The Department of Building Economics offers the following postgraduate research degree programmes;
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSC) (WITH A MAJOR COMPONENT OF RESEARCH)
This is a one-year, full time (or two-year part time) programme aimed mainly at fresh graduates interested in pursuing postgraduate research.
MASTEROF PHILOSOPHY (MPHIL)
This is a two-year, full-time (or three-year, part-time) programme aimed at enabling students to develop their capabilities to a level for pursuing PhD studies and to show originality in the application of knowledge.
DOCTOROF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)
This is a three-year, full-time (or five-year part-time) programme aimed at enabling students to develop their capabilities to conduct independent research and to transfer knowledge at the forefront of a discipline by making an original contribution to knowledge.The Department also offers joint PhD programmes with foreign universities. This allows the selected PhD students to carry out their research under the guidance of a team of supervisors from both universities and obtain a PhD from both.
HOWTO APPLY?
Applications for postgraduate research programmes can be made online. For further information on applying for postgraduate research degree programmes go tohttps://uom.lk/slideshow-entry/apply-online-research-degree-programs
If you are interested in applying to any of the above research degree programmes at the Department, you should first contact a potential supervisor in line with your research interests from among the senior academic staff of the Department. This staff member will then:
- evaluate your eligibility to register for the degree of your choice, and
- work with you to develop a research proposal that will form part of your online application
- recommend course modules appropriate for your programme.
For details of current staff members and their research interests please visit:https://uom.lk/becon/staff/academic
FURTHERINFORMATION
For further information on research degrees including admissions requirements please visit;
The Postgraduate Studies Division - Faculty of Architecture(https://uom.lk/foa/pgs)
OR
The Faculty of Graduate Studies (https://uom.lk/fgs)
CONTACT
Dr.(Mrs.) Sachie Gunatilake
Postgraduate Research Coordinator
Department of Building Economics
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka.
Tel: (+94) 11 2650301 (Ext. 7217) or (+94) 11 2650738
Email:sachieg@uom.lk
AWARDED RESEARCH DEGREES
| Name | Title | Year | Supervisor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | |||
| Dr. B.H. Mallawaarachchi | An Investigation into Optimising Water Flow of Industrial Symbiosis: Development and Application of a Model | 2022 | Prof. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayake (Mrs.) Gayani Karunasena (Deakin University, Australia) Professor Chunlu Liu (Deakin University, Australia) |
| Dr. S.D.A. Soorige | A Novel Framework to Assess the Level of Energy Culture Maturity: The Case of Textile and Apparel Industrial Organisations | 2022 | Prof. De Silva M.L. Prof.(Ms) U. Kulatunga Dr. (Mrs.) Gayani Karunasena (Deakin University, Australia) |
| Dr. D.N. Abeynayake | A Business Model Ontology for Construction Contractors | 2022 | Prof. (Mrs) B.A.K.S. Perera Dr.(Ms) H. Chandanie |
| Dr. K.A.T.O. Ranadewa | Lean enabling capacity building in small & medium enterprises in construction industry | 2022 | Prof. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayake Dr. Mohan Siriwardena (Liverpool John Moores University, UK) |
| Dr. (Mrs.) A.U.A.A. Samaraweera | Framework for analysis of cultural basic assumptions of public sector construction projects | 2018 | Prof. (Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake (Mrs.) Sepani Senaratne (Western Sydney University, Australia) |
| Dr. (Mrs.) Anuradha Waidyasekara | Sustainable use of water in construction projects: The case of Sri Lanka | 2016 | Prof. Lalith De Silva R. Rameezdeen |
