معرفی
Pavithra Siriwardhane is a Lecturer and Course Coordinator at the School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain at RMIT University. She also serves as Program Manager for postgraduate studies in the Department of Accounting. With over 20 years in tertiary education since 2001, her expertise spans accounting education, professional ethics, sustainability, and diversity. She holds a PhD in Accounting from RMIT and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka, and AFAANZ. Previously, she served as Past President of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka, Australia Chapter (2021–2022) and co-convenes the annual RMIT Accounting Educators' Conference.
Education:
- PhD in Accounting, RMIT University
Research Interests:
- Accounting Profession
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Sustainability Accounting
- Professional Ethics
- SDGs
Teaching Excellence:
- Recipient of multiple awards, including 2024 and 2020 Certificate of Excellence Teaching Awards
- Develops innovative courses bridging theory and practice, e.g., applying pop culture to accounting education
Articles & Themes: Focus on sustainability, stakeholder accountability, and gender equity in accounting contexts. Recent work explores asbestos regulation in supply chains, post-conflict human rights accountability, and barriers to academic career progression.
Awards & Grants:
- Multiple internal/external research grants
- Teaching awards spanning 2016–2024
Supervision & Collaborations:
- Supervised projects on XBRL reporting, SDG implementation, and environmental disclosures
- Co-leads initiatives on wellbeing literacy for remote work and asbestos accountability
