Ms. Sithumini Jayasekara
Temporary Lecturer
Contact
- sithumini.j@nsbm.ac.lk
- +94 11 544 5000 (ext 1114)
- Department of Operations and Logistics
- Faculty of Business
- Google Scholar
- ResearchGate
Profile
Ms. Sithumini Jayasekara is a Temporary Lecturer attached to the Faculty of Business at NSBM Green University. She holds a Bachelor of Business Science (Honours) degree in Business Process Management from the University of Moratuwa, graduating with First Class Honours and a GPA of 3.97/4.2. She was awarded the Gold Medal for Best Performing Graduate in Business Process Management and was consistently recognized on the Dean’s List throughout her undergraduate studies.
Prior to joining academia, she gained industry experience as a Planning Intern at MAS Intimates, where she contributed to process optimization and operational planning initiatives. Her academic and professional interests include project management, business process improvement, operations management, data analytics, and sustainable business practices.
Ms. Jayasekara is actively involved in teaching, research, and student development activities. Her research contributions have been recognized internationally, including receiving the Best Research Paper Award in the Business Process Management category at the International Conference on Business Research (ICBR) 2024. She has also published research in the areas of lean management, sustainability, and digital transformation within supply chains.
Beyond her academic responsibilities, she serves as the Lecturer-in-Charge of the Project Management Circle and contributes to various student engagement and community development initiatives.
Research Interest
- Business Process Management (BPM)
- Project Management
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Lean Management and Six Sigma
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Awards
- Best Research Paper Award in the Business Process Management Category at the 7th International Conference on Business Research (ICBR) 2024, Sri Lanka.
Conference (Full Paper) Publications
- Jayasekara, J.H.P.K.S., Kodikara, M.D., Kodikara, E.K., Sajini, S., Adhikari, A.M.D.M., Illankoon, P. and Tretten, P. (2024), ‘Improving the usability of hotel appliances with minimum engineering assistance’, Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Business Research (ICBR 2024), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. DOI: 10.31705/ICBR.2024.23.
- Jayasekara, J.H.P.K.S. and Amarasena, T.S.M. (2025), ‘Integrating Sustainability and Digital Technologies in Supply Chains: A Systematic Literature Review with Insights for the Apparel Industry’, Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2025).
- Jayasekara, J.H.P.K.S., Amarasena, T.S.M. and Kulasekara, R. (2025), ‘Lean Management in the Apparel Sector (2010–2025): A Systematic Literature Review’, in Taylor & Francis Book Chapter. DOI: 10.4324/9781003739920-8.
Ongoing Research
- Jayasekara, J.H.P.K.S., Amarasena, T.S.M., Mudunkotuwa, R. and Musthaffa, S. (Ongoing). An Investigation into the Causes and Mitigation Strategies of Post-Harvest Fruit and Vegetable Wastage in the Sri Lankan Supply Chain.