- Faculty of Architecture
- Department of Building Economics
- Professor
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)
Examination Coordinator -Ensure timely release of results at the Department of Building Economics (2019 To date)
Management of Information Services (MIS) Coordinator -Ensure the Moodle is maintained up to date, provide training on Moodle / LMS to the staff / Update the online learning protocol at the department (2019 To date)
Curriculum Evaluation and Development Unit (CEDU) Coordinator -Ensure the curriculum is continuously monitored and updated to meet the current industry requirements, and feedback received from students. To led the process of curriculum revision (major and minor) of the undergraduate programme at the Department (2018 To date)
Continuous Assessment (CA) Coordinator -Ensured that the continuous assessment were distributed across modules without overloading the students' academic calendar, conducted CA viva at the end of each semester for each level. Gathered feedback from the students on the modules delivered and the lecturers (2018 To 2022)
Secretary, Quantity Surveying Alumni Association (QSAA) -QSAA is an active Alumni chapter of the University of Moratuwa. QSAA works in close collaboration with the Department to support the student welfare and to enhance the teaching and learning facilities at the Department (2022 To 2024)
Assistant Secretary, Quantity Surveying Alumni Association (QSAA) -QSAA is an active Alumni chapter of the University of Moratuwa. QSAA works in close collaboration with the Department to support the student welfare and to enhance the teaching and learning facilities at the (2021 To 2022)
Committee member of Quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Architecture -Contributed to Quality Assurance as a committee member (representing Department as MIS coordinator) (2019 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
Enhancing the inclusivity of marginalised communities during post disaster reconstruction / Disaster resilience knowledge and education at built environment higher education / Technological advancements at Quantity Surveying practices / Cost database and benchmarking for building projects in Sri Lanka
PhD, Co-supervision - Gayan Fernando, Development of A Legal and Regulatory Framework for Entertaining Unsolicited Proposals towards Successful Implementation of PPPs in Sri Lanka, University of Moratuwa
PhD, Co-supervision - Keshan Dharmadasa, Capacity Assessment for Effective Resource Utilization to Form Community Resilience to Disasters, University of Moratuwa
PhD Completion (main-supervision) - Kalindu Mendis, 2024, Inclusivity of Marginalised Communities During Post Disaster Phase in Sri Lanka, University of Moratuwa. The student received the gold medal for the most outstanding doctoral researcher at University of Moratuwa for the year 2024, at the general convocation which was held on 18th December 2024.
PhD Completion (co-supervision) - Hajer Al-Dahash, 2017, Evaluation of Disaster Response Management in Iraq Resulting from Terrorism, University of Salford, UK
PhD Completion (co-supervision) - Belqais Allali, 2016, The Relationship Between Organisational Culture and Knowledge Sharing in the Information Communication Technology Firms in Libya, University of Salford, UK
MSc (by Research) Supervision - Ms. S. Priyadharshini, Implementing Agile Project Management Methodologies in Construction Projects, University of Moratuwa
MSc (by Research) Supervision - Tharaki Nayanthara, Investigation on the contribution of construction Professionals to Disaster Resilient Built Environment, University of Moratuwa
MSc (by Research) Supervision - Kavindya Prasangika, Emotional Competence as an Approach to Improve Work-Life Balance Among University Academic Staff in Sri Lanka, University of Moratuwa
MSc (by Research) Completion - Panchali Weerakoon, Investigating the Contribution of Circular Economy Concept to Improve the Performance Standard used for Green Rating System for Built Environment in Sri Lanka, University of Moratuwa (2024)
