Student Name | Department | Degree | Topic of research | Supervisor/s |
Mr. H.S. Jayasena | Building Economics | PhD | Integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) into Procurement Systems of Sri Lanka | Prof. Chitra Weddikkara Prof. B.A.K.S. Perera Asoc. Prof. N.Thurairajah |
Mr. K.A.P. Gunawardhana | Building Economics | PhD | Review of the current procurement systems for addressing sustainability concerns | Dr. (Mrs.) Gayanai Karunasena |
Ms. K.A.T.O. Ranadewa | Building Economics | PhD | Capacity building in construction SMEs in developing countries | Prof. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayaka Dr. Mohan Siriwardhena |
Ms. Mathusha Francis | Building Economics | M.Phil | Choice of procurement methods and its impact on disputes in construction projects | Dr. (Ms.) T. Ramachandra |
Ms.M.U. Bakmeewewa | Architecture | M. Phil | The Dutch influences on transformation of Sinhalese costumes in reference to their social system | Prof. M.S. Manawadu |
Ms. N. Jayaweera | Architecture | PhD | Investigating building form typologies for energy efficiency in high rise residential buildings in dense tropical urban areas. | Dr. R.M.K.U. Rajapaksha Dr. (Mrs.) M.M.I.D. Manthilaka |
Ms. M.F.F. Fasna | Building Economics | M.Sc. | Effective implementation of energy efficiency improvement retrofits in existing building | Dr. (Ms.) Sachie Gunathilaka |
Mr. U.S.N. Rodrigo | Architecture | M.Phil | Developing an optimum airflow responsive built form for cooling in high-rise condominiums in tropics | Dr. R.M.K.U. Rajapaksha |
Ms.D.N. Abeynayake | Building Economics | PhD | Modeling construction business towards sustainable growth | Prof. (Mrs.) B.A.K.S.Perera Dr. (Mrs.) H. Chandanie |
Ms.G.W.J.K.K. Wijesundara | Architecture | PhD | Dimensions of urban form in sustainable urban neighbourhoods | Dr. U.G.D. Weerasinghe |
Ms. L.S. Eramudugolla | Integrated Design | M.Sc. | Visual accuracy threshold of Sinhala fonts | Dr. (Mrs.) S.S.M.R. Samarawickrama |
Ms. B.L.S.W. Liyanarathne | Integrated Design | M.Sc. | Development of a passive clay walling unit by optimizing evaporative cooling | Mrs. W.M.N.D. Ranasinghe Prof. R.U. Halwathura |
Ms. W.M.N.D. Ranasinghe | Integrated Design | PhD | Cognition features in the context of ceramic table ware products in Sri Lanka | Prof. Ravi Poovaiah Prof. M.S.Manawadu |
Mr. S.R. Gunerathne | Architecture | M.Phil | The transcendental experience of sacred landscapes: Conserving the mountain shrine | Dr. Upendra Rajapaksha |
Ms. B.H. Mallawaarachchi | Building Economics | PhD | Developing a guideline for enabling decarbonization of building construction projects | Prof. (Mrs.) Y.G.Sandanayake |
Mr. S.D.A. Soorige | Building Economics | PhD | Assessment of total green building performance using post occupancy evaluation | Prof. Lalith De Silva |
Mr. J.K. Basnayake | Building Economics | PhD | Development of a safety risk management framework for commercial LPG distribution system in Sri Lanka | Dr. Nayanthara De Silva |
Ms. M.C.V. Sellahewa | Architecture | M.Phil | Understanding the contribution of high-rise building form in mitigating the urban heat island effect | Dr. Narein Perera |
Ms. O.P.D. Imali | Architecture | M.Sc. | Sri Pada Pilgrimage trail; Development & Management guidelines for the protection and conservation | Dr. (Ms.) Wasana De Silva |
Ms. A.A.S.P. Samarasinghe | Intergrated Design | PhD | Visual storytelling & typographic storytelling for children’s Sinhala picture narrative books to enhance their creative imagination | Dr. (Mrs.) Sumanthri Samarawickrama Prof. G.V. Sreekumar |
Mr. J.M.D.K.P. Jayamanne | Integrated Design | M.Sc. | Local Crafts and Design Business Strategies -An investigation into craft knowledge management for sustainable design business - Special reference to Aluvihara Heritage Center at Aluvihare, Matale | Ms. Ruwandika Senanayake Archt. Channa Daswatte |
Mr. P.H.S.D. Gunawardhana | Integrated Design | M.Sc. | Sinhala display type classification | Dr. (Mrs.) Sumanthri Samarawickrama Dr.Girish Dalvi |
Mr. R.P. Subasinghe | Integrated Design | M.Sc. | A Sinhala typeface for small screen digital interfaces | Prof. Ravi Poovaiah Dr. (Mrs.) Sumanthri Samarawickrama Prof. Gihan Dias
