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February 24, 2026 2026-02-25 9:01Elementor #4030
E.G. Jinasena
Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
Division of Science and Technology Fashion Design Technology Program
• Official institutional email address
• ORCID iD
• Google Scholar profile link
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=QLcuymgAAAAJ&hl=en
Academic Qualifications
• Degrees obtained (BSc, MSc, PhD, etc.) Start from the recently obtained degree
MBA in Entrepreneurship. B. Des. (Hons) Fashion Design and Product Development
• University / institution
MBA – University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. B. Des (Hons) – University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. |
• University / institution
MBA – Entrepreneurial Behavior and Psychology. B. Des (Hons) – Fashion Design and Product Development
Research Interests
• Main research areas Design, Education, Entrepreneurship
Design, Education, Entrepreneurship
• Ongoing research themes
Design, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Circularity
Publications
• Conference Papers/abstracts • Title, conference name • Location and year
Women Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka: An Exploration of Psychological Characteristics, International Conference of Management and Economics – ICME, University of Ruhuna, 2025.
Psychological Characteristics of Women Entrepreneurship: A Systematic Literature Review, International Conference on Business and Innovation – ICBI, University of Kelaniya, 2022.
Factors influencing Success of Fashion Design Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka, IPURSE International Research Conference, University of Peradeniya, 2016.
Teaching Profile
• Areas of teaching expertise
Design Concept Development
Portfolio Development and Visual Presentation
Fashion Product Marketing and Entrepreneurship
• Curriculum development or and any other academic contributions
Member of the Technical Committee in the development of National Competency Standard and the Curriculum of National Vocational Qualification Level 4 in Apparel Designer
Professional Experience
• Academic appointments (past and present)
Secretary to the Board of Studies at University College of Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, 2023 Up to date.
Head of the Division of Science and Technology, University College of Ratmalana, 2021 to 2024.
Assistant Registrar (Acting) at University College of Ratmalana, Oct. 2023 to Dec. 2023.
Quality Management Representative at University College of Ratmalana, 2019 to 2022
• Industry experience (if any)
• Consultancy work (if any)
Member of the Panel of Judges (Provincial and National), Shilpaabhimani 2025, National Crafts Council, Sri Lanka.
Member of the Panel of Judges (Provincial), Ransalu 2025, Textile Department, Sri Lanka.
Registered External Appraiser in Textile and Apparel Technology for National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority, Sri Lanka, 2021 Up to Date.
Registered Assessor for National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 6 in Fashion Design Technology for Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, Sri Lanka, 2021 Up to date.
Executive in Product Development at MAS Linea Aqua (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka, 2017 to 2018.
Awards & Honors
• Academic awards/medals
• Scholarships and fellowships
Award for ‘Best Paper’ in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Small Business Management track at the International Conference on Business and Innovation (ICBI) 2022, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2022
Memberships & Professional Activities
• Professional body memberships
• Reviewer for journals/conferences
Member of Moratuwa University Fashion Designer Association (MUFDA), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2022 Up to date.
Member of Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE), 2021 Up to date.
Workshops, Seminars & Training
• Guest lectures delivered
Entrepreneurship in Design Sector, Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa, 2022.
• Training programs attended
Resource Efficiency and Circular Production (RECP), ToT Program, Organized by GTex Sri Lanka, International Trade Centre, 2026.
National Competency Standards and Curriculum Development, University of Vocational Technology & Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, Sri Lanka, 2021.
Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE), Staff Development Centre, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2020.
Quality Management, Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), 2019Entrepreneurship in Design Sector, Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering, University of Moratuwa, 2022.
Skills & Expertise
• Technical skills (software, tools, instruments)
MS Office
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
