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Full time PhD Scholarship under Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - University of Peradeniya (UOP) Joint PhD Programme
(08/05/2025)
The Undergraduate Research Publication - 2nd Runner-up [Open Category] - "Best Research Awards-2024"
The undergraduate research publication titled "Queue Length Generation Due to U-Turn Vehicles at Central Openings of Divided Highways Using Time Series Approach" authored by WMHP Wijesundara, KMPKB Kulathunga and WMVSK Wickramasinghe has won the 2nd Runner-up [Open Category] in the "Best Research Awards-2024" competition organized by the Institute of Applied Statistics of Sri Lanka (IASSL).
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(01/05/2025)
Merit Promotion to the Post of Professor - Dr M.C.M. Nasvi
(29/04/2025)
Full time PhD Scholarship under Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - University of Peradeniya (UOP) Joint PhD Programme
(07/04/2025)
Prof. Nimal Seneviratne Award Ceremony
(25/02/2025)
A Research Seminar on "Role of Materials Science and Engineering in Environmental Engineering Research" by Prof. (Mrs) K.G.N.Nanayakkara will be held on 27th January 2025, from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm.
(22/01/2025)
MPhil Studentships - Department of Civil Engineering -Faculty of Engineering
(A collaborative project with the Dalian University of Technology, China)
Two MPhil studentships are available at the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Project title: Precise Identification, Deep Removal Strategies and Environmental Safety Evaluation of Refractory Organic Pollutants in Industrial Wastewaters
Duration: Two years, Fulltime
(08/01/2025)
Receiving two NSF-NSFC (China/ Sri Lanka) grants
Two NSF-NSFC (China/ Sri Lanka) grants have been received by
research teams of DCE led by Prof. KGN Nanayakkara and Prof CS Bandara, for 3 years. Congratulations
(06/01/2025)
Merit Promotion to the Post of Professor - Dr LC Kurukulasuriya
(31/12/2024)
Vacancies- Management Assistant (Contract Basis)
The Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya
is looking for a Management Assistant (contract basis) for the Postgraduate Programmes in Civil Engineering.
(06/12/2024)
Vacancies at Department of Civil Engineering
https://www.pdn.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Web-Advertisement-Nov11.pdf Applications are entertained from graduates with the Bachelor of the Science of Engineering Honours specialized in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. Honours degree specializing in Quantity Surveying Sciences/ Geomatics or equivalent from a recognized and reputed university.
(26/11/2024)
Full time PhD Scholarship under Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - University of Peradeniya (UOP) Joint PhD Programme
(04/11/2024)
A Glimpse of Ongoing Research - 2024
(22/10/2024)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 22nd Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar held on 21st October 2024, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(18/10/2024)
The session on "Introduction to Drone Surveying and Other Advanced Technology" by Bhoomi Tech (Pvt) has been scheduled on 19th October 2024 [Saturday] from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm in the Engineering Faculty premises.
(16/10/2024)
Slope Stability analysis and Numerical Modelling:
Midas GTS NX Online Lecture Series
(14/10/2024)
A Research Seminar on "Performance Assessment of Geopolymers in Treating Expansive Road Subgrades" by Dr. M. C. M. Nasvi will be held on 30th September 2024, from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm.
(18/09/2024)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 21st Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar held on 02nd September 2024, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(02/09/2024)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Improving Hydrodynamic Model Predictions through Data Assimilation" by Dr. Menaka Revel will be held on 26th August 2024, from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm.
(13/08/2024)
POST OF TEMPORARY INSTRUCTORS
Applications are called for the post of Temporary Instructor in the Department
of Civil Engineering.
Please fill-in the Application form
and upload the Curriculum Vitae, Grade Report and a photocopy of the National Identity Card on or before Friday, 30th August 2024.
(12/08/2024)
Undergraduate Project Wins Best Paper Award at ACEPS 2024
The undergraduate research project "A Comparative Analysis of Multinomial Logit (MNL) and Nested Logit (NL) Modeling Approaches for Mode Choice Decisions" by Vidurangana R.L.N. (E/17/361) and Vindyani H.A.R.N. (E/17/363), supervised by Dr. Samal Dharmaratne, won the Best Paper Award at the 10th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS - 2024). The symposium was conducted on June 27, 2024, at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle.
(28/06/2024)
6th Research for Industry (R4I) Webinar
6th session of the Research for Industry (R4I) webinar series organized by the Department-Industry Interaction Cell (DIIC) in collaboration with the Research Promotion Committee will be held on 03rd July 2024, 3:00 pm.
