Prof. Ruwan Wickramarachchi

PhD in distributed simulation from the Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom

MPhil in Management studies (specialised in Information systems) from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

BSc in Industrial Management from the University of Kelaniya

Applications in Distributed Simulation

Management Information Systems

Electronic Commerce

Operations Management

IEEE Member

Head, Department of Industrial Management, University of Kelaniya

Coordinator, Master of Science in Management and Information Technology

Ilangakoon, T. S., Weerabahu, S. K., Samaranayake, P., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2022). Adoption of Industry 4.0 and lean concepts in hospitals for healthcare operational performance improvement. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 71(6), 2188-2213.

Bandara, O., Vidanagamachchi, K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2019, March). A model for assessing maturity of industry 4.0 in the banking sector. In Proceedings of the international conference on industrial engineering and operations management (Vol. 2019).

Edirisuriya, A., Weerabahu, S., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2018, December). Applicability of lean and green concepts in Logistics 4.0: a systematic review of literature. In 2018 International Conference on Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) (pp. 1-8). IEEE.

Chathuranga, S., Jayasinghe, S., Antucheviciene, J., Wickramarachchi, R., Udayanga, N., & Weerakkody, W. S. (2023). Practices driving the adoption of agile project management methodologies in the design stage of building construction projects. Buildings, 13(4), 1079.

Ilangakoon, T., Weerabahu, S., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2018, December). Combining Industry 4.0 with lean healthcare to optimize operational performance of Sri Lankan healthcare industry. In 2018 international conference on production and operations management society (poms) (pp. 1-8). IEEE.

Bandara, O. K. K., Tharaka, V. K., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2019, March). Industry 4.0 maturity assessment of the Banking Sector of Sri Lanka. In 2019 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (pp. 190-195). IEEE.

Murshitha, S. M., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. (2013). A study of students’ perspectives on the adoption of lms at university of Kelaniya.

Saad, Perera, & Wickramarachchi. (2003, December). Simulation of distributed manufacturing enterprises: a new approach. In Proceedings of the 2003 Winter Simulation Conference, 2003. (Vol. 2, pp. 1167-1173). IEEE.

Palagolla, W. W. N. C. K., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2019). Effective integration of ICT to facilitate the secondary education in Sri Lanka. arXiv preprint arXiv:1901.00181.

Karunarathna, N., Wickramarachchi, R., & Vidanagamachchi, K. (2019). A study of the implications of logistics 4.0 in future warehousing: a Sri Lankan perspective.

Chandrasekara, S., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2020). A literature-based survey on industry 4.0 technologies for procurement optimization. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

Madhavi, B. R. H., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2021, September). Decision-making models for a resilient supply chain in FMCG companies during a pandemic: A systematic literature review. In 2021 International research conference on smart computing and systems engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 4, pp. 216-222). IEEE.

Nakkeeran, A., Niranga, M., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2021). A Model for On-Premises ERP System and Cloud ERP Integration. Accessed: Aug, 28.

Wijesinghe, S., Nanayakkara, I., Pathirana, R., Wickramarachchi, R., & Fernando, I. (2024, April). Impact of IoT integration on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems: A comprehensive literature analysis. In 2024 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 7, pp. 1-5). IEEE.

Fathima, F., Inparaj, R., Thuvarakan, D., Wickramarachchi, R., & Fernando, I. (2024, April). Impact of AI-based predictive analytics on demand forecasting in ERP systems: A Systematic Literature Review. In 2024 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 7, pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Perera, R., Nawurunnage, K. R., Chathuranga, S., Wickramarachchi, R., & Withanaarachchi, A. (2023, February). Role of Blockchain Technology in ERP Systems for a Transparent Supply Chain: A Systematic Review of Literature. In 2023 3rd International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 232-237). IEEE.

Karunanayaka, C., Vidanagamachchi, K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2020, March). Transforming agriculture supply chain with technology adoption-: A critical review of literature. In International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

Munasinghe, I. U., Rupasinghe, T. D., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2017, December). A simulation-based modeling approach to assess the multi-echelon supply chain network design. In 2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) (pp. 1372-1376). IEEE.

Nayanajith, A., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2024, February). Challenges affecting the successful adoption of DevOps practices: a systematic literature review. In 2024 4th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 311-315). IEEE.