MSc (by Research) Completion - Nishadi Nanayakkara, Teaching and Research Capacity of Built Environment Higher Education in Sri Lanka in the Field of Disaster Resilience, University of Moratuwa (2023)
MSc (by Research) Completion - Udathara Damsari, A Framework to Support Risk-Sensitive Urban Development in Sri Lanka, University of Moratuwa (2023)
MSc (by Research) Completion - Isuri Ridmika, Applicability of Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Effective Communication in Green Construction, University of Moratuwa (2022)
MSc (by Research) Completion - Lichini Weerasinghe, User Requirements to Support Functional Characteristics of a Digital Early Warning System for Dam Failures in Sri Lanka, University of Moratuwa (2022)
Disaster Resilience, Community resilience, Marginalised communities, Built Environment, Higher Education, Quantity Surveying technologies
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
Teaching Positions held
1. Professor in Building Economics, Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (Feb 2024 to date)
2. Senior Lecturer, Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (Sep 2018 to Feb 2024)
3. Course Director, BSc in Commercial Management, School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University, UK (Aug 2017 to Aug 2018)
4. Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying, School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University, UK (Aug 2016 to Aug 2018)
5. Part-time Lecturer, Centre for Disaster Resilience, School of the Built Environment, University of Salford, UK (May 2015 to July 2016)
6. Lecturer (Temporary), Department of Building Economics, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (Jan 2004 to Aug 2005)
Research Positions held
1. Research Fellow, Centre for Disaster Resilience, School of the Built Environment, University of Salford, UK (May 2015 to July 2016)
Projects: EU-CIRCLE (A pan-European framework for strengthening critical infrastructure resilience to climate change) and CLIMATISE (Climate impacts in Malaysia: Attenuation through an integrated safer built environment)
2. Lead Researcher and Network Manager, Centre for Disaster Resilience, School of the Built Environment, University of Salford, UK (Apr 2012 to Apr 2015)
Project: ANDROID (Academic network for disaster resilience to optimise educational development
3. Lead Researcher, School of the Built Environment, University of Salford, UK (Oct 2009 to Mar 2012)
Project: BELLCURVE (Built environment lifelong learning challenging university responses to vocational education)
4. Reading PhD and part-time research activities, University of Salford, UK, small-scaled research projects, writing research bids, and conference organisations while reading for PhD (Jan 2007 to Sep 2009)
5. Lead Researcher, University of Salford, UK (Aug 2005 to Dec 2006)
Project: CAW (Construction and women)
Research Grants
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2018 to 2023)
1. Principal Investigator, Development of a Comparative Index to Evaluate the Level of Community Disaster Resilience (CDR) in Sri Lanka, 2019, funded by Senate Research Grant (SRC) [Short Term], University of Moratuwa, 2024 (Rs 600,000)
2. Co-Investigator, , funded by Senate Research Grant (SRC) [Short Term], University of Moratuwa, 2024 (PhD)
3. Co-Investigator, A Policy Review to Improve the Engagement of Marginalised Communities During Post-Disaster Reconstruction in Sri Lanka funded by Senate Research Grant (SRC), University of Moratuwa, 2021 (Rs 2,130,000)
4. Co-investigator, Transformational Homes for Long-Term Disaster Relief and Recovery funded by Quality-related Research (QR) funds, Northumbria University, UK, 2021 (£2400)
5. Co-investigator, User Requirements to Support Functional Characteristics of a Digital Early Warning System for Dam Failures in Sri Lanka funded by Quality-related Research (QR) funds, University of Salford, UK, 2021 (£2500)
6. Co-investigator, A Framework to Support Risk-Sensitive Urban Development in Sri Lanka funded by Quality-related Research (QR) funds, University of Salford, UK, 2021 (£2500)
