Mr. T. Baskar

Senior Lecturer Gr-I

Master of Business Administration (PIM, University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (EUSL)
Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (University of Colombo)
Professional (ICA (SL) Partial)
HNDA (Final)

E-mail -: stbaskar21@gmail / baskart@esn.ac.lk

Academic RecordAdmin RolesExperiencesActivityTeachingPublicationAwards
  • Master of Business Administration (PIM, University of Sri Jayewardenepura)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (EUSL)
  • Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (University of Colombo)
  • Professional (ICA (SL) Partial)
  • HNDA (Final)
  • Head of the Department of Business & Management Studies from 1st of June 2020 to present
  • Acting Head of the Department of Business & Management Studies from 1st of March 2020 up to 31st of May2020
  • Coordinator of Trincomalee Campus Staff Development Center, EUSL from 06th of May 2019 to 05th of May 2020
  • Acting Rector, Trincomalee Campus, EUSL on three occasions 3rd to 10th February & 10th October 2014, 19th of January 2015 and 15th of October 2015 to 30th of November 2015
  • Dean of the Faculty of Communication & Business Studies 18th of December 2013 to 17th of December 2016
  • Head of Business & Management Studies from 01st of February 2012 to 17th of December 2013
  • Acting Head of Business & Management Studies from 02nd of January 2012 to 31st of January 2012
  • Coordinator for the Department of Languages & Communication Studies -2016
  • Chairperson of the Board of Study-FCBS-2012/2013
  • Member in the Management Committee (MC) of the Centre for External Degrees and Extension Courses (CEDEC)/EUSL
  • Student Counselor of the Trincomalee Campus, EUSL from 08th of September 2011 to 07th of September 2012
  • Student Counselor of the Faculty of Communication and Business Studies, Trincomalee Campus, EUSL from 24th of January 2019 to 23rd of January 2020
  • Student Counselor of the Faculty of Communication and Business Studies, Trincomalee Campus, EUSL from 11th of June 2018 to 10th of December 2018
  • Member Sports Advisory Committee-Trincomalee Campus, Sports Advisor Board/Department of Physical Education/EUSL from 10th of March 2011 to 09th of March 2013
  • Acting Coordinator for Faculty of Applied Science -Trincomalee Campus-2011
  • Student Counselor of the Faculty of Communication and Business Studies, Trincomalee Campus, EUSL from 15th of September 2008 to 14th of September 2009
  • Sub-Warden (Part Time), Trincomalee Campus from 15th of September 2008 to 14th of August 2009
  • Member in the University Research Committee-2008
National Level Contribution
  • District Coordinator of the Orientation Training Program for the New Graduate Appointees to the Government-2020
  • Member of the Curriculum Development of Proposed Orientation Trianing-50000 Graduates Employment Programme-2020
  • Eastern University Coordinator for Long Logistics Management Course, Naval & Maritime Academy, Trincomalee Head Quarter, 2016 to 2018.
  • Eastern University Coordinator for Long Logistics Management Course, Naval & Maritime Academy, Trincomalee Head Quarter, July 2019 to July2021.
  • Campus Coordinator for the Trincomalee Campus TALENT (KAVITHA) Program organized by UGC -2011
  • Member of Advisor Committee-UNDP-ART East Program: Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development Advisory Committee
Higher Education for the Twenty-first Century-HETC
  • University Development Grant Coordinator -Trincomalee Campus (UDG)/HETC from 1st August 2011 to 31st July 2012
  • Human Resource Development-HRD/ Department of Languages & Communication Studies-Dr.V.J.Naveenraj/ Mr.Ithyaraj, Lacturer in LCS/FCBS
  • Dean of FCBS-Innovation Development Grants for Arts Students-IDAS- Department of Languages & Communication Studies.
Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development Program (AHAED)
  • Head of Department of Business & Management Studies/Result No.1-20 million
  • Dean of Faculty Developed Plan for Permanent Five Storied Building Complex for the Faculty of Communication and Business Studies, Trincomalee Campus (2015) & Coordinator during construction of Building as Faculty Representative of FCBS
  • Obtained Academic Carder / Temporary Assistant Lecturer/ Instructor for BMS & Languages & Communication Studies -2015/2016
  • Obtained Academic Carder for Department of Business and Management Studies -5 Cadres-2020/2021 (additional intake)
  • Carder Details obtained in 2015 for Assistant Registrar-1, Academic 3,Non-Academic Cadre
  • Senior Lecturer (G- I) in the Department Business & Management Studies from 02nd of October 2018 to present
  • Senior Lecturer (G- II) in the Department of Business & Management Studies from 02nd of October 2012 to 01st of October 2018
  • Lecturer confirmed (Transitional) from 23rd of September 2011 to 01st of October 2012
  • Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Business & Management Studies from 02nd of October 2007 to 01st of October 2011
  • Assistant Lecturer, Advanced Technological Institute (ATI-SLIATE), Batticaloa from 02nd of October 2006 to 01st of October2007
  • Temprorary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 03rd of October 2005 to 01st of October 2006
  • Visiting Lecturer for the Open University of Sri Lanka-ESBM & Bachelor of Management Studies from 2006 to 2019 at Kandy, Colombo & Batticaloa.
  • Resource Person- Long Logistics Management Course 2014 to 2019, Naval & Maritime Academy, Trincomlee Head Quarters
  • Resource Person- LLMC for Sub Lieutenant Technical Courses-Management Module(2013 & 2016) offered by the Naval & Maritime Academy, Trincomalee Head Quarters
  • Resource Person-Eastern Tourism Bureau-Eastern Provincial Council-2019
  • Participated and contributed to ‘Faculty Development Program of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka’ on “Business & Management Capacity Development of Rural Women Entrepreneurs of Sri Lanka” organized by the Department of Management of Faculty of Management & Commerce in Collaboration with Tamil Nadu-India, in February 2015.
  • Report Prepared & Submitted to Vice-Chancellor as Chairman- Ms Royal Construction due Payment Inquiry Committee appointed by the Finance Committee of Sub Committee of the Council-EUSL( As per the decision of 45th Meeting of Finance Committee /EUSL)
  • Appointed as Chairman of Inquiry Committee-Verification of Examination Marks-July 2014, Trincomalee Campus
  • Institutional Development (Introduction of new courses/new degree programmes, Curriculum planning and development,Development of new material for existing course (Undergraduate))
  • Examiner for the Evaluation of Dissertations MBA (LM-LLMC/1-NMA)2016
  • Visiting Lecturer for the Business & Management Studies, ESBM/Open University -2014/2015 to date
  • Visiting Lecturer for Advanced Technological Institute (ATI-SLIATE),Trincomalee-2015/2016 to date
Workshops Attended
  • Completed ‘Basic Translation Skills’ conducted by English Language Teaching Unit, Eastern University (EUSL), from 25th February to 10th May 2004
  • Followed an Induction Training Program for Newly Recruited Assistant Lecturer from 02.10.2006 to 05.10.2006
  • Participated in Capacity Building and Vocational Training Program-Know about Business, Communication and Conflict Resolution at Technical College, Batticaloa-in collaboration with World University Service of Canada funded by the USAID-2007
  • Participated LMS Training Workshop for the Academic Staff at EUSL 26th & 27th May 2014
  • Participated Workshop on Usage of Statistical Package in Different Applications for the Academic Staff at CICT/EUSL 10th & 11th July 2014
  • Attended a Talk on NCAS Scholarships & Postgraduate Studies-2014
  • Participated in the Outdoor Training Program for Eastern University, May 2012
  • Successfully Completed the Training Programme on e-Learning and Online Material Preparation, Conducted by Eastern University, Sri Lanka -2011
  • Participated Workshop on ‘Induction Training on Procurement’ conducted by HETC, Kandy, Dec 2011
  • Participated in the Training Program on ‘Disciplinary Procedure, Financial Management, and Procurement Procedure’ October 2011 by SDC at EUSL.
  • Participated workshop on Innovative Teaching & Learning through Digital Technologies
  • Participated the workshop on Internal Quality Assurance, Institutional Review and Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework conducted by SDC, EUSL in October 2015
  • Workshop on UGC Reforms and Guidelines on Curriculum Development for External Degree Programs 9th April organized by CEDEC/EUSL.
