Dr. Wasantha Premarathne

PhD(SCM), MPhil(Econ), MA(Econ), BA(Econ)1st Class, MILT
Senior Lecturer Gr I
Education
Teaching Areas
Research Interests
Memberships
Researches
Other
  • Education

  • Education

    Postgraduate

    • PhD in Supply Chain Management, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
    • MPhil in Economics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
    • MA in Economics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

    Undergraduate

    • BA (Hons, First Class) in International Economics (1999-2003), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.

    Diploma

    • Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking- TURNKEY Computer System, from Nov 2002 to Feb 2003
    • Diploma in Computer Studies- IDM Computer Studies (Pvt.) Ltd. from January 1999 to May 1999
    • Diploma in Computer Course- Software Development & Training Institute, 20.12.1998 to 30.12.1999

    Other

    • Workshop on Modelling Binary, Ordinal & Nominal outcome variables, organized by the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL), 24th to 27th May 2022, Sri Lanka
    • Certificate in Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS and SmartPLS, organized by the Institute of Applied Statistics, 4th – 7th November 2021, Sri Lanka
    • Workshop on Earth Observatory Image Handling and Information Retrieval Techniques Using ArcGIS, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, from Feb 14 to Feb15, 2020.
    • Certificate in Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) (with SmartPLS) for Quantitative Research, National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS), Sri Lanka, from July 30 to July 31, 2019.
    • Certificate in Structural Equation Modeling (with AMOS) for Quantitative Research, National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS), Sri Lanka, from Dec 15 – Dec 16, 2016
    • Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2015-2016
    • Using EViews for Quantitative Research, National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS), Sri Lanka, from Nov 15 – Nov 16, 2016
    • Structural Equation Modeling (with AMOS) for Quantitative Research, National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS), Sri Lanka, from Dec 10 – Dec 11, 2015
    • Applied Econometrics: Practical Approach Using E-Views Software, Central Bank of Sri Lanka, from 21 January – 27 May 2015
    • Certificate Source in Social Science Research Methodologies, NCAS , Sri Lanka, from July 5- October 11, 2013
    • Certificate Course in Training of Trainers (TOT), CINEC Maritime Campus, Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2009
    • Short Course Buffet on Computer Applications and Statistics,Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, May 2003.
    • Certificate Course in Computer Servicing and Upgrading, School of Electronic-Youth Training Center, Oct 2000 to Oct 2001
    • Certificate in Visual Basic Programming- IDM Computer Studies (Pvt.) Ltd. from Sep 2000 to March 2001
    • Certificate Course in Plantation Accounting and Financial Management, NIPM, July 1996 to July 1997
  • Teaching Areas

  • Teaching Areas

    Postgraduate

    • Supply Chain Management
    • Operations Management
    • Logistics Management
    • Inventory and Warehouse Management
    • Research Methodology
    • Business Statistics
    • Humanitarian Logistics
    • Microeconomics
    • Macroeconomics
    • Managerial Economics
    • International Economics

    Undergraduate

    • Supply Chain Management
    • Operations Management
    • Logistics Management
    • Inventory and Warehouse Management
    • Research Methodology
    • Business Statistics
    • Humanitarian Logistics
    • Microeconomics
    • Macroeconomics
    • Managerial Economics
    • International Economics
    • Transport Economics
    • Econometrics

    Diploma

    • Quantitative Techniques for Management

    Other

    • Logistics Management
    • Demand Forecasting
  • Research Interests

  • Research Interests

    • Internet Banking
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Consumer Price Index
    • Humanitarian Logistics
    • Organic Food Market
  • Memberships

  • Memberships

    • Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport – International
    • Member, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists
    • Member, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka
    • Member, Alumni Association of University of Peradeniya
  • Researches

