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Prof. K. S. Weerasekera (Chair)

BSc Eng (Moratuwa), MEngSc (UNSW), PhD (UNSW), MIE(Aust), C.P.Eng., MASCE, MIHT(UK)

Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering – Faculty of Engineering Technology
  • CRC, Science and Technology building, Ground floor, Room No: E015
  • Office: 011-2881433, Ext: 433
  • kswee@ou.ac.lk

Chair & Senior Professor of Civil Engineering

Professor Kolita Weerasekera graduated from University of Moratuwa in 1981 with a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering. He earned his Masters in Engineering, specialising in Transport Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia, and subsequently earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering from the same university. In 1997, Prof. Weerasekera was awarded the Best Technical Paper Award in the Urban Traffic category for his research paper titled “The ‘Dark Side’ of Traffic Calming Devices – Is it Serious?” based on his PhD work at the 13th International Road Federation (IRF) World Meeting in Toronto, Ont. Canada. He served as a tutor attached to the School of Civil Engineering at University of New South Wales from 1995 to 1998 prior to join the Open University of Sri Lanka as a Senior Lecturer in March 1998.

Currently Professor Weerasekera is the Chair and Senior Professor of Civil Engineering (on merit) in the Department of Civil Engineering, in the Faculty of Engineering Technology at the Open University of Sri Lanka. He has presented his research work in many international research conferences and journals, countries including India, Australia, Philippines, Canada, Brunei, South Korea, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mauritius and USA.

After graduating as a Civil Engineer, initially he served in the Mahaweli Development Board (MDB) as a project engineer attached to Maduru Oya Irrigation project and later as a design engineer, then at the Road Development Authority (RDA) as a senior traffic engineer. While serving RDA he followed a Senior Course on Transport Engineering at the Transport Training Centre, University of Philippines under a JICA scholarship. Subsequently he served as a traffic engineer attached to the Randwick City Council, Sydney, Australia.

Professor Weerasekera is a Chartered Engineer, International Professional Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka. He has served as a member of the Accreditation Board of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) from 2010 to 2015. IESL is a full signatory to the Washington Accord (which is an international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting engineering degree programs). Professor Weerasekera is also a member of the Institution of Engineers Australia, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Institution of Highways and Transport, United Kingdom.

He has authored two text books on highway and traffic engineering; “Towards Better Roads” and “An Introduction to Traffic Engineering”. As a transport engineering expert he has actively contributed in many nation building projects as well. Professor Weerasekera had his primary and secondary education at Ananda College, Colombo 10.

Traffic and Transport Engineering

Research interests include transportation planning, traffic modeling, traffic safety, driver behaviour, freeway management and highway planning, construction & operations.

University Teaching:

  • Served as a University Tutor attached to the School of Civil Engineering at University of New South Wales Australia, from March 1995 to February 1998 – (03 Years).
  • Senior Lecturer (Gr I & II) attached to the Department of Civil Engineering at the Open University of Sri Lanka from March 1998 to February 2009 – (11 Years).
  • Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering at the Open University of Sri Lanka from February 2009 to February 2017 – (08 Years).
  • Senior Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering at the Open University of Sri Lanka from 25th February 2017 to 31st December 2022 – (05+ Years).

 

  • Cadre Chair Professor of Civil Engineering at the Open University of Sri Lanka from 1st December 2012 to 31st December 2022 – (10+ Years).

Programme Coordination:
DTech (Civil Engineering)
BTech (Civil Engineering)

Course Coordination:
CVX4446 – Construction Engineering & Materials
CVX7345 – Highway Engineering and Design
CEY6197 – Project Identification & Literature Survey
CEY6498 – Individual Project – Type A (Civil)
CEY6595 – Individual Project – Type B (Civil)
CEY6496 – Group Project (Civil)

MONOGRAPHS :

