Dr. Sinnathurai Vijayakumar

B.A. Econ (Hons) University of Jaffna, 1996.

Subject: Economics.

Class: 2nd Upper.

M.A. Mysore University, India.

Subject : Economics.

Medium : English.

Class : First Class

M.Phil Madras University, India

Subject : Economics.

Medium : English.

Class : First class

PhD Tomas Bata University in Zlin

Medium : English.

Title: The Role of Small and Medium Enterprises (Industrial Sector) In Changing Poverty Status in Sri Lanka

Subject : Information Technology.

Medium : English.

• University prize for the best performance in Economics at the Special Degree Examination in Arts, Part III

Text Books

1. Vijayakumar,S.(2000), “Factors of Production and Cost of Production”, Saivapiragasa Ladies college,Vavuniya.

2. Vijayakumar,S.(2008), “Macroeconomics :Theory and Policy”, Thurai pathipagam,Jaffna, ISBN:

3. Vijayakumar,S.(2015), “Macroeconomics :Theory and Policy”(Second edition), Kumaran Book House,Colombo, ISBN:978-955-659-446-1

4. Vijayakumar.S, .(2010), “Micro and Macro Economic Theories” , Semamadu Pathipagam,Colombo,ISBN:978-955-185-783-2

5. Vijayakumar.S, .(2017), “New Changes in National income, Kuru pathippakam,ISBN:978-955-50770-1-9

6. Vijayakumar.S, .(2018), “Advance Economics: Theory and Application , Guri pathippakam, ISBN:978-955-50770-3-3.

7. Nisthar, S., Vijayakumar, S., Nufile, A.A.M, (2020) “TOURISM ECONOMICS IN SRI LANKA: A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE”, ARAAzeez Foundation, Maruthamunai, Sri Lanka (Powered by TECHLANG, Reg. No. KM/DS/SS/2000/14), ISBN : 978-955-7750-10-1.

Edited Books

1. Vijayakumar.S (Eds) ,(2009), “Conventional Life of Karaveddy” Thurai Pathipagam,Karaveddy

2. Vijayakumar,S (Eds),(2014), Economic issues in Sri Lanka, Guru Printers, Jaffna

Research Articles Index Journals

1. Vijayakumar.S ., Brezinova,O , Poverty Incidence and Its Determinants in Estate Sector of Sri Lanka, Journal of Competitiveness, Vol.4, No.1, 2012, pp.44- 55, ISSN:1804-171X.

2. Vijayakumar.S., Brezinova,O ,An Empirical Study on Visibility of Conspicuous Consumption Motives of Consumers in Jaffna, Sri Lanka , International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, Vol. 3, No. 3, 2012, Pp.239-244, ISSN:2010-023X.

3. Vijayakumar, S. An Empirical study on the nexus of poverty, GDP growth, dependency ratio and employment in the developing countries. Journal of competitiveness, Vol.5, No.2, 2013, pp.67-82, ISSN: 1804-171X (Print), 1804-1728(On-line).

4. Vijayakumar, S. Growth and Issues of Small and Medium Enterprises in Post conflict Jaffna Sri Lanka, Economia Seria Management.Vol.16, Issue.1, 2013, ISSN:1454-0320.

Research Article in International Research Conferences

1. Vijayakumar,S, Poverty Status and Impact of Poverty Alleviation Policies in Sri Lanka: Special reference to Samurdhi, health and education, International conference, Annamalai University, India, 2010,ISBN:9789880627250,pp.24-31.

2. Vijayakumar.S, The Corporate social responsibility in the poverty reduction, International conference on Competency Building Strategies in Business and Technology for Sustainable Development, Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, India, September 2011. ISBN 819217641X,pp.137-148.

3. Jeevitha,T., Vijayakumar.S, The impact of FDI on economic growth in Sri Lanka: An Econometric analysis, 2^nd International Conference on contemporary Management, 2015, University of Jaffna, Pp.402-410, ISSN:2448-9883

4. Anusha.G .,Vijayakumar.s, An empirical investigation among monetary policy, inflation and economic growth in Sri Lanka since 1977-2014 ,4^th international conference on contemporary management “inspiring pledge for sustainability over challenges (iccm,2017) 25^th and 26^th of july 2017.

5. PIRATHEES.S.,VIJAYAKUMAR., The small and medium industries and challenges in the development of Uoorkavatturai Division, Proceeding of 7^th international Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2017,Pp 459-468,ISBN:978-955-627-119-5.

6. Sumitha,P., Vijayakumar,S., The impact of political and economic stability on tourist arrivals of Sri Lanka after liberalization, Proceedings of 5^th International Conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna, 2019.

7. Francis, S. J.; Vijayakumar, S., Is the export-led growth hypothesis valid for Sri Lanka? A time series analysis, Proceedings of 9^th International Symposium, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, 2019, ISBN: 978-955-627-189-8.

8. Mayusa.S., Vijayakuma.S , Factors influencing on the living standard of the cultivators: A study with reference to Katsilaimadu Grama Niladhari Division of Mullaitheevu district, Proceedings of 9^th International Symposium , South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, 2019, ISBN: 978-955-627-189-8.