7. Co-investigator, Cost Benefit Analysis of Physical Defences Against Natural Hazards funded by Quality-related Research (QR) funds, Northumbria University, UK, 2020/2021 (£3000)
8. Principal Investigator, Enhancing the Green Construction through Artificial Intelligence funded by Senate Research Grant (SRC), University of Moratuwa, 2020 (Rs 1,390,000)
9. Co-Investigator, Technology Enhanced Stakeholder Collaboration for Supporting Risk-Sensitive Sustainable Urban Development (TRANSCEND) funded by GCRF Funds in collaboration with University of Salford, UK, University of York, UK, University of Peshwar, Pakistan, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia, and University of Technology, Malaysia, 2019 - 2023 (£1,013,629)
10. Principal Investigator, Teaching and Research Capacity of Built Environment Higher Education in Sri Lanka in the Field of Disaster Resilience funded by Senate Research Grant (SRC), University of Moratuwa (2019) (Rs 1,210,000)
11. Co-Investigator, Gender and Disability Inclusion in Post-Disaster Rebuilding ‘Build Back Better’ Programme – A Pilot Study in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka funded Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) in collaboration with London South Bank University, UK, 2019-2023 (£10,703)
London South Bank University, UK (2016 to 2018)
1. Principal Investigator - Social-Ecological Resilience to River Floods and Coastal Disasters, funded by Newton-Fund Researcher Links programme and Foundation for Research Funding and Innovation of the State of Santa Catarina (FAPESC), 2018-2019 (£46,200)
Editor
1. Editor-in-Chief, FARU Journal by Faculty of Architecture Research Unit in Sri Lankan Journals Online (Since May 2024)
2. Associate Editor, Journal of Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Emerald Publishing (Since April 2024)
3. Editorial Assistant, Journal of Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Emerald Publishing (Since Jan 2023 to March 2024)
4. Associate Editor, FARU Journal, 2023, Volume 10 (Issues 1 and 2) by Faculty of Architecture Research Unit in Sri Lankan Journals Online
5. Member of Editorial Review Board, Journal of Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Emerald publishing (Oct 2021 to Dec 2022)
6. Guest Editor, FARU Journal, 2022, Volume 9 (Issue 1 and 2) by Faculty of Architecture Research Unit in Sri Lankan Journals Online
7. Lead Guest Editor, Special Issue on Towards a Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Built Environment, Journal of Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Emerald publishing (2019-2021)
8. Editorial Board Member, FOCUS, Quarterly E-Magazine of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL), 2021/2022
9. Co-Editor, Souza, C.M.M., Thayaparan, M., Mattedi, M.A., Kaluarachchi, Y., Egbu, C., Polette, M., Mello, B.J. and Soraes, B (Eds.) (2018), Social-Ecological Resilience to Disasters: British and Brazilian Perspectives, e-Handbook, Amoler Publisher: Blumenau
10. Co-Editor, Amaratunga, R.D.G., Faber, M., Haigh, R.P., Indirli, M., Kaklauskss, A., Lill, I., Perdikou, S., Rochas, C., Sparf, J., Perera, S., Thayaparan, M., & Velazquez, J. (2015), Disaster resilience education and research roadmap for Europe 2030, Project Report, ANDROID Disaster Resilience Network.
11. Co-Editor, Haigh, R., Amaratunga, D., Keraminiyage, K. & Thayaparan, M. (2014), (edited by) Book of Abstracts, 4th International Conference on Building Resilience Incorporating the 3rd Annual Conference of the ANDROID Disaster Resilience Network, University of Salford, University of Huddersfield and the ANDROID Disaster Resilience Network, ISBN 978-1-907842-58-0
12. Co-Editor, Haigh, R., Amaratunga, D., Keraminiyage, K. & Thayaparan, M. (2014), (edited by) The full proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Building Resilience, Incorporating the 3rd Annual Conference of the ANDROID Disaster Resilience Network, A Volume of Procedia Economics and Finance, Volume 18, Pages 1-976 (2014), with full open access, indexed in Science Direct by ELSEVIER (ISSN: 2212-5671).
