Ishara Rathnayake
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About
Ishara Rathnayake is an emerging scholar whose research lies at the intersection of the sharing economy and circular economy, with a particular focus on the construction industry. Her work systematically explores how underutilized resources can be identified and optimized through sharing economy practices to advance sustainability and circularity. In her highly cited 2023 paper, which has already garnered 35 citations, Rathnayake provides a critical systematic literature review that develops a comprehensive research framework for understanding the key aspects of the sharing economy, highlighting its potential to transform resource consumption and ownership models. Her most recent 2025 contribution extends this work by specifically examining shareable resources within the construction sector, a domain where sharing economy practices remain underexplored compared to transportation and accommodation. This targeted research addresses a critical gap, offering practical pathways for facilitating circularity in a resource-intensive industry. Rathnayake’s work is notable for bridging theoretical frameworks with actionable insights, making her a promising voice in sustainable resource management and circular economy transitions.
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