Students from the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, achieved outstanding success at the 16th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2025 (ICSBE 2025), held from 12–14 December 2025 in Kandy under the theme “Next-Generation Innovation & Advancement – Diamond 75.”
Undergraduate and postgraduate students presented high-quality research on sustainable construction, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction, earning several prestigious awards. The Best Scientific Paper Award in the special session on Advancing Sustainable Construction: Technologies, Materials, and Practices for a Greener Future was awarded to Ms. B.R.W.M.D. Thoradeniya, Prof. (Mrs.) C. Jayasinghe, and Dr. I.E. Ariyaratne. In the special session on Climate Risk Management and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation for a Resilient, Low-Carbon Future, the award was presented to Ms. W. D. Lakmini and Dr. G. M. C. A. Perera. The Best Scientific Paper Award in the session on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilient Infrastructure was awarded to Mr. W. K. S. D. Wijesinghe, Dr. G. M. C. A. Perera, and Dr. T. M. N. Wijayaratna. Additionally, the Best Presenter Award in the Special Session on Fire Safety Engineering in Sustainable Buildings was awarded to Ms. W.M.C.S. Wanasinghe, Dr. T.G.P.L. Weerasinghe, and Prof. M.T.R. Jayasinghe. These achievements reflect the high standard of research, innovation, and academic mentorship within the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, and reinforce its commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in the sustainable built environment.