  • “Traffic Calming : Its Evolution, Tools Used, Implementation Measures and Applicability in Sri Lanka” Monograph Series in Research in an Academic Discipline – No. 06 Authored by – Kolita Sirinatha Weerasekera [ISBN 978-955-2313-43-1] Printed by : The Open University of Sri Lanka (2012).
  • “Kur-Ring-Gai Campus Origin Distribution Survey – A Validation” – Volume 2” Authored by – Vandebona, U., Weerasekera K. S. and Kim, K. S. Published by UNISEARCH, Australia (1997).
  • “Kur-Ring-Gai Campus Origin Pattern Survey – Volume 1” Authored by – Vandebona, U., Weerasekera K. S. and Upadhyay, P. K. Published by UNISEARCH, Australia (1994).
  • “Country Paper on Transport Structure in Colombo, Sri Lanka” Authored by – Rathnayake, W. K. S, Warnakulasuriya, V. C. and Weerasekera, K. S. Printed by : Transport Training Centre, University of Philippines, Manila, Philippines, (1989).

 

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES :

  • Prathapasinghe, L. M., Maddumaarachchi, D. B., Damayanthi, G. N. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2019) “Commuter Travel Pattern to OUSL Nawala: A Case Study”, OUSL Journal, Vol. 14, No. 02, December 2019, pp. 91-121. The Open University of Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800- 3621].  DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/ouslj.v14i2.7475
  • Perera, K. V. D., Miskitha, P. N., Jayasekera, J. P. H. P. K., Pathirana, C. P. S. and  Weerasekera, K. S. (2016) “Performance of a Sensitivity Analysis to the Multi-Function Network Survey Vehicle (MFNSV)”, Engineer Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 49, No. 03, July 2016, pp. 21-29, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-1122]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v49i3.7073
  • Maduwanthi, C. D. S., Gunarathna, T. A. M. N. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2016) “A Traffic Management Scheme to Ease Vehicle & Pedestrian Movements in Kottawa Town”, Engineer Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 49, No. 02, April 2016, pp. 35-50, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-1122]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v49i2.7007
  • Kumari, M. L. G. D., Priyadarshana, P. G. D. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2015) “Future Impact of Current Toll-Gates on the Capacity of the Southern Expressway”, OUSL Journal, (Vol. 09, 2015), pp. 19-40, The Open University of Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-3621]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/ouslj.v9i0.7325
  • Mututantri, P. L., Abeysinghe, W. D. P., Wijewardena, L. S. S. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2015) “Design of a Flyover and Roundabout underneath it to ease the Traffic Congestion at the Rajagiriya Junction”, Engineer Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 48, No. 04, October 2015, pp. 33-47, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-1122]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v48i4.6879

           Above paper was awarded the ERU Gold Medal for the best publication based on B.Tech (Engineering) Final Year Project 2014.

