Research Area

• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Public Transport Improvement
• Bus Transport Pricing
• Freight Movement
• Transport Network Optimization

Teaching Area

• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Transport Modeling
• Transport Policy
• Transport Network Planning
• Logistics Management

• Member – Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Sri Lanka (MILT)
• Member – Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
• Associate Member – Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEvA) 

• Associate – Logistics & Materials, Cairn Lanka (Pvt) Ltd – 2011-2013
• Management Trainee – Freight Line International, Maldives -2010
• Internship Trainee – Freight Links International, Colombo – 2008

Journal

• Bemindu, K. P. J., & Sharic, A. H. S. (2023). Comparative evaluation of performance efficiency of port terminals: evidence from the Port of Colombo. Asia Pacific Journal of Evaluation, 10-34. 

Book Chapter

• Gunathilaka, M. V. K., Pathirana, G. P. P. N., Karunathilaka, H. S., & Sharic, A. H. S. (2024). The rise of air cargo trends and innovations. In U. G. Rajapaksha & A. H. S. Sharic (Eds.), From Classroom to Boardroom: Empowering Future Supply Chain Leaders (pp. 61-66). Department of Management and Finance, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Porage, M. T., Ihara, P. W., Hettiarachchige, N. C., Amarasinghe, A. A. N. K. S., Karunathilaka, H. S., & Sharic, A. H. S. (2024). Optimizing hinterland logistics: Streamlining the movement of goods. In U. G. Rajapaksha & A. H. S. Sharic (Eds.), From Classroom to Boardroom: Empowering Future Supply Chain Leaders (pp. 101-110). Department of Management and Finance, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Sharic, S., Thilakshan, T., Bandara, S. (2024). Threshold Enabled Measure to Evaluate the Travel Time Reliability Performance. In: Pathak, K.K., Bandara, J.M.S.J., Agrawal, R. (eds) Latest Developments in Civil Engineering. RACE 2022. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 352. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2676-3_59
• Thilakshan, T., Sharic, S., Weerasinghe, O., Bandara, S. (2024). Evaluating the Ease of Access to Public Transport Systems in Urban and Suburban Centers. In: Pathak, K.K., Bandara, J.M.S.J., Agrawal, R. (eds) Latest Developments in Civil Engineering. RACE 2022. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 352. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2676-3_57

Conferences; Full paper peer reviewed

• Vidanapathirana, C.J., Thilakshan, T., Sharic, A.H.S., and Bandara, J.M.S.J. (2023). A GPS-based Solution for Real-Time Data Collection of Public Transport Systems. Annual Sessions of IESL, 2023, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. 15-22.
• Vishwanath, R.A.A., Gunawardhana, J.C.D., Siriwardhana, D.O.D., Yethmina, M.K.D., & Sharic, A.H.S. (2023). A Quantity Estimated Method to Measure the Flow in a Freight Transport Network. 16^th International Research Conference. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Proceedings of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, 53-60.
• Vishwanath, R. A., Gunawardhana, J. C. D., Siriwardhana, D. O. D., Yethmina, M. K. D., & Sharic, A. H. S. (2023). A quantity estimated method to measure flow of nodes in a freight transport network. 16th International Research Conference. Ratmalana: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
• Arambawela, S.S.P., Kulathunga, M.M.K.R.M., Sharic, A.H.S. and Silva, M.T.D.D, ‘ The Estimation of Weight of Factors Influencing Bus Transit Service Quality: Evidence from KDU Commuters, 12th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 12 September.
• Gederawatte, G. K. S. & Sharic, A. H. S., 2018. A mechanistic probabilistic method to estimate the truck operating cost. Ratmalana, 11^th International Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
• Bandara, J.M.S.J and Sharic, A.H.S. (2018) ‘Development of a Service Quality Index for Sustainable Bus Transport’, 11^th Transport Research Forum, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa.
• Sharic, A.H.M.S,  Estimation of utility and weight of factors of bus transit’s service quality, 7^th International Conference on Business and Information, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2016/ November,
• Sharic, A.H.M.S, A Methodology to estimate Value of Time between Fort and Moratuwa – A literature review, International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2015
• Sharic A.H.M.S and Silva G.T.F.D, The Study on decline of Freight Movement , the Case of Sri Lanka Railways (SLR), International Research Conference , General Sir John KotelawalaDefence University, 2014

