CAREER SUMMARY
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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A case study on care giver’s language variation
K Dinushika M Jayathissa, (Undergraduate Research Symposium (HUG 2018))