Mr. G.C.I. Gunarathne

Mr. G.C.I. Gunarathne

Senior Lecturer Grade II (PhD Scholar)

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD:
    Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Management, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia- Reading.
  • Master's:
    M.Sc. in Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Bachelor's:
    B.Sc. Mkt. Mgt (Special), University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Areas of Teaching

  • • Quality Management
  • • Supply Chain Management
  • • Operations Scheduling
  • • Operations Management.

Research Interests

  • • Quality Management
  • • Lean Manufacturing,
  • • Behavioral Operations Management.

Publications and Research Projects

  • • I. Gamage, M. Malik, A. Andargoli and R. C. Clavijo, "Theorizing Lean as a Socio-Technical System: Examining the Reciprocal Interactions between Lean Social and Technical Subsystems," in IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, doi: 10.1109/TEM.2025.3569876.
  • • Gunarathne, G.C.I., Weerasinghe, K.V., Thibbotuwawa, A. and Perera, H.N., (2022). “The Role of Suppler Switching Cost and Supply Chain Responsiveness” Journal of South Asian Logistics and Transport, 2(2).
  • • Priyashani LN & Gunarathne GCI (2021) “Impact of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Practices on Organizational Performance of the Manufacturing Sector in Sri Lanka”. Vidyodaya Journal of Management of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka Vol 7, Issue 1
  • • Senarath B.T.D.N, Gunarathne G.C.I, Fernando T.S.S (2020) “Impact of Total Quality Management on Operational Performance” Peradeniya Management Review, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Vol 2, Issue 1
  • • Senarath B.T.D.N, Gunarathne G.C.I, Fernando T.S.S (2020) “Impact of Total Quality Management on Operational Performance” Peradeniya Management Review, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Vol 2, Issue 1
  • • Gunarathne GCI & Kumarasiri WDCKT & (2017) “Impact of Lean Utilization on Operational Performance: A Study of Sri Lankan Textile and Apparel Industry”.Vidyodaya Journal of Management of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka Vol 3, Issue 1
  • • I. Gamage, M. Malik, A. Andargoli and R. C. Clavijo, "Socio-technical dynamics involving lean practices, digitalization, and human behaviour and their impact on performance," Euroma 2025, Milano, Italy.
  • • Gunarathne G.C.I, Thibbotuwawa A, Perera H.N (2021) “The Role of Supplier Switching Cost and Supply Chain Responsiveness”. 6th International Conference Research for Transport and Logistics Industry (R4TL) Sri Lanka
  • • Gunarathne GCI & Galahitiyawe NWK (2018) "An Analysis of Supplier Switching Cost and Supply Chain Flexibility in the Apparel Industry". International Conference on the Apparel Industry, Monash Business School, Monash University, Australia.
  • • Bandara UC & Gunarathne GCI (2018) "Impact of Perceived Ease of Use, Awareness and Perceived Cost on Intention to Use Solar Energy Technology in Sri Lanka". Academy of Global Business Advancement (AGBA) Conference, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand
  • • Perera RASA & Gunarathne GCI (2017) “Constructing Cause and Effect Diagram for Rework Issue in Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka”. 6 th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
  • • Perera RASA & Gunarathne GCI (2015) “Potential for Earning Indirect Revenues from Manufacturing Process; Special Reference to Agro Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka”. 3rd International Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Vol. I.
  • • Liyanage NP & Gunarathne GCI (2018), “The impact of green supply chain management practices on organizational performance”, 15th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

Direct Contact

isuru@mgt.pdn.ac.lk

Previous Appointments

  • • Faculty Representative to the ISO 14001 Implementation Programme.
  • • Academic Sub Warden, Ivor Jennings Hall (2015- 2019).
  • • Member of Physical Education and Sports Advisory Committee of University of Peradeniya (2015 - 2020).
  • • Member of Safety Committee of University of Peradeniya (2019-2022).
  • • A Member to the Editorial Board of the University Calendar 2018/2019,2019/2020.
  • • Postgraduate Diploma Coordinator – Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Management (2019 – 2023).
  • • Deputy Proctor of the Faculty of Management for the year 2020.
  • • Tier 01 Faculty Representative for Criteria 03 of Institutional Review (2021-2023).
  • • Managing Editor – PMR (2022-2023).
  • • Chairman – Faculty Environmental Committee (2020-2023).
  • • Faculty Representative for the Committee on Sustainability of the University of Peradeniya (2022 -2023).
  • • Pillar Coordinator - Events Hub, Skills for Life Center (2022- 2023).
  • • Member to the Syllabus Revisions Committee of B.Sc. in Computation Management Degree Programme (2021-2023).
  • • Member of the Curriculum Development Committee (CDC) (2022-2023).
  • • Member of the Editorial Board- Faculty Working Paper Series (2022-2023).
  • • Member of the Faculty Research Committee (2021-2023).
  • • Team Member of Activity 03 – Faculty AHEAD Project (2020 -2023).
  • • A Volunteer Student Counsellor of the Faculty of Management (2015 -2022).
  • • Department Representative to the Faculty Environmental Committee (2020 -2023).
  • • Activity 03 and 05 Coordinator – Department AHEAD Project (2020 -2023).
  • • Department Scholarship Committee Member (2020 -2023).
  • • Internship Coordinator, Department of Operations Management (2015 - 2018).