  • Researches

    Books

    Book chapter

    Refereed journal

    1. Karunathilaka, H.S., Dharmadasa, H.K.T.D., Kumarasinghe, K.K.M.H. and Premarathne, W. (2021) Impact of Covid-19 on US dollar exchange rate in Sri Lanka: a time series analysis, KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS), 3 (2), pp. 64-79.
    2. Herath, H.M.K.G.I.S.U., Kithsiri, V.D., & Premarathne, W. (2020) Analysis of the logistics cost of Ceylon tea supply chain: a study on small scale tea factories in Yatinuwara. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), 8(12), pp.2820-2829.
    3. Ilangasekara, A. & Premarathne, W. (2020) Confirmatory factor analysis for the infrastructure dimension of logistics performance index: case of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Advanced Research, 8(9), pp.1018-1028.
    4. Ilangasekara, A. & Premarathne, W. (2018) Underperforming dimension of logistics performance index (LPI) in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Advanced Research, 6(11), pp. 585-599.
    5. Panduwawala, P.K.C.D., Premarathne, W. & Kithsiri, V.D. (2018) Impact of best management practices on farmed prawn production in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 5(4), pp. 875-884.
    6. Seneviratne, R.T.A.C. & Premarathne, W. (2017) Factors Affecting the Satisfaction of Third Party Logistics Customers in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 5(9), pp. 431-442.
    7. Premarathne, W., Silva, M.R.D.D. and Kithsiri, V.D. (2016) Factors Influencing the Choice of Degree Offering Institutes Among the Logistics Management Students in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology (IJSRIT), 3(2), pp. 103-114.
    8. Premarathne, W. and Gunatilake, M.M. (2016) Consumer Adoption of Internet Banking in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 4(11), pp. 758-765.

    Non refereed journal

    1. 2001 – Ritigala Mountain, SOBA, Ministry of Forestry and Environment-Sri Lanka.

    Conferences – Peer Reviewed Full Papers 

    1. Thewarapperuma, R.N. & Premarathne, W. (2024)   Sustainability of Organic Vegetable Supply Chains in Sri Lanka, paper presented at Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2024, Organized by the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka.
    2. Dilrukshi, M.G.A. & Premarathne, W. (2024) Challenges and Opportunities for Organic Fruit and Vegetable Farmers in the Western Province of Sri Lanka, paper presented at Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2024, Organized by the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka.
    3. Priyabhashini, A. & Premarathne, W. (2024) Exploration of Factors Influencing Sri Lankan Management Students’ Choice of Foreign Universities over Local Higher Educational Institutions for Postgraduate Studies, paper presented at Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2024, Organized by the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka.
    4. Cooray, B.D.L. & Premarathne, W. (2024) Strategies for Enhancing the Arrival of Russian Tourist to Sri Lanka, paper presented at Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2024, Organized by the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka.
    5. Premarathne, W., Gunaruwan, L. & Weerawardane, T.L. (2020) 3PL index: measuring the satisfaction of 3PL customers in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference, Sri Lanka.
    6. Ilangasekara, A. & Premarathne, W. (2017) Infrastructure: Underperforming Dimension of Logistics Performance Index (LPI) in Sri Lanka, paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA) – 2017, Jointly organized by Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Ministry of Science, Technology and Research & National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka
    7. Premarathne, W., Ranasinghe, J. and Kithsiri, V.D. (2016) Effectiveness of E-learning on the Z-score of A/L Students in Sri Lanka, KDU International Research Conference, Sri Lanka
    8. Silva, M.R.D.D. and Premarathne, W. (2015) Motivation as a Strategy to Retain Employees: Study Based on Selected Hotels in Sri Lanka, 5th International Conference on Management Practices and Research (ICMPR), India
    9. Premarathne,(2015) IB Index: Measuring the Satisfaction of Internet Banking Customers, International Conference on Trends in Economics, Humanities and Management (ICTEHM’15), Singapore
    10. Silva, R.D.D. & Premarathne, W. (2014) Credibility of the Z-score in Predicting the Choices of Students in Selecting Degree Offering Institutes in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference, Sri Lanka
    11. Premarathne, W. (2014) IB Adoption in Sri Lanka: Analysis of Demographic Variables of Banking Customers, KDU International Research Conference, Sri Lanka
    12. Premarathne, W. (2014) Application of AHP in selecting the best IB provider, Wayamba International Conference, Sri Lanka
    13. Premarathne, W. & Wijesekara, N. (2013) Demand for Electronic Banking in Sri Lanka: Analysis of Demographic Factors, Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference, Sri Lanka
    14. Premarathne, W. & Gunatilake, M.M. (2013) Factors Affecting the Adoption of Internet Banking (IB): A Review of Literature, International Conference on E-Commerce and Information Technology, Sri Lanka
    15. Premarathne, W. & Gunawardhane, R.M.S.L. (2012) Optimization of Transport Costs As a Tool for Profit Maximization: A Study Based on Lion Brewery Ceylon Plc, KDU Annual Symposium, Sri Lanka
    16. Premarathne, W. & Karunaratne, J.A. (2011) Soundness of Money: Credibility of CCPI(N) as a Measure of Inflation in Sri Lanka, International Conference on Business Management, Sri Lanka
    17. Premarathne, W. & Karunaratne, J.A. (2010) Demand for Small Cars in Sri Lanka: Application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), South Asia Regional Conference on Transport & Logistics Systems, Sri Lanka
    18. Premarathne, W. ( 2008) Factors Affecting the Adoption of Internet Banking in Sri Lanka, International Conference in Economics, Econometrics and Finance, India

