International Collaborations – Dilanthi Amaratunga

International roles

and collaborations

How do I acquire knowledge about my discipline? l work in partnership with international research leaders. At the same time, I exploit our wide range of capabilities to form new and ground‐breaking interdisciplinary combinations across my field of expertise. The highest standards of research integrity are an essential element of quality. I develop and implement communication and procedures to ensure that research ethics and all other dimensions of integrity are part of the values of our staff and govern our behaviour. I lead and have representation on many of the built environment field’s most distinguished and influential international networks and committees. These appointments demonstrate the high standing of my work among peers and major stakeholders. They also position me to engage globally with key development agencies; local, regional and central government; universities and other higher education and further education bodies; and, employers, industry and professional bodies. In doing so, I believe that I am able to direct and influence future policy and the research agenda. These appointments acknowledge my global standing, while also providing me the opportunities to strengthen partnerships and discover best practices. I will continue to make an impact through my involvement in national and international strategic advisory bodies and some key examples in this context are listed below:

Appointed Expert (one of the two from the UK) of UN Women – Women’s Resilience to Disasters Programme.

UN Women, The Women’s Resilience to Disasters (WRD) programme proposes a comprehensive package to strengthen women’s resilience to disasters and threats, including climate change and COVID-19. It advances women leadership and gender-responsiveness in global disaster risk reduction and climate change processes and frameworks. It strengthens coordination across key stakeholders working to build the enabling environment for women’s resilience to disasters.

Survey conducted by GDRC to better understand local responses in tsunami warning services, evacuation, and sheltering to COVID-19 in Sri Lanka – Richard Haigh (lead) and Dilanthi Amaratunga

The Global Disaster Resilience Centre (GDRC) recently carried out a survey to better understand local responses in tsunami warning services, evacuation, and sheltering during COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. The survey also looked to understand local level uptake of the guidelines which were issued by the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS) in June 2020.

The survey was launched in recognition of the COVID-19 response having resulted in a shift of priorities, alterations in work patterns, processes and venues, the introduction of physical distancing, self-isolation and quarantine measures, as well as temporary lockdowns of entire communities. This has the potential to create ambiguity or confusion with regards to tsunami warning services and response actions like evacuation, under co- existing COVID-19 protocols. The study targeted the fourteen of Sri Lanka’s twenty-five districts that are located on the coastal belt, and potentially exposed to a tsunami threat. The survey was designed and conducted by GDRC in conjunction with ICG/IOTWMS Working Group 1 Tsunami Risk, Community Awareness and Preparedness, the Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia, and Disaster Management Centre of Sri Lanka.

The results suggest that despite not experiencing a tsunami warning event during this period, Sri Lanka’s District based Disaster Management units experienced a high level of impact on their role in tsunami warning and evacuation response. The findings provide insights into the impact of COVID-19 on local tsunami warning services and response in the Indian Ocean and can be used to inform future capacity building efforts and research in Sri Lanka, and across the wider region.

Members, Expert Group on Principles for Resilient Infrastructure – Dilanthi Amaratunga & Richard Haigh UNDRR, University College London and the Institution of Civil Engineers.
The Principles for Resilient Infrastructure are being developed to: Assist in raising awareness and setting a common basic understanding of what “resilient infrastructure” constitutes; Form the basis for planning and implementation of infrastructure projects that take resilience as a core value; Communicate the desired outcomes of national infrastructure systems to establish resilience of critical services; and, Assist the public and private sectors in making risk-informed policy and investment decisions. The purpose of the Expert Group is to solicit input and feedback from experts on: What are the Principles for Resilient Infrastructure? Applicability by Sector and Holistically ; Net Resilience Gain and Resilient Infrastructure KPIs; and the need for standards. There will also be a handbook that will be developed that will allow designated Ministries in National Governments, Infrastructure Regulators, Investors, and other stakeholder to implement these principles and monitor its inclusion.

Advisory Member, Stress Testing Infrastructure Resilience in Sri Lanka – UNDRR, State Ministry of Rural Roads and other Infrastructure, Sri Lanka
Efforts towards enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure against hazards and the negative impacts of climate change, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is supporting member states in stress testing the resilience of critical infrastructure and its related services. The stress test will provide insights regarding the performance of critical infrastructure against various stressors, which will be followed by an assessment that provides specific policy recommendations.

Member of the International Advisory Board, Initiative on Co-creating resilient future(s): setting agendas for inclusive disaster governance through bottom-up multi-level stakeholder engagement in the City of Zurich.
To better understand the potentials of Social Work within Disaster governance, and to explore commonalities and differences of the City of Zurich case with other case studies within Disaster / Covid-19 governance. University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and Swiss national Foundation special Program Call on Covid-19 and Society.

International expert on: “Gender Review: Strengthening public governance approaches and capacities to advance gender equality in Colombia”.
As part of “Fostering Institutional Efficiency and Public-Governance Effectiveness in Colombia as Strategic Enablers to sustain Inclusive Growth and bring Colombia closer to the OECD”, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development”. To assess public governance approaches and capacities to advance gender equality outcomes in Colombia, and to promote a recovery pathway from Covid-19 that enables economic and social empowerment of women from diverse backgrounds in Colombia. March 2022.
Steering committee member of the UK Alliance for Disaster Research (UKADR)

UKADR seeks to foster innovative interdisciplinary research, as well as professional applied research structures to be able to predict or respond to slow and rapid onset hazards with relevant scientific advice The primary motivation for the UK Alliance for Disaster Research (UKADR) is to bring together the UK’s rich and diverse disaster research community, to facilitate collaboration and partnership in order to aid representation of the research community at government level in the UK and to facilitate where appropriate the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. UKADR aims to support excellence in science and enhance opportunity for impact on policy and practice by acting as: An alliance of the research and academic disaster research community to facilitate collaboration and partnership across the UK; An advocate of UK science to UK Government; A contact point for UK Government seeking the best UK science input; A mechanism for UK Government to communicate emerging needs to the UK science community.

Member of the ISC-UNDRR Expert Review Group (ERG) for the Development of a new Global Disaster Risk Reduction Research Agenda towards 2030 and beyond.

ERG members are expected to provide their views, insights, suggestions, written contributions, and recommendations for the Research Agenda, and in particular, to help to identify critical research gaps, strategic directions and areas of cooperation between scientific communities and between science, policy and other stakeholder groups. I am representing the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and UNDRR European Science & Technology Advisory Group (E-STAG) at the ERG. 2020 – 2021.

Invited member of the Task Force on “Resilience in the Construction Industry”, Global Leadership Forum for Construction Engineering and Management Programmes (GLF-CEM).

GLF-CEM brings together professors from leading universities around the world who play a leadership and/or administrator role in their respective programs. The objective of this forum is to establish a body of academic leadership in the area of Construction Engineering and Management to discuss and share issues of common concern in Research, Teaching, Academic Administration, and Opportunities for Collaboration. It explores and defines: what do we mean by Resilience in the Construction Industry; Do we have a common understanding and acceptance of the word with respect to the construction industry? What capacities/strategies would be required in the construction industry to be more resilient under such circumstance?; What is the role of academic institutions in improving the resilience of the construction industry.

Plenary session lead at the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction

Appointed by the UNDRR (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction) as the Plenary session lead on “COVID-19 and Systemic Risk” co-lead, along with WHO, held from 24 – 26 November 21, in Matosinhos, Portugal. EFDRR was organised by UNDRR, the Portuguese National Authority for Civil Protection, European Commission, and Council of Europe. EFDRR forms the regional platform structure of Europe. The triennial EFDRR has established itself as an important vehicle to address the regional disaster risk challenges. It serves as a forum for other stakeholders to take a shared responsibility and make actionable commitments to reduce disaster risk. The conference, true to the multi-stakeholder spirit of the Sendai Framework, enables governments and stakeholders to exchange experiences on successful practices and innovative approaches to prevent, reduce and manage disaster risk. This results in forward looking action plans based on a mutual sharing status of DRR implementation.