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Ms. A.L.A.C. Pathiraja | Town & Country Planning | M. Phil | Develop a GIS - based model to delineate the traffic impact area from proposed development (A Case Study of Western Province of Sri Lanka) | Dr. Chameera De Silva Dr. Amila Jayasinghe |
Ms. G.L. Harindi | Building Economics | M.Sc. | Grid - Tied PV Technology for Energy and Carbon Reduction in Apparel Manufacturing sector in Sri Lanka | Dr. (Ms.) Anuradha Waidyasekara |
Ms. B.S.C. Fernando | Integrated Design | M.Phil. | Role of Authenticity in film production design: special reference to historical films of Sri Lanka | Dr. (Mrs.) Sumanthri Samarawickrama Mr. Priyantha Fonseka |
Ms. A.P.S. Mendis | Integrated Design | M.Phil. | Branding for Sri Lankan export packaging design with special reference to traditional arts and crafts products | Dr. (Mrs.) Sumanthri Samarawickrama |
Ms. A.K.N.E. Rathnasiri | Building Economics | PhD | Green Maintenance approach to ensure Health and Safety of stakeholders of Urban Spaces | Dr. (Mrs.) Nayanthara de Silva Dr. Janaka Wijesundara |
Ms. L.W.G. Kawshalya | Architecture | M.Phil. | The Role of Physical fabric of open public space in creating comfort and sense of safety in urban public realm | Dr. D.P. Chandrasekara Dr. Janaka Wijesundara |
Ms. N.B. Nanayakkara | Building Economics | M.Sc. | Reaching and Research capacity of Built Environment Higher Education in Sri Lanka in the Field of Disaster Resilience (DR) | Dr. (Mrs.) Menaha Thayaparan |
Ms. M.R.S.M. Fernando | Architecture | M.Sc. | Design Considerations for Livability of High-rise Housing: Residents Perceptions and Evaluation of Affordable Housing in Colombo Sri Lanka | Dr. (Mrs.) S.B.A. Coorey |
Mr. P.G. Fernando | Building Economics | PhD | A Study on Legal and Regulatory Framework for Entertaining Unsolicited Proposals to Successfully Implement PPPs in Sri lanka | Prof. (Mrs.) Udayangani Kulathunga Dr. (Mrs.) Chandanie Hadiwattege Dr. (Mrs.) Menaha Thayaparan |
Mr. Yeongwu Son | Architecture | PhD | Challenges for Hybrid Cooling in Tropics, a Case of Colombo | Dr. Upendra Rajapaksha |
Ms. H.A.Y.G. Hettiarachchi | Architecture | M.Phil. | Design Tolerance and Industrial Policy-Making as a Dual Strategy in Overcoming Skill and Training Limitation of the Construction Labour in Sri Lanka | Dr. Milinda Pathiraja |
Ms. M.S.N. de Zoysa | Architecture | M.Phil. | Design Tools for Improving Involuntary Resettlement Walk-up Apartment Design in Sri Lanka | Prof. Lalith De Silva Dr. (Mrs.) S.B.A. Coorey |
Ms. N.M.G.H. Sandagomika | Building Economics | M.Sc. | Fostering Lean Construction through Human Capacity Building: Empirical Study in Construction Industry | Prof. Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake |
Ms. A.P.K.D.Mendis | Building Economics | PhD | Inclusivity of Marginalised Communities During Post-Disaster Phase in Sri Lanka | Dr. (Mrs.) Menaha Thayaparan Dr. (Mrs.) Yamuna Kaluarachchi |
Mr. H.A.E.C. Jayasena | Building Economics | PhD | Abstracting Standard Forms of Contracts to Support Contractual Decision Making Towards e-Construction Administration | Prof. (Mrs.) Udayangani Kulathunga |
Ms. K.I. Ridmika | Building Economics | M.Sc. | Reviewing the Applicability of Techniques in Artificial Intelligence to Enhance the Green Construction | Dr. (Mrs.) Menaha Thayaparan |
Ms. R.S.S. Disara | Buildinng Economics | M.Sc. | Digitally Enhanced Disaster Preparedness Approach to Natural Disaster in Sri Lanka | Prof. (Mrs.) Udayangani Kulathunga |
Ms. P.L.I. Wimalaratne | Building Economics | PhD | Drive Suitable Procurement Strategy to Overcome Prevailing Procurement Challenges in Sri Lankan Construction Industry | Prof. (Mrs.) Udayangani Kulathunga |
Mr. D.V.C. Dinushan | Town & Country Planning | MPhil | Develop an ICT Based Model to Evaluate the Economic Impact from Mega Transportation Infrastructure Projects | Dr. Chameera De Silva Prof. Rangajeewa Rathnayake |
