Dr Asela K. Kulatunga
Lecturer in Industrial Systems (E&R)
Location: Harrison 110
Telephone: 01392 723684
Extension: (Streatham) 3684
I am a Lecturer in Industrial Systems (E&R) at the University of Exeter. I received my BSc in 2000 from University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka and my PhD in 2013, from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. My research focuses on sustainability aspects of Industrial and Supply Chain Engineering problems. I prefer to work in transdisciplinary complex problems pertaining to supply chains and industrial problems which requires systems thinking. I adapt systematic review, modelling & simulation, data analytics, and novel innovations to provide optimal & near optimal solutions to complex engineering & management problems. Prior to join with University of Exeter, I have served as a Fulbright Advance Research and Teaching Scholar at Institute of Sustainable Manufacturing, University of Kentucky USA in 2023 and Professor in Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering between 2020 to 2023, Senior Lecturer from 2013 to 2020 at University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Furthermore, I served as a gLink Erasmus Mundus Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Bremen, Germany in 2015/2016. My areas of expertise include:
- Modelling & Simulation of Supply Chains, Manufacturing Systems
- Product, Process & Systems level interventions in Sustainable Manufacturing
- Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment, Life Cycle Management
- Digitalization of Industrial Systems through Digital Twining towards Industry 5.0
Positions Opening
I am open to supervise potential PhD, MPhil, or MRes candidates (local and foreign) on above topics. The potential funding opportunities are available at the University Funding Database or any potential candidates can apply with their own funding sources. Limited opportunities of fully funded PhD positions available for highly motivated & results oriented candidates.
I also welcome Visiting scholars & Exchange students who are willing to pursue collaborative research in line with my areas of expertise.
Contact Details
Those who are interested can contact me via a.k.kulatunga@exeter.ac.uk