• MBA Sp.in Finance (USJ)
• MBA (Finance-CMB)
• BBA (Hons) Sp. in Accounting (SEUSL)
• ACMA (SL)
• ACPM

• Teaching Banking and Finance and Management courses (Undergraduate Students)

• Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Capital Structure
• Business Management

• Riyad Rooly, M.S.A. (2017). Board Structure, agency costs and shareholder wealth: an empirical study on corporate governance practices of companies listed on Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.
• Riyad Rooly, M.S.A., & Banda, Y.K.W. (2017). Management and firm characteristics: an empirical study of capital structure practices of listed companies in Sri Lanka, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.

• Hilmy, H.M.A., Hassan, R., Moujooth, H.M.A., Rooly, M.S.A.R., & Nimzith, S.I. (2022). Legal aspects of Shariah governance practices in Sri Lankan Islamic Financial Institutions: a literature review, Journal of Enterprise and Development (JED), 4(1), 99-113. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20414/jed.v4i1.4920
• Riyad Rooly., M.S.A. (2021). Impact of board diversity on agency costs in the context of agency theory approach: evidence from listed companies in Sri Lanka, Indian Journal of Corporate Governance, 14(2), 133-153. DOI: 10.1177/09746862211045758
• Riyad Rooly, M.S.A. (2014). Management and firm characteristics: an empirical study on agency cost theory and practice on debt and equity issuance decision of listed companies in Sri Lanka, Journal of Social Review, 2(1), 93-100, ISSN: 2448-9204.
• Banda, Y.K.W., & Riyad Rooly, M.S.A. (2014). Static trade-off theory and practice on corporate debt financing in Sri Lanka: evidence from management and firm characteristics, The International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention, 1(9), 813-844, ISSN: 2349-2031.

Feature Articles

• Riyad Rooly, M.S.A. (2014, January). Recruitment and retention: a cultural perspective. Journal published by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers of Sri Lanka, (pp. 30-33).
• Riyad Rooly, M.S.A. (2012, June). Activity Based Costing (ABC) and its implementation issues. Journal published by the Institute of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka, (pp. 23-26).
• Riyad Rooly, M.S.A. (2011, May). Corporate social responsibility. Journal published by the Institute of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka, (pp. 30-34).
• Riyad Rooly, M.S.A. (2010, June/July). Climate change and business strategy. Journal published by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers of Sri Lanka, (pp. 10-15).
• Riyad Rooly, M.S.A. (2010, June). Risk management for rental property. Journal published by the Institute of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka, (pp. 58-61).

• Mubassir, A.A.M., Riyad Rooly, M.S.A., & Nimsith, S.I. (2015, March). The determinants of customer satisfaction in Islamic banking and finance in Sri Lanka: special reference to Amana bank Plc in Kurunegala district, Paper Presented at the Proceedings of the Second International Symposium, conducted by the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, (pp. 79-85).
• Riyad Rooly, M.S.A., Banda, Y.K.W., & Jamaldeen, A. (2014, January). Management and firm characteristics: an empirical study on pecking order theory and practice on debt and equity issuance decision of listed companies in Sri Lanka, Paper Presented at the Proceedings of First International Symposium, conducted by the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, (pp. 23-28).
• Riyad Rooly, M.S.A., Banda, Y.K.W., & Jamaldeen, A. (2014, January). Management and firm characteristics: an empirical study on static trade-off theory and practice on debt financing decision of listed companies in Sri Lanka, Paper Presented at the Proceedings of the 2^nd Annual Research Conference, conducted by the Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, (pp. 41-55).
• Riyad Rooly, M.S.A., & Shameem, A.L.M.A. (2011, July). Global climate change: a business strategy perspective, Paper Presented at the Proceedings of International Conference, conducted by Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University, (pp. 281-285).