Mr. L.A.D. Mendis | Town & Country Planning | MPhil | GIS Based Spatial-Temporal Activity Based Transport and Land Use Model for Colombo Municipal Council Area | Dr. Chameera De Silva Prof. Rangajeewa Rathnayake |
Ms. P.N.P. Wijayawardana | Town & Country Planning | M.Sc. | A Framework to Simulate Urban Flooding Scenarios under Distinct Urban Morphology in Sri Lankan Context | Dr. (Mrs.) C.C. Abenayake Dr. A.B. Jayasinghe |
Mr. K.P.D. Madusanka | Town & Country Planning | PhD | GIS – Based Micro Simulation Spatio-Temporal transportation and Land use Model for Identifying the Most Suitable Location for a Shopping Complex in a Micro Area | Dr. Chameera De Silva Prof. Rangajeewa Rathnayake |
Research completed
2006 | ||||
Name | Department | Degree | Topic of research | Supervisor/s |
Ms. Thanuja Ramachandra | Building Economics | MPhil | Study of the relationship between construction sector and economic growth in Sri Lanka | Prof. R. Rameezdeen |
Ms. G.I. Karunasena | Building Economics | MPhil | Dr. Srinath Perera | |
Ms. GBS Perera | Architecture | MPhil | Human exposure to street level air pollutants in Colombo and exploration of mitigation option using CFD modeling | Prof. M.P.R. Emmanuel |
2009 | ||||
Ms. Hiranthi Pathirana | Architecture | PhD | The concepts, principles and methodologies used in Sinhalese Jewellery | Prof. Nimal De Silva |
2010 | ||||
Mr. MGM Thariq | Architecture | PhD | Investigation of the interaction effects of sitting comfort and discomfort factors | Prof. Harsha Munasinghe, Prof. John Abeysekera |
2011 | ||||
Mr. Ananda Ranasinghe | Building Economics | PhD | Principles of Natural Justice Arbitration | Prof. (Mrs.) Chitra Weddikkara |
2012 | ||||
Mrs. GM Ranatunga | Architecture | PhD | Process of causing influences on fashion of costumes | Prof. Nimal De Silva |
Mrs. B.A.K.S. Perera | Building Economics | M.Phil | Risk Identification and Risk Handling in Construction: A Consideration of the Project life cycle in Sri Lankan Road Projects | Prof. Lalith De Silva, Prof. R. Rameezdeen |
Mrs. PVM Karunaratne | Architecture | PhD | Concepts and process of generating and communicating meanings in fashion of dress | Prof. Nimal De Silva |
2013 | ||||
Ms. WMND Ranasinghe | Integrated Design | MPhil | The key considerations to achieve design efficiency for functional use of domestic earthenware in Sri Lanka | Prof. Nimal De Silva |
Ms. KKGIC Samarasekara | Integrated Design | MPhil | The application of design innovation for increasing gem set jewellery exports in Sri Lanka | Prof. Nimal De Silva |
2014 | ||||
Mr. MDTE Abeynayake | Bulding Economics | MPhil | Critical Analysis of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods used in the Construction Industry in Sri Lanka | Prof. (Mrs.) Chitra Weddikkara |
Ms. AA Hettiarachchi |
Architecture | PhD | Colour Associated Thermal Perception: Manifestation and Contributing Factors with Reference to Red and Blue | Prof. Nimal De Silva |
2015 | ||||
Mr. NGR Perera | Architecture | PhD | Climate - Sensitive Urban Public Space: A Sustainable Approach to Urban Heat Island Mitigation in Colombo, Sri Lanka | Prof. P.K.S. Mahanama, Prof. R. Emmanuel |
Ms. N.R.K. Thilakarathna | Bulding Economics | MPhil | Framework for Lean implementation in Construction Process | Prof. Lalith De Silva, Prof. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayake, Dr. (Mrs.) Sepani Senaratne |
2016 | ||||
Mr. ADJ Fernando | Architecture | MPhil | Impacts of Restoration of Ulpotha Micro-cascade in Galkiriyakanda Cascade in Environment and Rural livelihood | Prof. M.S.Manawadu |
Ms. B.H. Mallawaarachchi | Building Economics | MPhil | Study of Built Environment Factors Influencing Occupants’ Productivity: Green Certified Office Buildings in Sri Lanka | Prof. Lalith De Silva, Prof. R. Rameezdeen |
Ms. K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara | Building Economics | PhD | Sustainable use of water in construction projects: the case of Sri Lanka | Prof. Lalith De Silva, Prof. R. Rameezdeen |
Ms. H. Chandanie | Building Economics | PhD | Merging academic research and industry development requirements for an innovative construction management practice | Prof. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayake, Dr. (Mrs.) Sepani Senaratne, Dr. (Mrs.) N.G. Fernando |
