• PhD in Management and Finance (Tourism and Event Management), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (Reading)  
• 2014 – 2019: Master of Tourism Economics and Hotel Management (MTEHM), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 
• 2019 – 2013 : Bachelor of Business Management (Hons) in Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka

Book chapters 

• Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., Sammani, U.G.O., Herath, H.M.J.P., & Pattiyagedara, S. Edited by Jolliffe, L., Aslam, M.S.M., Khaokhrueamuang, A., Chen, L.H., (In progress), Modeling Perceived Tea Tourism Value and its Impact on Destination Attractiveness: Visitors’ Perspective, The Routledge Handbook of Tea Tourism. Routledge. 
• Special Proposal to Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation on “Promoting Mattala Rajapaksha Airport as a Tourism Hub in Sri Lanka” 
• Ranasinghe, R.; Damunupola, A.; Wijesundara, S.; Karunarathna, C.; Nawarathna, D.; Gamage, S.; Herath, J.; Pattiyagedara, S.; Bandara, A; Gangananda, N; Bowala, U. (2021). Promoting Mattala Rajapaksha Airport as a Tourism Hub in Sri Lanka. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352179103_Promoting_Mattala_Rajapaksha_Airport_as_a_Tourism_Hub_in_Sri_Lanka [accessed Sep 10 2021].

Full paper publications 

• Karunarathne C. & Silva D.A.C. (2021). The impact of hotel attributes on room rate in star graded hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship. (3), 159-170. https://doi.org/10.35912/joste.v2i3.557 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., Sammani, U.G.O., Perera, K.J.T. (2021), Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Tourism Operations and Resilience: Stakeholders’ Perspective in Sri Lanka, Journal of Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Volume 13 (3). Emerald Insight.
• Wickramasinghe, D.M.A.S., Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., Ranaweera, R.A.A.K., (2021), Is there a Job Mobility Paradox in Travel Industry with Covid-19 Pandemic; Leaving or Bearing?. Journal of tourism Economics and Applied Research, University of Colombo. Sri Lanka.
•  Amarasinghe, B.A.D.S.G., Jayasinghe, N.C. & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D. (2021). Impact of Work-Family / Family-Work Conflict and Organizational Support on Presenteeism of Operational Level Employees in Hotel Sector. International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management 
• Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., Karunarathna, A.C.I.D., Herath, H.M.J.P., (2021), After Corona (COVID-19) Impacts on Global Poverty and Recovery of Tourism Based Service Economies: An Appraisal, International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality. 
• Karunarathne A.C.I.D., Gamage, P.G.M.S.K., Amarawansha, T.G.A.H.C. (2020). How Far Hoteliers Have Sustainable Orientation and Level of Decisive on Sustainable Innovation Initiatives; Evidence from Hotels in Kandy District, Sri Lanka, 2020. 2nd International Cross-Border Conference on TOURIST, TOURIST project. Thailand. 
• Ranasinghe, R., Damunupola, A., Wijesundara, S., Karunarathne, C., Nawarathne, D., Gamage, S., Ranaweera, A., and Idroos, A.A., (2020), Tourism after Corona: Impacts of Covid 19 Pandemic and Way Forward for Tourism, Hotel and Mice Industry in Sri Lanka. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3587170 
• Karunarathna, A.C.I.D. (2015), Internal Barriers for Women Career Advancement in Sri Lankan Hotel Industry (with special reference to five star hotels), International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 5 (9), 1-5 
• Karunarathne A.C.I.D., (2015), A Footstep towards Rural Tourism- An Empirical Market Analysis Centered to Ella- Bandarawela, Sri Lanka, Journel of Business Studies, University of Jafna 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2017), Contemporary Study on Travel Motives of Independent Inbound Budget Travellers to Sri Lanka, 4th International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM), University of Jaffna
•  Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2016), Understanding the Initial Career Decisions of Hospitality, Management Graduates in Sri Lanka, 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM), University of Jaffna.

