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Prof. M.C.M. Nasvi

Professor

 

 

Office Address:

Department of Civil Engineering, 

University of Peradeniya, 

Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka.

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Biography

Prof. Nasvi currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Peradeniya (UoP), Sri Lanka. He earned his BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering with First Class Honours and three awards from UoP in 2009, and completed his PhD in Geotechnical Engineering at Monash University, Australia in 2014. Following his PhD, he worked as a casual research officer at Monash University from October 2013 to March 2014. Since joining UoP in 2015, Prof. Nasvi has expanded his research across various areas, including geopolymers, problematic soils, geopolymer-based soil stabilization, mix optimization for geopolymer concrete and soil stabilization, slope stability analysis, and the flow and mechanical behavior of well cement. He leads several ongoing Master’s and PhD projects and has secured multiple local research grants. With over 60 journal and conference publications covering his broad research interests, Prof. Nasvi has successfully supervised three PhD candidates, one MPhil, and seven Master candidates. He has received several prestigious accolades, including the Tier 4* Research Award 2024 under the Transparent Research Performance Scheme (UGC Circular 05/2018) from the UoP, the Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degrees (SUSRED) Award 2022/2023 from the National Science Foundation, and the Faculty Research Excellence Awards in 2018 and 2020 from the Faculty of Engineering, UoP. He serves on the editorial boards of several journals and regularly reviews for high-quality journals. His administrative roles have included: Coordinator of the Joint PhD Programme between RMIT, Australia and UoP (Sep 2018 – Mar 2024); Lecturer In-Charge of the Geotechnical Laboratory at UoP (Nov 2020 – Dec 2024); Coordinator of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at the Faculty of Engineering (Mar 2016 – Sep 2021); and Coordinator of the Postgraduate Programme in Geotechnical Engineering at UoP (Jan 2016 – Oct 2020).

