Grants Received by the Department

Name Research Topic
Dr. R. M. C. M. Rajapakse
Application of Ultra-High-Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) to Retrofit ReinforcedConcrete Dapped-End Connections
Prof. H.M.Y.C. Mallikarachchi
Hybrid Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Predicting Multi-scale Thermo-MechanicalFailure in Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers
Dr. N.M.M.Nihaaj
Numerical Analysis of Soil Erosion in Sri Lankan Tank Embankments: A Comparative Study of Machine Learning and Explainable AI Approaches
Dr. P.L.N. Fernando
Develpoment of a Comprehensive Threat Assessment Framework and Mitigation Strategies for Progressive Collapse of Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected to Blast Loads
Prof. H.M.Y.C. Mallikarachchi
Design of long thin shell deployable booms for large foldable arrays
Dr. K.H.S.M. Sampath
Integrated Hydro-Mechanical and AI Framework for Predicting Rainfall-Induced Slope Failures.
Prof. R U Halwatura
Development of Climate-Adaptive, Waste-Derived Agro-Mats for Sustainable Soil–Plant–Water Interaction
Dr. Herath H.M.S.T.
Web crippling behavior of cold-formed steel lipped channels with angle stiffeners
Dr. Weerasinghe T.G.P.L.
Evaluation of the fire performance of concrete containing Graphene Oxide (GO)
Dr. Fernando P.L.N.
Development of an analytical model to predict the propagation of shock waves through a multi-metallic system
Dr. Sampath K.H.S.M.
Utilization of rice husk ash and coir husk in the stabilization of peaty soils: An insight into a sustainable ground improvement
Dr. Herath H.M.S.T.
Design-informed Generative Modelling of Structurally Optimal Civil & Mechanical Structures or Structural Components
Dr. Herath H.M.S.T.
Developing Bamboo as a Structural Material for Low-Cost Sustainable Housing in Sri Lanka
Dr. T G P L Weerasinghe
A Computational and Experimental Approach to
Fire Risk Assessment of Combustible
Cladding Systems in Urban Structures
Dr. G.M.C.A. Perera
Development of a modified SCS curve number
method to estimate the runoff in small
catchments in Sri Lanka
Prof. H.R.Pasindu
Incorporating flood resilience into road asset
management in low volume road networks
Dr. K.H.S.M. Sampath
Sustainable Utilization of Tunnel Muck for Infrastructure Development Projects in Sri Lanka.
Dr. H. G. H. Damruwan
Investigate vibration effects on buildings due todynamic loads
Dr. H M S T Herath
Design-Informed GenerativeDesign of Steel
Structures Using Computer Vision Techniques
Dr. P.L.N. Fernando
Comparative Studyof Design Guidelines for Earthquake-Resistant and Blast-Resistant Structures: Towards aUnified Approach
Dr. K.H.S.M. Sampath
An Experimental and Predictive Framework for Interface Shear Strength in Geotechnical Design Optimization
Dr. R.M.C.M. Rajapakse
Modelling the Impact of Dowel Bar Misalignment on Joint Behaviour and Stress Distribution in Rigid Pavements
Dr. E.R.K. Chandrathilaka
Evaluating the Use of Eurocode Provisions for Nailed Timber Connections with Locally Sourced SriLankan Hardwoods
Prof. H.M.Y.C. Mallikarachchi
Developing Synchronised Full-Field Thermo-Mechanical Deformation Measurement Tool for Structural Testing
Dr. Chatura Dissanayake
Assessment of the Hydraulic and Hydrological Impact of Water Hyacinth Infestation in Inland Water Systems of Sri Lanka
Dr H.M.S.T. Herath
Bottle-Bricks: Innovative Interlocking Bottles for Sustainable Walls
Prof Rangika Halwatura
Indoor Air Purification System Using Isolated Freshwater cyanobacteria
Dr. N.M. Mohamed Nihaaj
Optimizing Construction Cost Forecasting with Machine Learning Techniques