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

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

Associate Professor

Course Modules

Semester 3: CI2302 - Communications and Ethics in Civil Engineering

Semester 3: CI2304 - Hydraulics and Hydrology

Semester 3: CI2305 - Project I

Semester 4: CI2405 - Engineering Economics and Accounting

Semester 4: CI2408 - Project II

Semester 4: CI2410 - Water Resources Engineering

Feilds of Spcializations

Civil Engineering

Water Resources Engineering

Irrigation Engineering

Hydraulics

Hydrology

Engineering Education

Research Publications

Conferences:

  1. Thoradeniya, B., & Kumari, W. M. Y. N. S. (2016). De-silting of minor irrigation reservoirs: A study on major stakeholder opinions, Proceedings of Annual Sessions of IESL (pp. 331-337). Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  2. Thoradeniya, B., &, Uthpala, P., Basant, M., and Wijesekara, N. T. S. (2016). Improving livelihood vis-à-vis water quality: A baseline study from dry zone in Sri Lanka. 8th International Perspective on Water Resources and the Environment (IPWE 2016). Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  3. Galabada, H., Thoradeniya, B., & Halwatura, R. U. (2015). Public perceptions on urban outdoor constructions and their materials. In U. Rajapaksha, et.al (Eds.), Making built environments responsive. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of Faculty of Architecture Research Unit (FARU) (pp. 405-416). Colombo, Sri Lanka: University of Moratuwa.
  4. Thoradeniya, B., & Bulathsinhala, A. (2015). Community perceptions on drinking and domestic water: A pilot study, Transactions 2015, The Institution of Engineers 1(B) (pp. 263-270). Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  5. Kariyawasam, A., & Thoradeniya, B. (2015). Impacts of mini hydropower plants: A research design through preliminary studies. Proceedings of 8th International Research Conference. Colombo, Sri Lanka: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
  6. Thoradeniya, B., & Ranasinghe, M. (2014). Community stakeholder viewpoints on issues of urbanisation along the river Ma Oya, Sri Lanka. In B. Maheshwari, B. Simmons, & B. Thoradeniya (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Peri-Urban Landscape: Water, Food and Environment Security (72p). Penrith, Australia: The University of Western Sydney.
  7. Maheshwari, B., Simmons, B., & Thoradeniya, B. (Eds.) (2014). Water, Food and Environment Security. Proceedings of the International Conference on Peri-Urban Landscape (72p.). Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia: The University of Western Sydney.
  8. Weerakkody, Y. D. C., & Thoradeniya, W. B. M. (2012). Importance of design phase stakeholder management for successfully achieving objectives of building projects: A Sri Lankan perspective. Proceedings of CIOB World Construction Conference. Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  9. Thoradeniya, B. (2009). Application of trade-off analysis framework in the Ma Oya river basin development project. Economy and environment Program for Southeast Asia.
  10. Thoradeniya, B., & Ranasinghe, M., (2008). Educated trade-offs for sustainable resource development through stakeholder participation. In R. Haigh & D. Amaratunga (Ed.), Proceedings of CIB International Conference on Building Education and Research (BEAR) (pp 862-873). Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka: Building Resilience.
  11. Thoradeniya, B., Ranasinghe, M., & Wijesekera, N. T. S. (2008). A Framework for educated trade-offs. International Exchange Symposium on Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia, Sri Lanka: Saitama University of Japan and University of Moratuwa.
  12. Thoradeniya, B., Ranasinghe, M., & Wijesekera, N. T. S. (2007). Grass-root stakeholder involvement for identifying causes for natural disasters in riverine environment: Ma Oya case study, In H. Goonatilake (Ed.), Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Sessions (PP 53). Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of science.
  13. Thoradeniya, B., Wijesekera, N. T. S., & Ranasinghe, M. (2007). Social and environmental impacts of a mini-hydro project on the Ma Oya basin in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of HYDRO SRI LANKA, International conference on Small hydropower.
  14. Thoradeniya, B., Wijesekera, N. T. S., & Ranasinghe, M. (2007). Identification of issues in Ma Oya river basin towards developing educated tradeoffs through stakeholder involvement. Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka 1(B) (pp. 84-92).
  15. Thoradeniya, B., & Ranasinghe, M. (2006). A Methodology for effective stakeholder participation through educated trade-offs. Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.
  16. Thoradeniya, W. B. M. (2004). An analysis of the professional and academic development of middle level technological professionals. Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers.
  17. Thoradeniya, W. B. M. (1996). Optimization of irrigation water releases for rice growing in the wet season using probable rainfall. Annual Transactions of Institution of Engineers.
  18. Kariyawasam, K. G. A. S., & Thoradeniya, B. (2019). A Case Study on Perceptions and Experiences of Rural Mini Hydropower Generation, Annual Sessions of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, pp. [315 - 322], 2019.
  19. Bhadranie Thoradeniya, Uthpala Pinto and Frankie Perera,  Farmer Organisations of Small Irrigation Schemes in Sri Lanka: Current Status, INWEPF 2021, International Symposium
  20. A U V B Bulathsinhala, P M B M Udayangana and W B M Thoradeniya, Seasonal variations of Groundwater pH Value: Interim results of a  case study at gampaha District, ITUM Research Symposium, 2021
  21. Kannangoda Arachchi V N and Bhadranie Thoradeniya (2021) Impact of the Client’s Role on the Performance of Government Funded Construction Projects. Annual Sessions of Institution of Engineers Sri lanka, 2021