| Dr. (Mrs.) H. Chandanie | Merging academic research and industry development requirements for an innovative construction management practice | 2016 | Prof. (Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake Dr. (Mrs.) Sepani Senaratne (Western Sydney University, Australia) Dr. (Mrs.) N.G. Fernando (University of Salford, UK) |
| Dr. Ananda Ranasinghe | Principles of natural justice in arbitration | 2011 | Prof. (Mrs.) Chitra Weddikkara |
| Master of Philosophy | |||
| Mrs. M. Francis | Management of disputes in construction projects: A perspective of project characteristics | 2022 | Dr. Thanuja Ramachandra |
| Ms. Devindi H.G.M. | A Model for Forecasting Running Costs of Commercial Buildings in Sri Lanka | 2021 | Dr. Thanuja Ramachandra |
| Mrs. N.F. Sabrina | Assessment of sustainable facilities management (SFM) practice in health care (HC) organisations in Sri Lanka | 2020 | Dr. (Mrs.) Thanuja Ramachandra Dr. (Mrs.) Sachie Gunatilake |
| Mrs. Piumi Dissanayake | Exploring safety culture maturity of small and medium scale raw rubber processing enterprises in Sri Lanka | 2019 | Dr. (Mrs.) Sachie Gunatilake Dr. (Mrs.) N.G. Fernando (University of Salford, UK) |
| Mrs. R.M.N.U. Rathnayake | Framework to identify occupational health and safety initiatives for different ethical climates | 2018 | Prof. (Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake Dr. (Mrs.) Gayani Karunasena (Deakin University, Australia) |
| Ms. N.H.C. Manjula | Developing a model to predict unsafe behaviour of construction workers in Sri Lanka | 2017 | Dr. (Mrs.) Nayanthara De Silva |
| Mrs. B.H. Mallawaarachchi | Study of built environment factors influencing occupants productivity: Green certified office buildings in Sri Lanka | 2016 | Prof. Lalith De Silva Prof. R. Rameezdeen |
| Ms. N.R.K. Thilakarathna | Framework for lean implementation in construction processes | 2015 | Prof. Lalith De Silva Prof. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayake Dr. (Mrs.) Sepani Senaratne |
| Mr. M.D.T.E. Abeynayake | Critical analysis of alternative dispute resolution methods used in the construction industry in Sri Lanka | 2014 | Prof. (Mrs.) Chitra Weddikkara |
| Prof. (Mrs.) B.A.K.S. Perera | Risk identification and risk handling in construction: A consideration of the project life cycle in Sri Lankan road projects | 2012 | Prof. Lalith De Silva Prof. R. Rameezdeen |
| Dr. (Mrs.) Thanuja Ramachandra | Study of the relationship between construction sector and economic growth in Sri Lanka | 2006 | Prof. R. Rameezdeen |
| Dr. (Mrs.) Gayani Karunasena | Value management based IT procurement model for construction organisations | 2006 | Prof. Srinath Perera |
| MSc by Research | |||
| Mrs. A.S. Weerasinghe | Impact of sustainable features on life cycle cost (LCC) of green buildings in Sri Lanka | 2019 | Dr. (Mrs.) Thanuja Ramachandra |
| Mrs. H.W.T.P. Rathnasiri | Green building information modelling for existing buildings: A facilities management perspective | 2019 | Ch.QS. Suranga Jayasena |
| Ms. B.J. Ekanayake | A Framework to enhance value management application in hotel refurbishment projects in Sri Lanka | 2019 | Prof. (Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake |
| Mr. T.L.W. Karunaratne | Applicability of a carbon tax system to reduce CO2 emissions in apparel sector of Sri Lanka | 2019 | Dr. (Mrs.) Thilini Jayawickrama |
| Ms. K.L.A.K.T. Liyanage | Applicability of zero waste concept to the Sri Lankan construction industry | 2019 | Dr. (Mrs.) Anuradha Waidyasekara Mrs. B.H. Mallawaarachchi |
| Ms. F.N. Abdeen | Developing a performance measurement system to evaluate facilities management supply chain performance in hotels | 2019 | Prof. (Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake |
| Ms. L.M.B.N. Kolugala | Identification of cooperative environment for the diffusion of innovation in the field of Quantity Surveying | 2019 | Ch.QS. Suranga Jayasena |
