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Prof. Kushan Kalmith Wijesundara

Professor

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

Biography

Biography

Prof. Kushan Kalmith Wijesundara received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Peradeniya in 2003. He was subsequently awarded a prestigious scholarship by the University of Pavia, Italy, to pursue his postgraduate studies at the ROSE School.

He obtained his Master of Science degree in Earthquake Engineering in May 2005, with research focused on the shear strength of precast prestressed concrete hollow core slabs. In the same year, he commenced his PhD studies at the same institution. His doctoral research addressed the direct displacement-based seismic design of steel concentrically braced frames with RHS-shaped braces, together with the development of finite element formulations for brace elements to capture post-buckling behaviour. He was awarded his PhD in December 2009.

Following his doctoral studies, Prof. Wijesundara served as a researcher at the European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering, Pavia, Italy (December 2009 – May 2011), and later at BRGM, Natural Risks Division, Orléans, France (August 2011 – March 2012). From 2012 to January 2015, he served as a Senior Lecturer at the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine. He then served as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Peradeniya from January 2015 to April 2021. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, at the same university.

Prof. Wijesundara has published more than one hundred scholarly contributions, including international journal articles and conference papers. His research interests include force-based finite element methods, finite element modelling of structures under extreme loading conditions, the virtual element method, displacement-based seismic design, and advanced material modelling.

He serves as a reviewer for several leading international journals, including Engineering Structures, Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, Structures, and Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems. In addition, he has contributed as a consultant to numerous local and international projects in the areas of finite element modelling and structural analysis under dynamic loading. Furthermore, he has delivered invited speeches at various local and international forums and has served as a resource person in numerous workshops organized by professional bodies.

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Earthquake Engineering, Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia, University of Pavia, Italy (2005-2009)
  • Bachelor of Science of Engineering Specialized in Civil Engineering at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1999-2003)

Research Interests and Expertise

  • Force-Based Finite Element Formulation
    Development of advanced element formulations using the force-based finite element method for nonlinear analysis of frame structures, incorporating axial–moment–shear interaction effects.
  • Finite Element Modelling under Extreme Loading
    Numerical modelling of structural systems for both linear and nonlinear analysis under extreme loading conditions, including seismic, wind, impact, and blast loads.
  • Virtual Element Method (VEM)
    Application and development of the virtual element method for efficient analysis of complex geometries and continuum/structural problems.
  • Displacement-Based Seismic Design
    Development of direct displacement-based design methodologies for seismic-resistant structures, focusing on performance-based engineering principles.
  • Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics
    Analysis of structural response under dynamic loading, including seismic hazard assessment, response prediction, and vibration analysis.
  • Advanced Material Modelling (UHPFRC)
    Development of constitutive models to predict the nonlinear behaviour of Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC), including cracking, strain hardening, and post-peak response.
  • Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (October 2024 to Present)
  • Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (April 2021 to Present)
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, (January 2015 to April 2021).
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine, Malabe, Sri Lanka, (March 2012 to January 2015).
  • Researcher at BRGM (French Geological Survey), Natural Risks Division, Orleans, France, (August 2011 to March 2012).
  • Researcher at European Centre for Training and Researcher in Earthquake Engineering, Pavia, Italy (December 2009 to July 2011).
  • Instructor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (May 2003-December 2004).
  • Associate member of Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)
  • Member of the International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety- Sri Lanka Chapter (IABMAS-Sri Lanka)
  • NRC Merit Award (2025) for scientific research published in 2021
  • Best Paper presented at the Annual Sessions (2025), Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka.
  • URC Research Award 2024
  • NRC Merit Award (2024) for scientific research published in 2019_Paper 1
  • NRC Merit Award (2024) for scientific research published in 2019_Paper 2
  • Faculty Research Excellence Award for the Year 2022
  • President’s Award (2021) for scientific research published in 2018
  • Faculty Research Excellence Award for the Year 2020
  • Best Paper presented at the Annual Sessions (2020), Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka.
  • SD & CC award (2019) for best paper by an associate member in the Journal “ Engineer” by the Institution of  Engineers Sri Lanka.
  • President’s Award (2016) for scientific research published in 2014

 

Journal Articles:

