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Prof. C. S. Bandara

Professor

Prof. C.S. Bandara

Office Address:
Department of Civil Engineering,
University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka.

Biography

Prof. Chaminda S. Bandara is a Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya. He is the Coordinator of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the Faculty of Engineering. He received his BScEngHons degree in 2001, MScEng(Structural Engineering) degree in 2011 and PhD(Civil Engineering) degree in 2015 from the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya. He was a research fellow at the National Research Council of Sri Lanka from 2012 to 2014. He worked as a Civil Engineer in several national and international organizations in several countries for more than a decade. His research areas include metal fatigue, damage assessment of structures, structural health monitoring, blast effects on structures, disaster resilience of structures and sustainability aspects of structures.

  • PhD : University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2015)
  • MScEng : University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2011)
  • BScEngHons : University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2001)
  • Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, Sri Lanka
  • Chartered Engineer, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
  • Accredited Professional, Green Building Council of Sri Lanka
  • Metal fatigue
  • Damage assessment of structures
  • Structural health monitoring
  • Blast effects on structures
  • Disaster resilience of structures
  • Sustainability aspects of structures
    • Competitive Research Grant – 2025 of the NSF. RG/2025/EA&ICT/08. Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Decision-Making Framework for Maintenance of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures. Rs. 4,144,000.00 (2026-2028)
    • International collaborative research programme (NSF-NSFC) 2024. Grant No. ICRP/NSF-NSFC/2024/EA&ICT/03, Title: Robotic intelligent sorting recognition algorithm and system design for comprehensive utilization of construction solid waste. Rs. 4,749,200.00. (2024-2027)
    • University Research Grant, URG/2024/16/E (2024-2025)
    • Fostering Sustainable University-industry Techno-entrepreneurial Collaborations and Innovations in Asian Universities – FOUNTAIN Research Project, Erasmus+ Programme – Euro. 62,000.00 (2023 – 2026)
  • 2022 – To date: Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  • 2015 – 2022: Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  • 2012 – 2015: Research Fellow, National Research Council, Sri Lanka
  • 2008 – 2012: Senior Engineer, Six Construct Ltd., United Arab Emirates
  • 2007 – 2008: Senior Civil Engineer, MTHojgaard a/s., Sri Lanka
  • 2005 – 2007: Project Engineer, Taisei Corporation, Sri Lanka
  • 2004 – 2005: Project Engineer, Taisei Corporation, Republic of Ghana
  • 2003 – 2004: Project Engineer, Taisei Corporation, the Maldives
  • 2001 – 2003: Civil Engineer, KDL Construction Co., Lid., Sri Lanka
  • 2001 – 2001: Instructor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  • Corporate Member, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
  • Graduate Member, Institute of Civil Engineers, United Kingdom (ICE)
  • Accredited Professional, Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL)
  • Member of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
  • Member (Secretary of Sri Lanka Group) International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (IABMAS)
  • Associate Member, the Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka (SSESL)
  • Associate Member, the Institute of Certified Professional Managers Sri Lanka (CPM)
  • Research Awards – 2024 of the University Research Council (URC), University of Peradeniya (Received on 28th Aug 2025).
  • Recognition Award of Research Grant Recipients – 2024 of University Research Council (URC), University of Peradeniya (28th Aug 2025).
  • NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publications 2019 of the National Research Council of Sri Lanka (received on 27th May 2024).
  • Research Awards – 2023 of the University Research Council (URC), University of Peradeniya (Received on 29th Aug 2024).
  • Recognition Award of Research Grant Recipients – 2023 of University Research Council (URC), University of Peradeniya (29th Aug 2024).
  • Faculty Research Excellence Award – Certificate of Commendation, 2020 (Received on 11th 2022).
  • Faculty Research Excellence Award, 2018 (Received on 01st 2021).
  • Precedential Award for Scientific Publications, 2016 (received on 19th 2018).
  • NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publications 2015 of the National Research Council of Sri Lanka (received on 20th 2017).
  • NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publications 2014 of the National Research Council of Sri Lanka (received on 20th 2017).
  • Postgraduate Research Award 2016 (Engineering, Architecture and Surveying) of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (Received on 5th 2016).

Books:

Chaminda S. Bandara (2015), Fatigue damage assessment of steel structures and components – Improvements in stress life approach, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-64184-8.

Chaminda S. Bandara and Ranjith Dissanayake (2014), Blast effects on reinforced concrete cantilevered slabs, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-57311-8.

 

Refereed Journal Papers:

Sathyaras Udaya Sathya, Nader Naderpajouh, Chaminda S. Bandara, Mojtaba Mahmoodian, Ali Zolghadr, and Ranjith Dissanayake, (2025). Fragility Curves for Vulnerability Assessment of Railway Infrastructure Systems in the Face of Natural Hazards, Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 31(3): 03125001.