    Conferences – Peer Reviewed Abstracts 

    1. Ruberu, R.T. & Premarathne, W. (2024) Evaluation of the Resources Mobilization and the Performance of the Grassroots Groups Involved in Humanitarian Logistics Activities in Sri Lanka, paper presented at the Research Symposium 2024: Navigating the Future Innovations and Sustainability in Supply Chain Management, organized by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka.
    2. Manamperi, A.P., Karunarathne, S.R.M.A.D., Hewage, C.D.R., Ganganath, W.G.J., & Premarathne, W. (2023) Information on Organic Food Expected by the Consumers for their Purchase Decisions, paper presented at the Research Symposium 2023: Supply Chain and Logistics in the Digital Age, organized by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka.
    3. Tissera, J.H.S.K. & Premarathne, W. (2023) A Root Cause Analysis of the Factors Affecting the Container Liner Demurrage of an Import Company in Sri Lanka, paper presented at the Research Symposium 2023: Supply Chain and Logistics in the Digital Age, organized by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka.
    4. Thalagala, M.U., Wijesinghe, P.Y., Soysa, C.J., Senanayake, D.P.S. & Premarathne, W. (2023) Issues between the Third Party Logistics Service Providers and Customers in Sri Lanka, paper presented at the Research Symposium 2023: Supply Chain and Logistics in the Digital Age, organized by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka.
    5. Fernando, K.M.C., Premarathne, W. & Kithsiri, V.D. (2023) Employee Relations and Employee Engagement: A Study Based on a Logistics Company in Katunayake, Sri Lanka, paper resented at the Research Symposium 2023: Supply Chain and Logistics in the Digital Age, organized by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka.
    6. Wickramasinghe, K.R.S.U., Hapuarachchi, H.D.S.T., Rathnayaka, P.I.Y. & Premarathne, W. (2022) Consumer Perception of Willingness to Pay for Organic Food in Sri Lanka, paper resented at Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2022, Organized by the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka.
    7. Fernando, L.S.T., Madusanka, M.A.S., Ranasinghe, R.A.H.D., Perera, B.A.I.J. & Premarathne, W. (2022) Managing Temperature in Cold Supply Chains: Case of Insulin Usage in Colombo District in Sri Lanka, paper presented at Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2022, Organized by the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka.
    8. Premarathne, W. & Pallege, O.M. (2022) Leverage of Stakeholders Toward Green Warehouse Practices in Third-Party Warehouses in Sri Lanka, paper presented at Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2022, Organized by the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka.
    9. Supun, M.A., Sigirige, F.M.H., De Silva, P.C.D.U., Meepagala, T.D. & Premarathne, W. (2021) The Impact of Supply Chain Visibility on Consumers’ Purchase Intention of Organic Food, paper presented at the KDU International Research Conference 2021, Organized by the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
    10. Galbadaarachchi, S.W., Hasarangi, P.D.U., Fernando, B.S.N., & Premarathne, W. (2021) Common Problems Faced by Non-Government Organizations in Humanitarian Logistics Operations, paper presented at Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference 2021, Organized by the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, Sri Lanka.
    11. Premarathne, W. (2018) Problems faced by 3PL Customers with 3PL Providers in Colombo, Sri Lanka: An Exploratory Factor Analysis. International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH), Sri Lanka.
    12. Premarathne,& Silva, R.D.D. (2015) The Effects of Demographic Factors on Alcohol Usage, Research Symposium on Combating Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs in National Development, Sri Lanka 
    13. Premarathne, W. (2012) Issues and Trends of Third Party Logistics (3PLs) Market in Sri Lanka, International Conference on Asian Studies (ICAS 2012), Sri Lanka
    14. Premarathne, W. & Karunarathne, J. (2013) Demand for BLPL Containers: Study on Export Consignments of Colombo-Singapore Liner Shipping Trade Lane, KDU Annual Symposium, Sri Lanka.
    15. Premarathne, W. & Chandrawansa, M.K.D.D. (2012) Colombo Port: The Logistics Hub for Transshipment in the Region, International Research Conference, Sri Lanka

