- 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
Research Activities
Education and Professional Affiliations
PhD, University of Moratuwa ,2018 PhD in Civil Engineering
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,2014 BSc. (Hons.) in Civil Engineering
Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka(2014 To date)
Engineering Council of Sri Lanka(2014 To date)
Career
Dr. Chamod Hettiarachchi has extensive experience in academia, research, and industry, focusing on pavement engineering, sustainable materials, and infrastructure development. He was a Senior Lecturer at SLTC Research University and served as the Head of the Civil Engineering Department. His academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Tongji University, China, and notable consulting roles, such as a specialist advisor on asphalt materials for major projects like the Bandaranaike International Airport development. Additionally, Dr. Hettiarachchi has held roles in project management, research, and international collaborations, contributing significantly to advancements in low-carbon pavement technology and high-value utilization of recycled materials.
Dr. Chamod Hettiarachchi has served in multiple influential positions within academia, professional organizations, and advisory boards. His recent roles include Advisory Committee Member on expressway safety and energy conservation in the transportation sector for Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Transport and Highways, contributing to national policy development. He is also General Chair of the International Research Conference (IRC 2023) at SLTC Research University, showcasing his leadership in academic forums. As a Track Chair for the International Conference on Road and Airfield Pavement Technology (ICPT 2021) and an organizing committee member for major conferences like the Transport Research Forum and ICAHETS, he has promoted cutting-edge discussions in pavement engineering.
In professional societies, Dr. Hettiarachchi was an Assistant Secretary of the Highway Engineering Society of Sri Lanka, actively supporting advancements in highway technology. His contributions extend to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) in Sri Lanka as a Member of the Land Transport Committee, influencing transportation logistics. Additionally, he holds a Vice President position at the Old Royalists’ Engineering Professionals Association and served as its Founder President of the Student Chapter, nurturing the next generation of engineers.
In his community, Dr. Hettiarachchi has founded initiatives like Veritas Sisu Athwela, Care Sri Lanka, and Dána - Sri Lanka, which are focused on educational empowerment, poverty alleviation, and hunger eradication in rural areas, reflecting his commitment to societal upliftment beyond academia.
Honours and Awards
International Young Scientist Award (Belt and Road) (Received 2019)
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