- Faculty of Architecture
- Department of Facilities Management
- Senior Lecturer Grade II
Contact information
Department of Facilities Management
Faculty of Architecture
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Professional Communication -Undergraduate -2015
Fundamentals of Management -Undergraduate -2015
Services I -Undergraduate -2015
Legal Systems -Undergraduate -2015
Facilitation -Undergraduate -2015
Human Rights -Undergraduate -2015
Human Resource Management -Undergraduate -2015
Project Planning and Management -Undergraduate -2015
Human Resource Management -Undergraduate -2015
Health Safety and Welfare II -Undergraduate -2015
FM Project Study IV -Undergraduate -2015
Risk Management -Undergraduate -2015
Professional Practice -Undergraduate -2015
Fundamentals of Management -Undergraduate -2016
Human Rights -Undergraduate -2016
Human Resource Management -Undergraduate -2016
Human Resource Management -Undergraduate -2016
Health Safety and Welfare II -Undergraduate -2016
Service Integration -Undergraduate -2016
Organisational Management -Undergraduate -2016
Risk Management -Undergraduate -2016
Professional Practice -Undergraduate -2016
Fundamentals of Management -Undergraduate -2017
Facilitation -Undergraduate -2017
Human Resource Management -Undergraduate -2017
Active Citizens -Undergraduate -2017
Organisational Management -Postgraduate -2017
FM Project Studies -Undergraduate -2017
Risk Management -Undergraduate -2017
FM Project Studies -Undergraduate -2017
Facilities II -Undergraduate -2017
Performance Management -Undergraduate -2017
Fundamentals of Management -Undergraduate -2017
Project Planning and Management -Undergraduate -2017
Human Resource Management -Undergraduate -2017
Facilitation -Undergraduate -2017
Student Counsellor - (2020 To date)
Undergraduate Coordinator of Bachelor of Science Honours in Facilities Management degree programme - (2019 To date)
Assistant Coordinator - Quality Assurance and Accreditation, Department of Building Economics - (2019 To 2021)
Curriculum Evaluation and Development Unit (CEDU) Coordinator for Bachelor of Science Honours in Facilities Management degree programme - (2022 To 2023)
Management Information System (MIS) Coordinator, Department of Facilities Management - (2024 To date)
Chairperson - Academic Committee, Department of Facilities Management - (2024 To date)
A Member of Faculty Academic Committee (FAC), Faculty of Architecture - (2023 To date)
A Member of the organising team of Faculty Orientation Programme, Faculty of Architecture, 2023 - (2023 To 2023)
Research Activities
Safety Culture
Capacity Building
Disaster Management
Sustainability
Facilities Management
Supervise dissertation students for BSc (Facilities Management) degree programme, Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Safety Culture, Capacity Building, Facilities Management
Education and Professional Affiliations
MPhil, University of Moratuwa ,2019 MPhil in Occupational Safety and Health Management
Bachelors, University of Moratuwa ,2011 B.Sc. (Hons) in Facilities Management
Associate Professional - Green Building Council of Sri Lanka(2013 To date)
Student Member of Royal Institute Charted Surveyors(2009 To date)
Member - Institute of Facilities Management Sri Lanka(2014 To 2020)
Fellow - Institute of Facilities Management Sri Lanka(2020 To date)
Career
Member of Board of Publications, Institute of Facilities Management Sri Lanka from 2017 to date
Honours and Awards
Award of Excellence with Distinction in recognising of the Outstanding Research Performance during the year 2018. (Received 2018)
Publications*
Dasandara, S. P. M., Weeratunga, W. A. P. R. and Dissanayake, P,".Urban Facilities Management: A Way of Attaining Sustainable Cities in Sri Lanka.",Springer,2021
Gajaba, P., and Dissanayake P.,".Strategies to Enhance Energy Efficiency of HVAC Airside System of Commercial Buildings in Sri Lanka.", The 14th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management,Dubai, UAE,2024,
Jayawardhana, P.D., Dissanayake D.M.P.P. and Gajaba, P.A.P.Y. ,".Barriers for the Applicability of Circular Economy Concept for Sustainable Waste Management in Sri Lankan Sugar Manufacturing Industry.",The 14th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, 2023,Kandy, Sri Lanka ,2023,
Herath, P., Dissanayake, P. and Thisakya, G.,".The Potential of Industrial Symbiosis: An Analysis of Barriers to its Implementation for Better Waste Management in Industrial Zones in Sri Lanka.",The 11th World Construction Symposium 2023,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2023,1064- 1078
Sridarran, P., Jayakodi, S., Peiris, S., De Silva, N., Lai, J. H., Rathnayake, U., & Dissanayake, P,".Exploring the Facilities Management Education Needs in Sri Lanka.",The 11th World Construction Symposium 2023,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2023,509-519
Herath, P., Dissanayake, P., Kumarasiri, B. ,".Enablers to Facilitate Industrial Symbiosis for Better Waste Management of Industrial Zones in Sri Lanka.",The 10th World Construction Symposium 2022,Colombo,2022,429 - 440
