Dr. RMNT Sirisoma

PhD, B.Sc. Eng (Hons), C.Eng, CMILT(UK), MITE(US), MIE(SL)
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  • Qualifications

  • Qualifications

    Educational Qualifications

    • PhD in Transportation Engineering, from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
      Title of the Research: Development of a Bus Route Plan for the Western Province Sri Lanka
    • Graduate in BSc in Civil Engineering from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
    • Teaching Certificate Program, University of Calgary, Canada

    Short Courses Followed

    • Methodology of Multiple Criteria Decision Making / Aiding in Public Transportation, University of Calgary Canada, 2009
    • Intelligent Transport Systems, University of Moratuwa
    • GIS applications in Transportation, University of Moratuwa

    Professional Qualifications

    • Chartered Civil Engineer in Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka
    • Fellow Member of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka
    • President of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka in 2022/23, 2023/24
    • Vice Chairperson of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka in 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21
    • Vice Chairperson in Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) in Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka 2018/19
    • President of the Section C (Engineering, Architecture and Surveying) of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science for Year 2007
    • Vice President of the Section C (Engineering, Architecture and Surveying) of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science for Year 2006
    • Secretary of the Section C (Engineering, Architecture and Surveying) of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science for Year 2005, 2004
    • Committee Member of Civil Engineering Sectional Committee of Institution of Engineers from 2010 to 2013

    Memberships

    • Fellow of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka
    • Member in the Institution of Engineers – Sri Lanka
    • Member in the Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science
    • Member of Highway Engineering Society, Sri Lanka

    Other National Level Positions

    •  Member of the Board of Management in the National Transport Commission, Sri Lanka
    • Member of the Expert Committee on Restructuring Sri Lanka Railway appointed by the Secretary to the Hon President of Sri Lanka, 2023
    • Advisory panel member to the steering committee for the development of railway freight services and logistics
    • Member of the Railway Fare Policy Committee appointed by the Ministry of Transport in 2023
    • Member of the Panel of Judges of the National Logistics Awards 2021 and 2024 organized by Sri Lanka Freight Forwarders Associations (SLFFA)
    • Appointed by H. E. the President of Sri Lanka to serve in the jury to evaluate Presidential Awards for Inventions as per the terms of sub section 11(2) of the Sri Lanka Inventors Incentives Act No. 53 of 1979 in 2021 to date.
    • Conference Chair of Belt and Road Initiatives Conference (BRIC) 2020 held on 11 December 2020 organized by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka in association with Jung Seok Research Institute of International Logistics Trade of Inha University in Rep. of South Korea.
    • Member of the committee of 2019 Transport policy review and preparation of new Transport Policy 2020 appointed by Ministry of Transport Sri Lanka
    • Member of the committee on preparation of specifications of Buses in Sri Lanka for Ministry of Megapolis and Western Region in 2017
    • Conference Chair of KDU International Research Conference 2014
    • Member of Working Group on Public Transport for the Study on the Urban Transport Development of the Colombo Metropolitan Region 2006
    • Member of the Bus Fare Policy Review Committee Sri Lanka in 2005
  • Teaching

  • Teaching

    Undergraduate

    • Airport Planning and Design, Public Transport Planning and Design, Transport Network Analysis, Transportation Engineering, Transport Data Collection, Transportation Management, Aviation Legislation, Research Methodology, Disaster Management

    Postgraduate

    • Urban Transport Planning, Public Transport Planning and Design, Transport Network Analysis, Transportation Engineering, Transport Data Collection, Transportation Management, Research Methodology

    Other

    • Road Safety, Traffic Management

    Curriculum Development and Evaluations

    • Development of BSc in Logistics Management in KDU
    • Evaluation of Curriculum of BSc in Defence Studies in Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa
    • Evaluation of Curriculum of BSc in Logistics Management in Naval Maritime Academy, Trincomalee
    • Evaluation of Curriculum of BSc in Naval Studies in Naval Maritime Academy, Trincomalee
    • Evaluation of Curriculum of BSc in Aviation Studies in Air Force Academy, Trincomalee
    • Evaluation of Curriculum of MBA in Logistics Management in Naval Maritime Academy, Trincomalee
  • Researches

  • Researches

    Research Interest

    •  Public Transport Planning, Urban Transport Planning, Transport Network Analysis, Transport Modelling, Inland Water Transport, Disaster Management, Airport Planning, Airport Operations, Safety Management Systems

