Academic Qualifications
BSc in Management and Technology, specializing in Business Systems, University of Kelaniya in 2018
Research Interests
Industrial Engineering
Data Analytics
Areas of Specialization
Industrial Engineering
Data Analytics
Teaching Interests
Professional Memberships
Positions Held
Selected Research Publication
Kahawandala, N., Peter, S., & Niwunhella, H. (2020, September). Profiling purchasing behavior of Generation Z. In 2020 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (pp. 155-160). IEEE.
Ranathunga, M. I. D., Wijayanayake, A. N., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2021, September). Solution approaches for combining first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery in an e-commerce logistic network: A systematic literature review. In 2021 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 4, pp. 267-275). IEEE.
Kumari, A. G. K. C., Wijayanayake, A., & Niwunhella, D. H. (2021). Lateral transhipment inventory models: A systematic literature review of models and solution approaches. In 18th international conference on business management (pp. 2320-2346).
Ranathunga, M. I. D., Wijayanayake, A. N., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2022, September). Simulation-based efficiency assessment of integrated first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery in an e-commerce logistics network. In 2022 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 5, pp. 246-253). IEEE.
Prabodhika, A. P. K. J., Wijayanayake, A., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2021, March). Measuring sustainability performance of logistics service providers using ahp. In International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Singapore, March 9 (Vol. 11).
Thalagahage, N. T. H., Wijayanayake, A., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2021, January). Developing a Multi Criteria Decision Making Framework to Select the Most Suitable Production Line in Apparel Firms: Use of ANP Method. In International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Singapore, March 9– (Vol. 11).
Prabodhika, A. P. K. J., Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Wijayanayake, A. (2020, November). Framework for measuring sustainability performance of logistics service providers-a systematic review of literature. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Business & Information (ICBI).
Weerakkody, H. D. W., Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Wijayanayake, A. N. (2021, September). Solution approach to incompatibility of products in a multi-product and heterogeneous vehicle routing problem: An application in the 3PL industry. In 2021 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 4, pp. 149-153). IEEE.
Weerakkody, H. D. W., Wijayanayake, A., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2021, January). Vehicle routing and shipment consolidation in a 3PL DC: a systematic literature review of the solution approaches. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (pp. 932-943).
Ahangamage, N., Niwunhella, D. H. H., Vidanagamachchi, K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2020). Implementing a Cross-Docking System in a Warehouse–A Systematic Review of Literature. In International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (pp. 1005-1012).
Kumari, A. G. K. C., Wijayanayake, A. N., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2022, September). An Effective Lateral Transhipment Model for A Multi-Location Inventory Setting to Minimize Stockouts. In 2022 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 5, pp. 225-230). IEEE.
Prabodhika, A. P. K. J., Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Wijayanayake, A. N. (2021, September). Model to optimize the quantities of delivery products prioritizing the sustainability performance. In 2021 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 4, pp. 154-160). IEEE.
Thalagahage, N. T. H., Wijayanayake, A. N., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2021, September). A MILP model to optimize the proportion of production quantities considering the ANP composite performance index. In 2021 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 4, pp. 161-167). IEEE.
Udakanjalee, H. I., Wijayanayake, A. N., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2021). Effective Supplier Selection Using ANP. Industrial Engineering and Operation Management.
Weerakkody, H. D. W., Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Wijayanayake, A. (2020). Cost minimization model through consolidation: application to a third party logistics distribution center.
Mawela, M. R. T. D., Peter, S., & Niwunhella, H. (2019). Personality Trait Model to Assess Creditworthiness. Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya: Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). PART V—Conclusion to the substantial sustainability innovation execution aspects. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (p. 771). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). Environment, social and governance. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 31-41). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). Why is sustainability so important?. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 3-7). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). PART IV—Introduction to the economic and governance aspects of sustainability. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 575-577). Elsevier.