  1. PhD : Monash University, Australia (2014)
  2. BSc Eng (First Class Honours): University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2009)
  1. Tier 4* Research Award 2024 in recognition of Excellence in Research in the Year 2024 based on the Transparent Research Performance Scheme (Tier 4*) stipulated in UGC circular 05/2018 – University of Peradeniya.
  2. Support Scheme for Supervision of Research Degrees 2023 (SUSRED Awards 2023) in recognition of the supervision on the PhD titled “Investigation of rice husk ash as a sustainable source material for blended low calcium fly ash-based alkali activated binders” – Presented by National Science Foundation (NSF), Sri Lanka.
  3. Certification of commendation for excellence in research at the Faculty Research Excellence Award for the year 2022 (FRE Awards 2022) – Presented by Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya.
  4. Faculty Research Excellence Award 2020 (FRE Awards 2020) – Presented by Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
  5. SD & CC Award – 2020 for best paper by an associate member in the journal “Engineer” during a session for the paper titled “Correlation among index properties, strength and compressibility parameters of pear soils in Muthurajawela region of Sri Lanka” – Presented by Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) at the ceremonial opening of the 114th Annual Sessions, 8th April 2021, BMICH, Colombo
  6. Faculty Research Excellence Award 2018 (FRE Awards 2018) – Presented by Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya.
  7. Merit award for scientific publications for year 2016 conferred by National Research Council – Sri Lanka
  8. Merit award for scientific publications for year 2015 conferred by National Research Council – Sri Lanka
  9. Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) and Faculty of Engineering International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (FEIPRS) for Doctoral studies in Civil Engineering from October 2010 – October 2013; awarded by Monash University, Australia.
  10. E.O.E Pereira prize for Structures (Third Year) – Presented by the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka at the General convocation held in February 2010
  11. E.O.E Pereira prize for Structures (Second Year) – Presented by the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka at the General convocation held in February 2010
  12. M. Amaratunga prize for Strength of Materials – Presented by the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka at the General convocation held in February 2010
  1. Member, the Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka. MIE(SL)
  2. Member, Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society
Full-time Appointments:
  1. Mar 2023 – To date: Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  2. Nov 2016 – Feb 2023: Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  3. May 2015 – Oct 2016: Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  4. Jan 2015 – Apr 2015: Temporary Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  5. Mar 2014 – Nov 2014: Senior Lecturer, Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College (CINEC) campus, Malabe, Sri Lanka
  6. Sep 2009 – Aug 2010: Temporary Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Casual/Visiting Appointments
  1. Nov 2020 – March 2021:Visiting Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
  2. Sep 2015 – Sept 2022: Visiting Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, Sri Lanka
  3. Oct 2013 – Feb 2014: Casual Research Officer, Department of Civil Engineering, Monash University, VIC, Australia
  4. Feb 2011 – Sep 2013: Teaching Associate, Department of Civil Engineering, Monash University, VIC, Australia
  1. Geopolymers
  2. Problematic soils
  3. Geopolymer-based soil stabilization
  4. Industrial by-products in construction applications
  5. Ground improvement
  6. Slope stability analysis
  1. Principal Supervisor:University Research Grant Year 2023 for a research “Novel One-Part Geopolymer Based Soil Stabilization for Expansive Road Subgrades”. Grant No: URG/2023/15/E [Grant Value: 452,980.00]
  2. Principal Supervisor: Full-time MSc Eng. research assistant Funded by the Postgraduate Programme in Civil Engineering 2021 for the project “Feasibility of using blended fly ash, rice husk ash and lime treated marginal soil for road construction in Sri Lanka”, 2021 – 2022 [1.4 Million Sri Lankan Rupees]
  3. Co-Supervisor: Full-time MSc Eng. research assistant Funded by the Postgraduate Programme in Civil Engineering 2022 for the project titled “Characterization and Development of an Optimized Stabilization Technique for Expansive Soils in the Central Province of Sri Lanka”. [1.92 Million Sri Lankan Rupees]
  4. Principal Supervisor:Research fund from Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC for the PhD research “Investigation of Rice Husk Ash as a Sustainable Source Material for Blended Low Calcium Fly Ash Based Alkali Activated Binders”, 2021 [One million Sri Lankan Rupees]
Completed Research Supervisions:
PhD Completions
Principal Supervisor: Ms. M.M.A.L.M. Maheepala, Thesis Title: “Performance of Geopolymer-based binders in improving expansive road subgrades”, 2025, Joint PhD Programme between RMIT, Australia and UOP, Sri Lanka

Co-Supervisor: Ms. J.A.N.N. Jayakodi, Thesis Title: “Prioritization model for road pavement maintenance fund allocation considering water pipes as a cross-asset”, 2024, Joint PhD Programme between RMIT, Australia and UoP, Sri Lanka

Principal Supervisor: Ms. K.S.D.M. Fernando, Thesis Title: “Investigation of rice husk ash as a sustainable source material for blended low calcium fly ash based alkali activated binders”, 2022, Joint PhD Programme between RMIT, Australia and UoP, Sri Lanka
MPhil Completions
Co-Supervisor: Ms. J.R.R.N. Jayarathne, Thesis Title: “Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Differently-Characterized Soils”, 2020.
Master Research Completions
Principal Supervisor: Ms. J. Sangeetha, Thesis Title (SLQF L10): “Strength assessment of marginal soil treated with blended rice husk ash based binders and stability of embankments incorporating these binders”, 2025.

Co-supervisor: Mr. A.M.S.N.Abeysinghe, Thesis Title (SLQF L10): “Characterization and Development of an Optimized Stabilisation Technique for Expansive Soils in the Central Province of Sri Lanka”, 2024.