Principal Liaison Point – UK, of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Sri Lanka initiative on “Constructive engagement and building mutually rewarding partnerships with Sri Lankan expatriates in the UK”

Universities in Sri Lanka face a variety of challenges in increasing their research capacity, knowledge production and preparing future generations of scholars. Easy communication, quick travel, and greater collaborations between developed and developing countries are increasingly more common and we need to develop ways in which UK based professionals can contribute to their country of origin, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka can gain considerable advantage by harnessing the talents and resources of Sri Lankan Expatriates in the UK (SL-UK), which have grown significantly in size and scope.

2021 United Nations High Level Policy Forum on Sustainable Development

Contributed to the United Nations 2021 High Level Policy Forum (HLPF) Thematic Review. The theme of the 2021 HLPF is “Sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that promotes the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development: building an inclusive and effective path for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda in the context of the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development”. HLPF thematic reviews of the above theme and SDGs brought together a multi-stakeholder group of experts from academia, civil society, government experts participating in their individual capacity, and UN system technical colleagues. Participants assessed progress and challenges to achieving the in-focus SDGs in the context of the broader 2030 Agenda; considered how COVID-19 response and recovery efforts can contribute to achieving these SDGs; identified particular areas of concern and opportunities for transformation; and suggested partnerships and ways forward during the decade of action to mitigate trade-offs, harness synergies and leave no one behind.

Expert member of the International Consultation on the Global Best Practices in Gender Balance Toolkit

Organised by the OECD, in consultation with the UAE Gender Balance Council and Global Council for Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality), who is developing a ‘Global Best Practices for Gender Balance Toolkit’. The Toolkit will profile successful gender balance policies, legislation, and initiatives across core areas, to support government and institutions around the world to advance women’s multi-dimensional empowerment. This consultation brought together approximatively 20 technical gender experts from around the world with the objective of sharing practical country examples and advise on the practical application of this section of the Toolkit.

Community of European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS): Disaster Risk Societies – Scientific Support to the Sendai Framework of Action

Provided specific scientific input towards the DRR research agenda and the Sendai Framework organized by the European Commission’s DG Home and DG Research (RTD), held on the 9^{th of} March 2021. The aim of this event was to continue the discussion with stakeholders in order to contribute to improve DRR research and the science policy interface.

Co-chair and an Invited expert, UN European Science and Technology Advisory Group (E-STAG) expert engagement with UK Research and Innovation on Adaptation and Resilience for COP26.

Expert workshop for E-STAF members and nominated guests with the focus to identify concrete cutting-edge research questions, examples of successful research and impact and recommendations for action and research where science and practice for disaster risk reduction can enhance Adaptation and Resilience. Findings were shared with the E-STAG national representatives to capture the views of all, and a summary document was shared with UKRI. This was incorporated into a synthesis statement. Findings were also shared with UNDRR for input to the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction, 24-26 November 2021. E-STAG (is a group of science and technology experts, nominated by EU Member States

Member of the RICS Round Table on National Resilience Strategy (representing research and universities) in response to the UK Cabinet Office’s National Resilience Strategy

Core themes included: Risk and Resilience, Responsibilities and Accountability, Partnerships, Community, Investment, and Resilience in an Interconnected World. UK Cabinet office supports the Prime Minister and ensure the effective running of government. We are also the corporate headquarters for government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and take the lead in critical policy areas.

UNDRR Invited contributor – 2021-2030 EFDRR Roadmap for coordinated implementation of Sendai Framework for DRR and related SDGs targets until 2030.

The Roadmap 2020-2030 spotlights priorities for action building on progress from the 2015-2020 Roadmap and learnings from Covid-19 response and recovery, supports better understanding and communication of systemic existing, emergent, and future disaster and climate risks for increased action and investment, and spotlights all-of-society, collaborative, system, and evidence-driven approaches for better governance and decision-making for a disaster-resilient European and Central Asian region in 2030.

Member of the European Commission’s Joint Research Center (JRC) and UNISDR, European Science & Technology Advisory Group (E-STAG) representing the UK.The principal goal of the European Scientific and Technical Advisory Group (E-STAG) is to provide scientific and technical support to the 56 European and Central Asian countries for the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and other DRR related relevant frameworks or policies in the EU. 2018 –
Appointed member of the MCR2030 Regional Coordination Committee for Europe, UNDRR Regional Office for Europe would like to invite you to join. Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) is an initiative led by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and its partners to support cities in taking action to reduce disaster risk in alignment with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. Launched in October 2020 and operational in January 2021, MCR2030 emerges from a decade long of advocacy and capacity building work that reached more than 4,000 cities across the globe within the network of the Making Cities Resilient Campaign. Through its Regional Coordination Committee (RCC-Europe), MCR2030 brings together key regional partners and selected city representatives, responsible for coordinating and ensuring synergies among regional partners in providing technical support to cities to empower them to progress along the resilience roadmap. 2021 –
Appointed as a Steering Committee Member of the Royal Academy of Engineering with specific input to theFrontiers of Development programme, from April 2019, which is a programme across the Royal Academy of Engineering, The Academy of Medical Sciences, The British Academy and The Royal Society. It is funded by the Global Challenges Research Fund that supports cutting-edge research to address the challenges faced by developing countries. 2020 –
Invited member of the UNDRR GRAF working group (Global Risk Assessment Framework Working Group on Risk Communication). 2020 –
Expert member, ICG/IOTWMS WG-1 on Tsunami Risk, Community Awareness & Preparedness. IOC-UNESCO, Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS). The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO), established in 1960 as a body with functional autonomy within UNESCO, is the only competent organization for marine science within the UN system. Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS) Member List including all Indian Ocean surrounding 28 countries: Australia, Bangladesh, British Indian Ocean Territory, Comoros, Djibouti, France – Reunion, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Seychelles, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen 2018

Formally appointed international expert of IOC UNESCO ICG/IOTWMS inter-sessional Task Team on “Tsunami Preparedness for a Near-Field Tsunami Hazard”. The Task Team will work towards enhancing Tsunami preparedness for near-field tsunami hazard including improving end-to-end national warning chains learning from the recent tsunami events. The Task Team will report to the Steering Group and be composed of representatives from WG-1, WG-2, WG-NWIO, IOTIC, interested Member States and international experts with a Chair and Vice-Chair. 2018 –
An international expert on “A Regional Assessment of DRM Institutions in the South Asia Region” with Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives, a partnership with Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC). We will engage with key stakeholders in each country as well as regional stakeholders such as UN agencies, civil society organisations, and bilateral and multilateral development partners. This is a World Bank initiative. 2019 –2021
Input to United Nations European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction in Portugal (EFDRR). I was invited substantially contribute to the Regional Assessment Report to be launched at the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction in Portugal (EFDRR), November 2021. My contribution will be mainly framed around Integration of Covid-19 perspective to the Regional Assessment Report and will be built around How can past and ongoing work on Covid-19 be utilized to include reflections from the pandemic in the RAR?
Community of European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS)
DISASTER RISK SOCIETIES – SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT TO THE SENDAI Framework of action. I was invited to provide specific scientific input towards the DRR research agenda, and the Sendai Framework organized by the European Commission’s DG Home and DG Research (RTD), held on the 9^th March 2021. The aim of this event is to continue the discussion with stakeholders in order to contribute to improve DRR research and the science policy interface.

