Prof.Halwathura R.U. | 福利在线看 of Moratuwa

Prof. Halwathura R.U.

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Senior Professor

Teaching and Administrative Activities

MSc - 鈥淎 Study of the effectiveness of hand pump maintenance system in Sri Lanka - Special reference to Southern Province鈥� - C.C.H.C Fernando, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration, Sri Lanka in 2008.

MSc - 鈥淐auses and effects of delays in construction of water supply projects鈥� - Perera W. D.A., 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2010.

MSc - 鈥淔actors influencing the duration of road construction projects in Sri Lanka鈥� - Pathiranage Y.L., 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2010.

MSc - 鈥淟abour productivity in building construction industry鈥� - Gunawardana P. D.H.D., 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2011.

MSc - 鈥淢anagement of Projects with beneficiary participation: Case study - Rehabilitation internal estate roads鈥� - Ekanayakage S.V., 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2011.

MSc - 鈥淐ost monitoring and controlling practices of construction companies in Sri Lanka鈥� - Weerasinghe S.B., 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2012.

MSc 鈥� 鈥淓ffectiveness of software applications in construction project management鈥� - G. L. Manorathna, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2013

MSc - Factors affecting for Motivation of tradesmen of defence services - P. Gunasekara, Sri Lanka in 2015.

MSc - Effectiveness of Community participation in minor irrigation rehabilitation projects - H M J Herath, Sri Lanka 2015

MBA - 鈥淐ost effectiveness of non revenue water reduction鈥� - Ranasinghe C.J, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2010.

MBA - 鈥淪ri Lanka software export industry: an evaluation using the software export success model鈥� - Dharmawardhana H. M. S. N, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2010.

MBA - 鈥淓valuating risk factors affecting financing of mini hydropower projects in Sri Lanka鈥� - Rathnaweera P.H.S.B, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2010.

MBA - 鈥淚mprove the profitability of mono crop agriculture projects by developing as a integrated agriculture projects in Sri Lanka鈥� done by Rajakaruna J.M.C.K, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2010.

MBA 鈥� 鈥淪ocio-Economic impacts of rural electrification in western region of Sri Lanka鈥� - Gunatilake P. S., 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2012

MBA 鈥� 鈥淧arent鈥檚 satisfaction on effective daycare centres鈥� -聽 Samantha M.P.M.G.W, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2012

MBA 鈥� 鈥渢rends of causes for variation orders in road construction projects in Sri Lanka鈥� -聽 Ranasinghe N P P P , 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2012

MBA- Effectiveness of passive building techiniques in dry zone: A case study of an Eco lodge, R.V.D.N.D. Wijeratne

MSc 鈥� 鈥淧erformance of green roofs in tropical climatic conditions鈥� -聽 S N Wijerathne, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2012

MSc 鈥� 鈥淢ud-Concrete Paving block for pedestrian pavements in tropical climatic conditions鈥� -聽 H Galabada, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2016

MSc 鈥� 鈥淒eveloping a natural Acoustic Barrier for Urban Areas鈥� -聽 M A D Senanayake , 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2016

PhD 鈥揟he Effectiveness of Alternative stabilizer for Mud Concrete Technology , C. D. Udawatte, 2018

PhD 鈥� In-situ Mud-Concrete as a material for load-bearing walls and sustainable building practices, F.R.Arooz, 2019

PhD Development of an Energy Rating System for Residential Buildings in Sri Lanka, S. M. Pathirana, 2019

PhD - Developing a roof slab Insulation system for tropical climatic conditions, K. Nandapala, 2016

Key Research Areas

鈥� Sustainable design, 鈥� Sustainable materials, 鈥� Construction Management, 鈥� Thermal and sound Insulations, 鈥� Green technology

Education and Professional Affiliations

Career

Work Experience

Followed a training programme on Cads RC/Rebar Cad in Cads Software, India

Followed a training on curriculum delivery in 福利在线看 of Putra, Malaysia

Completed a management training programme at 福利在线看 of Putra, Malaysia, 2011 October

Followed a workshop on 鈥淧ractical use of ICTAD Conditions of Contracts鈥�, Association of Consulting Engineers, Sri Lanka, 2013

Positions Held

鈥� Executive president - 福利在线看 of Moratuwa Teachers鈥� Association, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa (UMTA) -2011-2017

鈥� Executive President - Federation of 福利在线看 Teachers鈥� Association (FUTA) - 2016

鈥� Vice President - Federation of 福利在线看 Teachers鈥� Association (FUTA) from 2013.01.16 -2016. 01. 29

Professional Assignments

Council Member - National Human Resourse Development Council (NHRDC) from March 2015 to date.

Committee member of Audit and Management Committee of National Human Resources Development Council of Sri Lanka (NHRDC) from April 2015 to date.

Committee member of the university and higher education committee of Ministry of Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, Child, Youth and Cultural Affairs from May 2015 to date.

Board member, 福利在线看 affairs committee, National institute of Education from April 2015 to date

Council member, Society of Consulting Engineers, Sri Lanka from March 2015 to date

Member of National Education Commission ( NEC) ) from December 2017 to date

Committee member of the committee of experts to review examinations and evaluation system and roles and functions of Department of Examination, April 2017 to date.

Member of Project Steering Committee for the establishment of the National Science Centre, 2017

Committee member of the committee to reform the education and set goals for 13 year education and the team leader for advance level reforms, Ministry of higher education, 2017

Committee member of the reforms for Examination department, Ministry of higher education, 2017

Committee member of the committee on formation of an Education Policy Framework, 2017

Member of National Education Commission ( NEC) ) from December 2017 to date.