Resource Person at Seminars, Workshops, and Staff Development Programme
1. Resource person of International Webinar (AIQS CPD) on Demystifying Life Cycle Costing through Circular Economy Principles in Construction organised by Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyor (AIQS), Sri Lankan Chapter, 18th October 2024
2. Resource person of Project Dissemination Event on Gender and Disability Inclusion in Post-disaster Rebuilding -Build Back Better- Programmes in Sri Lanka organised by University of Salford, UK in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, London South Bank University and University of Moratuwa, 13th June 2023, ThinkLab of University of Salford
3. Resource person of Staff Development Programme on Are you ready to launch a successful research project? conducted as part of the University of Vocational Technology (UoVT) Research Seminar Series 2022 for Academic staff organised by the Staff Development Centre (SDC) of UoVT, 30th September 2022
4. Resource person at the IQSSL Technical Session 2021 delivering a speech on Whole Life Costing as a financial enabler for circular economy within the built environment, 26th August 2021
5. Resource person of Staff Development Programme on ‘Moodle Training Workshop’ for all the academic staff of the Department of Building Economics, Computer Lab, New Building, University of Moratuwa, 16th February 2021
6. Resource person at the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction Meeting delivering a talk on ‘Gender and Disability Inclusion in Post-disaster Rebuilding ‘Build Back Better’ Programmes: A Pilot Case Study in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka’, Board Room, Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, 13th February 2020
7. Guest lecture delivered on ‘Use of Off-Site Manufacturing: Risk Management’ as part of MSc Short Course at University of Salford, UK (CSCT), 11th January 2020
8. Guest lecture delivered on ‘Value Management’, at College of Quantity Surveying, Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL), 19th February 2019
9.Resource person and UK coordinator for a British Council Researcher Links workshop on ‘Social-Ecological Resilience to River Floods and Coastal Disasters’ conducted for Early Career Researchers of UK and Brazil, which was held in Blumenau, Brazil Regional University of Blumenau, Brazil from 16th to 20th July 2018
10. Invited speaker on ‘Disaster Resilience’ at the Global Challenges Research & Enterprise Forum, London South Bank University, on 21st November 2016
11. Resource person of the session on ‘Introduction to Research Methodology’ for the School of the Built Environment Postgraduate research training session at University of Salford, 28th October 2015
12. Resource person of the CLIMATISE research project workshop conducted for the industry practitioners at the Everly, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 17th August 2015
13. Resource person of the CLIMATISE research project workshop conducted for the academics at the UTHM, Johor, Malaysia, 20th August 2015
14. Resource person of research dissemination seminars on ‘Inclusive Development to Address Disaster Risks’ which is organised as part of the British High Commission funded project ‘Conflict Prevention through Infrastructure reconstruction’ undertaken by the School of the Built Environment, University of Salford, UK conducted in Batticaloa on 8th March 2012 and in Vavuniya, 9th March 2012
15. Resource person of seminar on ‘Ten-point Checklist - Essentials for Making Cities Resilient’ as part of the Disaster Risk Management Training Program for Local Government Councils, Batticaloa, 8th March 2012
16. Resource person of CPD on ‘Lifelong Learning: Challenges and Responses to Quantity Surveying Educational Needs’ organised as part of 15th Annual Congress of Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS), Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka, 26th July 2011
17. Resource person of workshop on ‘Lifelong Learning Needs for Disaster Management Education in the Built Environment’ organised as part of International Conference on Building Resilience, Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka, 21st July 2011
Journal Reviewer
1. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Emerald Publishing
2. Construction Economics and Buildings, UTS ePress
3. Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, Emerald Publishing
4. FARU Journal, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lankan Journals Online
5. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Elsevier Ltd.
6. International Journal of Strategic Property Management,Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
7. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, Emerald Publishing
8. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Emerald Publishing
International Scientific committee member
1. 17th FARU International Research Conference, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 6-7 December 2024
2. 12th World Construction Symposium 2024 on Empowering Construction Industry: Towards Sustainable Development Goals, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 9-10 August 2024
3. 16th FARU International Research Conference, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 1-2 December 2023
4. 11th World Construction Symposium 2023 on Accelerating Sustainability in the Built Environment: Policies, Practices, and Perspectives, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 21-22 July 2023
5. 15th FARU International Research Conference, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2 December 2022
6. 10th World Construction Symposium 2022 on Sustainability and resilience in the built environment: Changed perspectives, virtual, 24-26 June 2022
7. 1st SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology (SICET 2022), 11 February 2022
8. 14th FARU International Research Conference, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 3-5 December 2021
9. 9th World Construction Symposium 2021 on “Reshaping construction: Strategic, Structural & Cultural Transformations towards the Next Normal, virtual, 09 – 10 July 2021
10. 13th FARU International Research Conference, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, November 06-07, 2020
11. 14th International Postgraduate Research (IPGRC) Conference, University of Salford, 16-17 December 2019
12. 12th FARU International Research Conference, University of Moratuwa, 3-4 December 2019
13. Univotec Annual International Research Symposium 2019, University of Vocational Technology, 13 December 2019
14. 8th World Construction Symposium on Towards a Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Built Environment, Galadari Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8-9 November 2019,
15. 13th International Postgraduate Research (IPGRC) Conference, University of Salford, UK, 14-15 September 2017
16. 7th International Conference on Building Resilience: Using scientific knowledge to inform policy and practice in disaster risk reduction, Bangkok, Thailand, 27-29 November 2017
17. 5th International Building Resilience Conference 2015: Increasing societal resilience to disasters, Newcastle, Australia, 15 – 17 July 2015
18. 4th International Conference on Building Resilience: incorporating 3rd Annual meeting of ANDROID Disaster Resilience Network, Salford, UK, 8-11 September 2014
19. International Conference on Construction in a Changing World. CIB W55/65/89/92/96/102/117 & TG72/81/83, Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka, 4 – 7 May 2014
20. Lead member of the CIB TG53 International steering committee established to coordinate the CIB World Congress 2010 Postgraduate Research theme. CIB World Congress 2010, Salford Quays, UK, 10-13 May 2010
21. CIB W89 International Conference on Building Education and Research (BEAR), Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka, 11 – 15 February 2008
Conference Session Chair
1. Session Chair, Circular Economy for Sustainable Construction, 12th World Construction Symposium, University of Moratuwa, 10th August 2024.