Input towards the DRR Research Agenda and the Horizon Europe Programme. Professor Amaratunga provided input towards the DRR Research Agenda and the Horizon Europe Programme with the European Commission. It was a valuable opportunity in triggering suggestions and comments, especially in representing views and ideas of our network on international collaborators. This exchange was an opportunity to better understand the priorities considered by the European Union, and more specifically on societal resilience, integrated disaster risk management, and technologies. This dialogue further provided an opportunity to engage with the European Commission and deliver expertise on science-policy interface and DRR Research Agenda. Horizon Europe is the ambitious EU research and innovation framework programme (2021-2027). The Commission proposes a budget of € 100 billion for Horizon Europe. March 2021

Scientific advice on ‘Crisis Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Resilience’ I was nominated by the network of European academies of science following a call for experts organised by Science Advice for Policy by European Academies (SAPEA) for a scoping workshop of the “Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA) of the European Commission”, and subsequently was selected by the DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR RESEARCH & INNOVATION of the EUROPEAN COMMISSION to be part of the scoping workshop leading to scientific advice on ‘Crisis Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Resilience’ . The GCSA provides high-level, independent scientific advice to the European Commission leadership (“President, Vice-Presidents and Commissioners”). February 2021.
International observer for Sri Lanka for the UNESCO IOTWMS Indian Ocean Tsunami Exercise (IOWave20) held on the 13th October 2020. I was the international observer for Sri Lanka for the UNESCO IOTWMS Indian Ocean Tsunami Exercise (IOWave20) held on the 13th October 2020. IOWave20 simulated all Indian Ocean countries being put in a tsunami warning situation and required the National Tsunami Warning Centre (NTWC) and the National and/or Local Disaster Management Offices (NDMO/LDMO) in each country to implement their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). She also shared the key points with the rest of the 28 Indian Ocean countries during the workshop: “IOTWMS-IOTIC Post-IOWave20 Lessons Learnt during Exercise Indian Ocean Wave 2020”, held from November 2020, organised by UNESCO IOTWMS
Expert input towards the Guidelines for “Community preparedness, early warning and response plans” in an event of a Tsunami, Disaster Management Centre, Sri Lanka. I was has appointed as the DRR discipline experts in proving input to Disaster Preparedness and Response of the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, towards their “Institutionalising the Hospital Preparedness in Emergencies (HOPE)” initiative . This is an initiative under the “Programme for Enhancement of Emergency Response (PEER)” in collaboration with ADPC, supported by USAID.
Public engagement event. Why don’t they move out? I was a facilitator (in Sinhala language) of the public engagement activity that was held at the Aranayaka DS Division with Kegalle Government Agent, and all other Divisional Secretaries, Kegalle, Sri Lanka. Further, findings of the linked work on “Life Two years after Relocation”, was also shared with the key government officials. The event was supported by the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Sri Lanka, and the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) of Sri Lanka. 2020.
ISC-UNDRR Expert Review Group (ERG) for the Development of a new Global Disaster Risk Reduction Research Agenda towards 2030 and beyond. I was invited to be a member of the ISC-UNDRR Expert Review Group (ERG) for the Development of a new Global Disaster Risk Reduction Research Agenda towards 2030 and beyond. ERG members are expected to provide their views, insights, suggestions, written contributions, and recommendations for the Research Agenda, and in particular, to help to identify critical research gaps, strategic directions and areas of cooperation between scientific communities and between science, policy and other stakeholder groups. She is representing the European Commission’s Joint Research Center (JRC) and UNDRR European Science & Technology Advisory Group (E-STAG) at the ERG. 2020 –
Principal Liaison Point – UK, of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Sri Lanka initiative on “Constructive engagement and building mutually rewarding partnerships with Sri Lankan expatriates in the UK. Dilanthi Amaratunga was appointed as the Principal Liaison Point – UK, of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Sri Lanka initiative on “Constructive engagement and building mutually rewarding partnerships with Sri Lankan expatriates in the UK”, by the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka. Universities in Sri Lanka face a variety of challenges in increasing their research capacity, knowledge production and preparing future generations of scholars. Easy communication, quick travel, and greater collaborations between developed and developing countries are increasingly more common and we need to develop ways in which UK based professionals can contribute to their country of origin, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka can gain considerable advantage by harnessing the talents and resources of Sri Lankan Expatriates in the UK (SL-UK), which have grown significantly in size and scope 2020

Appointed as a steering committee member of Royal Academy of Engineering with specific input to theFrontiers of Development programme, from April 2019, which is a programme across the four UK Royal academies. 2019 – 2020
One of two in the UK, formally appointed UNISDR (United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction) Resilient Cities Advocates. 2010 – 2020
Steering committee member, United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) Making Cities Resilient Campaign (http://www.unisdr.org/we/campaign/cities). The overall goal of the campaign is to achieve resilient, sustainable urban communities, with a growing number of local governments that are taking actions to reduce the risks to disasters. A longer-term objective following the campaign is to empower local governments with stronger national policies to invest in risk reduction at local level, as part of urban and regional development plans. “Through the Campaign towards safer cities and urban risk reduction, we can save lives, achieve gains towards the Millennium Development Goals, help protect natural resources, the urban heritage and the economic activities…”. 2010- 2020
A member of the Advisory Boardof the Federation of Local Governments Authorities Sri Lanka (FSLGA) for the period 2018-2022 new term of the local council, to ensure strategic direction and guidance needed ahead. The Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities (FSLGA) is the umbrella organisation for all 346 local government associations in Sri Lanka. 2018 –
Expert member, ICG/IOTWMS inter-sessional Task Team on “Capacity Assessment of Tsunami Preparedness”, ICG/IOTWMS. IOC-UNESCO, Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS). The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO), established in 1960 as a body with functional autonomy within UNESCO, is the only competent organization for marine science within the UN system. Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS) Member List including all Indian Ocean surrounding 28 countries: Australia, Bangladesh, British Indian Ocean Territory, Comoros, Djibouti, France – Reunion, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Seychelles, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. 2016 – 2018.
An international organisation committee member of the UN Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction held in May 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland, for the organising teams for the following sessions:National and Local DRR strategies (Target E); and the role of green, blue and grey infrastructure in reducing disaster risk.

Co-lead, ANDROID (Academic Network for Disaster Resilience to Optimise Educational Development) aims to promote co-operation and innovation among European HE to increase society’s resilience to disasters of human and natural origin. 2012 – 2018
Key partner of the International Disaster Management conference of the Indonesian Disaster Expert Association (IABI), and National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNBP) of Indonesia. to be held in Padang City, West Sumatera, Indonesia in May 2018(with Richard Haigh)
Member of the organising committee, Technical Session on Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance to manage Disaster Risk, The Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2018 (AMCDRR), jointly hosted by the Government of Mongolia and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), 03- 06 July 2018, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Successful International research workshop on: LOCALISING STRATEGIES FOR MAKING CITIES RESILIENT TO DISASTERS, 22^th January 2018 to 26^th January 2018, Manila, The With 52 participants (with Richard Haigh)
A co-organiser of the 2018 Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2018 (AMCDRR), jointly hosted by the Government of Mongolia and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) (with Richard Haigh)
Member of the Advisory Boardof the Federation of Local Governments Authorities Sri Lanka (FSLGA) for the period 2018-2022 new term of the local council, to ensure strategic direction and guidance needed ahead. The Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities (FSLGA) is the umbrella organisation for all 346 local government associations in Sri Lanka.
Member of the Advisory Committee of the Association of Disaster Risk Management Professionals (ADRiMP) of Sri Lanka. The ADRiMP will work towards nurturing a culture of safety in Sri Lanka from the impact of disasters and climate change and will provide policy advice and facilitate capacity building services including strategic learning, research, training, system development, expertise promotion and exchange of information for effective disaster risk reduction. 2018 to date
Partner of the Handbook for Local Government Leaders – A contribution to the Global Campaign 2010-2020. Making Cities Resilient – “My City is Getting Ready!”, produced by UNISDR. Copies of this is distributed to 3865 cities across the world. This was launched at the World Urban Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in February 2018 (with Richard Haigh), November 2018
An expert panel to lead a discussion about the current landscape and future opportunities for advancing the dialogue between DRR and urban cities. International research workshop on: LOCALISING STRATEGIES FOR MAKING CITIES RESILIENT TO DISASTERS, 22^th January 2018 to 26^th January 2018, Manila, The Philippines.