  1. Raheem, S., Thamboo, J., Mallikarachi, C., Wijesundara, K., & Dias, P. (2026). Resilience of masonry infilled reinforced concrete school buildings in low to moderate seismic regions: case study of Sri Lankan schools. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 24(2), 1097-1123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-025-02337-0
  2. Peramuna, P. D. P. O., Venkatesan, S., Neluwala, N. G. P. B., Wijesundara, K. K., & De Silva, S. (2026). Dam Breach Parameters in a Cascade Dam Failure Based on a Regional and Site-Specific Seismic Response Analysis Approach. CivilEng, 7(1), 9. https://doi.org/10.3390/civileng7010009
  3. Raheem, S., Thamboo, J., Mallikarachi, C., Wijesundara, K., & Dias, P. (2025). Resilience of masonry infilled reinforced concrete school buildings in low to moderate seismic regions: case study of Sri Lankan schools. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 1-27. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-025-02337-0
  4. Raheem, S., Thamboo, J., Mallikarachi, C., Wijesundara, K., & Dias, P. (2025). Seismic fragility of masonry infilled reinforced concrete frames under in-plane loading: A hybrid experimental and numerical approach. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering, 58(4), 275-294. https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.1718
  5. Gunarathna, A. G. A. C., & Wijesundara, K. K. (2025). Shear Concentration in Shear Walls Immediately above the Transfer Floor in Tall Buildings under Seismic Loading. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 58(4). DOI: 10.4038/engineer.v58i4.7719
  6. Rathnayaka, M., Wijesundara, K., Gunasekara, C., Law, D. W., Karunasingha, D., & Lokuge, W. (2025). Integrating advanced data imputation techniques and machine learning models to develop a predictive model for compressive strength of geopolymer concrete. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 25(4), 1-33. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43452-025-01254-y
  7. Rathnayaka, M., Karunasinghe, D., Gunasekara, C., Wijesundara, K., Lokuge, W. and Law, D.W., (2025). Systematic Analysis of the Impact of Data Preprocessing Techniques on Machine-Learning Model Performance: A Case Study of a Compressive Strength Prediction Model for Geopolymer Concrete. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering (ASCE), 39(4): 04025051. https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCEE5.CPENG-6547
  8. Wijesundara, S., Hemachandra, T., Bandara, S., & Wijesundara, K. (2025). Investigation of the shear capacity of ultra high-performance fiber reinforced concrete beams using machine learning techniques. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2025.2521480
  9. Wijesundara S., Wijesundara K., Bandara, S., (2025). Machine learning approach for predicting the compressive strength of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC), Structures 75 (2025) 108704.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2025.108704
  10.  Peramuna, P. D. P. O., Neluwala, N. G. P. B., Wijesundara, K. K., DeSilva, S., Venkatesan, S., & Dissanayake, P. B. R. (2025). Enhancing 2D hydrodynamic flood model predictions in data-scarce regions through integration of multiple terrain datasets. Journal of Hydrology, 648, 132343. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.132343
  11. Sathurshan, M., Thamboo, J., Rossetto, T., Wijesundara, K., Mallikarachchi, C., Cels, J., … & Dias, P. (2024). Seismic retrofitting of masonry infilled RC buildings in low-to moderate-seismic regions: case study of typical Sri Lankan school buildings. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 22(13), 6447-6471. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-024-02010-y
  12. Weedagama, W.L.A.C.I., Koralegedara, N.H., Sanjeewa, R.A.L., Senaratne, A. and Wijesundara, K.K., 2024. Colored Interlock Blocks of Non-Traffic Grade–A Novel Approach Using Red Sand. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology, pp.1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-024-00472-6
  13. Peramuna, P.D.P.O., Neluwala, N.G.P.B., Wijesundara, K.K., Venkatesan, S., De Silva, S. and Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2024. Novel approach to the derivation of dam breach parameters in 2D hydrodynamic modeling of earthquake induced dam failures. Science of the total environment, 927, p.171505. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171505
  14. Bandara, S. and Wijesundara, K.K., 2024. Retrofitting Shear Critical Beams using Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC). ENGINEER, 57(02), pp.31-41. https://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v57i2.7648
  15. Rathnayaka, M., Karunasinghe, D., Gunasekara, C., Wijesundara, K., Lokuge, W. and Law, D.W., 2024. Machine learning approaches to predict compressive strength of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete: A comprehensive review. Construction and Building Materials, 419, p.135519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.135519
  16. Rathnayaka, M., Karunasingha, D., Gunasekara, C., Law, D.W., Wijesundara, K. and Lokuge, W., 2024. Mix design determination procedure for geopolymer concrete based on target strength method. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 24(3), p.192. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43452-024-01002-8
  17. Peramuna, P.D.P.O., Neluwala, N.G.P.B., Wijesundara, K.K., DeSilva, S., Venkatesan, S. and Dissanayake, P.B.R., 2024. Review on model development techniques for dam break flood wave propagation. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water, 11(2), p.e1688. https://doi.org/10.1002/wat2.1688
  18. Abeysiriwardena, T.M., Wijesundara, K.K. and Nascimbene, R., 2023. Seismic risk assessment of typical reinforced concrete frame school buildings in Sri Lanka. Buildings, 13(10), p.2662. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13102662
  19. Tennekoon Mudiyanselage, S., Wijesundara, K., Venkatesan, S., De Silva, S., Dissanayake, R. and Neluwala, P., 2023. Significance of construction sequence and the initial behaviour in concrete-faced rockfill dams. Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 25(2), pp.125-143. https://doi.org/10.1080/13287982.2023.2268288
  20. Balasooriya, L.H.S.U., Krishantha, B.R.G.A. and Wijesundara, K.K., 2023. Comparison of RANSE and LES for Wind Structural Interaction. ENGINEER, 56(03), pp.131-140. https://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v56i3.7610
  21. Herath, H.M.H.K., Jayaweerarathne, D.S., Wijesundara, R.S.S.A. and Wijesundara, K.K., 2023, July. Performance-based design method for bolted stiffened end-plate connection under monotonic loading. In Structures(Vol. 53, pp. 214-227). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2023.04.088.
  22. Sathurshan, M., Thamboo, J., Mallikarachchi, C., Wijesundara, K. and Dias, P., 2023. Rapid seismic visual screen method for masonry infilled reinforced concrete framed buildings: application to typical Sri Lankan school buildings. International journal of disaster risk reduction, 92, p.103738. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2023.103738
  23. Bandara, S., Wijesundara, K. and Rajeev, P., 2023. Ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete for rehabilitation and strengthening of concrete structures: a suitability assessment. Buildings, 13(3), p.614. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13030614.
  24. Cels, J., Rossetto, T., Dias, P., Thamboo, J., Wijesundara, K., Baiguera, M. and Del Zoppo, M., 2023. Engineering surveys of Sri Lankan schools exposed to tsunami. Frontiers in Earth Science, 11, p.1075290. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2023.1075290.
