Research Excellence

The 8th International Conference on Business Research (ICBR 2025), themed “Empowering SMEs for Sustainable Economic Growth,” was successfully held on 8 December 2025 at the University of Moratuwa. The conference brought together local and international researchers and industry experts to share knowledge and promote high-quality research in diverse fields of business studies.

A proud moment for our university was marked by the Best Paper Award presented to C.M. Umesha Dhananjani Silva for the research paper titled “Applications of Sustainable Practices in the Maritime Logistics Sector,” under the track Social, Organizational, & Human Development Studies.

Notably, this award-winning research was supervised by our academic staff member, Dr. Chathumi Ayanthi Kavirathna, highlighting our university’s continued commitment to excellence in research mentorship and academic achievement.

Mishara Wickramasinghe, an undergraduate student of the Department of Industrial Management, has received the Best Paper Award in the Logistics and Supply Management Track at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB 2025) at SLIIT Business School.

The award-winning research paper, titled “A Systematic Literature Review on the Adoption of Blockchain Technology in the Global Logistics Industry,” was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Chathumi Kavirathna. The study explores the growing role of blockchain in transforming global logistics systems, highlighting innovation in supply chain transparency and efficiency.

Students from the Department of Industrial Management (IM) have successfully published and presented their research work at DRC 2025, marking a notable achievement in academic research and scholarly engagement.

The students who represented IM at the conference are Vishath Amarasinghe, Hasthika Udathenna, Navindya Hettiarachchi, Y.M. Bimindu Aberathna, Janani Uthpala, D.M. Ayona Fernando, Thamindu Madhushan, Binoli Jayawardana, P.A.B.Y. Gunasena, and B.H.S.T. Fernando.

Their participation at DRC 2025 demonstrates the growing research culture within the Department of Industrial Management and reflects the students’ dedication to contributing meaningful academic insights to their fields of study.

IM Students Present Research at ICAC 2025 

Students from the Department of Industrial Management, Janani Uthpala, and Oshala Parami successfully presented their research work at the International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC 2025) held at SLIIT.

Their participation at ICAC 2025 highlights the strong research engagement and academic enthusiasm of IM students, providing them with valuable exposure to international scholarly platforms.

Chamil Yahampath, a student of the Department of Industrial Management, has successfully presented his research at the IEEE 19th International Conference on Industrial and Information Systems (ICIIS 2025), held under the theme “Next-Gen Engineering for Industry 5.0.”

The conference took place on 16th – 17th January 2026 at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, bringing together academics, researchers, and industry professionals from around the world.

Research Title: A Systematic Literature Review of Machine Learning Applications and Climate Adaptation Strategies in Sri Lankan Paddy Cultivation.

Some of students from the Department of Industrial Management have successfully presented their research work at ICATC 2025, held at the University of Kelaniya.

The students who represented IM at the conference are Charith Anupama, Sineth Renuja, Chamod Malshan, Eranda De Silva, Shehan Chamudith, Oshala Parami, Achila Dilshan, Chamil Yahampath, Navod Yasara, Abeverzene Sutharshon, Pasindu Jayasekara, and Ishadya Abeysinghe.

Their participation at ICATC 2025 demonstrates the strong research engagement, teamwork, and academic dedication of IM students, further strengthening the department’s presence in national academic forums.

IM Student Present Research at ICITR 2025 at University of Moratuwa 

Vishath Amarasinghe, a student of the Department of Industrial Management, have successfully presented their research at the 10th International Conference on Information Technology Research (ICITR 2025) held at the University of Moratuwa.

Their participation at ICITR 2025 highlights the growing involvement of IM students in interdisciplinary research and their contribution to national-level academic conferences.

An engaging research discussion was held with experts Prof. Athula Ginige, from Western Sydney University and and Dr. Tamara Ginige, from WIDYA. The session showcased innovative projects transforming agricultural practices, including an Ontology-Driven RAG Framework for Intelligent Agricultural Advisory, Agent-Based Modeling for Yield Prediction, and crop yield optimization using Govi Nena App User Data. 

A talented student from our department developed a predictive model for the apparel industry, using advanced neural networks to simulate and predict weekly production performance, reducing risks, optimizing schedules, and improving resource planning. 

Research Title: Optimizing Production Efficiency in the Garment Industry: The Role of Predictive Analytics Techniques in Sri Lanka’s Textile Sector
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This study aims to identify practices for building construction companies to adopt agile project management methodologies during BIM design stages, with contributions from  Sanjaya Chathuranga, Prof. Ruwan Wickramarachchi and Dr. Shaan Jayasinghe.

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The discussion on AI's role in higher education emphasized the need for responsible use, proper prompting, critical thinking, and integrating findings with traditional research. It also highlighted the importance of balancing AI with human connections for academic and social success. 

One of Our Staff Member Presents Groundbreaking Research at 9th ICATC 2024 Conference  

Manikshini de Silva, One of our temporary lecturers, recently showcased her research at the 9th International Conference on Advances in Technology and Computing (ICATC 2024), organized by the Faculty of Computing and Technology and co-sponsored by IEEE and IEEE Sri Lanka Section. 

Research Title:  The Moderating Effect of Business Ecosystem Volatility between Dynamic Capabilities and Company Performance in Sri Lankan Multinational Corporations

1. Quality Assurance for Large Language Model Generated Test Cases: A Systematic Literature Review by Hasali Edirisinghe, Dilani Wickramaarachchi

2. Development of a Computationally Efficient CNN-Based Deep Learning Model for Anomaly Detection in Retail Surveillance by Lavanya Ravichandran, Fathima Riztha, Thakshanah Selvakumar, Zamith Ahamed

3. Optimizing Production Efficiency in the Garment industry : The Role of Predictive Analytics Techniques in Sri Lanka’s Textile sector by Zamith Ahamed, Dinesh Asanka, Chathura Rajapakse

Developing a Dysgraphia Handwriting Dataset for Early Detection of Dysgraphia in Sinhala-Speaking Children - Sandushi Weraduwa, Dinesh Asanka, Thilini Mahanama.