Nugapitiya, O., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2023, April). Strategies to Overcome Information Overload in the Workplace: A Systematic Literature Review. In 2023 IEEE 8th International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.

Perera, R., Wickramarachchi, R., & Rajapakse, C. (2023, March). Applications of Blockchain Technology in Project Management—A Systematic Literature Review. In 2023 2nd International Conference for Innovation in Technology (INOCON) (pp. 1-7). IEEE.

Perera, T., Wickramarachchi, R., & Wijayanayake, A. N. (2021, September). Identifying interrelationships of key success factors of third-party logistics service providers. In 2021 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 4, pp. 244-250). IEEE.

Fairoos, M. F. M., Niranga, W. A. M., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2020). A review on improving performance through digital transformation: A study of best technologies and key success factors. In 2nd African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) (pp. 1-10).

Palagolla, W. W. N. C. K., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2019). Promoting effective application and management of ICT to enhance performance in secondary schools. arXiv preprint arXiv:1901.01579.

De Abrew, K. M. N., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2021). Organizational Factors Affecting the ISMS Effectiveness in Sri Lankan IT Organizations: A Systematic Review. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (pp. 702-713).

Perera, T., Wijayanayake, A., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2021, January). A combined approach of analytic hierarchy process and decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory methods for evaluating key success factors of third-party logistics service providers. In 11 th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (pp. 1078-1089).

Perera, D., Wickramarachchi, R., Abeysekara, N., & Vidanagamachchi, K. (2020, March). Moving from Lean to Leagile: A Framework to Improve Supply Chain Performance of Fashion Garment Manufacturing. In International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Dubai, UAE,(10-12) (Vol. 23, p. 2022).

Karunarathna, N., Vidanagamachchi, K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2020). A Calibrated Model of Critical Success Factors for Industry 4.0 Warehousing Performance Improvement: Insights from Multiple Case Studies. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Advanced Technology, 1(2), 100-126.

Athambawa, S., Wickramarachchi, A. P. R., & Puspakumara, C. (2017). Business transformation through technology adoption: Special reference to rice millers in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka..

Athambawa, S., Wickramarachchi, A. P. R., & Puspakumara, C. (2017). Business transformation through technology adoption: Special reference to rice millers in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2017 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka..

Arsecularatne, M., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2023, June). Adoptability of Chaos Engineering with DevOps to Stimulate the Software Delivery Performance. In 2023 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 6, pp. 1-8). IEEE.

Madhavi, B. H., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2022, September). Strategic Decision Making for a Resilient Supply Chain during a Pandemic. In 2022 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 5, pp. 303-308). IEEE.

Illanganthilake, A., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2021). A systematic review on factors affecting lean marketing readiness in the retail sector in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

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).

Bandara, O. K. K., Tharaka, V. K., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2018). Industry 4.0 and Lean based Operational Performance Improvement Approach: A Conceptual Framework for the Banking Sector.

Wedasinghe, N., Sirisoma, N., & Wicramarachchi, A. P. R. (2017). Building digitally inclusive differently abled community in Sri Lanka: an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy framework.

Murshitha, S. M., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. (2016). An LMS usage assessment among students in blended learning environment.

Waidyathilaka, E., Tharaka, V. K., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2019, March). Trends in Green Vehicle Routing in Reverse Logistics. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM), Bangkok, Thailand (pp. 5-7).

Keenavinna, H., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2024). Potential factors affecting organizational readiness for the industry 5.0 for the Sri Lankan apparel industry: a systematic literature review. Journal of Science of the University of Kelaniya, 17(2).

Achalan, D., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2024). Impacts of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in the Telecommunications Industry in Sri Lanka.

Chathuranga, S., Wickramarachchi, R., & Jayasinghe, S. (2023, April). Factors Driving the Adoption of Agile Methodologies in the Construction Industry. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Contemporary Computing and Communications (InC4) (Vol. 1, pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Wedasinghe, N., Sirisoma, N. T., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2023). A Design Guideline to Overcome Web Accessibility Issues Challenged by Visually Impaired Community in Sri Lanka. arXiv preprint arXiv:2304.06924.