    Publications

    Journals

    • N Wedasinghe, NT Sirisoma, APR Wicramarachchi, A Design Guideline to Overcome Web Accessibility Issues Challenged by Visually Impaired Community in Sri Lanka, https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.06924 , 2023
    • KDP Damsara, Dimantha De Silva, R.M.N.T. Sirisoma, Analysis on Transport Mode Choices of School Children in Colombo District, Sri Lanka, Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka 54, 2021, 17-26
    • Wedasinghe, N , Sirisoma N, Wicramarachchi A.P.R., Bridging the Disability Digital Divide: an Empirical study on Sri Lanka: American Journal of Mobile Systems, Applications and Services, Vol. 1, No. 2, October 2015 Publish Date: Jul. 31, 2015 Pages: 94-101 [online] http://files.aiscience.org/journal/article/html/70110017.html 
    • Sirisoma, R.M.N.T., Wirasinghe, S.C., Zanzotto, L., An Approach to a Coastal Railway Line Evacuation under a Tsunami Warning, Journal of Natural Hazards, November 2013, ISSN (online): 1527-6996
    • Sirisoma, R.M.N.T., Wirasinghe, S.C., Zanzotto, L., An Approach to a Coastal Railway Line Evacuation under a Tsunami Warning, Journal of Natural Hazards, February 2015, Volume 16, Issue 1, ISSN (print):1527-6988, pp 05014005-1 to 9
    • Sirisoma, R.M.N.T., Wong, S.C., Lam, W.H.K., Wang, D., Yang, H. and Zhang, P. Empirical evidence for taxi customer-search model. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers UK, Transport 163(4), 203-210, 2010.

