Staff Profile

Biography

Dr. Shamil had obtained his Bachelor of Commerce (Special) degree from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, he also holds an MBA from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka and a PhD from Curtin University. Prior to joining HKMU, he was a senior lecturer in the Department of Commerce and Financial Management of University of Kelaniya. He had joined the University of Kelaniya in 2003 and held several administrative positions during his tenure. 

Teaching Areas & Research Interests

• Business Sustainability
• Business Strategy
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Disclosures
• Contemporary Accounting Issues

Academic & Professional Experience

Senior Lecturer - University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Selected Publications

Books

• Viviane, B., Enrione, A., Winchester, D., Strikwerda, H., Quttainah, M. A., Ahmed, M., Shamil, M. M., Hove-Sibanda, P., Brugni, T. V. & Wei Shen. (Eds.). (2025). Sustainable Corporate Governance: Advanced Theories and Innovations Shaping the Future of Corporate Leadership. GBP Publications, UK. https://www.gbppublications.com/9798286759873

Book Chapters

• Mortimore, A. W., Shaikh, J. M., & Shamil, M. M. (2026). Investors Views on Sustainability Assurance and Its Impact on Investment Decisions. In M. Qureshi, M. Pahi, F. Mahboob, & D. Shaikh (Eds.), Measuring and Reporting on Sustainability Performance (pp. 355-390). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-9714-5.ch009
• Herath, H. M., Surangi, H. A., & Shamil, M. M. (2025). Reviewing Opportunities and Challenges of Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka. In R. Neu, X. Qian, & P. Yu (Eds.), The Synergy of Sustainable Entrepreneurship (pp. 167-192). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-4338-8.ch007
• Bu Haya, M., Ahmed, A., & Shamil, M. M. (2025). Ethical Governance Imperatives and Sustainable Practices. In Viviane, B., Enrione, A., Winchester, D., Strikwerda, H., Quttainah, M. A., Ahmed, M., Shamil, M. M., Hove-Sibanda, P., Brugni, T. V. & Wei Shen. (Eds.). Sustainable Corporate Governance: Advanced Theories and Innovations Shaping the Future of Corporate Leadership. GBP Publications, UK. https://www.gbppublications.com/9798286759873
• Shamil, M.M. (2024).Business Sustainability Governance Framework. Reference Module in Social Sciences, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13701-3.00419-9.

Journal Articles

• Shamil, M.M., Gooneratne, D.W., Gunathilaka, D. and Shaikh, J.M. (2024), "The effect of board characteristics on tax aggressiveness: the case of listed entities in Sri Lanka", Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies, 14(4). pp. 747 - 770. https://doi.org/10.1108/JAEE-08-2022-0224
• Shamil, M.M., Surangi, H.A.K.N.S. & Mallawarachchi, M.A.D.H. (2024). Exploring values, orientation, and motives towards corporate social responsibility: SME owners' and managers' viewpoint in Sri Lanka. Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 14, 18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40497-024-00388-2

Selected Professional & Community Services

Further Information

Link to Google Scholar page

Modified Date: 02 Jan, 2026
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