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Mr. T.U.S. Senarath

Lecturer (Probationary)

udesh.senarath@mgt.rjt.ac.lk
+94 71 873 3668

Education Qualifications

  • Master in Information Systems Management (Merit Pass) UOC
  • B.Sc. (Business Information Technology) Special Degree (First Class) RUSL

Professional Qualifications

  • Certificate in Research Methodology and Scientific Writing, USJ
  • Certificate Course in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE), RUSL
  • Diploma in English
  • Diploma in Technology

Research Interests

  • Information Systems
  • Social Media
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • e-Learning
  • e-Commerce
  • Artificial Intelligence

Appointments

  • Lecturer ( Probationary) in the Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (02nd October 2023 – Present).
  • Lecturer (Temporary) in the Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (13th July 2020 – 01st October 2023).
  • Media Coordinator of the  Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2025.
  • Research coordinator of the Department of Information Systems, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2024 to Present
  • Secretary to the Curriculum Development Committee, Department of information Systems, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Publications

– Original research published as full papers in journals –

  • Dunumadalawa, D. G. M. C., Senarath, T. U. S., & Sudasinghe, S. A. H. S. (2024). Factors associated with the adaptation of freelancing by selected state university students in Sri Lanka. Journal of Management Matters, 11(1), 01-18. https://doi.org/10.4038/jmm.v11i1.64
  • Maduragoda, C.S.K., Senarath, T.U.S., Manorathne,L.I., 2023, Factors Associated with the Privacy Disclosure on Social Media by State University Students in Sri Lanka, Journal of Management Matters, 10(1), 83-92.
  • Udesh S. Senarath, Hashan N. Ratnayake, 2021, Impact of Social Media Driven Mind Wandering on Cognitive Psychology of State University Students in Sri Lanka, Journal of Management Matters, 8(1), 17-28.

–Presentation at Conference, Published in Abstract/ Extended Abstract/ Full Paper Form–

  • Venderfut, R. M., & Senarath, T. U. S. (2024). Impact of the social media usage on the psychological violence of social media users in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Business Innovation (ICOBI) 2024 (pp. 477–488). NSBM Green University. https://icobi.nsbm.ac.lk/
  • Senarath, T. U. S., & Dishanka, W. A. S. (2024). Factors associated with the user’s willingness to leave digital footprint on social media. Proceedings of the 6th International Research Symposium on Social Sciences & Humanities (IRSSSH) 2024 (pp. 218–223). National Center for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences. https://ncas.ac.lk/symposium2024
  • Silva, W. T. M., & Senarath, T. U. S. (2024). The impact of the adoption of human-computer interaction principles on the usage of learning management systems by undergraduates in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3rd International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM) 2024 (p. 122). Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. https://fms.rjt.ac.lk/irsm2024/
  • Wijekoon, W. M. C. P., Senarath, T. U. S., & Bandara, K. M. P. G. A. J. (2024). The impact of playing violent video games on physiological desensitization to real-life violence by young violent video game players in Colombo District. Proceedings of the 3rd International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM) 2024 (p. 125). Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. https://fms.rjt.ac.lk/irsm2024/
  • Fernando, W. H. S. A., Senarath, T. U. S., & Gunathunga, G. S. R. (2024). Impact of HRIS adoption on employee satisfaction in the apparel industry: A case study of managerial level employees in garment factories in Rathnapura District. Proceedings of the 3rd International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM) 2024 (p. 120). Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. https://fms.rjt.ac.lk/irsm2024/
  • Rathnayake, R. M. B. I., Senarath, T. U. S., & Wickramasiri, D. H. D. S. (2024). Factors affecting online customer satisfaction in online shopping: With special reference to the online customers in Western Province. Proceedings of the 3rd International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM) 2024 (p. 121). Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. https://fms.rjt.ac.lk/irsm2024/
  • Bandara, N. P. S. M., & Senarath, T. U. S. (2024). Factors influencing the adoption of artificial intelligence by small and medium enterprises in Ampara District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3rd International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM) 2024 (p. 118). Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. https://fms.rjt.ac.lk/irsm2024/
  • Abeysekara, M. S. M., Wickramasiri, D. H. D. S., & Senarath, T. U. S. (2024). The impact of intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors on IT employee performance. Proceedings of the 3rd International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM) 2024 (p. 78). Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. https://fms.rjt.ac.lk/irsm2024/
  • Dunumadalawa, D. G. M. C., Senarath, T. U. S., & Sudasinghe, S. A. H. S. (2024). Factors influencing freelancing adaptation by state university students in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3rd International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM) 2024 (p. 119). Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. https://fms.rjt.ac.lk/irsm2024/
  • Nadeeshan, A. M. P. V., Bandara, K. M. P. G. A. J., & Senarath, T. U. S. (2024). Impact of ERP implementation on performance of SMEs in Colombo District. 3rd International Research Conference of National Library of Sri Lanka 2024, 117-124. http://www.natlib.lk/publication/reserarch_reports.php
  • Senevirathna, M.R.N.T., Senarath, T.U.S., Manorathne, M.L.I., Behavioral Impact of Social Media Usage on the Academic Performance of State University Students in Sri Lanka, 8th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICRM 2023), organized by the Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023, 18.
  • Karunarathna, L.V.S.D., Senarath, T.U.S., Manorathne, L.I., Factors Associated with the Customer Adaptation to Mobile Banking in Government Banks, Sri Lanka, 4th CINEC International Research Symposium (CIRS), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2023, 146.
  • Senevirathna, M.R.N.T., Senarath, T.U.S., Manorathne, M.L.I., Behavioral Impact of Social Media Usage on the Academic Performance of State University Students in Sri Lanka,  2nd International Research Conference of National Library of Sri Lanka (ICNATLIB),  National Library & Documentation Services Board, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, 2023, 101-106.
  • Maduragoda, C.S.K., Senarath, T.U.S., Manorathne,L.I.,  Factors Associated with the Privacy Disclosure on Social Media by State University Students in Sri Lanka,  2nd International Research Conference of National Library of Sri Lanka (ICNATLIB),  National Library & Documentation Services Board, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, 2023, 95-100.
  • Baranige,D.P., Wimalasiri, P.D., Senarath, T.U.S., Factors Influencing on Adaption to E-Business by Small & Medium Entrepreneurs in Rathnapura District During Covid-19 Pandemic Situation, Multidisciplinary International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Education, ADYPU, Pune, India, 2022.
  • Sumanathilaka, P.P.I.L., Senarath, T.U.S., Impact of Social Media Use on Academic Performance Among Undergraduates in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Multidisciplinary International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Education, ADYPU, Pune, India, 2022.
  • Kumara, S.P.K.N., Senarath, T.U.S., Factors Affecting the Public Value of E-Government Adoption in Sri Lanka (With a special Reference to Kegalle District), Multidisciplinary International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Education, ADYPU, Pune, India, 2022.
  • Epa, D.T.D., Wimalasiri, P.D., Senarath,  T.U.S.,  Undergraduates’ Use of Internet Services for Academic Purposes in Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Multidisciplinary International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Education, ADYPU, Pune, India, 2022.
  • Nipunika,  Y.P.N, Senarath, T.U.S., Factors Influencing on the Students’ Satisfaction of E-Learning in State Universities of Sri Lanka During the Covid-19 Pandemic, 3rd CINEC International Research Symposium (CIRS), Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2022.
  • Udesh S. Senarath,   Gayal M. Padmasiri,  A Study on the Impact of Social Media Addiction Towards the Decision Making Ability,  The International Symposium of Rajarata University 2021( ISymRU 2021),  Mihintale, Sri Lanka, 2021,124.
  • Udesh S. Senarath, Hashan N. Ratnayake, Impact of Social Media Driven Mind-Wandering Control Failure on Cognitive Psychology, 21st International Business (Inbush Era World Summit 2021), Noida, U.P. (India), 2021.
  • Udesh S. Senarath, Hashan N. Ratnayake, The Effects of Social Media Multitasking on Working Memory of State University Students in Sri Lanka, 4th National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM2021), Mihintale, Sri Lanka, 2021, 117.
  • Udesh S. Senarath, Hashan N. Ratnayake, Impact of Social Media Driven Mind-Wandering Control Failure on Cognitive Psychology of State University Students in Sri Lanka, Rajarata International Research Conference (RIRC2019), Mihintale, Sri Lanka, 2019, 170.