(26/06/2024)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Building Digital Solutions and Challenges in Scale-Up" by Dr. Kavinda Gunasekara (Chief Operating Officer, Global Water & Sanitation Center, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand) will be held on 27th May 2024, from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm.
(28/05/2024)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 19th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar will be held on 06th May 2024, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(06/05/2024)
SUSRED Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF)
(26/04/2024)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Cyclic step formation in coastal/riverine environments" by Mr. D.D. Dias will be held on 29th April 2024, from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm.
(25/04/2024)
Full time PhD Scholarship under Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - University of Peradeniya (UOP) Joint PhD Programme
Title: Integrated Delay Analysis for Accurate Travel Time Prediction on Arterial Roads
(25/04/2024)
Full time PhD Scholarship under Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - University of Peradeniya (UOP) Joint PhD Programme
Title: Novel coating materials for preventing fat, oil and grease deposition in the sewer
(26/03/2024)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment" by Dr. (Mrs) G.M.P.R. Weerakoon will be held on 18th March 2024, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(12/03/2024)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 18th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar will be held on 19th February 2024, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(15/02/2024)
Farewell Event for Prof. S.B.S. Abayakoon and Prof. K.D.W. Nandalal
A farewell event was held on 23rd January 2024 (Tuesday) from 4.30 to 6.30 pm at the EOE Pereira Theatre of Faculty of Engineering to bid farewell to two eminent academic staff members of the Department of Civil Engineering, Prof. S.B.S. Abayakoon and Prof. K.D.W. Nandalal, for their long and dedicated service to the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya. This event was graced by Mrs. Abayakoon, Dr (Mrs). Nandalal, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Heads of the Departments of the Faculty of Engineering, Academic Staff members of the Faculty of Engineering, Retired academic staff members of the Department of Civil Engineering, Senior Assistant Registrar/Engineering, Senior Assistant Bursar/Engineering, Senior Assistant Librarian/Engineering, and the non-academic staff members of the Department of Civil Engineering. First, the welcome address was delivered by Dr. M.C.M. Nasvi/Coordinator of the event. Then the addresses by the Head/Department of Civil Engineering and Dean/Faculty of Engineering highlighted the dedicated services of Prof. Abayakoon and Prof. Nandalal to the Department, Faculty and to the Engineering community at large. Subsequently, presentations were made by Dr. L.C. Kurukulasuriya and Prof. K.G.N. Nanayakkara highlighting the career highlights of Prof. Abayakoon and Prof. Nandalal respectively. Two senior academic staff members, Dr. K.R.B. Herath and Prof. S.B. Weerakoon, delivered speeches about Prof. Abayakoon and Prof. Nandalal respectively highlighting their personal and professional life achievements. Finally, Prof. Abayakoon and Prof. Nandalal addressed the gathering, and they thanked the Department and the Faculty for organizing this farewell event.
(12/02/2024)
POST OF TEMPORARY INSTRUCTOR
Applications are called for the post of Temporary Instructor in the Department of Civil Engineering.
Please fill-in the Application form
and upload the Curriculum Vitae, Grade Report and a photocopy of the National Identity Card on or
before Friday, 16th February 2024.
(07/02/2024)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Ballast Degradation and Performance Evaluation of Rail Tracks in Sri Lanka" by Dr. L.C. Kurukulasuriya will be held on 29th January 2024, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(16/01/2024)
A Glimpse of Ongoing Research
(01/12/2023)
Visit of RMIT Delegates to the University of Peradeniya
(01/12/2023)
FIELD VISIT TO THE CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY PROJECT BY E19 CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTS
(02/12/2023)
CE 317 – Irrigation Field Visit (Randenigala Dam, Rantambe Dam, Minipe Anicut)
Final year Civil Engineering students (E 18 Batch) had a field excursion to some of the hydraulic structures along Mahaweli river, namely, Randenigala Dam, Rantambe Dam, Minipe Anicut and Aqueduct) on Sunday 3rd December 2023. Engineers of Mahaweli Authority, Eng. Ruwan Bandaranayake and Eng (Ms) Hanshinie Weerakoon at Randenigala, Rantambe Dams and Eng. Rajarathna at Minipe were very helpful and explained the operation and maintenance processes to the students very clearly. Students were able to get their queries clarified enthusiastically. Also, they had a very rare chance of watching spilling of Rantambe Dam. The field excursion was coordinated by Dr (Mrs) Prabha Weerakoon and several staff members also joined the visit.
