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Dr. Chandima Somarathna
Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade)
Faculty of Engineering | Civil Engineering
Career Summary
- Senior Lecturer (Higher Grade) | November 2023 - Present
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka.
- Senior Lecturer (GII) | July 2019– November 2023
- Lecturer (Unconfirmed) | January 2019– July 2019
- Lecturer (Probationary) | October 2017–December 2018
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty ofEngineering, University of Jaffna,Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka.
- Research Assistant | June 2017 – September 2017
- Graduate Research Assistant, PhD Candidate |November 2013 – June 2017
Faculty of Engineering and BuiltEnvironment, The National University ofMalaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
- Civil Engineer | March 2013 - October 2013
Design and Planning Division, Ministry ofIrrigation and Water Resources Management,Sri Lanka
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Philosophy (Civil and Structural Engineering) - 2017
The National University of Malaysia,Malaysia
BSc Eng Hons (Civil Engineering) - 2013
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Minor in Structural Engineering
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- National Research Council Merit Award for Scientific Research-2018
- University of Moratuwa, Faculty of Engineering Dean’s List (Academic Year 2012/2013)
- University of Moratuwa, Faculty of Engineering Dean’s List (Academic Year 2009/2010)
Research Interests and Memberships
Research Interests
- Structural Strengthening
- Dynamic loading
- Concrete Technology
- Material Engineering
- Waste Based Composite
Memberships
- An Associate Member (AM-15103) Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka (2013 - Present)
- Associate Engineer (203674) Engineering Council, Sri Lanka (2018 - Present)
- A Member (MCODE: 1615962) International Water Association (2018 - Present)
Ongoing Research
- Strengthening of concrete and masonary elements with cementitious flexible polymer composites.
- Dynamic responces of timber, concrete, and waste based consyruction materials
- Alternatives for traditional construction materials
My Publications
Journal Publications
- S. Sanjith, W. Priyantha, H.M.C.C. Somarathna , D.S. Sampath & S.N. Raman. " "Synthesis andcharacterisation of waste-based composites from banana fibre and low-density polyethylene." " International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, vol.20, 2023, pp.11341–11356, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04744-1,
- T.V. Muthukumarana, M.A.V.H.M. Arachchi, H.M.C.C. Somarathna , & S.N. Raman " "A review onthe variation of mechanical properties of carbon fibre-reinforced concrete. " " Construction and Building Materials, vol.366, 2023, pp.130173., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.130173,
- H.M.S.C.H. Bandara, G. Thushanth, H.M.C.C. Somarathna, D.H.G.A.E. Jayasinghe, S.N. Raman. " "Feasible techniques for valorisation of construction and demolition waste for concreting applications. " " International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , vol.20, 2023, pp.521–536, doi.org/10.1007/s13762-022-04015-z ,
- H.M.C.C Somarathna, S.N. Raman, D Mohotti, A.A. Mutalib, K.H. Badri. " "Behaviour of concrete specimens retrofitted with bio-based polyurethane coatings under dynamic loads." " Construction and Building Materials, vol.270, 2021, pp.121860, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121860 ,
- H.M.C.C Somarathna, S.N. Raman, D Mohotti, A.A. Mutalib, K.H. Badri. " "Rate dependent tensile behavior of polyurethane under varying strain rates" " Construction and Building Materials, vol.254, 2020, pp.119203, doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119203 ,
- H.M.C.C Somarathna, S.N. Raman, D Mohotti, A.A. Mutalib, K.H. Badri. " "Hyper-viscoelastic constitutive models for predicting the material behavior of polyurethane under varying strain rates and uniaxial tensile loading" " Construction and Building Materials, vol.236, 2020, pp.117417, doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117417,
- H.M.C.C. Somarathna, S.N. Raman, D Mohotti, A.A. Mutalib, K.H. Badri. 2018. " "The use of polyurethane for structural and infrastructural engineering applications: A state-of-the-art review." " Construction and Building Materials, vol.190, 2018, pp.995-1014, doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.09.166,
- H.M.C.C Somarathna, S.N. Raman, K.H. Badri, A.A. Mutalib, D Mohotti, S.D Ravana. " "QuasiStatic Behavior of Palm-Based Elastomeric Polyurethane: For Strengthening Application of Structures under Impulsive Loadings." " Polymers, vol.8, 2016, pp.202, doi.org/10.3390/polym8050202,
- H.M.C.C. Somarathna, S.N. Raman, A.A. Mutalib, K.H. Badri. " "Elastomeric Polymers for Blast and Ballistic Retrofitting of Structures. " " Journal Teknologi , vol.76, Issue 1, 2015, pp.1-13,
Book Chapters
- H.M.C.C. Somarathna, S. N. Raman, D. Mohotti, P.L.N. Fernando, " Chapter 14 - Polyurea in construction and building applications " Polyurea: Synthesis, Properties, Composites, Production, and Applications, 2023, Elsevier, pp.239-272,