     Conferences 

    Full Paper Peer Reviewed

    • ST Hewa Arachchi, RMNT Sirisoma and ERC Sandamali, Distribution Patterns and challenges of Multi Country Consolidation Operations in the Port Authority of Sri Lanka, KDU International Research Conference 2024, 26 & 27 September 2024 (Poster presentation)
    • MPVP Medawatte and RMNT Sirisoma, Analysis on Design Standards of Bus Terminals in Sri Lanka, KDU International Research Conference 2024, 26 & 27 September 2024
    • Pubudu Damsara, Dimantha De Silva and Namali Sirisoma, Development of A Demand Model for School Trips in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 16th World Conference on Transport Research, in Montreal, Canada, from July 17 to 21 2023.
    • Dilini K. P., Namali Sirisoma and Dimantha De Silva, Factors Influencing Tour Mode Decisions Related to Educational Tours in the Western Province Sri Lanka, 16th World Conference on Transport Research, in Montreal, Canada, from July 17 to 21, 2023.
    • Dilini Kariyawasam Pathirana, Namali Sirisoma, Dimantha De Silva, Methodology of developing a tour mode choice model of workers in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 2022, IEEE DOI: 10.1109/MERCon55799.2022.9906234, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9906234
    • N Wedasinghe, NT Sirisoma, APR Wickramarachchi, A design guideline to overcome web accessibility issues challenged by the visually impaired community in Sri Lanka, KDU International Research Conference 2022, October 2022, https://irc.kdu.ac.lk/2022/IRC%202022%20Proceedings%20_Com_draft.pdfhttps://irc.kdu.ac.lk/2022/IRC%202022%20Proceedings%20_Com_draft.pdf    
    • V Medawatte, N Sirisoma, Analysis on design standards of bus terminals in Sri Lanka, Transport Research Forum, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2021, (pp. 31-32).
    • Sahana Vithanagama and RMNT Sirisoma, A Study on Women’s Empowerment in Aviation Industry in Sri Lanka, KDU International Research Conference 2020, October 2020
    • T Silva, N Sirisoma and PC Dissanayake, Aviation Demand for the Construction of a Runway in Kandy, KDU International Research Conference 2019, August 2019
    • KPD Damsara, RMNT Sirisoma, Analysis on Punctuality in Railway Transportation; Coastal Railway line, Sri Lanka, Transactions 2019 Part B- Technical Papers, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka, October 2019
    • R.K.T.K. Ranawaka, R.M.N.T. Sirisoma, Analysing the Existing Conditions of Freight Transportation in Horana, Institute of Engineers – Sri Lanka Technical Sessions, Transactions 2018 Part B Technical Papers, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka, October 2018, pp 293 – 300
    • KDP Damsara, WMGD Weerasekara, RMNT Sirisoma, TWKIM Dias, Introducing a New Traffic Operational Strategy to Minimize Congestion on Galle Road; Dehiwala – Wellawatta, KDU International Research Conference 2018, August 2018
    • N Wedasinghe, NT Sirisoma,  APR Wicramarachchi, Web, Mobile and Computer Accessibility: Issues Faced by the Sri Lankan Visually Impaired Community, KDU International Research Conference 2018, August 2018
    • N Wedasinghe, N Sirisoma, R Wicramarachchi, Social exclusion and disability digital divide: Findings from Sri Lankan base analysis, 15th Asia Pacific Research Conference, Japan, November 2017
    • K.P.H.S Kalahe and R.M.N.T Sirisoma Feasibility Analysis of Inland Water Transportation from Peliyagoda to Hanwella along Kelani River, IESL Technical Sessions, Transactions 2017, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka, October 2017
    • Wedasinghe, N, Sirisoma N, Wicramarachchi APR, Building Digitally Inclusive Differently Abled Community in Sri Lanka: An Information and Communication Technology Policy Framework, KDU International Research Conference 2017, August 2017
    • Wedasinghe, N, Sirisoma N, Wicramarachchi A.P.R (2016) A Framework to overcome disability digital divide in Sri Lanka, 17th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) 2016, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, December 2016,
    • Chathuranga D.A.R, Sirisoma R.M.N.T., A Study on Passenger Attitudes towards Future Inland Ferry Service from Negombo to Colombo, KDU International Research Conference 2016
    • Wedasinghe N., Sirisoma N., Wicramarachchi R., Technology Adoption and Disability Digital Divide: An Empirical Study on Sri Lanka, KDU International Research Conference 2015, Sri Lanka, August 2015
    • Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Wirasinghe S.C., Morgan D.G., Reliability and Delay in LRT Operation in Calgary, World conference of Transport research, Lisbon, July 2010
    • Sirisoma, R.M.N.T., Zanzotto, L. and Wirasinghe, S.C., Planning Guidelines for a Coastal Railway Line Evacuation under a Tsunami Warning, Annual Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Studies, Kowloon, Hong Kong, December 2009
    • Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Wirasinghe S.C., Reliability of a Coastal Railway Line under a Tsunami Warning, Coastal, Estuarine and Offshore Engineering Specialty Conference of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, St. John’s, Newfoundland, May 27th -30th, 2009
    • Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Wong S.C., Lam W.H.K., Wang D., Yang Y., Zhang P., Empirical Evidence for the taxi driver Customer – search Model, 88th Annual meeting of TRB in Washington DC, 11th – 15th January 2009
    •  Sirisoma, R.M.N.T., Wirasinghe S.C., Morgan, D.G., Reliability and Delay in LRT Operations, 13th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Study in Hong Kong, December 12- 14, 2008
    • Sirisoma R.M.N.T, Bandara J.M.S.J., Re-Planning Bus Route Networks to Meet Growing Changes in Urban Environments, 11th International Student Seminar On Transport Research Symposium, November 29th to December 1st 2005, Chiba, Japan
    • Bandara J.M.S.J., Sirisoma R.M.N.T, Methodology for Planning Primary Route Network of a Regional Bus Service in a Developing Country, Croucher Advanced Study Institute (ASI) Workshop in Transport Planning in the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong, December 2002
    • Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Bandara J.M.S.J. Methodology for Fine Tuning Planning Primary Route Network for Regional Bus Route Network in the Western Province, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, Annual Sessions, 2004
    •    Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Bandara J.M.S.J. and Kumarage K.A.S., Development of a Methodology for Bus Route Network Plan for the Western Province, ERU Symposium, University of Moratuwa, 2002
    • Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Bandara J.M.S.J. And Kumarage K.A.S., Development of Passenger Demand O-D Matrix for Public Bus Transportation in Western Province, ERU Symposium, University of Moratuwa, 2001
    • Amal S Kumarage, J Baratha Dodankotuwa, Ravindra Wijesundara, and Namali Sirisoma, Development of a Regional Transport Plan: Case Study of Proposed Horana Growth Center, ERU Symposium, University of Moratuwa, 2001

