Dr. (Mrs.) N. P. K. Semananda

Dr. (Mrs.) N. P. K. Semananda

Senior Lecturer (Grade I)

Course Modules

Course Modules

Semester 3: CI2303 - Construction Technology

Semester 3: CI2305 - Project I

Semester 4: CI2401 - Analysis & Design of Structural Elements

Semester 4: CI2408 - Project II

Moderator

Semester 1: CI1101 - Building Technology I

Semester 2: CI1201 – Building Technology II

Feilds of Spcializations

Civil Engineering

Water Resources Engineering/Hydrology

Building Technology/Construction Waste Management

Environmental Engineering/Circular Economy

Irrigation Engineering /Agricultural Irrigation

Research Publications

Journals:

  1. Kariyawasam, K.G.A.S; Semananda, N.P.K (first Co-Author), ‘Harnessing rice husk ash for sustainable construction: a comprehensive review of challenges, opportunities, and future perspectives’, Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (JMCW), Springer Nature®, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-025-02366-6.
  2. Semananda, N.P.K, ‘Circular Economy and Sustainability: The Role of Educators, Researchers, and Policymakers’, Feature Article, ITUM News, Jan.-Jun.,2022, Vol. 5(1), ISSN 2630-7804, Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa, Diyagama.
  3. Semananda, N.P.K, Hewa, G, ‘Estimation of low flow statistics for Sustainable Water Re-sources Management in South Australia’, Hydrology, 2022, 9, 152. https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology9090152.
  4. Semananda, N.P.K, Ward, J.D, Myers, B.R, ‘Assessing Reliability of Recycled Water in Wicking Beds for Sustainable Urban Agriculture', Earth, 2021, 2, 468–484. https://doi.org/10.3390/earth2030028.
  5. Semananda, NPK, Ward, JD & Myers, BR, ‘Experimental investigation of wicking bed irrigation using shallow‑rooted crops grown under glasshouse conditions', Irrigation Science (Springer Nature), 2020, 38, 117-129. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-019-00651-5.
  6. Semananda, N.P.K, Ward, J.D, Myers, B.R, ‘A semi-systematic review of capillary irrigation: the benefits, limitations and opportunities', Horticulture, 2018, vol. 4, no.23, pp.15. doi:10.3390/horticulturae4030023.
  7. Semananda, N.P.K., Ward, J.D. & Myers, B.R, 'Evaluating the efficiency of wicking bed irrigation systems for small-scale urban agriculture', Horticulture, 2016, vol. 2, no.13, pp.18. doi:10.3390/horticulturae2040013.


Conference Proceedings/Research presentations:

  1. Semananda, N.P.K., Ward, J.W, Myers, B.R 2015, 'A sustainable irrigation system to increase water use efficiency in small-scale urban agriculture', International Conference on Sustainable Water Management (SWM), 29 Nov to 03 Dec., 2015, Perth, Western Australia.
  2. Research presentation at the Goyder Institute for Water Research Seminar series, May 2015.
  3. Research presentation at CWMR monthly presentation series, University of South Australia, November 2015.
  4. Semananda, N.P.K. & Hewa, G. 2011, 'Assessing low flow potential of South Australia for sustainable water resources management', 4th ASCE-EWRI International Perspective on Water Resources and the Environment (IPWE2011), 4-6 January, 2011, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Thesis and Reports

  1. PhD Thesis: Assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of wicking bed irrigation systems for urban agriculture, pp. 300
  2. MSc Thesis: Low flow regionalization in South Australia, pp. 124
  3. Graduate research report: Thermal comfort with different walling materials, pp. 89
  4. My teaching portfolio: Certificate in Teaching for Higher Education, pp. 152

Qualifications

Ph.D. (Water Engineering), University of South Australia, Australia

M.Sc. (Water Resources Management), University of South Australia, Australia

IESL (Civil Engineering), Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka

NDT (Civil Engineering), University of Moratuwa

Memberships

Associate Engineer – Engineering Council Sri Lanka (ECSL)

Associate Member – Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)

Member – SLNC – OWSD [Sri Lanka National Chapter – Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World]

Member – Institution of Incorporated Engineers Sri Lanka (IIESL)

Member – Engineering New Zealand, New Zealand

Member – Golden key International Honour Society, University of South Australia

Special Awards

Endeavour Postgraduate Award (Australia Awards): Completed PhD in Australia. Total award value: AUD 228,500 (4 years).

Goyder Institute PhD Supplement: Top-up scholarship during PhD studies, AUD 10,000 per year.