G.B. Dissanayake, A.J. Dammika, C.S. Bandara, J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe, P.B.R. Dissanayake, (2025). A novel mode-dependent nonlinear damping identification-based method for damage detection and localization: Development and application for concrete beams and bridges, Structures 80 (2025) 109900.

A.G.Y.M. Kumara, A.C.D. Pigera, N.A.I. Ayodya, J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe and C.S. Bandara (2025). Effect of initial imperfections on the seismic performance of thinwalled steel hollow piers: A numerical approach, Journal of the National Science Foundation Sri Lanka, 2025 53 (3): 259 – 272.

Abirami, T., Bandara, C., Yapa, H., & Dissanayake, R. (2024). Analysis of engineering performance of concrete comprising recycled crushed plastic waste and fly ash. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 08927057241306430. https://doi.org/10.1177/08927057241306430

R.G.S.S. Perera, J.H.A. Ruwanmali, T. Thevega, J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe, C.S. Bandara and AJ Dammika (2024). Thermal performance of glass facade under fire loading: a numerical approach. Journal of National Science Foundation Sri Lanka. Vol. 2024/52 (2), pp. 229 – 241. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v52i2.11732.

Rathnasiri, S. C., Jayasinghe, S. C., & Bandara, C. S. (2024). Simplified method for seismic vulnerability of plan irregular RC buildings using degree of irregularity. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Structures and Buildings, 177(12), 1018-1035. https://doi.org/10.1680/jstbu.23.00123

V. Somachandra, K. Sylva, C. Bandara, & R. Dissanayake (2024). Corporate Social Entrepreneurship (CSE) Model for the Construction Industry of Sri Lanka. Green and Low-Carbon Economy. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewGLCE42022122

T. Thevega, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, Everson Kandare, D.J. Robert, Chaminda S. Bandara, L. Shi and S. Setunge (2023). Evaluating Fire Performance of Glass–Polyurethane Composite for Sustainable Cladding via Numerical and Empirical Simulation. Polymers, 2023 Sep; 15(17): 3635.

Jenothan, M., Jayasinghe, J. A. S. C., Bandara, C. S., & Dammika, A. J. (2023). Performance evaluation of steel hollow box piers under bidirectional lateral cyclic loading to enhance the existing seismic verification framework. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 212, 108246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2023.108246

Chamath Ravindu Senevirathna, Chaminda S. Bandara and Sudath C. Siriwardane (2023). Numerical and Code-Based Investigation on the Impact of Corrosion on the Ultimate Compressive Strength of Steel Angle Members Using Thickness Reduction Method. CivilEng 2023, Vol. 4, pp. 506–521. https://doi.org/10.3390/civileng4020029.

Udari Gunarathna, Chaminda Senarathna Bandara, Ranjith Dissanayake and Harsha Munasinghe (2023). Tsunami-resilient building guidelines for Sri Lankan coastal belt: a critical review and consolidation based on significant institutional perceptions, International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, DOI 10.1108/IJDRBE-06-2022-0058.

M. Jenothan, J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe and C.S. Bandara (2023). Lateral behaviour and performance evaluation of steel piers under cyclic lateral loading. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Vol. 201 (2023), 107764.

Mayuranga, H. G. S., Navaratnarajah, S. K., Bandara, C. S., & Jayasinghe, J. A. S. C. (2023). Elastic inclusions in ballasted tracks–a review and recommendations. International Journal of Rail Transportation, 12(2), 253-280. https://doi.org/10.1080/23248378.2023.2170285

W.M.A.D. Wijethunge, A.J. Dammika, C.S. Bandara and J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe (2023). Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation for Lateral Distortional Buckling Behaviour of Steel-Concrete Composite Beams, ENGINEER – Vol. LVI, No. 02, pp. 23-35. The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.

Y.G.P. Erange, M. Jenothan, J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe, C.S. Bandara and A.J. Dammika (2023). Enhancement of the Lateral Performance of RC Columns Using Steel Jacketing: A Numerical Approach. ENGINEER – Vol. LVI, No. 02, pp. 51-64. The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.

T. Thevega, J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe, D. Robert, C.S. Bandara, E. Kandare, S. Setunge (2022), Fire compliance of construction materials for building claddings: A critical review, Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 361 (2022) 129582.

K. Shanthika, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe and C. S. Bandara (2022). Influence of slab system in transfer of lateral loads to reinforced concrete shear wall. ENGINEER. Vol. LV, No. 02, pp.111-123.

Sonali Abeysinghe, Chandula Jithmi De Zoysa, Chandana Siriwardana, Chaminda Bandara and Ranjith Dissanayake (2022). Integrating disaster resilience into green rating systems – a modification of the Sri Lankan green building rating tool. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, DOI 10.1108/SASBE-10-2021-0182.