Thisakya P.G. and Dissanayake D.M.P.P.,".Occupational Health and Safety of Municipal Solid Waste Handlers in Sri Lanka.",15th FARU International Research Symposium, 2021,University of Moratuwa,2022,238 - 247
Rathnayake. P., Soorige. D., Amarasinghe S.D.I.A. and Dissanayake P. ,".Exploring Green Features that make Building Materials Green.",14th FARU International Research Symposium, 2021,University of Moratuwa,2021,160-168
Rajenthirana, N., Siriwardhanab, S. D., Samaraweera, A, Dissanayaked, D. M. P. P. and Kumarasirie, D. M. G. B. T. ,".Managing Intragroup Conflicts in Cross-Cultural Teamwork in Construction Projects in Sri Lanka.",10th International Conference on Management and Economics 2021, organised by University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka ,University of Ruhuna,2021,293 -302
Silva, L., Dissanayake, P., Kumarasiri, B. and Soorige, D.,".Customer Loyalty towards Sustainable Hotels: Case Studies in Sri Lanka.",The 9th World Construction Symposium 2021,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2021,231-243
Kumarasiri, D.M.G.B., Silva, N.D.S., Dissanayake, D.M.P.P. and Samaraweera, A.U.A.A. ,".A State of Art in Managing Municipal Solid Waste through a Cultural Perspective.", 10th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2020, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE),2020, 687-697
Dasandara, M. and Dissanayake, D.M.P.P.,".Negligence Use of Personal Protective Equipment by Construction Workers in Sri Lanka: Analysis of Individual Manifestations.", 13th FARU International Research Conference, 2020, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2020, 49 - 55
Rajenthiran, N., Madhuwanthi, H.A.S., Dissanayake, D.M.P.P. and Sirimewan, D.C.,".Cross-Cultural Dimensions and Cross-Cultural Orientations in Construction Projects: Case Study of Sri Lanka.", 13th FARU International Research Conference, 2020, Colombo, Sri Lanka,2020, 228 – 236
Dasandara M., Rajenthiran, N. Dissanayake P. and Samaraweera S,". A Cultural Perspective to Manage Conflicts in Cross-Cultural Project Teams: A Literature Review.", The 54th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), 2020, Auckland, New Zealand ,2020,
Dasandara M., Rajenthiran, N. Dissanayake P. and Samaraweera S.,". A Cultural Perspective to Manage Conflicts in Cross-Cultural Project Teams: A Literature Review.",The 54th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), 2020,Auckland, New Zealand,2020,61-70
Rifas M.M.M., Manjula N.H.C. and Soorige S.D.A. ,".Managing Challenges of High-Rise Residential Buildings in Sri Lanka: A FM Framework.",The 7th World Construction Symposium 2018,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,375-383
Fayasa, A.F. Lalith De Silva ,".Model for Analysing the Drivers and Barriers of E-procurement Adoption to Enhance the Performance of Procurement System in Sri Lanka.",The 7th World Construction Symposium 2018,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,395-404
Fernando W.D.I.J., N.H.C. Manjula and Weerasinghe A.S. ,".Key Performance Indicators for Measuring the Performance of Facilities Management Services in Hotel Buildings: A Literature Review.",The 7th World Construction Symposium 2018,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,356-364
Wijayaweera, A.W.D.H. , and Fayasa, A.F.,".A Framework for Enhancing Occupational Safety and Health in Cement Manufacturing Industry in Sri Lanka .",15 th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM 2018) ,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,913-931
Kumarasiri B. and Dissanayake D.M.P.P.,".Stakeholders’ Involvement in Successful Implementation of Waste to Energy Projects: Case Studies in Sri Lanka.",The 8th World Construction Symposium 2019,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2018,535-546
Jayathilaka B.S., Manjula N.H.C., and Rathnayake U.,".Promoting Flexible Workplace to Enhance Productivity of Office Worker.",The 6th World Construction Symposium 2017,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2017,350-359
BandaraN.H.M.W.W.C.P.K., Gayani Karunasena and Nadun Madusanka ,".Challenges in Maintaining the Green Certification in Sri Lankan Hotel Sector.",The 6th World Construction Symposium 2017,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2017,106-113
Thilochini A.R.,Madhusanka, N. and Manjula N.H.C. ,".Skills Management of Building Maintenance Technicians in Sri Lanka.",The 10th International Research Conference,Rathmalana, Sri Lanka,2017,
Jayalath M.D.A. and Madhusanka, N. ,".Effective Facilities Management Adaptation to the Technological Innovations in Commercial Buildings: The Sri Lankan Perspective.",14th International Conference on Business Management ,Colombo, Sri Lanka,2017,655-671
Weerasinghe R.P.N.P. and Andarawera A.K. ,".Industry Attractiveness of Outsourced Facilities Management Services in Sri Lanka.",The 5th World Construction Symposium, 2016,Colombo,2016,273-283
Fernando N.G. ,".Strengthening the Safety Culture in Raw Rubber Processing Stage through Human Capacity Building: A Conceptual Framework.",The 4th World Construction Symposium 2015,Colombo,2015,437-448