Ms. S.S.M.R. Samarawickrama | Architecture | PhD | An analysis of the sinhala typography and the optical relationship and legibility | Prof. M.S. Manawadu, Prof. Rathnasiri Arngala, Dr. Girish Dalvi |
2017 | ||||
Ms. N.H.C. Manjula | Building Economics | MPhil | Dr. (Mrs.) E.N.D. De Silva | |
2018 | ||||
Ms. A.N.C.K.W. Gunaratne | Architecture | MPhil | Development of a Theoretical framework to Facilitate creative Process in Architectural Design Education | Dr. Janaka Wijesundara |
Ms. R.M.N.U. Ratnayake | Building Economics | MPhil | Management of business ethics in apparel industry context of employee behavior and working condition. | Prof. (Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake Dr. (Mrs.) G.I. Karunasena |
Ms. A.U.A.A. Samaraweera | Building Economics | PhD | Role of project culture on construction project management | Prof. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayake, Dr. (Mrs.) Sepani Senaratne |
Ms. A.S. Weerasinghe | Building Economics | MSc | Impact of sustainable features on the life cycle cost (LCC) of green buildings in Sri lanka | Dr. (Mrs.) Thanuja Ramachandra |
2019 | ||||
Ms. H.W.T.P. Rathnasiri | Building Economics | MSc | Ch. Qs. Suranga Jayasena | |
Mr. T.L.W. Karunaratne | Building Economics | MSc | Dr. (Mrs.) P.G.T.S. Jayawickrama | |
Ms. K.L.A.K.T. Liyanage | Building Economics | MSc |
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Dr. (Mrs.) Anuradha Waidyasekara Ms. Harshani Mallawarachchi |
Ms. F.N. Abdeen | Building Economics | MSc |
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Prof. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayake Dr. (Mrs.) Thanuja Ramachandra |
Ms. L.M.B.N. Kolugala | Building Economics | MSc |
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Ch. Qs. Suranga Jayasena |
Ms. N.S. Jayasena | Building Economics | MSc | Ms. Harshini Mallawarachchi Dr. (Mrs.) Anuradha Waidyasekara |
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Ms. D.M.P.P. Dissanayaka | Building Economics | MPhil | Dr. (Mrs.) Nirodha Gayani Fernando Dr. (Mrs.) Sachie Gunatilake |
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Ms. B.J. Ekanayake | Building Economics | MSc |
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Prof. (Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake Dr. (Mrs.) Thanuja Ramachandra |
2020 |
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Ms. A.L. Samarakkody | Building Economics | MSc | Performance Measurement for the Development of Emerging Smart Cities: The Case of Sri Lanka | Prof. (Mrs.) Udayangani Kulatunga Dr. Dilum Bandara |
Ms. T.M.M.P. Tennakoon | Building Economics | MSc | Livability Defined: The Case of Colombo Sri Lanka | Prof. (Mrs.) Udayangani Kulathunga |
Ms. R.M.D.I.M. Rathnayake | Building Economics | MSc | Enhancing building performance of post fire refurbished buildings of apparel manufacturing sector in Sri Lanka | Dr. (Mrs.) Pournima Sridarran Mr. Mahesh Abeynayake |
Ms. S.D.I.A. Amarasinghe | Building Economics | MSc | A modified quintuple helix innovation model for built environment life cycle assessment (LCA) integration | Dr. (Mrs.) Hadiwattege Chandanie |
Ms. H.G.M. Devindi | Building Economics | MPhil | A Model for Forecasting Running Costs of Commercial Buildings in Sri Lanka | Dr. (Mrs.) T. Ramachndra |
Ms. W.S. Jayasinghe | Architecture | MPhil | Appraising a Relationship Between Morphology and Energy Index of Office Buildings in Tropics: A Case of Urban Building Stock in Colombo Municipal Council | Prof. (Mrs.) I.G.P. Rajapaksha |
Ms. E.J. Warusavitharana | Town and Country Planning | PhD | Open Technologies Based Tank Management Model for Flood Risk Reduction | Prof. P.K.S. Mahanama Prof. Massimiliano Cannata |
Ms. D.M.G.B.T. Kumarasiri | Building Economics | MSc | Cultural Beliefs and Assumptions of Community in Municipal Waste Management: The Case of Colombo Municipal Area | Dr. (Mrs.) E.N.D. De Silva Dr. (Mrs.) A.U.A.A. Samaraweera Mrs. D.M.P.P. Dissanayake |
Ms. N.F. Sabrina | Building Economics | MPhil | Dr. (Mrs.) Sachie Gunathilake Dr. (Mrs.) Thanuja Ramachandra |