    Non-refereed Journals

    1. Premarathne, W.Early Warning System: A Case Study Based on Sri Lanka, FLICT, Colombo 
    2. Premarathne, W. (2001) Ritigala Mountain, SOBA, Ministry of Forestry and Environment, Sri Lanka
  • Other

  • Other

    Current Appointments

    • Chair, Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists, from 01.01.2024 to date
    • Coordinator, Scouts Management, KDU, from 01.01.2023 to date
    • Member, Admission, Accreditation & Quality Assurance Council, Ocean University of Sri Lanka, from January 2017 to date
    • Assessor (CBA/8080/2020), Final Assessment for Awarding of National Vocational Qualifications (Maritime and Logistics Management), Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, Sri Lanka, from 2020 to date
    • Coordinator, MSc in Management programme, Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, from June 2022 to date
    • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, from Jan 2018 to date.
    • Visiting Lecturer, Open University of Sri Lanka, from September 2023 to date
    • Visiting Lecturer, University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC), Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, from January 2017 to date
    • Visiting Lecturer, Naval Maritime Academy, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, from May 2014 to date
    • Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Supply and Material Management, Colombo, Sri Lanka, from August 2019 to date
    • Editor, International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, South Shields, United Kingdom, from 2013 to date
    • Editorial Advisors / Reviewer Panel, International Journal of Education Humanities and Social Science, India, from July 2018 to date
    • Editor, Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, Sri Lanka, from 2021 to Date
    • Senior Lecturer, Department of Management and Finance, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, from 10 April 2012 to date
    • Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, from 10 April 2012 to date
    • Visiting Lecturer, Ocean University, Mattakkuliya, Sri Lanka, from 11 March to date.
    • Visiting Lecturer, Army School of Logistics, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, from May 2014 to date
    • Visiting Lecturer, Junior Command and Staff College, Air Force Academy, Sri Lanka Air Force, China Bay, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, from 10 April 2012 to date
    • Guest Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 02 April 2013 to date

