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info@sliit.lkCAREER SUMMARY
- Lecturer - (2026 February - Present)
- Assistant Lecturer - Department of Information Management, Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Management (2023 February - 2026 February)
- Lecturer- Business Management Division, Esoft Metro Campus, Kandy (2022 January- 2023 February)
- Lecturer- Institute of Business Administration, Kandy ( 2021 May - 2022 January)
- Demonstrator - 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
Driving Analytics Adoption in Banking: The Impact of Data Infrastructure, Management, and Technology in Sri Lanka
Crowd-shipping and last-mile delivery adoption in Sri Lanka
Use of AI for logistics-relevant decision-making in the FMCG sector, Sri Lanka
PUBLICATIONS
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The influence of generative AI on work–life balance among female software professionals in Sri Lanka’s software industry
Samarasinghe, D., Upeksha, S., Sanochana, M., Nimnadi, S., Rajamanthri, L., Samarakkody, T., & Aluthwala, C,
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Digital pathways in smart tourism: A systematic literature review on key drivers of travelers’ decision-making.
Senevirathne, S. M. C. G., Karunaratna, H. D. D. H., Fernando, M. K. D., Peksha, G. H. P., Jayasinghe, J. K. P. S. K., & Samarakkody, T,
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Beyond Descriptive Analytics: Faculty Experiences with Educational Data Analytics in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 9th Smart Computing and Systems Engineering Conference
Pathirana. G., Samarakkody. T., Wickramasinghe. Y,
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Understanding E-Commerce Consumers’ Intention to Adopt Smart Crowdshipping in Sri Lanka: An Empirical Study
Gayathma Thambavita, Bagya Peries, Imashi Navodya, Vihanga Alahakoon, Renuka Herath, Thakshila Samarakkody,
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True nature of brain drain and brain gain: A MM-QR analysis on migration, remittances and FDI. Social Sciences & Humanities Open
Lokuliyana, A., Perera, J., Perera, R., Marina, N., Samarakkody, T., & Kankanam Pathiranage, H. S., “Social Sciences & Humanities Open”
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Unveiling the digital pathways: Exploring the key drivers behind travelers’ decision-making in smart tourism – A systematic literature review.
Karunaratna, D., Senevirathne, C., Jayasinghe, P. S. K., Samarakkody, T., Peksha, P., & Fernando, K., “Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights,”
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he digital bridge: How digital transformation mediates the innovative culture–resilience nexus in IT firms
Kodithuwakku, T., Samaraweera, I., Mathew, M., Samarakkody, T., Thelijjagoda, S., & Gamage, S., “The Bottom Line,”
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Simple switch between single-trip vehicle routing problem and multiple-trip vehicle routing problem.
Samarakkody, T. N., “LOGI – Scientific Journal on Transport and Logistics” , pp. 189 - 200
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Investigating the Role of Organizational Culture in Facilitating the Technology Adaptation: A Study of Global Information Technology Industry
Wijethunga K., Dickson S., Weerathunga N., Senevirathne S., Samarakkody T., Thellijagoda S, 2023, (9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (ICSUSL 2023))
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Achieving Operational Excellence through BI Tools Implementation in SMEs of Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to Apparel Manufacturers
Weearsinghe D. Samarakkody T, (9th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. (ICSUSL 2023))
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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))
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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))
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Blockchain-Based Tractability Framework for Quality Assurance in Construction Projects"
Alagalla H. P., Samarakkody T. N. , (International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences)
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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))
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Blockchain-Based Tractability Framework for Quality Assurance in Construction Projects
Alagalla H. P., Samarakkody T. N. , (International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences)
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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”
