P.H. Abeysundera

P.H. Abeysundera

Lecturer

Academic Qualifications

  • Master's:
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2022). Influence of Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives Towards Environmental Performance: Empirical Evidence from the Manufacturing Sector in Sri Lanka.
  • Bachelor's:
    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Hons) in Operations Management (1st Class), University of Peradeniya (2019).

Areas of Teaching

  • • Lean Manufacturing
  • • Integrated Management Systems
  • • IT for Operations Management
  • • Management Information Systems
  • • Operations Scheduling
  • • Operations Management
  • • Sustainable Operations
  • • Project Management
  • • Supply Chain Management

Research Interests

  • • Sustainable Operations
  • • Productivity Improvement & Project Management
  • • Supply Chain Management
  • • Lean Manufacturing

Publications and Research Projects

  • • Abeysundera, P.H., & Galahitiyawe, N.W.K. (2023). Role of External Pressure in Adopting Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives to Enhance Environmental Performance. Logistics Research Network Conference 2023 (LRN 2023). Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • • Abeysundera, P.H. (2022). Influence of Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives Towards Environmental Performance: Empirical Evidence from the Manufacturing Sector in Sri Lanka. Postgraduate Institute of Management Annual Research Conference (PIMARC-2022) (26th November 2022). Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • • Abeysundera, P.H., & Galahitiyawe, N.W.K. (2023). Role of External Pressure in Adopting Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives to Enhance Environmental Performance. Logistics Research Network Conference 2023 (LRN 2023). (6th-8th September 2023), Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • • Aththanayaka, A.M.T.N., & Abeysundera, P.H. (2023). The Impact of Lean Manufacturing Practices on Operational Performance in the Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka: The Mediating Effects of Agile Manufacturing. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2023 (iPURSE 2023), Subtheme – Business Resilience in Crisis. (21st September 2023). University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • • Perera, M.M.U., & Abeysundera, P.H. (2023). Impact of E-Health Literacy on Quality Improvement in The Health Sector: A Study of Public Hospitals in Sri Lanka. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2023 (iPURSE 2023), Subtheme – Global Health Challenges and Opportunities for Collaboration. (21st September 2023). University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • • Abeysundera, P.H. (2022). Influence of Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives Towards Environmental Performance: Empirical Evidence from the Manufacturing Sector in Sri Lanka. Postgraduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • • Abeysundera, P.H. (2022). Influence of Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives Towards Environmental Performance: Empirical Evidence from the Manufacturing Sector in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of PIM Annual Research Conference (PIMARC-2022). pp. 20-21. ISBN 978-624-5769-03-2
  • • Abeysundera, P.H., & Galahitiyawe, N.W.K. (2023). Role of External Pressure in Adopting Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives to Enhance Environmental Performance. Logistics Research Network Conference 2023 (LRN 2023). Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • • Aththanayaka, A.M.T.N., & Abeysundera, P.H. (2023). The Impact of Lean Manufacturing Practices on Operational Performance in the Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka: The Mediating Effects of Agile Manufacturing. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2023 Proceedings (iPURSE 2023). (21st September 2023). University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • • Perera, M.M.U., & Abeysundera, P.H. (2023). Impact of E-Health Literacy on Quality Improvement in The Health Sector: A Study of Public Hospitals in Sri Lanka. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2023 Proceedings (iPURSE 2023). (21st September 2023). University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • • Reviewed an article titled "Is It a Good Idea to Select Green Logistics to Enhance Environmental Sustainability? Insights from Global Sample" for the International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications (12.2023 – 01.2024).
  • • Abeysundera, P.H. (2022). Concept Paper: Influence of Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives Towards The Environmental Performance: Empirical Evidence from an Emerging Industry in Sri Lanka. Staff of Operations Research Talk (SORT), Department of Operations Management, University of Peradeniya (21st September 2021).
  • • Abeysundera, P.H. (2022). Thesis Findings: Influence of Sustainable Supply Chain Initiatives Towards Environmental Performance: Empirical Evidence from the Manufacturing Sector in Sri Lanka. Department Seminar, Department of Operations Management, University of Peradeniya. (10th January 2023).

Direct Contact

praveen@mgt.pdn.ac.lk
+94813832614

Memberships & Awards

  • • “Peradeniya University Gold Medal Award” – 2017/2018, for Excellence in Scholastic and Extra-mural Excellence, awarded by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • • “Faculty Award” – 2017/2018, for Outstanding Performance in Academic and Extracurricular Activities, awarded by the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • • “University Prize for Academic Excellence” - 2017/2018 – for Final Degree Examination for Bachelor of Business Administration, awarded by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • • “University Prize for Academic Excellence” - 2017/2018 – for Final Degree Examination for Bachelor of Business Administration, awarded by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • • “W. Karunajeewa Memorial Scholarship” - 2014/2015 – for Obtaining Highest Marks for Commerce at the 1st Examination of the First Year, awarded by the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya.
  • • Peradeniya University Colours – Rugger (2016, 2017, 2018)
  • • Peradeniya University Colours – Weightlifting (2015).
  • • Peradeniya University Colours – Powerlifting (2014, 2015, 2016).
  • • School Colours for Weightlifting, Trinity College Kandy.

