Ms. Rakhitha Munasinghe

Ms. Rakhitha Munasinghe

Senior Lecturer (Grade II)

Academic Qualifications

  • Master's:
    Master of Business Administration, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Bachelor's:
    Bachelor of Business Management (Honours) in Human Resource Management , University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  • Diploma:
    Diploma in Management Accounting, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, United Kingdom

Areas of Teaching

  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Employee Health & Safety
  • Human Resource Management

Research Interests

  • Gender Dynamics
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI),
  • Psychological Well-being

Publications and Research Projects

  • Ismail M.I.F.I. & Munasinghe P.H.R.R.P.K. (2025). “Humanizing Technology: Exploring the Role of AI in Employee Engagement within the Sri Lankan Workplace”. Proceedings of 14th Annual International Research Conference (AIRC). Faculty of Management & Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. (pp. 43)
  • Lukman M.R.M. & Munasinghe P.H.R.R.P.K. (2025). “Unmasking Virtual Harassment: Insights from Female LinkedIn Users in Sri Lanka”. Proceedings of 14th Annual International Research Conference (AIRC). Faculty of Management & Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. (pp. 62)
  • Ariyarathna, U., Samaranayake, D. I. J., Fernando, T. S. S., Munasinghe, R., Rathnayake, U., & Mithursan, A. (2024). “Psychological Distance Influences the Impact of Overconfidence on Price Bubbles: Experimental Evidence”. Proceedings of 19th International Research Conference on Management and Finance (IRCMF). University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Gunasinghe, R. & Munasinghe, R. (2021). “Navigating through Gender-based Challenges during COVID 19”. Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Management Research Sessions (iPUMSE). Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (pp.73-79)
  • Samaranayake, D.I.J., Munasinghe, P.H.R.R.P.K., & Jayasooriya, S. (2021). “Impact of Patriotism on Motives for COVID-19 Prevention: An Experimental Survey”. Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE). University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Edirisooriya, W.A., Perera, R.A.S.A., & Munasinghe, P.H.R.R.P.K. (2015). “Impact of Personal Traits of Management Undergraduates in Becoming Future Entrepreneurs: A Study of In Undergraduates of University of Peradeniya”. Proceedings of 3rd International Research Symposium. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. (pp.312-320).
  • Munasinghe, P.H.R.R.P.K. (2014). “Perceived Career Barriers of Female Employees”. Proceedings of Wayamba International Conference. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. (pp.131)

Direct Contact

rakhitha@mgt.pdn.ac.lk

Corporate Experience

  • Assistant Manager - Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka

Current Appointments

  • Subject Matter Expert, Bachelor of Business Administration (Online) Degree Programme, Centre for Distance & Continuing Education, University of Peradeniya
  • Tutor Mentor, Bachelor of Business Administration (Online) Degree Programme, Centre for Distance & Continuing Education, University of Peradeniya
  • Course Developer, Bachelor of Business Administration (Online) Degree Programme, Centre for Distance & Continuing Education, University of Peradeniya
  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Science, University of Peradeniya
  • Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya
  • Member, Undergraduate Research Committee (2020 - Present)
  • Member, Sexual and Gender-based Harassment and Sexual Violence Prevention Committee (2022 - Present)
  • Member, Faculty Quality Assurance Cell (2016 - Present)
  • Member, Programme Review Team (2022 - Present)

Previous Appointments

  • Senior Student Counsellor (2025)
  • Chairperson, Undergraduate Research Committee (2022-2025)
  • Member, B.Com Committee (2020 - 2025)
  • Editorial Board Member, Management Reader Magazine
  • Member, Student Admissions and Requests Committee (2021 - 2025)
  • Member, Faculty Research Committee (2022 -2025)
  • Member, Environment Committee
  • Member, Specialization Committee
  • Member, Preparatory Committee (2023 & 2024)
  • Voluntary Student Counsellor (2016 - 2024)