  • Teacher Training Porgramme on International Humanitarian Law organized by ICRC, Colombo, November 2007
  • Served as Resource Person in Seminars organized by the Zonal Education Office, Trincomalee: A Seminar on Up-liftment of Trincomalee Zone G.C.E (A/L Commerce Students – 2017).
  • Served as Resource Person in Seminars/Workshops (Zonal Education Office, Trincomalee, Seminar for the Commerce Stream Teachers-2018).
  • Served as Resource Person in Seminars/Workshops (Eastern Province Tourism Bureau, Trincomalee, Workshops on Developing a Documentary Film to Promote Tourism Indstry-2018).
  • Served as Resource Person in Seminars/Workshops (T/R.K.M.Sri Koneswara Hindu College, Trincomalee, Seminar on Time Management, Team Building & Leadership-2018).
  • Served as Resource Person for the Seminar on the topic of ‘Leadership & Career Development for Commerce Teachers of the Zonal Education Office, Trincomalee-2019).
  • Served as Resource Person in Seminars/Workshops (Workshop on Accounts & Business Studies for G.C.E O/L Teachers of Eastern Province organized by Provincial Department of Education.-2019).
  • Served as Resource Person in Seminars/Workshops (Eastern Province Tourism Bureau, Trincomalee, Workshops on Capacity Building for Tourist Service Providers for Tourism Development-2019).
  • Workshop on Internal Quality Assurance Activities in Universities 12th August 2011 at Hotel Janaki, Colombo
  • Served as resource person in Seminars/Workshops Eastern Province Tourism Bureau, Trincomalee, Workshops on Short Video Clips & Web Development to Promote Tourism Industry in the Eastern Province-2019
  • Served as resource person in Seminars/Workshops for Zonal Education Office, Trincomalee, Seminar on Leadership & Career Development for Commerce Teachers-2019
  • Completed Training Program on e-Learning and Online Material Preparation 19th to 30th September 2011 conducted by EUSL
  • Participated workshop on ‘Qualitative Research in Management and Social Sciences’ organized by Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo- March, 2019
  • Participated workshop on ‘Social Theories, Management Issues and Research Proposals, organized by Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya-June 2017
Students’ Related Activities
  • Organizer & Coordinator for the Blood Donation Campaign organized by the Students of Department of Business & Management Studies, Trincomalee Campus, EUSL. (111 participants donated blood to Blood Bank-General Hospital-Trincomalee)
  • Field visit to Baticaloa District Tourist Spots and Heritage Site to boost Tourism Destination and Ilanka thurai “Lanka Pattuna” with the view of Developing Research Proposal
  • 2015/2016 BSc.in Management took part discussed with local community interaction to enhance their livelyhood. (Kallady Old Bridge, Batticaloa Gate, Light House, & Pasikkudha Beach visited)
  • Set up an Exhibition Stall at FOOD FESTIVAL Exhibition Held on 20th & 21st January 2020 organized by Skills for Inclusive Growth (S4IG) at Hindu Cultural Hall, Trincomalee with student participation-2014/2015
  • Set up an Exhibition Stall at FOOD FESTIVAL Exhibition Held on 25th & 26th January 2020 organized by Skills for Inclusive Growth (S4IG) at with student participation-2014/2015 at Batticaloa.
  • Set up an Exhibition Stall at Trade Fair to Mark the 70th Anniversary of Central Bank- held on 13th March 2020 organized by Trincomalee Regional Branch of Central Bank at Urban Council Park with student participation of Batch-2015/2016
  • Program on ‘Capital Market Frame Work for Students’ by Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, Colombo March 2017
Knowledge Dissemination to the General Public
  • Organized Beach Siramadhana Program at Trincomalee Town Beach and Placed Awareness billboard to “Make Awareness of Green Environment Concept among Public” -2012/2013
Sports Activities
  • Organized Sports among staff of Trincomalee Campus & Staff to enhance Social Harmony between Staff & Students Community-2014/2015.