  • Gopallawa, U. A. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2014) “Effects of Three-Wheeler Parks near Intersections”, Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 02, No. 01, March 2014, pp. 01-16, The Open University of Sri Lanka. [ISSN-2279-2627]
  • Kumara, K. M. G. N. S., Pinnagoda, V. K. M. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2014) “Overhead Pedestrian Crossings – Economic Evaluation through Vehicle Operating Cost and Travel Time Savings”, OUSL Journal, (Vol. 07, 2014), pp. 77-94, The Open University of Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-3621]. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/ouslj.v7i0.7309
  • Gopallawa, D. C. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2013) “Improvement of Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Flow Regulation at the Railway Junction, Kandy”, Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, Vol. 41, No. 03, September 2013, pp. 259-270, National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka. [ISSN–1391-4588]. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jnsfsr.v41i3.6060
  • Thibbotuwawa, D. P. M. B. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2013) “Study of Stabilization of Unstable Area and Development of Mitigation Measures for Landslide at Peradeniya, due to Widening of Town Roads”, Engineer Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 46, No. 02, April 2013, pp. 43-57, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-1122]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v46i2.6909
  • Above paper was awarded the ERU Gold Medal for the best publication based on B.Tech (Engineering) Final Year Project 2012.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2012) “Contribution to Research when Engineering is taught through ODL: A Sri Lankan Case Study”. AAOU Journal : Journal of the Asian Association of Open Universities, Vol. 07, No: 01, September 2012, pp. 87-96. Asian Association of Open Universities, Penang, Malaysia. [ISSN–1858-3431]. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/AAOUJ-07-01-2012-B008
  • Amarasinghe, A. S., Gurusinghe, A. I. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2012) “Future Impact on Maharagama Town Traffic Flow and Pedestrian Safety due to Southern Expressway and Outer Circular Highway: Proposed Solutions”. Engineer Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 45, No. 01, January 2012, pp. 25-38, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-1122]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v45i1.6947
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2011) “Validity of Reversible Flow Lanes between Kandy Road Flyover and New Kelani Bridge Roundabout along A01 to Accommodate Peak Traffic Flows”. Engineer Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 44, No. 04, October 2011, pp. 11-16, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-1122]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v44i4.6953
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2011) “Impact on Existing Transport Systems by Generated Traffic due to New Developments”. Engineer Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 44, No. 03, July 2011, pp. 31-37, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-1122]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v44i3.6962
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2011) “Traffic Calming & Its Applicability in Sri Lanka”. Engineer Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 44, No. 02, April 2011, pp. 61-72, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-1122]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v44i2.7024
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2011) “Is it true that institutions involved in teaching Engineering through ODL conduct less research? If so, why is it? – Sri Lankan Experience”. ASEAN Journal of Open Distance Learning (AJODL), Vol. 03, No: 01, March 2011, pp. 38-49, Open University Malaysia, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2011) “Can Cycle Lanes be Justified in Jaffna Roads: A Case Study on Kalvinayakady – Kokuvil Road (JFC006)”. Engineer Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 44, No. 01, January 2011, pp. 39-42, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-1122]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v44i1.7015
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2010) “Looking for a ‘Quality Assessment Mechanism’ for Teaching Engineering Technology through Open and Distance Education”. AAOU Journal : Journal of the Asian Association of Open Universities, Vol. 05, No: 02, September 2010, pp. 49-55. Asian Association of Open Universities, Indonesia. [ISSN–1858-3431]. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/AAOUJ-05-02-2010-B001
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2010) “Trial Introduction of a Bus lane on A02: A Post-mortem”. Engineer Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 43, No. 03, July 2010, pp. 53-56, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-1122]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v43i3.6974
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2010) “Selection of an Appropriate ‘Statistical Model’ for Baseline Road for Low Volume Traffic Flow”. Engineer Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 43, No. 01, January 2010, pp.16-21, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka. [ISSN-1800-1122]. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/engineer.v43i1.6988
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2002) “Measurement of Success Rate: A Case Study of Open University of Sri Lanka”. University News – A journal of Higher Education in India, Vol. 40, No. 4, January 2002, pp. 99-102, Published by the Association of Indian Universities, India. [ISSN-0566-2257]
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (1999) “Development of a Road Safety Education Curriculum”. OUR Engineering Technology Journal, Vol. 5, No. 1, September 1999, pp. 21-26, Engineering Research Unit, OUSL, Sri Lanka.
  • Hidas, P., Weerasekera, K. S., and Dunne. M. C. (1998) “Negative Effects of Mid-block Speed Control Devices and their Importance in the Overall Impact of Traffic Calming on the Environment” Transportation Research an International Journal, Part D: Transport and Environment, Vol. 3D, No. 1, January 1998, pp. 41-50, Elsevier Science Ltd, USA. [ISSN-1361-9209]. DOI:10.1016/S1361-9209(97)00011-4
  • Weerasekera, K. S., Hidas, P., and Dunne. M. C. (1997) “Negative Effects of Speed Control Devices on Vehicle and Pedestrian Flow Characteristics”. Australian Transport Research Forum Journal, Part 1, Volume 21, September 1997, pp.157-169, Transport Systems Centre, Adelaide, Australia. [ISSN-0-86803-248-4]

 

REVIEWED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PAPERS :