W. D. I. V. Somachandra, K. K. K. Sylva, C. S. Bandara and P. B. R. Dissanayake (2022). Corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in the construction industry of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Construction Management. DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2022.2049489.

R.U. Jayasekara, G.S. Jayathilaka, C. Siriwardane, D. Amarathunghe, R. Haigh, C. Bandara, R. Dissanayake (2021), Identifying gaps in early warning mechanisms and evacuation procedures for tsunamis in Sri Lanka, with a special focus on the use of social media. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, DOI 10.1108/IJDRBE-02-2021-0012.

S. P. L. Madhumali, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, C. S. Bandara and A.J. Dammika (2021). Sensitivity analysis of Brinel hardness number to material properties of structural steel: a numerical study. ENGINEER. Vol. LIV(04), pp. 75-85.

Sonali Abeysinghe, Chamila Gunasekara, Chaminda Bandara, Kate Nguyen, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis (2021), Engineering Performance of Concrete Incorporated with Recycled High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)—A Systematic Review. Polymers Vol. 13, Issue 11, https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13111885.

S. Sivaram, J,A.S.C. Jayasinghe, C. S. Bandara (2021), Qualitative study on pile-up effect on hardness test by nan-indentation. ENGINEER – Vol. LIV, No. 01, pp. 47-55. The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.

H. M. S. C. Rathnasiri, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe and C. S. Bandara (2020), Development of Irregularity Index Based on Dynamic Characteristics to Quantify the Vertical Geometric Irregularities. ENGINEER – Vol. LIII, No. 01, pp. 41-51. The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.

Chamal Perera, Darshana Jayasooriya, Gimhan Jayasiri, Chameera Randil, Chaminda Bandara, Chandana Siriwardana, Ranjith Dissanayake, Sameera Hippola, Kamani Sylva, Thushara Kamalrathne and Asela Kulatunga (2020), Evaluation of gaps in early warning mechanisms and evacuation procedures for coastal communities in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, Vol. 11 No. 3, pp. 415-43. DOI 10.1108/IJDRBE-07-2019-0048.

D.K. Rathnayake, D. Kularatne, S. Abeysinghe, I. Shehara, T. Fonseka, S.D. Jayasooriya, W.G.C.T. Kamalrathne, Chandana Siriwardana, C.S. Bandara and Ranjith Dissanayake (2020), Barriers and enablers of coastal disaster resilience – lessons learned from tsunami in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, Vol. 11(2), pp. 275-288.

R. M. C. M. Rajapakse, K. K. Wijesundara, R. Nascimbene, C. S. Bandara, R. Dissanayake (2019), Accounting axial-moment-shear interaction for force-based fiber modeling of RC frames. Engineering Structures, Vol. 184, pp. 15–36.

G.P. Jayasiri, C.S.A. Siriwardena, S.S.L. Hettiarachchi, P.B.R. Dissanayake, C.S. Bandara (2018), Evaluation of Community Resilience Aspects of Sri Lankan Coastal Districts. International Journal on Advanced Science Engineering Information Technology, Vol.8(5), pp. 2161-2167.

D. M. A. D. S. Dinesh, D. P. L. A. S. D. Gunathilake, C. S. Bandara, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe (2018), Fatigue damage assessment of rail girders. The Journal of the Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka, Vol.17, pp. 110-112.

C. S. Bandara, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, and P. B. R. Dissanayake (2017), Variation of Mechanical Properties and Load Carrying Capacities of Reinforcing Steel Bars used in Sri Lanka. CIDA Journal, 2017, Vol. XV, pp. 40-48.

C. S. Bandara, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, P. A. K. Karunananda and U. I. Dissanayake (2017), Metals used in old Bridges in Sri Lanka and the Effects of their Material Properties on Capacity Estimations. ENGINEER, 2017, Vol. L, No. 03, pp. 9-17.

Ranjith Dissanayake and Chaminda Bandara (2016), Retrofitting of Damaged Bridges – the Sustainable Solution, International Journal of Urban Sciences. Volume 20, 2016 – Issue sup1, pp. 50-59. DOI:10.1080/12265934.2016.1138877.

Chaminda S. Bandara, Sudath C. Siriwardane, Udaya I. Dissanayake and Ranjith Dissanayake (2016), Hardness Based Non-Destructive Method for Developing Location Specific S-N Curves For Fatigue Life Evaluation. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol.10, pp.183-191.

Chaminda S. Bandara, Sudath C. Siriwardane, Udaya I. Dissanayake and Ranjith Dissanayake (2016), Full range S-N curves for fatigue life evaluation of steels using hardness measurements. International Journal of Fatigue, Vol. 82, pp. 325-331.

