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Dr Ominda Nanayakkara joined the Department of Civil Engineering at XJTLU as a lecturer in 2011 after obtaining PhD from the University of Tokyo, Japan. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer at Institution of Civil Engineers, UK (CEng, MICE), an Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (AMIESL), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). He was the Deputy Head of Civil Engineering, Programme Director of BEng Civil Engineering, Chair of the Departmental Learning and Teaching Committee, and now serving as the Head of Civil Engineering.His research interests are the durability of reinforced concrete, material properties of fresh and hardened concrete, cement chemistry, geopolyment concrete and mortar, sustainable construction materials, and non-destructive testing of concrete structures. He has received NSFC, China, International Young Scientists Fund in 2016.Ominda has contributed to teaching several courses at XJTLU: Introduction to the Built Environment, Design and Practice, Design for Engineers, Introduction to Materials, Engineering Structures, Construction Materials, Capstone Design, Building Services Engineerins, Final Year Project, and Master Dissertation. Prior to joining XJTLU, he has taught Structural Mechanics, Steel Design, Prestressed Concrete Design, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, and Surveying.
Research interests
Patch Repairing and Strengthening of Structural Members
Geopolymer Alkali Activated Cementitious Materials
Use of Recycled Materials in Concrete and Investigation of its Properties
Non Destructive Testing (NDT) on Reinforced Concrete
Durability Properties of Concrete
Electrochemical Techniques to Evaluate Reinforcement Corrosion and Modelling of Corrosion in Concrete
Experience
Head, Department of Civil Engineering, XJTLU, China - 2023-now
Deputy Head, Department of Civil Engineering, XJTLU, China - 2020-2023
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, XJTLU,China - 2018 to Present
Chair, Departmental Learning and Teaching Commitee, XJTLU, China - 2018-2020
Programme Director, BEng Civil Engineering, XJTLU, China - 2015-2018
Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, XJTLU,China - 2011 to 2018
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka - 2004 to 2004
Temporary Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka - 2003 to 2004
Trainee Structural Engineer, Stems Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. Sri Lanka - 2002 to 2002
Teaching
BNV001 Introduction to the Built Environment
CEN001 Design and Practice
CEN101 Design for Engineers
CEN106 Introduction to Materials
CEN110 Geology
CEN203 Engineering Structures
CEN207 Construction Materials
CEN222 Building Services Engineering
CEN208 Capstone Design 1
CEN311 Final Year Project
CEN406 Master Dissertation
CEN408 Advanced Structural Design
IND108 Materials for Design
Awards and honours
2018 Outsanding Teacher (Highly Commended), Learning and Teaching Awards, XJTLU
2017 Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing, Construction and Building Materials, Elsevier
2017 2nd Prize, First Sino-Foreign Corporation in Running Schools Teaching Innovation Award, China Education Association for International Exchange
2009 Scholarship for postgraduate studies, Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
2004 Full Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies, Japanese Government
2000 Best Undergraduate in Building and Structural Engineering, 2000, University of Moratuwa
1998 Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies, Sri Lankan Government
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
CEng, MICE, Chartered Civil Engineer, Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers UK - 2018
Certificate in Professional Studies, University of Liverpool, UK - 2017
Ph.D. , The University of Tokyo, Japan - 2011
MEng , The University of Tokyo, Japan - 2006
BSc .Eng(Hons) , University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka - 2003
External positions
Academic Qualifications Panel, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
1 Sept 2023 → …
Person Types
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Experimental Investigation and Mixed-type Modelling of Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures with Deep Transfer Girders
Loo Chin Moy, C. K. S., Nanayakkara, O. & Makrodimopoulos, A.
1/09/21 → 31/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Repair and strengthening of corroded RC columns using organic corrosion inhibitors and Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM)
1/12/19 → 29/07/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Structural Performance of sustainable high-volume fly ash Concrete
1/09/21 → 31/08/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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Development of Structural Engineering skills via technology-enhanced learning methods and visual aids
Krevaikas, T. & Nanayakkara, O.
1/01/21 → 1/01/23
Project: Other
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Strengthening of Corroded Reinforced Concrete Columns using Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM)
Nanayakkara, O., Krevaikas, T. & Sarno, L.
1/09/19 → 31/08/23
Project: Internal Research Project
Research output
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Effect of organic corrosion inhibitors on the behaviour of repair mortars and reinforcement corrosion
Kobbekaduwa, D., Nanayakkara, O., Krevaikas, T. & Di Sarno, L., Nov 2024, In: Construction and Building Materials. 451, 19 p., 138787.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Shrinkage characteristics of repair mortar with organic corrosion inhibitors
Kobbekaduwa, D., Nanayakkara, O., Krevaikas, T. & Di Sarno, L., Jun 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Strengthening and repair of deficient reinforced concrete columns using textile-reinforced mortar: State-of-the-art review
Kobbekaduwa, D., Nanayakkara, O., Di Sarno, L. & Krevaikas, T., Jul 2024, In: Structures. 65, 106739.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Design School Exhibition at New Year Reception
Chang, Y., Dong, Y., Wang, Y., Esteban, V. & Nanayakkara, O., 11 Dec 2023Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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Colour Change of Sustainable Concrete Containing Waste Ceramic and Hybrid Fibre: Effect of Temperature
Najm, H. M., Nanayakkara, O., Ahmad, M. & Sabri, M. M. S., 1 Mar 2022, In: Materials. 15, 6, 2174.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access13 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Lakmini Basnayake (RMIT University, Australia)
Ominda Nanayakkara (Co-supervisor)
1 Sept 2024 → 31 Dec 2026Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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Siwei Liu
Ominda Nanayakkara (Supervisor)
1 Sept 2024 → 31 Dec 2024Activity: Supervision › Master Dissertation Supervision
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Wenyi Hou
Ominda Nanayakkara (Supervisor)
1 Sept 2024 → 31 Dec 2024Activity: Supervision › Master Dissertation Supervision
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Weiqi Ni
Ominda Nanayakkara (Supervisor)
1 Sept 2024 → 31 Dec 2024Activity: Supervision › Master Dissertation Supervision
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Qilin Ou
Ominda Nanayakkara (Supervisor)
1 Sept 2024 → 31 Dec 2024Activity: Supervision › Master Dissertation Supervision