Academic Staff

Our academic staff at UMCSAWM is a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals dedicated to providing exceptional education and research in the field of water resources management. Comprising renowned professors, researchers, and industry experts, our academic staff brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. They are committed to nurturing the intellectual growth of our students and guiding them towards becoming future leaders in sustainable water resource management. With a passion for innovation and a strong focus on practical application, our academic staff plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of our programs and ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the ever-evolving water industry.

Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division

Mr. A. H. R Ratnasooriya

Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division, Department of Civil Engineering − B.Sc. Eng.Hons (Moratuwa), MPhil (Moratuwa)

Dr. T. M. N. Wijayaratna

Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division, Department of Civil Engineering − B.Sc. Eng.Hons (Moratuwa), MEng AIT), DEng(Yokohama), CEng,, MIE (SL)

Prof R. L. H. L. Rajapakse

Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division, Department of Civil Engineering − B.Sc. Eng. Hons (Moratuwa), M.Sc.(Saitama), Ph.D.(Saitama), C.Eng., MIE(SL)

Dr. P. K. D. De Silva

Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering Division, Department of Civil Engineering - B.Sc. Eng. Hons (Moratuwa), M.Sc.(Moratuwa), Ph.D.(Saitama)

Dr. H. G. L. N. Gunawardhana

Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Civil Engineering. − B.Sc. Eng. Hons. (Peradeniya, 2003), MSc (AIT/Thailand, 2006), PhD (Tohoku/Japan, 2010)

Faculty of Engineering

Management and Execution

Prof. S. A. S. Kulathilaka

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa - BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), PhD (Monash), CEng, MIE (SL)

Prof. M. W. Jayaweera

Environmental Engineering Division, Department of Civil Engineering − B.Sc. Eng.Hons (Moratuwa), Ph.D. (Saitama), C.Eng., MIE(SL)

Prof. J. M. A. Manatunge

Environmental Engineering Division, Department of Civil Engineering − B.Sc. Eng.Hons (Moratuwa), M.Sc. (London), DIC, Ph.D. (Saitama), C.Eng., MIE(SL)

Prof. U. P. Nawagamuwa

Geotechnical Engineering Division, Department of Civil Engineering − B.Sc. Eng.Hons (Moratuwa), M.Eng.(AIT), Dr.Eng. (YNU), C.Eng., MIE(SL)

Prof. H. M. R. Premasiri

Environmental Engineering Division, Department of Earth Resources Engineering − B.Sc.Eng. Hons. (Peradeniya), M.Phil.(Moratuwa), Ph.D. (Keele)

Dr. C. S. A. Siriwardana

Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering

B.Sc. (Civil Eng), M.Sc. (University of Tokyo), PhD (University of Calgary)

Dr. L. L. Ekanayake

Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering

B.Sc. (University of Moratuwa)
M.Sc. (National University of Singapore)
Ph.D. (National University of Singapore)

Visiting Staff

Prof. S. V. R. Weerasooriya

Research Professor, National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS), Sri Lanka

Dr. Sanjeewa Wickramaratne

Senior Specialist - Coastal & Water Resources Engineering/ Chartered Engineer, Lanka Hydraulic Institute Limited (LHI), Sri Lanka

Dr. R. M. J. Bamunawala

Assistant Professor, Graduate College of Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

Dr. (Ms.) Niranji Satanarachchi

Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

Dr. (Mrs.) W. B. M. Thoradeniya

Senior Lecturer, Division of Civil Engineering, Institute of Technology (ITUM), University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Dr. Eng. Mrs. Nishadi Eriyagama

Water Resources Engineer /Researcher, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) - CGIAR Research Centre Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Eng. Mrs. Badra Kamaladasa

Former Director General, Department of Irrigation, Sri Lanka

Eng. Mr. N. N. Kamaladasa

Director, Center for Housing Planning and Building Writer/Publisher, Sri Lanka

Eng. Mr. S. M. D. L. K. De Alwis

Secretary - State Ministry of Vehicle Regulation, Former Director of Irrigation, Irrigation Department, Sri Lanka

Eng. Mr. Dhanesh Gunatilleke

Specialist (Sewerage Designs) – Planning & Designs Section, National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri Lanka (NWSDB), Sri Lanka

Eng. R. R. P. N. Ratnayake

Water Treatment Specialist, Planning and Design Division, National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sri Lanka (NWSDB), Sri Lanka

Eng. Mrs. K. P. Manori Fernando

Specialist - Coastal/Water Resources Engineering, Coastal & Environmental Engineer, Lanka Hydraulic Institute Limited (LHI), Sri Lanka