Name: Ms. KSKNJ Kudasinghe
Position: Lecturer (Probationary)
E-mail: ksknjkudasinghe@kdu.ac.lk
Contact Number: +94705827500
Qualifications
Teaching Areas
Research Interests
Publications
Working Experience
Academic/Research/ Awards
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) Second Class Upper Division, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
- M.Phil( Reading) in Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
- Professional Qualifications/ Affiliations- Associate Professional of the Sri Lanka Green Building Council
- Non-academic Qualification and Professional Training- Certificate in Teaching for University Instructors (KDU)
Teaching Areas
- Housing
- Dissertation
- Architectural Design
Research Interests
Current research
- Urban Design
- Architectural Science
Other research involvements
- Climate Sensitive Architecture
- Experimental Research Methodologies
Publications
Published Refereed Conference Papers
- SS Mathangaweera, KSKNJ Kudasinghe, KPSPK Bandara. (2023). Application of Digitalisation within the Construction Industry in Sri Lanka. Symposium for International Building Economics and Research. Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors- UAE Branch (AIQS-UAE)
- KSKNJ Kudasinghe, H Munasinghe. (2023). Addressing Resilience of Unplanned Urbanization in Underserved Settlements: Case of Colombo north. DRRMSL 2023 conference jointly held by CDMR-KDU and JCDR-Huddersfield University, UK. (Extended Abstract publication)
- KSKNJ Kudasinghe, KPSPK Bandara, NMR Wijethunge. (2023). Assessing Benefits of Developing a Simulation Model for Sustainable Constructions Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Approach in Sri Lanka. 16th International Research Conference 2023. KDU
- KSKNJ Kudasinghe, KDHJ Premaratne, NMRAT Nawaratne. (2022). Investigating Thermal Comfort and Well-being of Differently abled War Veterans Housing in Sri Lanka. 15th KDU IRC 2022
- Kudasinghe, KSKNJ, Lakmali, RGN, Nawaratne, NMRAT Premarathna, MLNH, Rethinking of the Adaptability in Mass Housing for Pandemic Situations, 2021, 14th KDU International Research Conference
- KSKNJ Kudasinghe, HMLB Jayathilaka, SR Gunaratne, 2018. Evolution of the Sri Lankan Shophouse: Reconsidering Shophouses for Urban Areas, 11th Annual International Research Conference: Securing Professional Excellence through Collaboration. 13-14 September 2018. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka.
- RWVSR Rajapaksha1, KSKNJ Kudasinghe, SR Gunarathna. Investigating the Spatial Efficacy of Healthcare Facilities Dedicated to the Care of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Patients in Sri Lankan Military Hospitals. 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.
- KSKNJ Kudasinghe, NMRAT Nawaratne, NMR Wijethunge, 2020, Reconsidering the Sri Lankan Shophouse Architecture for Contemporary times, 13th Annual International Research Conference: Holistic Approach to National Growth and Security
Research Work as a Research Assistant at University of Moratuwa
- Compiling and Completion of Final Report Stage- UNESCO Participation program- Climate change impacts on World Heritage Built Environment in Tropics- An evidence based appraisal of microclimates of the caves in Golden Temple complex, Dambulla, Sri Lanka (Principal Investigator Prof. Indrika Rajapaksha, Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa)
- Publication Stage- Senate Research Council Grant- Evaluating the Indoor air quality, Thermal Comfort and the Adaptive Behaviors in Elderly care centers in Sri Lanka(Principal InvestigatorProf.Indrika Rajapaksha, Senior lecturer, Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa)
- Completion Stage- Assessment of Traffic related Air Pollution & Respiratory Health of School Children: A case of School Environments in the CMC region. (Principal Investigator Prof.Indrika Rajapaksha, Senior lecturer, Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa)
Working Experience
- Instructor Gr II- General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
- Junior Architect at Upendra Rajapakse and Partners
- Internship at Philip Weeraratne Architects(PWA)
Academic/Research/ Awards
- Best Research Paper of the Symposium for International Building Economics and Research 2023, Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors- UAE Branch (AIQS-UAE)
- Best Oral Presentation- 12th KDU International Research Conference 2019