
- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Senior Lecturer Grade II
Contact information
Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Structural Mechanics II -Undergraduate -2019
Structural Analysis I -Undergraduate -2019
Design of Concrete Structures II -Undergraduate -2018
Building Engineering -Undergraduate -2019
Research Project -Undergraduate -2018
Comprehensive Design Project -Undergraduate -2018
Design of Water Retaining Structures -Postgraduate -2020
Research Activities
Finite element modelling and analysis
Structural dynamics and health monitoring
Structures under blast and impact loading
Facade engineering and protective glazing
Truss type steel bridges
Design of water retaining structures
Sustainable Building Materials
Engineering aspects of the ancient built-environment
Education and Professional Affiliations
PhD, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) ,2015 , Thesis Title - Response of Laminated Glass Panels to Near Field Blast Events
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,2010
Institution of Engineers(2010 To date)
Career
October 2018 - Present Senior Lecture, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Katubedda, Sri Lanka Key Accomplishments: · Teach subjects such as Design of water retaining structures, Structural Mechanics II, Structural Analysis I, Building Engineering, etc. · Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research students
· Conduct structural engineering consultancy work
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January 2018 – September 2018 Senior Lecture, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC), Padukka, Sri Lanka Key Accomplishments: · Performed as the program coordinator of the BSc Civil Engineering Degree Program · Taught subjects related to Structural engineering such as Mechanics of Materials I & II, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis I & II, Engineering Mathematics and research projects · Evaluated the performance of students based on the exams, course works and assignments
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January 2015- December 2017 Senior Lecture, Department of Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM), Malabe, Sri Lanka Key Accomplishments: · Taught subjects related to Structural engineering such as Mechanics of Materials I & II, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis I & II, Engineering Mathematics and research projects · Evaluated the performance of students based on the exams, course works and assignments · Involved in the development of curriculum for the 4 year full time B.Sc. Engineering (Civil Engineering) degree program offered by SAITM · Performed as a member in the organizing committee of the annual International Research Symposium on Engineering Advancements (IRSEA) organized by the Faculty of Engineering, SAITM
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July 2011- December 2014 Postgraduate Research Scholar, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia
Key Accomplishments: · Researched on areas such as blast and impact loads, strain rate effect, building facades and finite element (FE) analysis · Obtained a competent knowledge on LS-DYNA FE code · Obtained a competent knowledge on bibliographic databases, database management software and other searching facilities · Improved academic writing and other English language skills |
July 2012- December 2014 Sessional Staff Member, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia
Key Accomplishments: · Taught subjects related to civil engineering such as Finite element analysis, Concrete design, structural dynamics, Geotechnical engineering, Hydraulic engineering and Water & Waste water engineering · Improved teaching and communication skills · Evaluated the performance of students based on course works and assignments |
March 2011- June 2011 Research Assistant (Structural Engineering), University of Moratuwa, Katubedda, Sri Lanka
Key Accomplishments: · Researched on areas such as truss type steel bridges and FE modelling · Obtained a competent knowledge on SAP2000 FE code · Tested physical models of truss type steel bridges
October 2010- February
2011 Research Assistant (Hydraulic Engineering), University of Moratuwa, Katubedda, Sri Lanka Key Accomplishments: · Researched on areas such as river flow characteristics, sand mining and sediment transportation · Obtained a competent knowledge on HECRAS computer code |
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October 2008- March 2009 Trainee Engineer (Water Supply Project at Polonnaruwa), International Construction Consortium (ICC)
Key Accomplishments: · Involved in construction of water towers, pipe laying and valve fixing · Prepared bar schedules and pipe laying reports · Obtained an experience in working with different levels of people such as project managers, site engineers, consultants, sub-contractors and labours |
Honours and Awards
QUT Postgraduate Award (QUTPRA) scholarship (Received 2011)
Civil Engineering & Build Environment (CEBE) Top Up scholarship (Received 2011)
IESL, YOUNG MEMBERS SECTION, LATE ENG. NIMAL CHANDRASENA AWARD, FIRST PLACE (Received 2011)
Publications*
Hidallana-Gamage, H. D., Thambiratnam, D. P., & Perera, N. J.,".Blast response of flexible façade systems and the influence of the negative phase.",Construction and Building Materials,154,2017
Hidallana-Gamage, H. D., Thambiratnam, D. P., & Perera, N. J.,".Influence of interlayer properties on the blast performance of laminated glass.",Construction and Building Materials,98,2016
Hidallana-Gamage, H. D., Thambiratnam, D. P., & Perera, N. J.,".Numerical modelling and analysis of the blast performance of laminated glass panels and the influence of material parameters.",Engineering Failure Analysis,45,2014
Hidallana-Gamage, H. D., Thambiratnam, D. P., & Perera, N. J.,".Influence of structural sealant joints on the blast performance of laminated glass panels.",Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities (ASCE),,2014
Hidallana-Gamage, H. D., Thambiratnam, D. P., & Perera, N. J.,".Design guidance for blast resistant glazing.",Journal of Architectural Engineering (ASCE),,2014
Hidallana-Gamage, H. D., Thambiratnam, D. P., & Perera, N. J.,".A comparison of two dimensional and three dimensional modelling approaches.",The International Journal of Engineering and Science,2(8),2013
Hidallana-Gamage, H. D., Thambiratnam, D. P., & Perera, N. J.,".Failure analysis of laminated glass panels subjected to blast loads.",Engineering Failure Analysis,36,2013