Prof. Chandana Perera

Senior Professor | Department of Mechanical Engineering | Faculty of Graduate Studies

CAREER SUMMARY

  • Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
    • Professor: 2014 – Present
    • Professor (Contract): 2012 –  2014 (Sabbatical Leave from University of Moratuwa)
    • Dean, Faculty of Business:  2015 - 2017
    • Head, Mechanical Engineering: 2012 - 2014
    • Member, Board of Directors: 2015 - 2017
  • Department of Management of Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka  
    • Professor:  2009 – 2014
    • Senior Lecturer Grade I: 2005 –  2009
    • Senior Lecturer Grade II:  2002 –  2005
    • Head of Department:  2005 – 2008 and 2009 –  2012
    • Course Coordinator, MBA in Management of Technology, (2002/2005) & (2009/2010) programmes
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
    • Senior Lecturer Grade II:  1999 –  2002
    • Lecturer: 1991 – 1999
    • Assistant Lecturer: 1990 – 1991

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand (1999)
  • Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand (1995)
  • B.Sc.Eng. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka  (1990)

HONOURS AND AWARDS

  • ADB Scholarship for Masters Degree at Asian Institute of Technology
  • Scholarship from Norwegian Government for Doctoral Degree at Asian Institute of Technology
  • Outstanding Research Award, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka – 2008
  • Outstanding Research Award, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka – 2009
  • Outstanding Research Award, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka – 2010
  • Outstanding Research Award, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka – 2011

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Research Interests

  • Operations Management, Industrial Engineering,  Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Technology Management

Memberships

  • Chartered Engineer & Corporate Member, Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka 
  • Chartered Member, The Chrterered Institute of Logistic and Transport

ONGOING RESEARCH

  • Lean Manufacturing Implementation In Apparel Sector
  • Industry 4.0 as an enabler for Lean Manufacturing

PUBLICATIONS

  • Journal Publications 2017

    Factors Influencing Employee Motivation in Tile Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka

    Jayasuriya, N., Kumarasinghe, W., and Perera, C, “Management and Administrative Science Review” , pp. 978 - 991

  • Journal Publications 2016

    Factors Affecting Credit Card Debts: A Study among Executives in Sri Lanka

    Perera, C., Kasun Dayanga, S.L. and Jayasuriya, N., “International Journal of Science and Research” , pp. 1495-1504

  • Journal Publications 2018

    Classification of Failure Factors in Information Systems

    Gunawardhana, D.N.T and Perera, C., “International Journal for Innovation Education and Research” , pp. 201-211

  • Conference Proceedings 2012

    Impact of lean manufacturing on performance and organisational culture: a case study of an apparel manufacturer in Sri Lanka,

    Gamage, J.R., Vilasini, P.P.G.N., Perera, H.S.C. and Wijenatha, L., (The third international conference on engineering, project and production management (EPPM21012), United Kingdom)

  • Conference Proceedings 2012

    Challenges and Potential Impact of Applying Lean Manufacturing Techniques to Textile Knitting Industry: A Case Study of a Knitting Factory in Sri Lanka,

    Gamage, K.G.D.A.S., Piyanka, W.P.G.T., Jayathilake, L.P.C.B., Perera, H.S.C. and Gamage, J.R., (Proceedings of 3rd International Conference: Engineering, Project and Production Management (EPPM2012), Brighton, UK)

  • Conference Proceedings 2011

    Impact of Business Process Reengineering and Customization on Success of Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation

    Perera, H.S.C., Perera, P.S.T. and Gunawardane, M.K.S. , (8th International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka)

  • Conference Proceedings 2011

    Key Success Factors Leading to Business Growth of Micro Level Apparel Manufacturers In Gampaha District

    Jinadasa, D.K., Perera,H.S.C. and G. D. Samarasinghe, G.D, (8th International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka)

  • Conference Proceedings 2010

    Identifying and exploring the organizational elements influencing the adaptation of an ERP system

    Senevirathna, L., Rajapakse, J., Alahakoon, L. and Perera, H.S.C. , (Fifth International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS 2010))

  • Journal Publications 2014

    A Risk Management Framework for Clouds Using Big Data and Security Informatics using Attack Trees and Hidden Markov Model in Analysis and Prediction of Risks in Social Media Networks

    Subasinghe, K.D.B.H., Kodituwakku, S.R. and Perera, H.S.C., “, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications”

  • Journal Publications 2014

    Towards Knowledge Management for Healthcare: Effects of Latest Medical Information for the Quality of Healthcare in the Developing Countries: A Case Study

    Amararachchi, J. L., and Perera H.S.C. and Pulasinghe, K., “Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging” , pp. 1-17

  • Journal Publications 2013

    Developing a Performance Measurement System for Apparel Sector Lean Manufacturing Organizations in SriLanka

    Perera, P.S.T. and Perera, H.S.C. , “Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective” , pp. 293-301

  • Journal Publications 2013

    Knowledge Management for Effective Clinical Diagnosis in Developing Countries

    Amararachchi, J.L., Pulasinghe, K. and Perera H.S.C., “Journal of Information Technology Review” , pp. 51-59

  • Journal Publications 2013

    Environmental Performance Evaluation in Supply Chain

    Perera, P.S.T., Perera, H.S.C. and Wijesinghe T.M. , “Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective” , pp. 153 - 161

  • Journal Publications 2012

    Viability of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques in the Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka

    Silva, S.K.P.N., Perera, H.S.C. and Samarasinghe, G.D. , “Applied Mechanics and Materials ” , pp. 4013-4022

  • Book Chapters 2004

    Technology Development: Key Issues in Productivity

    Perera, C. and Dasanayaka, S.,

  • Book Chapters 2006

    Standardization and Innovation

    Perera, C.,

  • Book Chapters 2006

    Standardization in Product Development and Design

    Perera, C.,

  • Books 2018

    Management of Technology: Concepts and Perspectives

    Perera, C.,

  • Books 2009

    Operation Management: Concepts and Applications

    Perera, C.,

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Contact

chandana.p@sliit.lk

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