Other Activities
  • Attended Meeting at UGC as Member of Standing Committee on Management Studies from 2014 to 2016
  • Member of the Board of Study-FCBS (2014)
  • Member in the Management Committee of the CEDEC/EUSL- 2014
  • Member in the Examination Offence Committee-EUSL-2014
  • Member in the Convocation Committee/EUSL-2015
  • Member of the Technical Evaluation Committee for Mattress for Students’ Hostel & Stationaries-2015
  • Chairman of the Technical Evaluation Committee for Partition Work-2016
  • Chairman of the Technical Evaluation Committee for Furniture-2016
  • Chairman of the Technical Evaluation Committee for Office Equipment-2016
  • Chairman of the Technical Evaluation Committee for Furniture-AHEAD/R1/BMS/20/88
  • Chairman of the Technical Evaluation Committee for Air Conditioner-AHEAD/R1
  • Chairman of the Technical Evaluation Committee for Furniture-AHEAD/R1/BMS/20/88
  • Member of the Technical Evaluation Committee for Books-2020
  • Member in the Senior Management Committee/EUSL 2016
  • Member in the Research & Publication Committee/EUSL 2016
  • Attended CVCD Excellence Award at BMICH -2014 & 2016
  • Project Management
  • Research Methodology
  • Sales Managemnt & Distribution
  • Advertising & Promotion
  • Theory and Practice of Taxation
  • Operations Research
  • Production and Operations Management
  • Costing
  • Theory and Practice of Marketing
  • Business Communication-II
  • Small Business Management
  • Comprehensive Evaluation
  • Foundation of Management
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Behaviour
Abstract Publications
  • Baskar, T. (2017), ‘Impact of Bank Specific Factors on Non-Performing Loans’, Proceedings of the 6th Annual International Research Conference-2017, (AIRC-2017) of Faculty of Management & Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 15th & 16th November-2017.
  • Baskar,T. (2018), ‘Impact of Accounting Techniques on Small Medium Enterprise Performance’, 8th International Symposium-2018 (IntSym-2018), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 17th & 18th December 2018.
  • Baskar, T. (2018), ‘Assessing the Factors Affecting the Corporate Social Responsibility)’, Proceedings of the 7th Annual International Research Conference-2018 (AIRC-2018), Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 20th December, 2018.
  • Baskar, T. (2019), ‘A Study on Rewards and Employees’ Performance in Financial Service Industry’, Proceedings of the 4th Annual Research Conference (TRInCo-2019) Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, , 19th & 20th September, 2019.
  • Baskar, T. (2020), ‘analytical study on factors affecting sustainable growth of microfinance companies in trincomalee district’ Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium, Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language (FIA), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 22nd December, 2020.
Publications Full paper in International Research Conference
  • Baskar, T. (2019), ‘Application of Book-keeping in small medium enterprises (SMEs)’, Proceeding of 8th South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium-2019 (SEUIARS-2019), Sri Lanka. 18th December 2019. http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/4126) (Full paper online).
  • N.Thevanes and T.Baskar, ‘Impact of Job Crafting on Employee Engagement in the Selected Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka’, International Journal of Arts and Commerce, ISSN: 1929-7106, United Kingdom.
  • Baskar,T. (2018), ‘Impact of Accounting Techniques on Small Medium Enterprise Performance’, 8th International Symposium-2018 (IntSym-2018), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 17th & 18th December 2018.http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3573 (Full paper Online)
Research Related Contributions
  • Co-chair of the 2nd International Research Conference-2017 (TRInCo-2017), Trincomalee Campus, EUSL.
  • Editorial Board Member in the 2nd International Research Conference-2017, Trincomalee Campus, EUSL.
  • Member of organizing committee of the 1st International Research Conference-2016 (TRInCo-2016), Trincomalee Campus, EUSL
  • Member of organizing committee of the 4st Annual Research Conference-2019 (TRInCo-2019), Trincomalee Campus, EUSL.
  • Served as an MBA Thesis Examiner (Numbers of Theses): Long Logistic Management Program of Naval and Maritime Academy, Naval Base, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka-2015 to 2019.
  • Severed as a Session Chair in the 6th Annual International Research Conference -2017 (AIRC-2017) organized by the Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka-2017.
  • Severed as a Session Chair in the 7th Annual International Research Conference -2018 (AIRC-2018) organized by the Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka-2018.
  • Review Panel Member of the 3rd International Research Conference 2018 (TRInCo-2018), Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka-2018.
  • Review Panel Member of the 4th Annual Research Conference 2019 (TRInCo-2019), Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka-2019.