Prof. U. De S. Jayawardena
Emeritus Professor
Office Address:
Department of Civil Engineering,
University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya, 20400, Sri Lanka.
Educational Qualifications
- DEng.in Mining & Engineering Geology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
- MSc in Engineering Geology, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand.
- BSc (Hon.) in Geology, University of Sri Lanka, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- Certificate in Plate tectonics, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
- Certificate in Japanese Language, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
- Certificate in Exploration Geophysics, National Geophysical Research Institute , Hyderabad, India
- Certificate in Remote Sensing, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
Professional Qualifications
- Corporate Member- The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
- Chartered Engineer- The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
Research Interests
- Geochemical and Engineers Properties of rocks/natural aggregates groundwater Resources, Subsurface Investigations & Geo-environment.
Appointments
- Emeritus Professor, University of Peradeniya (2023 – to date)
- Senior Professor, Civil Engineering University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. (2019 – 2023)
- Professor in Civil Engineering (specialized -Engineering Geology) from November 2009 to 2019.
- Senior Lecturer Grade II, & I, Department of Civil Engineering, Peradeniya University, from 1990 to Nov.2009
- Lecturer – Department of Civil Engineering, Peradeniya University from 1985-1990
- Hydrogeologist, Water Resources Board, Colombo, from 1979-1985
- Assistant Lecturer, Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya , 1978-79(Temporary)
Visiting Appointments
- Commonwealth Academic Fellow, University of Cardiff , UK, October 2011 – April 2012
- Visiting Scholar, Department of Mining, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, 1991-1992.
- Justice of Peace (All Island), Ministry of Justice, Sri Lanka, from July 2011 to Date.
- Hon.President – The Geological Society of Sri Lanka, 1990-1991
- Chairman – Organizing Committee, 2nd International Symposium on The Geology of Sri Lanka, Kandy,1991, Sri Lanka
Memberships
- Life Member- The Geological Society of Sri Lanka (GSSL)
- Life Member- Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) from 1979
- Member Senior Scientists Forum, Sri Lanka
- Member – International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, UK
- Member- Geotechnical Society of Sri Lanka
- Member- Association of Geoscientists for International Development (AGID) from 1981
Publicationas
Books:
- Engineering Properties of Sri Lankan Rocks – Part I
- Introduction to Water Resources