Abstracts Peer Reviewed

• Lakshan, S., Dulanjalee, M. K. N., Shazika, M. S. F., & Sharic, A. H. S. (2024). Assessing the perceived logistics and spatial feasibility of establishing an Export Processing Zone in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 17th International Research Conference (IRC), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 9.  https://irc.kdu.ac.lk/2024/publications/fmsh.pdf
• Silva, K. N. R., Sharic, A. H. S., & Bandara, J. M. S. J. (2024). Associations between socioeconomic and trip characteristics of bus passengers to plan for transfer-based bus transport operations. In SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology (pp. 40). SLIIT
  https://sicet.sliit.lk/downloads/SICET_2024_Book_of_Abstracts_v5F.pdf
• Jayathilake, M. N., Fernando, S. S. S., Madushanka, P. G. D., & Sharic, A. H. S. (2024). Analysis of service quality expectation of passengers: Case study of Colombo Fort railway station. In SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology (pp. 41). SLIIT. https://sicet.sliit.lk/downloads/SICET_2024_Book_of_Abstracts_v5F.pdf
• Nirodhaka, P. J. T. P., Abhayasinghe, B. A. K. N., Palansooriya, P. G. W. W. H. M. R. S., Nirmal, H. D. T., & Sharic, A. H. S. (2024). The weight of factors influencing service quality expectation of bus passengers: Evidence from a suburban bus route in Sri Lanka. In SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology (pp. 39). SLIIT. https://sicet.sliit.lk/downloads/SICET_2024_Book_of_Abstracts_v5F.pdf
• Bemindu, J., & Sharic, S. (2023). Digitalized platform to better utilize empty space of return runs of trucks. In Proceedings of the ERU Symposium 2023 (pp. 22-24). University of Moratuwa. (Please link to  https://doi.org/10.31705/ERU.2023.11)
• Haameem, H., Aabdeen, F., & Sharic, S. (2023). Recycling plastic waste for enabling circular economy. In Proceedings of the ERU Symposium 2023 (pp. 38-40). University of Moratuwa. (Please link to  https://doi.org/10.31705/ERU.2023.19)
• Silva, N., Saranjan, P., Sharic, S., & Bandara, S. (2023). Associations between socioeconomic and trip characteristics of bus passengers to plan for transfer-based bus transport operations. In Proceedings of the ERU Symposium 2023 (pp. 42-44). University of Moratuwa. (Please link to  https://doi.org/10.31705/ERU.2023.21
• Vishwanath, R.A.A., Athukorala, I.A., Udara, M.G.S., and Sharic, A.H.S. (2024). Optimizing Three Wheeler Operations in Sri Lanka: An Innovative Ride-Sharing Approach. In M.B.M. Irshad (Eds.): Book of Abstracts: 12th International Symposium 2024, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (pp.176-177).
• Fahim, M.A.M., Hasri, M.H., & Sharic, A.H.S. (2024). Association Between Commute Time for Primary Job and Engagement in Extra Income Generation: Questionnaire Development. 2nd Research Symposium on Supply Chain Management and Logistics. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka, 12.
• Porage, M.T., Shanthikumara, T.S.S., Sandamali, A.V.A.L.B., & Sharic, A.H.S (2024). An empirical investigation on the feasibility of the joint venture of current Railway System with Sri Lanka Post to improve freight transportation. 2nd Research Symposium on Supply Chain Management and Logistics. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka, 18.
• Perera, L.G.R.A.M., Udara, M.G.S., Rathnayake, A.R.M.H.N., Saranjan, P., and Sharic, A.H.S. (2023). THRESHOLD ENABLED MEASURE TO MEASURE TRAVEL TIME RELIABILITY BETWEEN BUS STOPS. Proceedings of the 12th Annual Science Research Session, FAS, SEUSL, 14 December 2023, 58.
• Sharic, S., Silva, N., Pakkiyarajah, S., & Bandara, S. (2023). Questionnaire Development for Passenger Behaviour/Perception Analysis for Transfer Based Bus Transport Network. Book of Abstracts: International Conference on Management Research, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 46-47.
• Tennakoon, A., Sharic, S., and Bandara, S. (2023). Alternative Fare Policy for Public Bus Transport in Sri Lanka. 16th Transport Research Forum, University of Moratuwa, 41.
• Sharic, S., Bandara, S. and Silva, N. (2023). Transfer based Bus Transport Networks: A Modified Concept on Feeder Bus Operations. In S.M. Vithanarachchi and R.D. Guneratne (Eds): Proceedings of the 79^th Annual Sessions (Part I Abstracts) of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 31.
• Udara, M.G.S., Jayaweera, J.A.R.R., Amarasooriya, B.G.G.M.W.M., and Sharic, A.H.S. (2023). Mode Choice of Urban Commuters – A Case Study on Passengers Travelling on the 120 Bus Route from Pilyandala to Colombo. In S.R. Weerakoon, K.A. Sriyani and L. Medawattegedara (Eds.),: The Open University Research Sessions 2023 (pp.75).
• Silva, B.A.B.P. and Sharic, A.H.S. (2023). Transfer-Based Freight Transportation to Minimize Empty Return Runs of Trucks. In R. Wickramaratne, S. Maheswaran, B.A.N. Eranda, A.H. Heenipellage, P.L.W. Priyadarshani, W.D.C.K.T. Kumarasiri, N.S. Hewage, S. Atapattu & V. Semini (Eds.), Navigating the New Frontiers: Exploring Opportunities: Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2023 (pp.25). 
