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Ms Treshalin Sellar

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Ms Treshalin Sellar
MBA (Kel'ya), BBA Hons (EUSL)
Lecturer in Management
Department of Management
Faculty of Commerce and Management
Telephone: +94 77 5001550
Email: treshalins@esn.ac.lk

Biography

Full Name: Treshalin Sellar

Permanent Address: No. 277, Trinco Road, Batticaloa.

Official Address: Department of Management, Eastern University, Chenkalady, 30350, Sri Lanka

Academic Position: Lecturer in Management

Academic Qualifications:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Kelaniya
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Specialization in HRM), Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 1st Class (2018) 
Professional Qualifications
  • ·Certificate in Teaching and related Initial Practices (CTrIP) in Higher Education (2023)
  • ·Certificate in Banking and Finance at Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL)

 

Nationality: Sri Lankan

Gender: Female

Marital Status: Single

Employment History

  • Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Multidisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Technology, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Jan/2022 to March/2022)
  • Project Assistant, ELTA-ELSE Department Project for the Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Aug/2020 to Jan/2022)
  • Visiting Lecturer for the HD in Business Management, ICBT Campus, Kurunegala (July/2021 to March/2022)
  • Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (May/2019 to May/2020)
  • Student Coordinator of English Department, Aquinas College of Higher Studies (November/2018 to May/2019)

Links to Publications

Publications

Journals

  1. Namasivayam, L., Sellar, T., & Arulrajah, A. A. (2025). Do value creation mechanisms mediate the relationship between big data analytics capabilities and innovation? A company governance implication. Journal of Governance & Regulation, 14(2), 324–332. https://doi.org/10.22495/jgrv14i2siart11
  2. Namasivayam, L., Sellar, T., & Arulrajah, A. A. (2025). Do value creation mechanisms mediate the relationship between big data analytics capabilities and innovation? A company governance implication [Special issue]. Journal of Governance & Regulation, 14(2), 324–332. https://doi.org/10.22495/jgrv14i2siart11
  3. Tharushika, K. R. D. S., Sellar, T., & Arulrajah, A. A. (2025). How Does Transformational Leadership Influence Employees’ Creativity? Examining the Mediating Role of Perceived Organizational Support. Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management, 15(01).
  4. Peiris, M., & Sellar, T. (2024). Effect of Work-Family Conflict on Job Performance: Moderating Effect of Social Support among Teleworkers. Wayamba Journal of Management, 15(1).
  5. Dilani, N., Sellar, T., & Arulrajah, A. A. (2024). Mediating Role of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour in the Relationship between Family-Friendly Practices and Employees’ Intention to Quit. Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management, 14(02).
  6. Tharshayini, M., Sellar, T., & Arulrajah, A.A. (2022). The Relationship between Strategic Assets and Project Performance: Special Reference to Government and Non-Government Organizations in Sri Lanka. Journal of Management Matters, 9(2), 1-21
  7. Sellar, T. (2022). “Effect of Training and Career Development on Employee Performance: Moderating Effect of Job Satisfaction” has been published in the International Journal of Research, Vol 9(11): 2348-6848. doi: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7349422
  8. Delima, V. J., & Sellar, T. (2022). The Impact of Ethical Climate on Emotional Engagement and Team Orientation. IUP Journal of Organizational Behavior, 21(1), 24-41.
  9. Weerakoon, W.M.S.M.B., Sellar, T., & Arulrajah, A.A. (2021). Employee Green Behaviour of Selected Hotels in Polonnaruwa Area of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol (11), 1:2021
  10. Sellar T. & Peiris M. (2021). Effect of Work from Home on Job Satisfaction in Response to the Outbreak of COVID-19. South Asian Research Journal of Business and Management, 3(5), 2664-6757
  11. Sellar T. (2021). Study of Factors Influencing on the Brand Availability at Stores in Sri Lankan Cables Firm. Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, 21(6), 51-60
  12. Sellar T. (2020). Does Job Seekers’ Perception towards Corporate Social Responsibility Impact on Job Seekers’ Intention to Apply for the Jobs? IJSR, Vol 9(4), 2319-7064
  13. Sellar T. & Jayawardhana, J.M.P.M. (2020). Impact of Employer Brand Equity on Employee Attraction and Retention in Telecommunication industry. The Journal of IJARIIE, Vol(6), 1:2020
  14. Sellar T. & Arulrajah A.A. (2019). The Role of Social Support on Job Burnout in the Apparel Firm. International Business Research, Vol(12), 1:2019
  15. Sellar T. & Arulrajah A.A. (2019). Work-family Conflict of Female Employees in an Apparel Firm in Batticaloa. The Journal of Business Studies 03(02)2019
  16. Sellar T. & Andrew A. (2017). The Impact of Quality of Work Life on Job involvement of Auto Mechanic Employees in Batticaloa District. International Journal of Research (IJR), 04(08), 1294-1304