  25. Sathurshan, M., Thamboo, J., Mallikarachchi, C. and Wijesundara, K., 2023, January. Seismic fragility of lightly reinforced concrete school building typologies with different masonry infill configurations. In Structures(Vol. 47, pp. 1710-1728). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.12.014.
  26. Premarathna W.A.A.S., Jayasinghe J.A.S.C., Senanayake C.D., Wijesundara K.K., Gamage P., (2022), Failure prediction of solid resilient tyres due to kerb impact: A finite element modelling approach, Journal National Science Foundation, 50 (3), 625-637. http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v50i3.10593.
  27. Lamawansa Y., Hippola H.M.S.S., Wijesundara K.K., (2022), Effects of sectional kinematic constraints in fiber element formulations on the load-deformation response of reinforced concrete elements, Structural Concrete, 24(1), 906-936. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202200081.
  28. Premarathna W.A.A.S., Jayasinghe J.A.S.C., Gamage P., Senanayake C.D., Wijesundara K.K., Ranatunga R.R.M.S.K., (2022), Analysis of factors influencing on performance of solid tires: Combined approach of Design of Experiments and thermo-mechanical numerical simulation, European Journal of Mechanics / A Solids, 96, 104680. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechsol.2022.104680.
  29. Hippola H.M.S.S., Wijesundara K.K., Nascimbene R., (2022), Response of shear critical reinforced concrete frames and walls under monotonic loading, Engineering Structures, 251, 113483. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113483.
  30. Jayasooriya E. M. S. D. D., Indika W.U., Wijesundara K.K., Rajeev P., (2021), Equivalent viscous damping for steel eccentrically braced frame structures with buckling restraint braces, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 6, 216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-021-00503-2. 
  31. Premarathna W.A.A.S., Jayasinghe J.A.S.C., Wijesundara K.K., Gamage P., Ranatunga R.R.M.S.K., Senanayake C.D., (2021), Investigation of design and performance improvements on solid resilient tires through numerical simulation, Engineering Failure Analysis, 128 (2021) 105618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105618.
  32. Hippola H.M.S.S., Rajapakse R.M.C.M., Mihaylov B., Wijesundara K.K., 2021, A force-based fiber beam-column element to predict moment-axial-shear interaction of reinforced concrete frames, Structural Concrete, 22 (4), 2466-2481. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.202100262.
  33. Marta Del Zoppo, Kushan Wijesundara, Tiziana Rossetto, Priyan Dias, Marco Baiguera, Marco Di Ludovico, Julian Thamboo, Andrea Prota, 2021, Influence of exterior infill walls on the performance of RC frames under tsunami loads: Case study of school buildings in Sri Lanka, Engineering Structures, 234, 111920. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.111920.
  34. Hippola H.M.S.S., Wijesundara K.K., 2021, Force‑based finite element formulation for nonlinear behaviour of reinforced concrete frames, Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 6:48, https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-020-00413-9.
  35. Seneviratne, H. N., Perera, L. R. K., Wijesundara, K. K., Dananjaya, R. M. S., & Jayawardena, U. D. S. (2020). Seismicity around Sri Lanka from historical records and its engineering implications. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 53(2), 47-52. http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v53i2.7412
  36. Weerasinghe, D. R., Seneviratne, H. N., Kurukulasuriya, L. C., & Wijesundara, K. K. (2020). Seismic response of Sri Lanka using DSHA technique. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 53(2), 33-37. http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v53i2.7410
  37. Uduweriya, S. B., Wijesundara, K. K., Dissanayake, P. B. R., Susantha, K. A. S., & Seneviratne, H. N. (2020). Seismic response of Sri Lanka using PSHA technique. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 53(2), 39-45. http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v53i2.7411
  38. Dananjaya, R. M. S., Wijesundara, K. K., Seneviratne, H. N., & Dissanayake, P. B. R. (2020). Determination of response spectra for Sri Lankan cities using finite difference method. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 53(3). http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v53i3.7419
  39. Seneviratne, H. N., Wijesundara, K. K., Perera, L. R. K., & Dissanayake, P. B. R. (2020). A macro seismic hazard zonation for Sri Lanka. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 53(3).http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v53i3.7418
  40. Premarathna, W.A.A.S. Jayasinghe, J.A.S.C., Wijesundara, K.K., Gamage P., Ranatunga, R.R.M.S.K., 2019. High fidelity numerical simulation of non-pneumatic tire, Journal of Plastics and rubber – Sri Lanka, 18, 117-120.
  41. Al-Mashaykhi, M., Rajeev, P., Wijesundara, K. K., & Hashemi, M. J. (2019). Displacement profile for displacement based seismic design of concentric braced frames. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 155, 233-248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.12.029
  42. Rajapakse, R. M. C. M., Wijesundara, K. K., Nascimbene, R., Bandara, C. S., & Dissanayake, R. (2019). Accounting axial-moment-shear interaction for force-based fiber modeling of RC frames. Engineering Structures, 184, 15-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.01.075
  43. Jayasundara, H. M. A. D., Koliyabandara, S. M. N. H., & Wijesundara, K. K. (2018). Wind loads on tall buildings: A comparative study of the international wind codes and numerical simulation. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 51(3), 31-45. http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v51i3.7304.
  44. Wijesundara, K. K., Nascimbene, R., & Rassati, G. A. (2018). Evaluation of the seismic performance of suspended zipper column concentrically braced steel frames. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 150, 452-461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.09.003
  45. Wijesundara, K. K., Negulescu, C., & Foerster, E. (2015). Estimation of Modal Properties of Low‐Rise Buildings Using Ambient Excitation Measurements. Shock and Vibration, 2015(1), 173450.https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/173450
  46. Wijesundara, K.K., Nascimbene, R., Rassati, G.A., 2014. Modelling of different bracing configuration in multi-storey concentrically braced frame using a force based approach. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 101, 426-436. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2014.06.009
  47. Rajeev, P., Wijesundara, K.K., 2014. Energy Based Damage Index for Concentrically Braced Steel Frame Structures Using Continuous Wavelet Transform. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 103, 241-250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2014.09.011
  48. Wijesundara, K.K., Rajeev, P., 2012. Direct displacement based design of concentrically braced frame structures. Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 13 (3), 243-257. DOI:10.7158/13287982.2012.11465114      
  49. Nascimbene, R., Rassati, G.A., Wijesundara, K.K., 2012. Numerical simulation of a gusset plate connection to a RHS shape brace under quasi-static cyclic loading. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 70, 177-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2011.09.010
  50. Wijesundara, K.K., Nascimbene, R., Sullivan, T.J., 2011. Equivalent viscous damping for steel concentrically braced frame structures. Bulleting of Earthquake Engineering, 9, 1535-1558. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-011-9272-4
  51. Wijesundara, K.K., Bolognini, D., Nascimbene, R., Calvi G.M., 2009. Review of design parameters of concentrically braced frames with RHS shape braces. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 13, 109-131. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632460902813331  