Member of Project Steering Committee for the establishment of the National Science Centre, 2017

Committee member of the committee of experts to review examinations and evaluation system and roles and functions of Department of Examination, April 2017- 2018

Committee member 鈥� Education standing committee, National Education Commission - 2018

Professional Activities

Construction Management

Structural Designing

Project Planning and Monitoring

Forensic Engineering

Sustainable design

Green technology

Honours and Awards

Energy Globe Award - National Winner Sri Lanka (Received )

Award for Outstanding Research award with distinction, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa (Received )

JCI TOYP (Top outstanding young persons of Sri Lanka) award - 福利在线看 Leadership and Accomplishment for the year 2014 (Received )

Award for Outstanding Research award with distinction, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa (Received )

Award for Outstanding Research performance, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa (Received )

Hiran Tillekeratne Research award, 福利在线看 Grant Commission for the research carried out during the period from 2007 to 2009 (Received )

Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science- Postgraduate Research Merit Award (Received )

福利在线看 of Moratuwa Award for the Best Civil Engineering Graduand in Construction Engineering & Management (Received )

福利在线看 of Moratuwa Award for the Best Civil Engineering Graduand in Transportation & Geotechnical Engineering. (Received )

Sir Lanka Associate for the Advancement of Science- Posgraduate Research Merit Award? (Received 2009)

福利在线看 of Moratuwa Award for the Best Civil Engineering Graduand in Construction Engineering & Management (Received )

福利在线看 of Moratuwa Award for the Best Civil Engineering Graduand in Building & Structural Engineering (Received )

福利在线看 of Moratuwa Award for the Best Civil Engineering Graduand in Transportation & Geotechnical Engineering (Received )

Energy Globe Award - National Winner Sri Lanka (Received 2016)

Award for Outstanding Research award with distinction, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa. (Received 2014)

JCI TOYP (Top outstanding young persons of Sri Lanka) award - 福利在线看 Leadership and Accomplishment for the year (Received 2014)

Award for Outstanding Research award with distinction, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa (Received 2013)

Award for Outstanding Research performance, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa (Received 2012)

Hiran Tillekeratne Research award, 福利在线看 Grant Commission for the research carried out during the period from (Received 2009)

CVCD Excellence award - Most Outstanding Young Researcher in the field of Technology and related Sciences including Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying and Information Technology - 2016 (Received 2016)

Award for Outstanding Research performance, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa. 2015 (Received 2015)

Award for Outstanding Research award with distinction, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa (Received 2016)

Most Outstanding Sri Lankans Awards, under the title of Best inventor award for Inventing Sustainable Design and Materials (Received 2017)

TWAS ( The World Academy of Science) Young scientist award? (Received 2017)

Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science ? Environment award (Individual category) for Sustainable Construction Materials in Sri Lanka? (Received 2017)

SUSRED award, National Science Foundation (Received 2017)

Presidential Merit Award in Public Works and Infrastructure Engineering for Self Compacted in-Situ Cast Mud Concrete Load Bearing Wall System (Received 2018)

Presidential Merit Award in Public Works and Infrastructure Engineering for Mud Concrete Block (Received 2018)

Presidential Merit Award in Public Works and Infrastructure Engineering for Mud Paving block (Received 2018)

Presidential Awards for 福利在线看 Publications (Received 2018)

Award for Outstanding Research award with distinction (Received 2017)

Environment Merit Award, Engineering Excellence Awards (Received 2018)

Publications*

Books/Book Chapters Published

PH Thamoda Geegamage, HR Achini Ranaweera, Rangika U Halwatura,".As Good as New: A Study on Sri Lanka Consumers芒鈧劉 Secondhand Fashion Consumption.",Springer Nature Singapore,2024

Conference Proceedings

RMKM Rathnayake, RU Halwatura, WK Damindra De Silva,".Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage of Sri Lankan Coating.",Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on 福利在线看-Industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development: ICSD 2024 16芒鈧€�17 March Colombo, Sri Lanka,Colombo,2025,

PMSR Muhandiram, RU Halwatura, KS Williams, C Liyanage,".Monsoon's Effect on the Transport of Plastic Debris in Riverine Systems: A Case Study at North Dikkowita Fishery Harbour, Sri Lanka.",Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on 福利在线看-Industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development: ICSD 2024 16芒鈧€�17 March Colombo, Sri Lanka,Colombo,2025,

IS Hewage, MS Mendis, CK Muthumala, RU Halwatura,".The effect of wood preservative uptake for organic wood preservative by dipping diffusion method.",Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on 福利在线看-Industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development: ICSD 2024 16芒鈧€�17 March Colombo, Sri Lanka,Colombo,2025,

NNN Amani, RU Halwatura, GY Jayasinghe, APLS Vaas,".The Feasibility Study of Developing composite material for ceiling boards using waste textile and plastics.",Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on 福利在线看-Industry Collaborations for Sustainable Development: ICSD 2024 16芒鈧€�17 March Colombo, Sri Lanka,Colombo,2025,

R. U. Halwatura Malthi Rajapaksha, M. Kariyakarawana,".Enhancing Thermal and Daylight Performance of Historic Buildings with Passive Modifications; A Tropical Case Study.",KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (KJMS),Colombo,2024,

G.Y. and Halwatura R.U. Weerasekara, K.M.K.D., Rathnayake, R.M.K.M., Mendis, M.S., Galabada, G.H., Jayasinghe,".Prototyping a coating based on ancient technology: A case study in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka..",Proceedings of the 12th World Construction Symposium,Colombo,2024,851-863

GDC Jayakody, GY Jayasinghe, RU Halwatura, KGNH Weerasinghe,".Thermal Evaluation of Vertical Greeneries for Building Fa脙搂ade with Different Orientations and Shading Percentages by Design-builder Simulation.",International Forestry and Environment Symposium,Colombo,2023,