Arsecularatne, M., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2023, April). The Adoptability of Chaos Engineering with Devops to Stimulate the Software Delivery Performance: A Systematic Literature Review. In 2023 IEEE 8th International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.

Ranathunga, P. I., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2022, February). General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Adoption in Sri Lankan Businesses: A Data Governance Model. In 2022 2nd International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 266-271). IEEE.

Ranathunga, P. A., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2021). Designing a Data Governance Model to Implement GDPR in Sri Lankan Enterprises. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

Gamini, G. L. M., Vidanagamachchi, K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2019). A lean maturity assessment model to improve warehouse operations for the 3PL industry in Sri Lanka. 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Waidyathilaka, E., Tharaka, V. K., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2018). Minimizing carbon footprint from road freight transportation: A systematic review of literature.

Wedasinghe, N., Sirisoma, N., & Wicramarachchi, A. P. R. (2018). Web, Mobile and Computer Accessibility: Issues Faced by the Sri Lankan Visually Impaired Community.

Sulaiha Beevi, A., Wickramarachchi, A. P. R., & Puspakumara, C. (2017). Towards technology components adoption: how government role can enhance rice miller’s success: special reference to Eastern province of Sri Lanka.

Murshithaa, S. M., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2015). The effect of LMS characteristics on students ‘LMS adoption.

Peiris, H. S. M., Wickramarachchi, A. R., & Balasubramanium, K. (2011). Private health insurance profits: the need to take a closer look. Ceylon Medical Journal, 56(3).

Amarasinghe, K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2025, February). Factors that Affect the Adoption of the Hybrid Project Management Approach: A Systematic Literature Review. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Bandara, R. B. M. T., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2025, February). Developing an AI Readiness Model for Software Project Management: A Thematic Analysis. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Hasarinda, S., Wickramakalutota, G. W., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2025, February). The Role of IS/IT Strategies in Driving Business Transformation and Achieving Organizational Objectives: A Systematic Literature Review. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Gandhira, S., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2025, February). Factors Affecting the Adoption of Agile Scaling Practices in Distributed Software Development Teams. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Keenavinna, H., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2025, February). Industry 5.0 Readiness in the Sri Lankan Apparel Industry: A Systematic Literature Review. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Jayasundara, H., Jayathilake, N., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2025, February). Driving Innovation through Knowledge Management: Insights for IS Strategies. In 2025 5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Hathnagoda, H., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2024, December). Assessing Security Risks in Low-Code Development Platforms: A Systematic Literature Review. In 2024 International Conference on Advances in Technology and Computing (ICATC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Jayasundara, H., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2024). Critical factors affecting digital resilience in the Sri Lankan banking sector: a systematic review. Journal of Science of the University of Kelaniya, 17(2).

Riztha, F., Wickramarachchi, R., Asanka, D., & Disssanayke, M. (2024, December). Assessing the Impact of Large Language Models on Problem-Solving Skills of Undergraduates-A Systematic Literature Review. In 2024 6th International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) (pp. 408-413). IEEE. 

Nayanajith, A., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2024, April). Exploring the challenges affecting the successful adoption of DevOps practices in Sri Lanka. In 2024 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE) (Vol. 7, pp. 1-6). IEEE.

Kodithuwakku, H. Y. A., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2023, February). Determining the relationship between Organizational Characteristics and Digital Transformation Strategies-A Systematic Literature Review. In 2023 3rd International Conference on Advanced Research in Computing (ICARC) (pp. 328-333). IEEE.

Siyambalapitiya, N., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2022). An exploration of the psychological factors affecting on information technology employees in Sri Lanka due to the concept of work from home during COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Science of the University of Kelaniya, 15(2).

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.

Siyambalapitiya, N., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2021). A Systematic Review on Factors Affecting Remote Working Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

Arachchige, H. K. (2021). An Overview of the Factors Affecting the E-commerce Readiness of SMEs in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

Amarasinghe, A. A. T. M., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2021). Business process reengineering in public sector organizations: Systematic literature review of critical success factors. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

Abrew, K. M. N. D., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2021). A Review on Organizational Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Information Security Management Systems in IT Sector Organizations in Sri Lanka.

Perera, D. G. T. M., Wijayanayake, A., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2020). Identifying the key success factors in third party logistic services: Sri Lankan context.