 

Conference Papers:

  1. Wijesundara S., Abeykoon, I., Bandara S., Wijesundara, K., (2025). Experiemntal and Numerical Investigation of Shear Deficient Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) Jackets. Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka-Annual Session 2025, Colombo, Volume: 13.
  2. Wijesundara S., Bandara S., Wijesundara, K., and Rajeev, P., (2025). Experimental Investigation on Structural Strengthening of Shear-Deficient RC Deep Beams using Ultra High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC), 27th Australasian Conference on Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM27) 25-28 November 2025 – Melbourne, Australia.
  3. Wijeusndara, K.K., and Hippola, H.M.S.S., (2025). Response of Shear-Critical Reinforced Concrete Frames Using the Force-Based Fiber Frame Elements, 27th Australasian Conference on Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM27) 25-28 November 2025 – Melbourne, Australia.
  4. Wijesundara S., Hemachandra T., Gamage K., Bandara S., Wijesundara K.K., (2024), Innovations in Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) Structural Applications, Annual Session, Society of Structural Engineering, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 27th August 2024.
  5. Lamawansa, L., Wijesundara, K., Hippola S., and Rajeev, P., (2024), Mixed Fomulation for the Analysis of Shear Critical Reinforced Concrete Elelments, 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2024, Milan, Italy, 30th June -5th July 2024.
  1. Wijesundara, R.S.S.A., Wijesundara, K.K., Bandara, N.M.S.H. (2024). Compressive Strength Prediction of Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) Using Artificial Neural Networks. In: Dissanayake, R., et al. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment. ICSBE 2023. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 517. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3737-6_13
  1. Mudiyanselage, M.P.R.R., Wijesundara, K., Gunasekara, C., Law, D.W., Karunasingha, D. and Lokuge, W., (2024). Enhancing Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete Performance through Machine Learning: A Predictive Model for Compressive Strength and Workability Optimization. In Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste Management(p. 43). Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste Management. https://doi.org/10.14912/jsmcwm.t3rincs2024.0_43
  1. Balasooriya, L.H.S.U., Krishantha, B.R.G.A. and Wijesundara, K.K., (2023). Impact of Turbulent Kinetic Energy in Large Eddy Simulations in Wind and Structure Interaction of Tall Buildings. Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka-Annual Session 2023, Colombo, Volume: 13.
  1. Sathurshan, M., Thamboo, J., Dias, P., Rossetto, T., Mallikarachchi, C., Wijesundara, K. K., Cels, J., Baskaran, H., Baiguera, M., Marta DEL ZOPPO, (2023). Suitable Seismic Retrofitting Solutions for Yypical Masonry Infilled Reinforced Concrete School Buildings in Sri Lanka, SECED 2023 Conference: Earthquake Engineering and Dynamics for a Sustainable Future, Cambridge, UK.
  1. Hippola S., Lamawansa, Y., Wijesundara, K. K., Cels, J., Thamboo, J., Rossetto, T., (2023). Analysis of Shear-Critical Reinforced Concrete Frames Using The Force-Based Fiber Frame Element, SECED 2023 Conference: Earthquake Engineering and Dynamics for a Sustainable Future, Cambridge, UK.
  1. Dissanayake, L.N., Costa, D.S.T., Wijesundara, K.K. (2023). Application of Virtual Element Method for Plane Stress–Plane Strain Problems. 12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 266. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2886-4_1
  1. Peramuna, P.D.P.O., Neluwala, N.G.P.B., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., De Silva, S., Venkatesan, S. (2023). Development of a Digital Elevation Model Integrating Different Datasets for an Area of Mahaweli Basin, Sri Lanka. 12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 266. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2886-4_30
  1. Tennekoon, T.M.S., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., Neluwala, N.G.P.B., De Silva, S., Venkatesan, S. (2023). Significance of Construction Stage Analysis on the Initial Configuration of Concrete Faced Rockfill Dams. 12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 266. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2886-4_12
  1. Lamawansa, M.D.Y.N., Hippola H.M.S.S., Wijesundara K.K., (2021), Evaluation of Shear Critical Reinforced Concrete Element Behaviour using Different Numerical Approaches, Annual Session, Society of Structural Engineering, Sri Lanka, 30th August 2021.
  2. Tennekoon, T. M. S., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., Neluwala, N. G. P. B., Silva S De, Venkatesan S., (2021), Construction Stage and Seepage Analysis Incorporated in Two Dimensional Kotmale Dam Model, Annual Session, Society of Structural Engineering, Sri Lanka, 30th August 2021.
  3. Jayathilake, G.S.N., Wijesundara, K.K., (2021), Prediction of Wind Induced Response of Tall Buildings Using RANS Simulations, Annual Session, Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 13 August 2021.
  4. Jayasooriya, E.M.S.D., Bandara, C.S., Jayasinghe, J.A.S.C., Wijesundara, K.K. (2021). Ultra-Low Cycle Fatigue Failure Analysis of Steel Concentrically Braced Frames Using Non-Linear Fiber Beam Column Elements, ICSECM 2019. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 94. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7222-7_46
  1. Jayasooriya E.M.S.D., Bandara C.S., Jayasinghe J.A.S.C., Wijesundara K.K., (2020), Ultra-Low cycle fatigue behaviour of steel concentrically braced frames under extreme seismic loads, Annual Session, Society of Structural Engineering, Sri Lanka, 25th August 2020.
  2. Herath B.H.M.M., Wijesundara K.K., Amunugama A.R.M.H.B., (2020), Nonlinear numerical simulation of the seismic response of the Kotmale Dam, Annual Session, Society of Structural Engineering, Sri Lanka, 25th August 2020.
  3. Premarathna, W. A. A. S., Jayasinghe, J. A. S. C., Wijesundara, K. K., Ranatunga, R. R. M. S. K., & Senanayake, C. D. (2020). Performance Comparison of Solid Tires and Non-Pneumatic Tires Using Finite Element Method: Application to Military Vehicles. 13th International Research Conference General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. URI: http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/2955
  1. Premarathna, W. A. A. S., Jayasinghe, J. A. S. C., Wijesundara, K. K., Gamage, P., & Ranatunga, R. R. M. S. K. (2020). High-Fidelity Finite Element Modelling and Simulation of Solid Resilient Tire: Application to Forklift Solid Resilient Tire. In 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), Singapore, Singapore, 2020, pp. 1199-1203. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM45057.2020.9309818  
  1. A.K.M. Dharmasiri, A.J. Dammika, K.K. Wijesundara, P.B.R. Dissanayake, (2019), Invisible Damage Detection Framework Using Wavelet Neural Networks, International conference on Advances in Concrete Technology, Structural Engineering and Design, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 13 August 2019.
  2. M.S.D. Jayasooriya, D.W.U.Indika, K.K. Wijesundara, (2019), Equivalent Viscous Damping for Eccentrically Braced Frame Steel Structures, International conference on Advances in Concrete Technology, Structural Engineering and Design, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 13 August 2019.
  3. Negulescu, C., Wijesundara , K.K., (2019). ‘Energy-based seismic design: Needs of energy damage index values for serviceability and ultimate limit states for gravity design buildings?’, 7th International Conference of Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Crete, Greece, 24-26 June 2019. https://doi.org/10.7712/120119.7079.19379
  1. Hippola, H.M.S.S., Rajapakse, R.M.C.M., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., (2019). ‘Modification of force based fiber beam column element formulation to cater highly localized nonlinear behaviour’. 7th International Conference of Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Crete, Greece, 24-26 June 2019. https://doi.org/10.7712/120119.7210.20085
  1. Al-Mashaykhi, M., Rajeev, P., Wijesundara, K.K., (2019). Performance of steel concentric braced frames subjected to severe and moderate earthquakes. Australian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM25), Brisbane, Australia, 4-7 December.