Chaminda S. Bandara, Sudath C. Siriwardane, Udaya I. Dissanayake and Ranjith Dissanayake (2015), Developing a full range S-N curve and estimating cumulative fatigue damage of steel elements. Computational Materials Science, Vol. 96, pp. 96-101.

Chaminda S. Bandara, Sudath C. Siriwardane, Udaya I. Dissanayake and Ranjith Dissanayake (2014), Fatigue failure predictions for steels in the very high cycle region – A review and recommendations. Engineering Failure Analysis, Vol. 45, pp. 421 – 435.

Chaminda S. Bandara and Ranjith Dissanayake (2013), The impact of the gigacycle fatigue on steel bridges. Key Engineering Materials, Vol. 569-570, pp. 246-253.

Chaminda S. Bandara, Sudath C. Siriwardane, Udaya.I. Dissanayake and Ranjith Dissanayake (2013), Fatigue strength prediction formulae for steels and alloys in the gigacycle regime. International Journal of Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing, Vol. 1 : 3, pp. 256-260.

Chaminda S. Bandara, Sudath C. Siriwardane, Udaya I. Dissanayake and Ranjith Dissanayake (2013), Analysis of code provided S-N curves, experimental S-N curves and important considerations for fatigue life evaluation of existing steel bridges. ICTAD Journal, Vol. 11, pp. 10-19.

Chaminda S. Bandara and Ranjith Dissanayake (2011), Behavior of cantilever slabs in a blast environment. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 6: 11, pp. 1561-1570.

 

Book Chapters:

K.G.D.I.H. Thilakarathnae, T. Abirami, W.A.R.U. Weragama, and C. S. Bandara (2025). The Influence of Polypropylene Plastic Aggregates on the Mechanical Properties of Normal and High Strength Concrete. Proceedings in Technology Transfer (PTT), Springer Nature Singapore, R. Dissanayake et al. (Eds.): ICRES 2025, pp. 88–100, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-9551-5

T. Abivarna, S. Mathushan, C.S. Bandara, J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe (2025). Experimental and numerical study on T-shaped welded steel plates. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore, R. Dissanayake et al. (Eds.): ICSBE 2024, LNCE 652, pp. 479-492, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-8301-7  

K.G.D.I.H. Thilakarathnae, T. Abirami, W.A.R.U. Weragama, and C. S. Bandara (2025). Shear Strength of Plain Concrete with Recycled Polypropylene Plastic Aggregates, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore, R. Dissanayake et al. (Eds.): ICSBE 2024, LNCE 652, pp. 493–506, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-8301-7  

T. S. Ukwaththa, S. M. S. N. Senanayake, G. Y. Jayasinghe, P. A. N. P. Pandipperuma, J. M. H. M. Upulwehera, M. C. Karunadasa, K. M. C. Tharupath, C. S. Bandara, and P. B. R. Dissanayake (2024). Sustainability of University-Industry Partnership: A Study of Asian Higher Educational Institutions and Innovative Collaborations. Proceedings in Technology Transfer, Springer, Ranjith Dissanayake, Guttila Yugantha Jayasinghe, Sujeeva Setunge, Dilanthi Amaratunga, Lasith Gunawardana and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.67-78. ISBN 978-981-97-5943-9, ISBN 978-981-97-5944-6 (eBook)

T. Abirami, K. G. D. I. H. Thilakarathna, W. A. R. U. Weragama, C. S. Bandara, H. D. Yapa, and P. B. R. Dissanayake (2024). Mechanical Properties of Green Concrete Containing Polypropylene Plastic Waste. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 517, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.117-130. ISBN 978-981-97-3736-9, ISBN 978-981-97-3737-6 (eBook).

T. Thevega, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, D. Robert, C. S. Bandara, E. Kandare, and S. Setunge (2024). Fire Performance of Polymer in Composite Materials for Building Claddings: A Numerical Approach. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 517, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.503-515. ISBN 978-981-97-3736-9, ISBN 978-981-97-3737-6 (eBook).

G. B. Dissanayake, A. J. Dammika, C. S. Bandara, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, and P. B. R. Dissanayake (2024). Experimental Investigation of Dynamic Behaviour of Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 517, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.581-594. ISBN 978-981-97-3736-9, ISBN 978-981-97-3737-6 (eBook).

H. G. S. Mayuranga, S. K. Navaratnarajah, C. S. Bandara, and J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe (2024). Effect of Grid Under Sleeper Pad on Shear Resistance at Sleeper–Ballast Interface. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 517, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.691-706. ISBN 978-981-97-3736-9, ISBN 978-981-97-3737-6 (eBook).

