Ms Treshalin Sellar

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
- 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 - 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 - 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).
- 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).
- 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).
- 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
- 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 - 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Vethishalini S. & Sellar T. (2025). The Justice Lens: A Sustainable Approach to HRM Practices. HR Glimmer, Vol 3. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
- 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
- Sustainability and Green HRM
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- Training and Development
Teaching
- Research Methods in HRM
- Performance and Reward Management
- Principles of Management
- Human Resource Management
- International Human Resource Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Human Capital Management
- Learning and Development
Awards
- 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.
- “Best Paper Award” and the “Best Presenter Award”- 2023, at the 7th Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) International Research Symposium.
- MPCS Chenkalady Award-2016, for the best performance at the first-year examination of the Bachelor of Business Administration.
- Chellappah Kanapathippillai Memorial Award-2019, for the overall best performance at the Bachelor of Business Administration.
Positions Held
- Co-coordinator of Scientific Dialogue Session, Fundraising and Sustainability and Corporate Governance Track at the 1st International Conference on Commerce and Management - 2026.
- Secretary of the Annual Research Session of Faculty of Commerce and Management (ARSFCM) - 2025.
- 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.
- Lead Students’ Counsellor, Faculty of Commerce and Mgt., Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 05.01.2024 to 06.11.2025.
- 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