IGN Anuradha, APKK Ambagala, PD Dharmarathne, SU Liyanage, RU Halwatura, KAK Devapriya,".Value Engineering as a Pragmatic Value Enhancing Tool for Public Sector Construction Projects.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa,2022,

R. U. Halwatura G. H. Galabada , P. D. Dharmarathne, Himahansi Galkanda,".Thermal performance and user perception on mud concrete floor compared to the other floors.",FARU Journal,Moratuwa,2022,

TANT Perera, GY Jayasinghe, RU Halwatura, HT Rupasinghe,".Modeling Building Envelop with Vertical Green Living Walls as an Urban Heat Island (UHI) Mitigation Strategy.",12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management: Proceedings of the ICSECM 2021,Colombo,2022,657-664

Wasudha Prabodhani Abeyrathna, RIS Ariyarathna, RU Halwatura, FR Arooz, AS Perera, Arturas Kaklauskas,".Establishing initial hypothetical PLS-SEM for the challenges of converting existing office buildings to green buildings in Sri Lanka.",2022 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa,2022,

RU Halwatura K Weerasinghe, GKP John,".PLANT SELECTION MATRIX FOR BUILDING INTEGRATED VEGETATION SYSTEMS THROUGH QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE APPROACH.",International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management,Colombo,2021,

Rangika Umesh Halwatura, Hewage Ruchira Perera, Rohantha Rukshan Jayasinghe,".Perceptions of Civil Engineering Undergraduates on Using Learning Management System (LMS) and Zoom Platform for Online Design Studio Teaching.",14th International Research Conference,Colombo,2021,

T Geegamage, HRA Ranaweera, RU Halwatura,".Second-Hand fashion consumption.",ERU,Moratuwa,2021,

Harsha Galabada, P Dhammika Dharmaratne, Himahansi Galkangda, Malsha Mendis, Renuka Nilmini, Rangika Umesh Halwatura,".Soil as an innovative sustainable flooring material.",2020 From Innovation to Impact (FITI),Colombo ,2020,

Nilusha Lakmali Rajashilpa, Tharanath Ambillapitiya, Rangika Umesh Halwatura,".Differentiations and Grading of Inventions and Innovations in Sri Lanka.",2020 From Innovation to Impact (FITI),Colombo ,2020,

Malsha Mendis, Hasini Perera, Hiran Amarasekera, Dhammika Dharmaratne, Randika Jayasinghe, Rangika Halwatura,".Preliminary investigation on ancient timber structures through microscopic analysis.",2020 From Innovation to Impact (FITI),Colombo ,2020,

Himahansi Galkanda, Harsha Galabada, P Dhammika Dharmarathna, Malsha Mendisv, Renuka Nilmini, Rangika Halwatura,".Enhance Biyagama water treatment plant sludge properties with natural and synthetic binders.",2020 From Innovation to Impact (FITI),Colombo ,2020,

KGNH Weerasinghe, KGDN Jayasinghe, RU Halwatura,".Development of Edible Vertical Gardening System and Societal Impact of Vertical Gardening through a Systematic Literature Review.",2020 From Innovation to Impact (FITI),Colombo ,2020,

GAHH Galkanda, RU Halwatura,".Feasibility of Incorporating Biyagama Drinking Water Treatment Plant Solid Sludge in a Construction Material Production Process.",9TH YSF SYMPOSIUM-2020,Colombo ,2020,

MS Mendis, RU Halwatura, DRK Somadeva, RA Jayasinghe,".SPECTROSCOPIC DETERMINATION OF CHEMICAL ELEMENTS ON ABUNDANTLY AVAILABLE FIVE LEAF TYPES IN TROPICS.",9TH YSF SYMPOSIUM,Colombo ,2020,

SAA Gunawardanaa, GAHH Galkanda, RU Halwatura,".Investigation of Fungus Growth and Moss Growth on Different Wall Care Putty Materials Along with Different Walling Materials.",2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa,2020,

Harsha Galabada, Himahansi Galkanda, P Dhammika Dharmaratne, Rangika Umesh Halwatura,".Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Mud Concrete with Coconut Fiber Reinforcement.",2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa,2020,

DMP Sudeshika, MS Mendis, RU Halwatura,".Investigation on the mechanical property variation on timber caused due to the thermal and chemical modification.",2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa,2020,

Sitsabesan Suluxan, Isuru Nanayakkara, Rizna Arooz, Rangika Umesh Halwatura,".A Preliminary Study on Fabric Formwork for a Mud-concrete Slab System.",2020 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon),Moratuwa,2020,

SM Pathirana, RU Halwatura,".Effect of occupant behaviour on household energy efficiency in Sri Lanka.",Proceedings of the National Engineering Research Symposium (NERS 2020),Colombo ,2020,

Journal Publications

SAA Gunawardana, WP Abeyrathna, FR Arooz, L Tupenaite, RU Halwatura,".福利在线看 Educational Contribution on the Improvement of Perceptions and Behavioral Aspects of Students for Climate Change Mitigation; A Case Study in Sri Lanka.",Climate Change Adaptation in the Built Environment: Transdisciplinary and Innovative Learning,,2025

RMKM Rathnayake, MS Mendis, Harsha Galabada, RU Halwatura,".Development of a Natural Surface Coating for Clay-Based Surfaces based on Historical Practices.",Progress in Color, Colorants and Coatings,,2025

RMKM Rathnayake, MS Mendis, H Galabada, RU Halwatura,".An analytical review of ancient coating technology employed at Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.",npj Heritage Science,,2025