  2. Koliyabandara, S.M.N.H., Jayasundara, H.M.A.D., Wijesundara, K.K., (2018). ‘Evaluation of Different Turbulence Models in Determining Wind Loads on Tall Buildings’, Annual Sessions 2018: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 14 August 2017, pp. 21-28.
  3. Hippola, H.M.S.S., Rajapakse, R.M.C.M., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., (2018). ‘Modification of Force Based Fibre Beam Column Elelment Formulation by Considering Section Level Equilibrium’, Annual Sessions 2018: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 14 August 2017, pp. 29-39.
  4. Jayasinghe, J.A.T.P., Rajapakse, R.M.C.M., Dayarathna, R.M.T.S., Wijesundara, K.K., (2018). ‘Investigation of the Shear Strength of Precast Prestressed Hollow Core Slabs: Numerical and Experimental Comparisons’, Annual Sessions 2018: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 14 August 2017, pp. 29-39.
  5. Jayasundara, H.M.A.D., Koliyabandara, S.M.N.H., Wijesundara, K.K., (2017). ‘Comparative Study of Diagrid System and Shear Wall System for Resisting of Wind Loads Using Different Design Approaches’, Annual Sessions 2017: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 14 November 2017, pp. 21-28.
  6. Koliyabandara, S.M.N.H., Jayasundara, H.M.A.D., Wijesundara, K.K., (2017). ‘Analysis of Wind Loads on an Irregular Tall Building Using Numerical Simulation’, 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 7–9 December 2017, pp. 139-149.
  7. Mashaykhi, Al. M., Rajeev, P., Wijesundara, K.K., (2017). ‘Seismic Design Methods for Steel Concentric Braced Frame: State of the Art Review’, Australian Earthquake Engineering Society 2017 Conference, Canberra, Australia, 24-26 November, 2017
  8. Rajapakse, R.M.C.M., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., (2016). ‘Force Based Linear Static Analysis of 2D Curved Tapered Timoshenko Beam Element’, International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulations (ICCMS), Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India, 27 June–1 July 2016, pp. 1252-1255.
  9. Dharmasiri, K., Wijesundara, K.K., Dammika, A.J., Dissanayake, P.B.R., (2016). ‘Dynamics of a 2D Curved Cantilever Timoshenko Beam Element Using Force Based Finite Element Formulation’, International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulations (ICCMS), Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India, 27 June–1 July 2016, pp. 1407-1410.
  10. Rajapakse, R.M.C.M., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, P.B.R., (2016). ‘Nonlinear Static Force Based Finite Element Analysis of Steel Euler-Bernoulli Beam Element Having Complex Geometries’, Annual Sessions 2016: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27 September 2016, pp. 51-57.
  11. Dharmasiri, K., Wijesundara, K.K., Dammika, A.J., Dissanayake, P.B.R., (2016). ‘Modal Characteristics of Arch Structures using Force-Based Finite Element Formulation’, Annual Sessions 2016: Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27 September 2016, pp. 39-44.
  12. Randiligama S.M.C.M., Jayathilake R.G.S.N., Wijesundara, K.K., (2016). ‘Applications of Finite Element Method in Structural Engineering, 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Kandy, Sri Lanka , 16th – 18th December, 2016. http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/12679 
  1. Bandara N. M.S.H., Bandara I. M. L. R., Wijesundara, K.K., (2016). ‘Numerical Simulation of Prediction of Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beam Using Total Crack Strain Model’, 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Kandy, Sri Lanka , 16th – 18th December, 2016. http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/12677 
  1. Susantha, K.A.S., Wijesundara, K.K., (2016). ‘Seismic Assessment Method for RC Elevated Water Tanks’, Peradeniya University International Research Session (iPURSE), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka , 4-5 November, 2016.
  2. Majeed Z.Z.A., Baskaramaharajah M., Wijesundara, K.K., (2016). ‘Finite Difference Approximation to Wave Equation to Simulate Sloshing of Ground Supported Tanks for Earthquake Loadings, 7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Kandy, Sri Lanka , 16th – 18th December, 2016. http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/12644
  1. Dananjaya, S., Wijesundara, K.K., Senevirathne, N., Dissanayake, R., (2015). ‘A Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Bedrock Profile on the Seismic Wave Propagation through Sri Lanka’, International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering (ICGE), Sri Lankan Geotechnical Society, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10-11 August 2015, 153-156.
  2. Dananjaya, S., Dissanayake, R., Senevirathne, N., & Wijesundara, K.K. (2014). Simulation of Bedrock Motion to Obtain PGA Values. In Randy R. Rapp & William Harland (Eds.), The Proceedings of the 10th International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction (I3R2) 20-22 May 2014. (38-41). West Lafayette, Indiana: Purdue University. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284315361
  1. Wijesundara, K.K., (2014). ‘Proposed Method for Estimation of Damping Ratio of a Structure Using Continuous Wavelet Transformation Method’, Peradeniya University International Research Session (iPURSE), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka , 4-5 July, 2014. http://www.dlib.pdn.ac.lk/archive/handle1/4680
  1. Marasingha J., Wijesundara K.K., and Dissanayake U.I., (2013). ‘Application of Incremental Dynamic and Pushover Analyses for Seismic Assessment of a Typical School Building in Sri Lanka’, 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 13-15 December, 2013.
  2. Marasingha, J., Wijesundara, K.K., Dissanayake, U.I., 2013. ‘Seismic Assessment of a Typical Two-Storey School Building in Sri Lanka’, Annual Sessions 2013:Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 23 September 2013, pp. 27-34.
  3. Wijesundara, K.K., Negulescu, D., Monfort, D., Foerster, E., 2012. ‘Identification of Model Parameters of Ambient Excitation Structures using Continuous Wavelet Transform’, 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (15th WCEE), Lisbon, Portugal, 24-28 September 2012. https://hal-brgm.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-00702060
  1. Wijesundara, K.K., 2012. ‘Application of Continuous Wavelet Transformation Method in Estimation of Model Properties’, 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE),13-15 December, Kandy, Sri Lanka. http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/9014
  1. Wijesundara, K.K., 2012. ‘Seismic Design of Steel Concentric Braced Frame Structures using Direct Displacement Based Design Approach’, 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE), 13-15 December, 2012, Kandy, Sri Lanka. http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/9015
  1. Wijesundara, K.K., Rassathi, G.A., Nascimbene, R., Bolognini, D., 2010. ‘Seismic Performance of Brace-Beam-Column Connections in Concentrically Braced Frames’, The Steel Conference of NASCC, Orlando, Florida, USA, 12-14 May, 2010. https://doi.org/10.1061/41130(369)85
  1. Wijesundara K.K., Bolognini D., Nascimbene R. [2010] “Numerical Simulation of a Gusset Plate Connection to a RHS Shape Brace under Quasi-Static Cyclic Loading” Papadrakakis M., Fragiadakis M., Lagaros N.D. (eds) “Computational Methods in Earthquake Engineering” 1st edition, Springer, New York, pp 177-199. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0053-6
  1. Wijesundara, K.K., Bolognini, D., Nascimbene, R., Corigliano, M., Lai, C.G., ‘Real Vs Artificial Accelerograms in Time Histories Analyses of Brace Frame Structures’, Italian National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Bologna, Italy, 28 June – 02 July, 2
  • University Research Grant (2025): Grant No. URG/2025/21/E: Design and Analysis of Shear Critical UHFRC Members.
  • University Research Grant (2023): Grant No. URG/2023/16/E: “Structural retrofitting using Ultra High Performance Fiber Reinforced (UHPFRC) jacketing.
  • GCRF University College London (UCL) Internal Small Grants (2019): ReSCOOL – Resilience of Schools to Extreme Coastal Flooding Loads.
  • Indo-Sri Lanka Joint programme (2017): Wireless Sensor in Network Distributed Detection Mechanism for Structural Health Monitoring in Civil Structures.
  • NRC Grant 2015 – NRC Grant No. 15-127: Damage Detection and Structural Assessment of Existing Steel and Concrete Structures in Sri Lanka with Emphasis on Connections and Support Details.
  • University Research Grant (2014): Grant No. URG/2014/21/E: Development of Seismic Verification Method for Elevated Water Tanks
  • Invited Speeches:

    Invited Speech on “Education, New Technologies and Opportunities in the Challenging Working Environment” at Question Time Session organised by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 26th March 2024.

    Speech on “Finite Element Analysis of Complex Structures for Extreme Loadings” at Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University of College London, 16th September 2023.

    Invited speech on “Response of Shear Critical Reinforced Concrete Elements” at Question Time Session Organized by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 30th May 2023.

    Invited Speech on “Safety Assessment of Concrete Structures” at Seminar organized by Sri Lanka National Committee on Large Dams, 30th June 2022

    Invited Speech on “Introduction to Eurocode 8: Seismic Design of Structures” at Question Time Session Organized by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27th September 2022.

    Invited Speech on “Pros and Cons of Finite Element Technique in Structural Engineering Applications” at Question Time Session Organized by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 08th October 2021.

    NERD 2020

    Keynote speech on “Analysis of Shear Critical Reinforced Concrete Elements using Force Based Finite Element with Distributed Plasticity” at International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Structures 2020 (ICMMS2020), Calicut, India 14th-15th July 2020

    Panellist for the discussion on codes for resilient Sri Lanka, NBRO Symposium, Colombo, 17th -18th December, 2019.

    Keynote speech on “Earthquake Risk Mitigation” at International Workshop on Advances in Disaster Risk Reduction (IWADRR), Sri Lanka Technological Campus, 22nd-24th November 2019

    Keynote Speech on “Numerical Simulations for Highrise Building Designs” at Seminar on “Vision for High Rise Buildings 4”, Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, 19th June 2019.

    Guest of Honor speech at Annual General Meeting-Rajarata Chapter-IESL-28th November-2017

    Keynote speech on “Applications of Computational Methods in Modelling and Analysis of Structures” at International Structural Engineering Conclave, Innovative Structures and Smart Buildings, Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 30th May 2016.

    Invited Speech on, “Myth and Fallacies of Finite Element Method in Applications of Structural Engineering” at Question Time Session organized by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27th August 2015.

    Invited Speech at Disaster Management Conference 2014, Ministry of Disaster Management, 24-26 September 2014

    Invited Speech on “Modelling and Analysis Using Finite Element Method” at Question Time Session organised by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27th August 2013.

    Invited Speech on “Modelling and Analysis Using Finite Element Method” at Question Time Session organized by Society of Structural Engineers Sri Lanka, Colombo, 27th August 2013.

    Invited speech at Taxila Central College, Horana on 28/10/2017.


    Workshop on “Seismic Design of Buildings” Organized by The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 17th March 2023

    Training programme on “Design of Concrete Gravity Dams” Organized by Engineering Design Centre, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 28th, 29th and 30th March, 2022.

    Workshop on “IESL-INSEE Knowledge Sharing Session” organized by the Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, 2nd 0f September 2019.

    Workshop on “Engineering Research” organized by the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 3rd 0f April 2019.

    Training programme on “Eurocodes for design, construction and quality assurance of buildings and highway structure” at University of Moratuwa, 30th March and 5th of May 2019.

    Workshop on “Earthquake Resilient Buildings for Sri Lanka” The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 26th November 2018.

    Workshop on “Earthquake Resilient Building Construction in Sri Lanka” , National Building Research Organization, Colombo, 09th October 2018.

    Workshop on “Build Our Research Culture as Engineering Academics” , organized by the Open University Sri Lanka, Colombo, 29th August 2018.

    Workshop on “Adoption of Eurocodes in Sri Lanka for Structural Designs” , The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 23rd July 2018.

    Eight Day Training Programme on “Bridge Design as per Eurocodes” organized by Road Development Authority, 14th-July 2018.

