Dr. (Ms). Chathumi Kavirathna 

Doctor of Engineering degree in Global Engineering for Development, Environment, and Society from the Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan in 2020

Master of Engineering degree in International Development Engineering (Sustainable Engineering Program) from the Department of International Development Engineering with a minor in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan in 2017

B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Transport and Logistics Management from the Department of Transport and Logistics Management, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2014

Maritime transport and shipping industry: modeling and analysis

Supply chain planning and optimization

Transport planning and policy analysis 

Emission control measures and sustainability

Logistics and transport system optimization

Competition and cooperation strategy analysis and game theory

Logistics and transportation management

Supply chain management 

Numerical modeling 

Operations research

Management

Kavirathna, C., Kawasaki, T., Hanaoka, S., & Matsuda, T. (2018). Transshipment hub port selection criteria by shipping lines: the case of hub ports around the bay of Bengal. Journal of Shipping and Trade, 3, 1-25.

Kavirathna, C. A., Kawasaki, T., & Hanaoka, S. (2019). Intra-port coopetition under different combinations of terminal ownership. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 128, 132-148.

Kavirathna, C. A., Kawasaki, T., & Hanaoka, S. (2018). Transshipment hub port competitiveness of the port of Colombo against the major Southeast Asian hub ports. The Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, 34(2), 71-82.

Kavirathna, C. A., Kawasaki, T., Hanaoka, S., & Bandara, Y. M. (2020). Cooperation with a vessel transfer policy for coopetition among container terminals in a single port. Transport Policy, 89, 1-12.

Kavirathna, C. A., Hanaoka, S., Kawasaki, T., & Shimada, T. (2021). Port development and competition between the Colombo and Hambantota ports in Sri Lanka. Case Studies on Transport Policy, 9(1), 200-211. 

Kavirathna, C. A., Shibasaki, R., Ding, W., & Otsuka, N. (2023). Feasibility of the Northern Sea route with the effect of emission control measures. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 123, 103896.

Ding, W., Shibasaki, R., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2023). Impact of Northern Sea Route on China's grain imports with EU countries. Asian Transport Studies, 9, 100108.

Kavirathna, C. A., & Shibasaki, R. (2021). Economic feasibility of Arctic shipping from multiple perspectives: a systematic review. Okhotsk Sea and Polar Oceans Research, 5, 15-22.

Kawasaki, T., Tagawa, H., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2022). Vessel deployment and De-hubbing in maritime networks: A case study on Colombo Port and its Feeder Market. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10(3), 304.

Maghfiroh, M., & Kavirathna, C. (2023). Location selection of battery swap station using fuzzy MCDM method: A case study in Indonesia. Jurnal teknik industri, 24(2), 81-94.

Peiris, M. P. P. L., Kavirathna, C. A., & Wijayanayake, A. N. (2022, September). Identifying and prioritizing barriers to adopting GSCM practices in Sri Lankan rubber product manufacturing industry. In 2022 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 5, pp. 296-302). IEEE.

Ding, W., Shibasaki, R., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2024). How should mode competitiveness and profit be balanced in maritime transport?–Vessel speed optimization approach including Northern Sea Route. Maritime Policy & Management, 1-27.

Dissanayaka, D. M. N. D. B., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2022, September). Identifying the influential factors in applying the just-in-time delivery method to the material supply chain in Sri Lankan apparel companies. In 2022 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 5, pp. 337-343). IEEE.

Kodithuwakku, P. I. E., Wijayanayake, A. N., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2022, September). Impact of Warehouse Management Factors on Performance Improvement of 3 rd Party Logistics Industry. In 2022 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 5, pp. 276-281). IEEE.

De Silva, G. H. L. S., Kavirathna, C. A., & Wijayanayake, A. N. (2022, September). Identifying the Relationships of Green Drivers, Initiatives and Performance in the Third-Party Logistics Industry in Sri Lanka. In 2022 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 5, pp. 288-295). IEEE.

Karawgoda, D. D. K., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2025, February). Barriers and Strategy Analysis for the Usage of Social Media by small and medium-scale enterprises: A Systematic Review. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Shanilka, L. H., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2024). Impacts of Inventory Management Factors on Inventory Performance Measures: The Sri Lankan Wholesale Sector. Journal of South Asian Logistics and Transport, 4(2).

Halgahagama, S., & Kavirathna, C. (2023, June). Investigating Factors Influencing Behavioral Intention Toward Green Computing Practices Among Undergraduates In Sri Lankan Universities. In 2023 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 6, pp. 1-8). IEEE.

Gunathilaka, M., Kavirathna, C., Wijayanayake, A., & Prabodhika, J. (2023, June). Prioritizing Warehouse Performance Measures in Sri Lankan 3PL Industry. In 2023 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 6, pp. 1-8). IEEE.

Perera, K. K. I., Kavirathna, C. A., & Withanaarachchi, A. (2023, June). Factors Affecting the Electrification of Transportation Modes Amidst the Sri Lankan Economic Crisis. In 2023 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 6, pp. 1-8). IEEE.

Kavirathna, C. A., Shibasaki, R., Ding, W., & Otsuka, N. (2023). The Northern Sea Route Feasibility with the Effect of Emission Control Measures. Available at SSRN 4368003.