DLDG Peiris, RMKM Rathnayake, GKP John, Nirma Swaris, RU Halwatura,".Utilization of Waste Plastic and Fly Ash/Bottom Ash as an Alternative to Natural Aggregates: Strength Properties.",Materials Circular Economy,,2024

Nirma Swaris, Rangika Umesh Halwatura, Dilanthi Amaratunga,".Policy coherence for resilience in Sri Lanka coherence of climate change adaptation (CCA) disaster risk reduction (DRR) and sustainable development goals (SDGs).",International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment,,2024

Rohantha Rukshan Jayasinghe, Wasudha Prabodhani Abeyrathna, Manuja Promodya Hendawitharana, Champika Liyanage, Karl Williams, Rangika Umesh Halwatura,".Overcoming policy gaps for effective plastic waste management: A case study of Dikkowita Fishery Harbour, Sri Lanka.",Marine Policy,,2024

Wasudha Prabodhani Abeyrathna, Isuri Shanika Ariyarathna, RU Halwatura, FR Arooz, AS Perera, Arturas Kaklauskas,".ANN prediction model to improve employees芒鈧劉 thermal satisfaction in tropical green office buildings.",Asian Journal of Civil Engineering,,2024

Harsha Galabada, PD Dharmaratne, SN Malkanthi, RU Halwatura,".Improvement of Earth into Concrete as an Eco-friendly Building Material芒鈧€淓ffect of Soil Gradation and Chemical Admixtures.",ENGINEER,,2023

Rohantha Rukshan Jayasinghe, Gihan Prabuddhike Herath, Wasudha Prabodhani Abeyrathna, Manuja Promodya Hendawitharana, Champika Liyanage, Karl Williams, Rangika Umesh Halwatura,".Strength Properties of Recycled Waste Plastic and Quarry Dust as Substitute to Coarse Aggregates: an Experimental Methodology.",Materials Circular Economy,,2023

GDC Jayakody, KGNH Weerasinghe, GY Jayasinghe, RU Halwatura,".Economical sustainability of vertical greeneries in tropical climate.",Energy and Buildings,,2023

Dilini Uyanhewage, Rangika Halwatura, Seneviratne Somaratne,".Evaluation of the perceived palatability levels of grazing forages of wild asian elephants in Sri Lanka: Respodents of questionair survey.",Journal of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science,,2023

KGNH Weerasinghe, GKP John, HT Rupasinghe, RU Halwatura,".Building Integrated Vegetation Systems and their Sustainability Aspects; A Literature Review.",Vidyodaya Journal of Science,,2023

Isuri Shanika Ariyarathna, Methsika Kariyakarawana, Wasudha Prabodhani Abeyrathna, Nina Danilina, Rangika Umesh Halwatura,".Analysis of Operational Energy between Adaptive Reuse Historic Buildings (ARHB) and Modern Office Buildings: A Case Study in Sri Lanka.",Architecture,,2023

Thamoda Geegamage, Achini Ranaweera, Rangika Halwatura,".Pre-loved or hatred? Consumers芒鈧劉 perception of value towards second-hand fashion consumption in Sri Lanka.",Research Journal of Textile and Apparel,,2023

Nilanka Harshani Weerasinghe, Pasindu Kavishna Silva, Rohantha Rukshan Jayasinghe, Wasudha Prabodhani Abeyrathna, Gayanthi Krishani Perera John, Rangika Umesh Halwatura,".Reducing CO2 level in the indoor urban built environment: Analysing indoor plants under different light levels.",Cleaner Engineering and Technology,,2023

MS Mendis, PAU Ishani, RU Halwatura,".Impacts of chemical modification of wood on water absorption: a review.",Journal of the Indian Academy of Wood Science,,2023

R. Jayasinghe M.S. Mendis , Wasudha Abeyrathna, R.U. Halwatura, H.S. Amarasekara, R. Somadewa,".Accumulate and consolidate the traditional vernacular timber preservation technologies through a field survey.",Heliyon,,2023

Malthi Rajapaksha, PD Dharmaratneand RU Halwatura,".Dynamic, Clay, Secondary Walling for Heat Reduction, in Tropical Indoors.",ENGINEER,,2022

RU Halwatura, KABP Kodithuwakku,".Incorporating Sustainable Procurement Practices in the Construction Industry in Sri Lanka: Benefits and Challenges.",PM World Journal,,2022

Rohantha Rukshan Jayasinghe, Wasudha Prabodhani Abeyrathna, Daniel Lythgoe, Manuja Promodya Hendawitharana, Champika Liyanage, Karl Williams, Rangika Umesh Halwatura,".Analysis of the community behavioural patterns in management of household plastic waste due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka.",Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering,,2022

DILINI UYANAHEWAGE, Rangika Umesh Halwatura, Somaratne Seneviratne,".Plant selection matrix for classifying elephant forage plants in Sri Lanka using metadata: A Cluster and Classification-and-Regression Tree Approach.",Journal of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science,,2022

Kasun Nandapala Rangika Halwatura,".Operational feasibility of a hybrid roof insulation system with bamboo and vegetation: An experimental study in tropical climatic conditions.",Case Studies in Construction Materials,15,2021

TANT Perera, GY Jayasinghe, RU Halwatura, HT Rupasinghe,".Modelling of vertical greenery system with selected tropical plants in urban context to appraise plant thermal performance.",Ecological Indicators,128,2021

SAA Gunawardana, HH Galkanda, RU Halwatura, GY Jayasinghe,".Investigation of rain surface erosion and bonding strength of different wall care putty materials along with different walling materials.",Journal of Building Engineering,34,2021

Hewage Ruchira Perera, Rohantha Rukshan Jayasinghe, Rangika Umesh Halwatura,".Impact of Internal and External Factors in Building Energy Consumption under Tropical Climatic Condition.",Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures,,2021

