- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering
- Professor
CV
Contact information
Department of Textile & Apparel Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Principles of Yarn Manufature -Undergraduate -2015
Woven Fabric Structures and Analysis -Undergraduate -2014
Advanced Yarn Manufacture -Undergraduate -2012
Research Project -Undergraduate -2012
Strategic Management -Postgraduate -2016
Chairman -Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL) (2015 To 2017)
member -Higher Degrees Committee (2015 To 2016)
member -Standing Committee on Quality Assurance (2015 To 2017)
Head of Department - Department of Textile & Clothing Technology (2009 To 2012)
Research Activities
Yarn Manufacturing, Filament Texturing, Apparal Management, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelor's, University of Moratuwa ,1993
PhD, University of Manchester ,2003
PG, PG Cert Teaching ,2006
Masters, MBA ,2008
Institution of Engineers(2012 To date)
Career
Consultant /Director (Non-board) Technical and Quality Assurance, Brandix Textiles Ltd., Sri Lanka. From April 2012 to September 2013 (sabbatical leave)
Research Scholar, at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester, UK, while on study leave from the University of Moratuwa (Research areas –innovative applications of supersonic air-jet, water-jet and steam-jet for diff
Vice Chancellor, University of Vocational Technology. From December 2016 to date.
Member of Board of Directors, Orit Apparels Lanka Ltd. From July 2014 to July 2016
Consultant /Director (Non-board) Technical and Quality Assurance, Brandix Textiles Ltd., Sri Lanka. From April 2012 to September 2013 (sabbatical leave)
Honours and Awards
Award for Outstanding Research Performance (Merit) 2015 (Received 2016)
Award for Outstanding Research Performances 2014 (Received 2015)
Award for Outstanding Research Performances 2013 (Received 2014)
Award for Outstanding Research Performances 2012, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (Received 2013)
Award for Outstanding Research Performances 2011 (Received 2012)
Merit Award for Scientific publications, (Received 2011)
Postgraduate Research Awards 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002, The University of Manchester, UK. (Received 2002)
Award for outstanding Contribution for Education (Received 2018)
Presidential Award for Scientific publications (Received 2017)
Emerald Literati Award (Received 2018)
Award for Outstanding Research Performances 2016 (Merit) (Received 2017)
Award for Outstanding Research Performances 2017 (Merit) (Received 2018)
Publications*
P. W. Foster, G. L. D. Wickramasinghe & U. S. W. Gunasekara ,".False twist texturing with water-jet twister/cooler: effect of water pressure on textured yarn properties.",The Journal of The Textile Institut,112/5,2021
Investigation on mechanical and chemical properties of mechanically extracted banana fibre in pseudostem layers: From Sri Lankan banana (Musa) cultivation waste,".Investigation on mechanical and chemical properties of mechanically extracted banana fibre in pseudostem layers: From Sri Lankan banana (Musa) cultivation waste.",Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics,116,2021
V Wickramasinghe,".Effects of HRM practices, lean production practices and lean duration on performance, The International Journal of Human Resource Management .",The International Journal of Human Resource Management,31 (11),2020
S.U. Dolawatte, I.U. Thebuwana & W.W.S.S. Botheju ,".Effect of air pressure on polyester/nylon air-intermingled yarn and melange fabric properties.",The Journal of The Textile Institute,DOI: 10.1080/00405000.2020.1769401,2020
P.W. Foster, U.S.W. Gunasekara,".False-twist texturing with water-jet twister/ cooler: effect of water pressure on textured yarn properties.",The Journal of The Textile Institute,DOI: 10.1080/00405000.2020.1779423,2020
S.U. Dolawatte; I.U. Thebuwana; W.W.S.S. Botheju ,".Effect of intermingling process parameters on polyester/nylon melange fabric appearance.",Journal of Engineered FIbres and Fabrics,15,2020
S Balakrishnan; UG Samudrika Wijayapala,".A novel approach for banana (Musa) Pseudo-stem fibre grading Method: Extracted fibres from Sri Lankan Banana Cultivars.",Journal of Engineered FIbres and Fabrics,15,2020
S Balakrishnan; UG Samudrika Wijayapala,".Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Mechanically Extracted Banana (MUSA) Fibers from Top Ten Sri Lankan Cultivars.",Journal of Natural Fibers,https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2020.1848732,2020
Wickramasinghe V., De Silva C., Chandrasekara R., Jayabandu S,".Practice of Workforce Flexibility—Internal, External, Numerical and Functional Flexibility.",Performance Improvement Quarterly,, 31 ( 4 ) ,2019
S. Balakrishnan, U.G.S. Wijayapala,".Investigation on improving banana fiber fineness for textile applications.",Textile Research Journal,89(21–22) ,2019
A.C.S.I. Mumthas, U.S.W. Gunasekara ,".Effect of physical, chemical and biological extraction methods on the physical behaviour of banana pseudo-stem fibres: Based on fibres extracted from five common Sri Lankan cultivars.",Journal of Engineered FIbres and Fabrics,14,2019