(03/12/2023)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 17th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar will be held on 18th December 2023, from 3.15 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
(14/12/2023)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Selected CFD Application in Water Sector" by Prof. S. B. Weerakoon will be held on 04th December 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(29/11/2023)
Department-Industry Consultative Committee (DICC) meeting - 2023
(21/11/2023)
Civil Engineering Undergraduate Research Symposium (CEURS) - 2023
Civil Engineering Undergraduate Research Symposium (CEURS) - 2023 was held on 21st November 2023 with the participation of the industry. The symposium enabled final-year E17 undergraduates to share and disseminate their research findings with the aid of a poster presentation together with an extended abstract of the research. Proceedings of the symposium are to be published; further details at: https://eng.pdn.ac.lk/civil/research/ceurs2023.php
(21/11/2023)
The Department of Civil Engineering welcomed the E20 students
The Department of Civil Engineering welcomed the E20 students on the 6th November 2023 at a formal event held in the EOE Pereira Theatre followed by a social event on the 15th November in Design Office-II organized by the Civil Engineering Society.
(15/11/2023)
Research for Industry - 5th Webinar
(09/11/2023)
President of IESL for the session 2023/24
Congratulations to Prof. PBR Dissanayke on his election as President of Institution of Engineers,Sri Lanka for the session 2023/24.
(06/11/2023)
Session on Postgraduate Opportunities
(03/11/2023)
Merit Promotion to the Post of Professor - Dr HD Yapa
(16/10/2023)
Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Award- ICE,UK
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The paper titled “Advances in ground improvement using waste materials for transportation infrastructure” authored by Indraratna, B., Qi, Y., Tawk, M., Heitor, A., Rujikiatkamjorn, C., & Navaratnarajah, S. K. won the ‘Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya’ award for best two overseas papers by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), UK. The award was presented at ICE Awards Ceremony in London on 13th October 2023.
(13/10/2023)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Earned Value Management System" by Dr. P.B.G. Dissanayake will be held on 30th October 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(10/10/2023)
Merit Promotion to the Post of Professor - Dr CS Bandara
(09/10/2023)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 16th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar will be held on 16th October 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(09/10/2023)
The Migara Rathnatunga Trust Awards for Industrial Training 2021/2022
Many congratulations to Mr. D.R.T. Niwunhella (E/16/260) of the Department of
Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya for winning the award and certificate under the Civil Engineering category of “The Migara Rathnatunga Trust Awards for Industrial
Training for University Undergraduates – 2021 / 2022” from among all engineering faculties in the country.
The award & certificate was presented at the IESL lnduction and Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at the Main Hall of the BMICH, Colombo.
We also congratulate Mr. R.A.Langappuli (E/16/206) for receiving merit certificate in the Civil Engineering category.
(06/10/2023)
ICE VLA Emerging Engineers Award - 1st Place
Ms. Nawanjana Maheepala, Ph.D. candidate of the RMIT - University of Peradeniya joint
PhD programme, supervised by Dr. M.C.M. Nasvi and Dr. L.C.Kurukulsuriya , has won the "ICE VLA Emerging Engineer Award - 1st Place" in recognition of the outstanding Victorian
Engineering student presented by the Institute of Civil Engineers, Victorian Local Association (ICE VLA).
(25/09/2023)
Full time PhD Scholarship under Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - University of Peradeniya (UOP) Joint PhD Programme
TITLE:
Brine management technologies for the sustainable operation of RO and NF systems
Brief Description:
Applying advance water treatment technologies such as reverse osmosis (RO) and nano-filtration (NF) has
become a very popular and a feasible strategy to overcome challenges in producing potable and clean
industrial treated water. These high-pressure membrane technologies (desalination processes) are primarily
used for softening and the reduction of TDS in water treatment. They are also capable of efficient removal of a
broad array of micro level contaminants in raw water and secondary treated wastewater. In the recent past, a
significant number of RO and NF water treatment facilities were installed in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. To
operate RO and NF water treatment facilities sustainably, brine or concentrate management is considered as a
critical process. The discharge of brine consisting of a complex array of minerals/salts from desalination
processes poses a significant threat to the environment. Further, brine solutions produced from these systems
are considered as a valuable source of resources which could attract a significant revenue to make these
processes sustainable. In recent past, a several research groups across the world studied the potential of
recovering the valuable salts/minerals from brine/concentrates from these high-pressure membrane plants.
However, the suitable resource recovery technologies could be different depending on many factors such as
the mineral/salt composition, production rate (quantity), location/region of the plant, etc. Therefore, this study
focuses on the following:
1. Conduct a thorough literature review to gain the background knowledge on this research area and
understand the possible technologies that could be applied in developing countries.