Principal Supervisor: Mr. M. Ramanasundaran, MSc Eng., Thesis Title: “Adaptability of Eurocode 7 for the Foundation Design in Sri Lanka”, 2020

Principal Supervisor: Mr. M. Nithurshan, MSc Eng., Thesis Title: “Numerical simulation of load Settlement behaviour of pile-supported Embankment in soft soils”, 2020

Principal Supervisor: Mr. A.M.Z. Zimar, MSc Eng., Thesis Title: “Geotechnical Characterization of Muthurajawela Peats”, 2018. 2018

Principal Supervisor: Ms. S. Krishnya, MSc Eng., Thesis Title: “Stability Analysis of Colombo Katunayake Expressway using numerical Modeling”, 2018

Principal Supervisor: Mr. S. Gowthaman, MSc Eng., Thesis Title: “Numerical Simulation of Settlement Behaviour of Axially Loaded Piles and its Validation”, 2017.
On-going Research Supervisions:
Ongoing MPhils
Principal Supervisor: Mr. M.N. Nifal, Research Title: “Stability of expansive soil slopes stabilized with geosynthetics and soil stabilizing agents”, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya (UOP), Sri Lanka, [Dec 2023 – To Date].
Category Article
Peer Reviewed Journal Papers
  • Sangeetha, J., Nasvi, M. C. M., & Kurukulasuriya, L. C. (2025). Numerical Study on Slope Stability Analysis of the Embankment Constructed by Treating Marginal Soils with Rice Husk Ash Blended Binders. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 1-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40098-025-01233-3
  • A.M.S.N. Abeysinghe, L.C. Kurukulasuriya, M.C.M. Nasvi (2025). A comparative assessment of geotechnical performance, cost and carbon footprint of expansive soil treated with cement, lime and fly ash, Geomechanics and Geoengineering, https://doi.org/10.1080/17486025.2025.2477487

  • Jayakody, N., Robert, D., Navaratnarajah, S., Tran, H., Nasvi, M., Gunarathna, P., … & Setunge, S. (2024). Road maintenance optimization using a probabilistic approach calibrated with 15-year monitoring data. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2024.2439483

  • Maheepala, M. M. A. L. N., Nasvi, M. C. M., Robert, D. J., Gunasekara, C., & Kurukulasuriya, L. C. (2024). Mix optimization for expansive soil stabilized with a novel waste material-based geopolymerization approach. Canadian Geotechnical Journal. https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2023-0271

  • Jayakody, J. A. N. N., Nasvi, M. C. M., Robert, D. J., Navaratnarajah, S. K., Kurukulasuriya, L. C., Giustozzi, F., … & Setunge, S. (2024). Development of a Cross-Asset Model for the Maintenance of Road and Water Pipe Assets using AHP Method. Civil Engineering Journal, 10(2), 336-361. https://doi.org/10.28991/CEJ-2024-010-02-01

  • Fernando, S., Gunasekara, C., Law, D. W., Nasvi, M. C. M., Setunge, S., & Dissanayake, R. (2023). Long-Term Creep and Shrinkage of Alkali-Activated Concrete Incorporating Fly Ash and Rice Husk Ash. ACI Materials Journal, 120(5), 67-77. https://doi.org/10.14359/51738891

  • Maheepala, M.M.A.L.N., Nasvi, M.C.M., Robert, D.J., Gunasekara, C., Kurukulasuriya, L.C. (2023). Mix design development for geopolymer treated expansive subgrades using artificial neural network. Computers and Geotechnics, 161, 105534. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2023.105534

  • Fernando, S., Gunasekara, C., Law, D.W., Nasvi, M.C.M., Setunge, S., Dissanayake, R. (2023). Assessment of long term durability properties of blended fly ash-Rice husk ash alkali activated concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 369, 130449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.130449

  • Maheepala, M.M.A.L.N., Nasvi, M.C.M., Robert, D.J., Gunasekara, C., & Kurukulasuriya, L.C. (2022). A comprehensive review on geotechnical properties of alkali activated binder treated expansive soil. Journal of Cleaner Production, 363, 132488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132488

  • Fernando, S., Gunasekara, C., Law, D.W., Nasvi, M.C.M., Setunge, S., Dissanayake, R., Ismail, M.G.M.U. (2022). Investigation of the reaction mechanism of blended fly ash and rice husk ash alkali-activated binders. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 22, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43452-021-00349-6

