Dr. (Mrs.) S. N. Malkanthi
Senior Lecturer
PhD (Moratuwa, Sri Lanka), MEng (Tokyo), BSc Eng(Hons) (Moratuwa), AMIE(SL)
Contact info
+94-(0)91-2245765 ~ 67 Ext 2233
Mobile: +94-(0)77-2869264
snmalkanthi@cee.ruh.ac.lk
Room CE 203
Specialization
- Construction Materials
- Construction Management
Educational Qualifications
- PhD in Civil Engineering from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2021)
- Master of Engineering (Civil) – University of Tokyo, Japan (2006)
- Bachelor of Science of Engineering (Civil) First Class Honors – University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2000)
Professional Qualifications
- Senior Lecturer G-I, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Ruhuna (29th July, 2015-to date)
- Senior Lecturer G-II, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Ruhuna (29th July 2009- 28th July 2015)
- Head, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (Sep 2011-February 2015)
- Lecturer, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Ruhuna (January 2003- June 2009)
- Postgraduate (Master) student at Department of Civil Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan (October 2004- September 2006)
- Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Moratuwa (April 2001- December 2002)
- Instructor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (September 2000- March 2001)
- Undergraduate Engineering Trainee at National Water Supply and Drainage Board (October – December 1998)
Academic Awards and Scholarships
- Japanese Government Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies at University of Tokyo, Japan in 2004
- ‘Mahapola’ Scholarship given by government of Sri Lanka for undergraduate studies at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 1995‘
Memberships
- Associate member of IESL
- Member Japan Society of Civil Engineers
Research Interests
- Sustainable Building Materials
- Construction Project Management
- Procurement Management
- Bidding Procedure and Estimating
- Integrated Project Management system
- Construction Safety
- Project Price Fluctuation
Teaching Areas
- Construction Management
- Construction Processes
- Building Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
Other Academic and Professional Activities
- Participant to the Certification Course of “Quantity Surveying” conducted by IESL-2017 (12 days)
- Participant to the Certification Course of “Enterprise Resource Planning” by IESL-2017 (04 days)
- Participant to the Certification Course of “ Management for Engineers” conducted by IESL-2010 (10 days)
- Participation in several workshops at University of Moratuwa and IESL (Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka) on outcome based education (OBE) and ‘Washington accord’, and contribution the knowledge gained from these workshops to revise the existing curriculum
- Participant for the Certification Course for Professional Development in Higher Education which is a requirement for university teachers conducted by University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka-2004
- Contributed as a resource person for the Computer aided drafting using AutoCAD conducted by Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka- 2001
- Contributed as a resource person for the computer aided project planning using Microsoft Project conducted by Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka-2001
Other Involvement
- Warden, Female Hostel, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (March 2021 to date)
- Secretary, 8th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS), Galle, 2021
- Warden, Female Hostel, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (November 2016 to June 2017)
- Career Guidance Advisor, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (April 2015 to June 2017)
- Head of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies ( 1st September 2011 to 28th February 2015)
- Chairperson, Logistic Committee, 5th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS), Galle, 2017
- Member of Technical Evaluation Committee- Procurement of Civil Engineering Laboratory Equipment and Surveying and Transportation Equipment (2016)
- Chairperson of Technical Evaluation Committee – Purchasing furniture and steel equipment (2013, 2014, 2015)
- Conveyer/Secretary to Student Consultative Committee, Department of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering, Faculty of Engineering (May, 2015 to June, 2017)
- Secretary of Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (April, 2016 to June, 2017)
- Member of sub-committee for faculty quarters renovation (2014, 2015) (preparation of the BOQ, coordinating with the Faculty administration and the Contractor’s Agent)
- Faculty Coordinator for Improving English Language/HETC ( 2012, 2013, 2014)
- Deputy Senior Student Counselor (February,2010 to October, 2010)
- Student Counselor (2008, 2009, 2010)
- Academic Sub-Warden (2008, 2009, 2010)
- Member of Logistic Sub-Committee – 10th Anniversary celebration of Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna (2010)
- Academic Advisor, Faculty of Engineering – Provide academic related guidance and counseling to needy students
Publications
Journal:
- S.N. Malkanthi, and RPV Silva, “Influence of sustainable construction on sustainable development of a country – a case study”, Journal of Advances in Engineering, Volume 2, Issue 1, pp. [24-31], 2023.
