Praveen

Mr. Praveen Ranaweera

Lecturer

Contact

  • praveen.r@nsbm.ac.lk
  • +94 11 544 5000 (ext 1171)
  • Department of Operations and Logistics
  • Faculty of Business
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Profile

Mr. Praveen Ranaweera is a Lecturer attached to the Department of Operations and Logistics, Faculty of Business, at NSBM Green University. He is also a proud alumnus of NSBM Green University, where he graduated with First Class Honours in the Bachelor of Science in Business Management (Logistics Management) (Special) degree. He also completed his early education at the Royal College, Colombo.
Mr. Praveen Ranaweera began his academic career as a Teaching Assistant at NSBM Green University and has since progressed to his current role as Lecturer. He is presently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Supply Chain Management at the University of Moratuwa, further strengthening his expertise in the field. In addition, he holds a Diploma in International Relations from the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies.
Beyond his academic and professional commitments, Mr. Praveen plays an active leadership role as the Node Leader of the Operations and Logistics Management degree offered in collaboration with the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom. He also contributes to institutional advancement as the Faculty Coordinator for the AACSB Accreditation process and as well as the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings at NSBM Green University.

Research Interest

  • Sustainable Transportation
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Sustainable Consumption and Manufacturing 
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Memberships

  • MILT – Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation

Journal Publications 

  1. Koswatte, I., Iddawala, J., Kulasekara, R., Ranaweera, P., Dasanayaka, C. H., & Abeykoon, C. (2024). Can Sri Lanka be a net-zero nation by 2050?—Current renewable energy profile, opportunities, challenges, and recommendations. Cleaner Energy Systems, 8, 100126. Https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2024.100126 

Conference (Full Paper) Publications

  1. Willaddara, B. M., & Ranaweera, P. (2024, August). Exploring the effects of agro tourism initiatives on the development of rural economy: Special reference to farming cultivations in Nuwara Eliya. ResearchGate. Https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383422432 
     
  2. Kulasekara, G. R. S., & Ranaweera, W. G. P. M. (2023, November 24). Impact of lean manufacturing practices on sustainability performances in SMEs in Sri Lanka: Special reference to the apparel industry [Concept paper]. Accelerating Societal Change Through Digital Transformation (pp. 387–394).

Ongoing Research

  1. Impact of Using Project Management Software Towards Project Success in Sri Lankan IT Project-Based Organizations
  2. The effect of green supply chain management practices on organizational performance of the hospitality industry in Sri Lanka: a case study based on the six best five-star hotels in Sri Lanka
  3. Assessing the Relationship Between Green Procurement Management Practices and Social Performance in the Sri Lankan Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Industry