  • Fernando, S., Gunasekara, C., Law, D.W., Nasvi, M.C.M., Setunge, S., Dissanayake, R. (2022). Engineering properties of waste-based alkali activated concrete brick containing low calcium fly ash and rice husk ash: A comparison with traditional Portland cement concrete brick. Journal of Building Engineering, 46, 103810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103810

  • Fernando, S., Gunasekara, C., Law, D.W., Nasvi, M.C.M., Setunge, S., Dissanayake, R., Robert, D. (2022). Environmental evaluation and economic analysis of fly ash-rice husk ash blended alkali-activated bricks. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 95, 106784.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2022.106784

  • Fernando, S., Gunasekara, C., Law, D.W., Nasvi, M.C.M., Setunge, S., Dissanayake, R., Ismail, M.G.M.U. (2022). Long-Term Mechanical Properties of Blended Fly Ash-Rice Husk Ash Alkali-Activated Concrete. ACI Materials Journal, 119(5). http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/51735954

  • Sangeetha, J., Dalshica, J., Nasvi, M.C.M. (2022). Development of Design Guideline for Deep Soil Mixing (DSM) to Stabilize Expansive Soils using Fly Ash as the Stabilizer. ENGINEER, 55(01), 123-132. http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v55i1.7494

  • Maheepala, M.M.A.L.N., Hewavitharana, R.L., Nasvi, M.C.M. (2022). Combined Effect of Temperature and Salinity on the Triaxial Mechanical Behaviour of Geopolymers: An Experimental and Numerical Study. ENGINEER, 55(01), 69-84. http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v55i1.7488

  • Fernando, S., Gunasekara, C., Law, D.W., Nasvi, M.C.M., Setunge, S., Dissanayake, R. (2021). Life cycle assessment and cost analysis of fly ash–rice husk ash blended alkali-activated concrete. Journal of Environmental Management, 295, 113140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113140

  • Fernando, S., Nasvi, M.C.M., Gunasekara, C., Law, D.W., Setunge, S., Dissanayake, R. (2021). Systematic review on alkali-activated binders blended with rice husk ash. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 33(9), 04021229. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003825

  • Zimar, A.M.Z., Nasvi, M.C.M., Jayakody, S. (2020). Geotechnical characterization of peats in Muthurajawela Region in the Western Coast of Sri Lanka. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 38, 6679-6693. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-020-01462-8.

  • Thirumakal, P., Nasvi, M.C.M., Sinthulan, K. (2020). Comparison of mechanical behaviour of geopolymer and OPC-based well cement cured in saline water. SN Applied Sciences, 2, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-3154-9

  • Nasvi, M.C.M., Krishnya, S. (2019). Stability analysis of Colombo–Katunayake Expressway (CKE) using finite element and limit equilibrium methods. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 49, 620-634. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40098-019-00357-7

  • Chenthan, T., Sharuja, S., Nasvi, M.C.M. (2019). Correlation among Index Properties, Strength and Compressibility Parameters of Peat Soils in Muthurajawela Region of Sri Lanka. ENGINEER, 52(04), 01-10. http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v52i4.7388

  • Haakeel, M.S.S., Ramzi, M.Z.M., Nasvi, M.C.M. (2019). Compressibility behaviour of peat reinforced with single and Multiple Deep Soil Mixing (DSM) columns. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 52(3). http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v52i3.7360

  • Gimhan, P.G.S., Nasvi, M.C.M., Disanayaka, J.P.B. (2018). Geotechnical engineering properties of fly ash and bottom ash: use as civil engineering construction material. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. LI: 49-57. http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v51i1.7287

  • Balinee, B., Disaanth, P., Nasvi, M.C.M. (2018). Comparison of salinity dependent mechanical behaviours of geopolymer and OPC: an application to CCS and oil/gas wells. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. LI: 13-20. http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v51i3.7301

  • Gowthaman, S., Nasvi, M.C.M. (2018). Three-dimensional numerical simulation and validation of load-settlement behaviour of a pile group under compressive loading. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. LI: 9-21. http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v51i1.7283

  • Gowthaman, S., Nasvi, M.C.M., Krishnya, S. (2017). Numerical Study and Comparison of the Settlement Behaviours of Axially Loaded Piles using Different Material Models. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. L – 02: 01-10.