Udari Gunarathna, Chaminda Senarathna Bandara, Ranjith Dissanayake and Harsha Munasinghe (2024). Socio-Economic Vulnerability in Tsunami Devastations: A Critical Review Based on Galle City, Sri Lanka. Exploring the Unseen Hazards of Our World, IntechOpen, Mohammad Mokhtari (Editor). DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1006531.

S. C. Rathnasiri, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe and Chaminda S. Bandara (2023), Quantification of Degree of Irregularity in Mass Irregular RC Buildings Using Irregularity Index Based on Dynamic Characteristics. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 362, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.703-716.

M. Jenothan, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, Chaminda S. Bandara and Dammika Abeykoon (2023). Thin-Walled Hollow Steel Box Piers with Energy Dissipation Mechanism Under Bi-directional Cyclic Loading. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 362, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.29-46.

T. Thevega, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, Chaminda S. Bandara, D.J. Robert and S. Setunge (2023). Use of Recycled Glass in Non-structural Building Elements for Improved Fire Performance. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 362, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.509-518.

G. B. Dissanayake, Dammika Abeykoon, Chaminda S. Bandara, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe and Ranjith Dissanayake (2023). Damage Prediction by Using Nonlinearity of Damping. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 362, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.47-60.

H. G. S. Mauranga, S. K. Navaratnarajah, C. S. Bandara and J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe (2023). Influence of Recycled USP on Shear Behaviour of Railway Ballast: Experimental and Numerical Approach. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 362, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.231-244.

K. A. D. Sachintha, A. C. D. Pigera, and C. S. Bandara (2023). Structural Performance of Welded Joints—A Numerical Study. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 362, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.333-340.

S. U. Sathya, M. Mahmoodian, C. S. Bandara, N. Naderpajouh, and P. B. R. Dissanayake (2023). Fragility Prediction for Earthquake-Induced Embankment Failures Through Empirical Methods. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 362, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.519-538.

S. Venuja, S. K. Navaratnarajah, C. S. Bandara, and J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe (2023). Experimental and Numerical Study on the Shear-Strain Behavior of Ballast with Different Gradations. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 362, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha and Pradeep Gajanayake (Editors), pp.245-254.

T. Krishanthini, N. Prasanth and C. S. Bandara (2022), Comparison of masonry wall modeling approaches under in-plane monotonic load and cyclic load, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 266, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha (Editors), pp.37-52.

S.P.L. Madhumali, J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe, C.S. Bandara, A.J. Dammika (2022), Spherical indentation test to determine metal properties using representative strain concept: a review, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 266, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha (Editors), pp.53-68.

K. Jeyamohan, C. S. Bandara, J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe (2022), Vortex shedding induced fatigue analysis for high mast lighting towers, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 266, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha (Editors), pp.83-94.

M. Jenothan, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, C. S. Bandara, A. J. Dammika (2022), Lateral performance of thin-walled steel box column with replaceable energy dissipation mechanism, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 266, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha (Editors), pp.201-216.

H.G.S. Mayuranga, S.K. Navaratnarajah, C.S. Bandara, J.A.S.C. Jayasinghe (2022), Numerical simulation of energy absorbing rubber pads using FEM and DEM approaches – a comparative study, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 266, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando, Chaminda Konthesingha (Editors), pp.283-296.

U. I. Gunarathna, C. S. Bandara, P. B. R. Dissanayake (2021), Significance of sustainable urban planning and development in pandemic scenario, Covid-19: Social, economic and environmental perspectives in Sri Lanka. COVID 19: Impact, Mitigation, Opportunities and Building Resilience “From Adversity to Serendipity”, Perspectives of global relevance based on research, experience and successes in combating COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, Vol. 1, National science Foundation, Senaratne, R., Amaratunga, D., Mendis, S. & Athukorala, P (Editors), pp.415-424. ISBN 978-624-5896-00-4.

A. A. S. E. Abeysinghe, C. S. Bandara, C. S. A. Siriwardana, R. Haigh, D. Amarathunga, and P. B. R. Dissanayake (2021). Incorporation of Disaster Risk Reduction Mechanisms for Flood Hazards into the Greensl® Rating System for Built Environment in Sri Lanka. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 94, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando (Editors), pp.573-588.

W. K. D. Rathnayake, C. S. A. Siriwardana, C. S. Bandara, and P. B. R. Dissanayake (2021). Investigation of the Institutions Formed and Empowered from Disaster Risk Governance Policies: Case Studies from Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Maldives. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 94, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando (Editors), pp.341-352.

E. M. S. D. Jayasooriya, C. S. Bandara, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, and K. K. Wijesundara (2021). Ultra-Low Cycle Fatigue Failure Analysis of Steel Concentrically Braced Frames Using Non-Linear Fiber Beam Column Elements. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 94, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando (Editors), pp.561-572.

