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Awards Received by the Department of Civil Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe are proud to announce that the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Peradeniya, achieved multiple prestigious awards at the Diamond Jubilee Conference (Kandy Conference) 2025, held in December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Kandy Conference was a special Diamond Jubilee event organized to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, bringing together researchers, academics, and professionals from across Sri Lanka and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recognition received by our staff and students highlights the quality, relevance, and impact of research conducted within the Department of Civil Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Awards Received by the Department of Civil Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Best Scientific Paper Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Session: Geotechnical Engineering \u2013 Innovations in Geotechnics and Resilient Ground Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authors : S. G. S. Mayuranga, S. K. Navaratnarajah<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paper Title: Effect of GridUSP on the Performance of Ballasted Railway Tracks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Best Scientific Paper Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Session: Geotechnical Engineering \u2013 Innovations in Geotechnics and Resilient Ground Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authors: J. A. A. L. Jeyasinghe, : S. K. Navaratnarajah<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paper Title: Influence of Fines on Stress\u2013Strain Behaviour and Particle Breakage of Rail Ballast<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Best Scientific Paper Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Session: Integrating Green Infrastructure, Biodiversity, and Biophilic Design for Sustainable Urban Well-being<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authors: P. Sugananthan, K. Sageepan, S. K. Navaratnarajah<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paper Title: Waste Tyres as a Green Solution for Railway Ballast<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Best Scientific Paper Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Session: Water Treatment Technologies; Sustainable Water and Wastewater Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authors: S. Tharshika , G. M. P. R. Weerakoon, R. M. L. D. Rathnayake<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paper Title: Constructed Wetlands for Domestic Wastewater Treatment Utilizing Construction Waste as Substrate Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Best Presenter Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Session: Geotechnical Engineering \u2013 Innovations in Geotechnics and Resilient Ground Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recipient: Edirisinghe U. G. R. P.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Co-authors: Ekanayake E. M. C. S., Nasvi M. C. M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paper Title: Life Cycle Impact Assessment of Expansive Road Subgrade Stabilized with Geopolymers and Ordinary Portland Cement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Best Scientific Paper Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Session: Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilient Infrastructure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paper Title: Evacuation Route Choice Modeling for Flood Disasters: A Recursive Logit Approach<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authors: S. W. Goonasekara, B. M. P. S. Basnayaka, D. H. M. K. S. Thalgaskotuwa, W. R. S. S. Dharmarathna<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Best Presenter Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best Presenter Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Session: Advancing Sustainable Construction: Technologies, Materials, and Practices for a Greener Future<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recipient: N. Subakethan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Co-authors: Karuneyan S., Bandara S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paper Title: Exploring the Structural Performance of Reinforced Concrete Columns Retrofitted Using Ultra High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Congratulations to all award recipients for bringing distinction to the Department of Civil Engineering and the University of Peradeniya. These achievements strongly reflect our department\u2019s commitment to research excellence, innovation, and societal impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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