  • Venuja, S., Nasvi, M.C.M., Mathiluxsan, S. (2017). Geotechnical engineering properties of peat, stabilized with a combination of fly ash and well graded sand. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. L-02: 21-27.

  • Dissanayake, T.B.C.H., Senanayake, S.M.C.U., Nasvi, M.C.M. (2017). Comparison of the stabilization behavior of fly ash and bottom ash treated expansive soil. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. L – 01: 11-19.

  • Subaha, A., Aarany, V., Nasvi, M.C.M. (2017). The combined effect of temperature and salinity on the mechanical behaviour of well cement. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. L – 01: 1-10.

  • Gowthaman, S., Krishnya, S., Nasvi, M.C.M. (2016). Effect of Salinity on Mechanical Behaviour of Well Cement: Application to Carbon Capture and Storage Wells. Engineer, Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka 2016, Vol. XLIX – 01: 21-29.

  • Perera, M.S.A., Rathnaweera, T.D., Ranjith, P.G., Wanniarachchi, W.A. M., Nasvi, M.C.M., Abdulagatov, I.M., Haque, A. (2016). Laboratory measurement of deformation-induced hydro-mechanical properties of reservoir rock in deep saline aquifers: An experimental study of Hawkesbury formation. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 77, 640-652. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2016.07.012

  • Nasvi, M.C.M., Rathnaweera, T.D., Padmanabhan, E. (2016). Geopolymer as well cement and its mechanical integrity under deep down-hole stress conditions: application for carbon capture and storage wells. Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 2, 245-256. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40948-016-0034-2

  • Nasvi, M.C.M., Ranjith, P.G., Sanjayan, J. (2015). A numerical study of triaxial mechanical behaviour of geopolymer at different curing temperatures: an application for geological sequestration wells. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 26, 1148-1160. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2015.08.011

  • Nasvi, M.C.M., Ranjith, P.G., Sanjayan, J. (2014). A numerical study of CO2 flow through geopolymer under down-hole stress conditions: Application for CO2 sequestration wells. Journal of Unconventional Oil and Gas Resources, 7, 62-70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.juogr.2014.01.002

  • Nasvi, M.C.M., Ranjith, P.G., Sanjayan, J., Haque, A., Li, X. (2014). Mechanical behaviour of wellbore materials saturated in brine water with different salinity levels. Energy, 66, 239-249. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2013.12.003

  • Nasvi, M.C.M., Ranjith, P.G., Sanjayan, J., Bui, H. (2014). Effect of temperature on permeability of geopolymer: A primary well sealant for carbon capture and storage wells. Fuel, 117, 354-363. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2013.09.007

  • Nasvi, M.C.M., Ranjith, P.G., Sanjayan, J. (2014). Effect of different mix compositions on apparent carbon dioxide (CO2) permeability of geopolymer: Suitability as well cement for CO2 sequestration wells. Applied energy, 114, 939-948. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.05.050

  • Nasvi, M.C.M., Ranjith, P.G., Sanjayan, J., Haque, A. (2013). Sub-and super-critical carbon dioxide permeability of wellbore materials under geological sequestration conditions: An experimental study. Energy, 54, 231-239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2013.01.049

  • Nasvi, M.C.M., Ranjith, P. G., Sanjayan, J. (2013). The permeability of geopolymer at down-hole stress conditions: Application for carbon dioxide sequestration wells. Applied energy, 102, 1391-1398. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.09.004