     Abstract/Extended Abstract Peer Reviewed   

    • GKG Balasuriya, LPDAS Pathirage, GPDK Pathirana, LBAK Udayashantha, RMNT Sirisoma, Exploration of the problems faced by Cargo Operations in Sri Lanka Airlines, 2nd Research Symposium of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka, 16th February 2024
    • Pubudu Damsara, Dimantha De Silva & Namali Sirisoma, Analysis on Transport Mode Choices of School Children in Colombo District, Sri Lanka, Transport Research Forum, University of Moratuwa, 11 – 12 December 2020
    • Dayawandha S.K.N.M., Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Impact of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Technology on Air Navigational Activities at Bandaranaike International Airport Sri Lanka, R4TL Conference Proceedings 2017, ISSN:2513-2512, PP 143-145, July 2017
    • Paulusz N.N., Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Traffic Impacts at Dehiwela Flyover on Level of Service of the Intersection: Case Study, Transport Research Forum, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, August 2016
    • Devasurendra K.W., De Silva G.L.D.I., Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Bandara J.M.S.J., Formulation of a Rapid Transit Route Network for Colombo, Transport Research Forum, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, August 2016
    • Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Wirasinghe S.C., IT based Evacuation Methodology for a Coastal Railway System Under a Tsunami Warning, International Conference on Advances in Highway Engineering & Transportation Systems, Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 2011  
    • Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Wirasinghe S.C., Coastal Railway Evacuation Under a Tsunami Warning, Symposium on Sharing Knowledge for Sustainable Peace, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Sri Lanka, August 2010
    • Bandara J.M.S.J., Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Passenger Demand Estimate for the Bandaranayake International Airport, 56th Annual Seminar of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2000
    • Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Seneviratne M.W.R.I., Sourjah T.R.J., Bandara J.M.S.J., Effectiveness of Stop Sign Control at an Intersection, 56th Annual Seminar of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2000

    Keynote Presentations

    • Guest of Honour of Aeronautical Day 2017 of Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda, Job Opportunities in Aviation Field, 19 May 2017
    • Wirasinghe S.C., Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Zanzotto , Approach to Coastal Railway Line Evacuation under a Tsunami Warning, International Conference on Impact of of natural hazards and disasters on social & economic infrastructure development, Sri Lanka, 2nd to 4th July 2009
    • Wirasinghe S.C., Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Morgan D.G., Reliability and Delay in LRT Operations, 13th International Conference of Hong Kong Society for Transportation Study in Hong Kong, 12th– 14th December 2008

    Reports

    • Western Region Megapolis Transport Master Plan, Ministry of Megapolis and Western Region November 2016,
    • The Megapolis, Western Region Master Plan 2030, Ministry of Megapolis and Western Region, 2016,
    • Preliminary Feasibility Study for Ratmalana City Airport, Hybrid Airports (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka, December 2013
    • Quality Controlling of engineering Constructions at Mattala Rajapakshe International Airport – Draft, August 2013
    • Reliability of LRT system in Calgary for Calgary Transit, Canada, 2011
    • Transport Study on Proposed Canal Transit mode on Wellawatte Canal for Infoconsult Inc. Toronto, Canada, 2003
    • Kumarage A., R. Wijesundera and N. Sirisoma, ‘A Transport Plan for the Development of the Horana Growth Center’, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, January 2001

     Magazines

    • Potentials of Ratmalana Airport to be Developed as a Domestic Aviation Hub, Logistics Times Magazine, Department of Management and Finance, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2017

    Other Presentations

    • Guest Speaker in Training Day of Sri Lanka Light Infantry at Panagoda, Challenges in Future Development in Sri Lanka with new Technologies, November 2019
    • Guest Lecture for official in Transport authorities on Public Transport Planning at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Organised by the National transport Commission, October 2018
    • Guest Lecture on Transport Management at Corps of Engineer Services Training Day at RHQ CES Panagoda, December 2018
    • Sirisoma R.M.N.T, Safety Concerns in Airport Planning and Operations, Institute of Engineering Technology, March 2012
    • Sirisoma R.M.N.T., Wirasinghe S.C., Coastal Railway Evacuation Under a Tsunami Warning, Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka, June 2011

    Editorial Work

    • Member of the advisory Board of Journal of Maritime Logistics, University of Malaysia Terengganu, 2021 to date
    • Reviewer of papers Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 2019
    • Paper Reviewer on International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering, Sponsored by IEEE Sri Lanka Section, University of Kelaniya, 2019
    • Reviewer of papers in R4TL, conference, Sri Lanka, 2018
    • Reviewer of Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon), 2018 to date
    • Reviewer for International Conference on Advances in Highway Engineering & Transportation Systems (ICAHETS, 2017), of University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
    • Editorial Board Member of Logistics Times Magazine, Department of Management and Finance, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University 2016 to date 2016 to date
    • Paper Reviewer of Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2017 (MERCon 2017) of University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
    • Paper Reviewer of KDU Journal of multidisciplinary Studies in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in 2017
    • Editorial Board Member of Logistics Times Magazine, Department of Management and Finance, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2016 to date
    • Reviewer for International Conference on Advances in Highway Engineering & Transportation Systems (ICAHETS, 2017), of University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
    • Paper Reviewer of Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference 2017 (MERCon 2017) of University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
    • Paper Reviewer of KDU International Research Conference (KDU-IRC) from 2014 to date in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
    • Paper Reviewer of IESL Annual Sessions 2017 (IESLAS2017) of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
    • Member of Editorial Advisory Board of Kelaniya Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol l 9-No1 – Jan 2014 and No 2 – July 24, ISSN: 1800-1793, Printed in 2016
    • Editor of Proceedings of International Research Conference 2014 in General Sir John Kotelalwala Defence University, Sri Lanka, February 2015, Law: ISBN 978-955-0301-09-6, Medicine: ISBN 978-955-0301-13-3, Engineering and Technical Sciences: ISBN 978-955-0301-14-0, Management Social Sciences and Humanities: ISBN 978-955-0301-11-9, Allied Health Sciences: ISBN 978-955-0301-10-2, Defence: ISBN 978-955-0301-12-6
  • Awards