Key partner of the International Disaster Management conference of the Indonesian Disaster Expert Association (IABI), and National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNBP) of Indonesia. to be held in Padang City, West Sumatera, Indonesia in May 2018(with Richard Haigh)
Partner of the Handbook for Local Government Leaders – A contribution to the Global Campaign 2010-2020. Making Cities Resilient – “My City is Getting Ready!”, produced by UNISDR. Copies of this is distributed to 3865 cities across the world. This was launched at the World Urban Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in February 2018 (with Richard Haigh)
Expert, Intersessional Task Team on “Capacity Assessment of Tsunami Preparedness”.IOC-UNESCO, Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS). The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO), established in 1960 as a body with functional autonomy within UNESCO, is the only competent organization for marine science within the UN system. Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWMS) Member List including all Indian Ocean surrounding 28 countries: Australia, Bangladesh, British Indian Ocean Territory, Comoros, Djibouti, France – Reunion, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Seychelles, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. August 2017 to 2019 (with Richard Haigh)
Organiser, Focal Point and the Moderator of the Session on DRR Governance at the local level, Local Government Summit day at the Global platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, 22 – 26 May 2017, Cancun, Mexico. This pre-event will consider the need to improve understanding of risk governance at the local level, including accountability and transparency, sharing of risk information, stakeholder participation and public awareness, encouraging action on stakeholder feedback, and sharing best practices

Co-organiser, Focal Point & a Panellist of the Formal Session on Disaster Risk Reduction Governance at the Global platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, 22 – 26 May 2017, Cancun, Mexico. Other Panellists included: Carlos Iván Márquez Pérez, Director National Unit for Disaster Risk Management in Colombia; María Luisa Romero. Minister of Government of Panama; Dr. Fadi Hamdan, Managing Director. Disaster Risk Management Center (DRMC), Lebanon; and Ms. Natalia Ilieva, Executive Assistant to the Secretary General of Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (Global Platform), as recognized by the UN General Assembly, is the main forum at the global level for strategic advice, coordination, partnership development and the review of progress in the implementation of international instruments on disaster risk reduction. The Global Platform marked the first opportunity for the international community to review global progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, which was adopted in Japan in 2015. More than 5,000 participants attended, including policy makers and disaster risk managers.
Contributing partner, Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP). Governments, local humanitarian organizations and the private sector have come together to form the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP) for strengthening the capacity on preparedness for emergency response in Asia. The APP will strive to improve the interface and partnership between Government, Local Humanitarian Organizations and Private Sector for enhancing capacities through partnerships, knowledge resources, training, and networking opportunities. Commencing September 2017.
Member, International Building Quality Group, Professional Standards, RICS. From June 2017
Expert Adviser, Sri Lanka Community Landslide Risk Mitigation Project, National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) and the World Bank. The aim of the project is to help Government of Sri Lanka in undertaking a systematic approach for reducing the impacts of landslides as landslides are considered to be a major natural hazard. This project is being implemented by Asian Disaster Preparedness Center in partnership with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI). since January 2017.
Expert Adviser, Sri Lanka Community Landslide Risk Mitigation Project, National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) and the World Bank. The aim of the project is to help Government of Sri Lanka in undertaking a systematic approach for reducing the impacts of landslides as landslides are considered to be a major natural hazard. This project is being implemented by Asian Disaster Preparedness Center in partnership with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI). since January 2017.
International Post disaster reconstruction and resilience building expert of the World Bank initiative on: “Sri Lanka: Development of Community Landslides Risk Mitigation”, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), Bangkok, Thailand and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Oslo, Norway. 2017 – 2018
The international expertof the research initiative to explore possibilities of good ageing in place for elderly population in Malaysia particularly in the urban area with the focus only on laded property, a one-year project funded by the National Real Estate Research Coordinator (NAPREC) grant scheme coordinated by the Ministry of Finance Malaysia. 2017 to date.
I was asked by the UNISDR to be the Focal Point & a Panellist of the Formal Session on Disaster Risk Reduction Governance at the Global platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, 22 – 26 May 2017, Cancun, Mexico. The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (Global Platform), as recognized by the UN General Assembly, is the main forum at the global level for strategic advice, coordination, partnership development and the review of progress in the implementation of international instruments on disaster risk reduction. It was established in 2006 and is now the world’s foremost gathering of stakeholders committed to reducing disaster risk and building the resilience of communities and nations. The Global Platform marked the first opportunity for the international community to review global progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, which was adopted in Japan in 2015. More than 5,000 participants attended, including policy makers and disaster risk managers. Other Panellists included: Carlos Iván Márquez Pérez, Director National Unit for Disaster Risk Management in Colombia; María Luisa Romero. Minister of Government of Panama; Dr. Fadi Hamdan, Managing Director. Disaster Risk Management Center (DRMC), Lebanon; and Ms. Natalia Ilieva, Executive Assistant to the Secretary General of Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU).

I was asked by the UNISDR to be the Focal Point and the Moderator of the Session on DRR Governance at the local level, Local Government Summit day at the Global platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, 22 – 26 May 2017, Cancun, Mexico. This pre-event will consider the need to improve understanding of risk governance at the local level, including accountability and transparency, sharing of risk information, stakeholder participation and public awareness, encouraging action on stakeholder feedback, and sharing best practices
Member, International Building Quality Group, Professional Standards, RICS. From 2017
Expert Adviser,Sri Lanka Community Landslide Risk Mitigation Project, National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) and the World Bank. The aim of the project is to help Government of Sri Lanka in undertaking a systematic approach for reducing the impacts of landslides as landslides are considered to be a major natural hazard. This project is being implemented by Asian Disaster Preparedness Center in partnership with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI). since January 2017. (with Richard Haigh)
Appointed by Royal Academy of Engineering as the Chair of RCUK GCRF funded Inclusive Prosperity and Wellbeing in the Context of Mass Displacement International Frontiers of Development Symposium to be held in Kigali, Rwanda. October 2017 to date.
Co-Lead of the International Scientific Advisory Committee. 7th International Conference on Building Resilience – Using scientific knowledge to inform policy and practice in disaster risk reduction and management (http://www.buildresilience.org/2017/), 27-29 November 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
Member of the International Board of Advisors.Article 25. Article 25 works to enable this right by building solutions to global problems. It has worked on over 85 projects in 34 countries. 2017-date
Working Group member of the United Nations Words into Action on “Built Back Better” This guide will provide practical, evidence-based guidance to support stakeholder efforts in “building back better” in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction, drawn from and featuring prevailing expertise and lessons learned. It will include information applicable to key economic and social sectors. 2017 – 2019

Invited to be the Co-organiser and the Focal Point of the Formal Session on Disaster Risk Reduction Governance at the Global platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, 22 – 26 May 2017, Cancun, Mexico. The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (Global Platform), as recognized by the UN General Assembly, is the main forum at the global level for strategic advice, coordination, partnership development and the review of progress in the implementation of international instruments on disaster risk reduction. It was established in 2006 and is now the world’s foremost gathering of stakeholders committed to reducing disaster risk and building the resilience of communities and nations. The Global Platform will mark the first opportunity for the international community to review global progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, which was adopted in Japan in 2015. More than 5,000 participants are expected, including policy makers and disaster risk managers
Invited to be the Organise and Focal Point of the Pre-Session Event on DRR Governance at the local level, Local Government Summit day at the Global platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, 22 – 26 May 2017, Cancun, Mexico.
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 8^th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management, December 2017, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
International Post disaster reconstruction and resilience building expertof the World Bank initiative on: “Sri Lanka: Development of Community Landslides Risk Mitigation”, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), Bangkok, Thailand and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Oslo, Norway. 2017
Co-Leadof the International Scientific Advisory Committee. 7th International Conference on Building Resilience – Using scientific knowledge to inform policy and practice in disaster risk reduction and management, 27-29 November 2017, Bangkok, Thailand
The international expert of the research initiative to explore possibilities of good ageing in place for elderly population in Malaysia particularly in the urban area with the focus only on laded property, a one-year project funded by the National Real Estate Research Coordinator (NAPREC) grant scheme coordinated by the Ministry of Finance Malaysia. 2016-date
Global Working Group Leader. Words into action – lead United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) Words into Action Guidelines on Accountability within the context of disaster risk governance. Appointed by UNISDR under the initiative towards the Development of the Sendai Framework “Words into Action” Implementation Guide for the Accountability for Disaster Risk Reduction. There are 86 international experts in the working group representing a variety of stakeholders including governments, NGOs, academia and Industry. 2016 – date
Global Working Group Co- Leader, Words into action – leading UNISDR (United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction) Words into Action Guidelines on Construction Practice and Policy. Appointed by UNISDR under the initiative towards the Development of the Sendai Framework “Words into Action” Implementation Guide for the Construction Practice and Policy. There are 86 international experts in the working group representing a variety of stakeholders including governments, NGOs, academia, professional bodies and Industry. 2016 – date