  • Nasvi, M.C.M., Gamage, R.P., Jay, S. (2012). Geopolymer as well cement and the variation of its mechanical behavior with curing temperature. Greenhouse gases: science and technology, 2(1), 46-58. https://doi.org/10.1002/ghg.39

    • Category Article
    Conference Papers
  • Sangeetha, J., Nasvi, M. C. M., & Kurukulasuriya, L. C. (2024). Strength and economic analysis of marginal embankment material stabilized with alkali activated geopolymers. 12th YSF Symposium, (p. 196), National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka.
  • Abeysinghe, A. M. S. N., Kurukulasuriya, L. C., & Nasvi, M. C. M. (2023, December). Strength, Swell, and Cost-Based Mix Optimization of Cement and Fly Ash-Treated Expansive Soils. In International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (pp. 675-690). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

  • Tharshsany S, Shagiththiya S, Nasvi MCM, Sangeetha J, Stability analysis of road embankment constructed by treating marginal soils with geopolymer based stabilizers, The 14th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2023 (ICSBE 2023), Kandy, Sri Lanka.

  • Mathumidah K, Lavanyan S, Nasvi MCM, Stability analysis of Colombo-Katunyake expressway embankment using fly ash stabilized soil as the embankment material, 12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2021 (ICSECM 2021), Kandy, Sri Lanka.

  • Nimesha KMD, Nissanka NANM, Nasvi MCM, Prediction of geotechnical properties of stabilized soil using fly ash based stabilizer systems, 12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2021 (ICSECM 2021), Kandy, Sri Lanka.

  • Fernando KSDM, Gunasekara C, Law DW, Nasvi MCM, Setunge S, Dissanayaka PBR, Development of blended fly ash-rice husk ash based alkali activated bricks: a sustainable alternative, 12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2021 (ICSECM 2021), Kandy, Sri Lanka.

  • Sangeetha J, Dalshica J, Nasvi MCM, Stabilizer design for deep soil mixing using fly ash to stabilize expansive soil, International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering 2020 (ICGE 2020), Colombo, Sri Lanka.

  • Jayakodi JANN, Navaratnarajah SK, Robert DJ, Nasvi MCM, Kurukulasuriya LC, Giustozzi F, Gunasekara C, Setunge S, Applicability of degradation prediction models for unpaved roads in Sri Lanka, International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering 2020 (ICGE 2020), Colombo, Sri Lanka.

  • Jayarathne JRRN, Deepagoda TKKC, Nasvi MCM, Smits K, Clough TJ, Thomas S, Elberling B, Modelling soil-gas diffusivity in aggregated porous media, Proceedings of the 7th International symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development 2019 (ACEPS 2019), Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

  • Fernando KSDM, Nasvi MCM, Gunasekara C, Law DW, Setunge S, Dissanayake PBR, Mix optimization of geopolymer mortar produced with low calcium fly ash in Sri Lanka, 10th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, 2019 (ICSECM 2019), Kandy, Sri Lanka.

  • Thirumakal P, Sinthulan K, Nasvi MCM, Triaxial mechanical behavior of well cement in saline water, 10th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, 2019 (ICSECM 2019), Kandy, Sri Lanka.

  • Gimhan PGS, Disanayaka JPB, Nasvi MCM, Suitability of fly ash produced at Lakwijaya coal power plant as a light weight embankment material, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, 2017 (ICSECM 2017), Kandy, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-955-589-210-0.

  • Balinee B, Disaanth P, Nasvi MCM, Salinity dependent mechanical behaviour of well cement: An experimental study, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, 2017 (ICSECM 2017), Kandy, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-955-589-210-0.

  • Nitharshan R, Nithurshan M, Nasvi MCM, Effect of fly ash on the compressibility behaviour of peat: An experimental study, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, 2017 (ICSECM 2017), Kandy, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-955-589-210-0.

  • Mathiluxsan S, Venuja S, Nasvi MCM, Krishinya S. Compressibility behaviour of peat stabilized with low calcium fly ash: An experimental study, The 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE) December 2016, Kandy, Srilanka, ISBN: 978-955-589-192-9.