  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2018) “Poor Road User Practices: Colombo Urban Roads a Case Study”. Proceedings of the 2018 International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (MyRes-2018), Pointe Aux Piments, Mauritius, June 22 & 23, 2018. pp. 157-163  [ISBN: 978-99949-0-384-9]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26803/MyRes.18.06.22
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2010) “Choice of a Suitable ‘Statistical Model’ for a Random Traffic Flow”. Proceedings of the 1st Makassar International Conference on Civil Engineering (MICCE2010), Makassar, Indonesia, March 9-10, 2010.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2010) “Experimental Introduction of a Transit Lane to a City Road, Its Success & Failure: Sri Lankan Experience”. Proceedings of the 1st Makassar International Conference on Civil Engineering (MICCE2010), Makassar, Indonesia, March 9-10, 2010.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2003) “Can Lane Discipline be achieved with Motorized Three-wheelers? Sri Lankan Experience”. Proceedings of the 3rd International Civil Engineering Congress, The Institution of Engineers Pakistan, Karachi Centre, Karachi, Pakistan, 21-23 February 2003, pp. 12-19.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2002) “Development of a Distance Learning Course on ‘Driver Education’ for Sri Lanka, on Internet”. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Seoul, Korea, 05-08 November 2002. This paper was awarded a Commonwealth of Learning Award.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2002) “Benchmarking a ‘Performance Indicator’ for Open and Distance Learning Institutions”. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India, 21-23 February 2002. This paper was awarded a UNESCO-PROAP Award.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2001) “Some Problems associated with development of Traffic Impact Assessments in developing countries”. Proceedings of the First Brunei International Conference on Engineering and Technology, Institute of Technology Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, 9-11 October 2001, pp. 87-92.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (1999) “Some Disadvantages of Small Roundabouts or Traffic Rotaries”. Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Challenges for the New Millennium, University of Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, India, 25-29 November 1999, pp. 426-435.
  • Weerasekera, K. S., Hidas, P. and Dunne, M. (1997) “The Effects of Small Roundabouts on Vehicle Flow Characteristics – Do They Require Further Investigation?” Proceedings of the 19th Conference of Australian Institute of Transport Research, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 24-26 November 1997.
  • Weerasekera, K. S., Hidas, P. and Dunne, M. (1997) “Recent Research Findings – Negative Effects of Mid-block Speed Control Devices”. A paper presented at the Seminar on Traffic Calming – Institution of Engineers Australia, Sydney, Australia, 2 September 1997.
  • Weerasekera, K. S., Hidas, P. and Dunne, M. C. (1997) “The ‘Dark Side’ of Traffic Calming Devices – Is it Serious?” Proceedings of the 13th International Road Federation World Meeting in Toronto, Ont. Canada, 16-20 June 1997. This paper was awarded the Best Technical Paper Award in the Urban Traffic category.
  • Weerasekera, K. S., Hidas, P. and Dunne, M. C. (1995) “The Effects of Vertical Displacement Traffic Calming Devices on Fundamental Characteristics of Traffic” Proceedings of the 17th Conference of Australian Institute of Transport Research, Sydney, Australia, 6-8 December 1995.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (1995) “Effect of Raised Platforms on Vehicular Flow”, A paper presented at the 7th World Conference on Transport Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, July 1995.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (1989) “Country Paper on Transport Structure in Colombo, Sri Lanka. A paper presented at Transport Training Centre, University of Philippines, Manila, Philippines, 18 November 1989.

 

REVIEWED LOCAL CONFERENCE PAPERS :

