Sivasothy Piranavan, recipient of the Gold Medal for the Quantity Surveying graduand with the Highest Overall Grade Point Average at the General Convocation 2025, has recorded a historic academic milestone for the Department of Building Economics. With an exceptional Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.11, Piranavan has established a new benchmark, recording the highest GPA ever achieved in the history of the Department.
An exemplary undergraduate, Piranavan demonstrated unwavering commitment to academic excellence, earning Dean’s List recognition in all eight semesters. His consistent performance resulted in him being shortlisted among seven candidates university-wide for the prestigious Vidya Jyothi Professor Dayantha S. Wijeyesekere Award for the Most Outstanding Graduand of the University of Moratuwa. Furthermore, he was one of three finalists for the Deshamanya Dr. Roland Silva Award for the Most Outstanding Graduand of the Faculty of Architecture.
Beyond his formal studies, Piranavan actively engaged in high-impact research under the supervision of Dr. Suranga Jayasena. His scholarly work, focusing on construction cost information representation and digitalisation, has contributed significantly to the Department’s research profile. His aptitude for research was acknowledged on global platforms including the receipt of the Highly Commended Paper Award at the 13th World Construction Symposium 2025 and the Best Presenter and Best Scientific Paper Award at the 17th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE 2025).
Piranavan also demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, serving as Editor of the Building Economics Students’ Society (2024/25) and as Editor of the Tamil Literary Association (2024/25). A bilingual speaker and talented performer, he contributed extensively to the University’s cultural life through compering and performing arts, fostering inclusivity and professionalism within institutional functions. Following his graduation, Piranavan is currently attached to the Department of Building Economics as a Lecturer.