Panel Lead on Disaster Risk Governance at the local level, High Level Forum on Local Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, City Hall, Florence, Italy, 16-19^th June 2016, organised by the Italian Government and the City of Florence in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)
Visiting expert to provide guidance and on the Risk mapping methodology associated with NBRO’s Landslide Risk Assessment and Mapping initiative. National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) of Sri Lanka is the premier research and development institute established in 1984 has now grown into a successful technical service provider and research & development institution where experts from multiple disciplines have teamed up and dedicated to create a disaster free built environment for the nation. GDRC Professors visited NBRO upon invitation of: Dr. Asiri Karunawardena, Director General of NBRO and Kishan Sugathapala, Director, Human Settlement Planning and Training of NBRO. 2016-date
International Scientific Adviser, CIB WORLD BUILDING CONGRESS 2016 on INTELLIGENT BUILT ENVIRONMENT FOR LIFE, May 30 – June 3, 2016, Tampere Hall, Tampere, Finland. The theme for CIB World Building Congress 2016 is “Intelligent built environment for life”. It highlights the importance of build environment and its development to the society. This triennial congress will focus on the intelligent processes, products and services of construction industry: How can research help to improve the contribution of constructed assets to digitalizing world and service needs? How will the research community meet emerging new needs of the users?
International Scientific Adviser, The 10^th ACEH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP AND EXPO ON SUSTAINABLE TSUNAMI DISASTER RECOVERY (AIWEST-DR 2016) on Sustainable Tsunami Disaster Recovery”. 15th – 17th November 2016. Organised by the Tsunami and Disaster Mitigation Research Center (TDMRC) of Syiah Kuala University, Indonesia.

International Scientific Adviser, the 6th International Building Resilience Conference 2016 with the theme “Building Resilience to Address the Unexpected”, organised jointly by the Construction Management Groups at Massey University and the University of Auckland and Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK, Auckland, New Zealand 7-9th of September, 2016(http://buildresilience2016.nz )
International Scientific Adviser. 10th Aceh International Workshop and Expo on Sustainable Tsunami Disaster Recovery. Tsunami and Disaster Mitigation Research Center (TDMRC), International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University (IRIDeS). Indonesia (Banda Aceh). 2016
Member of the International Scientific Committee, International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction (IIIRR), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 2016.
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 9^th International FARU Conference on “Building the Future – sustainable and resilient built environments”, Faculty of Architecture: University of Moratuwa, Colombo, Sri Lanka, September 2016
Expert input at the National Science Challenge Workshop on “Resilience to Nature’s Challenges”, that was held at the 6th International Building Resilience Conference 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand, from 7-9th of September 2016. The 2015-2019 research programme for Resilience to Nature’s Challenges, National Science Challenge (RNC) applies ~ $4.5 million/yr (including contestable research) toward ten programs, working toward the vision that: New Zealand is a nation of people who have transformed their lives, enterprises and communities to anticipate, adapt and thrive in the face of ever-changing nature’s challenges.
I was asked by the UNISDR to lead and to be a Panellist at the Technical Session 2 – Disaster Risk Governance.Asian Ministerial Conference on DRR 2016 (AMCDRR), held from 02 – 05 November 2016 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India. This first Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction after the advent of the Sendai Framework was hosted by the Government of India in November 2016 under the theme “Risk Sensitive Development for Community Resilience” and was organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with UNISDR and with the support from International and National Development Partners. This panel provided direct input to Delhi Declaration Asia Regional Plan for Implementation of Sendai Framework representing the DRR Governance and Accountability Panel. This panel was chaired by H.E. Saber Chowdhury, Member of Parliament, Bangladesh, 28^th President of IPU, Co-Chair of UNISDR Asia Advisory Group of Parliamentarians for DRR. Other panellists included Her Excellency Isabel Amaral Guterres, Minister, Ministry of Social Solidarity, Timor-Leste, Prof. Chandrashekhar, Hon. Minister, Disaster Management Department, Government of Bihar, India and Prof. Ali Ardalan, Advisor to Deputy Minister and Head of National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), Iran.
Invited Technical panel member to provide input Asia Regional Plan for Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, a plan endorsed by the countries for the Asian region, representing the DRR Governance and Accountability Panel, Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2016, November 2016, New Delhi, India. Other outcomes included: A political declaration – consolidating the political commitment of governments towards preventing and reducing risk as well as strengthening resilience by accelerating implementation and monitoring of the Sendai Framework in the region; and Stakeholder action statements – voluntary statements of action of stakeholder groups towards a ‘shared responsibility’ approach in implementation of the Sendai Framework.

Commemoration of the First Ever World Tsunami Awareness day on the 5^thNovember 2016 in New Delhi, India. The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mr. Robert Glasser, initiated a moment’s silence in remembrance of all those who have lost their lives in tsunamis as the first World Tsunami Awareness Day was commemorated on the final day of the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction. Delhi, India. 2016.
Visiting expert to provide guidance and on the Risk mapping methodology associated with NBRO’s Landslide Risk Assessment and Mapping initiative. National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) of Sri Lanka is the premier research and development institute established in 1984 has now grown into a successful technical service provider and research & development institution where experts from multiple disciplines have teamed up and dedicated to creating a disaster free built environment for the nation. Visited NBRO upon invitation of: Dr. Asiri Karunawardena, Director General of NBRO and Kishan Sugathapala, Director, Human Settlement Planning and Training of NBRO. Since 2016.
Member of the International Scientific Committee, CIB International Conference on Going North for Sustainability: Leveraging knowledge and innovation for sustainable construction and development, London South Bank Univeristy, London, UK. November 2015.
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 9^th International FARU Conference on “Making built environments responsive”, Faculty of Architecture: University of Moratuwa, Colombo, Sri Lanka, December 2015.
Panel Co-chair – Roundtable discussion on the role of Higher Education in supporting implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, 5^th TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUILDING RESILIENCE, EXPLORING THE CONCEPT OF RESILIENCE AS A USEFUL FRAMEWORK OF ANALYSIS FOR HOW SOCIETY CAN COPE WITH THE THREAT OF NATURAL AND HUMAN INDUCED HAZARDS, NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA, 15TH-17TH JULY 2015

