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Ms. Madhara Prabodini

Lecturer (Probationary)

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Ms. T.K.E. Madhara Prabodini is a Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business at NSBM Green University. She holds an M.Sc. in Management with a merit award and a B.Sc. in Finance (Special) with First Class Honours from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. She is also a CIMA (UK) passed finalist, with professional membership (ACMA) expected in 2025.

She brings over five years of combined experience in academia and the investment research industry. She began her professional journey as an investment research analyst, where she was involved in capital market research and financial forecasting. Her transition into academia has allowed her to specialize in teaching areas such as Financial Management, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Strategic Finance, and Financial Derivatives at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, where she integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application.

Her key research interests include financial markets, event studies, asset pricing, and market efficiency. She is also engaged in curriculum development, student mentoring, and actively contributes to academic workshops and university events. Madhara is dedicated to delivering impactful, practice-oriented education and research that aiming to inspire the next generation of finance professionals.

Research Interest

  • Stock market
  • Market efficiency
  • Event studies
  • Asset pricing

Journal Publications

  1. Dayapathirana, N., Prabodini, M., & Poornima, S. (2025). Quantitative Action Research on Enhancing French Vocabulary Acquisition: The Efficacy of Flashcard-Base Learning Among Undergraduates. Journal of Teaching and Learning. [Accepted to be published]
  2. Prabodini, M., & Rathnasingha, P. (2022). The Impact of Stock Split Announcements on Stock Prices: Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange. Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business, 9(05), 41-51. doi:10.13106/jafeb.2022.vol9.no5.0041
  3. Prabodini, M. (2022). Analysis of Reporting Consecutive Losses in ABC Finance Plc Since Financial Year 2009/2010: A Case Study. The International Journal of Business & Management, 10(2), 220-237. doi:10.24940/theijbm/2022/v10/i2/BM2202-041

Conference (Full Paper) Publications

  1. Rajapaksha, V., Dabare, U., & Prabodini, M. (2024). Antecedents of Entrepreneurial Intention: The Role of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy and Metacognitive Knowledge,. International Conference on Management and Economics. Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna.

Ongoing Research

  1. Prabodini, T. K. E. M. & Dissabandara, D. B. P. H., 2025. An Empirical Study of the Impact of Credit Rating Announcements on Stock Returns: Evidence from a Developing Country Perspective. International Journal of Managerial Finance. [Under Review,]
  2. A research study, titled “The Role of Digital Financial Literacy in Predicting Financial Resilience Across Generations” which explore how individuals’ understanding and use of digital financial tools impact their ability to navigate financial challenges and how this relationship varies across different age groups.