Abstract

• M.M.F. Farah., H.M.A. Hilmy., & Riyad Rooly, M.S.A. (2019, December). Pricing Benchmark and its Impact on Islamic Financial Institutions in Sri Lanka, Paper Presented in Abstract Form at the Book of Abstract of the 6th International Symposium conducted by Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, (pp. 25).
• Zereen, M.Z.Z., & Riyad Rooly, M.S.A. (2018, November). Shari’ah Governance Practices in Islamic Financial Institutions: Challenges in Sri Lanka, Paper Presented in Abstract Form at the Book of Abstract of the 5^th International Symposium conducted by Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, (pp. 67).
• Zahira, M.F.F., & Riyad Rooly, M.S.A. (2018, November). Issues and Challenges on the Practices of Gold Certificate Financing in Islamic Financial Institutions in Sri Lanka: Special Reference to Amana Bank PLC, Paper Presented in Abstract Form at the Book of Abstract of the 5^th International Symposium conducted by Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, (pp. 68).
• Nimsith, S.I., Shibly, F.H.A., Riyad Rooly, M.S.A., & Safna, H.M.F. (2015, December). Corporate governance practices and firm’s financial performance of manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka, Paper Presented in Abstract Form at the Proceedings of the 4^th International Conference of Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, (pp. 36).

• Memorial Medal for the "Best Student in Management" (2000/2001 & 2001/2002), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.

• Associate Certified Management Accountant at Institute of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka (Membership No: - 1924).
• Associate Certified Professional Manager at Institute of Certified Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (Membership No: - ACPM00462).

RESOURCE PERSON

• Invited as a Resource Person for conducting seminar for Career Guidance Workshop on „Challenges and Prospects of Youth in the Post Covid-19 Scenario‟ to the 2nd year students of Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Lanuage, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, conducted on 6th March 2022 via ZOOM mode.
• Invited as a Resource Person for conducting seminar to make awareness for the final year undergraduate students on the theme of Writing Impactful Research Proposal, under the title of „Working with your Supervisor‟ held on 25th June 2021, organized by the Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
• Invited as a Resource Person for conducting seminar to make awareness for the final year undergraduate students on the theme of Writing Impactful Research Proposal, under the title of „Writing a Research Proposal‟ held on 8th June 2021, organized by the Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
• Invited as a Resource Person for conducting seminar to make awareness for the final year undergraduate students on the theme of Writing Impactful Research Proposal, under the title of „Research Idea & Assessment and Research Title‟ held on 7th June 2021, organized by the Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
• Invited as a Resource Person for conducting seminar for Career Guidance Workshop on „How to Search Professional Courses in the Job Market‟ to the first year students of Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Lanuage, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, conducted on 26th of April 2021 via ZOOM mode.
• Invited as a Resource Person for conducting seminar for Research Workshop on „Writing a Research Proposal‟ to the students of Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, conducted by Students’ Research Forum for Social Researches (SRFSR) on 10th October 2020.
• Invited as a Resource Person for conducting seminar for Research Workshop on „Research Idea and Outcome Assessment & Quality of a Good Researcher‟ to the students of Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, cunducted by Students’ Research Forum for Social Researches (SRFSR) on 20th September 2020.