Kavirathna, C. A., Hanaoka, S., & Kawasaki, T. (2022). Terminal pricing decisions of the port authority and the global terminal operator of the competing ports in Sri Lanka. Journal of South Asian Logistics and Transport, 2(2).

Halgahagama, S. S., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2022). Factors influencing behavioural intention towards green computing practices: A systematic literature review. In Proceedings of the 14th Symposium on Applied Science, Business & Industrial Research.

Gunawardena, K., Wijayanayake, A., & Kavirathna, C. (2021, December). Solve Manufacturer's Pallet Loading Problem (MPLP) with Practical Warehouse Constraints. In 2021 6th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Kavirathna, C. A., & SHIBASAKI, R. (2021). 多様な観点に基づく北極海輸送の経済的実現性に関する体系的レビュー. Okhotsk Sea and Polar Oceans research, 5, 15-22.

Kavirathna, C. A., Shibasaki, R., & Ding, W. (2025). Optimum routing for dry bulk voyages with the effect of an emission trading system: NSR vs SCR. Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain, 100224.

De Abrew, R., Kavirathna, C., Wijayanayake, A., & Abhilashani, K. (2025, February). Efficiency Evaluations in 3PL Warehouse Operations: Building Research Themes Through Systematic Literature Review. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Samarakoon, T., & Kavirathna, C. (2025, February). Application of Six Sigma Methodology in the Service Industry to Improve Process Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction: Systematic Review. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Sooriyabandara, W. T. N., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2024, December). The Role of Logistics in Perishable Food Waste Reduction of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Systematic Review. In 2024 International Conference on Advances in Technology and Computing (ICATC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Ravichandran, L., Kavirathna, C., Asanka, D., & Abhilashani, K. (2024, December). Demand Forecasting for Perishable Products Using Data Mining Techniques: Systematic Review. In 2024 International Conference on Advances in Technology and Computing (ICATC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Shibasaki, R., Min, Y., Kawasaki, T., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2024). Logistics in Asia: The post-pandemic era. Asian Transport Studies, 100134.

Madushan, R., & Kavirathna, C. (2024, April). Barriers for Sri Lankan IT Businesses to Expand in Foreign Countries. In 2024 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 7, pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Pathirana, M. P. C. S., Kavirathna, C. A., & Prasadika, A. P. K. J. (2024, April). Sustainable logistics practices in Sri Lankan FMCG industry: implementation drivers. In 2024 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 7, pp. 1-8). IEEE.

Rathnayake, P. G. B. P. S., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2023). Feasibility of establishing an integrated railway-based containerised cargo transport network between the Port of Colombo and free trade zones in Sri Lanka. Journal of South Asian Logistics and Transport, 3(2).

Silva, E., & Kavirathna, C. (2023, June). Factors Affecting the Implementation of Sustainable Practices in the Sri Lankan Food Retail Sector. In 2023 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 6, pp. 1-8). IEEE.

Rathnayake, P. G. B. P. S., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2023, June). Impacts of Integrated Railway-Based Containerized Cargo Transport Network to Connect the Port of Colombo and Free Trade Zones in Sri Lanka. In 2023 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 6, pp. 1-9). IEEE.

Kavirathna, C. A. (Ed.). (2023). International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE 2023): Proceedings: 29th of June 2023, Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. IEEE.

Rathnayake, P. G. B. P. S., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2023). Containerized Cargo Transport Network to Connect the Port of Colombo and Free Trade Zones in Sri Lanka.

Kavirathna, C. A. (2023). Transshipment Hubs in the Bay of Bengal Region. Connectivity and Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal Region, 51.

Madhushan, K. M., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2022, September). Network Design Optimization for Retail Distribution Supply Chain Considering Capacities of Distribution Centers under Disruptions. In 2022 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 5, pp. 314-321). IEEE.

Pathirage, S. P. D. M., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2022, September). Success Factors and Performance Measures of Retail Pharmacies in Sri Lanka. In 2022 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 5, pp. 322-329). IEEE.

Wijayanayake, A., De Silva, G. H. L. S., & Kavirathna, C. A. (2021). Green Drivers, Initiatives, and Performance: A Systematic Review.

柴崎隆一. (2021). 多様な観点に基づく北極海輸送の経済的実現性に関する体系的レビュー. Okhotsk Sea and Polar Oceans Research, 5, 15-22.

KAVIRATHNA, C. A., SHIBASAKI, R., DING, W., & OTSUKA, N. (2021). MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION IN DECIDING VESSEL NAVIGATION SPEEDS AND EMISSION CONTROL MEASURES FOR ARCTIC SHIPPING. 土木計画学研究・講演集 (CD-ROM), 64, 4-5.

Kavirathna, C. A., & Chathumi, K. (2020). COOPETITION MODELING AND APPLICATIONS FOR THE INTRA-PORT AND INTER-PORT LEVELS (Doctoral dissertation, 東京工業大学).

Kavirathna, C. A., Hanaoka, S., Kawasaki, T., & Shimada, T. (2021). Port development and competition between the Colombo and Hambantota ports in Sri Lanka. Case Studies on Transport Policy, 9(1), 200-211.

Kavirathna, C. A., Shibasaki, R., Ding, W., & Otsuka, N. Environmental Sustainability of Arctic Shipping through Potential HFO-banned Areas along the NSR.