Prasad Dhammika Dharmaratne, Harsha Galabada, Randika Jayasinghe, Renuka Nilmini, Rangika Umesh Halwatura,".Characterization of Physical, Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Sri Lankan Coir Fibers.",Journal of Ecological Engineering,22,2021

DMNA Dissanayake, MS Mendis, GY Jayasinghe, RU Halwatura,".A study on chemical insertion and physical property changes of sunken timber; Terminalia arjuna along with river water in Sri Lanka.",IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT),14,2020

HT Rupasinghe, RU Halwatura,".Benefits of implementing vertical greening in tropical climates.",Urban Forestry & Urban Greening,53,2020

Anupama Gunawardana, FR Arooz, A Peramunugamage, RU Halwatura,".Critical analysis of lecturer鈥檚 perception on integrating concepts of sustainability in university curricular.",Integrated Science Education Journal,1,2020

Shakila Pathirana, Rangika Halwatura, Asanka Rodrigo,".Sustainable approach to energy rating system for residential buildings.",Asian Journal of Civil Engineering,21,2020

Malsha S Mendis, Malthi Rajapaksha, Rangika U Halwatura,".Unleashing the Potentials of Traditional Construction Technique in Bioclimatic Building Designs: A Case of Ambalam Sri Lanka.",International Journal of Environmental Science and Development,11,2020

Himahansi H Galkanda, Rangika U Halwatura,".Analysis the Performance of Chemical and Physical Additives to Reduce Shrinkage of Drinking Water Treatment Sludge (DWTS).",International Journal of Environmental Science and Development,11,2020

Madujith Sagara Chandra, Kasun Nandapala, KAB Weerasinghe, Gayan Priyadarshana, BLS Wasana Liyanarathne, RU Halwatura,".An engineering approach towards the traditional beliefs in house construction.",Asian Journal of Civil Engineering,,2020

Kasun Nandapala, Madujith Sagara Chandra, RU Halwatura,".A study on the feasibility of a new roof slab insulation system in tropical climatic conditions.",Energy and Buildings,,2020

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Web archived publications

PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS

R.U. Halwatura, M.T.R. Jayasinghe, Strategies for improved micro-climates in high-density residential developments in tropical climates, Energy for Sustainable Development, (2007), Volume XI No. 4 (44-55).

R.U. Halwatura, M.T.R. Jayasinghe, Thermal performance of insulated roof slabs in tropical climates, Energy and Buildings 40 (2008) 1153鈥�1160.

R.U. Halwatura, M.T.R. Jayasinghe, Influence of insulated roof slabs on air conditioned spaces in tropical climatic conditions-A life cycle cost approach, Energy and Buildings 41 (2009) 678鈥�686.

Pathiranage, Y. L. and Halwatura, R. U., Factors Influencing the Duration of Road Construction Projects in Sri Lanka, ENGINEER Journal, Vol. XXXIII, No. 04, pp 17-30, October 2010

B S S S Dareeju, J N Meegahage, R U Halwatura, Performance of Green Roof Against the Global warming, Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, pp. [297-302], 2011

R U Halwatura, G.H.E.Silva, H.A.D.Mahanama, P.M.S.Jayamanna, A.G.T.N.Jayaweera, Ecological Design Considerations in High-rise Buildings With References to CO2 Levels, Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, pp. [104-111], 2012

S.N.Wijerathne, R U Halwatura, Mitigating the Scale of Urban Heat Island Effect in Cities with Implementation of Green Roofs, Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, pp. [120-126], 2012

W. D. A Perera, R U Halwatura, Causes and effects of delays in construction of medium scale drinking water supply projects in Sri Lanka, Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, pp. [151-159], 2012

R. K. P. S. Gunatilake, R U Halwatura, Socio-Economic Impacts of Rural Electrification, Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, pp. [224-233], 2012

R U Halwatura, Effect of Turf Roof Slabs on Indoor Thermal Performance in Tropical Climates: A Life Cycle Cost Approach, Journal of Construction Engineering, Volume 2013, Article ID 845158, 10 pages.

R U Halwatura, N. P. N. P. Ranasinghe, Causes of Variation Orders in Road Construction Projects in Sri Lanka, ISRN Construction Engineering, Volume 2013, Article ID 381670, 7 pages, Volume 2013, Article ID 381670, 7 pages

R U Halwatura, Performance of Insulated Roofs with Elevated Outdoor Conditions Due to Global Warming, Journal of Environmental Treatment Techniques, 2014, Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages: 134-142

Ranasinghe A.W.L.H and R.U. Halwatura, Performance of mud houses and contentment in Sri Lankan context, Annual sessions of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Volume I, Part B pp. [69-76], 2014

R. U Halwatura, Critical Factors Which Govern Labour Productivity in Building Construction Industry in Sri Lanka, PM World Journal, Vol. IV, Issue IV 鈥� April 2015, 1-13

R U Halwatura, EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTRACTORS ALL RISK (CAR) INSURANCE POLICIES IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, 9(1), pp 56-67, 2015.

M.A.D Senanayake, R U Halwatura, HUMAN PERCEPTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF NATURAL BARRIERS, Journal of Global Ecology and Environment, 3(1), pp39-55, 2015

, R U Halwatura, Embodied Energy of Mud Concrete Block (MCB) Versus Brick and Cement Blocks, Energy and Buildings, 126 (2016) 28鈥�35.

K. Nandapala, R. Halwatura, Design of a Durable Roof Slab Insulation System for Tropical Climatic Conditions, Cogent Engineering, Vol.3, P.1196526, Dec. 2016

Udawattha, C., & Halwatura, R. (2016). Thermal performance and structural cooling analysis of brick, cement block, and mud concrete block. ADVANCES IN BUILDING ENERGY RESEARCH, 2016.