Current Appointments

  • • Member – Development of University Level Policies – Policy on Health and Safety of the University of Peradeniya (2024 to date)
  • • Senior Treasurer – Netball Society, University of Peradeniya (February 2024 – to date)
  • • Visiting Lecturer – Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya (July 2023 to date)
  • • Treasurer – Faculty Sports Club and Recreation Centre (2022 onwards).
  • • Lecturer (Probationary) – Department of Operations Management, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya(November 2020 to date).
  • • Member, University Safety Committee, University of Peradeniya (May 2021 to date).
  • • Members – SER Writing Team Member, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Faculty of Management. (2024 – to date)
  • • Member - Faculty Students Affairs Committee (2022 to date)
  • • Member - Faculty Strategic Planning and Management Committee (Oct 2023 to date)
  • • Vice President - Teachers' Welfare Association (Aug 2023 to date)
  • • Chairperson – Faculty Media Unit, Faculty of Management (Aug 2023 to date)
  • • Treasurer, Peradeniya Faculty of Management Teachers’ Association (PFOMTA) (August 2023 to date).
  • • Faculty IT Coordinator – ICT 1001, Faculty of Management (2022 to date)
  • • Voluntary Deputy Proctor, Faculty of Management (2022 to date)
  • • Member, BBA - Curriculum Revision Committee, Faculty of Management (2022 to date)
  • • Member, B.Sc. in Business Analytics (Computation and Management Degree) – Curriculum Revision Committee (2022 to date)
  • • Member, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Management (August 2022 to date)
  • • Volunteer Student Councillor, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya (2020 to date)
  • • Department MOU and Scholarship Committee (March 2024 to date)
  • • Advisory member - “The Operations Management Student” Student Newsletter of Operations Management Students’ Society (2022 to date)
  • • Member, Department Strategic Plan Development Committee (September 2023 to date)
  • • Member, Proposal development of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) honours in Business Analytics (2023 to date).
  • • Senior Treasurer, Operations Management Students’ Society (2021 to date)
  • • Member, Student Liaison Committee (2022 to date).
  • • Secretary – Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CILT) – Central Chapter, Sri Lanka (2023 onwards).
  • • Assistant Treasurer – Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya (AAUP) – Mother chapter (2023 onwards).

Previous Appointments

  • • Academic Sub Warden, Jayathilake Hall, University of Peradeniya (2022, 2023)
  • • Tier 02 SER writing Team Member, Faculty of Management – Criterion 09 - Community Engagement, Consultancy, and,Outreach (2022 to 2023).
  • • Resource person – For the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) (Induction Programme for Academic Staff) course offered by the Staff Development Centre (2021).
  • • Session moderator – Teaching Practice sessions of the Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE) (Induction Programme for Academic Staff) course offered by the Staff Development Centre (2021).
  • • Lecturer (Temporary) – Department of Operations Management, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya(August 2019 – November 2020).
  • • Member - Rag Prevention Committee
  • • Coordinator- Events Hub, Center for Skills for Life, Faculty of Management (2022 to 2024)
  • • Member - Faculty Scholarship and Welfare Committee
  • • Elected faculty board representative of probationary lecturers (July 2023 to January 2024)
  • • Chair, Technical Committee – International Peradeniya University Research Sessions (iPURSE) – Management 2023.
  • • Faculty Social Media Coordinator, Media Unit, Faculty of Management (2022 to August 2023)
  • • Vice Secretary, Peradeniya Faculty of Management Teachers’ Association (PFOMTA) (August 2021 to August 2023).
  • • Member, Faculty Quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Management (August 2021 to August 2022).
  • • Member, Faculty Specialization Committee (2021 – 2023)
  • • Member, Faculty Internship Committee (August 2021 to August 2022).
  • • Member, Technical Program Committee - Peradeniya University Management Research Sessions (iPUMSE), 2021.
  • • Member, Logistics Committee - Peradeniya University Management Research Sessions (iPUMSE), 2019.
  • • Department Internship Coordinator, Department of Operations Management (August 2021 to August 2022).
  • • Coordinator for Activity 01 & 03 ELTA-ELSA Department AHEAD project of the Department of Operations Management (2022 - 2023).
  • • Member, Proposal development of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) honours in Supply Chain Management (SCM) (2022-2023)
  • • Visiting Lecturer (Postgraduate) – Supply Chain Management, Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka (2023)
  • • Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  • • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the BBA Online Degree Programme – IT for Management (2023, 2024).
  • • Lecturer for the Diploma in Management Development programme - Basic Business Mathematics and Statistics (2022)
  • • Tutor/Mentor for the BBA Online Degree programme – Operations Management (2021, 2022,2023).
  • • Tutor/Mentor for the BBA Online Degree Programme – Management Information System (2021).
  • • Tutor/Mentor for the BBA Online Degree Programme – IT for Management (2020).
  • • President - Operations Management Students’ Society (2018 - 2019).
  • • Successfully completed the “Skills for Work Programme” designed and delivered by MAS Holdings.
  • • Successfully completed the three-week training programme on “Developing Leadership Qualities & Positive Thinking” delivered by the Ministry of Higher Education (2014).
  • • Active member of the Management Students’ Union
  • • Active team member in organizing “Pahasarani” Community Development project of the Faculty of Management (2017 Project).