Dr.Rashika

Dr. Rashika Mudunkotuwa

Senior Lecturer

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Dr. Rashika Mudunkotuwa has completed her PhD at Dalian Maritime University, China, in 2025, having commenced her doctoral studies in 2020 under a Chinese Government Scholarship. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Statistics from the University of Moratuwa (2016) and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, specializing in Business Economics, from the University of Colombo.She has more than a decade of experience in teaching at higher education institutions, with expertise in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics, Research Methodology, and Data Analysis. Her academic and professional work emphasizes the application of statistical and data analytics tools for business and economic decision-making.

Research Interest

  1. Transport Economics
  2. Modelling
  3. Forcasting

Journal Publications

  1. Mudunkotuwa, R., Ji, M., Peiris, T.S.G., et al. (2024). Forecasting throughput at a transshipment hub under trade dynamism and uncertainty in major production centers. Maritime Economics & Logistics. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41278-024-00301-4 (SSCI)
  2. Netirith, N., Ji, M., Mudunkotuwa, R. (2024). Enhancing Infrastructure Connectivity in RCEP: A Comprehensive Analysis and Strategic Implications. International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJLSM.2024.10065467
  3. Rashika Mudunkotuwa and Hettige Don Karunaratne.2017. An Empirical Investigation on Macroeconomic Determinants of Tourist Arrivals to Sri Lanka”, International Journal of Current Research, 9, (03), 47715-47722.
  4. Pabasara Kalahe, K.P.M. and Rashika Mudunkotuwa 2020. Passenger perceptions towards Inland Water Transportation A Sri Lankan perspective”, International Journal of Current Research, 12, (01), 9433-9439.
  5. Edirisinghe, L., Jin, Z., Wijeratne, A.W., Mudunkotuwa, R. (2019). Mitigating the Cost of Empty Container Repositioning through the Virtual Container Yard: An Appraisal of Carriers’ Perceptions. International Journal of Transport and Vehicle Engineering, 13(3), 227-235.

Conference (Full Paper) Publications

  1. Nadeeshan, S.P., Mudunkotuwa, M.R.S. (2018). Factors Affecting the Selection of a Mode of Passenger Transportation in the Colombo Metropolitan Area. R4TLI Conference Proceedings, ISSN: 2513-2512, pp. 95-97.
  2. Netirith, N., Ji, M., Mudunkotuwa, R. Presentation on Regional Hub Port Selection in Thailand to Enhance Infrastructure Connectivity in RCEP. World Transport Convention 2024, June 26-29, Qingdao, China.
  3. Mudunkotuwa, M.R.S. (2015). Causality Relationship between Tourist Arrivals and Exports: Empirical Evidence from Sri Lanka. 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, September 11-12, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
  4.   Nadeeshan, S.P., Mudunkotuwa, M.R.S. (2018). Factors Affecting the Selection of a Mode of Passenger Transportation in the Colombo Metropolitan Area. Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics.
  5. Mudunkotuwa, R., Gajanayaka, H.R. (2015). A Study of Developing Colombo Port as a Major Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC) Hub in South East Asia Region. International Research Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 8, 217-221.
  6. Hathurusingha, C.J., Mudunkotuwa, M.R.S. (2015). Time Series Approaches to Forecast Air Freight Imports and Exports: Empirical Evidence from Sri Lanka. KDU International Research Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 8, 222-227.

Details of Books/Book Chapters

  1. Mudunkotuwa R. Development of Port of Colombo with Trade Integration. In: Karunaratne HD, editor. Stabilizing Economies. Colombo: University of Colombo Sri Lanka; 2024. p.416- 437, ISBN : 978-624-5870-07-4

Ongoing Research

  1. An Investigation of the Causes and Mitigation Strategies for Post-Harvest Losses in the Sri Lankan Fruits and Vegetable Supply Chain

Research Committee and Roles

  1. Research Council representative – Faculty of Business, NSBM Green University