Udawattha, C., & Halwatura, R. (2016) Life cycle cost of different Walling material used for affordable housing in tropics, Case Studies in Construction Materials, , December 2017, Pages 15-29

Udawattha, C., H Galabada,, R U Halwatura, ( 2017) Mud concrete paving bock for pedestrian pavements, Case Studies in Construction Materials, Volume 7, Page 249-262

, , , Mud-concrete block (MCB): mix design & durability characteristics, , , June 2018, Pages 39鈥�50

C Uadawattha, H Galkanda, I S Ariyarathne, G Y Jayasinghe, R U Halwatura, Mold growth and moss growth on tropical walls, Building and Environment, Volume137,Pages 268-279,2018

H Herath, R U Halwatura, G Y Jayasinghe, Modeling a tropical urban context with green walls and green roofs as an ruban adaptation strategy, Procedia Engineering, Volume 212, 691-698, 2018 .

H Herath, R U Halwatura, G Y Jayasinghe, Evaluation of green infrastructure effects on tropical Sri Lankan urban context as an adaptation strategy, Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, Volume 29, page 212-222

C Uadawattha, R U Halwatura, Geopolymerized self-compacting mud concrete masonry units, Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2018

R.U. Galagoda , G.Y. Jayasinghea, R.U. Halwatura , H.T. Rupasinghe, The impact of urban green infrastructure as a sustainable approach towards tropical micro-climatic changes and human thermal comfort, Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2018

C. Uadawattha, H. Galkanda, D. E. De Silva, R. U. Halwatura, Performance of natural polymers for Stabilizing earth blocks, Materialia, 2018

PUBLICATIONS IN PROCEEDINGS OF CONFERENCES

R. U. Halwatura, R.S. Mallawarachchi, M.T.R. Jayasinghe, Cyclone resistant insulated roof slabs, Proceedings of the International Conference on Mitigation of the Risk of Natural Disasters, 27-28, March 2007 福利在线看 of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

R.U. Halwatura , M.T.R. Jayasinghe, Comparative study of performance of different roofing types for indoor thermal comfort in residential buildings, Proceedings of the International Collaborative Graduate Symposium Between Saitama 福利在线看, Japan and 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 28 January-02 February 2008 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.

R.U. Halwatura , A.A.D.A.J. Perera, Risk in the use of asbestos roofing sheets in Sri Lanka, Environmental Science and Policy, Proceedings of the Annual Symposium, Kothalawala Defence 福利在线看, Sri Lanka, December 2009.

R.U. Halwatura, B.S.S.S. Dareeju, K.A. Deshappriya, J.N. Meegahage, Indoor thermal performance of turf roof slabs, Proceedings of the 16th Annual symposium, Engineering research unit, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, November 2nd ,2010.

B.S.S.S. Dareeju, J.N. Meegahage, R.U. Halwatura, Influence of Grass Cover on Flat Reinforced Concrete Slabs in a Tropical Climate, Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE-2010), Kandy, 13-14 December 2010, Sri Lanka.

S.N.Wijerathne, R.U.Halwatura, The Impact of Green Roofs on Urban Heat Island Effect, Proceedings of the International Conference on Building Resilience (ICBR 2011), 19th - 21st July 2011, Sri Lanka.

Dareeju, B.S.S.S., Meegahage, J.N., Halwatura, R.U., 2011, Indoor Thermal Performance of Green Roof in a Tropical Climate, Proceedings of the International Conference on Building Resilience (ICBR 2011), 19th - 21st July 2011, Sri Lanka.

S Bandara, Dr. R. U. Halwathura, project control in multi-project environment in Sri Lanka, IESL-SSMS Joint International Symposium on Social Management Systems, 14th 鈥� 16th September, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2011.

R.U Halwatura, K.C Tharanga, T.N Molagoda, R.M.P.N Rathnayaka, Effect of passive techniques in old buildings in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the International Conference Structural Engineering, Construction and Management, 16th - 18th December 2011, Sri Lanka.

S.N.Wijerathne, R.U.Halwatura, Amplification of comfort and the air quality with green roof in cities, Proceedings of the International Conference Structural Engineering, Construction and Management, 16th - 18th December 2011, Sri Lanka.

A.W.L.H. Ranasinghe, R.U. Halwatura, User comfort on urban roads, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS), 19th March 2012, Sri Lanka.

A.W.L.H. Ranasinghe, A.A.D.A.J. Perera, R.U. Halwatura, Occupant Satisfaction on Indoor Comfort in a Green Building, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS), 19th March 2012, Sri Lanka.

R U Halwatura, M Rawshan, Effect of Greenery on CO2 concentration inside dwellings, (ICSBE-2012), 14th - 16th December 2012, Sri Lanka.

R U Halwatura, N M Nishad, Effects of greenery on city comfort and different microclimatic conditions, (ICSBE-2012), 14th -16th December 2012, Sri Lanka.

R U Halwatura, A W L H Ranasinghe, H M C C Somarathna, K A C Sampath, K G Jayathulaka, Feasibility study on a mud block with straw, (ICSBE-2012), 14th - 16th December 2012, Sri Lanka.

R U Halwatura, T L Jayathunga, Health and safety aspects in building construction industry in Sri Lanka, (ICSBE-2012), 14th -16th December 2012, Sri Lanka.

R U Halwatura, V G N P Jayawardena, H M C C Somarathna, Identification of damages to building structures due to roots of trees, (ICSBE-2012), 14th - 16th December 2012, Sri Lanka.

R U Halwatura, J P S Chamila, A B V P R Somarathna, Influence of straw bale construction in air conditioning in tropical climatic condition, (ICSBE-2012), 14th - 16th December 2012, Sri Lanka.