S Balakrishnan, UG Samudrika Wijayapala,".Study on Dyeing behavior of banana fibre with reactive dyes.",Journal of Engineered FIbres and Fabrics,14,2019
Wickramasinghe V,".Autonomy support, need fulfilment and job performance in lean implemented textile and apparel firms .",Research Journal of Textile and Apparel ,21 (4),2017
Wickramasinghe V,".Implementation of lean production practices and manufacturing performance: the role of lean duration.",Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management ,28 (4),2017
Foster P.W.,".Steam as an alternative fluid for air in spun-like texturing: effect of core-yarn draw and core-yarn heat setting on texturing performance.",The Journal of The Textile Institute,108 (7) ,2017
Foster P.W. ,".Effects of core-yarn overfeed on texturing performance: comparison between air-jet and steam-jet texturing.",The Journal of Textile Institute,107(3),2016
,".Effect of Gender on work-related attitudes: Study of lean implemented textile and apparel manufacturing firms.",The Journal of Textile Institute,107(7),2016
Perera M.P.A. ,".Effect of Total Productive Maintenance practices on manufacturing performance: Investigation of textile and apparel manufacturing firms.",Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management,27(5),2016
Wickramasinghe V,".Variable pay and job performance of shop-floor workers in lean production.",Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management,27(2),2016
PUBLICATION IN REFEREED INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D.& Foster P.W. (2016). Effects of core-yarn overfeed on texturing performance: comparison between air-jet and steam-jet texturing, The Journal of Textile Institute, Vol. 107 Issue 3. pp. 291-299.
- Wickramasinghe, G.L.D. (2016). Effect of Gender on work-related attitudes: Study of lean implemented textile and apparel manufacturing firms. The Journal of The Textile Institute. Vol. 107 Issue 7, pp. 854-863
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Perera M.P.A. (2016). Effect of Total Productive Maintenance practices on manufacturing performance: Investigation of textile and apparel manufacturing firms. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 27 Issue 5, pp. 713-729
- Wickramasinghe V, Wickramasinghe G.L.D., (2016), Variable pay and job performance of shop-floor workers in lean production,Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol 27 Issue, pp.287-311.
- Wickramasinghe, G.L.D., & Foster P.W., (2015). Investigation of the effect of core-yarn wetting on air-jet and steam-jet spun-like texturing performance, The Journal of The Textile Institute, Vol. 106: Issue 7, pp. 748-756.
- Wickramasinghe, G.L.D., & Foster P.W., (2015). Investigation of the use of steam for spun-like textured yarn manufacturing: effect of fluid pressure on yarn properties, The Journal of The Textile Institute, Vol. 106: Issue 2, pp. 187-196. DOI:10.1080/00405000.2014.907972
- Wickramasinghe, G.L.D., & Foster P.W., (2015). Steam as an alternative fluid for spun-like texturing: Effect of production speed on texturing performance, Journal of Clothing Science and TechnologyVol. 27, Issue 2, pp.177-190.
- Wickramasinghe, G.L.D., & Foster P.W., (2015). Effect of nozzle size on texturing performance: comparison between air-jet and steam-jet texturing, The Journal of the Textile Institute. Vol. 106 Issue 10, pp. 1051-1058
- Wickramasinghe, G.L.D.,& Wickramasinghe, V. (2011). Perceived organisational support, Job involvement, and turn over intention in lean production in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 55, Issue 5-8, pp817-830.
- Wickramasinghe, G.L.D., Wickramasinghe V., (2011), Differences in organizational factors by lean duration; Operations Management Research, Volume 4, Issue 3-4, pp. 111-126
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Wickramasinghe V., 2012, Effects of perceived organizational support on participation in decision making, affective commitment and job satisfaction in lean production in Sri Lanka. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Volume 23 Issue 2, pp 157-177.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Foster P.W. (2014). Investigation of the influence of effect-yarn draw and effect-yarn overfeed on texturing performance: comparison between air- jet and steam-jet textured yarn. Fashion and Textiles, 2014, 1:5.
- Abeysooriya R.P., Wickramasinghe G.L.D. (2014), Regression model to predict thread consumption incorporating thread-tension constraint: study on lock-stitch 301 and chain-stitch 401, Fashion and Textiles, Vol. 1, Issue 14. pp 1-8. DOI: 10.1186/s40691-014-0014-s
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Foster P.W. (2015). Investigation of the use of High Pressure Water for Spun-Like Textured Yarn Manufacturing. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (IJEAS), Volume-2, Issue-3.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Foster P.W. (2014). Investigation of the influence of post intermingle heat setting on texturing performance: comparison between air-jet and steam-jet textured yarn. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2014, Vol. 5. Issue No. 7. pp 25- 32.
