Dr. H.V.A. Nuwan Sanjeewa

• Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Saitama  University, Japan
• M.Eng. in Structural Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• B.Sc.Eng. (Hons) in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

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• Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (Feb 2025  to date)
• Lecturer, Dean’s office, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (Sep 2024 to Feb 2025)
• Lecturer (Probationary) , Dean’s office, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (Feb 2020  to Feb 2025)
• PhD Candidate, Saitama University, Japan (Sep 2021 to Sep 2024)
• Master Candidate, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (April 2015 to March 2018)
• Project Engineer, Extension of Southern Expressway Project- Section II, Road Development Authority,  Sri Lanka (May 2016 to Feb 2020)
• Project Engineer, Southern Provincial Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka (April 2015 to May 2016)

• Structural Analysis
• Concrete Technology
• Design of Reinforced Concrete Elements
• Comprehensive Design Projects
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Research Projects

• Mechanical behavior of deteriorated concrete
• Structural behavior of deteriorated concrete and masonry elements
• Sustainable construction materials
• Dynamic behavior of concrete members
• Rehabilitation and Retrofitting of Aging Infrastructures

Refereed Journal Publications

• H.V.A.N. Sanjeewa, S. Asamoto, A review of mechanical properties of deteriorated concrete due to delayed ettringite formation and its influence on the structural behavior of reinforced concrete members, Constr. Build. Mater. 422 (2024), 13795, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.135795

• H.V.A.N. Sanjeewa, A. Matsumoto, S. Asamoto, R.P. Martin, F. Toutlemonde, Experimental study on flexural behaviour of DEF–ASR-affected prestressed concrete beams, Eng. Struct. 319 (2024), 118835. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.118835.

• H.V.A.N. Sanjeewa, S. Asamoto, K. Nagai, J. Luo, Investigation of the compressive behaviour of restrained concrete with DEF and ASR-DEF deteriorations, Constr. Build. Mater.481 (2025), 141586.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.141586

• H.V.A.N. Sanjeewa, J. M. R.S. Appuhamy, Prediction of the residual flexural capacities of deteriorated and retrofitted reinforced concrete members with different corrosion conditions. Eng. J. Inst. Eng. 55 (2022), 41–48.DOI: 10.4038/engineer.v55i1.7485

Papers Published in Book Chapters

• H.V.A.N Sanjeewa, S. Asamoto, Mechanical Properties of ASR/DEF Damaged Concrete Under External Restraints. In: Sanchez, L.F., Trottier, C. (eds) Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Alkali-Aggregate Reaction in Concrete. ICAAR 2024. RILEM Bookseries, 50 (2024). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-59349-9_24

Conference Proceedings

• D.R.S.G. Colombage, H.V.A.N Sanjeewa, T.M. Bandula Heva, J.M.R.S. Appuhamy, Prediction of residual tensile strength of corroded steel tower members using image based modeling technique, 12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and construction Management (ICSECM) 2021, Kandy, Sri Lanka.

• M.A.P. Wanasinghe, H.V.A.N Sanjeewa, T.M. Bandula Heva, J.M.R.S. Appuhamy, R.M.M.C. Rathnayake, Evaluation of the dynamic behavior of corroded reinforced concrete members retrofitted with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers, 8th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS) 2021, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

• M.D.T. Premadasa, H.V.A.N Sanjeewa, T.M. Bandula Heva, J.M.R.S. Appuhamy, R.M.M.C. Rathnayake, Evaluation of strength capacities of reinforced concrete members retrofitted with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers, 8th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS) 2021, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

• Bopitiya B.D.P.M., H.V.A.N Sanjeewa, M. Bandula Heva, J.M.R.S. Appuhamy, Investigation the effect of reused tyre steel fiber (RTSF) and reused tyre rubber (RTR) on structural performance of concrete members, 8th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS) 2021, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

• D.R.S.G. Colombage, H.V.A.N Sanjeewa, T.M. Bandula Heva, J.M.R.S. Appuhamy, Investigation of the image-based modelling technique to predict structural performance of steel telecommunication towers with different corrosion conditions, 8th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS) 2021, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

• Associate member of the Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
• Associate Engineer of Engineering Council, Sri Lanka
• Associate member of the Society of Structural Engineers, Sri Lanka

• Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho) for Postgraduate Studies
• Fully funded sponsorship to follow certificate Course in Professional Development in Higher Education (CCPDHE) by University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• Holcim Scholarship for Undergraduate studies
• Mahapola Scholarship for Undergraduate studies Government of Sri Lanka

• Working as a reviewer in international journals and international conferences
• Chairman of the Engineering Faculty Scholarship Committee