2. Session Co-Chair, Innovative Construction Technologies and Perception Enhancement, FARU 2023 - 16th International Research Conference, 2nd December 2023
3. Session Chair, Construction Education, 11th World Construction Symposium, University of Moratuwa, 22nd July 2023
4. Session Chair, Technical Session 4 on Quantity Surveying II, 2nd SLIIT International Conference on Engineering and Technology (SICET 2023), 25th March 2023
5. Session Chair, Knowledge Management and Leeson Learned, 10th World Construction Symposium, University of Moratuwa, 24th June 2022
6. Session Co-Chair, Green Products, Buildings and Cities, FARU 2022 - 15th International Research Conference, 2nd December 2022
7. Session Chair, Innovative Construction Technologies, International Research Symposium 2021, University of Vocational Technology, Virtual, 14th December 2021
8. Session Co-Chair, Building Construction and Technology, FARU 2021 - 14th International Research Conference, 3rd December 2021
9. Session Chair, Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Infrastructure, 9th World Construction Symposium, University of Moratuwa, 10th July 2021
10. Session Moderator, Human Resource and Management, FARU 2020 - 13th International Research Conference, 7th November 2020
11. Session Chair / Facilitator, Postgraduate Research Experience, FARU 2019 - 12th International Research Conference, 3rd December 2019
12. Session Chair, Business and Built Environment: Facility Management, Construction and Manufacturing, at Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC) 2015, Media City, 26th – 28th May 2015
13. Session Chair, People, Skills and Education, 12th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC), MediaCity, 12th June, 2015
Honours and Awards
Award of Excellence with Distinction for Outstanding Research Performance during the year 2022 (Received 2023)
Award of Excellence for Outstanding Research Performance during the year 2021 (Received 2022)
Outstanding Reviewer Award for the continued support for the International Journal of Built Environment Project and Asset Management (BEPAM) (Received 2022)
Award of Excellence for Outstanding Research Performance during the year 2020 (Received 2021)
Award of Excellence with Distinction for Outstanding Research Performance during the year 2019 (Received 2020)
Best Paper Award for the paper titled Enhancing the practices of spare part management in Manufacturing Industry’, awarded under the theme ‘professional space and economic impact at the FARU 2019: 12th International Research Conference (Received 2019)
Star Researcher Award for the Best Early Career Researcher (Received 2010)
The Best Paper Award for the paper titled Contribution of women managers towards the construction industry: Preliminary findings (Received 2010)
Overseas Research Students Award Scheme (ORSAS) (Received 2007)
European Social Fund (ESF) Research Studentship (Received 2005)
Prestigious Education Prize 2002, in recognition of the outstanding performance of the undergraduate in the academic year 2002/2003 (Received 2002)
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
Kaluarachchi, Y., Thayaparan, M., & Mendis A.P.K.D. ,".Enhancing Micro-Human Efforts through Livelihood Assistance for Women in Post-Disaster Recovery in Sri Lanka.",Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group (in Press),2024
Amaratunga, D., Shanmugam, M., Haigh, R., & Baldry, D. ,".Construction and Women.",Wiley-Blackwell, USA,2009
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
Madushika, I. & Thayaparan, M. ,".Applicability of Digital Twin Technology for Quality Management in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry.",FARU 2024 17th International Research Conference,Sri Lanka,2024,450-459
Rahubadda. R.V.A.D., Dassanayake. S.M., De-Silva. M.C.K., Thayaparan. M. & Kulathunga. U ,".Simulation of Plausible Hazard Scenarios Associated With Dam Failures: Case Study on Kantale Dam, Sri Lanka.",FARU 2024 17th International Research Conference,Sri Lanka,2024,407-418