N. M. L. W. Arachchi, C. D. Abegunasekara, W. A. A. S. Premarathna, J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe, C. S. Bandara, and R. R. M. S. K. Ranathunga (2021). Finite Element Modeling and Simulation of Rubber Based Products: Application to Solid Resilient Tire. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 94, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando (Editors), pp.517-531.

R. M. D. L. Rathnayake, S. K. Navaratnarajah, C. S. Bandara, and J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe (2021). Low Fidelity Numerical Models for Evaluation of Subgrade Reaction: A Review. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 94, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando (Editors), pp.489-502.

S. Venuja, S. K. Navaratnarajah, C. S. Bandara, and J. A. S. C. Jayasinghe (2021). Review on Geosynthetic Inclusions for the Enhancement of Ballasted Rail Tracks. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 94, Ranjith Dissanayake, Priyan Mendis, Kolita Weerasekera, Sudhira De Silva, Shiromal Fernando (Editors), pp.459-468.

G. P Jayasiri, O. P. C Randil, G. M. C. A Perera, C. S. A. Siriwardana, P. B. R. Dissanayake and C. S. Bandara (2020), Important aspects of evacuation planing for the coastal communities in Sri Lanka. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 44, Ranjith Dissanayake & Priyan Mendis (Editors), pp.03-10.

H. M. S. S. Hippola, E. M. S. D Jayasooriya, G. P. Jayasirib, Chameera Randil, Chamal Perera, K. K. K. Sylva, A. K. Kulathunga, C. S. Bandara, C. S. A. Siriwardena and P. B. R. Dissanayake (2020), Gap assessment of warning and dissemination process of early warning system in coastal areas of Sri Lanka. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 44, Ranjith Dissanayake & Priyan Mendis (Editors), pp.36-44.

E. M. S. D. Jayasooriya, H. M. S. S. Hippola, C. S. Bandara, A. K. Kulathunga, K. K. K. Sylva, P. B. R. Dissanayake, G. P. Jayasiri, Chameera Randil, Chamal Perera, C. S. A. Siriwardana (2020), Gaps in the evacuation of people with special needs during coastal disasters in Sri Lanka. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer, Vol. 44, Ranjith Dissanayake & Priyan Mendis (Editors), pp.45-53.

  • Competitive Research Grant – 2025 of the NSF. RG/2025/EA&ICT/08. Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Decision-Making Framework for Maintenance of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures. Rs. 4,144,000.00 (2025-2028)
  • International collaborative research programme (NSF-NSFC) 2024. Grant No. ICRP/NSF-NSFC/2024/EA&ICT/03, Title: Robotic intelligent sorting recognition algorithm and system design for comprehensive utilization of construction solid waste. Rs. 4,749,200.00. (2024-2027)
  • University Research Grant, URG/2024/16/E (2024-2025)
  • Fostering Sustainable University-industry Techno-entrepreneurial Collaborations and Innovations in Asian Universities – FOUNTAIN Research Project, Erasmus+ Programme – Euro. 62,000.00 (2023 – 2026)
  • Strengthening University Enterprise Collaboration for Resilient Communities in Asia SECRA Research Project, Erasmus+ Programme – Euro. 65,000.00 (2020 – 2024)
  • Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Research Programmes Research Grant – LKR. 6,000,000.00 (2021 – 2024)
  • National Science Foundation COVID Call 2020 – LKR. 1,599,500.00 (2020 – 2022)
  • Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development Grant – AHEAD/DOR/63 – LKR. 40,000,000.00 (2019 – 2022)
  • Capacity Building in Asia for Resilient Education CABARET Research Grant/ Erasmus+ Programme – Euro. 64,500.00 (2017 – 2020)
  • University Research Grant, URG/2018/23/E (2018 – 2020)
  • Net Research Grant – Built environment curricula/ Asia (2016 – 2017)
  • JFE Steel Corporation & Saitama University (Japan) Grant, J. Yen: 2,500,000.00 (2015 – 2018)
  • National Research Council Research Grant –NRC/15/127, LKR. 5,000,000.00 (2015 – 2019)
  • National Research Council Research Grant –NRC/11/106, LKR. 10,000,000.00 (2012 – 2014)

