Elected Region 10 Governor
Vision statement
I joined ASCE in 1988 due to my great interest in Society publications. I gradually proceeded in the membership ladder and finally became a Fellow of ASCE. As a member I have always been working to encourage new members to join and expand the membership and was successful in establishing the Sri Lanka Section. I was elected a Region 10 Governor for the term 2021-2024 fulfilling another dream of my professional career. I have a great intention to work in the following aspects and also to continue my service as a Governor of ASCE to: make the Sri Lanka Section stronger with increased membership; attract more young members; continue my mission started as a Governor in interacting with other international bodies and have a better collaboration in joint activities; increase interaction with the industry; conduct interactive programs such as seminars, workshops, lectures etc. jointly with other professional bodies in the Region 10; engage in policy establishment in R&D matters. With the above intended aspects, I have a great vision in working towards the betterment of the Society and to make the Society a true home for global civil engineers.
Biographical statement
Education
- Ph.D, Saga University, Japan, 2007
- MSc, Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway,1999
- BSc (Eng) Hons, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, 1990
Certification and licenses
- Fellow, Institution of Engineering & Technology UK (since 2021)
- Fellow, ASCE (since 2018)
- Registered Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council of Sri Lanka (since 2018)
- Fellow, Institution of Civil Engineers UK (since 2011)
- International Professional Engineer (since 2008)
- Fellow, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (since 2008)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (since 2004)
- Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (since 1997)
Work experience
- Project Director, Moragolla Hydropower, CEB, 2023-Present
- Project Director, Broadlands Hydropower, CEB, 2008-Present
- Chief Engineer, Kukule Ganga Hydropower, CEB, 1999-2004
- Reservoir Engineer, Samanalawewa Hydroelectric, CEB, 1992-1997
- Planning Engineer, Generation Planning Branch, CEB, 1991-1992
ASCE involvement
Society level
- Region 10 Governor, 2021-2024
- Region 10 Corresponding Member, 2018-2020
- Fellow, 2018
- Member, 1995
- Student Member, joined 1988
Local level
- Sri Lanka Section Past President
- Active in establishing Sri Lanka Section, 2021
Other volunteer activities
- Past President, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka
- Chairman, Sri Lanka Association of the ICE UK
- Vice President, Sri Lanka National Committee on Large Dams
Awards
- CEB Innovation Silver Award, 2010
- Best ASCE Membership Recruiter Award, 1998
- UOM Best Project in Geotechnical and Highway Engineering, 1987
Publications
- Five papers in International Journals and conferences