2. Carry out a comprehensive field survey to understand the status and the operating practices of RO and NF
treatment facilities installed in Sri Lanka.
3. Design and operate a suitable cost-effective lab/pilot scale brine management process (Membrane
Distillation) to investigate its sustainable operation.
4. Perform a life cycle (feasibility) analysis to find the applicability of the selected brine management
technology for operating RO and NF treatment facilities installed in Sri Lanka sustainably.
(08/09/2023)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Machine Learning Approaches in Structural Health Monitoring" by Dr. Sahan Bandara" will be held on 25th September 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(07/09/2023)
Full time PhD Scholarship under Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - University of Peradeniya (UOP) Joint PhD Programme
TITLE:
Aging resistance of concrete incorporating calcined clay as supplementary
cementitious material against marine exposure
Brief Description:
Adopting supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to reduce clinker usage in cement has been the
most successful strategy to control greenhouse gas emission in building and construction sector to date. In
recent years, the emergence of calcined clay and integration with other SCMs have further enhanced
construction sustainability, due to the general availability of clay and high potential cement substitution rate.
In particular, flash calcined clay, manufactured by flash calcination for only a few tenths of a second, can
diminish up to 80% of energy required for Portland cement production. However, as a newer construction
material in the market with strong implications on sustainability, understanding the long-term durability
performance of calcined clay concrete manufactured using locally sourced clay is essential, yet an effective
and systematic method is extremely lacking. Herein, focusing on marine exposure condition where
combined deterioration mechanism may occur, the goal of this project is to develop a robust computational
framework for assessing the aging resistance of calcined clay concrete, so as to promote optimal design
using local source materials. In specific, four main objectives are: Mineralogical analyses on calcined clay
concrete pre-mixed with chloride and sulfate salts; Physics-based reactive transportation analyses on
calcined clay concrete under standalone deterioration mechanisms of progressive chloride ingress and
sulphate attack; Durability assessment on calcined clay concrete under combined chloride-sulphate attack;
and investigation on the influence of clay and blend compositions on the durability performance of calcined
clay concrete against marine exposure.
(07/09/2023)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 15th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar will be held on 06th September 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(22/08/2023)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "LEACHATE TREATMENT WITH STABILIZATION PONDS" by Prof. G.B.B. Herath will be held on 28thAugust 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(21/08/2023)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Using Smartphone Sensors’ Data to Predict the Travel Mode" by Dr. Muhammad Awais Shafique will be held on 24thJuly 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(11/07/2023)
Prof. Nimal Seneviratne Awards for Best Civil Engineering projects - 2022
Prof. Nimal Seneviratne Awards for best final year research projects in 2022
(E16) were presented at the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Event of the Civil Engineering Society (CES) held on 17th June. Balasooriya L.H.S.U. & Krishantha B.R.G.A.
(for Materials and Structural Engineering), Chandrathilaka T.R.S.J. & Jayawickrama R.M.C.D. (for Water and Environmental Engineering), and Kowsikan K. & Jayalakshan S.
(Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering for) received the awards.
(28/06/2023)
Final Year (E17) Research Proposal Evaluations
The departmental level evaluations of the final year (E17) research project
proposals were carried out on 27th June 2023 in the Department of Civil Engineering. The evaluations of 74 research proposals were conducted in several different venues by
eight panels, each comprising four academic staff members. The partial funding for final year projects is provided by Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC.
(26/06/2023)
Golden Jubilee of Civil Engineering Society, University of Peradeniya
The Civil Engineering Society (CES) of the University of Peradeniya commemorated
its 50th anniversary with a grand ceremony on 17th June 2023 held at the Prof. E.O.E. Pereira Theatre of the Faculty of Engineering with a full-day programme comprising
invited speeches, recognition of student achievements, seismic resilient building design challenge and awards presentations.
Prof. M.D. Lamawansa, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya graced the event with his presence and delivered a speech highlighting the opportunities and
challenges for the engineering graduates and the industry. Dr U.I. Dissanayake, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Prof. J.J. Wijetunge, the Head of the Department
of Civil Engineering also addressed the gathering and Prof. K.K. Wijesundara, President of the society delivered the welcome speech. Prof. S.B.S. Abayakoon and Eng.
N. Abeysuriya delivered insightful keynote speeches in a session moderated by Prof. K.D.W. Nandalal.
Founded in 1973, Civil Engineering Society of the University of Peradeniya is one of the oldest and the largest societies in the university system in the country.