  • Editorial Board Member/Reviewer

    • Reviewer, International Journal of Fatigue, ISSN: 0142-1123, Frequency: Monthly, Elsevier. Reviewer since 2014.
    • Reviewer, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, ISSN: 2212-4209, Frequency: Quarterly, Elsevier. Reviewer since April 2020.
    • Reviewer, Engineering Failure Analysis, ISSN: 1350-6307, Frequency: By-monthly, Elsevier. Reviewer since January 2021.
    • Reviewer, Progress in Disaster Science, ISSN: 2590-0617, Frequency: Quarterly, Elsevier. Reviewer since December 2021.
    • Reviewer, International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, ISSN: 1759-5908, Frequency: By-monthly, Emerald Publishing. Reviewer since Feb 2020.
    • Reviewer, Engineer, Journal of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, ISSN: 1800-1122, Frequency: Quarterly, IESL. Reviewer since June 2019.
    • Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, ISSN 1391-4588, Frequency: Quarterly. Reviewer since July 2019.
    • Reviewer, MDPI Journals: (1) Materials, (2) CivilEng, since December 2021.
  • Materials Science
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Structural Analysis
  • Design of Steel Structures
  • Disaster Management
  • Construction Management
  • 2021 to dateCoordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Engineering.
    2016 – 2020Coordinator of the Postgraduate Programme in Sustainable Built Environment; Coordinator of the Postgraduate Programme in Structural Engineering at the Department of Civil Engineering.

Damage Assessment of Structures (Major Projects):

Independent Assessment of Repairs and Rectifications to Segmental Concrete Lining – Upper Elahera Canal, (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2026.

Structural Condition Assessment and Repair and Retrofitting Recommendations of the Crescat Residencies, Colombo, 2025.

Structural Assessment and Retrofitting Design of the 5-storey JWA Building, Kandy, 2025.

Structural Retrofitting Design and Maintenance Planing Work, Lakvijaya Power Station, Norocholai, Puttalam, (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2025.

Load Test on 15.0 m Prestressed Bridge Beam at Central Expressway Project Section- 03, Pothuhera to Galagedara (PK-1C), conducted at ICC Precast Yard, Piliyandala 2024.

Investigation on inferior strength of grouts used in 3 post-tensioned beams and its effect on the overall performance of the beams, Central Expressway Project (CEP03) – Package D (3+090 km – 4+400 km) for K.D.A. Weerasinghe & Co. Pvt. Ltd., (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2024.

Investigation on corrosion of strands due to delay of grouting Central Expressway Project (CEP03) – Package D (3+090 km – 4+400 km) for K.D.A. Weerasinghe & Co. Pvt. Ltd., (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2024.

Investigation on possible damage of two PSC Bridge Beams hit by a vehicle Central Expressway Project Section 3 – Pothuhera to Galagedara for Thudawe Brothers Co. Ltd., (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2024.

Investigation of the soundness of walls affected by the failure of the top slab of the Box Underpass at STA. 03+112 (10.6 m x 4.8 m), Central Expressway Project (CEP03) – Package D (3+909 km – 4+400 km) for K.D.A. Weerasinghe & Co. Pvt. Ltd., (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2024.

Condition Assessment/Structural Integrity Assessment of the Two Storey School Building at CP/Wil/Kekalathenna Vidyalaya, Department of Engineering Services – Central Province, (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2024.

Structural Stability Assessment of the Renovated Building at Gregory Lake – Zone 4, Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council, (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2024.

Investigation of the foundation stability of oil tanks at Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Trincomalee tank farm, (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2024.

Investigation of the integrity of the Main Administration Building of the Rajarata University, (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2024.

Investigations of soundness of structures, Lakvijaya Power Station, Norocholai, Puttalam, (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2023 – 2024.

Preliminary study on the stability of a 5-storey building, Bandarawela, (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2023. 

Rectification design and construction consultancy, Bank of Ceylon Main Building, Kandy, (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2022 – 2024. 

Investigation of the condition of the roof structure of Sir James Peiris hostel building of the University of Peradeniya (as requested by the Vice Chancellor), 2022.

Preliminary Studies for Constructing Rural Pedestrian/Narrow-Vehicle Bridges for the Central Province, North Western Province, Sabaragamuwa Province, and Western Province for the State Ministry of Rural Roads and Related Infrastructure, (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2020-2021.

Preliminary study on cracks appeared on Jethawana Sthupa, Central Cultural Fund (team appointed by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka), 2021.

Study on the Change of the Badulu-Oya Aqueduct Structure of Minipe Canal System, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2020 – 2021.

Structural assessment of the old Kachcheri (District Secretariat) Building, Trincomalee, (for ECL-KEIOS Joint Venture), 2020.

Structural Assessment of student hostel multi-stored buildings at FMTC, Puliyankulama for the Department of Agriculture (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2019.

Retrofitting design of the roller-press building (steel building), Inzee Cement Pvt., Ltd., Puttlam (under ICB Pvt. Ltd.), 2019.

Renovation designs for Sir Bennet Zoysa Cultural Hall, Senkadagala Eksath Boudda Mandalaya, Kandy (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2019.

Structural Assessment of Factory Buildings and Structures, Best Pacific ltd., Makandura, Pannala (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2019.