    Previous Appointments

    • Head, Department of Management and Finance, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, from 8 January 2021 to February 2023
    • Head, Department of Management and Finance, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, from August 2017 to August 2018
    • Coordinator, MBA in Logistics Management Degree, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, from January 2016 to December 2017
    • Chief Editor, Journal of Management Social Sciences & Humanities, KDU, Sri Lanka, from 2015 to 2021
    • Visiting Lecturer, Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics (CILT), from June 2017 to June 2018
    • Coordinator, Logistics Staff Course (Leading to MBA in Logistics Management) Sri Lanka Army School of Logistics, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, from May 2014 to December 2015
    • Coordinator, Long Logistics Management Course (Leading to MBA in Logistics Management), Naval and Maritime Academy, Naval Base, Dockyard, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, from June 2014 to December 2015
    • Visiting Lecturer, National Institute of Business Management, Colombo, Sri Lanka, from October 2019 to 2021
    • Guest Lecturer, Department of Management of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Katubadda, Sri Lanka, 2013
    • Head, Department of Logistics and Transport, Faculty of Management, CINEC Maritime Campus, Malabe 10115, Sri Lanka, from 01 January 2011 to 09 April 2012
    • Senior Lecturer and International Degree Program Coordinator, Department of Logistics and Transport, Faculty of Management, CINEC Maritime Campus, Malabe 10115, Sri Lanka, from 01 January 2008 to 31 December 2010
    • Visiting Lecturer, CMS, Afraid House Avenue, Colombo, Sri Lanka, from January 2009 to April 2012
    • Consultant, Room to Read, Colombo, Sri Lanka, July-Sep 2007
    • Programs and Financial Officer, Society for Development and Conflict Transformation (SoDeCT), Kandy, from January 2005 to December 2006
    • Temporary Lecturer in Economics, Department of Social Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, From 01 January 2004 to 20 Aug 2005
    • Consultant, CARE International, Sri Lanka, 2005
    • Consultant, Database of NGOs in Central Province, FLICT, Colombo, from 01 Aug 2004 to 31 Oct 2004
    • Programme Coordinator, Alliance for Peace and Integration (API), from 10 January 2003 to 30 March 2003
    • Computer Application Assistant, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, from 1 August 2000 to 13 December 2000

    Awards and Scholarships

    Workshops and Seminars

    • Workshop on Modelling Binary, Ordinal & Nominal outcome variables, organized by the Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka (IASSL), 24th to 27th May 2022, Sri Lanka
    • Certificate in Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS and SmartPLS, organized by the Institute of Applied Statistics, 4th – 7th November 2021, Sri Lanka
    • Workshop on Earth Observatory Image Handling and Information Retrieval Techniques Using ArcGIS, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, from Feb 14 to Feb15, 2020.
    • Certificate in Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) (with SmartPLS) for Quantitative Research, National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS), Sri Lanka, from July 30 to July 31, 2019.
    • Certificate in Structural Equation Modeling (with AMOS) for Quantitative Research, National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS), Sri Lanka, from Dec 15 – Dec 16, 2016
    • Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2015-2016
    • Using EViews for Quantitative Research, National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS), Sri Lanka, from Nov 15 – Nov 16, 2016
    • Structural Equation Modeling (with AMOS) for Quantitative Research, National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS), Sri Lanka, from Dec 10 – Dec 11, 2015
    • Applied Econometrics: Practical Approach Using E-Views Software, Central Bank of Sri Lanka, from 21 January – 27 May 2015
    • Certificate Source in Social Science Research Methodologies, NCAS , Sri Lanka, from July 5- October 11, 2013
    • Certificate Course in Training of Trainers (TOT), CINEC Maritime Campus, Malabe, Sri Lanka, 2009
    • Short Course Buffet on Computer Applications and Statistics,Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, May 2003.
    • Certificate Course in Computer Servicing and Upgrading, School of Electronic-Youth Training Center, Oct 2000 to Oct 2001
    • Certificate in Visual Basic Programming- IDM Computer Studies (Pvt.) Ltd. from Sep 2000 to March 2001
    • Certificate Course in Plantation Accounting and Financial Management, NIPM, July 1996 to July 1997

    Voluntary Services

    • A/L Economics Teacher, Kandawela Navodya Maha Vidyalaya, Rathmalan, from April 2013 to date
    • Community Student Health Service, Sri Lanka Buddhist Student Association, from 1989 to 1990
    • President, High Academician’s Welfare Society (HAWS), from January 2004 to September 2008