    Four day workshop on “Practical Finite Element Analysis – Concepts & Applications” Organized by Engineering Design Centre, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 20th, 21st October, 04th and 05th November, 2017.

    Workshop on “Research, Development and Innovation: Research and Development in Civil Engineering” , Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, 15th May 2017.

    Workshop on “Research and Development and Innovation” , University of Vocational Technology, 22nd March 2017.

    CPD Activity- IESL Rajarata Chapter “Design of Buildings for Seismic Loads in Sri Lanka” 10th February, 2016.

    Four day workshop on “Practical Finite Element Analysis – Concepts & Applications” at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 27th, 28th May, 03rd and 04th June 2016.

    One day workshop on “Research and Development and Innovation: Promoting Collaboration, Technology Transfer and Commercialization for National Development”, National Engineering Research and Development Centre, 22nd December 2016.

    Workshop on “Recent Advancements in Earthquake Engineering and Seismology in South Asian Countries” , NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, 9-10 August 2016.

    Workshop on “Design of Structures for Earthquake Loadings” , The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 5th July 2016

    Two day international seminar and workshop on “Presentation and Reviewing of the Draft Malaysian National Annex for EC8” , Institute of engineers, Malaysia, 9-10th February, 2015.

    Four day workshop on “Practical Finite Element Analysis – Concepts & Applications” at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 20th, 21st 27th and 28th March, 2015.

    Four day workshop on the title of “Practical Finite Element Analysis – Concepts & Applications” at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 14, 15, 21 and 22/March, 2014.

    One day workshop on the title of “Structural Analysis for Dynamic Loading” at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 26-27/March, 2011.

    One day workshop on the title of “Application of Finite Element Programs in Modelling of Structures” at Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, 29/May, 2011.

academic Supervision (completed)

PhD

  1. “Development of Standard Mix Design Procedure and Performance Guildline for Geopolymer Concrete” This thesis has been submitted to the University of Peradeniya as a partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (UoP-RMIT Joint PhD Programme), by Mr. R.M.P.P. Rathnayake, 2025 ( Main Supervisor).
  1. “Integrated Assessment of Cascade Dam Systems for Multiple Natural Hazards” PhD thesis This thesis has been submitted to the University of Peradeniya as a partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (UoP-RMIT Joint PhD Programme), by Ms. P.D.P.O. Peramuna, 2025 ( Co-Supervisor).
  1. “Seismic Analysis of CFR Dams Incorporating Material Deterioration and Construction Sequence” PhD thesis This thesis has been submitted to the University of Peradeniya as a partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (UoP-RMIT Joint PhD Programme), by Mr. T.M.S. Tennekoon, 2025 ( Main supervisor).
  1. “Energy Based Seismic Risk Assessment for Steel Concentric Barced Frame” PhD thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Construction Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, by Mustafa Al-Mashaykhi, 2025 (Co-Supervisor).

MPhil

  1. “Numerical Simulation of Earthquake Induced Ground Response in Sri Lanka” MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. R.M.S. Dananjaya, 2015 (Co-supervisor).
  1. “Finite element formulation of a line element accounting for the moment-shear interaction of reinforced concrete beams and columns”, MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. R. M. C. M. Rajapakse, 2018 (Principle Supervisor).
  1. “Computational Optimization of the Line Element Formulation Accounting for Axial Force – Bending Moment – Shear Force Interaction of Reinforced Concrete Frames and Walls” MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. H. M. S. S. Hippola, 2020 (Principle Supervisor).
  1. “Ultra-Low Cycle Fatigue Failure Analysis of Steel Concentrically Braced Frames Using Non Linear Fiber Beam Column Elements”, MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. E.M.S.D. Jayasooriya, 2020 (Principle Supervisor).
  1. “Enhancing the performance of solid resilient tires using finite element analysis”, MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. W. A. A. S. Premarathna, 2021 (Co-supervisor).
  1. “Post-Peak behaviour of reinforced concrete elements” MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. M.D.Y.N. Lamawansa, 2022 (Principle Supervisor).
  1. “Retrofitting of Shear Critical Reinforced Concrete deep Beams using Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)” MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. R.S.S.A. Wijesundara, 2025 (Principle Supervisor).
  1. “Structural Reliability of Masonry Infill Strut Models to the Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Buildings” MPhil thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka by Mr. M.A.C.S. Raheem, 2025 (Co Supervisor).

MSc

  1. “Life Cycle Analysis at Low Cycle Fatigue on Concentrically Braced Steel Frame Structures with RHS Shape Braces” Master Thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Earthquake Engineering, Institute of Advanced Studies, ROSE School, Pavia, Italy, Miss S. Santagati, 2010 ( Co-supervisor).
  2. “Seismic Assessment of Typical School Building in Sri Lanka” Master Thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. M.M.J.K. Marasingha, 2013 (Co-supervisor).
  3. “Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Macrozonation in Sri Lanka” Master Thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. By Mr. R.B.S.B. Uduweriya, 2014 (Co-supervisor).
  4. “Performance of precast prestressed concrete beam-column connections under lateral loading”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss. M.K.L.K. Basnayake, 2017 (Principle Supervisor).
  5. “Performance based design method for bolted stiffened end plate connection under monotonic loading”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss. M. H. K. Herath, 2017 (Principle Supervisor).
  6. “Seismic performance of concentric bracing arrangement”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, by Mr. Lavan, 2017 (Principle Supervisor).
  7. “Fluid-Structure Interaction Response of Victoria Dam under an Earthquake Loading”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by A.R.M.H.B. Amunugama, 2017 (Principle Supervisor).
  8. “Seismic Risk Assessment of Typical Three Storey Reinforced Concrete School Buildings in Sri Lanka”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. A. T. M. Abeysiriwardena, 2018 (Principle Supervisor).
  9. “Fluid structure interaction response of Kotmale dam under earthquake loading” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss. B.H.M.M. Herath, 2019 (Principle Supervisor).
  10. “Shape optimization of tall buildings to mitigate wind induced effects using computational fluid dynamics” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss. R.G.S.N. Jayathilake, 2020 (Principle Supervisor).
  11. “Performance of tall telecommunication steel towers under seismic loading conditions” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. D.M.D.J Nishantha, 2021 (Principle Supervisor).
  12. “Response of rectangular frame mounted elevated water tanks under seismic loading” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr P. P. N. Kumara, 2022 (Principle Supervisor).
  13. “Seismic assessment of typical hospital buildings in Sri Lanka using fragility curve” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. K.H.N.J. Ariyasena, 2022 (Principle Supervisor).
  14. “Direct Displacement Based Design of tall reinforced concrete wall building for seismic loading including Higher modes effect”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr. W.J.M.D.A. Sanjeewa, 2022 (Principle Supervisor).
  15. “Seismic response of typical concrete bridge structures with Circular Twin column piers”, Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr P. A. I. Laknatha, 2022 (Principle Supervisor).
  1. “Investigation of stress concentration on shear walls at transfer structure of high rise buildings” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss. S.M. Hemachandra, 2022 (Principle Supervisor).
  1. “Seismic vulnerability assessment of masonry infilled reinforced concrete school building frames in Sri Lanka”, Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Structural Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka by Mr Mathavanayakam Sathurshan, 2022 (Co-supervisor).
  1. “Comparative study of intze type water retaining structures with analysis of integrated response” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr M.W.R.C. SILVA, 2022 (Principle Supervisor).
  1. “Performance based seismic assessment of school building in Sri Lanka” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Miss L.K.Basnayake, 2023 (Principle Supervisor).
  1. “Assessment of typical sri Lankan school building behaviour against blasting load” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr N.L. Dissanayake, 2024 (Principle Supervisor).
  1. “Optimization of reinforcement for bonded post-tention flat plate system under lateral loads” Master thesis submitted to fulfilment of Master Degree in Structural Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka by Mr Samarathunga Pathiranage Indika Ishantha Wijerathna, 2024 (Principle Supervisor).