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
Seidu, R.D, Young, B., Thayaparan, M., Rodmell, S., & Robinson, H. ,".Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Training for Quantity Surveyors to Contribute to Carbon Reduction in Buildings.",8th World Construction Symposium 2019,Sri Lanka ,2019,453-463
Hyderaly, H., Thayaparan, M., & Aarifkhan, F. ,".The Concept of Value Engineering and its Assimilation in Sri Lankan Construction Industry: A Literature Review.",8th World Construction Symposium 2019,Sri Lanka,2019,556-566
Abeyratna, S.M.D.N., Thayaparan, M., & Fayasa A.F. ,".Enhancing the Practices of Spare Part Management in Manufacturing Industry.",12th FARU International Research Conference,Sri Lanka,2019,
Seidu, R.D, Robinson, H., Young, B., & Thayaparan, M. ,".The Cost of Fire in High Rise Buildings: Post Grenfell and Implications for the Professional Development of the QS.",Professionalism and Ethics in Construction Conference: Improving the Global Industry,UK,2018,
Kulatunga, U., Pathirage, C., Thayaparan, M., & Sulaiman, N. ,".Vulnerability Assessment for Climate-Induced Disasters in Malaysia.",7th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2016 (ICSBE),Sri Lanka,2016,
Al-Dahash, H., Thayaparan, M. & Kulatunga, U. ,".Understanding the Terminologies: Disaster, Crisis and Emergency.",Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM),Manchester, UK,2016,
Thayaparan, M., Ingirige, B.I., Pathirage, C., Kulatunga, U., & Fernando, T. ,".Resilience Framework for Critical Infrastructure.",12th International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction,Sri Lanka,2016,
Al-Dahash, H., Thayaparan, M., & Kulatunga, U. ,".Challenges During Disaster Response Planning Resulting from War Operations and Terrorism in Iraq.",12th International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction,Sri Lanka,2016,
Noralfishah, S., Thayaparan, M., Haidaliza, M., & Kulatunga, U. ,".Impact of Flood Disaster in Malaysia: A Case Study on Public Hospitals.",The 11th Annual International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction (I3R2),Korea,2015,
Thayaparan, M., Amaratunga, D., & Haigh, R,".Contributions of Women Managers to UK Construction Industry.",International Conference on Construction in a Changing World,Kandalama, Sri Lanka,2014,
Thayaparan, M., Siriwardena, M., Amaratunga, D., Malalgoda, C., & Keraminiyage, K. ,".Lifelong Learning and the Changing Role of Quantity Surveying Profession.",15th Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Conference,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2011,
Malalgoda, C., Siriwardena, M., Thayaparan, M., Amaratunga, D., Lill, I., Witt, E., & Kaklauskas, A. ,".Towards a Framework to Capture and Respond to Construction Labour Market Skills.",15th Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors Conference,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2011,
Amaratunga, D., Siriwardena, M., Malalgoda, C., Pathirage, C., & Thayaparan, M. ,".Lifelong Learning Needs for Disaster Management Education in the Built Environment.",International Conference on Building Resilience,Kandalama, Sri Lanka,2011,
Siriwardena, M., Amaratunga, D., Malalgoda, C., & Thayaparan, M. ,".Addressing the Construction Labour Market Skills Mismatch Through Lifelong Learning in Higher Education Institutions.",Education in a Changing Environment 6th International Conference, Creativity and Engagement in Higher Education,Salford, UK,2011,
Thayaparan, M., Siriwardena, M., Kulatunga, K., Amaratunga, D., & Malalgoda, C. ,".Reforming HEI for Through-Life Sustainability of Construction Professionals.",International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE),Kandy, Sri Lanka,2010,
Thayaparan, M., Siriwardena, M., Malalgoda, C., Amaratunga, D., Kaklauskas, A., & Lill, I. ,".Reforming HEI to Improve Skills and Knowledge on Disaster Resilience among Construction Professionals.",Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction, Building and Real Estate International Research Conference (COBRA),Paris, France,2010,
