe, A.K.A.Damunupola
  • Nayanajith, G., Damunupola, K. A., & Pastor, C. K. (2020). Telebanking Adoption Intentions, Actions and Subjective Norms in the Context of Sri Lankan Private Commercial Banks. Southeast Asian Journal of Science and Technology, 5(1).
  • Nayanajith, G., Damunupola, K. A., & Pastor, C. K. L. (2020). E-Service Quality, Technology Self-Efficacy and Smart Banking Adoption in Sri Lanka. ASEAN Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 4(1), 25-32.
  • Nayanajith, G., Damunupola, K. A., & Ventayen, R. J. (2020). Website Usability, Perceived Usefulness and Adoption of Internet Banking Services in the Context of Sri Lankan Financial Sector. Asian Journal of Business and Technology, 2(1).
  • Nayanajith, G., Damunupola, K. A., & Ventayen, R. J. M. (2019). Online Banking Transactions and Mere-Exposure Effect. Online Journal of Technology Innovation, 
  • J.M.E.K.S. Bandara., A.K.A.Damunupola (2020, “An Analysis of the Relationship between Human Resource Management Practices and Employee Retention in Hotel industry (with Special Reference to Star Class Hotels in Western Province)” presented and published on IRCUWU Conference held on July 29-30, 2020.
  • Sowmiya., A.K.A.Damunupola (2020), “Impact of Organizational Culture on Career Development of Women Employees in Hotel Industry (with Special Reference to Northern Province), presented and published on IRCUWU Conference held on July 29-30, 2020.
  • Won the Best Paper Award and Best Paper Presenter Award for “Impact of Glass Ceiling on Female Career Advancement; Moderating role of Female Career Aspirations: A study on Hotel Industry in Sri Lanka” presented at the 2nd Global Conference on Multidisciplinary Academic Research, December 2019, Bali-Indonesia. Abstract and the full paper has been published(https://apiar.org.au/wpcontent/uploads/2020/01/45_GCMAR_Nov_2019_BRR901_Tourism_p.134-149.pdf)
  • H.V.P. Kumarasinghe., A.K.A.Damunupola (2019) Published a research paper titled “Self-Scooter Riders as a Tool for Remote Destination Promotion in Ella, Sri Lanka” on Journal of Management and Tourism Research Volume 2 Issue 2 (2019)1-16.
  • Published and presented a research paper titled “Impact of Glass Ceiling on Female Career Advancement (Special Reference to Hotel Industry in Colombo-Sri Lanka)” at the 3rd International Research Symposium in Tourism, Hospitality & Events, held on 23rd May 2019, Sunderland, United Kingdom.
  • Gayan Nayanajith, D. A., Weerasiri, R. A. S. & Damunupola, K.A. (2019) “A Review on E-Banking Adoption in the Context of E-Service Quality”, Sri Lanka Journal of Marketing, Vol. 5 Issue: 2, pp. 25-52.
  • Gayan Nayanajith, D. A. & Damunupola, K. A. (2019) " E-Service Trustworthiness and Adoption of Online Banking in the Presence of a Moderator: A Relational Study", Journal of Environmental Science, Computer Science and Engineering & Technology, 8 Issue:4, pp.265-289, DOI: 10.24214/jecet.B.8.4.26589.
  • Nayanajith, G., & Damunupola, K. A. (2019). Effects of Subjective Norms and Security on Online Banking Adoption: Multilevel Linear Model Analysis. Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2(1).
  • Nayanajith, G., & Damunupola, K. A. (2019). Relationship of Perceived Behavioral Control and Adoption of Internet Banking in the Presence of a Moderator. Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2(2).
  • Nayanajith, G., Damunupola, K. A., & Ventayen, R. J. (2019). User Intentions and Actions Towards Adoption of Technology Based Self-Service Banking Services: A MANOVA Analysis. Southeast Asian Journal of Science and Technology, 4(1).
  • Nayanajith, G., Damunupola, K. A., & Ventayen, R. J. (2019). Relationship of Perceived Trust and Perceived Ease of Use on Adoption of Computer Aided Learning in the Context of Sri Lankan International Schools. Southeast Asian Journal of Science and Technology, 4(1).
  • Nayanajith, G., Damunupola, K. A., & Ventayen, R. J. (2019). Impact of Innovation and Perceived Ease of Use on E-Learning Adoption. Asian Journal of Business and Technology, 2(1).