Partner, the 2015 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR15), launched on the 4th March 2015 by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the Headquarters of the United Nations, New York. Global Assessment Report (GAR) provides a global assessment of disaster risk reduction and a comprehensive review and analysis of the natural hazards affecting humanity. The GAR aims to focus international attention on disaster risk and the need to manage and reduce it, and on the need to consolidate political and economic support to do so. It is produced in collaboration and consultation with many stakeholders, including United Nations agencies, governments, academic and research institutions, donors, and technical organisations and specialists. 2014 – 2015.
Multi-Stakeholder Segment, Working Session: “Applying Science and Technology to Disaster Risk Reduction Decision-Making” as a member of the Science and Technology Major group at the UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Sendai, Japan, March 2015. This session set the agenda for the future of science and research for disaster risk reduction and explore new partnerships for promoting evidence-based disaster risk reduction for sustainable development. The session also discussed the proposal of the scientific community to re-initiate an international scientific advisory mechanism for disaster risk.
Partner and lead contributor, Tsunami Risk Assessment and Mitigation for the Indian Ocean, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Manuals and Guides 52. This manual was developed by the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (ICG/IOTWS) of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)of UNESCO. 2015
Partner of the E Conference on Landside risk reduction – Model Policy frameworks, Standards and Guidelines on Landslide Disaster Reduction. World Centre of Excellence on Landslide Disaster Reduction, Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau and the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment in Sri Lanka. 2015
Partner, Global Alliance of Disaster Research Institutes (GADRI). Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan. GADRI is a forum for sharing knowledge and promoting collaboration on topics related to disaster risk reduction and resilience to disasters. GADRI facilitates discussions on, Planning and organization of disaster risk research; Formation of international research groups to investigate current global disasters, and implement new research methodologies, and emphasizing trans-disciplinary approaches; Establishment of an international network for timely communication related to disaster research and collaborations with other networks; and Other issues relating to the promotion of disaster risk reduction, such as engaging with policy makers and practitioners. 2015 – to date
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 11th International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction (I3R2): Complex Disasters and Disaster Risk Management, August 27-29, 2015, Seoul, Korea; http://i3r2.uos.ac.kr/
International Committee Member, The “State of DRR at the Local Level”, A 2015 Report on the Patterns of Disaster Risk Reduction Actions at Local Level. An initiative of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) with the support of the Making Cities Resilient Campaign
A partner of UNHABITAT’s HABITAT UNIVERSITIES initiative. This initiative was introduced as a means of promoting cooperation between UN-HABITAT and institutions of higher education, as well as facilitating exchange and cooperation among universities globally. November 2014 to date
One of two in the UK, formally appointed UNISDR (United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction) Resilient Cities Advocates. This appointment is based on the premise that I demonstrate and have knowledge in the field of disaster risk reduction and the “Ten Essentials for Making Cities Resilient”. I seek opportunities to promote the campaign with cities and local governments and suggest innovative ideas and suggestions for further developing the campaign (with Richard Haigh). 2014 to date
Partner, INTERNATIONAL OPEN SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Global Environmental Change Innovations and Challenges, Chennai, INDIA, organised by University of Madras, India, 21-24 February 2012.
Partner, United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) Making Cities Resilient campaign (http://www.unisdr.org/campaign/resilientcities/ ) The overall goal of the campaign is to achieve resilient, sustainable urban communities, with a growing number of local governments that are taking actions to reduce the risks to disasters. A longer-term objective is to empower local governments with stronger national policies to invest in risk reduction at a local level, as part of urban and regional development plans. 2010 – todate
Partner with the Ministry of Disaster Management Sri Lanka in the national launch of the Making Cities Resilient campaign in Sri Lanka. The International Conference on Building Resilience 2011 which I chaired was held in association with the UNISDR Making Cities Resilient Campaign. The Ministry of Disaster Management and the Disaster Management Centre led the national launch in partnership with Ministry of Local Government at the conference. The launch provided an appropriate backdrop for a policy, academic and practitioner audience to explore how they may support the campaign’s goal: to help cities and local governments to get ready, reduce the risks and become resilient to disasters. 2010
Partner with Disaster Management Centre, Sri Lanka. The apex body for the purpose of planning, co-coordinating, and implementing of certain natural and other forms of disasters in Sri Lanka. 2010-date
Strategic Alliance with Disaster Mitigation for Sustainable Livelihoods Programme at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. 2009
UK partner and member of the International Institute for Infrastructure Renewal and Reconstruction (IIIRR). IIIRR is a multi-university international consortium, which provides overall leadership in research, education, planning, design, and implementation for mitigation of the impact of natural disasters and infrastructure renewal and reconstruction projects in tsunami affected or underdeveloped regions. 2009-date

The international expert of the research initiative to explore possibilities of good ageing in place for elderly population in Malaysia particularly in the urban area with the focus only on laded property, a one-year project funded by the National Real Estate Research Coordinator (NAPREC) grant scheme coordinated by the Ministry of Finance Malaysia.
Advisory Panel Member. Resilient Cities Initiative. United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) (http://www.unisdr.org/we/campaign/cities). The overall goal of the campaign is to achieve resilient, sustainable urban communities, with a growing number of local governments that are taking actions to reduce the risks to disasters. A longer-term objective following the campaign is to empower local governments with stronger national policies to invest in risk reduction at local level, as part of urban and regional development plans. “Through the Campaign towards safer cities and urban risk reduction, we can save lives, achieve gains towards the Millennium Development Goals, help protect natural resources, the urban heritage and the economic activities…”. 2010- date
Panel member of the policy dialogue – Tsunami Recovery in Sri Lanka: Ten Years On, 5^th December 2014, Galle Face 6 Conference Hall, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Organized by SPARC, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka; Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK; University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka; and CASCADE Project (European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement n° 609562). This was an attempt to capture the insights and conclusions that emerge from the event which will be used to inform policy for the international community, as well as national and local government.
Panel member, regional workshop on Coastal Hazards and Tsunami Risk Assessment and Management, which is based on the IOC Guidelines on Tsunami Risk Assessment and Mitigation for the Indian Ocean, University of Moratuwa, Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 29 September – 1 October 2014

International Scientific Committee Member, Third World Construction Symposium 2014, Jun 2014
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 1st International Conference on Infrastructure Failures and Consequences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, July 2014
Member of the Post-2015 DRR Framework Advisory Group. Invited by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), the Advisory Group provides guidance on substantive and process related matters to the SRSG on the post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction. The Advisory Group consists of distinguished representatives from the public and private sector, as well as international and non-governmental organizations. 2014 – 2015
I was invited by the European Commission to lead the Horizon 2020 launch for the South Asia region: “The Horizon 2020: Teaming up with EU for Research Excellence”. Horizon 2020 is the new financial programme of the European Union (EU) for research and innovation and acts as the successor to the current programme (FP7) which will run until the end of 2013. It has a budget of just over €70 billion for the period between 2014 and 2020. The new programme is part of the drive to create new growth and jobs in Europe.
Expert Adviser, establishing a Centre of excellences in the area of Natural Disasters, The Ministry of higher education of Saudi Arabia. 2014
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 2014 Annual International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction (IIIRR): “Collaboration for Effective Disaster Mitigation and Response”, Perdue University, Indiana, USA, May 2014
International Scientific Committee Member, Third World Construction Symposium 2014, SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT: THE WAY FORWARD. Jointly organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) and Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, June 2014
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 1st International Conference on Infrastructure Failures and Consequences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, July 2014
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2013 (ICSECM), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 13-15 December 2013.
Member of the International Scientific Committee, Dealing with Disasters Conference (DWD 2013):From Opportunity to Action: Bridging the Gap between Disaster Reduction and Development through Science(s), Technology and People Centred Actions, 4th Conference of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM 2013), The combined Dealing with Disasters 2013 and 4th Conference of the International Society for Integrated Risk Management (IDRiM), Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne 4th – 6th September 2013.

Member of the scientific advisory committee, 9th Annual International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Renewal and Reconstruction on Risk-informed Disaster Management: Planning for Response, Recovery and Resilience, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, July 2013.
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 2013 Annual International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction (IIIRR): Risk-informed Disaster Management: Planning for Response, Recovery and Resilience, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, July 2013
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2013 (ICSECM), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 13-15 December 2013.
Member of the international scientific committee, CIB World Congress, Brisbane, Australia, May 2013.
POLICY BRIEFING PANEL MEMBER: RESEARCH NEEDS FOR DISASTER RESILIENCE &DEVELOPMENT, Thursday 28 November 2012, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
Peer review panel member, Foresight project on Improving Future Disaster Anticipation and Resilience – The Foresight Project on Improving Future Disaster Anticipation and Resilience. 2012
Appointed International Faculty: “Transformation of University of Moratuwa to International Level”, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. This scheme is a fully Government funded scheme managed by Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission, 2012 –
International Advisor, Chamber of Construction Industry Sri Lanka. As the accredited representative of the Domestic Construction Industry, founded by all Institutes and Associations of Construction Professionals and the National Construction Association of Sri Lanka, it has consultative status with the Government of Sri Lanka and in particular with the Ministry of Construction & Engineering Services, the Ministry of Export Development & International Trade and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, among others. 2008-2012
Member of the International expert peer review committee of the Global Assessment Report. The preparation of the GAR is coordinated and supervised by UNISDR. The GAR is a comprehensive review and analysis of the natural hazards that affect us. It comes out every two years. It looks at how public regulation and private investment shape disaster risk. 2012 – 2013.

