Thesis
PhD
Topic: High-Performance Concrete in Marine Applications: Sustainability & Durability Aspect, January 2023-January 2026
Candidate: Samarajeewa M.A.P.H., Joint PhD Programme between Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia and Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya (UOP), Sri Lanka
Joint Supervisor(s): Dr. Samith Buddika, Dr. David Law, Dr.Chamila Gunasekara, and Dr. Hiran Yapa
Topic: Structural Corrosion Detection Using High Resolution Image Processing, October 2021 – October 2024
Candidate: Egodawela S.M.K.C.S.B. (S3919773), Joint PhD Programme between Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia and Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya (UOP), Sri Lanka
Joint Supervisor(s): Dr. H.A.D. Samith Buddika, Dr. Mojtaba Mahmoodian, Dr. Amirali K. Gostar, Dr.W.A.N.I. Harischandra, Dr. A.J. Dhammika
Topic: Performance of waste materials blended lightweight alkali-activated slag, April 2021- April 2024
Candidate: Egodagamage H.C. (S3892528), Joint PhD Programme between Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia and Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya (UOP), Sri Lanka
Joint Supervisor(s): Dr. Samith Buddika, Dr. Kate Nguyen, Dr. Satheeskumar Navaratnam, and Dr. Hiran Yapa.
MPhill
Topic: Investigation into Durability and Warping Behaviour of Fiber Cement Thin Sheet, October 2022-October 2024
Candidate: Isuru Deegoda, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,
Joint Supervisor(s): Dr. Samith Buddika and Dr. Hiran Yapa
M.Sc.
Thesis: Seismic response analysis of reinforced concrete minarets in Sri Lanka
Candidate: Saathir M M - PG/E/ST/2018/28
M.Sc.Eng. (2022), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Dynamic Amplification Factor For Bridges With Infill Concrete Prestressed Beams
Candidate: Wijesinghe W M K B - PG/E/ST/2017/61
M.Sc.Eng. (2022), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
PGDip
Thesis: Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Bridges Considering Pounding Effects
Candidate: Premathilaka R.P.M.M (PG/E/ST/2017/37)
PGDip (2022), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
BSc.Eng
Thesis: Seismic design and analysis of self-centering post-tension hybrid precast concrete wall (C/13/30)
Candidates: Perera I.A.K.T (E/13/255) and Wimaladheera I.G.M.D.D (E/13/414)
BSc.Eng (2019), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Wind Effect on Structural Behavior of Telecommunication Towers (C/13/31)
Candidates: Padmasiri P . L . L .T . (E/13/245), Gayan M . A . A . (E/13/111)
BSc.Eng (2019), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Post Fire Performance of Concrete (C/13/32)
Candidates: Priyadarshana .G.P.W. (E/13/269), and Sankalpa K.K.D.T. (E/13/321)
BSc.Eng (2019), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Bond Behavior in Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joint under Cyclic Static Loadings (C/14/26)
Candidates: Aththanagoda A.K.B.J. (E/14/025) and Maliyawadu N.S. (E/14/217)
BSc.Eng (2020), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Prediction of Drag Force Coefficient for Single-Column-Supported Billboard Structures (C/14/27)
Candidates: Weerasinghe W.A.C (E/14/373) and Rodrigo B.C.S.S.W (E/14/295)
BSc.Eng (2020), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Estimation of Natural Frequency and Damping Ratio Using Ambient Vibration (C/14/28)
Candidates: Branavan.K (E/14/045) and Raakulan.K (E/14/265)
BSc.Eng (2020), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Finite Element Modeling And Analysis Of Viscoelastic Dampers To Control Walking Induced Vibrations (C/15/41)
Candidates: Madushan S.S. (E/15/215) and Rathnayaka A.P.R.L (E/15/300)
BSc.Eng (2021), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Wavelet Transform Based damping identification of a Tall building (C/15/42)
Candidates: D. G. I. S. Deegoda and D. M. H. B. Dissanayake
BSc.Eng (2021), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Development of Self-Centering Reinforced Concrete Bridge Piers with Low Bond High Strength Reinforcement (C/15/43)
Candidates: Samarajeewa M.A.P.H. (E/15/312) and Weerakoon K.M.S.M. (E/15/380)
BSc.Eng (2021), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Earthquake Response Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Minarets In Sri Lanka (C/16/062)
Candidates: Gamage G.R.M.A. (E/16/108) and Gunathilaka D.M.R.P. (E/16/119)
BSc.Eng (2023), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Identification of Natural Frequency and Damping of Tall Building Using Ambient Wind vibration data (C/16/63)
