Current research students
Student Name | Degree | Topic of research | Supervisor/s | |
1 | Ms. ANCKW Gunarathne | PhD | Identification of a theoretical basis to teach creativity in architectural education | Dr. Janaka Wijesundara |
2 | Ms AUAA Samaraweera | PhD | Role of project culture on construction project management | Dr. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayake, Dr. (Mrs.) Sepani Senaratne |
3 | Mr. HS Jayasena | PhD | Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) into Procurement Systems in Sri Lanka | Prof. (Mrs.) Chitra Weddikkara, Ch.Qs. Indunil Seneviratne, Prof. Arto Kiviniemi |
4 | Mr. S Rathnamalala | PhD - Unclassified | Architectural Photography, as a medium of objective documentation and Artistic Interpretation | Prof. (Mrs.) Chitra Weddikkara, Dr. U.G. Gunasekera |
5 | Ms. Naiduwahandi Chathuri Manjula | M. Phil | A Behavior Based Approach to safety Performance Assessment in construction Industry | Dr. (Mrs.) Nayanthara De Silva |
6 | Ms. DMPP Dissanayake | M. Phil | Human capacity development for strengthening the safety culture in manufacturing sector | Dr. (Ms.) Sachie Gunatilake, Dr. (Mrs.) N.G. Fernando |
7 | Ms. WAAS Nimali | M. Phil | Integrated Value Networks for Total Asset Management in Infrastructure Facilities | Dr. (Mrs.) Nayanthara De Silva |
8 | Mr. KAP Gunawardhana | PhD- Unclassified | Review of the current Procurement Systems for Addressing Sustainability Concerns | Dr. (Mrs.) Gayani Karunasena |
9 | Ms. SU Wimaladharma | M. Phil | A Study on the changing landscape of the city of Kandy and its impact on the sense of place | Prof. Samitha Manawadu, Archt. Ashley de Vos, Prof. Sung Kaum Kim |
10 | Mr. DMH Gunasekara | PhD - Unclassified | Strategies to minimise challenges faced by construction organizations to retain construction professionals | Dr. (Ms.) T. Ramachandra, Dr. (Mrs.) N.G. Fernando |
11 | Ms. WS Jayasinghe | MPhil | Evidence Based Model for Energy Sensitive Non- Domestic Buildings in Sri Lanka | Dr. (Mrs.) I.G.P. Rajapaksha |
12 | Ms. KATO Ranadewa | PhD - Unclassified | Capacity Building in Construction SMEs in Developing Countries | Dr. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayake, Dr. Mohan Siriwardena |
13 | Ms. RMNU Rathnayake | MPhil | Management of Business Ethics in Apparel Industry: Context of Employee Behaviour and Working Conditions | Dr. (Mrs.) G.I. Karunasena, Dr. (Mrs.) Y.G. Sandanayake |
14 | Ms. Mathusha Francis | MPhil | Choice of Procurement Methods and its Impact on Disputes in Construction Projects | Dr. (Ms.) T. Ramachandra |
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. GI K | ||||
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, Dr. (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 | Dr. (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 |