Ms. Thakshila Samarakkody

Assistant Lecturer | Department of Information Management | SLIIT Business School

CAREER SUMMARY

  • Assistant Lecturer - Department of Information Management, Business school, Sri Lanaka Institute of Information of Management (2023 February- Present)
  • Lecturer- Buiness Mnagement Devision, Esoft Metro Campus, Kandy (2022 January- 2023 February)
  • Lecturer- Institute of Business Administration, Kandy ( 2021 May - 2022 January) 
  • Demostrator - Department of Industrial Management, 0Faculty of Applied Science, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2017 March - 2018 September)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Masters of Science in Management Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China  (2018 September- 2020 September)
  • BSc (joint Major) in Industrial Management, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling  ( 2013 - 2017)

 

HONOURS AND AWARDS

MOFCOM(Ministry of Commerce) full scholorship to follow Masters in Management Science and Engineering in China(2018-2020)

 

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Research Interests

  • Operations Research
  • Operations Management 
  • Logistic and Suppply Chian Management  
  • Technology Management 

Memberships

Member (MILT) Council of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

RESEARCH CLUSTERS

Trade and Logistics

"Trade and logistics are interconnected components of the global economy that involve the movement of goods, services, and information across borders and within regions. 

It plays a crucial role in facilitating commerce, connecting producers with consumers, and contributing to economic growth. "

ONGOING RESEARCH

The Influence of Generative AI on Work-Life Balance in Sri Lanka's Software Industry

Developing a predictive model for global CO2 emission forecasting: An approach using ML

Factors Influencing the Decision-Making Process of Travelers in Smart Tourism in Sri Lanka

Driving Analytics Adoption in Banking: The Impact of Data Infrastructure, Management, and Technology in Sri Lanka

Investigating the Role of Organizational Culture in Facilitating the Transition to Industry 4.0 and its Impact on Resilience in the IT Sector

PUBLICATIONS

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    Wijethunga K., Dickson S., Weerathunga N., Senevirathne S., Samarakkody T., Thellijagoda S, 2023, (9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (ICSUSL 2023))

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    Weearsinghe D. Samarakkody T, (9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (ICSUSL 2023))

  • Conference Proceedings 2024

    Investigating the Soft Skills Gap Among Undergraduates in Sri Lankan Universities

    M.J.S Kaushalya, A.G.K.M. Wanaguru, U.L.S.M. Perera, P.W.S.M. Gunawardhane, T. N. Samarakkody, S. Thelijjagoda, ( International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024))

  • Conference Proceedings 2023

    Industry 4.0 Adoption and Performance Outcomes in Sri Lankan Apparel Manufacturing

    Kalana Wijethunga, Shiny Dickson, Nipuni Weerathunga, Susini Senevirathne, Thakshila Samarakkody, Samantha Thelijjagod, (5th International Conference on Advancement in Computing 2023 (ICAC -2023))

  • Conference Proceedings 2021

    Blockchain-Based Tractability Framework for Quality Assurance in Construction Projects"

    Alagalla H. P., Samarakkody T. N. , (International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences)

  • Conference Proceedings 2017

    FactorsInfluencing on Self-Checking Method in Quality Control Process: A Case Study of Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka.

    Samarakkody T.N., Dharmawansa A. D., (symposium on Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research (ASBIRES))

  • Conference Proceedings 2021

    Blockchain-Based Tractability Framework for Quality Assurance in Construction Projects

    Alagalla H. P., Samarakkody T. N. , (International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences)

  • Journal Publications 2021

    Optimizing the Multiple Trip Vehicle Routing Plan for a Licensee Green Tea Dealer in Sri Lanka

    Samarakkody T. N., Alagalla H. P., “Modern Supply Chain Research and Applications”

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