Udakanjalee, H. A. I., Wijayanayake, A., Niwunhella, D. H. H., & von Rosing, M. (2025). ESG supplier selection. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 671-686). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). PART II—Introduction to the environmental aspects of sustainability. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 101-102). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). Substantial sustainability innovation. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 43-69). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). The sustainability portfolio concept. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 85-98). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). Why you need sustainable portfolio management in the age of substantial innovation. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 73-83). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). Substantial sustainability innovation trends and drivers. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 17-30). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). Conclusion to the economic and governance aspects of sustainability. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (p. 719). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). PART III—Introduction to the social aspects of sustainability. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 357-358). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). PART V—Introduction to substantial sustainability innovation execution. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 723-724). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). PART II—Conclusion to the environmental aspects of sustainability. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (p. 353). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). Conclusion to the social aspects of sustainability. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (p. 571). Elsevier.
von Rosing, M., Shepperson, L., Foldager, U., Laurier, W., Czichos, H., Arnold, H., ... & Chungyalpa, W. (2025). What this book covers and what it doesn't cover. In The Sustainability Handbook, Volume 1 (pp. 9-15). Elsevier.
Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2023). Incident Hotspots Prediction in North Carolina for Effective Incident Management Using Deep Learning Techniques. North Carolina State University.
Prasadika, A. P. K. J., Wijayanayake, A. N., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2022, September). Analyzing Factors that Impact on Performance of Pickers in Third-Party Logistics Warehouses in Sri Lanka. In 2022 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 5, pp. 239-245). IEEE.
Prabodhika, A. P. K. J., Wickramarachchi, A. P. R., Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Wijayanayake, A. (2022). Selecting the best logistics service providers by evaluating the sustainability performance using AHP and linear programming problem. International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling, 13(4), 359-379.
Kumari, A. G. K. C., Wijayanayake, A. N., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2022). An Effective Lateral Transhipment Model for A Multi-Location Inventory Setting to Minimize.
Wijayanayake, A. N., Prasadika, A. P. K. J., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2021). FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PICKERS IN THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS WAREHOUSES IN SRI LANKA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF LITERATURE.
Herath, P., Rajapakse, C., Niwunhella, H., & Neththikumarage, G. (2021). A Simulation Model to Optimize Pre-sewing Operations in the Apparel Industry: A Case Study from Sri Lanka.
Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2021). Effective Supplier Selection Using ANP.
Udakanjalee, H. I., Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Wijayanayake, A. (2020). Developing a model for effective supplier selection using Analytic Network Process (ANP).
Thalagahage, N. T. H., Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Wijayanayake, A. (2020). Framework to select the most suitable production line in an apparel firm in Sri Lanka: use of Analytical Hierarchical Process.
Prabodhika, A. P. K. J., Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Wijayanayake, A. (2020). Developing a methodology for evaluating the sustainability performance of logistics service providers using AHP.
Warnakulasuriya, M. M., Niwunhella, D. H. H., Nanayakkara, L. D. J. F., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2020). A Review on City Logistics and Two Echelon Freight Modelling. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.
Wickramasinghe, D. M., Peter, S., & Niwunhella, H. (2019). A Model To Determine Factors Influencing the Decision-Making Process of Consumer Online Purchasing in Sri Lanka. International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Nadeesha, K., Suren, P., & Niwunhella, H. (2019). Model to Grab the Digital Natives’ Purchasing Behaviour. International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Mendis, M. N. M. Y., Peter, S., & Niwunhella, H. (2019). A Behavioural Model to Assess the Risk Perception and Behaviour of Individuals in Investment Decisions. International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Warnakulasuriya, M. M., Vidanagamachchi, K., Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Nanayakkara, L. D. J. F. (2019). Vehicle routing optimization in Sri Lankan megacity logistics context. 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Fernando, P. A., Nanayakkara, L. D. J. F., Tharaka, V. K., & Niwunhella, D. H. H. (2019). Optimizing the process of airline fleet re-assignment to minimize the impact of disruptions. 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Fernando, P. A., Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Nanayakkara, L. D. J. F. (2019). Meta Heuristic Approach to Optimize Airline Fleet Re-Assignment. International Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Rupasinghe, T. D. (2017). Cluster-based Transportation Optimization–A Case Study from Pharmaceutical Supply Chains (PSC). In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC–2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka..
Niwunhella, D. H. H., & Rupasinghe, T. D. (2017). A simulation modelling approach for vehicle routing problem in cluster-based pharmaceutical supply chains. International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka..
Niwunhella, H., & Rupasinghe, T. Cluster-based Vehicle Routing Optimization approach for Pharmaceutical Supply Chains (PSC).
Fernando, P. A., Niwunhella, D. H. H., Nanayakkara, L. D. J. F., & Wickramarachchi, R. Optimization Models in Aircraft Assignment and Airline Disruption Management–A Systematic Review of Literature.