- Faculty of Architecture
- Department of Building Economics
- Senior Lecturer Grade II
Contact information
Department of Building Economics
Faculty of Architecture
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Director, Centre for Disaster Risks Reduction -Develop engagement of multidisciplinary team of researchers and initiate internal and external colloboration (2023 To date)
Student Counsellor -Provide counselling services and mentoring services to the students (2021 To date)
Director Faculty of Architecture Research Unit -Ensure the the research undertaken by faculty staff members and students are properly recorded. Organise and chair the FARU annual conference. (2024 To date)
Executive committee member, University of Moratuwa Teachers' Association - (2024 To 2025)
Research Activities
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,2003 BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying
PhD, University of Salford ,2013 PhD in Construction and Property Management
Other, Queen Mary University of London ,2019 Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP, UK)
Fellow of Higher Education Academy (2019 To date)
Career
Honours and Awards
Publications*
Weerakoon, P., & Thayaparan, M. ,".Nature-Based Solutions for Circular Management of Urban Water in the Built Environment of Sri Lanka.",Springer International Publishing,2024
Costa, M.D.D., Costa, M.R.R. & Thayaparan, M. ,".The impacts of computer vision technology in construction: Investigating applications and challenges.",12th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka,2024,1024-1037
Dharmadasa, K.H.K., Kulatunga, U., Thayaparan, M. and Keraminiyage, K.P,".Assessment of community disaster resilience in Sri Lanka: Methodological approach in developing an index.",12th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka,2024,227-239
Opanayake, R.L., Thayaparan, M. and Dasuni, K.A.L,".Barriers for collaboration among built environment higher education: Undergraduate perspectives..",12th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka,2024,265-278
Pradeep, W., Thayaparan, M. and Nanayakkara, N.B.,".Training and development strategies to enhance the use of modern software in Quantity Surveying practice in Sri Lanka.",12th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka,2024,1077-1087
Weerakoon, P.Y, Thayaparan. M, & Weerakoon.T ,".Challenges in Circular Urban Water Management in Construction industry of Sri Lanka.",13th FARU International Research Conference,Sri Lanka,2023,
Mendis, A. P. K. D., Thayaparan, M., & Kaluarachchi, Y. ,".Inclusion of Marginalised Communities During Post-Disaster Context in Sri Lanka: What Methodology? .",11th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka (Virtual),2023,582-594
Fernando, G., Kulatunga, U., Thayaparan, M., & Hadiwattege, C. ,".Legal and Regulatory Framework Related to Unsolicited Proposals in Various Counties: A Systematic Review for Procurement Stage.",11th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka (Virtual),2023,712-726
Dharmadasa K.H.K, Kulatunga, U, Thayaparan, M., & Keraminiyage, K. ,".Review on the Importance of Capacity Building for Enhancing Disaster Resilience through the Effective Utilization of Resources.",11th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka (Virtual),2023,920-929
Weerakoon, P. & Thayaparan, M. ,".Analysis of Barriers Towards Implementing Circular Economy in Sri Lankan Built Environment.",11th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka (Virtual),2023,162-173
Gowsiga M., & Thayaparan M.,".Minimising Construction and Demolition Waste Using Circular Economy to Achieve Sustainable Urban Development.",11th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka (Virtual),2023,793-807
Weerakoon, P., Thayaparan, M., & Siriwardena, M.L. ,".Analysing the Contribution of Green Buildings Towards Circular Economy in Sri Lanka.",13th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM),Manila, Philippines (Hybrid),2023,1529-1539
Weerasinghe, L. N. K., Thayaparan, M., & Fernando, T. ,".Functional characteristics of an early warning system to minimise the risks of dam breaks in Sri Lanka.",10th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka (Virtual),2022,506-518
Mendis, A. P. K. D., Disaratna, P. A. P. V. D. S., Thayaparan, M., & Kaluarachchi, Y. ,".Policy-level consideration on marginalised communities in the post-disaster context: A desk study.",10th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka (Virtual),2022,668-681
Damsari, A. G. U., Thayaparan, M., & Fernando, T.,".State of the art in risk sensitive urban development: A systematic review of literature.",10th World Construction Symposium,Sri Lanka (Virtual),2022,731-742
Hemachandra, R.R., & Thayaparan, M.,".Improving Psychological Health of Junior Professionals in the Construction Organisations in Sri Lanka.",1st SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology (SICET 2022),Malabe,2022,
Ridmika, K.I. and Thayaparan, M,".Applicability of Artificial Intelligent Techniques for Effective Communication in Green Construction.",4th European Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management,Rome, Italy (Virtual),2021,2269-2279
Rathnasinghe, A., Sirimewan, D., Shandraseharan, A., Thurairajah, N., Thayaparan, M., & Waidyasekara, K. G. A. S. ,".Towards long-term sustainable performance of post-disaster housing reconstruction: Second life for temporary housing.",9th World Construction Symposium 2021,Sri Lanka (Virtual),2021,540-552
Mendis A.P.K.D. and Thayaparan, M ,".Techniques for better management of municipal solid waste strategies: A case study of Moratuwa municipality.",11th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management 2021,Singapore (Virtual),2021,4169-4180
Nanayakkara. N.B., Thayaparan, M. ,".A Systematic Review on Disaster Resilience Knowledge for Built Environment Professionals.",11th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management 2021,Singapore (Virtual),2021,899-910
Young, B.E., Seidu, R.D., Thayaparan, M., Appiah-Kubi, J,".Modular construction innovation in the UK: The case of residential buildings.",International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management,Dubai (Virtual),2020,806-816
Mendis A.P.K.D., Thayaparan Menaha & Kaluarachchi Yamuna,".Gender and Disability Inclusion in Post-Disaster Rebuilding ‘Build Back Better’ Programmes In Sri Lanka: A Literature Review .",FARU 2020 13th International Research Conference,Virtual,2020,81-88
Gowsiga M. & Thayaparan M.,".Incorporation of Circular Economy Concept to the Apparel Industry: Literature Review.",FARU 2020 13th International Research Conference,Virtual,2020,117-125
Weerasinghe,L, Rathnasinghe, A., Jayasena, H.S, Thurairajah, N, Thayaparan, M. ,".Can Lean Principles Assist to Reduce BIM Implementation Costs? A Contemporary Application of Lean Principles to the Sri Lankan Construction Industry.",Benchmarking: An International Journal,31/2,2024
Mendis, K., Thayaparan, M., Kaluarachchi, Y., & Ingirige, B,".Effective Stakeholder Management for Inclusive Post-Flood Management: Sri Lanka as a Case Study.",Water,16/10,2024
Gamage, I.S., Thayaparan, M. & Jayalath C.,".Theoretical Framework to Enhance the Level of Achieving Desired Outcomes of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry.",Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction,16/4,2024
Mendis, K., Thayaparan, M., Kaluarachchi,Y. & Pathirage, C.,".Challenges Faced by Marginalized Communities in A Post-Disaster Context: A Systematic Review of the Literature.",Sustainability,15/4,2023
Ginige, K., Mendis, K., & Thayaparan, M. ,".An assessment of structural measures for risk reduction of hydrometeorological disasters in Sri Lanka.",Progress in Disaster Science,14/100232,2022
Thayaparan, M. and Ross, A. ,".Guest Editorial.",Built Environment Project and Asset Management,11/4,2021
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