  • Awards

    • NRC Merit award for Scientific Publication -2015, National Research Council, Sri Lanka, 2017
    • Sri Lanka Education Leadership Awards, Best Professor in Transportation Management from the World Education Congress in 2017
    • Best Graduand in Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering in the University of Moratuwa, 1999
    • Award for the Best Transportation Research Project from the Charted Institute of Logistics and Transport, Sri Lanka, 2003
  • Working Experience

  • Working Experience

    Administration Positions

    • Director Career Guidance Unit of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University from September 2020 to October 2023
    • President of the KDU project Management Unit I from September 2020 to up to date
    • Dean Faculty of Management Social Sciences and Humanities from 12 September 2017 to September 2020
    • Head of the Department Management & Finance in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka from May 2014 to 08 September 2017
    • Conference Chair of KDU International Research Conference 2014

     Working Experience (Academic)

    •  Senior Lecturer Grade I in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Sri Lanka from December 2013 to up to date
    • Visiting Lecturer in postgraduate programmes of MBA in Logistics Management in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana
    • Visiting Lecturer in postgraduate programmes of MSc in Management, MSc in Civil and Structural Engineering in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana
    • Visiting Lecturer in postgraduate programmes in accredited institutes to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
    • Visiting Lecturer in the Postgraduate Degree (M.Sc./M. Eng. /PG Diploma) program conducted by the Transportation Engineering Division in Department of Civil Engineering in University of Moratuwa
    • Visiting Lecturer at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Sri Lanka from January 2012 to 2013
    • Visiting Lecturer for MEng. /M.Sc. Program in Transportation Engineering in Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka August 2010 to up to date.
    • Post-doctoral Fellow in Dept. of Civil Engineering in University of Calgary from May 2008 to December 2009
    • Research Assistant in Dept. of Civil and Structural Engineering in Hong Kong Polytechnic University from January 2008 to April 2008
    • Research Assistant in Dept. of Civil Engineering in University of Hong Kong from October 2007 to January 2008
    • Senior Lecturer Grade II at the Department of Transport and Logistics Management in University of Moratuwa from April 2007 to October 2007
    • Lecturer at the Department of Transport and Logistics Management in University of Moratuwa from January 2006 to April 2007
    • Temporary Lecturer at the Department of Civil Engineering in University of Moratuwa from July 2002 to December 2005
    • Visiting Lecturer at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy from 1999 to 2007
    • Visiting Lecturer in the University of Ruhuna, Hapugala, Galle from 2003 to 2007
    • Visiting Lecturer in the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka in 2006
    • Visiting Lecturer in Traffic Police Sri Lanka from 2000 to 2007
    • Research assistant in the Transportation and Planning Division from January 1999 to June 1999
    • Temporary Instructor in the Department of Civil Engineering in University of Moratuwa from June 1999 to March 2000

     Working Experience (Industry)

    • Aerodrome Engineer Design and Standards in Civil Aviation Authority Sri Lanka September 2010 to September 2013
    • Academic Consultant to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Sri Lanka from February 2010 to 2013

     Consultancy Work

    • Team Leader of the Consultancy project on developing an operating model for the warehousing Industry in Sri Lanka with KDU and Logistics Park (Private) Limited 2022 to date
    • Consultant in Development of Bus Specifications for Sri Lanka, Ministry of Megapolis & Western Development, 2017
    • Technical Advisor for Samsung in preparation of safety and security Plan for airside in association with Civil and Structural Engineering Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. for Pier 2 and 3 Terminal Building Constructions of Bandaranaike International Airport, 2016
    • Traffic Management Plan for the warehouses for the Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, Galle, 2016
    • Technical expert on Western Region Megapolis Project in Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development 2015 to date
    • Traffic and Transport expert on the project on New Elevated Bridge on Kelani River 2015
    • Transport Consultant Consulting Engineers and Architects Associated (Pvt) Ltd on Transport Consultant of Feasibility Study on Proposed Monorail System from Kotahena to Malambe, 2014
    • Transport Consultant Consulting Engineers and Architects Associated (Pvt) Ltd. on Proposed Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Import Terminal and Natural Gas Pipeline in Colombo North, 2014
    • Aerodrome Engineer of the Feasibility Study on Development of Ratmalana Airport done by Hybrid Airports in 2013