PARTICIPATED

• Participated in the international webinar on “Discover Emerald journal for your academic excellence and research” conducted by Emerald Publishing on 7th December 2020.
• Participated in the international webinar training session on “How to Publish with Oxford Journal”, conducted by Oxford University Press on 21st July 2020.
• Participated in the international webinar on “Road to Success an Entrepreneurial Journey”, conducted by EGS Pillay Engineering College, held on 14th July, 2020.
• Participated in two day workshop on “Revision of Curriculum” held on 12th & 13th February, 2020 at Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
• Participated in a one-day workshop on “Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Student-Centered Learning (SCL)” held on June 25, 2019 at Staff Development Centre (SDC), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
• Participated one-day workshop on "Transparent Research Performance", conducted by Staff Development Centre in collaboration with the SEUSL Library, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, on 15^th August 2018.
• Participated one-day workshop on "Curriculum Review & Revision", conducted by Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, on 29^th August 2018.
• Participated in the workshop on "Academic Excellence", conducted by Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, on 26^th May 2017.
• Participated in the workshop on "Structural Equation Modeling (with AMOS) for quantitative research", conducted by Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, on 23^rd & 24^th December 2016.
• Participated in the workshop on "University Business Linkage (UBL)", conducted by Uva Wellassa University, date on 8^th August 2016.
• Participated one day workshop conducted by UBL (GTZ project) for "awarding best thesis" for undergraduate at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka on 24^th May 2016.
• Successfully completed the online course "AuthorAID Course in Research Writing", course duration 6 weeks (1^st April to 12^th May 2016), average study time 30 hours.
• Participated in the workshop on "Innovative Teaching and Learning through Digital Technologies" conducted by Ministry of Higher Education, Higher Education for the Twenty first Century (HETC) Project, date on 27^th and 28^th November 2014.
• Participated to the seminar on "Importance of Information Literacy and E-Journal packages in implementing Student Centered Teaching" conducted by the Library in collaboration with SDC of SEUSL, dated on 13^th November 2014.
• Participated in the workshop on "Implementing Outcome-Based Education (OBE) using Student-Centered Learning (SCL)" conducted by Ministry of Higher Education, Higher Education for the Twenty first Century (HETC) Project, date on 12^th and 13^th May 2014.
• Participated in the Health Education Program on "How to cut down unnecessary medical bills by practicing healthy lifestyle in Islamic Way", conducted by the Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 6^th January 2014.
• Participated in the Awareness Program on "New paradigm in education: Student centered learning & teaching", conducted by Library in collaboration with the Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 15^th November 2013.
• Participation in Soft Skills Program as Event Management Coordinator, organized by SEUSL in collaboration with JKH, October 2013.
• Participation in Industry Forum, conducted by Career Guidance Unit, SEUSL, October 2013.
• Workshop on Training Career Guidance Counselors and Academic Career Guidance Advisors in Universities, conducted by the Standing Committee on Career Guidance & Student Welfare in Universities of the University Grants Commission, on the 25^th and 26^th September 2013.
• Seminar on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), for Small & Medium Entities (SMEs), conducted by the Institute of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka, on the 23^rd, 24^th, 28^th and 29^th January 2013.
• Seminar on Tax Proposal & Impact on Business, "Budget 2013", conducted by the Institute of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka, on the 12^th November 2012.
• Participated at Management Accounting Summit 2012, Colombo, "Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility", Hosted by South Asian Federation of Accountant and Institute of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka, In June 2012.
• Workshop on International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), conducted by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka, on the 2^nd November 2011.
• Participated at Certified Management Accountant Annual Conference 2011, Colombo, "CMA for Innovative & Drive Value", Hosted by Institute of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka, In June 2011.
• Seminar on Tax Proposal & Impact on Business, "Budget 2011", conducted by the Institute of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka, on the 24^th November 2010.
• Participated at the 2^nd CMA, Global Management Accounting Summit 2010, Colombo, "CMA for Sustainable Business", Hosted by Institute of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka.
• Seminar on Managing with "Can Do" Approach, conducted by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers of Sri Lanka, on the 24^th November 2009.
• Workshop on Business Strategy to Compete & Survive (Strategic Cost Management), conducted by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka, on the 8^th October 2009.
• Workshop on Academic Development Program for Leadership and Effective Communication, Research Methodology, conducted by the Faculty of Management & Commerce of the South Eastern University and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, on the 03^rd of January 2003.