The main objective of the Civil Engineering society is to bring the staff, the students and the industry to a common platform, and to achieve that goal, the society organizes
various activities, for example, industry visits, talks series, seminars, design challenges, field visits, community service, social events, and many more. Further, having both
the academic staff and the students as members is one of the unique features of this society.
Prof. Nimal Seneviratne Awards for the Best Civil Engineering Undergraduate Projects in 2022 were also presented on this occasion, with financial assistance for the projects
provided by Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC.
Another highlight of the event was the participation of over 50 representatives of the Civil Engineering Societies of the University of Moratuwa, University of Ruhuna, South
Eastern University of Sri Lanka, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and the Open University, who also took part in the inter-university earthquake resistant building model
design and testing challenge.
Photo credit: Engineering Students’ Publication Society, University of Peradeniya
(26/06/2023)
Three Minutes (3MT) Thesis Competition- Bronze Medal
Ms. S. Venuja, a Ph.D. candidate of DCE, won the Bronze medal (2nd runner-up)
in the prestigious “Three Minutes Thesis” (3MT) competition held on 20/06/2023, organized by the Young Scientists' Association of the National Institute of Fundamental Studies
(NIFS). The study is being carried out under a grant from AHEAD.
(25/06/2023)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Remote Sensing in Civil Engineering" by Dr. (Mrs) H. K. Nandalal will be held on 26thJune 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(16/06/2023)
The 4th session of the Research for Industry (R4I) webinar
The 4th session of the Research for Industry (R4I) webinar series organized by the Department-Industry Interaction Cell (DIIC) in collaboration with the Research Promotion Committee was held on 15th June 2023, 3 - 4.15 pm.
(16/06/2023)
Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Award- ICE,UK
The Paper titled “Advances in ground improvement using waste materials for transportation infrastructure” Authored by
Indraratna, B., Qi, Y., Tawk, M., Heitor, A., Rujikiatkamjorn, C., & Navaratnarajah, S. K. won the ‘Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya’ award for best two Overseas papers by
Institution of Civil Engineers, UK. The award will be presented at ICE Awards Ceremony in London.
(14/06/2023)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 14th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) will be held on 19th June 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(12/06/2023)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Engineering the Human Body" by Dr. (Mrs.) S. R. Herath will be held on 22ndMay 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(16/05/2023)
Visit of Head of the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, QUT
(25/04/2023)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 13th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) will be held on 24th April 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(10/04/2023)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Water resource development planning around tank cascade systems" by Prof. K. D. W. Nandalal will be held on 04th April 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(03/04/2023)
Volume 02 First Issue of "Insight" Research Magazine Released
The DCE is pleased to announce the volume 02 first issue of the "Insight" Research Magazine providing a glimpse of the department's wide array of high quality research by the academic staff and students. The e-magazine is available at:https://eng.pdn.ac.lk/civil/resources/insight.php
(24/03/2023)
Post of Temporary Instructors
Applications are called for the post of Temporary Instructor in the Department of Civil Engineering. Please hand over the following documents to the Office of the Department of Civil Engineering on or before 9th March 2023.
1. Application form (Available in the office of the Department of Civil Engineering)2. Grade Report
3. Curriculum vitae
As only a limited number of vacancies are available, those who have a GPA of 3.30 or above are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted applicants will be called for interviews.
The interviews will be conducted on 10th March 2023 through Zoom.
(24/02/2023)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Story of Ambalm" by Dr. A.G.H.J. Edirisinghe will be held on 27th February 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(21/02/2023)
Merit promotion to the Post of Professor - Dr. K.K. Wijesundara
(03/02/2023)
IABMAS Spaghetti Bridge Competition
(19/01/2023)
CES Talk Series - Towards Amine-Based CO2 Capture in Concrete
(19/01/2023)
CES Field visit to Anuradhapura Ancient Structures
(19/01/2023)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Concrete Cancer! Is it killing the concrete structure?" by Dr. (Mrs) C.K. Pathirana will be held on 23rd January 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(19/01/2023)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 12th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) will be held on 16th January 2023, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(10/01/2023)
Award for the Best Paper Presented at Annual Sessions - 2022 of the Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka
The paper titled “Effective Supplementation of Biochar in Alkali-activated Slag Production” authored by Ms. Harshani Egodagmage (UoP-RMIT PhD student), Dr. Hiran Yapa, Dr. Samith Buddika, Dr. Kate Nguyen (RMIT), Dr. Sathees Kumar Navarathnam (RMIT) won the Professor S.R. De S. Chandrakeerthy Award for the “Best Paper” presented at the Annual Sessions-2022 of Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka.