- D. Mohotti, S. N. Raman, P.L.N. Fernando, H.M.C.C. Somarathna, A. Remennikov. " Chapter 17 - Applications of polyurea coatings in blast and ballistic damage reduction " Polyurea Synthesis, Properties, Composites, Production, and Applications, 2023, Elsevier, pp.323-345. ,
Conference Proceedings
- P.M.I.B. Abesinghe, S.N.B.M.W.Y.S. Narayana, H.M.C.C. Somarathna Tensile Characteristics of Waste Based Natural Fibre Composites from Rice Husk and Low Density Polythene Waste. in 11th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2020 (ICSBE), year 2020, Earl’s Regency Hotel, 10th - 12th December 2020,
- K.D.Y.G. Perera, Y.L.F. Ahamed, H.M.C.C. Somarathna Feasibility of Cement Mortar System with Industrial Metal Fibre Waste in International conference on Engineering-2022, JUICE, year 2022, pp.151-157, Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, 19th August 2022,
- P.C.M. Wijesena, D.M.S.M. Karunarathna, H.M.C.C. Somarathna Flexural Behaviour of Waste-based Natural Fibre Reinforced Composite from Palmyra Fibre and Waste Polythene in International conference on Engineering-2022, JUICE, year 2022, pp.93-98, Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, 19th August 2022,
- D.A.B.P.M. Jayasekara, S.T.N. Jayathilaka, H.M.C.C. Somarathna Feasibility of Waste Calicut Tiles as Aggregates in Structural Concrete in International conference on Engineering-2022, JUICE, year 2022, pp.79-84, D.A.B.P.M. Jayasekara, S.T.N. Jayathilaka, H.M.C.C. Somarathna,
- D.P.D.U. Gunathilaka, C.S. Jayathilaka, H.M.C.C. Somarathna Feasibility of Cement Mortar System with Textile Waste in International conference on Engineering-2022, JUICE, year 2022, pp.112-117, Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, D.P.D.U. Gunathilaka, C.S. Jayathilaka, H.M.C.C. Somarathna,
- H.M.C.C Somarathna, S.N. Raman, D Mohotti, A.A. Mutalib, K.H. Badri Numerical Analysis of the Response of Reinforced Concrete Panel Strengthened With Bio-based Elostomeric Polyurethene Coating Under Blast Load in 11th International SymposiuBlast and Impact Resistant Materials for Civil Engineering (Sbirmce) 2021, year 2021, 6th november 2021,
- P.H.S. Rangika, E.A.N. Thejasa , H.M.C.C. Somarathna Demolished Cement Block as Recycled Fine Aggregates in Mortar Systems in 11th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2020 (ICSBE), year 2020, Earl’s Regency Hotel, 10th - 12th December 2020,
- T. Kobika, K. Hishoban, H.M.C.C. Somarathna The Behaviour of Ferrocement Jacketed Square Columns with Different Arrangements and Orientation in Steel Mesh in 11th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2020 (ICSBE), year 2024, Earl’s Regency Hotel, 10th - 12th December 2020,
- S.N.Raman, H.M.C.C.Somarathna, A.A.Mutalib, K.H.Badri and M.R.Taha Bio-based Polyurethane Elastomer for Strengthening Application of Concrete Structures under Dynamic Loadings in 16th International Congress of Polymers in Concrete, ICPIC-2018. , year 2018,
- S.N.Raman, H.M.C.C.Somarathna, A.A.Mutalib and K.H.Badri Elastomeric Polyurethane for Retrofitting Application of Concrete Structures under Dynamic Loadings in International Conference on Advances in Construction Materials and Systems, ICACMS-2017, year 2017,
- H.M.C.C.Somarathna, S.N.Raman, K.H.Badri, M.Abedini and A.A.Mutalib Tensile Behavior of Polyurethane under Low to Intermediate Strain Rates: For Retrofitting Application of Concrete Structures in 13th International Conference on Concrete Engineering and Technology 2016, year 2016, 11. H.M.C.C.Somarathna, S.N.Raman, K.H.Badri, M.Abedini and A.A.Mutalib ,
- M.Abedini, A.A.Mutalib, S.N.Raman, S.Baharom, H.M.C.C.Somarathna, M.H.Mussa and S.N.Jouybari, Residual axial load carrying capacity of reinforced concrete columns subjected to explosion loads in 13th International Conference on Concrete Engineering and Technology 2016, year 2016,
- H.M.C.C.Somarathna, S.N.Raman, K.H.Badri and A.A.Mutalib Analysis of Strain Rate Dependent Tensile Behaviour of Polyurethanes in 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2015, ICSECM 2015, year 2015, H.M.C.C.Somarathna, S.N.Raman, K.H.Badri and A.A.Mutalib,
- H.M.C.C.Somarathna, S.N.Raman, K.H.Badri and A.A.Mutalib, Mechanical Characterization of Polyurethane Elastomer: for Retrofitting Concrete Structures against Blast Effects in International Conference on Smart Monitoring, Assessment and Rehabilitation of Civil Structures SMAR 2015, year 2015,
- H.M.C.C.Somarathna, S.N.Raman, K.H.Badri and A.A.Mutalib, Tensile Behaviour of Polyurethane under Varying Strain Rates in 7th Asia Pacific Young Researchers and Graduates Symposium 2015, year 2015,
- R.U.Halwatura, V.G.N.P.Jayawardena and H.M.C.C.Somarathna Identification of damages to building structures due to roots of trees in 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, year 2012,
- H.M.C.C.Somarathna, K.A.C.Sampath, K.G.Jayathilaka, A.W.I.H.Ranasinghe, R.U.Halwathura, and A.A.D.A.J.Perera, Feasibility study on a mud block with straw in 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, year 2012,
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