Dr. Rotumba Arachchige Ishanka Chathurani Karunarathne

Education

Since 2014	University of Goettingen, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Germany External Doctoral Student, Chair for HRM and Asian Business, Prof. Dr. Dr. Fabian J. Froese
	Master of Science in Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
	Bachelor in Management (Focus on HR), Special Degree, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Work Experience

Since 2009	Department of Human Resource Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Lecturer, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies
2007-2009	Department of Human Resource Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka Temporary Assistance Lecturer, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies
2006-2007	Ceylon Hotels Cooperation, Colombo 6, Sri Lanka. Management Trainee

Research Focus

Expatriate Management
Work family conflict

Dissertation project

Topic: Expatriates and their spouses

Conference Presentations and publications

Karunarathne, R.A.I.C., & Froese, F.J. With or without you: Influence of partner location on expatriate adjustment and absenteeism, Accepted for presenting at the AIB 2017 Annual Meeting Dubai, UAE, July 2-5, 2017.

Karunarathne, R.A.I.C., & Froese, F.J. Expatriates and partners living together abroad or apart: Better or worse?, (Poster presentation), 42nd Annual Conference of the European International Business Academy, WU Vienna University of Economic and Business, Vienna, Austria 2-5 December 2016.

Karunarathne, R.A.I.C.Ageing population and demographic changes: Challenges for Human Resource Management. DAAD Annual meeting, Manheim, 8-10 May 2015. 6.

Awards and Honors

Since 2014

DAAD scholarship for Ph.D., Germany