The formal presentation of the Gold Medal and certificates took place on 13th December 2022 at the Cimnnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo.
(22/12/2022)
Post of Temporary Instructors
Applications are called for the post of Temporary Instructors of the Department of Civil Engineering.
Please fill the Application form and upload the updated Curriculum Vitae, Grade Report and a photocopy of the National Identity Card on or before Friday, 23rd December 2022. Shortlisted applicants will be called for interviews.
(19/12/2022)
3rd Research for Industry (R4I) Webinar
The 3rd session of the Research for Industry (R4I) webinar series organized by the Department-Industry Interaction Cell (DIIC) in collaboration with the Research Promotion Committee was held on
30th November 2022, 3 - 4.15 pm.
(02/12/2022)
Continued Financial Support from Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC for Final Year Research Projects
The Department of Civil Engineering appreciates Tokyo Cement
Company (Lanka) PLC for continued financial assistance for Final Year Research Projects with an increased grant amount this year.
(29/11/2022)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Digitalisation of the Water Sector - Challenges and Opportunities" by Prof. Harsha Ratnaweera will be held on 28th November 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(23/11/2022)
Faculty Research Excellence Award/ Certificates of Commendation for Research Excellence
Eight academic staff members of DCE received ‘Faculty Research
Excellence Award'/ 'Certificates of Commendation for Research Excellence' at the Research Excellence Awards Ceremony for 2018, 2020 and 2022 held on 11th November at the EOE Pereira Theatre.
(16/11/2022)
IESL AWARD - 2022 for Best Paper - in the Journal "Engineer" during the session 2021/22
A paper titled "Comparative Study of the Wind Codes: An Application to Forty-Six Storied Wall-Frame Structure"
by Eng B Kiriparan, Eng (Dr) J A S C Jayasinghe, and Eng (Dr) U I Dissanayake received the IESL AWARD - 2022 for Best Paper by a Corporate Member - in the Journal "Engineer" during the session 2021/22.
It was awarded in the Inauguration Ceremony of the 116th Annual Sessions held on 14-10-2022.
(09/11/2022)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 11th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) will be held on 14th November 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(08/11/2022)
Civil Engineering Student Handbook 2022-2023, Department of Civil Engineering
The CE-Student Handbook was released on 27th September by the DCE. The handbook comprises comprehensive information regarding the CE degree programme, resources and opportunities offered through the department, and helpful information to students.
(08/11/2022)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Gaps in Pedestrian Crossing Studies" by Dr. W.M.V.S.K. Wickramasinghe will be held on 31st October 2022, from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm.
(27/10/2022)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Cementitious Materials" by Dr. Chathurani Chandrasiri will be held on 29th September 2022, from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm.
(20/09/2022)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 10th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) will be held on 19th September 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(07/09/2022)
Invited talk on “Experience of Engagement in International Grants - Acquiring and Execution” by Prof SB Weerakoon
Prof. SB Weerakoon delivered a session on "Experience of Engagement in International Grants - Acquiring and Execution" on 23rd August 2022 to the Department staff via Zoom platform.
The session was organised by the Research Promotion and Collaboration Committee.
(31/08/2022)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Soil Stabilization in Unsealed Road Pavements" by Dr. Dilan Robert will be held on 29th August 2022, from 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm.
(26/08/2022)
Launching of Web Interface - Student Welfare, Counselling and Career Guidance, DCE
A web interface for Student Welfare, Counselling and Career Guidance activities of the Department of Civil Engineering was launched on 1st August.
"This web interface hosted on FEeLS is a part of the initiatives and steps being taken by the Department of Civil Engineering to further strengthen the departmental level student welfare, counselling and career guidance particularly in view of the ongoing challenging conditions", said Dr MCM Nasvi, Coordinator of the Department's Student Welfare, Counselling and Career Guidance Committee.
(26/08/2022)
Second Issue of "Insight" Research Magazine Launched
The DCE is pleased to announce the second issue of the "Insight" Research Magazine providing a glimpse of the department's wide array of high quality research by the academic staff and students. The e-magazine is available at:https://eng.pdn.ac.lk/civil/resources/insight.php
(01/08/2022)
AutoCAD Workshop for Technical Officers
A series of hands-on training sessions on AutoCAD organized by the Staff Welfare & Capacity Building
Committee of the department was held on the 12th, 19th & 26th of July 2022 at the CAD laboratory of the
Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya.