–Books, Book Chapters and Monographs–

  • Udesh S. Senarath, Software Quality Assurance, ISBN –  978-624-97097-6-8, National Library, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka, 2024, 412.
  • Author of Chapters for Management Information Systems Module, Bachelor of Business Administration (External) General Degree – 2024, Chapter 07: Ethics and Social Issues in Information Systems and Chapter 08: Securing Information Systems.
  • Author of Chapter for Information and Communication Technology Module (2023), Bachelor of Business Administration (External) General Degree, Chapter 10: New Trends in ICT.
  • Udesh S. Senarath, MWNL De Silva, RTMTM Ekanayake, MWI Tharani Rangadhari, & DSS Gunaratne, Mobile Apps in China -A Literature Review, ISBN – 978-624-97097-5-1, National Library, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka, 2021, 198.
  • Udesh S. Senarath, Information System Security, ISBN – 978-624-97097-4-4, National Library, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka, 2021, 539.
  • Udesh S. Senarath, IS Strategy and Management, ISBN – 978-624-97097-3-7, National Library, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka, 2021, 288.
  • Udesh S. Senarath, Social Media and Daily Life, ISBN – 978-624-97097-1-3, National Library, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka, 2021, 163.
  • Udesh S. Senarath, Believe, National Library, ISBN – 978-624-97097-2-0, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka, 2021, 234.

-ANY OTHER PUBLICATIONS-

  • Published an article under the topic of “Why LinkedIn is Important” (p.g. 07 – 09) on BITSA magazine published by the Department of Information Systems, faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2023.  ISSN – 2783-8641
  • Published an article under the topic of “Digital Footprint” (p.g. 08 – 09) on BITSA magazine published by the Department of Information Systems, faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2023.  ISSN – 2783-8641
  • Published an article under the topic of “Deepfake” (p.g. 07) on BITSA magazine published by the Department of Information Systems, faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2022.  ISSN – 2783-8641
  • Published an article under the topic of “Social Media and Human Mental Health” (p.g. 09) in Warna magazine published by the Department of Information Systems, faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2020. ISSN – 2950-6573
  • Editor in Chief and published an article under the title “Social Media and Human Mental Health” (p.g. 16) in BITSA magazine published by the Department of Information Systems, faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka 2019.  ISSN – 2783-8641