Field investigation and testing on existing structures, Brandix textiles ltd., Makandura, Pannala (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2018.

Structural assessment of Bank of Ceylon – York-street building, Colombo, ICB Pvt. Ltd., 2018.

Structural Assessment of the Old Kachcheri Building, Jaffna, for the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development, (Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya), 2017.

Mechanical testing of welded connections, Uma-Oya Multipurpose Development Project, Andritz Hydro (Department of Civil Engineering), 2016.

Structural assessment of low-cost housing models for North & East of Sri Lanka, (Under Ministry of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs),  Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2016.

Investigation for reasons for cracks in the main building of Nuwara Eliya hospital project, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, 2016.

Condition assessment of factory buildings at Noritake Lanka Porcelain (Pvt) Ltd, Mathale, Sri Lanka, 2015.

Condition assessment of the Narahenpita railway bridge, Narahenpita, Sri Lanka, 2014.

Total review, retrofitting design and final dynamic monitoring of RCW Building, Holcim Gall, Sri Lanka, 2014.

Investigation of Effects on Cargills Building due to the Cooling Tower in the Adjoining Property, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2014.

 

 

 

 

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Guest Speaker: “Climate Smart Sri Lanka: Awareness to Action”, organized by Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC), 26th February 2026.

Moderator, Panel Discussion on Steel Vision for 2050 and Next Generation Safe and Resilient Infrastructure at the 16th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 13th December 2025.

Eng. Prof. EOE Pereira Memorial Oration 2024, “Structural Failures – Understanding the Root Cause”, organized by the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL), Wimalasurendra Auditorium, IESL Premises, Colombo, 13th September 2024.

Invited Speaker, Forensic Engineering on “Materials Failure Analysis”, organized by the GAP HQ, Colombo (20th June 2024) online.

Invited Speaker, Green Talk on “What is Green Building” organized by the Green Building Council Sri Lanka (06th December 2022) online.

Invited Speaker, Green Talk on “Green rating systems to measure the environmental performance of the built environment”, organized by the Green Building Council Sri Lanka (13th February 2022) online.

Resource Person/ Coordinator, Training Programme on Bridge Design as per Eurocodes, Organized by the Engineering Design Center for the Road Development Authority, online (January 2022 – May 2022).

Invited Speaker, the ninth webinar of “Green Talks” online talk series conducted by the students of the 2018/19 batch, Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University, 21st January 2022.

Distinguished Speaker at RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects Members: Sri Lanka) evening session on Green and Sustainable Architecture held on 14th Oct 2021.

Invited Speaker, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), Vietnam, online on 18th Aug 2021.

Invited Speaker, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, Eastern Chapter evening talk, on 19 Feb 2021 online via Zoom.

Invited Speaker, Engineering Symposium organized by the Department of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Maldives National University on 29th July 2019 at Male, the Maldives.

Visiting Lecturer, Master of the Science of Engineering Programme, the Open University of Sri Lanka (March 2020 – March 2021).

Resource Person, Strengthening and Developing the Sustainable Future through the Green Building Concept, Organized by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (for undergraduate students online on 9th May 2020, for academics on 27th May 2020 and for professionals on 5th June 2020).

Chairman / Moderator, Panel Discussion on Enhancing Infrastructure Research and Practices for Building Resilient Communities at the 9th International Conference on Building Resilience ICBR09, Bandung University of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia (January 2020).

Invited Speaker (Panelist) at the Panel Discussion on Achieving Sustainability through Disaster Risk Reduction in Critical Infrastructure, Special Session on Disaster Risk Reduction, ICSECM2019 – International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Kandy, Sri Lanka (Dec 2019).

Invited Speaker, The Civil and Structural Engineering Symposium of the Faculty of Engineering Technology, The Maldives National University, Male’, Republic of Maldives on 29th July 2019.

Resource Person, Workshop on “Working for a Healthier Tomorrow”, Organized by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka, 26th April 2018.

Resource Person (lecturer) and Course Coordinator for BETA – Construction Technology I & II, Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya (2018/2019 and 2019/2020 batches)

Speaker, Research Workshop for Undergraduates, Faculty of Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 21st December 2018.

Resource Person/Coordinator, Training Programme on Bridge Design as per Eurocodes, Organized by the Engineering Design Center for the Road Development Authority, Colombo, 26th May 2018.

Resource Person, Seminar & Workshop for Eastern Construction Development Consortium (ECDC), Organized by the Chamber of Construction Industry, Pasikuda, 9th – 10th March 2017.

Resource Person, Workshop on Green Construction & Sustainable Procurement, Organized by the Chamber of Construction Industry, Hambantota, 30th March 2016.

Resource Person, Associate Professional Training Programme of the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL), 2014 onwards.

 

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