Mr. Channa Jayawardane (Technical Officer, DCE)
delivered the session as the resource person and Ms. Achini Dassanaya moderated the session. This workshop
provided hands-on experience on computer-aided drawings starting from the elements of drawings to the
preparation of a building layout using AutoCAD software.
Participants were provided with computer facilities to get essential hands-on experience within the session.
(28/07/2022)
Invited talk on “How to manage and reduce stress”
An invited talk on the topic
"මානසික ආතතිය අවම කර ගනිමු" was delivered by Dr W.A.L. Wickremasinghe
(Former Consultant Psychiatrist at National Hospital - Kandy) to the non-academic staff members of the Department
of Civil Engineering as well as other departments of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya on 19th July 2022.
This event was organised by the Staff Welfare and Professional Development Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering.
(25/07/2022)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Socio-hydrology in Disaster Risk Management" by Dr. (Mrs) M. M. G. T. De Silva will be held on 25th July 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(21/07/2022)
An invited talk on ‘An Introduction to Mental Health and Counseling Students'
An invited talk on ‘An Introduction to Mental Health and Counseling Students’ was delivered by Dr Sayuri Perera, Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya for the academic staff members of the Department of Civil Engineering on 11th July 2022.
(15/07/2022)
A Coffee Table Book on Road Use by Dr. Jayalath Edirisinghe
We are pleased to announce the publication of a coffee table book titled ' අවදානමට පෙර අවධානයට ' by Dr. Jayalath Edirisinghe, Senior Lecturer of the Department, drawing our attention to different forms of danger present on our roads. This is an attractively composed 100-page book written in Sinhala, very effectively passing many important messages to the readers. This publication has been sponsored by HNB General Insurance.
(08/07/2022)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 9th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) will be held on 11th July 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(30/06/2022)
2nd Research for Industry (R4I) Webinar
2nd session of the Research for Industry (R4I) webinar series organized by the Department-Industry Interaction Cell (DIIC) in collaboration with the Research Promotion Committee will be held on 30th June 2022, 3 - 4 pm.
(29/06/2022)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Damping and Natural Period Evaluation of Tall RC Buildings using Ambient Wind Vibration Data" by Dr. H. A. D. Samith Buddika will be held on 27th June 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(27/06/2022)
A session on "Role of Engineers in Application of Water Safety Plans" organized by the Civil Engineering Society (CES) of the University of Peradeniya was successfully conducted at the Joint Research and Demonstration Center (JRDC) for water technology on the 8th of June at 5.00 pm with the participation of members of the CES.
(08/06/2022)
A session on "How to get the best out of Industrial training" organized by the Civil Engineering Society (CES) in collaboration with the Industrial Training and Career Guidance Unit (ITCGU)
(21/05/2022)
Ceremonial opening of the 'A. Thurairajah Conference Room' at Geotechnical Laboratory and Large-Scale Dynamic Actuator testing facility
(02/05/2022)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Time Discounting Concept for Route Choice Decisions" by Dr. Samal Dharmarathna will be held on 30th May 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(17/05/2022)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 8th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) will be held on 09th May 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(26/04/2022)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Urban Stormwater Management and Pathways of Contaminants to Surface Water" by Dr. (Mrs) W.C.T.K. Gunawardana will be held on 25th April 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(21/04/2022)
The Migara Rathnathunga Trust Awards for Industrial Training
Many congratulations to Mr NWAR Yasintha (E/15/409) of the Department of Civil Engineering for winning the award and certificate under the Civil Engineering category of The Migara Rathnatunga Trust Awards for Industrial Training for university undergraduates -2020/21 from among all engineering faculties in the country. The award will be presented at the forthcoming IESL Induction Ceremony to be held at the BMICH. We also wish to congratulate Miss SRMAKD Rajapaksha (E/15/414) and Miss AAD Sandamali (E/15/322) of the department for receiving merit certificates in the civil engineering category.
(01/04/2022)
4-Day Training Programme for 25 Engineers of Irrigation Department
A 4-Day Training Programme was conducted on finite element modelling of concrete gravity dams for 25 engineers of the Irrigation Department during 28th -31st March, 2022 in the CAD Laboratory of the Department of Civil Engineering. The programme comprised an overview of the theoretical aspects in the mornings and hands-on sessions in the afternoons and included structural as well as hydraulics and geotechnical aspects in the design of such dams. Dr Kushan Wijesundara, Dr Rasika Athapaththu and Dr Panduka Neluwala contributed as resource persons. The programme was coordinated by Dr Kushan Wijesundara together with Engineering Design Centre (EDC).