- Gangabadaarachchi, S.N., Galabada, G.H., Dharmarathne, P.D., Malkanthi, S.N. and Halwatura, R.U., 2023. Waste Polyethylene with Kithul Fiber as a Composite Materia, Journal of Sustainable Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices, Volume 1, Issue 1, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10
- Malkanthi, S.N. and Buraitha, A.G.M., 2023. Adequacy of Regulatory Framework to
Minimize Disputes in Construction Projects. Journal of the University of Ruhuna, 11(1), pp.23-30. - Bandara, S.A.D.I., Malkanthi, S.N. and Perera, A.A.D.A.J., 2023. Use of Delay Analysis Techniques (DAT) to Minimize the Time Overrun in Construction Projects, Journal of Sustainable Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices, Volume 1, Issue 1, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka., 2023-10
- Galabada, G.H., Dharmaratne, P.D., Malkanthi, S.N. and Halwatura, R.U., 2023. Improvement of Earth into Concrete as an Eco-friendly Building Material–Effect of Soil Gradation and Chemical Admixtures. ENGINEER, 56(04), pp.67-79.
- S.N. Malkanthi, A. A. D. A. J. Perera, G. H. Galabada, and P. D. Dharmaratne, “Enhancement of the Properties of Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks through the Replacement of Clay and Silt with Fly Ash”, Engineering, technology, and Applied Science Research, vol. 11, no. 6, pp. 7927–7931, Dec. 2021
- S.N. Malkanthi, W.G.S. Wickramasinghe, A.A.D.A.J.perera, Use of construction waste to modify soil grading for compressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEB) production, Case Studies in Construction Materials 15 (2021) e00717
- S.N. Malkanthi, N. Balthazaar, A.A.D.A.J.perera, Lime stabilization for compressed stabilized earth blocks with reduced clay and silt, Case Studies in Construction Materials 12 (2020) e00326
- S.N. Malkanthi and AADAJ Perera, Particle Packing Application for Improvement in the Properties of Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks with Reduced Clay and Silt, Engineering, technology, and Applied Science Research, Vol. 9, No. 4, 2019, 4538-4542
- S.N. Malkanthi, W.M.P.M. Wijesinghe, C.K. Ganegoda, Impact of ICTAD Price Adjustment Formula for Price Variations in Construction Industry, CIDA journal, Construction Improvement and Development Authority, Sri Lanka, Vol. XV, pp 25-32. December 2017
- Malkanthi, S.N., Premalal, A.G.D. & Mudalige, R.K.P.C.B., Impact of Cost Control Techniques on Cost Overruns in Construction Projects. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. 50(4), pp.53–60, October 2017
Conference Proceedings:
- R.K.N.A.H. Manchanayake, S.N. Malkanthi, Dilani Dassanayake, Investigation of Measures for Sustainable Development using Sustainable Construction, Proceedings of International Conference on Engineering, Jaffna, pp 105-111, August, 2022
- H.R.P. Maddushan, S.N. Malkanthi, and D.M.K.N. Senevirathna, Evaluation of critical factors affecting quality of construction projects, Proceedings of 8th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development, Galle, pp 335-342, October 2021
- AADAJ Perera, U Sutharsan, S.N. Malkanthi, Manufacturing of Ceramic Tiles using Extracted Clay as a New Raw Material, Young members Technical Conference, Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, 2020, 58-61
- S.N. Malkanthi and AADAJ Perera, Durability of Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks with Reduced Clay and Silt 2018 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 431 082010
- D.C.L.G. Rodrigo, S.N. Malkanthi, Taxonomy Formulation for Factors Affecting Cost Overrun in Sri Lankan Construction Industry, Proceedings of International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development, Galle, pp 144-150, March 2018
- M.P.M. Wijesinghe, S.N. Malkanthi, Investigation of Effect of ICTAD Price Fluctuation Formula Procedure to Recover the Actual Materials Cost of Contract, Proceedings of International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development, Galle, pp 220-227, March 2017