Conferences

  1. Jathusha, S., Arulrajah, A. A. & Sellar, T. (2026).  Does Employee Environmental Commitment Mediates the Relationship between Organizational Green Culture and Employee Green Behaviour. Presented at the 9th International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM) – University of Jaffna.
  2. Dhanusha, S., Sellar, T., & Arulrajah, A. A. (2026).  Impact of Green Servant Leadership on Green Innovation with the Mediating Role of Green Organizational Culture. Presented at 22nd International Conference on Business Management (ICBM) – University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  3. Wijenayake, V., Sellar, T., & Peiris, D.P.M.S.M. (2026). Quality of Work Life and Extra-Role Behaviour: Examining the Mediating Effect of Organizational Commitment. Presented at ICTMSD-2026 Conference – Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Tamil Nadu, India.
  4. Kishalini, R., Arulrajah, A. A., Sellar, T. (2025). How HRM drives Sustainable Organizational Performance? The Mediating Role of Organizational Innovation. Presented at 14th International Conference on Management and Economics - University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
  5. Perera, H.U.H., Arulrajah, A.A., & Sellar, T. (2024). Impact of ethical leadership on employee internal and external citizenship behaviour. Presented at the 8th CIPM International Research Symposium.
  6. Madhushika, H.D.M.J., Arulrajah, A.A. & Sellar, T. (2023). Does adaptability culture mediate the relationship between human resource flexibility and organizational innovation in the new normal? Presented at the 7th CIPM International Research Symposium.
  7. Sellar T. (2021). Factors influencing the Virtual Team Satisfaction of MBA students of a State University in Sri Lanka - Presented at the 12th International Conference – University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  8. Sellar T. & Delima V.J (2019). The Impact of Ethical Climate on Emotional Engagement and Team Orientation - Presented at the 10th International Conference – University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Magazine Publications

  1. Trisha K.T. & Sellar T. (2026). The Right to Disconnect: Reclaiming Life Beyond Work in the Digital Age.  HR Glimmer, Vol 4. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  2. Vethishalini S. & Sellar T. (2025). The Justice Lens: A Sustainable Approach to HRM Practices. HR Glimmer, Vol 3. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  3. Pooja R.J. & Sellar T. (2024). Navigating the AI Age: Transformative Impacts on the Future Workplace. Nextgen HR, Vol 1. University of Colombo. 

Research Interest

  1. Sustainability and Green HRM
  2. Human Resource Management
  3. Organizational Behaviour
  4. Training and Development

Teaching

  1. Research Methods in HRM
  2. Performance and Reward Management
  3. Principles of Management
  4. Human Resource Management
  5. International Human Resource Management
  6. Occupational Health and Safety
  7. Human Capital Management
  8. Learning and Development

Awards

  1. Second place in the Best Research Pitch competition at the Colloquium in Academic Preparation for Sri Lankan Educators (CAPSLE)-2026 organized by Fulbright Commission of US at University of Peradeniya.
  2. “Best Paper Award” and the “Best Presenter Award”- 2023, at the 7th Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) International Research Symposium.
  3. MPCS Chenkalady Award-2016, for the best performance at the first-year examination of the Bachelor of Business Administration.
  4. Chellappah Kanapathippillai Memorial Award-2019, for the overall best performance at the Bachelor of Business Administration.

Positions Held

  1. Co-coordinator of Scientific Dialogue Session,  Fundraising and Sustainability and Corporate Governance Track at the 1st International Conference on Commerce and Management - 2026.
  2. Secretary of the Annual Research Session of Faculty of Commerce and Management (ARSFCM) - 2025.
  3. Coordinator of the Gender Equity and Equality (GEE) cell, Faculty of Commerce and Mgt., Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 06.10.2022 to 05.10.2025.
  4. Lead Students’ Counsellor, Faculty of Commerce and Mgt., Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 05.01.2024 to 06.11.2025.
  5. Student Counsellor of the Faculty of Commerce and Mgt., Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 03.05.2023 to 25.08.2025
Last Updated
16-Sep-2026