Name: Ms. Samindi Harithika Perera
Position: Lecturer (Probationary)
Email: samindi.p@kdu.ac.lk
Position: Lecturer (Probationary)
Email: samindi.p@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
Publications
Teaching Areas
Research Interests
Awards
Memberships & Positions
Work Experience
Qualifications
- Master of Philosophy, General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka (Currently Reading)
- Foundation level certificate – Contract Administration, Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (2022)
- Short Course in ‘Introduction to Research GS 5020’, ‘A’ Grade, University of Moratuwa (2021)
- BSc (Hons.) in Quantity Surveying (First Class), General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University, Southern Campus, Sri Lanka (2015 – 2018)
Publications
Indexed Conference Papers
- Jayamal, D., Gunarathne, N. and Perera, B.L.S.H., (2023). An exploratory study on abandoned construction projects in the Western Province, Sri Lanka. In: Sandanayake, Y.G., Waidyasekara, K.G.A.S., Ramachandra, T. and Ranadewa, K.A.T.O. (eds). Proceedings of the 11th World Construction Symposium, 21-22 July 2023, Sri Lanka. [Online]. pp. 123-134. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2023.11. Available from: https://ciobwcs.com/papers
- Perera, BLSH; Ranathunga, RAAS; Madhuwanthi, LPTP; Coomasaru, P.; (2022). Applicability of Green Certification system for Domestic construction projects in Sri Lanka. FARU Proceedings 2022, 15th International Research Conference. https://doi.org/10.31705/FARU.2022.8
- Senarathna, D.R. and Perera, B.L.S.H., (2021). Managing concrete wastes by implementing contemporary construction practices in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 9th World Construction Symposium, 9-10 July 2021, Sri Lanka. [Online]. pp. 413-421. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31705/WCS.2021.36. Available from: https://ciobwcs.com/papers/
Conference Papers
- Shalini Hirunika, Nishanthi Gunarathna, Samindi Perera (2023), SLIIT 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Technology. ‘Study on the Impact of Cost Controlling Techniques in Mini Hydropower Projects in Sri Lanka’, DOI: 10.54389/IUPO8672
- Sathini Manawasinghe, Nishanthi Gunarathna, Samindi Perera (2023), SLIIT 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Technology, ‘Impact to the Quantity Surveyors Due to the Current Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka’, DOI: 10.54389/GMSH3865
- Perera BLSH, Amaratunga AARK, (2018). Reducing the concrete waste while optimizing the cost, time and quality in Sri Lankan Construction Industry. in: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, presented at the 11th Annual International Research Conference: Securing
Professional Excellence through Collaboration. Rathmalana, Sri Lanka 13th-14th September (2018). Kotelawala Defence University: Rathmalana. https://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2018/downlods/abstracts/builtEnvironmentandSpatial.pdf - BLSH Perera, DMS Jayasuriya and U Gunaratne (2017). “Integration of building Information Modelling into Construction Projects in Sri lanka to Optimize the Cost, Quality and Time”. 10th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
https://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2017/downlods/BUILD.pdf - AARK Amaratunga, BLSH Perera, and WSS Fernando, (2016). “The Quantity Surveyor adopts the Information Technology to assist the construction delay claims. A Case Study: Computer Generated Visualization of Construction of Club House”. 9th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Research Articles
- May FOCUS Journal 2021 – BLSH Perera, A.A.R.K. Amarathunga. (2018) “Reducing the Concrete Waste while Optimising the Cost, Time and Quality in Sri Lankan Construction Industry “
- June FOCUS Journal 2019, – BLSH Perera, DMS Jayasuriya and U Gunaratne (2017). “Integration of building Information Modelling into Construction Projects in Sri lanka to Optimize the Cost, Quality and Time”.
Teaching Areas
- Measurement III
- Measurement IV
- Human Resource Management
- Commercial Management
- Pre-Contract Management
Research Interests
- Green and Sustainable Construction
- Circular Economy
- Building Information Modeling
- Construction waste minimization
- New construction innovation
- Quantity Surveying
Awards
- Vice Chancellor’s List Recognition, 2018
- Dean’s List Recognition, 2017
- Dean’s List Recognition, 2016
- Dean’s List Recognition, 2015
Memberships & Positions
- Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Member, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
- Secretary at IQSSL Toastmasters Club (2023-2024)
- Immediate Past President at IQSSL Toastmasters Club (2022-2023)
- Vice President of Education at IQSSL Toastmasters Club (2021-2022)
- Sergeant At Arms at IQSSL Toastmasters Club (2019-2021)
- Student member, Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL)
Work Experience
- Academic Instructor – Department of Quantity Surveying, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (April 2022 – September 2023)
- Quantity Surveyor (Assistant) at Sanken Overseas (Pvt) Ltd, Proposed Alila Resort, Maldives (Jan. 2019 – April 2022)
- Quantity Surveyor (Trainee) at Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo City Centre Project (Dec. 2017 – June 2018)