  • Dissanayaka TBCH, Senanayaka SMCU, Nasvi MCM, Effect of low calcium fly ash (ASTM Class F) on the stabilization behaviour of expansive soil, The 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE) December 2016, Kandy, Srilanka, ISBN: 978-955-589-192-9.

  • Subaha A, Aarany V, Nasvi MCM, Effect of temperature on mechanical behaviour of well cement, The 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE) December 2016, Kandy, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-955-589-192-9.

  • Gowthaman S, Nasvi MCM, Krishinya S. Numerical simulation of settlement behaviour of axially loaded piles used for high-rise building, The 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE) December 2016, Kandy, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-955-589-192-9.

  • Nasvi MCM, Ranjith PG, Sanjayan J. Mechanical integrity of geopolymers under down-hole stress conditions: Application as well cement for CO2 sequestration wells, International Conference on Geo-Mechanics, Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources – IC3G 2016, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, September 2016, ISBN: 978-0-9953929-0-8.

  • Kajarathan S, Karthikan S, Nasvi MCM, Geopolymer as well cement and its mechanical behaviour with curing temperature, 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM), December 2015, Kandy, Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-955-589-210-0.

  • Nasvi MCM, Ranjith PG, Sanjayan J. Mechanical properties of geopolymer cement in brine: Its suitability as well cement for geological sequestration of carbon dioxide, 7th Asian rock mechanics symposium (ARMS 2012), Seoul, Korea, October 2012: ARMA 12-232.

  • Nasvi MCM, Ranjith PG, Sanjayan J. Comparison of mechanical behavior of geopolymer and class G cement as well cement at different curing temperatures for geological sequestration of carbon dioxide, 46th US rock mechanics/geomechanics symposium, Chicago, Illinois, USA, June 2012: ARMA 12-232.

    1. PhD Thesis, Engineering performance of waste material blended alkali-activated slag concrete, H.C. Egodagamage, University of Peradeniya, 2025
    2. Master Thesis, Effect of fines content on stress-strain and degradation behavior of rail ballast, Mr. J.A.A.L.Jayasinghe, University of Peradeniya, 2025
    3. Master Thesis, Prediction of end bearing capacity of rock-socketed bored piles using artificial neural networks, Ms. S. Shila Devi, University of Peradeniya, 2025
    4. Master Thesis, Modeling residual chlorine concentration in Kalmunai water supply network, Mr. M.M.M.Ajmal Faaique, University of Peradeniya, 2025
    5. PhD Thesis, Novel application of grid under sleeper pads to enhance the performance of ballasted rail tracks, Mr. H. G. S. Mayuranga, University of Peradeniya, 2024
    6. Master Thesis, Optimal Design of Prefabricated Timber Flooring System Based on Structural Performance, Mr. Thushyanthan Ananthalingam, RMIT University, Australia, 2024
    7. Master Thesis, Verification of optimum performance of ecofriendly fly ash based geopolymer bricks in Sri Lanka, Mr. K.K.G.P. Indula, University of Peradeniya, 2024
    8. Master Thesis, characteristics of cement sand blocks cast with rice husk ash and limestone crusher, Ms. C. Piruthevi, University of Peradeniya, 2024
    9. Master Thesis, Mechanical behavior of intact and jointed rocks exposed to different fire scenarios: An application to tunnel fires, Mr. Keelan Shale Cranfield-Brooks, Victoria University, 2024
    10. Master Thesis, 2D numerical investigation of mechanical effects of spatial distribution of woody vegetation on stability of forested roadside slopes in Sri Lanka, K.S.A.U. Pushpakumara, University of Peradeniya, 2024
    11. PhD Thesis, Development of High Strength Ambient Cured Fly Ash Geopolymer, Mr Mustafa Shamsah, Swinburne University of Technology, 2023
    12. Master Thesis, Colloid transport and colloid facilitated transport of heavy metals in saturated soil: An insight to CKDu problem in North Central Province of Sri Lanka, Ms. Banithy Balakrishnan, University of Peradeniya, 2023
    13. PhD Thesis, Structural Performance of a Steel Braced Battered Micropile Group, Ms. Rania Al-Taie, Swinburne University of Technology, 2022.
    14. Master Thesis, Seepage analysis in Kalawewa dam, Mr. S.P.M. Jayathilake, University of Peradeniya, 2021
    15. Master Thesis, Identifying potential of alkali-silica reactivity of aggregate in Sri Lanka using gel pat test, Mr. W.A.M. Madushanka, University of Peradeniya, 2020.
    16. Master Thesis, Field assessment and finite element modelling for soft ground improvement via vacuum-assisted preloading, Mr. W.M.T.S. Wijerathna, University of Peradeniya, 2019
    17. Master Thesis, Effect of pozzolanic reactivity of fly ash as a cement replacement material on the properties of roller-compacted concrete used for gravity dams, Mr. J.M.K.P. Jayasinghe, University of Peradeniya, 2019.
    18. Master Thesis, Load-settlement behaviour of shallow foundations on geomat reinforced clayey soil, Mr. G. Yasotharan, University of Peradeniya, 2019.
    19. Master Thesis, Study the flexural and compressive strength variation of roller-compacted concrete reinforced with basalt fibers, Mr. E.K.A.C.P. Ranasinghe, University of Peradeniya, 2019.
    20. Master Thesis, Evaluation of seepage condition of Randenigala Dam, Mr. W.D.J.V. Kumara, University of Peradeniya, 2017
    21. PhD Thesis, High-performance concrete comprising nano and micro-silica with fly ash, Mr. M.S.T. Priyadarshana, University of Peradeniya, 2016.
    22. MPhil Thesis, Damage detection and performance evaluation of ballast in rail tracks”, Mr. D.M.A.G.B. Dissanayake, University of Peradeniya, 2016.