     Coordination or Participation in Project Works in the Transportation Engineering team of the University of Moratuwa

    • Feasibility Study on Proposed Colombo – Kandy Alternate Highway in Sri Lanka, 2006
    • Transport Study on Proposed Canal Transit mode on Wellawatte Canal for Infoconsult Inc. Canada, 2003
    • Public Enterprises Restructuring Committee (PERC) Bus Route Costing Study for North and Eastern Provinces in Sri Lanka, 2003
    • Proposed Colombo- Katunayake Expressway: A joint venture of Daywoo and Keangnam in association with University of Moratuwa, 2001
    • Feasibility Study on Proposed Outer Circular Highway to the City of Colombo in Association with JICA – Japan, 2000
    • Transport Study for Horana Growth Centre Development to UDA consulted by Surath Wickramasinghe Associates, Sri Lanka, 2000
    • Transport Study for Negombo Growth Centre Development to Urban Development Authority (UDA) Sri Lanka, 2000
    • Road Side Bus Corridor Survey in Kandy and Galle Road for (CUTS II), 2000
    • Feasibility Study on “Colombo Wholesale Manning Market Study” to UDA Sri Lanka, 2000
    • Passenger Demand Estimate for Bandaranayke International Airport, 2000
    • Safety Audit on Galle Road for Colombo Urban Transport Study II (CUTS II), 1999
    • Traffic Circulation and Parking Study for the Asiri Hospital Development Project for the Gunarathne Associates, Transport Consultant, 1999
  • Research Supervision

  • Research Supervision

    PhD Research

    • N. Wedasinghe, Technology Adoption and Disability Digital Divide: An Empirical Study on Sri Lanka, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2020 Co Supervisors – Dr. R.M.N.T. Sirisoma, Dr. Ruwan Wickramarachchi

    MPhil

    • Dilini Kariyawasam, Analysis on Suitability of Activity Based Travel Demand Model for policy makers compared to Four Step Model, 2021 to 2023.
    • K.D.P. Damsara, Development of a Demand Model for School Trips in Colombo District, Sri Lanka, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2019 to 2021, Co Supervisors – Dr. G.L.D.I. De Silva and Dr. R.M.N.T. Sirisoma

