Dr. Chathurani Chandrasiri
Senior Lecturer
Office Address:
Department of Civil Engineering,
University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka.
Biography
Educational Qualifications
- PhD : Clarkson University, New York, USA. (2020)
- MSc : Clarkson University, New York, USA. (2020)
- BScEng : University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2011)
Research Interests
- Chemistry and microstructure of concrete (cement hydration, morphology and phase changes)
- Nano-technology and application in concrete (nano-silica, nano-clay and nano-limestone)
- Numerical modeling of chemical processes/reaction kinetics of cementitious material
- Sustainable concrete materials (uses of slag, fly ash, silica fume, recycled aggregate, geopolymer, etc.)
- Mechanical, durability and rheological performance of concrete
- Synthesize and/or formulate low CO2 footprint concrete material
- Chemical admixtures for concrete
Teaching Interest:
- Concrete Technology
Appointments
- 2021 – To date: Senior Lecturer (GII), University of Peradeniya
- 2020 – 2021 : Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Clarkson University, New York
- 2013 – 2020 : Research/ Teaching Assistant, Clarkson University, New York
- 2012 – 2013 : Design Engineer, National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Sri Lanka
- 2011 – 2012 : Temporary Instructor, University of Peradeniya
Memberships
Awards
Publications
- Chandrasiri, C., and Peethamparan, S. “Delineating hydration mechanism in sodium silicate activated slag and fly ash systems using dilute suspensions” – in preparation
- Chandrasiri, C., Li, Z., and Peethamparan, S. (2021) “Kaolinite clay for enhancing the properties of alkali-activaedslag and fly ash binder system”. 11th ACI/RILEM International Conference on Cementitious Materials and Alternative Binders for Sustainable Concrete, 7-10 June. 2021, Paris, France. ACI Special publication 349 (2021):711-724.
- Priyankara, B.A.A., Chandrasiri, C., De Silva, G. H. M. J. S.,”Utilization of recycled concrete aggregates in concrete”ASEPS-2021
- Chandrasiri, C., Yehdego, T., & Peethamparan, S. (2019). “Synthesis and characterization of bio-cement from conch shell waste.” Construction and Building Materials, 212(2019), 775-786.
- Hilton, B., Bawden, K., Winnebeck, K., Chandrasiri, C., Ariyachandra, E., and Peethamparan, S. (2019) “The Functional and Environmental Performance of Mixed Cathode Ray Tubes and Recycled Glass as Partial Replacement for Cement in Concrete.” Resources, Conservation & Recycling – 151(2019), 104451.
- Kumarappa, D., B. Chandrasiri, C., and Peethamparan, S. (2017) “Drying shrinkage in alkali-activated class C fly ash mortars and the mitigation methods”. 10th ACI/RILEM International Conference on Cementitious Materials and Alternative Binders for Sustainable Concrete, 2-4 Oct. 2017, Montreal, Canada. ACI Special publication 320 (2017):10.1-10.12.
- Chandrasiri, C., and Peethamparan, S. “Influence of Fine Particles on Strength and Autogenous Shrinkage of Alkali-Activated Slag Pastes.” In Proceedings of 96th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB),8-12 Jan. 2017, Washington D.C. USA. TRB:17-05184.
- Jayathilaka, S.T*., Chandrasiri, C., and Somarathne N. “New problems in old materials-The case of Victoria Dam” In Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Advanced Materials, Science and Engineering (ICAMSE), July 01-04, 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Chandrasiri, C.*, Jayathilaka, S.T., Pathiraja, P.M.D.D.B., and Somarathne N. “Retrospective Analysis of Victoria Dam” In Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURES), Vol: 16, Pg: 20, ISBN: 978-955-589-154-7, November 25th 2011, Kandy, Sri Lanka.