(01/04/2022)
Consultation with Industry Leaders
The Department-Industry Consultative Committee (DICC) meeting was held on 24th March 2022 from 2 pm to 5 pm on zoom with 25 leaders of the industry and senior engineers from both governmental and leading private sector organizations participating and providing their suggestions and feedback during the discussion session subsequent to the departmental presentations.
(28/03/2022)
Inaugural Issue of "Insight" Research Magazine Launched
The DCE is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural issue of the "Insight" Research Magazine providing a glimpse of the department's wide array of high quality research by the academic staff and students. The e-magazine is available at: https://eng.pdn.ac.lk/civil/resources/Research_Magazine/
(18/03/2022)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Experimental Modal Identification and Its Applications in Civil Engineering" by Dr. Dammika Abeykoon will be held on 28th March 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(11/03/2022)
Civil Engineering Research Club (CERC) in Collaboration with Civil Engineering Research Promotion Sub-Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya Presents 7th Research Seminar of Full-Time Postgraduate Students
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) will be held on 14th March 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(28/02/2022)
Knowledge Sharing Session on Writing ILOs & ILO-PO Mapping organized by the Department Accreditation Subcommittee was held for the department staff members
Date - 23rd February 2022
Time - 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Mode - Online
Agenda
| 11.00 – 11.05 | Opening remarks by Head, Department of Civil Engineering |
| 11.05 – 11.50 | Presentation on ILO Writing & ILO-PO Mapping by Dr. Deepthi Udakara, QA Cell, Department of Civil Engineering |
| 11.50 – 12.30 | Discussion |
| 12.30 | End of the session |
(23/02/2022)
Student event with University of Waterloo and University of Peradeniya
A student interactive session with University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and University of Waterloo, Canada was held on 18th February 2022 via online with the primary objective of facilitating interactions between students from both schools and identifying mutual areas of research interest specially with respect to water sector. Five students from the department joined the event. Opening remarks for the event was delivered by International Student Office representatives from both universities following the student activities of introducing the participants and discussing their research interests. The Canadian participants were especially enthusiastic about the ancient water management system in Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan students were excited with their hands on experience in some water related issues in the world.
(18/02/2022)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Sustainable Urban Mobility: Challenges in Planning and Formulation of Policies – a tale of three cities" by Dr. I.M.S. Sathyaprasad will be held on 22nd February 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(14/02/2022)
Establishment of Department - Industry Interaction Cell (DIIC) & Launching of Research for Industry (R4I) webinar series
The DIIC was established on 1st Feb 2022 to strengthen the relationship between the Department of Civil Engineering and the Industry leading to a mutually beneficial partnership.
Research for Industry (R4I) webinar series was launched on 10th Feb 2022 with active participation of eminent industry personnel, engineers and researchers.
(01/02/2022)
A Research Seminar (ONLINE) on "Use of multi-scale tools for understanding of complex biological wastewater treatment processes" by Dr. Lashitha Rathnayake will be held on 25th January 2022, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
(23/01/2022)
Field Visit to Dimbulagala Bikkhu Hostel Complex
At the request of District Secretary - Polonnaruwa, a team of experts from the Department of Civil Engineering volunteered to look into reported structural problems in the first floor slab of Dimbulagala Bikkhu Hostel Complex, as part of Department's outreach to the society.
(22/01/2022)
Post of Temporary Instructors
Applications are called for the post of Temporary Instructors of the Department of Civil Engineering.
Please fill the Application form and upload the Curriculum Vitae, Grade Report and a photocopy of National Identity Card on or before Tuesday, 08th February 2022
(22/01/2022)
A recent field-scale research study by Dr. Chamindu Deepagoda was published by American Geophysical Union as a "postcard"
GREETINGS FROM SRI LANKA !
Emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) from aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems inevitably has a major impact on global climate. Major efforts on monitoring and quantifying GHG fluxes are based on the measurements with eddy covariance and closed chamber techniques. The measured data are then used to calibrate the models that estimate global GHG budgets.
However, the measurements of GHG emissions are largely concentrated only in one part of the world, mostly in North America and Europe, whilst the low and middle-income countries in the Global South, including South-East Asia, remain largely underrepresented. Unfortunately, these countries have emerging environmental problems with increasing population and rapid changes in land-use patterns. Lack of funding for research, technical and technological incompetency, and political uncertainties are among the major factors leading to very limited measurements in these underrepresented countries. Consequently, the specific role of GHG emissions from these regions has been considerably downplayed in the global GHG budget.
(05/01/2022)