• Appointed as the Director, Office of International Affairs (OIA) on part time basis for a period of one (01) year with effect from 1st October 2021.
• Nominated as a Person In Charge (PIC) for the implementation of Action Plan 2021 at Faculty level (Training workshop for staff on academic mentoring and counseling; Conducting undergraduate research colloquium; Training students’ counselors).
• Extended the appointment as the Chairman of the Sports Advisory Board of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka for a period of six (06) months with effect from 03rd June 2020 to 3rd December 2020.
• Served as an Executive Committee Members of the Teacher’s Association of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (TASEU) with effect from 28th February 2019 to 10th September 2020.
• Extended as a Member of the Sports Advisory Board, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, with effect from 26th May 2020 for a period of six (06) months to 26th December 2020.
• Appointed as Academic Career Guidance Advisor for Career Guidance Unit (CGU) for a period of six (06) months with effect from 2nd November 2019 to 2nd May 2020.
• Appointed as a Member of the Sports Advisory Board, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, with effect from 26th November 2019 for a period of six (06) months to 26th May 2020.
• Appointed as the Chairman of the Sports Advisory Board of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka for a period of six (06) months with effect from 03rd December 2019 to 3rd June 2020.
• Appointed as Academic Career Guidance Advisor for Career Guidance Unit (CGU) for a period of six (06) months with effect from 02nd May 2019 to 2nd November 2019.
• Appointed as the Faculty Coordinator (FIA) to the University Business Linkage Cell for a period of one year with effect from 23^rd April 2018.
• Nominated as a Member of the Faculty Journal Committee with effect from January 2017.
• Nominated by Faculty Board as Member of the Faculty Research Management Committee (FRMC) with effect from 2016.
• Being appointed as Secretary of the 5^th International Symposium, held on 29^th November 2018, organized by Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka; Theme - Sustainable Development through Arabic and Islamic Studies.
• Being appointed as Faculty Board representative for probationary lecturers from 20^th October 2015 to 20^th October 2018.
• Appointed as a Student Counsellor to the Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic Language of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka for a period of one (01) year with effect from 1^st June 2017 to 31^st May 2018.
• Appointed as the Faculty Coordinator (FIA) to the University Business Linkage Cell for a period of one year with effect from 1^st June 2016 to 31^st May 2017.
• Nominated as Coordinator of Faculty Corporate Plan of the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, effective from 1^st January 2016 to 31^st December 2016.
• Nominated as Coordinator of Faculty Corporate Plan of the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, effective from 1^st January 2015 to 31^st December 2015.
• Nominated as Coordinator of Faculty Corporate Plan of the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, effective from 3^rd December 2013 to 31^st December 2014.
• Appointed for the post of Activity Coordinator - English for IDAS/FIA, UDG HETC Project, SEUSL with effect from 7^th of April 2014 to 31^st of December 2014.
• Appointed as a Member of the Sports Advisory Board, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, with effect from 1^st February 2016 to 31^st January 2017 for a period of one (01) year.
• Appointed as a Mentor to the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka for a group of students from Gampaha District with effect from 1^st of May 2014 for a period of One (01) year.
• Member of organizing committee of the Fourth International Symposium 2017 "Contemporary Issues in Islamic and Arabic Studies: The Way Forward", conducted by the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 20^th September 2017.
• Contributed to the "Program Review of General Degree" offered by the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language during the period of March - November 2017.
• Contributed in preparing the proposal for a new degree program B.Sc (Hons.) in Islamic Banking & Finance at Department of Islamic Studies, in 2017.
• Member of organizing committee of the Third International Symposium 2016 "Role of Islamic Studies and Arabic in the National development", conducted by the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 30^th May 2016.
• Contributed for the Third Undergraduate Research Colloquium - 2016 held on 16^th March 2016 at Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language.
• Being as a member to working on preparing proposal for Diploma course in Islamic Banking & Finance, in 2015.
• Being as a member to working on revising existing curriculum for Islamic Banking & Finance, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, in 2015.
• Member of organizing committee of the Second International Symposium 2015 "Empowering National Development through Religion, Languages, Culture and Society", conducted by the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 4^th March 2015.
• Member of organizing committee of the First International Symposium 2014 "Towards the Integration of Islamic Knowledge with Human Sciences", conducted by the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 5^th January 2014.