  • Kajenthiran, T., Premananthan, S., Pratheep, J., and  Weerasekera, K. S. (2021) “Case study: Design and improvement of a flood resilient rural road“. Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Advances in Civil and Environmental Engineering Practices for Sustainable Development (ACEPS-2021), 7th October 2021. Faculty of Engineering University of Ruhuna Hapugala, Galle, Sri Lanka, pp. 368-376. [ISSN 2279-1329]
  • Kajenthiran, T., Premananthan, S., Pratheep, J., and  Weerasekera, K. S. (2021) “Flood Mitigation of a Rural Road in Batticaloa District”. Proceedings of the Open University Research Sessions (OURS 2021), 16-17 September 2021. [ISSN–2012-9912]
  • Weerasekera, K.S. (2020). “Green Roads and New Global Trends”, Proceedings of the 04th International Conference on Multidisciplinary (ICMD 2020), Colombo, Sri Lanka, December 17th, 2020 [ISBN 978-955-7153-04-9]
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2019) “Why not Green Roads around Green Buildings?”. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (ICSECM-2019), Kandy, Sri Lank, December 12th to 14th, 2019.
  • Prathapasinghe, L. M., Damayanthi, G. N., Maddumaarachchi, D. B., and Weerasekera, K. S. (2019) “Study on Inflow Travel Pattern to OUSL Nawala”. Proceedings of the Open University Research Sessions (OURS 2019), 30-31 October 2019. [ISSN–2012-9912]
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2018) “Roads for Sustainable Cities – What is Wrong with Us?”. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment (ICSBE-2018), Kandy, Sri Lank, December 13th to 15th, 2018. pp. 95-101 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-981-13-9749-3_36
  • Maduwanthi, C. D. S., Gunarathna, T. A. M. N., and Weerasekera, K. S. (2015) “Streamlining Safe Vehicle & Pedestrian Movement through a Traffic Management Scheme”. Proceedings of OUSL Annual Academic Sessions 2015, 19-20 November 2015, pp. 115-118. [ISSN–2012-9912]
  • Kumari, M. L. G. D., Priyadarshana, P. G. D., and Weerasekera, K. S. (2015) “Effect of Manual Toll Collection on Capacity of Southern Expressway”. Proceedings of OUSL Annual Academic Sessions 2015, 19-20 November 2015, pp. 119-122. [ISSN–2012-9912]
  • Kumara, K. M. G. N. S., Kumarasiri, P. V. M. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2013) “Methodology for Justification of Overhead Pedestrian Crossings using Speed Change Cycles”. Proceedings of OUSL Annual Academic Sessions 2013, 27-28 November 2013, pp. 247-250. [ISSN–2012-9912]
  • Gopallawa, U. A. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2013) “Effects on Traffic Flow due to Three-wheelers Parking near Road Intersections”. Proceedings of OUSL Annual Academic Sessions 2013, 27-28 November 2013, pp. 242-246. [ISSN–2012-9912]
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2011) “Do Academics in Faculty of Engineering Technology (FET) produce less publications? What FET Academics say”. Proceedings of OUSL Annual Academic Sessions 2011, 14-15 September 2011, pp. 70-74. [ISSN–2012-9912]
  • Gopallawa, D. C. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2011) “Improvement of Traffic Flow at Kandy Railway Junction”. Proceedings of OUSL Annual Academic Sessions 2011, 14-15 September 2011, pp. 75-78. [ISSN–2012-9912]
  • Thibbotuwawa, D. P. M. B. and Weerasekera, K. S. (2011) “Can the Colombo – Kandy Road (A01) Traffic at Peradeniya bear the High Future Influx of Traffic towards Kandy? A Capacity Check”. Proceedings of OUSL Annual Academic Sessions 2011, 14-15 September 2011, pp. 79-82. [ISSN–2012-9912]
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2009) “Bridging the Gap towards Safer Roads – What is in between?”, Proceedings of the UN-ESCAP Workshop on Developing Road Safety Strategy & Goals, Ministry of Highways and Road Development, Government of Sri Lanka, 3rd December 2009
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2009) “Suitable ‘Statistical Model’ for a Random Vehicular Flow”, Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2009 of the Open University of Sri Lanka, 15th & 16th October 2009, pp. 105-109. [ISBN-978-955-23-1127-7]
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2009) “Achieving lower speeds in the Colombo Regional Centre, OUSL internal roads”, Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2009 of the Open University of Sri Lanka, 15th & 16th October 2009, pp. 110-113. [ISBN-978-955-23-1127-7]
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2002) “Motorized Trishaws – Is it a Blessing or a Curse?”, Proceedings of the Civil Engineering Society Annual Seminar2002, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 13th July 2002, pp. 1-5. [ISSN-1391-7597]

 

FEATURE ARTICLES IN NEWSLETTERS AND SCIENTIFIC MAGAZINES :