• Gedarawatta, G.K.S., & Sharic, A.H.S. (2023). The need for monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of joint sourcing group strategy: Evidence from a school feeding program in Sri Lanka. [Abstract]. Research Symposium on Supply Chain and Logistics. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka, 28.
• Madawala, R.M.J.C.K., & Sharic, A.H.S. (2023). The need for evaluating the supply chain uncertainty reduction ways in reverse logistics. [Abstract]. Research Symposium on Supply Chain and Logistics. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka, 35.
• Vishwanath, A., Gunawardhana, J., Siriwardhana, O., Yethmina, D., & Sharic, S. (2022). A Quantity Estimated Method to Measure the Flow of Nodes in Hub and Spoke Network – Evidence from Courier Service Network. [Abstract]. 15^th Transport Research Forum, University of Moratuwa, 41-42.
• Nissanka, N.A.A.H., & Sharic, A.H.S. (2022). Factors Influencing the Choice of Mode for Commuters – Evidence from Commuters Between Gampaha and Colombo. [Abstract]. 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Transportation and the Environment, Chang ‘an University, China.
• Bhagya, H.D., Perera, L.S.D., Bandara, R.M.H.O., Perera, J.S.P., & Sharic, A.H.S. (2022). Bus Stop Environment Measure Based on Available Facility Usefulness and Passengers’ Importance. [Abstract]. 12th Asia Pacific Conference on Transportation and the Environment, Chang ‘an University, China.
• Edirisinghe, A, Dayara, S, Fernando, A, Madushani, N and Sharic, S. 2022, ‘Indicators to Evaluate Sustainable Freight Transportation Strategy : Case Study on GPS Installation to Freight Vehicle’, 7th International Conference Research for Transport and Logistics Industry (R4TLI) – 2022, The Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics (SLSTL), 27 August.
• Sharic, S, Bandara,S, Fernando, S. 2021, ‘ Methods to Estimate Bus Revenue from Passenger Boarding and Alighting Data: Case Study for Sri Lanka’, 7th International Multidisciplinary Engineering Research Conference (MERCon 2021), University of Moratuwa, 27-29 July.
• Wickramanayake,N, Jayasekara,H, Gamage T, Sharic, S. 2021, ‘Interpretation of Trip Generation Results for Transport Planning Activities’, 6th International Conference Research for Transport and Logistics Industry (R4TLI) – 2021, The Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics (SLSTL), 16 October
• Vidanapathirana, C.J, Thilakshan, A, Sharic, A.H.S, and Bandara, J.M.S.J. 2020, ‘Application of Intelligent Transport System ( ITS ) in Passenger Boarding and Alighting Surveys’, 13th Transport Research Forum, University of Moratuwa, 11 December.
• Athapaththu, A. M. P. L., Waravita, S. H. H., Weerasekara, T. C. & Sharic, A. H. S., 2020 ‘Development of a performance measurement framework on bus transport reliability at bus stops’ 13th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 16 October.
• Athapaththu, A. M. P. L., Waravita, S. H. H., Weerasekara, T. C. & Sharic, A. H. S., 2019. Analysis of bus transport service reliability – Case Study from Gampaha bus halt for Veyangoda to Pasyala bus route (Route No -189).(Poster) Kelaniya, University of Kelaniya, p. 170.
• Bemindu, K.P.J., Bulathsinghala, B.S.D.R., Perera, J.A.S.K. and Sharic, A.H.S.,2019, ‘Impact of Railway Existence on Poverty’, 4th Research for Transport and Logistics Industry, Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics, 10 September.
• Bandara, J.M.S.J. and Sharic, A.H.S., 2019, ‘Development of Bus Service Reliability Measure’, 12^th   Transport Research Forum, University of Moratuwa, 5 September.
• Bandara, J.M.S.J and Sharic, A.H.M.S. (2017) ‘Implication of Service Quality on Sustainable Transportation-Performance Measurement’, 6th Biennial International Conference: Actioning Evaluation Key to Sustainable Development, Sri Lanka Evaluation Association, Colombo, pp. 13.

Grants Awarded

• Project Lead: Indigenous Evaluation Knowledge Transfer Activities for the Asia Pacific Region (2024-2025) (USD 1,500) of EvalIndigenous and Asia Pacific Evaluation Association, Project Title: Capturing and integrating Indigenous knowledge from Ampara and Batticaloa districts in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province (2024 -2025), Expected Date of Completion April 2025.
• Small Grants Projects for YEEs in the Asia Pacific Region (USD 1,500), Organized a Career Expo and Workshop for YEEs in Sri Lanka on 29 April 2023, completed, my role -Team Member /Co Leader of EvalYouth Sri Lanka
• KDU Research Grant 2023 (LKR 19,45,000.00), Research Project: A Comprehensive Framework to Evaluate the Passenger Convenience and Operational Efficiency of Transfer-Based Bus Transport Networks, Expected date of Completion May 2026, My role -Principal Investigator

Postgraduate Research Supervision

Completed

• Estimation of weight of factors that influence passenger expectation three-wheeler ridesharing (ADM Rajakaruna, MSc in Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University) [September 2024].
• An evaluation framework to measure the service quality factors of freight forwarders -Case study using tea exporter ABC Company (RMMT Nimedha, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University) [August 2023].