J P S Chamila, R U Halwatura, Performance of straw bale construction in tropical climatic condition, (ICSBE-2012), 14th 16th December 2012, Sri Lanka.

S V Ekanayake, R U Halwatura, Success factors in donor funded projects: Case study on internal estate roads, (ICSBE-2012), 14th 16th December 2012, Sri Lanka.

Asmone A.S, S.R.M.S.R. Chandrathilake and R.U. Halwatura, Effect of Albedo on surface temperature of concrete interlocking paving blocks in mitigating urban heat lands, Proceedings on 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Kandy, December 13-15, 2013, pp 77-88.

Ranasinghe A.W.L.H and R.U. Halwatura, Effect of external factors within a green building 鈥� A case study, Proceedings on 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Kandy, December 13-15, 2013, pp 131-139.

M P K C Nandapala, R U Halwatura, Safety issues arising in communication towers, Proceedings on 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Kandy, December 13-15, 2013, pp 34-44.

K. Nandapala and R. U. Halwatura, 鈥淢itigation of safety issues in telecommunication towers,鈥� (Earl鈥檚 Regency Hotel, Kandy), pp. 34鈥�44, Dec. 2013

Peramunugamage A, R.U.Halwatura, Current trends and patterns of Technology use in Higher Education, International Technical Meeting on e-Learning and Technical Communication, 5th & 6th December 2013, Sri Lanka.

Kumara A. S, K.D.Gunawardana, R.U Halwatura, An Empirical Study of the Impact of User Training and Attitude towards ERP implementation in selected Companies in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the ITRU Research Symposium, 5th December 2013

G. Kuruppu, R U Halwatura, Effectiveness of Moodle Application on Technical Tertiary Education in Sri Lanka, Proceedings on 2013 IEEE International Conference on MOOC, Innovation and Technology in Education, Jaipur, India, December 20 - 22 2013, pp 362-365.

H.R.A.T Ranaweera, R.U Halwatura, Analysis of Tourism and Fashion Retailing; A Sri Lankan Perspective, Proceedings of 2nd international conference on marketing (ICOM 2014) 25th -26th February 2014 at Colombo, Page-92-100.

M P K C Nandapala, R.U Halwatura, Construction safety issues related to telecommunication tower, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2014, 12th - 15th, Sri Lanka, Volume 4, pages 101 - 111

M P K C Nandapala, R.U Halwatura, Prioritizing effective means of retrofitting flat slabs to meet public demands in order to promote sustainable built environment, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2014, 12th - 15th, Sri Lanka, Volume 1, pages 174 - 180

H.N. Hikkaduwa, R.U. Halwatura, Acceptance of Reed Bed Sewer Treatment System with Owner-Driven method, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2014, 12th - 15th, Sri Lanka, Volume 3, pages 89-97.

H.R.A.T Ranaweera, R.U Halwatura, Identifying consumer perceived values of tourism products, Proceedings of the 3rd International Economics Research Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of 福利在线看 Economists, 19th - 20th December 2014, Page-195 - 201.

G. H. Galabada, K.M.H.C. Karunathilaka and R.U. Halwatura, Comparison of different types of pedestrian paving materials, Proceedings of Civil Engineering Department Research Symposium, 22nd October 2015, Page 25 - 28.

D.U.P Wickramasekara and R.U Halwatura, Investigation of Possible Vegetation for a Natural Sound Barrier, Proceedings of Civil Engineering Department Research Symposium, 22nd October 2015, Page 29-32.

M.K.D.L. Mirihagalla and R.U. Halwatura, Investigation of a possible natural or artificial barrier to reduce urban CO2 concentration, Proceedings of Civil Engineering Department Research Symposium, 22nd October 2015, Page 57-60.

Nadarajah, T. Halwatura, R.U[2015], Improving workability, strength and appearance in interlocking blocks using grinded paddy husk ash, FARU International Research Symposium 2015 鈥� 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. p.158-172.

Arooz, F.R. Ranasinghe, A.W.L.H. Halwatura, R.U[2015], Mud 鈥� Concrete Block Construction, Community centers for war victim communites in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, FARU International Research Symposium 2015 鈥� 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. p.186-200.

Nandapala, K. Halwatura, R.U[2015], Developing a structurally sound and durable roof slab insulation system for tropical climates, FARU International Research Symposium 2015 鈥� 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. p.201-214.

Galabada, H. Thoradeniya, B. Halwatura, R.U[2015], Public perception on urban outdoor construction and their materials, FARU International Research Symposium 2015 鈥� 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. p.405-416.

, , , 5-6 April 2016, 2016 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon)IEEE,

Udawattha, C., Arooz, F. R., & Halwatura, R. U. (2016). Manufacturing framework and cost optimisation for Building Mud-Concrete Blocks. In Science for the people: Mobilizing Modern Technologies for Sustainable Development in Asia (pp. 326鈥�331). Colombo, Sri Lanka: National Science Foundation, National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka

Arooz, F. R., & Halwatura, R. U. MUD-CONCRETE BLOCK - A sustainable building material for green construction in developing countries, National Green Conference 2016 at 福利在线看 of Kelaniya,

Udawattha, C., & Halwatura, R. U. The embodied energy and life cycle costing: A case study on basic dwellings in Sri Lanka, National Green Conference 2016 at 福利在线看 of Kelaniya,

Udawattha, C., & Halwatura, R. U. Life cycle cost and energy analysis of an Affordable house in Sri Lanka, WinC 2016 August 19 & 20, 2016 鈥� Wayamba 福利在线看 of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka

Pathirana, S., & Halwatura, R. U. (2016), Investigating the adaptability of existing building energy rating systems to Sri Lankan residential buildings, (ICSBE-2012), 16th -18th December 2016, Sri Lanka.