  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2012) “Colombo Lotus Tower”, IESL NSW Newsletter, Newsletter published by IESL NSW Chapter, Sydney, Australia, Vol. 3, Issue 3, June 2012.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2012) “Colombo Port Expansion Project”, IESL NSW Newsletter, Newsletter published by IESL NSW Chapter, Sydney, Australia, Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2012.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2000) “Road Safety Audits”, ‘Sri Lanka Engineering News’, Newsletter published by The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 1, No. 46, August 2000.
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2000) “Community involvement in highway development projects and traffic management schemes”, ‘Sri Lanka Engineering News’, Newsletter published by The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 1, No. 44, June 2000
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2000) “The need of Traffic Impact Assessments and some Guidelines”, ‘Sri Lanka Engineering News’, Newsletter published by The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 1, No. 42, March 2000
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (2000) “How to Select the e-mail Service that will Suit You”, ‘Sri Lanka Engineering News’, Newsletter published by The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 1, No. 40, January 2000
  • Weerasekera, K. S. (1999) “IESL Members and Mobile Phones”, ‘Sri Lanka Engineering News’, Newsletter published by The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, Vol. 1, No. 39, December 1999.

Ongoing Research:

  • Study of constraints and impacts due to manually operated toll-gates on the high capacity expressways in Sri Lanka.
  • Study on flexible road pavements on arterial roads in Sri Lanka; failures causes and remedial measures through moisture control during pavement design and construction phases.

BOOKS AUTHORED :

“Towards Better Roads” Authored by – Kolita S. Weerasekera [ISBN 978-955-51469-0-6] Printed by: P & P Associate (Pvt) Ltd (2008).

Towards Better Roads

“An Introduction to Traffic Engineering” Authored by – Kolita S. Weerasekera [ISBN 978-955-51469-1-3] Printed by: Incolour (Pvt) Ltd (2009)

“Traffic Calming: Its Evolution, Tools Used, Implementation Measures and Applicability to Sri Lankan Roads” Authored by – Kolita S. Weerasekera [ISBN 978-955-2313-43-1] Printed by: OUSL Sri Lanka (2012)

Co-Editor:

“Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Volume 94” (Editorial Board), Dissanayake, R., Mendis, P., Weerasekera, K. S., De Silva, S. & Fernando, S. (2019). ICSECM 2019 Springer, http:/doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7222-7
ICSECM 2019 | SpringerLink