N.H.C. Manjula and P.A.D. Rajini,".Facilities Management Approaches for Sustainability.",The 6th International Conference on structural engineering and construction management 2015,Kandy,2015,187-193
Silva S.N. and Waidyasekara K.G.A.S ,".Comparative Study of Water Efficiency in Green and Non – Green Buildings in Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka.",The 4th World Construction Symposium 2015,Colombo,2015,170-180
Dasandara, M., Dissanayake, P. and Fernando, D.J. ,".Key performance indicators for measuring performance of facilities management services in hotel buildings: a study from Sri Lanka.",Facilities,Vol. 40 No. 5/6,2022
Dasandara, S.P.M. and Dissanayake, P.,".Limiting Reasons for Use of Personal Protective Equipment Among Construction Workers: Case Studies in Sri Lanka.",Safety Science,143C,2021
Kumarasiri, B. and Dissanayake, P.,".Barriers to Implementing Waste-to-Energy Projects in Sri Lanka: A PESTEL Analysis.",Built Environment Project and Asset Management,11(4),2021
Chamali Bandara, Gayani Karunasena, Nadun Madhusanka,".Mitigation of Challenges in Sustaining Green Certification in the Sri Lankan Hotel Sector.",Built Environment Project and Asset Management,8(5),2018
Journal Publications
Chamali Bandara, D.M.P.P. Dissanayake, Gayani Karunasena, Nadun Madhusanka. (2018). Mitigation of challenges in sustaining green certification in the Sri Lankan hotel sector, Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Vol. 8 Issue: 5, pp.515-527
Dissanayake D.M.P.P. and Fernando N.G. (2013). Factors Contributing Towards Establishing Positive Safety Culture in Manufacturing Sector, FARU Journal, Vol. 05 Issue 01, pp.233-242
International Conference Publications (Refereed)
Thilochini A.R., Dissanayake D.M.P.P., Madhusanka, N. and Manjula N.H.C. (2017). Skills Management of Building Maintenance Technicians in Sri Lanka. The 10thInternational Research Conference, organised by General Sir Jhon Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka held on 03 - 04 August 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Bandara N.H.M.W.W.C.P.K., Dissanayake D.M.P.P., Gayani Karunasena and Nadun Madusanka (2017). Challenges in Maintaining the Green Certification in Sri Lankan Hotel Sector. The 6th World Construction Symposium 2017, held on 29-31 July 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 106 -113.
Jayathilaka B.S., Manjula N.H.C., Rathnayake U. and Dissanayake D.M.P.P. (2017). Promoting Flexible Workplace to Enhance Productivity of Office Worker. The 6th World Construction Symposium 2017, held on 29-31 July 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 350-359.
Weerasinghe R.P.N.P., Dissanayake D.M.P.P., and Andarawera A.K. (2016). Industry Attractiveness of Outsourced Facilities Management Services in Sri Lanka. The 5th World Construction Symposium 2016, held on 30th June - 02nd July 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 273-283.
Manjula N.H.C., Dissanayake D.M.P.P. and Rajini P.A.D. (2015). Facilities Management Approaches for Sustainability. 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2015, held on 11-14 December 2015, Kandy, Sri Lanka, pp. 187 -193.
Dissanayake D.M.P.P. and Fernando N.G. (2015). Strengthening the Safety Culture in Raw Rubber Processing Stage through Human Capacity Building: A Conceptual Framework. The 4th World Construction Symposium 2015, held on 12-14 June 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 437-448.
Silva S.N., Waidyasekara K.G.A.S and Dissanayake D.M.P.P. (2015). Comparative Study of Water Efficiency in Green and Non – Green Buildings in Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka. The 4th World Construction Symposium 2015, held on 12-14 June 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka, pp. 170-180
Dissanayake D.M.P.P. and Fernando N.G. (2014). Establishing a positive Safety Culture in Rubber Manufacturing Sector: Human Factors. World Construction Symposium 2014, held on 20– 22 June 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Dissanayake D.M.P.P. and Fernando N.G. (2013). Effective Approach for Strengthening the Human Capacity to Respond in Fire Disasters in Industrial Buildings. International Conference on Building Resilience 2013, held on 17 – 19 September 2013 at Heritance Ahungalla, Sri Lanka.
Athapaththu A.M.S.U., Fernando N.G. and Dissanayake D.M.P.P. (2013). Effective Fire Safety Planning for Industrial Buildings: A Literature Review. World Construction Symposium 2013, held on 14 – 15 June 2013 at Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dissanayake D. M. P. P. and N. G. Fernando (2012). Role of Facilities Manager in Pre-disaster Risk Reduction Phase: A Literature Synthesis. 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, 2012, held on 14 -16 December 2012 at Earl’s Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Dissanayake D.M.P.P. and N. G. Fernando (2012). Role of Facilities Manager in Disaster Recovery Planning. FARU International Research Symposium, 2012, held on 24-25 August 2012 at Galle Fort, Sri Lanka.
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