Name: Archt. RAM Padmaja
Position: Lecturer (Probationary)
E-mail address: padmajaram@kdu.ac.lk / malthidzn@gmail.com
Contact Number: +94712880058
Qualifications
- Reading for MPhil in Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa
- Charted Architect of Sri Lanka (AIA.SL)
- Associate Professional of Sri Lanka Green Building Council (GAP.SL)
- Bachelor of Architecture (Hons.), University of Moratuwa , Sri Lanka ( Second Class Upper Division)
- “Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education Programme” (CTHE)
Teaching Areas
- Architectural Design
- Climate Responsive Architecture and Sustainability
- Green Architecture
- Passive and Low Energy Building Design
- Design Appreciation
Research Interests
- Passive and Low energy Building interventions
- Sustainable Retrofitting and Landscape design
- Adaptive comfort in Buildings
- Virtual Reality in Energy efficient Design
- Environmental Responsive Building Designing and Climate Modification
Publications
- T Mendis, KNK Pathirana, Malthi Rajapaksha, 2018. Evaluation of solar potential by domestic building typology, 11th Annual International Research Conference; Securing Professional Excellence through Collaboration. 13-14 September 2018. Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana Sri Lanka.
- Dissanayake .P, Rajapaksha.M, Gunasekara.A, 2017. Identifying a model urban precinct; Impact of built mass for thermally comfortable living in tropics, 51st International Conference of the Architectural Science Association (ANZAScA), Back to the future: The next 50 years. Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
- WAPS Kumara, SD Jayasooriya , KNK Pathirana, M Rajapaksha ,2017. Impact of Attitudes of Students on Professionalism: A Case Study of the Students of Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial Sciences (FBESS) at Kotelawala Defence University, 10th Annual International Research Conference: Global space, Local place – Protocols for a new world order. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 03-04 August 2017. Kotelawala Defence University: Ratmalana.
- T Mendis, KNK Pathirana, M Rajapaksha, 2017. Measuring photovoltaic potential in the Tropical urban environment, 10th Annual International Research Conference: Global space, Local place – Protocols for a new world order. Ratmalana, Sri Lanka 03-04 August 2017. KotelawalaDefence University: Ratmalana.
- Rajapaksha, M., Rajapaksha, U., Rajapaksha, I. (2013). Passive Climate Modification in Compact House Forms in Galle Fort, A Case of Thermal Mass Integration, conference paper for 47th International Research Conference of Architectural Science Association, Hong Kong.
- Rajapaksha, M. (2014). Centre for Theatrical Arts. Kurula Varkey Design Forum, India.
- Rajapaksha, M. (2014). Center for Thaetrical Arts. The Architect Journal of SLIA, ‘Student Forum’ (April-June 2014). p106-108.
- Rajapaksha, M., Gunasekara, A. (2015). Natural Landscape as a Tool of Achieving ‘Adaptive Comfort’, the Impact of Multi-Storey Residential Buildings in Tropics, Conference paper for 8th KDU International Research Conference, Sri Lanka.
- Rajapaksha M, (2016),”Manipulation of Thermal Mass with Natural Ventilation; Application for Residential Buildings in Tropics” Conference paper for 9th KDU International Research Conference, Sri Lanka.
- RAM Padmaja, Landscape as a Tool in Achieving Adaptive Comfort, a Study on Multi-Storied Residential Buildings in Tropics, 2015
Work Experience
Trainee Architect – Russell Dandeniya Charted (RDC) Architects, Colombo
- Urban Kitchen and admin office for FAB foods Pvt.(Ltd) at Rathmalana
- ‘Taprobane’ Village Hotel Elkaduwa Estate ,Kandy
- Samanmal Restaurant and Hotel at Maddewattha , Matara
- Yoghurt Factory for Cargills Quality Dairies Pvt. Ltd. at Diwlapitiya
- Fire Brigade building at Kalutara Meditation chambers and Upasampada Hall at Thalduwa aranya, – Ambalangoda
- Residence for Mr. Lal Keerthi Gunawardhana (MD, Lucky Lanka Dairy Products Pvt.Ltd. at Issadeen Town, Matara and some other residential and building projects.
Graduated Architect – Upendra Rajapaksha and partners, Colombo
- Factory for Nikini Automation , Bandaragama
- City Hotel at Nuwara Eliya
- City Hotel at Kandy
- Sri Lanka Army Officer’s Mess Complex at Panagoda Army Camp and some other residential and building projects.
Charted Architect since 2016 to date
Individual practitioner of Architecture since 2013 to date
Achievements /Awards
- Highly Commended (A+) B.Arch Comprehensive Design Project, (One of the best two projects- 2013)- Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
- Fifth year B.Arch Dissertation(2013) – Commended pass
- Third year History of Architecture and Social studies Essay (2010) – Commended pass
- Represented the University of Moratuwa at 47th ASA International Research Conference, held at Chinese University of Hong Kong.(as the first ever undergraduate student who Internationally presented a research paper representing the Department of Architecture – UOM)
- Represented the University of Moratuwa at Kurula Varkey Design Forum (2014), held at CEPT university, Ahmadabad, India, as one of the best CDP projects.
- Included in the Dean’s List (SGPA above 3.7) – Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa (2008 -2013) for, Semester I, Semester II, Semester VI, Semester VIII, Semester X
Membership
- Associate Member of Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (AIA.SL)
- Associate Member of Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GAP. SL)
- Member of ASA (ANZASCA) – Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association
- Member – CDRC (Curriculum Development and Revision Committee)
- Department Coordinator (Department of Architecture), KDU International Conference – 2016
- Faculty Coordinator (FBESS), KDU International Research Conference – 2018
- Department Coordinator for KDU website since January 2017 to date.