     Completed Master’s Research

    • Lieutenant Commander (S) HMTB Hearth Analysing the Efficiency of The Clothing Supply System in The Sri Lanka Navy In Terms Of Supply Chain Risk Management Perspective, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Affiliated to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2024
    • Major DR Gamage, Feasibility Study on The Integration Of Commandos As In-Flight Security Officers For International Flights, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Affiliated to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2024
    • Major MKGUM Gunarathna, A Study on The Suitability Of Battalion Training In Countering Threats in Hybrid Warfare Scenarios, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Affiliated to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2024
    • Air Cdre MPA Galappaththi, A Comprehensive Study on Sri Lanka’s Approach and Collaboration between Civil and Military Authorities to Contribute National Security Through Airport Protection, Master of Science in National Security and Strategic Studies, National Defence College, Colombo 3 (Affiliated to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2024
    • Commodore MMSA Karunathilake, Evaluating the Comprehensive Benefits of Railway Transport over Road Transport for Naval Logistics, Master of Science in National Security and Strategic Studies, National Defence College, Colombo 3 (Affiliated to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2024
    • Commander SM Chandika, Factors Influencing Strategic Competitiveness of Colombo Ports’ Sea Freight and Mediating Effect of Covid19 Pandemic, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2023
    • Major WANU Wijesinghe, Promoting cycling as a sustainable transport option: a case in Colombo Metropolitan area, MBA in Logistics Management, Army Logistics School, Trincomalee (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2023
    • Major DAH Egalla, Impact on road congestion due to existing sand transportation by road from Polonnaruwa, MBA in Logistics Management, Army Logistics School, Trincomalee (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2023
    • Squadron Leader GDDP Senarathne, Analysis on Strengthening Maritime Search and Rescue Capability of Colombo Search and Rescue Region, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2023
    • Squadron Leader GDMR Gamlakshage, Feasibility Study on Interconnecting Helitours Pvt Ltd and Non-Public Ventures of Sri Lanka Air Force to Development of Tourism in Sri Lanka, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2023
    • Wing Commander ISB Thibbotumunuwe, Influences of Safety Performance Indicators (SPI) To Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) In Helicopter Operations of Sri Lanka Air Force, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2022
    • Lt Col UR Gallage, A Study On Development of A Road From Katuwewa to Sooriyawewa and its Impact on the Socio Economic in Grama Niladari Divison 120 Bellagaswewa, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2022
    • Major MMUIB Wawegedara, Effective Utilization of Fuel Through A Digitize Fuel Card System For Staff Cars Sri Lanka Army, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2021
    • Sq Ldr MHDCD Maligaspe, Development of The Framework Of The Disaster Assistance And Response Team (DART): Air Crash Search And Rescue In Sri Lanka, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2021
    • Squadron Leader PADTC Padmasiri, Effectiveness of BSc (Aviation Studies) Degree in The Perspective of Engineering Officer Cadets, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2021
    •  Wing Com Muhammad Nazmul Haque, Capacity Building of Air Force in Aviation Accident Management in Bangladesh: Prospects and Challenges, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2021
    • KH Pathma Kumara Warnakula, Evaluation of Administrative Efficiency Of Distribution On Organizational Performance Of Sunshine Healthcare Lanka Ltd, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2021
    • Lt. Com Charith Ubayasekara, Rail Cargo Transportation for Sri Lanka Navy, MBA in Logistics Management, Naval and Maritime Academy, Sri Lanka (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2020
    • Com. Ranga Karunathilake, Analysis on the Strategic Importance of Location of Mahinda Rajapakshe International Airport, MBA in Logistics Management, Naval and Maritime Academy, Sri Lanka (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2020
    • Grp Capt. RMT Rajapaksha, Usage of Three Wheelers and Motor Cycles as A Strategy to Reduce Short Distance Transportation Cost of Sri Lanka Air Force, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2020
    • H.L.N.N. Nanayakkara, The Performance Evaluation of Development On Container Terminal for Managing Port Congestion: Case Study of Colombo Port in Sri Lanka, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2020
    • Palitha Nilanga Godellawatta, An Analysis on Effectiveness of the Last Mile Distribution of Humanitarian Logistics During the Flood Disasters in Sri Lanka, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2020
    • Brig. DAK Dissanayake, Design and Implementation of Light Vehicle Fleet Management System in the Sri Lanka Army Using GPS Tracking Application, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2020  
    • Wing Commander MPPC Perera, Factors Affecting Aircraft Accidents and Prevention of Accidents in the Sri Lanka Air Force, MSc in Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2020
    • Captain Yoosuf Rasheed, The role of Military in Disaster Management: A Maldives perspective, MSc in Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2020
    • Wing Com. MPPC Perera, Factors Affecting Aircraft Accidents and Prevention of Accidents in the Sri Lanka Air Force, MSc in Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2019
    • Wing Com. MHMTCK Bandara, Modernizing Airspace Management Strategy to overcome the Future Aviation Challengers with respect to the National security in Sri Lanka, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2019
    • Major GAVSK Ganepola, Evaluation of potential of using Unmanned Arial Vehicles in Effective Disaster Management Activities in Sri Lanka Army, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2019
    • Lt Cdr Prashant K Mishra, Analysis on Trade and Tourism Feasibility by Road Connectivity between India and Sri Lanka, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2019
    • Sqn Ldr RND Senadheera, Impacts of Increasing Population of Three-Wheelers on Traffic Congestion in Negombo Town, MSc in Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2019