Candidates: Prabodya U.G.K. (E/16/291) and Madusanga T.A. (E/16/216)
BSc.Eng (2023), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Development of an Earthquake Design Response Spectrum Considering Long Period Effect for Sri Lanka (C/16/64)
Candidates: Peiris B.R.D (E/16/271) and Peiris N.S (E/16/272)
BSc.Eng (2023), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Thesis: Engineering Significance of Ambalam
Candidates: LAKSHAN W.S.P (E/16/205 ) and RAVISHANKA W.P (E/16/326), Department of Civil Engineering, BSc.Eng (2023), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Co-Supervisor: Dr H A D Samith Buddika
Reports
Multidisciplinary Projects
Title: Emergency Management Buidling for University of Peradeniya (2017)
Group No: C1 - E/12/318, E/12/238, E/12/048, E/12/326, E/12/093
Group No: C2 - E/12/404, E/12/353, E/12/314, E/12/019, E/12/247
Supervisors: Prof. U. de S. Jayawardena, Dr. (Mrs.) K.G.N.Nanayakkara, Ms. K.K.K.Sylva, Dr. H.A.D.S. Buddhika ( C )
Title: Construct a bridge between Engineering Faculty and Main Campus (2017)
Group No: C3 - E/12/155, E/12/253, E/12/321, E/12/286, E/12/313
Group No: C4 - E/12/171, E/12/039, E/12/334, E/12/189, E/12/332
Supervisors: Prof. U. de S. Jayawardena, Dr. (Mrs.) K.G.N.Nanayakkara, Ms. K.K.K.Sylva, Dr. H.A.D.S. Buddhika ( C )
Title: Developing an access road between Engineering Faculty and Peradeniya Railway station (2019)
Group No: F1 - E/13/248, E/13/226, E/13/423, E/13/197
Group No: F2 - E/13/341, E/13/340, E/13/134, E/13/288
Supervisors: H.K.Nandalal, H.D.Yapa, M.C.M.Nasvi, H.A.D.S.Buddika ( C)
Title: Development of a medium-rise residential apartment complex in Peradeniya (2019)
Group No: F3 - E/13/014, E/13/165, E/13/030, E/13/369
Group No: F4 -E/13/083, E/13/422, E/13/252, E/13/017
Supervisors: H.K.Nandalal, H.D.Yapa, M.C.M.Nasvi, H.A.D.S.Buddika ( C)
Title: Strengthening of the brick storm water drainage system in the selected section of the tunnel in the city of Kandy (2020)
Group No: E1 - E/14/102, E/14/275, E/14/197, E/14/025, E/14/070, E/14/013, E/14/014, E/14/370, E/14/016
Supervisors: Dr. AGHJEdirisinghe (C) Dr. KBSN Jinadasa Dr. WCTK Gunawardena, Dr. HADS Buddika
Title: Design of cable car system form Nanuoya to Nuwaraeliya (2020)
Group No: E2 - E/14/180, E/14/223, E/14/250, E/14/173, E/14/224, E/14/109, E/14/033, E/14/190
Supervisors: Dr. AGHJEdirisinghe (C) Dr. KBSN Jinadasa Dr. WCTK Gunawardena, Dr. HADS Buddika
Title: Improving facilities for Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal at Panideniya (2020)
Group No: E3 - E/14/171, E/14/342, E/14/324, E/14/417, E/14/304, E/14/257, E/14/258, E/14/039
Supervisors: Dr. AGHJEdirisinghe (C) Dr. KBSN Jinadasa Dr. WCTK Gunawardena, Dr. HADS Buddika
Title: Establishment of Ayurvidic Medical Complex At Gatambe (2021)
Group No: A1- E/15/161, E/15/215, E/15/357, E/15/017, E/15/411, E/15/392, E/15/062, E/15/167, E/15/337
Supervisors: Dr. HD Yapa (C), Prof. KBSN Jinadasa, Dr. AMRG Athapaththu, Dr. HADS Buddika
Title: Disaster Risk Reduction in Bahirawakanda Area (2021)
Group No: A2- E/15/186, E/15/225, E/15/163, E/15/012, E/15/409, E/15/144, E/15/049, E/15/170, E/15/175
Supervisors: Dr. HD Yapa (C), Prof. KBSN Jinadasa, Dr. AMRG Athapaththu, Dr. HADS Buddika
Title: Improvement of Water Treatment Facility in Kandy Municipal Council (KMC) (2021)
Group No: A3- E/15/150, E/15/290, E/15/045, E/15/341, E/15/374, E/15/412, E/15/255, E/15/091
Supervisors: Dr. HD Yapa (C), Prof. KBSN Jinadasa, Dr. AMRG Athapaththu, Dr. HADS Buddika
Title: Village for Differently-Abled Adults in Need of Special Care (2023)
Group No: A1- E/16/020, E/16/016, E/16/038, E/16/080, E/16/120, E/16/178, E/16/284, E/16/397
Supervisors: Dr. W.M.V.S.K. Wickramasinghe, Dr. P.B.G. Dissanayake, Dr. HADS Buddika( C), Dr. (Ms.) W.C.T.K. Gunawardana, Prof. S. B. S. Abayakoon
Title: Sewer and Treatment system for the Engineering Faculty side of the University of Peradeniya (2023)
Group No: A2- E/16/018, E/16/106, E/16/166, E/16/213, E/16/272, E/16/273, E/16/330, E/16/354
Supervisors: Dr. W.M.V.S.K. Wickramasinghe, Dr. P.B.G. Dissanayake, Dr. HADS Buddika( C), Dr. (Ms.) W.C.T.K. Gunawardana, Prof. S. B. S. Abayakoon
Title: Development of Railway as an Urban Passenger Transport Mode in Kandy (2023)
Group No: A3- E/16/075, E/16/132, E/16/211, E/16/251, E/16/300, E/16/302, E/16/327, E/16/371, E/16/374
Supervisors: Dr. W.M.V.S.K. Wickramasinghe, Dr. P.B.G. Dissanayake, Dr. HADS Buddika( C), Dr. (Ms.) W.C.T.K. Gunawardana, Prof. S. B. S. Abayakoon