9. Neerthana,G., Vijayakumar,S., Impact of foreign direct investment, money supply, exchange rate and international trade on economic growth in Sri Lanka: An Econometric analysis, Proceedings of 9^th International Symposium , South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, 2019, ISBN: 978-955-627-189-8.

10. Sinthujah.K., Vijayakumar.S., “Role of Activities of Samurshi projects in Improving living Standard of People of Thenmaradchi” 6^th international Conference on Contemporary Management “Issues and Challenges of Sustainable Development: Fostering Resolutions towards Economic Resilience" (ICCM,2021) 29^th and 30^th of April 2021.

1. Vijayakumar.,S. , International Webinar on, “COVID-19 AND MELTING GLOBAL ECONOMY”, held on 29.06.2020 & 30.06.2020, Organized by Department of Economics, Thiruvalluvar University (A State University), India. MY TOPIC WAS “THE IMPACT OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON SRI LANKAN ECONOMY”

2. Vijayakumar.,S. , International Webinar on, “COVID-19’s IMPACT ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY”, held on 11.07.2020 , Organized by Department of Economics, Government Arts College, Periyar University, India. MY TOPIC WAS “THE ECONOMIC CONSEQUANCES OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC IN SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES (SAARC REGION)”

3. Vijayakumar.,S. , INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR ON, “GLOBAL ECONOMY: PROSPECTS, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES”, held on 15.02.2021, Organized by Department of Economics, Thiruvalluvar University (A State University), India.

4. S.Vijayakumar, THE IMPACT COVID19 PANDEMIC ON EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN, Organized by The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, Jaffna Regional Office,18.03.2021.

5. S.Vijayakumar, CURRENT ECONOMIC CRISIS IN SRI LANKA AND SELF-SUFFICIENT ECONOMY, Organized by VILUTH , Non-Governmental Organization, Sri Lanka , 20^th September 2021

1. Resource person for Capacity Development programme (residential) for the A/L Economics teachers on 8^th July 2015 (Northern and western provinces) organized by Ministry of Education.

2. Resource person for Capacity Development programme (residential) for the A/L Economics teachers on 19^th November 2015 (Uva and western provinces) organized by Ministry of Education.

3. Resource person for Capacity Development programme (residential) for the A/L Economics teachers on 25^th May 2016 ( Eastern and western provinces) organized by Ministry of Education.

4. Resource person for Capacity Development programme (residential) for the A/L Economics teachers on 2^nd July 2016 (Northern ) organized by Ministry of Education.

5. Resource person for Capacity Development programme (residential) for the A/L Economics teachers on 10^th November 2016 (North central Subaragamuwa and western provinces) organized by Ministry of Education.

6. Resource person to the Department of commerce in the GCE AL Economics teacher training programme on 20^th and 21st of March 2017 organized by National Institute of Education ( NIE).

7. Resource person to the Department of commerce in the GCE AL Economics teacher training programme on 04^th of August 2017 organized by National Institute of Education ( NIE).

8. Resource person Workshop for curriculum development for national unity and reconciliation conducted by ONUR with collaboration of UGC,2016

9. Resource person, workshop for module development for national unity and reconciliation conducted by ONUR with collaboration of UGC, 26th and 27^th of January 2017.

10. Resource person for Investment promotion seminar, Industrial development Board of Ceylon, Jaffna District, 2014.

11. Resource Person for Master of Arts (MA), Development Studies, University of Jaffna, 2006-2008.

12. Resource person for Master of Business Management (MBA), Faculty of management and commerce,2016 and 2017.

13. Resource person on “Sustainable Development and Global Challenges”, Young Economist Association, Dept. of Economics, University of Jaffna, 04.03.2007.

14. Resource person on “Global Environmental Issues and Imperative need for a hasty Concord” , Section D, Jaffna Science Association, University of Jaffna ,04.06.2008.

15. Resource person on Poverty Alleviation Policies and Poverty Dimension in Sri Lanka, Paper presented for Young Economist Association, Dept. of Economics, and University of Jaffna.

16. Resource person on “Available resources and Potential openings for investment in Jaffna”, Investment promotion semimar-2014, Industrial Development Board of Ceylon.

17. Resource person for Capacity Development programme (residential) for the A/L Economics teachers in 2019 (Eastern Province) organized by Ministry of Education.

1. Vijayakumar,S (2014), Thirty years War and Socio economic political changes and problems in Jaffna district, J/Vigneswara college, Karaveddy,12.01.2014.

1. Managing Editor, Cintanai from 2008 to 2011. It is the Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.

2. Associate Editor for Sri Lanka Journal of South Asian studies of Faculty of

Poverty, Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Development Economics- Economic growth and Development, Macroeconomics, Fiscal and Monetary policy,

Monetary Economics, Tourism.

1. Coordinator, Basic science, Faculty of Arts, 2013 and 2014

2. Coordinator, Information and communication technology, Faculty of Arts, 2017 to date 2021

3. Coordinator, National Unity and Reconciliation, ONUR, since 2017 to 2021.

4. Project coordinator for establishment of IT department and IT lab in University of Jaffna from 2019 to date.