Member of the international scientific committee, CIB World Congress, Brisbane, Australia, May 2013. 2013 World Congress focused on the relationship between construction and society, especially how research helps maximise the contribution of constructed assets to social goals, and meet emerging social needs.
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 4th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2013 (ICSECM), Kandy, Sri Lanka, 13-15 December 2013.
Member of the International Scientific Committee, Dealing with Disasters Conference (DWD 2013):From Opportunity to Action: Bridging the Gap between Disaster Reduction and Development through Science(s), Technology and People Centred Actions, 4th Conference of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRiM 2013), The combined Dealing with Disasters 2013 and 4th Conference of the International Society for Integrated Risk Management (IDRiM), Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne 4th – 6th September 2013.
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 2^nd World Construction Symposium 2013 on Socio Economic Sustainability in Construction: Practice, Policy and Research, jointly organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB); International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB SB 13); International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment (iiSBE); United Nations Environment Programme – Sustainable Buildings and Climate Initiative (UNEPSBCI); International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) and, Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU). 14 – 16 June 2013
Member of the Scientific and Technical Committee, Foundation Global Risk Forum GRF Davos, 4th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC, Davos 2012
Adviser, Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC, Bangkok, Thailand. (2011 – date) The Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC), an independent, non-profit foundation registered in Thailand, has served as the leading international focal point for disaster preparedness and mitigation in the Asia and the Pacific regions. The primary geographical focus of ADPC’s activities is Asia with the South, South East and East Asia being the primary sub regions.
International Adviser, Masters of Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction, The University of Newcastle, Australia, 2011
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka International panel of experts. In 2012, I was appointed as a member of the strategic advisory board of University of Moratuwa “Transformation of University of Moratuwa to International Level” strategy. Sri Lanka’s Higher Education Ministry launch of a special programme to upgrade six local universities, allocating some US$6 million to improving teaching, research and infrastructure to ‘international’ levels.

International Panel Discussion on “Built Environment Education Trends”. INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABILITY IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT, The Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy (CASLE) UK and Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, June 2010.
International Strategic Advisor of the Federation of Sri Lankan Local Govt. Authorities in Sri Lanka. Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities (FSLG) is the umbrella organisation for local government associations in Sri Lanka and its objectives include: To co-ordinate a unified approach among Local Government Authorities in Sri Lanka to resolve common issues and develop participatory governance for the well-being of citizen; To increase the voices and effective participation of councillors in Local Government planning, development and decision making within the framework of participatory democracy and an associative spirit; and to strengthen the functioning and capacity of Local Government Authorities, and facilitate co-operation among all tiers for effective service delivery and development at all levels. 2010- date
Review panel member, FP7 research (e.g. 2013.6.4-4 Towards stress tests for critical infrastructures against natural hazards – FP7-ENV-2013-two-stage) 2013.
Technical reviewer, Thematic Primers on “Urban Disaster Risk Management” and “Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into Development”, The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) with the support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB); 2011 – 2012
Member of the International Scientific Committee, 2012, Annual International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction (IIIRR): International Conference on Disaster Management, Kumamoto, Japan, August 2012
Advisor to Chamber of Construction Industry Sri Lanka, 2008 to 2014. The Chamber of Construction Industry Sri Lanka (CCI) was established on 16th October 2001 and later incorporated on 24th March 2003 as a company limited by guarantee with 7 founding member Institutions and Associations. There are 11 Institutional Members and In addition over three hundred corporate and statutory members represent the construction industry in this Chamber. CCI is positioned as the “Main Voice” on issues affecting the Construction Industry and is committed to protecting and promoting the construction industry.
Member of the organising committee and member of the international scientific committee, International Conference on Structural Engineering, Construction and Management, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 16 – 18 December 2012.
Member of the international scientific committee, Dealing with Disasters International Conference 2012 – Mobilities and Disasters – Developing a Mobilities Social Science Perspective on the Analysis of Disaster, Organised by Northumbrian University and University of Hull, November 2012.
External Examiner, MSc in Emerging Economies, School of Construction Management and Engineering, University of Reading, from 2012 – date
Member of the international scientific committee, International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Guimarães, Portugal, July 9 – 11, 2012.

Member of the international scientific committee,37th Annual conference of the Australasian Universities Building Educators Association (AUBEA), hosted by the Construction Management and Property Program at The University of New South Wales, Australia from 4 to 6 July, 2012.
Member of the international scientific committee, INTERNATIONAL OPEN SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Global Environmental Change Innovations and Challenges, Chennai, INDIA, organised by University of Madras, India, 21-24 February 2012.
Visiting Professor, UTM Razak School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor,  2012 – date
Member of the organising committee and member of the international scientific committee, International Conference on Structural Engineering, Construction and Management, 16 – 18 December 2012, Kandy, Sri Lanka,
Member of the international scientific committee, International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Guimarães, Portugal, July 9 – 11, 2012.
Member of the international scientific committee,37th Annual conference of the Australasian Universities Building Educators Association (AUBEA), hosted by the Construction Management and Property Program at The University of New South Wales, Australia from 4 to 6 July, 2012.
Member of the international scientific committee, INTERNATIONAL OPEN SCIENCE CONFERENCE: Global Environmental Change Innovations and Challenges, Chennai, INDIA, organised by University of Madras, India, 21-24 February 2012.
Adviser (HEFCE adviser – Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETLs) – 2012-2013. And, I was a steering committee member of the UK Higher Education Disaster Relief project and a Committee member of Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance (ELRHA), Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) Disaster Management initiative, UK.
Member of the international scientific committee of CIB W070, W092 & TG72 International Conference 2012, University of Cape Town, South Africa, January 2012.
Appointed International Expert: “Transformation of University of Moratuwa to International Level”, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. This scheme is a fully Government funded scheme managed by Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission, 2012 – date

Member of the technical/scientific committee, Joint CIB W70 and W92 International Conference on Facilities Management and Procurement Systems: “Delivering Value to the Community”, to take place at the Graduate School of Business, Breakwater Campus of the University of Cape Town, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, on 23rd – 25th January 2012.
Member of the International Committee of Building the bridges between universities and communities: A Regional Policy Dialogue – conference organised by the University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (UGC) for the Bangladesh Vice Chancellors and coordinated by the British Council. December 2011.
Member of the Scientific and Technical Committee, Foundation Global Risk Forum GRF Davos, 4th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC, Davos 2011
Member of the Academic Advisory Council of the international conference ‘Environmental Knowledge for Disaster Risk Management (ekDRM-2011)’, 10-11 May 2011 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, organised by National institute of disaster management, India and GIZ India.
Member of the organising committee and member of the international scientific committee, International Conference on Structural Engineering, Construction and Management, Kandy, Sri Lanka, organised by the Universities of Peradeniya and Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and University of Melbourne, Australia, 16 – 18 December 2011.
Member of the international scientific committee, RICS Construction, Building and Real Estate International Research conference (COBRA 2011), The University of Salford, UK, September 2011.
International Adviser, Masters of Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction, The University of Newcastle, Australia, 2011
Member of the international scientific committee, The Royal Institutions of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK International Conference on Building Research and Education, Salford, Manchester, UK, September 2011.
Member of the Intentional Scientific committee, 15TH PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS (PAQS) CONGRESS organised by the Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL) in association with the Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. July 2011
Member of the organising committee and member of the international scientific committee, International Conference on Structural Engineering, Construction and Management, 16 – 18 December 2011, Kandy, Sri Lanka, organised by the Universities of Peradeniya and Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and University of Melbourne, Australia.

Chairman of the international scientific committee, postgraduate research training and education stream, CIB World Congress, Salford Quays, 2010
Technical co-chair, Disaster Management, Construction Research Congress 2010, Innovation for Reshaping Construction Practice, The Construction Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the University of Alberta, Canada. May 8 – 10th, 2010, Banff, Canada.
CIB Ambassador – Future leader/coordinator work programme with central and visible role within the CIB –November 2009
Leader, CIB/United Nations major initiative on Disaster management and its capacity building. 2008 to date (this will create two sets of UN endorsed high impact publications. April 2010 to December 2011.
Member of the international scientific committee, international research conference on sustainability, The Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy (CASLE) and Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, June 2010
Member of the international scientific committee, RICS Construction, Building and Real Estate International Research conference (COBRA 2010), September 2010, Paris, France.
International advisory committee, International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE), 13^th – 14^th December 2010, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. This is a collaboration between Universities of Moratuwa, and Peradeniya in Sri Lanka and University of Melbourne in Australia.
Leader of the international scientific committee & Leader, Disaster Management theme, RICS Construction, Building and Real Estate International Research conference (COBRA 2010), September 2010, Paris, France.