  • Nayanajith, D. A., Damunupola, K. A. (2020), Impact of Digitalization on Commercial Banks: A Discussion, presented at the International Conference ICED, 2020
  • Impact of Social Networking Sites Service Quality on Travel Decision of International Tourists (Special Reference to Sri Lanka), International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, February 2019
  • Analysis of Tourism Destination Competitiveness in Nuwara Eliya Region (Supplier’s Perspective), International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, February 2019
  • Potentiality of Fashion Industry for the Tourism Development in Sri Lanka, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, February 2019
  • Challenges and Opportunities for Community Based Tourism Development in Sembuwaththa, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, February 2019
  • Identify the Potentials to Promote Special Interest Tourism in Kurunegala District: With Special Reference to Cultural Heritage Tourism, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, February 2019
  • Nayanajith, D.A.G., Damunupola, K. A. (2019), E-Service Trustworthiness and Online Banking Adoption in The Presence Of A Moderator: A Relational Study, International Research Conference of ICBT
  • Gayan Nayanajith, D. A., Damunupola, K. A. Ventayen, Randy Joy M. (2019), User Intentions and Actions Towards Adoption of Technology Based Self-Service Banking Services: A MANOVA Analysis, Presented at International Conference SEACAR, Philippines, 2019
  • Gayan Nayanajith, D. A., Damunupola, K.A. and Ventayen, Randy Joy M. (2019), Impact of Innovation and Perceived Ease of Use on E-Learning Adoption in the context of Sri Lankan International Schools, Presented at International Conference RACER, Philippines, 2019
  • Gayan Nayanajith, D. A. Damunupola, K. A. (2019), Impact of Subjective Norms on E-Banking Adoption: A Multivariate Analysis, Presented at International Conference IPRC, UoK, 2019-2
  • Gayan Nayanajith, D. A., Dissanayake, D. M. R., Weerasiri, R. A. S., Damunupola, K. A. (2019), Perceived Trust of E-Services, Perceived Usefulness and Adoption of E-Banking in the Context of Sri Lankan Private Sector Banks: A Relational Study
  • Sri Lanka - China Tourism Relations - An Analysis of Recent Trends in Chinese Tourist Arrivals to Sri Lanka, International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH) 2018
  • Socio-Economic and the Environmental Impacts of Developing a Hydropower Plant in Kithulgala Adventure Tourism Site (with Special Reference to Adventure Activity Operators), International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, January 2018
  • Impact of Marketing Mix Factors in Tourists’ Decision Making of Revisiting Sri Lanka (with Special Reference to Beach Tourism in Southern Province), International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, January 2018
  • Planning Eco-friendly Wedding Events (with Special Reference to Event Organizers in Colombo District), International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, January 2018
  • Impact of Beach Tourism on the Host Community: Evidence from Arugam Bay Beach in Sri Lanka, International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, January 2017
  • Impacts of Entertainment Events on Host Community with Special Reference to Hikkaduwa, International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, January 2017
  • Analysis of Organizational and Environmental Benefits from Sustainable Waste Management Practices in Hotels (with Special Reference to Kandy District, Sri Lanka) Uva Wellassa University, January 2017
  • Role of HRM in the Implementation of Business Strategies at different phases of the Business Life Cycle- A Sri Lankan Case Study ,  presented at the National Summit on People Management - 2016, Organized by the Department of Human Resource Management, University of Kelaniya
  • Impact of Beach Boys’ on Tourism Industry with Special Reference to Hikkaduwa, Proceedings of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, January 21-22, 2016
  • Motivational Factors Influencing the participation in Cultural Events - An Empirical Study, International Conference on Tourism and Ethnicity in ASEAN and Beyond (TEAB2015) held in Chiang Mai, Thailand on 15-16 August, 2015
  • Analysis of factors influencing the On-line Hotel Reservation, Proceedings of the Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University, January 29-30, 2015
  • A study on Lesser known Cultural Heritage Attraction Development as a Tool for Poverty Alleviation- Marketing Approach – SAARC Regional Conference on Cultural Heritage Tourism and Sustainable Development in South Asia 2014 Organized by the SAARC
  • Adoption for ICT and E-Commerce Services in Hospitality Industry – International Conference on ICT for Environment Sustainability, Organized by the University of Kelaniya and Ibaraki University Japan 2014
  • A study on Commercialization of Sri Lankan Heritage with Post Modern Tourism Development; International Conference on Tourism and Hospitality Management ICTHM 2013
  • Developing Colombo Dutch Museum as a Tourist Attraction; International Conference on Asian Art, Culture and Heritage IAAH 2013
  • A study on Importance of Non-Verbal Communication to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry; Samaja Wimarshana Book publication Vol. 1, 2013/14 Temporary Assistant Lecturers' Academic Research Collection – University of Kelaniya
  • Tourism Development Plan for lesser known attractions in Dambulla 2012 (undergraduate research thesis)
 
  • Glossary for the University Students, Explore your own world, Book chapter contributor for Tourism Glossary, ISBN 978-955-0481-071 , 2015
  • Certified Publons Academy Member since 2020
  • Have been a Research Conference Session Chair
  • Have been a Research Paper Reviewer
  • Have been an Editorial Board Member
  • Undergraduate and Post graduate Research Supervisor
  • Have been a Chief Editor for Tourism Undergraduates ‘HTE’ Club
  • Render service for Undergraduate, Post graduate and External degree curriculum Revision and Development Programs
  • Participating as a Resource Person for Sri Lanka Police and various Tourism related workshops
  • Participating for knowledge dissemination seminars and evaluator in competition programs etc. at national and international level.
  • Academic Paper Reviewer, , session chair, track coordinator and article writer
  • Won the Best Paper Award and Best Paper Presenter Award for “Impact of Glass Ceiling on Female Career Advancement; Moderating role of Female Career Aspirations: A study on Hotel Industry in Sri Lanka” presented at the 2nd Global Conference on Multidisciplinary Academic Research, December 2019, Bali-Indonesia.
    Abstract and the full paper has been published. (https://apiar.org.au/wpcontent/uploads/2020/01/45_GCMAR_Nov_2019_BRR901_
    Tourism_p.134-149.pdf)

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