About Me

Academic journey of a distinguished professor in communication sciences.

Prof. Wasana Herath

Prof. Wasana Maithree Herath

Professor in Communication Sciences

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Prof. Wasana Maithree Herath

Professor in Communication Sciences

Email wasana@uwu.ac.lk
Phone 076 8728288
071 2141214
Educational Qualifications
  • BA in Mass Communication (1st Class Honors)
  • MPhil (University of Kelaniya)
  • PhD in Communication Skills (University of Kelaniya)
Research Interests
Mass Media and Communication research
Communication skills and Psychology research
Career Guidance research
Gender equity and equality
Management and entrepreneurship
Tourism
Memberships & Advisory Boards
  • Editorial Team Member: Journal of Management & Tourism Research (JMTR), Uva Wellassa University
  • Editorial Team Member: Galactica Media: Journal of Media Studies (Link)
  • Evaluation Team Member: Enterprise Project, Chrysalis (2018, 2019, 2020)
  • Committee Member: Establishing the Communication Study Center, Uva Community Radio
  • Adviser: Communication Organizing Committee & Special Media Unit, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2013)
Research Publications

Herath, HMWM. Sri Lankan Parent's perception towards children viewing cartoons. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS), Volume 24, Issue 7, Ser. 7 (July. 2019) pp. 63-68

Herath, HMWM. Effect of a Separate Course Module on Reducing Public Speaking Anxiety Among Undergraduates of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS), 2019, Vol. 24, Issue 7 – pp. 29-33

Herath, HMWM. Developing Communication Skills for Job Performance. Perception of Tourism Graduates of Uva Wellassa University. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS), 2019, Vol. 24, Issue 6 – pp. 57-62

Herath, HMWM. Relationship between academic stress and academic achievements of the undergraduate students in Sri Lanka – A case study of undergraduates in Uva Wellassa University. Global Journal of Human-Social Science, Volume XIX, Issue 7, Version 1, 2019 - pp. 1-7

Herath, HMWM. & Kapilarathne AGK. The Impact of Television Advertising on Children Buying Behavior in Chocolate Market in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Social and Administrative Science (AESS), 2019, Vol. 4 No. 2 – pp. 129-140

Herath, HMWM. & Wijerathne WGNSCD. Analysis of the Effect of the Working Environment to the Job Satisfaction of the Air Hostesses (With Special Reference to Sri Lankan Airlines). International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRSS), 2019, Vol. III, Issue III – pp. 120-123

Herath, HMWM. & Parakramage KPNS. Likeable Attributes of Beauty Product Consumer Purchase Intention (With Special Reference to Kandy Area in Sri Lanka). International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRSS), 2019, Vol. III, Issue II – pp. 232-234

Herath, HMWM. & Amarawansha TGAHC. Students Career Attitudes Towards Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS), 2018, Vol. II, Issue VI – pp. 14-18

N. Nivethikan, H.M.W.M. Herath, A.G.N.K. Fernando. 'Corporate social responsibility and customer loyalty; The mediating role of corporate reputation, customer satisfaction, and trust in the insurance industry of Sri Lanka'. 7th IRCUWU2023 proceedings p117

G.L.T.D. Hemawansha, H.M.W.M Herath, K.J.T. Perera. 'Impact of mobile augmented reality in E-commerce on purchase intention with the mediating effect of consumer innovativeness'. 7th IRCUWU2023 proceedings p119

H.M.S.I.D. Herath, H.M.W.M. Herath, P.G.M.S.K. Gamage. 'The mediating effect of workplace counseling on job stress and employee performance in the apparel industry'. 7th IRCUWU2023 proceedings p120

R.A.L. Udara, H.M.W.M. Herath, T.G.A.H.C. Amarawansha. 'Impact of entrepreneurial orientation on marketing innovation performance on SMEs'. 7th IRCUWU2023 proceedings p123

Authored Books
  • Sanniwedana Kusalatha Prasangikathwaya (Sinhala), Godage Publishers, 2019
  • Sanniwedana Kusalatha Nyayathmaka Prawesha (Sinhala), Godage Publishers, 2019
  • Jansruthi Adayanayata Nirmanathmaka Praweshayak (Sinhala), 2019
  • Pariwarthana Sanniwedhanaya (Sinhala), Rathna Publishers, 2007
  • Drushya Saksharathawa Saha Sanwardhana Sanniwedanaya (Sinhala), 2004
  • Asalwasiya — Arabian Nights Folklore (Sinhala), Godage Publishers, 2004
  • Case Studies in Social Sciences, 2019
  • Wara Mala Se — Kawya Sangrahaya, 2019
  • Padam Kireema Vinodanshayak Karaganne Mehemai, 2014
Book Chapters & Scholarly Work
  • Widhimath ha Awidhimath Sanniwedanaya — Madya Sameeksha III, 2018
  • Why people don't think — The Noble Path of Lord Buddha, 2017
  • Sanniwedakayan sandaha sanniwedana kaushalyaya — Sandasara, University of Kelaniya, 2017
  • Nawa Lowata Uchitha Pudgala Akalpa Sanwardanaya — Nidahasa, 2012
  • Communication Skills, Author Publication, 2019
  • Kantha Prakashana Saha Sanniwedana Aramunu (Sinhala), 2014
  • Madya Adyayana (Sinhala), 2013
  • First Look at Communication Skills, 2011
  • Madya Chinthana (Sinhala), 2004
Employment History
2019 - Present
Professor in Communication Sciences
Dept. of Management Sciences, Faculty of Management, UWU
2017 - 2019
Senior Lecturer Grade I
Faculty of Management, UWU
2011 - 2016
Senior Lecturer Grade II
Faculty of Management, UWU
2006 - 2009
Lecturer
Faculty of Management, UWU
2005 - 2006
Temporary Lecturer
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Rajarata University
2004 - 2005
Visiting Lecturer
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Rajarata University
2003 - 2004
Temporary Lecturer
Dept. of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya
2002 - 2003
Research Assistant
CSMHR, University of Kelaniya
Administration & Positions
Director - Career Guidance Unit (CGU), UWU
From 2016 to 2019 (3 Years)
Academic Warden - Female Hostels, UWU
From 2007 to 2010 (3 Years)
Student / Academic Counsellor, UWU
From 2007 to 2010 (3 Years)
Treasurer - Faculty Students Union, UWU
From 2017 to 2019 (3 Years)
Senate Member, UWU
2018 - 2019 (1 Year)
Higher Degree Committee Member, Faculty of Management, UWU
From 2016 to 2019 (3 Years)