Member of the international scientific committee, international research conference on sustainability, The Commonwealth Association of Surveying and Land Economy (CASLE) and Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, June 2010
Chairman of the international scientific committee & international scientific committee, postgraduate research training and education stream, CIB World Congress, Salford Quays, 2010
International scientific committee member, Associated Schools of Construction 46th Annual International Conference on “Building a global vision”, Boston, USA, April 2010
Member of the international scientific committee. Construction Research Congress 2010. Innovation for reshaping construction practice, May 2010, University of Alberta, Canada.
International Organising committee member, CIB international conference on Changing Roles – new roles and new challenges, Delft, The Netherlands, 2009
Chairman of the international steering committee, Sri Lanka Facilities Management international symposium, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. June 2009.
Country representative – UK. Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Sri Lanka, 2009 – date
International scientific committee member, CIB2009 – Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions: W055: Building Economics & W065: Organization and Management of Construction – Dubrovnik, 27 September-1 October 2009
International steering committee, Resilient Organisations – New Zealand. A multi university research collaboration funded by the New Zealand Foundation for Research, Science and Technology and supported by industry partners and advisors. Current members include University of Canterbury, University of Auckland & Unitec, Auckland.
International scientific committee member, CIB2008 – Joint International Symposium of CIB Working Commissions: W055: Building Economics & W065: Organization and Management of Construction on transformation through construction, November 2008, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
International scientific committee member, International conference on social development and transition: Paths for global local partnerships, International consortium for social development: The Asia-Pacific branch, Kathmandu, Nepal, November 2008.
Scientific committee member, International Research Week, University of Salford, Salford Quays, UK. 2008

International scientific committee member, The International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2008) – 25th jubilee symposium. The 25th ISARC (ISARC 2008) was held in Vilnius, Lithuania, from June 27th to 29th of 2008.
Chairman of the International Scientific Committee. CIB W89 International Conference on Building Education and Research to be held in Sri Lanka in February 2008
International expert academic committee member, Disaster Management Bill – Sri Lanka. Ministry of Disaster management and human rights, Sri Lanka. A President of Sri Lanka initiative. 2008 – 2014.
Member of the steering committee representing University of Salford on consortium of construction professionals’ Sri Lanka initiative on the North and the East redevelopment in Sri Lanka. 2009
Member, Emergency planning society, Education Standards Framework for Civil Protection, Cabinet Office, UK, 2010 – 2014
Task Force member (Education input), Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of the Northern and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka. President of Sri Lanka initiative. 2009 – 2015.
Project Manager, MASTERBLEND (Moratuwa And Salford TEamwork for Researching BuiLt ENvironment Development). The overall aim of MASTERBLEND is to foster co-operation in the field of built environment higher education between the University of Salford and the University of Moratuwa in promoting regional and multilateral networking between the two higher education institutions. 2008 – 2014.
Theme Leader, Disaster Planning and Mitigation. Construction Research Congress 2010. Innovation for reshaping construction practice, University of Alberta, Canada. May 2010,
MSc in commercial management in construction, external reviewer, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. 2009
Committee member, Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance (ELRHA), HEFCE Disaster Management initiative, Save the Children, 2008 – 2014
Member of ‘experts’ for reviewing research bids for funding councils, including the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). 2007 to date

External expert. Appointment of professoriate. UMIT, Malaysia. 2008 – date
Steering Committee member – UK HE disaster relief project, 2008
World Bank Researchers Alliances for Development (RAD). 2006 – 2010
UNHABITAT working group on disaster management in developing countries. 2008 – 2011
Parliamentary and Scientific committee on “How can the Science help to prevent natural disasters becoming economic and human catastrophes?”, 2008
Project Manager, CIB Proactive theme on Disaster Management, 2008 – 2010
Consultant in setting up disaster management research centre at Patuakhali Science and Technology University in Bangladesh, 2008
Invited member (1 of 7 members). Research Councils UK Postgraduate Strategic Policy Forum. 2006 – 2007
Member of the Research Councils Strategic Forum for Postgraduate Researchers. 2005 – 2007
Chairman of the International Scientific committee for 7^th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and human Environment, Research Institute for the Built and Human Environment (BuHu), 27^th – 29^th March 2007
Consultant and International Advisor on the development of disaster management teaching programmes, Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh. 2007 – 2009
Expert Reviewer – Development of RICS Accredited BSc in Facilities Management, Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. 2006 – 2007.
Association of Researchers of Construction Management (ARCOM) annual conference, international scientific committee, 2004 – 2007

Co-chairman of the international scientific committee for 6^th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and human Environment, Research Institute for the Built and Human Environment (BuHu) and Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft, The Netherlands, 6^th – 7^th April 2006
Chairman of the International Scientific committee for 6^th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and human Environment, Research Institute for the Built and Human Environment (BuHu) and Delft University of Technology and TNO, Delft, The Netherlands, 6^th – 7^th April 2006
Chairman of the International Scientific committee for 5^th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and human Environment, Research Institute for the Built and Human Environment (BuHu) 13^th – 15^th April 2005
Scientific committee member for several other international conferences including Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference (UK, 2004, 2005, 2006); 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^t,6^th & 7^th International Postgraduate Research Conferences (Salford, 2001, 2002 & Portugal, 2003); 2^nd CIB Student Chapters International Symposium (China, 2004); 2^nd & 3^rd education in the changing environment conference (UK, 2005, 2006); PRoBE conference (Glasgow, 2005).
Took part upon invitation in the debate panel titled “research informed curriculum”, “The teaching and research relationship: developing institutional policy and practice. An international conference on institutional policies, structures, processes and practices to develop the relationship between teaching and research. Higher Education Academy. November 2005.
Invited by the Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka to be an external consultant to the development process of RICS accredited BSc in Facilities management undergraduate degree programme. 2005.
Invited by the Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka to be part of the Strategic Development Group of Faculty of Postgraduate Studies. 2005.
HEFCE Adviser – Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETLs) – specialist advice on stage two bids. 2004/05.
Co-ordinator of the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) Task Group 53 – Postgraduate Training in Building and Construction. 2003 to 2010.
CIB Student Chapters. Academic Adviser influencing international postgraduate researcher community within the field. 2002 to 2007

Member of CIB W55, Building Economics committee. 2001 – 2014
Member of CIB W102, Knowledge Management in Construction. 2001 – 2014
Member of CIB W89, Building Education and Research. 2001 – date
Member of CIB W65, Organisation and Management of Construction. 2001 – 2014
Member of CIB TG 63 Disasters in the Built Environment. 2006 – 2010
Member of CIB W70 Facilities management and asset maintenance. 1999 – 2014
EU bid developments in Education and Training. TNO Netherlands. 2003 – 2004
University of Salford representative to Construction Industry Council (CIC). 2003 – 2014

UK Grad. Programme. Northwest Hub (Vision of this institution is for all postgraduate students to be fully equipped and encouraged to complete their studies successfully and then to make the successful transition from their PhD studies to their future careers). 2003 to 2007
Member of the Strategic Review Panel. NHS Estates. 2001 – 2002.
Board of Architectural Education. Sri Lanka Institute of Architects. 1996 – 1997.
National Certificate of Technology Programme. Ministry of Technical Training. Sri Lanka. 1996 – 1997.
National Certificate of Technology (Quantity Surveying and Civil Engineering) Programmes. Department of Technical Education and Training, Sri Lanka. 1994 – 1997.
Building Economics, 2^nd year, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. 1996 – 1997.
Member of validation panels (e.g. Steering Committee member, Transfer of research knowledge into teaching research project; Panel member, Academic review committee, Emerald publishing; Steering Committee member, Improving dissertation assessment project).
National Industrial Training Advisory Committee for Architecture and Building Economics, 1997.