my-profile
Contact
isuru.mg@sliit.lk
Mr. Isuru Madhushan
Lecturer
Faculty of Engineering | Civil Engineering
Career Summary
Experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in both academia and industry. My expertise has been developed through a combination of hands-on experience, rigorous academic training, and a passion for innovation. Throughout my career, I have held a variety of positions that have allowed me to expand my skill set and deepen my understanding of the field of Civil Engineering.
Starting as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka. After completing my studies, I worked as a Civil Engineer at the Road Development Authority and went on to hold a Graduate Rserach and Teaching Assistant role at the University of British Columbia . I have also held several key positions in the field of Intelligent Transport Systems, including Project Manager at the Centre for Intelligent Transport Systems at the University of Moratuwa and Traffic Engineer at ACE Solutions.
I am currently working as a Lecturer at the Department of Civil Engineering at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, where I am able to share my expertise and passion for Civil Engineering with the next generation of engineers. I am dedicated to advancing the field of Civil Engineering and am always seeking new opportunities to do so.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering- University of British Columbia
Master of Science in Civil Engineering -University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Bachelor of the Science of Engineering (Hons.): Civil Engineering-University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- 2014 Full scholarship by Department of Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Program, IIT Delhi to attend the 24th International Course on Transportation Planning and Safety
- 2014 Travel fellowship by CLEAR South Asia, hosted by J-PAL South Asia at IFMR to attend the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Summer School
- 2013 Late Eng. Nimal Chandrasena Award 2012/2013 (1st Place) for the best paper presented by young members under 35 years at the annual sessions of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
- 2008- 2013 Dean’s List, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanaka- Level 4 semester 2, level 2 semester 1 and level 1 semester 1
Research Interests and Memberships
Research Interests
- Sustainable Transport
- Traffic Engineering and Operations
- Transportation Planning
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Life Cycle Thinking
Memberships
- Associate Member, Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL)
- Associated Engineer, Engineering Council Sri Lanka (ECSL)
- Affiliate Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Life Member, Sri Lanka Evaluation Association (SLEvA)
- Life Member, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
Ongoing Research
- Assessing the readiness of the transport infrastructure to adapt to climate change impacts
- A GIS-based spatial approach to determine the optimal locations for electric vehicle charging stations for Colombo
- Parking Managment Statergies for Colombo
- Design guidelines for signalized gyrators to control staggered intersections
- Evaluation of Transport Sector strategies for Carbon NetZero for a low carbon future beyond 2030
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programmes/steps to promote public transport
- Identifying motivations and built environment factors associated with active transport usage in Sri Lanka
- Assessing the feasibility of using passive data for transport demand and network analysis
- Assessing the transport carbon footprint of Colombo Municipal area using life cycle analysis
My Publications
Journal Publications
- Gamalath I., Hewage K. ,Ruparathna R., Karunathilake H., Prabatha T., and Sadiq R. " "Energy rating system for climate-conscious operation of multi-unit residential buildings" " Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, vol.20, Issue 4, 2018, pp.785–802 ,
- Isuru Gamalath, Loshaka Perera and Saman Bandara " Prioritizing Transport Infrastructure Projects at Early Stages of Projects " Journal of Society for Transportation and Traffic Studies, vol.6, Issue 1, 2015, pp.34-48, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-018-1510-x,
- Isuru Gamalath, Loshaka Perera and Saman Bandara " Environmental Impact Assessment of Transport Infrastructure Projects in Sri Lanka: Way forward " Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, vol.4, Issue 1, 2014, pp.85-96,
Conference Proceedings
- Isuru Gamalath, Loshaka Perera, and Saman Bandara Evaluating Impacts of Transport Infrastructure Projects in 5th Biennial International Conference of Sri Lanka Evaluation Association, year 2015, Colombo, pp.32-49, Isuru Gamalath, Loshaka Perera, and Saman Bandara ,
- Gamalath I., Fernando C., Galgamuwa U., Perera L., Bandara J.M.S.J. Methodology to Develop a Driving Cycle for a Given Mode and Traffic Corridor; Case Study for Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka. in Civil Engineering Research for Industry Symposium 2012 , year 2012, Moratuwa, pp.45-50, University of Moratuwa, Gamalath I., Fernando C., Galgamuwa U., Perera L., Bandara J.M.S.J. ,
- Methmal Dissanayake, Isuru Gamalath and Saman Bandara Demand-based Roadside Parking Control Strategy for a Main Road Corridor in Transport Research Forum , year 2022, Colombo, December 3,
- Pakkiyarajah Saranjan, Saman Bandara and Isuru Gamalath Multi-Criteria Analysis to Prioritize User Expectations at Traffic Signal in Transport Research Forum, year 2022, Colombo, 3 December,
- Nadika Jayasooriya, Kasun Jayathunga, Isuru Gamalath, Saman Bandara and Oshadhi Weerasinghe Identification of Impact Areas, Critical Road Sections and Important Intersections for Traffic Impact Assessments in Transport Research Forum , year 2021, Colombo, 28-29 October,
- Gamalath I.M., Perera H.L.K. and Bandara J.M.S.J. Monitoring Construction and Post Construction Environmental Impacts of Transport Infrastructure Development in 19th International Forestry and Environment Symposium , year 2023, Sigiriya, 24-25 October,
- Isuru Gamalath, Loshaka Perera and Saman Bandara Prioritizing Transport Infrastructure Projects at Early Stages of Projects in 9th Asia Pacific Conference on Transport & the Environment, 6-8 August, year 2014, Colombo, 6-8 August,
Journal Publications Under Review
- Oshadhi Weerasinghe, Nadika Jayasooriya, Kasun Jayathunga, Isuru Gamalath and Saman Bandara " Identification of Impact Areas, Critical Road Sections and Important Intersections for Traffic Impact Assessments " Under Review
English
Sinhala
Tamil