| Ms. N.S. Jayasena | Stakeholder engagement in smart city projects in Sri Lanka | 2019 | Mrs. Harshini Mallawaarachchi Dr. (Mrs.) Anuradha Waidyasekara |
| Ms. A.L. Samarakkody | Performance measurement for the development of emerging smart cities: The case of Sri Lanka | 2020 | Dr. (Mrs.) Udayangani Kulatunga Dr. Dilum Bandara (Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa) |
| Ms. T.M.M.P. Tennakoon | Livability defined: The case of Colombo Sri Lanka | 2020 | Dr. (Mrs.) Udayangani Kulatunga |
| Ms. S.D.I.A. Amarasinghe | A modified quintuple helix innovation model for built environment life cycle assessment (LCA) integration | 2020 | Dr. (Mrs.) H. Chandanie |
| Ms. R.M.D.I.M. Rathnayake | A building assessment criteria for post fire refurbished buildings in Sri Lanka: Industrial building sector | 2020 | Dr. (Mrs.) Pournima Sridarran Mr. Mahesh Abeynayake |
| Ms. D.M.G.B.T. Kumarasiri | Cultural belief and assumptions of community in municipal waste management: The case of Colombo municipal area | 2021 | Dr. (Mrs.) Nayanthara De Silva Dr. (Mrs.) Aparna Samaraweera (University of South Australia, Australia) Mrs. Piumi Dissanayake |
| Ms. G.L. Harindi | Grid tied PV technology for energy and carbon reduction in apparel manufacturing sector in Sri Lanka | 2021 | Dr. (Mrs.) Anuradha Waidyasekara |
| Ms. N.M.G.H. Sandagomika | Fostering Lean Construction through Human Capacity Building: An Empirical Study in Construction Industry | 2022 | Prof.(Ms) Yasangika Sandanayake |
| Ms. R.S.S. Disara | Digitally Enhanced Disaster Preparedness Approach to Natural Disasters in Sri Lanka. | 2022 | Prof.(Ms) Udayangani Kulatunga |
| Ms. S.P.M. Dasandara | Roadmap for Implementing Climate Change Adaptation in Sri Lanka | 2022 | Prof.(Ms) U. Kulatunga Prof. Bingunath Ingirige |
| Ms. K.I. Ridmika | Applicability of Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Effective Communication in Green Construction | 2022 | Dr.(Ms) M. Thayaparan |
| Ms. U.G.D. Madushika | Energy and life cycle cost performance of green walls in Sri Lanka: A comparison of Green vs Conventional | 2022 | Dr.(Ms) Thanuja Ramachandra |
| Ms. L.N.K. Weerasinghe | Characteristics of a Digital Platform for Supporting an Early Warning System for Dam Breaks in Sri Lanka | 2022 | Dr.(Ms) M. Thayaparan Prof. Terrence Fernando |
CURRENT RESEARCH DEGREE CANDIDATES
| Name | Title | Supervisor(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | |||
| Ch.QS H.S. Jayasena | Adoption of BIM in a BIM infant industry: Case of Sri Lanka | Prof. (Mrs.) Chitra Wedikkara Prof. (Mrs.) B.A.K.S. Perera Dr. Niraj Thurairajah(Northumbria University, UK) |
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| Mr. K.A.P. Gunawardhana | Develop a framework to integrate sustainability into the public procurement process in construction industry | Prof. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayake Dr. (Mrs.) Thilini Jayawickrama(University of South Australia, Australia) Dr. (Mrs.) Gayani Karunasena(Deakin University, Australia) |
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| Mrs. M.F.F. Fasna | A framework for effective stakeholder management within the decision-making process of building energy efficiency retrofits (BEER) | Dr. (Mrs.) Sachie Gunatilake Prof. Andrew Ross(Liverpool John Moores University, UK) |
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| Mr. J.K. Basnayake | Development of a safety risk management framework for commercial LPG distribution system in Sri Lanka | Dr. (Mrs.) Nayanthara De Silva | |
| Ms. A.K.N.E. Rathnasiri | Green maintenance approach to ensure health and safety of stakeholders of urban spaces | Dr. (Mrs.) Nayanthara De Silva Dr. Janaka Wijesundara(Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa) |
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| Mr. Fernando P.G. | A Study on Legal and Regulatory Framework for Entertaining Unsolicited Proposals to Successfully Implement PPPs in Sri Lanka | Dr. (Mrs.) Udayangani Kulatunga Dr.(Ms) Menaha Thayaparan Dr. (Mrs.) H. Chandanie |