- K. Ganegoda, S.N. Malkanthi, Investigation of Suitability of Using Unique Price Indices (ICTAD) for Price Adjustment in Construction Projects, Proceedings of International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development, Galle, pp 227-235, March 2017
- Premathilaka M.T.C, Thalangama T.W.C.S, Malkanthi S.N., Investigation of Site Management Practices in Sri Lankan Construction Industry, Annual Transactions Part B, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka pp 221-225, October 2016
- G.D. Premalal, R.K.P.C.B. Mudalige, S.N. Malkanthi, Study of Cost Control Techniques Used in Construction Industry and Their Impact to Minimize Cost Overrun, Proceedings of International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development, Galle, pp 164-170, March 2016
- Malkanthi S.N., Fernando N.M.N.S.D., Wickramasinghe S.D.G.S., Investigation of Some Misconceptions Affecting Building Schedule of Rates Work Norms, Annual Transactions Part B, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka pp 9-14, October 2015
- Malkanthi S.N. Eranda K.I Eranda S.D., Risk Analysis of Building Projects, Proceedings of International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development, Galle, pp 266-270, March 2015
- Malkanthi S.N. Perera G.V.A.C.D, Mahinda U.M.W., Review of some HSR Norms through Work Study, Annual Transactions Part B, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka pp 13-128, October 2014
- Malkanthi S.N., Rathnayake R.M.P.A.R, Chandika L.H.R, An Evaluation of Knowledge Management techniques in Construction Industry in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development, Galle, pp 29-36, September 2013
- Malkanthi S.N., Matsumoto T., Study of Effectiveness of Road Fund as a Solution for Maintenance Problems in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering practices for Sustainable Development, Galle, pp 86-90, March 2012
Abstracts:
- Vasantharsa Nikshan, S.N. Malkanthi, A M N Alagiyawanna, Management of most frequently occurring accidents in the construction industry in Jaffna, International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Technologies 2021, University of Sri Jeyawardhanapura, pp 105, November 2021
- S.N. Malkanthi, A.A.D.A.J. Perera, Burnt-Bricks with Extracted Clay and Fly Ash, 18th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, pp 36, March 2021
- S.N. Malkanthi, A.A.D.A.J. Perera, Modification of Soil Grading to Enhance the properties of Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks, 17th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, pp 41, March 2020
- S.N. Malkanthi, M. Yanes, Application of Sustainable Project Management (SPM) during Construction Stage of Building, 2nd South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, Colombo, pp 7, November 2019
- S.N. Malkanthi, C. U. Palihakkara, D.C.L.G. Rodrigo, Taxonomy Formulation for Factors Affecting Time and Cost Overrun in Building Construction Industry in Sri Lanka, South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research, Colombo, pp 8, October 2018
- Premawardhana E.M.T.P, Malkanthi S.N., Investigation of Safety Allocation for Construction Projects Using Accident Cost Analysis, Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium-2017, Faculty of Engineering, Galle pp 06, January 2017
- Lalitha M.G., Malkanthi S.N., Inhibiting factors and Mitigating Measures for the Cost and Time Control of Construction Projects in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium- 2014, Faculty of Engineering, Galle pp 09, January 2014
- Malkanthi S.N. Eranda K.I Eranda S.D., Risk Analysis of Building Projects, 10th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, pp 89, March 2013
Poster Presentations
- Malkanthi S.N. Eranda K.I Eranda S.D., Risk Analysis of Building Projects, 10th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, pp 89, March 2013