Gamini, L., Vidanagamachchi, K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2020). A Knowledge Transfer Model to Implement Lean Practices for Apparel Industry based Multi-stakeholder 3PLs. International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

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.

Chandrasekara, H. A. S. Y., Vidanagamachchi, K., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2019). Procurement optimization with Industry 4.0 in ERP based Sri Lankan apparel industry: a systematic review of literature. 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Kaldera, H. G. S. R., Tharaka, V. K., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2019). Transport optimization models for the downstream agricultural supply chain: A systematic review of literature. 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Saad, S. M., Perera, T., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2019). A structured approach for the implementation of distributed manufacturing simulation. arXiv preprint arXiv:1901.10421.

Hewage, U., Ho, T. H. D., Daniel, J., Nadeem, S., Garza-Reyes, J. A., Kumar, V., ... & McFarlane, D. (2018, December). Session 01: Supply Chain Management & OM in Apparel Industry. In International Conference on Production and Operations Management Society (POMS).

Ilangakoon, M. T. S., Weerabahu, W. M. S. K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2018). Investigating industry 4.0 applications in Sri Lankan healthcare industry to optimize operational performance. Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Waidyathilaka, E., Tharaka, V. K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2018). Green vehicle routing problem: A systematic review of literature. Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Sandamali, G. A. S., Weerabahu, W. M. S. K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2018). A systematic review of literature on the readiness of post-harvesting technologies of paddy cultivation towards agriculture 4.0 in developing countries. Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Edirisuriya, A. W., Weerabahu, W. M. S. K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2018). Evaluating the level of best practices related with lean and green concepts of logistics service providers. Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Sachini, W. W. N., Weerabahu, W. M. S. K., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2018). Simulation-based network optimization for petroleum distribution in Sri Lanka: A systematic review of literature. Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Weerasekara, M. M., Wickramarachchi, R., & Vidanagamachchi, K. (2018). Application of industry 4.0 concepts to optimise workforce performance in human resource processes: context of Sri Lankan apparel industry. Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, 2018 Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Wedasinghe, N., & Wicramarachchi, A. P. R. (2016). Use of Internet of things (IoT) for the people with disabilities: a Sri Lankan case study. A QUARTERLY REVIEW, 21.

Wedasinghe, N., Sirisoma, N., & Wicramarachchi, R. (2015). Technology Adoption and Disability Digital Divide: an Empirical Study on Sri Lanka.

Asanga, U., & Wickramarachchi, R. (2012). An Investigation of IT Governance Practices in Sri Lanka.

Palagolla, W. W. (2011). Use of ICT among secondary schools in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka.

Wijesinghe, H., Wickramarachchi, A. P. R., & Jayalal, S. (2011). An investigation of WAP based applications in Sri Lanka.

Athambawa, S., Pushpakumara, C., Wickramarachchi, A. P. R., & Nanayakkara, J. L. D. F. (2010). An assessment of obstacles to technology driven business transformation in the agro based organizations in the Eastern province of Sri Lanka. Research Symposium 2010-Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.

Hemarathne, E. M., & Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2009). Consumers’ perceptions towards UHT milk in Tetra Pak through food quality dimensions. Research Symposium 2009-Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.

Wickramarachchi, R., & Gunawardana, L. H. D. (2009). Factors affecting successful implementation of E-government projects in Sri Lanka. Research Symposium 2009-Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.

Wickramarachchi, R., & Uduwela, W. C. (2007). Quality Assurance Framework for b2c E-Commerce Web Sites.

Wickramarachchi, R., & Pathirana, B. S. V. (2006). Adopting e-commerce based technologies in SMEs of developing countries.

Wickramarachchi, A. P. R., & Malavisooriya, L. M. (2006). A methodology for identifying? Web metrics? for? Web analytics?.

Wickramarachchi, A. P. R. (2004). Modelling large scale enterprises: A distributed simulation approach. Sheffield Hallam University (United Kingdom).

Waidyathilaka, E., Tharaka, V. K., & Wickramarachchi, R. Multi-objective Green Vehicle Routing Optimization.

Wickramarachchi, A. R. Seiyathu Mohammathu Murshitha.

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.

Wedasinghe, N., Sirisoma, N., & Wicramarachchi, A. P. R. ICT Accessibility Issues Faced by the Sri Lankan Visually Impaired Community.