Dr. Nalaka Jayantha from the Department of Civil Engineering embarked on a visit to the Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thailand, spanning from 3rd August to 4th September 2026 as a follow-up activity of the MoU signed between SIIT and UoM.
During his visit, Dr. Jayantha conducted a specialized lecture series and taught the course module “CES391: Special Topics in Civil Engineering” for undergraduate and graduate students. The module introduced students to cutting-edge advancements and practical paradigms in modern transportation infrastructure and sustainable pavement systems.
As a highlight of his academic engagement, he delivered a special university-wide lecture titled: “From Demolition Waste to Durable Roads: Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements with Recycled Aggregates and Internal Curing”. The session, hosted at the SIIT Main Building, addressed the pressing global challenge of construction and demolition waste management alongside the growing scarcity of virgin aggregates.
Dr. Jayantha also actively pursued opportunities for collaborative research degree programs between SIIT and UoM, exploring potential avenues for joint research grants in tandem with research groups from both institutions. SIIT expressed keen interest in extending collaboration with UoM staff for joint research supervision, co-supervision, external evaluation of postgraduate degrees, split postgraduate programs, undergraduate student exchange programs, and joint applications for research grants as a further continuation of ongoing and planned activities under the MoU.