Udawattha, C., Arooz, F. R., & Halwatura, R. U. (2016), Energy Content of walling materials- A comparison of Mud Concrete Blocks, Bricks Cabook and Cement Blocks in Tropics, (ICSBE-2012), 16th -18th December 2016, Sri Lanka.

Udawattha, C., Arooz, F. R., & Halwatura, R. U. (2016), New earth walling material: Integrating modern technology into ancient mud wall, (ICSBE-2012), 16th -18th December 2016, Sri Lanka.

C. Udawattha, R. Halwatura, Comparative Study of Embodied Energy in Different Walling Materials, in: Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2016, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, 福利在线看 of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2016: p. 2016.

Arooz, F. R., Babilegedara, T. D., & Halwatura, R. U. (2017). Effect of Aggregate Percentage on Compressive Strength of Self-Compacting In-Situ Cast Mud - Concrete Load Bearing Walls (p. 48). Presented at the 3rd International MERCon 2017, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa,Sri Lanka: IEEE. Retrieved from

Arooz, F. R., Udawattha, C., & Halwatura, R. U. (2017). Community empowerment through Mud-Concrete technology Sustainable building techniques to revitalise the war victim communities in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. In World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2017, Hong Kong (Vol. 17). Hong Kong: Construction Industry Council and Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited. Retrieved from

Bandara, B. V. D. ., Arooz, F. R., & Halwatura, R. U. (2016). Investigation of thermal optimization of Mud-Concrete, Civil engineering research symposium-2016 (pp. 58鈥�61). 福利在线看 of Mortuwa: Faculty of Engineering.

Bandara, D. M. H. ., Arooz, F. R., & Halwatura, R. U. (2016). Effect of Gravel size on strength of Mud-Concrete. Civil engineering research symposium-2016 (pp. 62鈥�65). 福利在线看 of Mortuwa: Faculty of Engineering.

Pathirana, S., Sheranie, M., & Halwatura, R. U. (2017). Indoor thermal comfort and carbon dioxide concentration (p. 60). 3rd International MERCon 2017, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa,Sri Lanka: IEEE. Retrieved from

Senanayake, I. K. G. S., Rupasinghe, H. T., & Halwatura, R. U. (2017). Mitigation of Traffic Induced Carbon Dioxide Concentration through Road-Side Greenery (p. 55). 3rd International MERCon 2017, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa,Sri Lanka: IEEE. Retrieved from

C. Udawattha, D. Jayasinghe, and R. Halwatura, 鈥淚nvestigation of bottom ash as alternative stabilizer for Mud Concrete Block,鈥� Annu. Int. Res. Conf. KDU, pp. 3鈥�7, 2017.

N.H.V.T.N. Nanayakkara, C.D. Udawattha, R. U. (2017). Investigation on Elements and their fraction of Housing Construction Cost (p. 34). Presented at the 3rd International MERCon 2017, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa,Sri Lanka: IEEE. Retrieved from

C. Udawattha, R. Halwatura, Character of Lime as an Alternative Stabilizer to Improve the Long Term Strength of Mud Concrete Block, in: 8th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, ICSECM2017, 2017.

C. Udawattha, P. Dilshan, R. Halwatura, Use of fly ash as alternative stabilizer for Mud Concrete Block, in: The Annual International Research Conference of KDU, 2017: pp. 8鈥�12.

S. M. Pathirana, R. U. Halwatura, An assessment of rooftop solar PV policies and domestic energy use: Scenario of Sri Lankan residential sector, FARU - 10th International Built Environment Research Conference , 福利在线看 of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 2017.

A Sirisena, R U Halwatura, H Herath, G Y Jayasinghe, Thermal performance of a green roof modular system fixed on gable roofs, Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment symposium, Volume 22, 2018

C Udawattha, H Galkanda, R U Halwatura (2018) A Study on Natural Rain Surface Erosion of Different Walling Materials in Tropics, 4th International MERCon 2018, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa,Sri Lanka: IEEE. Retrieved from

C Udawattha, L Akmeemana, R U Halwatura ( 2018)Fly Ash-based Geopolymer Mud Concrete Block4th International MERCon 2018, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa,Sri Lanka: IEEE. Retrieved from

U Karunathilake, R U Halwatura, S Pathirana ( 2018) Optimization of Thermal Comfort in Sri Lankan Residential Buildings, 4th International MERCon 2018, 福利在线看 of Moratuwa,Sri Lanka: IEEE. Retrieved from

PATENTS

Mud concrete block                                                              - Patent No: 17616

A heat insulation system                                                     - Patent No: 17803

Mud paving block                                                                 - Patent No: 17724

Self-compacting in-situ cast mud-concrete load bearing wall system - Patent No: 18762

Vegitated Roof Slab system                                 - Patent No: 18761

Modular Formwork system for in-situ cast walls made out of self compacting soil-based materials                                                                                                       - Patent No. 18879

Bamboo Heat Insulation Panels for Roof Slabs - Patent No. 18880

A vegetated wall panel system for double skin wall envelop         - Patent no 鈥�19279

Rubber stabilized earth block for load bearing walls      - Patent no 鈥� 19379

A vegetated roof tile system                                                - Patent no 鈥� 19155

Fly Ash stabilized self-compacting earth blocks for load bearing walls - Patent no 鈥�19495

Ongoing Research

Mud Concrete insitu cast concrete wall systems

Possible stabilizers for Mud construction

Energy rating systems

The effect of confinement in Mud Construction

Double skin walls with vegetation

Green roofing systems for sloping roofs

vegetation as natural sound barrios

ndoor air quality

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