Abstracts 

• Anuka, J.D., Karunarathne, A.C.I.D. & Tennakoon, T.M.P.S.I., (2021). Impact of COVID 19 Pandemic on Camping Organizers in Sri Lanka. 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla, Sri Lanka. 
• Wijesinghe, B.G.L.T., Karunarathne, A.C.I.D. & Ranaweera, R.A.A.K. (2021). Are We Ready to Hit- The Preparedness of Hotel Sector to Grab the New Normal Market Bloom- Evidence from Major Chain Hotels in Sri Lanka. 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla, Sri Lanka. 
• Basnayaka, B.M.N.K., Karunarathne, A.C.I.D. & Herath, H.M.J.P. (2021). Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intention of the Undergraduates in Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree Programs in State Universities in Sri Lanka. 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla, Sri Lanka. 
• Sivapalan, R K., Wachissara, P. & Karunarathna, A.C.I.D. (2021). Resident’s Perception on the Post War Tourism Development Activities in Northern Sri Lanka. 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla, Sri Lanka. 
• Edirisinghe, E.A.I.M., Karunarathna, A.C.I.D. & Idroos, A.A. (2021). Impact of Engagement in Leisure and Recreational Activities on the Undergraduates’ Performance; Evidence from Tourism Undergraduates in State Universities, Sri Lanka. 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla, Sri Lanka.
• Dharmawansha, B.G.K.M., Karunarathna, A.C.I.D., & Thennakoon, T.M.P.S.I. (2021). Impact of the Working Environment on the Job Performance of Operational Level Employees in Hotel Industry. 5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla, Sri Lanka. 
• Anurada, J. A. N., Thennakoon T. M. P. S. I. & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D. (2020). The Impact of Planned Behavior on the Intention to Visit Green Hotels; Evidence from the Inbound Tourists visiting the Cultural Triangle, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla. 
• Amarasinghe, B. A. D. S. G., Jayasinghe N. C. & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D. (2020). The Impact of Work – Family Conflict and Organizational Support on Presenteeism of Operational Level Employees in Hotel Sector. International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla. 
• Fernando, P.W.T.A., Peiris, H.R.N., Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., & Marasinghe, M.G.A. (2020). Identify the Factors Influence on Purchase Intention of Local Foods by Foreign Tourists in Coastal Area in Sri Lanka. International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla. 
• Premasiri, N.G.B.M., Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., Tennakoon, T.M.P.S.I., & Sammani, U.G.O. (2020). Determinants of Length of Stay of Asian Tourists in Sri Lanka; What Makes them Stay More or Less…?., International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla. 
• Bandara, D.G.G.P.S., Karunarathna, A.C.I.D. & Deshapriya, N.P.R. (2020). Determinants of Restaurant Revenue Management; RevPASH Analysis for Registered Tourist Restaurants in Colombo District. International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla. 
• Shanmugarajah, R., Kumara, P.H.T., Karunarathne, A.C.I.D. & Sammani, U.G.O. (2020). Empirical Study on Residents Support towards Sustainable Tourism Development in a Post-war Destination Sri Lanka (Special Reference to Trincomalee Area). International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU), Badulla. 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., & Silva, D.A.C.D., (2019), An Empirical Overview of Contemporary Revenue Management Practices in Hotel Industry, Evidence from Star Graded Hotels in Colombo District, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 
• Madhumali, M.N., Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., & Ranasihnga, J.P.R.C., (2019), Study on Challenges and Success Factors of Independent Restaurants (with Special Reference to Colombo District), International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 
• Hertah, H.M.R.M., Fernando, P.I.N., & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2019), Impact of Guests Attitude on Green Practices on Boutique Hotel Selection, with Special Reference to Galle District, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 
• Madhusankha, W.A.I., Fernando, P.I.N., & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2019), A Study on Purchasing Behaviour of International Tourists on Sri Lankan Foods, with Special Reference to European Tourists to Cultural Triangle, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 
• Randeniya, R.S.G.V., Ranasihnga, J.P.R.C., & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2019), Impact of Hotel Attributes on Hotel Selection of Millennial Tourists, with Special reference ot Supplementary Lodging Establishments in Dambulla, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 
• Wickramasurendra, K., Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., & Tennakoon, T.M.P.S.I., (2019), The Factors Affecting on Customer Loyalty on Ethnic Restaurants in Sri Lanka; with Special Reference to Colombo District, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 
• Chamaree, V.G.J., Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., & Kumara, P.H.T., (2019), A Study on Migration Intention of Operational Level Millennial Employees in Hotel Industry; Evidence from Kitchen Department in Three to Five Star Hotels in South Coast, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University
• Bandara, A.M.S.P., Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2019), Study on the Influence of Marketing Mix Factors on Revisit Intention of Inbound Tourists (With Special reference to Nuwara Eliya), International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 
• Wijesekara, S.P., Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2019), Potentiality of Implementation of Reveneue Management Techniques in the Travel Agency Operations, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 
• Jasintha, S., & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D, (2019), Visitors‟ Satisfaction on Sustainable Tourism Practices in Beach Tourism; with Special Reference to Nilaveli Beach, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., Ranasinghe, J.P.R.C., & Nawarathna, A.M.D.B., (2019), Role of Stakeholders in Promoting Pro-Poor Tourism in Uva Province, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., & Silva, D.A.C.S. (2019), An Empirical Overview of Contemporary Revenue Management Practices of Hotel Industry in Sri Lanka; Evidence from Star Graded Hotels, Tourism Leaders‟ Summit and International Research Conference 
• Marasinghe, M.M.G.K., Sutha, J. & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2018), The Study on Impact of Service quality on Guest Loyalty in Hotel Industry, 2nd International research Symposium of Uva Welassa University 
• Gamlath, D.G.M.H.C., Sutha, J. & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2018), Effect of Authentic Atmospherics in Ethnic Restaurants on Consumer Emotions and Revisit Intention- Special Reference to Sri Lankan, Chinese & indian Restaurants in Colombo District, 2nd International research Symposium of Uva Welassa University 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., & Gunarathne, Y.M.C. (2018), A Study on Labor Turnover Intention of Millennial Employees in Hotel Industr; with Special Reference to Five Star Hotels in Sri Lanka, 2nd International research Symposium of Uva Welassa University 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., & Fernando, P.I.N., (2018), Impact of Web quality on Customer Satisfaction and Purchase Intention (Special Reference to Sri Lankan Travel Agents), 2nd International research Symposium of Uva Welassa University 
• Chathuranga, D.C.A.A., Kulathunga, K.M.M.C.B., & Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2018), Impact of Eco Tourism Practices on Customer Satisfaction (with Special Reference to Hotels in Uva Province), 2nd International research Symposium of Uva Welassa University 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2017), Implications of Backpacker Tourism as a Viable Solution in Sri Lankan Tourism, International Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2016), Geography and Travel Motives of Backpackers: Mutation of Sri Lankan Inbound Tourism, Tourism Leaders‟ Summit & International Symposium by University of Colombo 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2016), Hospitality Management Graduates’ Career Prospects and Perception of Hotel Industry Careers; Are they Ready to Step in?, Tourism Leaders‟ Summit & International Symposium by University of Colombo 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2016), Hospitality and Tourism Management Graduates’ Perceptions and Attitudes of a Career in the Hospitality Industry, Research Symposium of Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka 
• Karunarathne, A.C.I.D., (2015), Introducing Gastronomic Tourism as a Protagonist in Sri Lankan Tourism Industry, 3rd International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management (ICOHT) 
• Karunarathne C. & Ranasinghe R., (2014), „An Evaluation of the Quality of Homestay Accommodation in Sri Lanka- The Case of Ella Area‟, 2nd International Conference on Hospitality and Tourism Management, Proceedings (ISSN 2345-962x)

