Department of Architecture

• PhD in Engineering (Specializing in Architecture), Huazhong University of Science and Technology, P.R. China.
• MSc Sustainable Building Technology, The University of Nottingham, U.K. Dissertation: Commended.
• BEng(Hons) Architectural Environment Engineering, The University of Nottingham, U.K.
• Certificate in Teaching and Higher Education, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

• Research Methods
• Building Services
• Lighting
• Acoustics

• Solar potential in urban environments
• Solar utilisation potential mapping
• Renewable energy technologies
• Zero-energy buildings

Research papers in indexed journals:

• Mendis, T., Huang, Z., Xu, S., Zhang, W. (2020). Economic potential analysis of photovoltaic integrated shading strategies on commercial building facades in urban blocks: A case study of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Energy, 194.
• Mendis, T., Huang, Z., Xu, S. (2020). Determination of economically optimised building integrated photovoltaic systems for utilisation on facades in the tropical climate: A case study of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Building Simulation, 13, 171-183.
• Huang, Z., Mendis, T., Xu, S. (2019). Urban solar utilization potential mapping via deep learning technology: A case study of Wuhan, China. Applied Energy, 250, 283-291.
• Xu, S., Huang, Z., Wang, J., Mendis, T., Huang, J. (2019). Evaluation of photovoltaic potential by urban block typology: A case study of Wuhan, China. Renewable Energy Focus, 29, 141-147.

International conference/symposium papers:

• Mendis, T. (2021). Assessing the Impact of Urban Block Typologies on Solar and Photovoltaic Potential in the Tropical Urban City of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 14^th International Research Conference: Security, Stability and National Development in the New Normal. 09^th – 10^th September 2021. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka.
• Pathirana, K. N. K., Kumara, W. A. P. S., Mendis, T., Premarathne, K. D. H. J. (2021). Effectiveness of Online Architectural Design Teaching: Perspectives of Students and Teachers. 14^th International Research Conference: Security, Stability and National Development in the New Normal. 09^th – 10^th September 2021. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka.
• Mendis, T., Pathirana, K. N. K., Kumara, W. A. P. S. (2020). Evaluation of Urban Compactness Indicators and Solar Potential in the Urban Environment. 13th International Research Conference: Holistic Approach to National Growth and Security. 15th – 16th October 2020. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka.
• Mendis, T., Pathirana, K. N. K., Kumara, W. A. P. S. (2019). Optimized building integrated photovoltaic systems for utilisation on facades in the tropical climate. 12th Annual International Research Conference: Challenges to humankind in the face of new technologies. 11th-12th September 2019. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka.
• Mendis, T., Pathirana, K. N. K., Padmaja, R. A. M. (2018). Evaluation of solar potential by domestic building typology. 11th Annual International Research Conference: Securing Professional Excellence Through Collaboration. 13-14 September 2018. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana Sri Lanka.
• Mendis, T. (2018). The potential of building integrated photovoltaics in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. ICREN 2018: International Conference on Renewable Energy. 25-27 April 2018. Barcelona, Spain.
• Xu, S., Huang, Z., Mendis, T., Liu, F. (2018). Evaluation of photovoltaic potential by urban block typology: A case study of Wuhan, China. SCUD 2018: 2018 International Conference on Smart Cities and Urban Design. 21-22 April 2018. Wuhan, China.
• Mendis, T., Pathirana, K. N. K., Rajapaksha, M. (2017). Measuring Photovoltaic Potential in the Urban Environment. 10th International Research Conference: Changing Dynamics in the Global Environment: Challenges and Opportunities. 3rd – 4th August 2017. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka.

Academic

• Instructor Gr. II at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University – Southern Campus (February 2015 – August 2016).

• KDU Research Grant 2021
• Certificate of Recognition for Significant Contribution to Research in the Years 2018, 2019, & 2020
• Best Oral Presentation of the Technical Session in Built Environment and Spatial Sciences at the 13th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. 
• Chinese Government Scholarship Winner (2016) – PhD at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, P.R. China.
• Shortlisted for Isover Multi-Comfort Students’ contest UK 2014: to integrate a creative approach to the concept of energy-efficient construction at the passive-house standard by designing a school for Gaziantep, Turkey.
• Finalist at Isover Multi-Comfort Students’ contest National Stage 2014.

• Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies of KDU (2021 – present)
• Committee for Monitoring the Corporate Plan (2020 – present)
• Accreditation Committee (2015-2016)
• Curriculum Development Workshop (2015-2016)
• Quality Assurance Accreditation Cell (2015-2016)
• Academic Progress Committee (2015-2016)

Workshops:

• Active Citizens Facilitator Development Workshop