  • Construction of a metal scaffold for the main spire of the Milan cathedral: analysis, modeling, assessment and dynamic identification (2010), Report for Studio Calvi s.r.l. Engineering Consulting, Pavia, Italy.

    Peer review of Pylons of 1.6 km long “GUAYAQUIL SUSPENSION BRIDGE (2010), Report for Studio Calvi s.r.l. Engineering Consulting, Pavia, Italy.

    Nonlinear finite element modelling of precast column-to-foundation connection for the assessment of the performance under the quasi-static cyclic loading (2011), Research report, European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering (EUCENTRE), Pavia, Italy.

    Pushover Analysis of Wooden Frames under CASE Project (2011) Research report, L’Aquila il Progetto C.A.S.E.( CASE Project after L’Aquila Earthquake in Italy), European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering (EUCENTRE), Pavia, Italy.

    Peer review of Proposed Dry Dock Gate (2011), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Dock Yard Pvt Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

    Checking the Strength of Existing Concrete Structure at Old Laxapana Power Station (2013), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

    Development of Seismic Hazard Map for Sri Lanka (2014), Research Report, Disaster Management Centre, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

    Peer Review of 39 storey Blue Star Apartment Building at Rajagiriya (2017), U and D Engineering Consultants (PVT), for Deepal Wickramasinghe Associates.

    Comprehensive Structural Assessment of the Old Kachcheri Building in Jaffna (2017), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for The Strategic City Development Project, Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development.

    Condition Assessment of Rajagiriya Flyover: Spanish Flyover Project (2018), for Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka.

    Monitoring and Condition Assessment of Rajagiriya Flyover: Spanish Flyover Project (2018), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Road Development Authority.

    Structural Assessment of Gadaladeniya Rajamaha Vihara Image House in relation to proposed roof construction (2018), Engineering Design Centre, University of Peradeniya, for Central Cultural Fund (CCF)

    Review of Tuned Mass Dampers Design for Footbridge FB01 in Colombo Port City Development Project (2019)”, USEC Consultants Pvt. Ltd, for Surbanajurong (PVT) Ltd.

    Assessment of Load Carrying Capacity of Channel and GRP Manhole Cover-Kandy Drainage Channel Network Rehabilitation Project (2019), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for TTI Consulting Engineers (Pvt.) Ltd

    Condition Assessment of Ball Mill Number 01 at Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited (2020), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited.

    Evaluate the effects of excessive vibration and noise level on civil structures in Upper Kotmale power station (2020), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka.

    Analyze the Brake Track Failure of Unit No. 02 of Samanalawewa Power Station (2020), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka.

    Analysis of Soil Liquefaction Potential of the Land Fill of Port City (2021) for Central Engineering Consultant Bureau (CECB).

    Condition Assessment of 22 Building in Kingswood College, Kandy (2021), National Building Research Organization (NBRO) for Kingswood College, Kandy.

    Condition Evaluation of RDB Head Office Building at Kelaniya (2021) Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for RDB.

    Consultancy Service for Condition Assessment of Existing Civil Structures of Udawalawe Left Bank and Right Bank Power (2022), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka.

    Building Integrity Report for Newly Constructed Factory (2023), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Pacific Textiles Lanka (BPTL).

    Structural Analysis of Gantry Crane Support Structure for Placing the Stop Logs in Udawalawe Dam and Polgolla Barrage (2023), USEC, for Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka.

    The seismic Design Check of Intake Water Treatment Plant (WTP Site) and Booster Pump House Project at Bangladesh (2024), Unite Structural Engineering Consultants (PVT) Ltd for Ceywater (PVT) Ltd.

    Consultancy Service to Review the Operational Level of Spillway Gates of Samanalawewa Dam at Belihuloaya (2024), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka.

    Structural Assessment of Improvements to Minipe Right Bank Canal Headworks Including Automation (2024), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka.

    Review of Structural Designs in Contractor’s Claim-Seismic Behaviour Factor (q) (2024), ADB Funded SASEC Port Access Elevated Highway Project, Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Road Development Authority, RDA.

    Consultancy Service to Obtain Comprehensive Analysis Report for Slope Stability and Risk Reduction Measures in Forebay Area at Nillambe Power Station (2024), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lanka.

    Assessment of the Structural Safety of the Three Storeys Building at the Welimada Central College (2024), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ministry of Education.

    Assesment of the Structural Safety of the Two Storeys Laboratory Building at The Ananda Balika National School Hingurakgoda (2024), Engineering Design Center (EDC), University of Peradeniya, for Ministry of Education.

    Structural Integrity Assessment of the Existing Four Storey Building (Airtel Noc Data Centre Building, Kadawatha (2024), USEC, Dialog Axiata PLC

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