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| Ms. Mendis A.P.K.D. | Inclusivity of Marginalised Communities During Post – Disaster Phase in Sri Lanka. | Dr.(Ms) Menaha Thayaparan Dr (Mrs) Yamuna Kaluarachchi |
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| Mr. Jayasena H.A.E.C. | Abstracting Standard Forms of Contracts to Support Contractual Decision Making Towards e – Construction Administration | Prof.(Ms) Udayangani Kulatunga | |
| Mrs. Wimalaratne P.L.I. | Derive Suitable Procurement Strategy to Overcome Prevailing Procurement Challenges in Sri Lankan Construction Industry | Prof.(Ms) Udayangani Kulatunga Associate Professor Thayaparan Gajendran |
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| Mr. Jayanetti J.K.D.D.T. | Lean Maturity Model for Sri Lankan Construction Industry | Prof. (Mrs.) B.A.K.S. Perera Dr.(Ms) Anuradha Waidyasekara |
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| Mrs. Gowsiga M. | A Framework to enhance the sustainable performance of existing high-rise commercial buildings: A perspective of circular economy principles | Dr.(Ms) Pournima Sridarran | |
| Dr.(Ms) Thanuja Ramachandra Dr Niraj Thurairajah |
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| Ms. Ruwanpura U.D.R.E. | Lean integrated administrative reform for land acquisition process in Sri Lanka. | Prof. Kanchana Perera Dr.(Ms) Tharusha Ranadewa |
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| Mr. Fernando M.L.S.S. | Application of Agile Community for Disaster Management in Sri Lanka. | Prof.(Ms) Udayangani Kulatunga Dr.(Ms) Tharusha Ranadewa Dr. Kaushal Keraminiyage (University of Salford) |
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| Master of Philosophy | |||
| Ms. Withanage K.T. | Developing a Circular Economy Model for Adaptive Reuse of Colonial Buildings in Sri Lanka. | Dr.(Ms) Menaha Thayaparan | |
| Ms. Madushika U.G.D. | Feasibility Assessment of Green Wall Implementation in the Tropical Climate: A Multi Criteria-Based Approach | Dr.(Ms) Thanuja Ramachandra | |
| Ms. K.A. Gunasekara | Management of Work Stress of Female Quantity Surveyors (FQSs) Working in the Construction Organisations | Prof. Kanchana Perera | |
| Ms. Veenadhi A.P.G.K. | BIM - based Built Asset Information Management for Circular Economy. | Dr.(Ms) Anuradha Waidyasekara | |
| Ms. Perera B.K.C. | Applicability of Agile Project Management on Building Information Modeling Implementation. | Dr.(Ms) Anuradha Waidyasekara | |
| MSc by Research | |||
| Mrs. N.B. Nanayakkara | Teaching and Research Capacity of Built Environment Higher Education in Sri Lanka in the field of Disaster Resilience (DR) | Dr. (Ms.) Menaha Thayaparan | |
| Ms. Jayathilaka R.D.W.W. | Unravelling contractual challenges and constraints faced by the construction industry in a pandemic situation: The case of COVID 19. | Dr.(Ms) Anuradha Waidyasekara | |
| Ms. Damsari A.G.U. | Type of Assessments Required for Considering Disaster Risks and their Impacts During Urban Development Projects | Dr. (Ms.) Menaha Thayaparan Prof. Terrence Fernando |
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| Ms. Weerakoon P.Y. | Investigating the Contribution of Circular Economy Concept to Improve the Performance Standard used for Green Rating System for Built Environment in Sri Lanka | Dr. (Ms.) Menaha Thayaparan | |
| Ms. Nadeetharu B.K.M. | An economic model to assess the impact of climate changes on sectors of the economy associated with the built environment | Prof.(Ms) Udayangani Kulatunga Prof. Bingunath Ingirige (University of Salford) |
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| Mr. Victar H.C. | Applicability of Circular Economy Practices to Enhance Sustainability in Waste Management of Sri Lankan Construction Industry | Dr.(Ms) Anuradha Waidyasekara | |
| Ms. Dasuni K. A. L. | Application of green roofs to Sri Lankan buildings: A comparative study of an intensive green roof vs a conventional roof | Dr.(Ms) Thanuja Ramachandra | |