• Vice Chancellor’s Award for the Best Performed Undergraduate in Hospitality,
• Tourism and Events Management Degree Programme from 2009 to 2013.

• 2018-2021: Track Chair for the Hospitality and Tourism Management track, International Research Conference in Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka
• 2017 – 2019: Research Coordinator, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University Team Member/Activity Coordinator- Project on Building Destination Resilience and Promote Sustainable Development in Emerging Economies, Coordinated by The German Committee for Disaster Reduction and Futouris (DKKV) in Collaboration with GIZ- 2022
• Project Coordinator- ERUSMUS+ CBHE Project on Centers of Excellence in Sustainable Tourism to Boost Economic Development and Enhance University-Business Corporation in Southern Asia (CESTour) (As a partner country)- 2021-2024
• Project Coordinator- from September, 2021: Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) operation, Funded by World Bank- Department of Tourism Studies, Uva Wellassa University- (Project period 2019-2022)
• Activity Coordinator: Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) operation, Funded by World Bank- Department of Tourism Studies, Uva Wellassa University- (Project period 2019-2022)
• Team Member: Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development (AHEAD) operation, Funded by World Bank- Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University- (Project period 2019- 2022)
• Assistant Coordinator- Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management, to be offered in collaboration with Faculty of Management and Postgraduate Unit of Uva Wellassa University (Currently in the approval process and expecting to recruit first batch within 2021)- Since 2020
• Co-investigator- Project on Strengthening the Positive Relationship between Grade 01 School Teachers and Pre School Teachers/ Uva Province, Sri Lanka, Funded by UNICEF- 2017