    Editorial Board Member

    1. Environmental Geotechnics (2016 – 2018)
    2. Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources Journal (2022 – to date)

     

    Reviewer

    1. Journal of Cleaner Production
    2. Journal of Natural Gas Science & Engineering
    3. Journal of Building Engineering
    4. Construction and Building Materials
    5. Measurement
    6. Environmental Geotechnics
    7. Case Studies in Construction Materials
    8. Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-energy and Geo-Resources
    9. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
    10. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering
    Nov 2020 – Mar 2021
    Department of Civil Engineering, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
    • CVX9416 Geotechnical Design and Soil Structure Interaction [Postgraduate Level]
    Sep 2015 – Sep 2022
    Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, Sri Lanka
    • CE 53006 Soil mechanics & Engineering Geology II [Undergraduate Level]
     
    • CE 73004 Geotechnical Engineering Design [Undergraduate Level]
    Jan 2015 – to date
    Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
    • CE 308 Geotechnical Design [Undergraduate level]
     
    • CE 310 Geotechnical Engineering [Undergraduate level]
     
    • CE 522 Foundation Engineering [Undergraduate level]
     
    • CE 646 Foundation Engineering [Postgraduate Level]
     
    • CE6302 Advanced Foundation Engineering [Postgraduate Level]
     
    • CE 656 Problematic Soils & Ground Improvement [Postgraduate Level]
     
    • CE 6304 Problematic Soils & Ground Improvement [Postgraduate Level]
     
    • CE 6316 Forensic Geotechnical Engineering [Postgraduate Level]
    Sep 2018 – Mar 2024 Coordinator, Joint PhD Programme between Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia and University of Peradeniya (UoP), Sri Lanka
    Nov 2020 – Dec 2024 Lecturer In-charge (LIC), Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
    Jun 2016 – Oct 2021 Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya
    Jan 2016 – Oct 2020 Coordinator, Postgraduate Programme in Geotechnical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya

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