PUBLICATION IN REFEREED CONFERENCES
- Mataraarachchi R., Godsell J., Wickramasinghe G.L.D., 2014, Enabling the transition from product to service provider: An empirical study in the Sri Lankan Apparel Industry, 20th EurOMA Conference: Operations Management at the heart of the economy, European Operations Management Association, 7th – 12th June 2013, Dublin, Ireland, ISBN: 978-1-905254-74-3.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Perera M.P.A., 2013, Analysis of Total Productive Maintenance practices in textile and apparel export manufacturing firms in Sri Lanka, 8th International Research conference on Management and Finance, University of Colombo, 13th December2013, ISBN: 978-955-0460-51-9
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D.,Wijebahu W.M.S.K., 2013, Lean manufacturing as a strategic tool in improving quality performance of the apparel firms, International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, February 28th Feb- 1st March 2013, 95-101. ISSN: 2235-9761.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Wickramasinghe V., 2013, Effects of employees’ upward feedback in creating new opportunities to strengthen job performance, International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, February 28th Feb- to 1st March 2013, 95-101. ISSN: 2235-9761.
- Mataraarachchi R., Godsell J., Wickramasinghe G.L.D., 2013, Enabling the transition from product to service provider: An empirical study in the Sri Lankan Apparel Industry, 20th EurOMA Conference: Operations Management at the heart of the economy, European Operations Management Association, 7th – 12th June 2013, Dublin, Ireland, ISBN: 978-1-905254-74-3.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., 2012, Behavioral Management aspects of Organizational Effectiveness: A Comparison between Lean Implemented Textile Firms and Apparel Firms in Sri Lanka, International Research conference on Management and Finance, University of Colombo, 14th December2012, ISBN: 978-955-0460-40-3.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D.,Wijebahu W.M.S.K., 2012, Effects of Statistical Process Control (SPC) Practices on Quality Performance of the Apparel Firms, International Research conference on Management and Finance, University of Colombo, 14th December2012 ISBN: 978-955-0460-40-3.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., 2011, The Moderating Effect of Perceived Organizational Support on Participation in Decision Making and Social Exchange Process: Evidence from Lean Manufacturing Environment, IRCMF 2011, University of Colombo, December 2011.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., 2011, Influence of Social and Economic Exchange perceptions on organizational commitment: Evidence from Lean Manufacturing Environment, Eighth International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, December 2011.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Jayawardana A.K.L., 2009, Employee Participation in Decision Making on organizational performance: evidence from Textile and Apparel Manufacturing firms in Sri Lanka; International conference on Business and Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2009.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Foster P.W., 2005, Effect of disc spacing on twist level in friction disc false-twist texturing, Research for industry, Proceedings of the 11th Annual Symposium, Engineering research unit, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2005.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Optimization of energy consumption and productivity of a garment factory, Proceedings of the symposium on research for industry, Engineering Research Unit, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 1997.
- Wickramasinghe V, Wickramasinghe G.L.D., 2012, Contribution of quality management practices on quality results, Annual Academic Sessions, The Open University of Sri Lanka; ISSN:2012-9912.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D.,2011, Moderating effect of Organizational Support on relationship between behavioral factors in lean implemented textile and apparel firms, Faculty of Graduate Studies 12th Annual research symposium, University of Kelaniya, November 2011.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., 2011, Analysis of the Effect of Duration of Lean Implementation on Work Performance in the Textile and Apparel Companies in Sri Lanka; Annual Academic Sessions – September 2011; The Open University of Sri Lanka; 2011
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Abdullah N., 2011, Analysis of strategic factors for the Sri Lankan Textile and Apparel Industry, Proceedings of the symposium on research for industry, Engineering Research Unit, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2011.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D., Foster P.W. (2004). Steam as an alternative fluid for air in air-jet intermingling, Research for industry, Proceedings of the 10th Annual Symposium, Engineering research unit, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2004
- Foster, PW., Wickramasinghe, G.L.D., Gunasekera, USW. and Cork, CR., 2003. False-twist texturing - a new approach. Fiber Society Symposium: Advanced Flexible Materials and Structures: Engineering with Fibers, Loughborough University, Loughborough, 30 June - 2 July 2003.
- Foster, P.W., Wickramasinghe, G.L.D., Gunasekera, USW. and Cork, CR., 2002. New technology for twisting . Textile Machinery, Technology and Processes Research and Development, UMIST, Manchester, 3 December 2002.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D.,Foster P.W., 2004, Investigation of the use of steam as an alternative fluid for air in air-jet texturing, Polymer Fibres 2004, Manchester, U.K.
- Wickramasinghe G.L.D.,Foster P.W., Cork C.R., 2003, Water/Air-jet Texturing. Spring Symposium: Advanced Flexible Material and Structures- Engineering with fibres. The fibre society, Loughborough, UK, 2003.
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