Journals:

  1. Bulathsinhala, A. U. V. B., & Thoradeniya, B. (2018). Post ‘Rathupaswala Issue’: Neighbouring community perceptions of groundwater. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 51(4), 85-94.
  2. Thoradeniya, B., & Maheshwari, B. (2018). Strategies and frameworks for effective stakeholders engagement for water governance leadership: A review. New Water Policy and Practice Journal, 4(2), Vol 4 (2)
  3. Thoradeniya, B., Pinto, U., & Maheshwari, B. (2017). Perspectives on impacts of water quality on agriculture and community well-being - A key informant study from Sri Lanka. Environment Science Pollution Research, Springer, 26(2047).
  4. Bulathsinhala, A., & Thoradeniya, B. (2017). A comparative study of consumer perceptions of pipe-borne water. Incorporated Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka, 17(1).
  5. Thoradeniya, B., Ranasinghe, M., & Wijesekera, N. T. S. (2012). A decision support tool for stakeholder involvement in sustainable water resources development. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 45(4).
  6. Thoradeniya, B., Ranasinghe, M., & Wijesekera, N. T. S. (2011). Economic analysis of water infrastructure: Have we got it right?. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 44(2).
  7. Thoradeniya, B., & Ranasinghe, M. (2007). Responsibility of stakeholders: Case of Ma Oya. Incorporated Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka, 7(1).
  8. Thoradeniya, B., & Ranasinghe, M. (2006). Environment value of project impacts for sustainable river basin development projects. Incorporated Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka, 6(1).
  9. Thoradeniya, W. B. M. (2005). Stakeholder participation in development projects. Incorporated Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka, 5(1).
  10. Thoradeniya, W. B. M. (2004). Current issues and trends on technology education in Sri Lanka. Incorporated Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka, 4(1).
  11. Thoradeniya, W. B. M. (2003). Choice of Medium of Instruction for Middle Level Technological Education, Incorporated Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka, 3(1).
  12. Bulathsinhala, A.U.V.B., & Thoradeniya, B. (2019). Variations of pH value of groundwater in Gampaha district, Annual Research Forum, Institute of Technology University of Moratuwa.
  13. Pinto, U., Thoradeniya, B., & Maheshwari, B. (2019). Water quality and chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in the Dry-Zone region of Sri Lanka: Impacts on well-being of village communities and the way forward, Environmental Science and Pollution Research.



Books and Chapters:

  1. Thoradeniya, B., & Maheshwari, B. (2017). Chapter 14: Engaging stakeholders for water diplomacy: Lessons for integrated water resources management, contingent complexity and prospects for water diplomacy: Understanding and managing risks and opportunities for an uncertain water future. In S. Islam & K. Madani (Eds.), Anthem Water Diplomacy Series.
  2. Maheshwari, B., Singh, V. P., & Thoradeniya, B. (2016). Chapter 1: Balanced urban development: Is it a myth or reality?. In B. Maheshwari, V. P. Singh & B. Thoradeniya (Eds.), Balanced urban development: Options and strategies for livable cities 72 (pp. 3-13), Water Science and Technology Library, Springer.
  3. Singh, V. P., Maheshwari, B., & Thoradeniya, B. (2016). Chapter 35: Options and strategies for balanced development for livable cities: An epilogue. In B. Maheshwari, V. P. Singh & B. Thoradeniya (Eds.), Balanced urban development: Options and strategies for livable cities 72 (pp. 3-13), Water Science and Technology Library, Springer.
  4. Thoradeniya, B., & Ranasinghe, M. (2016). Chapter 9: Community stakeholder viewpoints on issues of urbanisation along the river Ma Oya, Sri Lanka. In B. Maheshwari, V. P. Singh & B. Thoradeniya (Eds.), Balanced urban development: Options and strategies for livable cities 72, Water Science and Technology Library, Springer.
  5. Thoradeniya Bhadranie (2015), Chapter 9 – Application of an Educated Trade-Off Analysis Framework for the Ma Oya River Basin Development Project, Sri Lanka: Cost-Benefit studies of natural resource management in Southeast Asia. In D. James & H. A. Francisco (Eds.), Science + Business Media 2015 (pp. 179-199), Singapore: Springer.

Qualifications

NDT (Civil Engineering), University of Moratuwa

PG Dip (Applied Hydrology), University of Moratuwa

M.Sc. (Hydraulics) IHE, the Netherlands

M.Phil. (Technical Education), Open University of Sri Lanka

Ph.D (Civil Engineering) University of Moratuwa

Memberships

Fellow, Institution of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka (IIESL)

Member, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)

Associate Member, Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)

Special Awards

  1. Best paper (second place) at the annual competition on "Infrastructure for Sustainable Development of Water and other Natural Resources" 2009/2010 conducted by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka.
  2. Recipient of a research support grant of CAD 21,000 from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) through Economy and Environment Programme for South East Asia (EEPSEA) – 2007
  3. Recipient of the First research grant of Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.