Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade)

CAREER SUMMARY

  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
    Sep. 2023 – Present

  • Civil Engineer, Urban Water Management Division, Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation (SLLDC)
    July 2023 – Sep. 2023

  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, British College of Applied Studies (BCAS)
    Aug. 2022 – Sep. 2023

  • Visiting Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, International College of Business and Technology - Kandy
    Jan. 2019 – Mar. 2020

  • Research Engineer, Real Time Flood Control Study, Metro Colombo Urban Development Project, Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development, Sri Lanka
    Nov. 2016 – Nov. 2018

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
    Joint PhD Program, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne, Australia and University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
    2019-2023

  • Master of Science of Engineering
    Specializing in Water and Environment Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
    GPA: 3.85/4
    2017-2018

  • Water Resources Management & Water/Wastewater Treatment (10 ECTS)
    Water Management in Cold Climates (5 ECTS)
    Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway
    June 2017 – Oct. 2017

  • Bachelor of the Science of Engineering (Hons.)
    Specialized in Civil Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
    GPA: 3.60/4
    Second Class (Upper Division) Honors
    2013 – 2016

  • GCE Advanced Level (2011) & GCE Ordinary Level (2008)
    Dharmaraja College Kandy, Sri Lanka
    1998 – 2011

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Research Interests

  • Water Resources Management
  • Flood Control Systems
  • Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Water Management
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Membrane Bioreactor Technology
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Biogas Production and Utilization

Memberships

  • Associate Member - Institute of Engieers - Sri Lanka

Research Clusters

Fundamental and Applied Hydraulics and Hydrology

"Hydraulics and ecohydrology of rivers (including ephemeral streams) and Environmental pollution assessment and mitigation are the key domains in this group. Study areas cover all types of land uses: pristine, rural to urban. This group has collaborations with the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment - Chinese Academy of Sciences, Irrigation Department, Sichuan University, and Saitama University. 

Areas: Solving real-world problems of lotic and lentic waters and contributing to the fundamental understanding of lotic and lentic waters and their interaction with land/catchment  "

Advanced AI Applications in Engineering

"The ""Advanced AI Applications in Engineering"" research group focuses on integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence techniques across various engineering fields, including electrical and electronics, telecommunications, civil, mechanical, mechatronics, and biomedical engineering.  The group aims to address complex real-world challenges by applying AI to optimize system performance, enhance energy efficiency, and improve automation. 

Key areas of research include AI-driven system design, signal processing, smart infrastructure, autonomous systems, biomedical diagnostics, and intelligent manufacturing. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the group seeks to advance AI-driven innovations that contribute to smarter, more resilient, and efficient engineering solutions."

PUBLICATIONS

  • Conference Proceedings 2024

    Effectiveness of Using Prepared and Impromptu Speeches to Evaluate Undergraduates’ Oral Proficiency in English as a Second Language Classroom

    K Dinushika M Jayathissa, (International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities (SICASH) 2023)

  • Journal Publications 2023

    Teachers’ Perception on Current Testing Methods Used in English as a Second Language Classroom

    K Dinushika M Jayathissa, “International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications” , pp. 262- 275

  • Conference Proceedings 2021

    Test Development Processes Followed in Testing Learners in Writing and Reading in English as a Second Language Class- room in the Rathnapura Education Zone

    K Dinushika M Jayathissa, (5th International Conference on the Humanities)

  • Conference Proceedings 2019

    Test Development Process On Testing Students In Reading And Writing In English As A Second Language Classroom In Rathnapura Education Zone

    K Dinushika M Jayathissa, (Undergraduate Research Symposium (HUG 2019)

  • Conference Proceedings 2018

    A case study on care giver’s language variation

    K Dinushika M Jayathissa, (Undergraduate Research Symposium (HUG 2018))

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