Thayaparan, M., Amaratunga, D., & Haigh, R. ,".Contribution of Women Managers Towards the Construction Industry: Preliminary Findings.",CIB World Congress 2010: Building Better World,Salford, UK,2010,
Thayaparan, M., Amaratunga, D., & Haigh, R. ,".Leadership Styles of Women Managers in the UK Construction Industry: Knowledge Capture.",CIB Joint International Symposium 2009: Construction Facing Worldwide Challenges,Dubrovnik, Croatia,2009,
Shanmugam, M., Amaratunga, D., & Haigh, R. ,".Analysing Leadership Styles of Female Managers In UK Construction: The Research Techniques.",9th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment,Salford, UK,2009,
Fernando, P.G., Kulatunga, U., Thayaparan, M. and Hadiwattege, C. ,".Reforming legal and regulatory structure of public–private partnerships in Sri Lanka.",Built Environment Project and Asset Management,Ahead of print,2025
Jayalath, C., & Thayaparan, M.,".Efficacy of Mediating Construction Disputes during Economic Recession: Case Study of Mediator Style.",Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction,17/2,2025
M. Sachchithananthan & M. Thayaparan,".A Framework to Select Suitable Sustainable Materials for High-rise Buildings in Sri Lanka.",International Journal of Construction Management,Published online 5 Sept 2024,2025
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
Kaushalya, K. W. A. H. H., Thayaparan, M., Weerasinghe, L. N. K., & Attfield, A. ,".Rogers’ diffusion of innovation theory to enhance BIM implementation in the construction industry of Sri Lanka.",Intelligent Buildings International,16/4,2024
Sachchithananthan, M., Niranjan, K., & Thayaparan, M. ,".Simulation modelling of cost overruns in building projects: a panel data analysis.",FARU Journal,11/1,2024
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
Kantamaneni, K., Sudha Rani, N. N. V., Rice, L., Sur, K., Thayaparan, M., Kulatunga, U., Rege, R., Yenneti, K., & Campos, L.C. ,".A Systematic Review of Coastal Vulnerability in Andhra Pradesh, India: A Critical Evaluation of Data Gathering, Risk Levels and Mitigation Strategies.",Waters,11/2,2019
Al-Dahash, H., Kulatunga, U., & Thayaparan, M. ,".Weaknesses During the Disaster Response Management Resulting From War Operations and Terrorism in Iraq.",International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction,34,2019
Zin Zawawi, M.I., Kulatunga, U. & Thayaparan, M. ,".Malaysian Experience With Public Private Partnerships (PPP) – Managing Unsolicited Proposals.",Built Environment Project and Asset Management,6/5,2016
Thayaparan, M., Siriwardena, M.L., Malalgoda, C.I., Amaratunga, R.D.G., Lill, I., & Kaklauskas, A. ,".Enhancing Post-Disaster Reconstruction Capacity through Lifelong Learning in Higher Education.",Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal,24/3,2015
Haigh, R.P., Amaratunga, R.D.G., & Thayaparan, M. ,".ANDROID: An Inter-Disciplinary Academic Network that Promotes Co-Operation and Innovation Among European Higher Education to Increase Society's Resilience to Disasters.",Procedia Economics and Finance,18,2014
Thayaparan, M., Malalgoda, C.I., Keraminiyage, K.P., & Amaratunga, R.D.G. ,".Disaster Management Education Through Higher Education – Industry Collaboration in the Built Environment.",Procedia Economics and Finance,18,2014
Siriwardena, M., Malalgoda, C., Thayaparan, M., Amaratunga, D., & Keraminiyage, K,".Disaster Resilient Built Environment: Role of Lifelong Learning and the Implications for Higher Education.",International Journal of Strategic Property Management,17/2,2013
Witt, E., Lill, I., Malalgoda, C., Siriwardena, M., Thayaparan, M., & Amaratunga, D. ,".Towards a Framework for Closer University Industry Collaboration in Educating Built Environment Professionals.",International Journal of Strategic Property Management,17/2,2013
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