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Athula Naranpanawa is an Associate Professor at Griffith University's Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics (part of the Griffith Business School). He specializes in computable general equilibrium (CGE) modelling, focusing on climate change adaptation, financial inclusion, and development economics. His research addresses poverty, inequality, and economic policy in regions like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Africa.
Education: B.Sc. in Agricultural Science (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka), PhD in Economics (Griffith University). Academic roles include Associate Professor (2025–present), Senior Lecturer (2015–2024), and Lecturer (2010–2014). He is a member of the Griffith Institute for Tourism and Griffith Asia Institute.
Research interests span CGE modelling applications in tourism, energy economics, and regional development. Notable projects include analyzing climate change impacts on agriculture, financial inclusion's role in economic growth, and post-disaster economic recovery (e.g., Sri Lanka's tourism during the pandemic).
He has supervised over 15 PhD students, focusing on topics like climate change vulnerability, financial inclusion effects, and tourism resilience. Awards include the 2011 Group Learning and Teaching Citation. Professional roles include editorial board memberships (e.g., Forecasting) and thesis examinations.
Funded projects include FAO dairy sector analysis, Queensland fuel price policy evaluation, and economic impacts of the Commonwealth Games. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (No Poverty, Climate Action, Sustainable Consumption).