    • DNE Lakmal, Determinants of customer acceptance and service continuation intention of the Touch travel pass terminals with special reference to transportation industry in Western Province – Sri Lanka, MSc in Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2018
    • R.S.Jayasinghe, Analysis of Cargo Transportation in Main Line in Sri Lanka, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2018
    • Maj Amila Nagahawatte, Applicability of GPS Based Vehicle Movement Monitoring System for Increase Efficiency of Heavy Vehicle Transportation in Sri Lanka Army, MBA in Logistics Management, Army Logistics School, Trincomalee (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2018,
    • Maj UWP Kumara, Impact of Transportation for the Performance of Building Construction Project in Colombo Metropolitan Region, MBA in Logistics Management, Army Logistics School, Trincomalee (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2018
    • Captain DDP Nissanka, Development of Search and Rescue Plan during Disaster for Sri Lanka Army: Case of Floods, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2018,
    • Maj INF Antony Triwibowo, Indonesian Army’s Preparedness for the Natural Disaster Management Role, Pass Staff Course (psc), Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2018
    • Major Hussain Rasheed, A Sustainable Medical Evacuation Service in Maldives; Challenges and Way Forward, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2018
    • Sq Ldr Duminda Gamage, An evaluation of Job opportunities for the aviation engineering students in civil/military aviation sector in Sri Lanka, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2018
    • Sqn Ldr SHGT Silva, Impact on the Construction of Runway in Kandy, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2017
    • LCDR(SBS) DS Lokuge, Reviewing Disaster Management Policy in Sri Lanka with Special Reference to Land Slide Effects of Samasara Kanda Aranayaka, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2017
    • Maj PGAP Jayawardane, Improving The Competencies of Sri Lanka Army Infantry Soldiers for Effective Flood Disaster Relief Operation in Colombo District, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2017
    • Capt POVK Pathirana, Develop of Structure and Activity Plan for Sabaragamuwa Province in Disaster Management, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), Subjected to results evaluation, 2017
    • LCdr(S) KVD Weerarathne, Proposals for Environment Impact on Reverse Logistics:  Special Reference to Electronic Appliances, MBA in Logistics Management, Naval and Maritime Academy, Sri Lanka (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), Submitted for evaluation
    • LCdr(S) NPN Chandrasena, Exploring Issues and Limitations of 3PL (Warehouse Service Providers) Companies, Private Sector Organizations in Sri Lanka, MBA in Logistics Management, Naval and Maritime Academy, Sri Lanka (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2017
    • LCdr (S) TK Weerasinghe, Improvement of Logistics Infrastructure in Coastal Belt of Southern Province of Sri Lanka and Its Effect to Development of Tourism, MBA in Logistics Management, Naval and Maritime Academy, Sri Lanka (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2017
    • Cdr. SR. Rupasena, How Sri Lanka Navy Can Be Success in Emergency Management, MSc in Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2017
    • Cdr. MAL Perera, Assessment of Effectiveness of Sri Lanka Navy Transport Management Role of Naval Logistics Department, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2017
    • WRL Karunakalage, Critical Factors Influencing Fatal Accidents in Galle Police Division of Sri Lanka, MBA in Logistics Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2017
    • LCdr (S) UHT Wijesekara, Development of Branding Strategy for Sri Lanka Transport Board, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2017
    • Maj. JACR Jayasooriya, Utilization of Commando Soldiers in Relief Operations during disaster situations, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2017
    • Maj. LGLB Gunarathne, Military Drivers and Road Discipline in Sri Lanka, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2017
    • Sqn Ldr WV Premasinghe, Use of Modern Technology in Improving Road Discipline in Sri Lanka, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2017
    • Sanjeewa Kottegoda, Optimize of the Passenger Vehicles Usage at SriLankan Airlines, MBA in Logistics Management, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2016
    • Cdr SCS Jeewakarathna, Maintaining Connectivity of SAARC Countries Opportunities and Challenges, MSc in Management, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka, 2016
    • LCdr (ND) SGN Perera, Ongoing Green Practices in Private Organizations in Colombo, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2016
    • SqLdr. SGNUK Wickramasinghe, How to Optimize the Kandy Colombo Route Operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2016
    • Wg Cdr KMSPB Kulathunga, Future of The Domestic Aviation Industry with The Development of the Expressway Network in Sri Lanka, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2016
    • LCdr. Sumeda Nuwan, Modernization of Sri Lanka Railways to Overcome Road Traffic, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2015
    • Sq Ldr MSH Alyazidi, Young Drivers Are Major Contributors in Car Accidents in the Sultanate of Oman, MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, Defence Services Command and Staff College, Batalanda (Accredited to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University), 2015
  • Other

  • Other

    Trainings

    • Aircraft Accident Investigation Analysis organized by Air Safety investigators and Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, January 2012
    • Aerodrome Audit Procedures organized by COSCAP, Sri Lanka, September 2010
    • Aerodrome Inspectors Training Program organized by ICAO – COSCAP, Sri Lanka, July 2010
    • Franklin Covey’s “Leadership is a choice not a position” University of Calgary, Canada, January 2009
    • Instructional Skills Workshop – University of Calgary, Canada, January 2009
    • Out Bound Management Training in Wild Drift Private Ltd on Leadership and Team Building, Sri Lanka, March 2007
    • Training on Network Analyst module in GIS, Sri Lanka, May 2007
    • Training on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Sri Lanka, August 2006
    • Comprehensive English Program on “Teacher Training Methodology” Conducted by Professional Training Centre, British Council, Sri Lanka, April 2005
    • Summer school in “Mobility”, Singapore, year 2001
    • Workshop in “Road Safety” in Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India, 2000