  • FIE(SL), C.Eng., Int.PEng(SL), MIE(Aust), C.P.Eng., MASCE, MIHT(UK)
  • Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (1999 onwards)
  • Member of IESL and Chartered Engineer, Sri Lanka (1986 onwards)
  • Member of the Institution of Engineers, Australia (1991)
  • Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (1989)
  • Member of the Institution of Highways and Transportation, UK (1989)
  • International Professional Engineer, Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (2010 onwards)
  • Project Engineer – Maduru Oya Project (System B), Mahaweli Development Board (March 1982 to May 1984).
  • Design Engineer –Design Branch,Mahaweli Engineering & Construction Agency of Sri Lanka (June 1984 to May 1986).
  • Traffic Engineer – Road Development Authority of Sri Lanka (June 1986 to December 1989).
  • Senior Traffic Engineer – Road Development Authority of Sri Lanka (January 1990 to June 1991).
  • Traffic Engineer – Colombo – Katunayake 30 km, duel carriage Expressway Feasibility Study, Japan Bridge and Structure Institute (July 1991 to April 1992).
  • Traffic Engineer attached to the Randwick City Council, Sydney, Australia (June to December 1992).
  • Served as a tutor attached to the School of Civil Engineering at University of New South Wales from March 1995 to February 1998.
  • Consultant Traffic engineer for feasibility study on Sri Lanka Southern Transport Corridor Project conducted by Wilbur Smith Associates (June to November 1998).
  • Team Leader for the Traffic field studies carried out for Outer Circular Highway to the City of Colombo by Engineering Consultants Ltd. (December 1998 to February 1999).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for Colombo Urban Transport Study – Stage 2, WS Atkins International Limited (March to July 1999).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for Preliminary Engineering Design and Detailed Engineering Design of the ADB Funded Section of Southern Transport Development Project conducted by Wilbur Smith Associates (January to September 2000).
  • Team Leader for the Traffic field studies carried out for Baseline Road Colombo Traffic Monitoring Project by Engineering Consultants Ltd. (March / April 2000).
  • Team Leader for the Traffic field studies carried out for the Project for Rehabilitation Narrow and Weak Bridges on National Highways in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka by Engineering Consultants Ltd. (July 2000).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for Pre-feasibility study on Alternate Highway (Expressway) between Colombo and Kandy conducted by Euro Infra Group (September to December 2000)
  • Team Leader for the Traffic field studies carried out for the JTCA Study on the Colombo Katunayake Express Rail Project in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka by Engineering Consultants Ltd. (November 2001).
  • Steering Committee Member of the Traffic Planning Committee of Colombo Municipal Council (August 1999 to December 2002)
  • Team Leader for the Traffic field studies carried out for the Tolplan Consulting (Pty) Ltd on the Colombo Kandy Road Project in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka by Engineering Consultants Ltd. (January 2003).
  • Consultant Traffic Planner for Moratuwa/Ratmalana and Ja-Ela Industrial Wastewater Treatment Project Environmental Impact Assessment Study by SWECO International AB. (April to July 2003).
  • Consultant Transport Planner for Colombo Katunayake Expressway Project (Amending agreement) for SMEC International Pty. Ltd. (September to December 2003).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for Extension of the Pre-feasibility study for the Proposed Highway from Colombo to Kandy conducted by Euro Infra Group (February to June 2004)
  • Team Leader for the Traffic field studies carried out for Oriental Consultants Company Limited for detail design of Outer Circular Highway to the City of Colombo by Engineering Consultants Ltd. (July / August 2004).
  • Consultant Transport Planner for National Highway Development Project (ADB TA 4074-SRI) for BECA International Consultants Limited of New Zealand (August 2004 to April 2005).
  • Team Leader for the Traffic field studies carried out for the JICA Study for the Feasibility Study on the improvement of A4 and A15 road between Akkaraipattu and Trikkandimadu, in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka by Engineering Consultants Ltd. (June / July 2005).
  • Consultant Traffic & Road Safety Engineer for carrying out Traffic Impact Assessment Study for proposed Administration Building for Aitken Spence Property Development Pvt. Ltd. (July / August 2005).
  • Consultant Road Safety Specialist for Tsunami affected areas rebuilding project (TAARP) – Road rebuilding and rehabilitation of National Roads in South and South East Region by Resources Development Consultants Ltd. (September / October 2005).
  • Consultant Road Safety Specialist for ADB-EU Funded Tsunami affected areas rebuilding project (TAARP) – Road rebuilding and rehabilitation of National Roads in North and North East Region by Engineering Consultants Ltd. (October / November 2005).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for ADB funded Southern Transport Development Project – Detailed Design of 4 lane Concept, Halcrow Group Ltd. (February to May 2006).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for Environmental Impact Assessment Study for proposed Havelock City Development Project at Wellawatta Weaving Mill site in Colombo (July / August 2006).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for carrying out Traffic Impact Assessment Study of proposed ODEL expansion project for LAN Management Development Services (September / October 2006).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for carrying out Traffic Impact Assessment Study of proposed MEDICARE Hospital project at Punchi Borella (November / December 2006)
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for carrying out Traffic Studies for Feasibility Study of proposed Katunayake – Padeniya Road by Engineering Consultants Ltd (September / October 2007).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for ADB funded Provincial Road Rehabilitation Project (ADB Loan 2080 SRI) – Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering Design for Cardno International Pty Ltdof Australia (May to December 2007).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for ADB funded Road Project Preparatory Facility of National Highways (ADB TA Loan 2080 SRI [SF]) – Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering Design for Cardno International Pty Ltdof Australia (September 2008 to May 2009).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for carrying out Traffic Impact Assessment Study of proposed building project of Ceylon Carrier (Pvt) Ltd, Nawala road, Narahenpita (July 2009).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for ADB funded TA – Road Sector Master Plan, War Affected Vavunia and Mannar Minor Roads – Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering Design. Conduct Road Safety Audit: An Operational Tool Kit (November / December 2009).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer in conducting Access Study for Orizon Renewable Energy project Waste to Energy Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya. Main consultant, Engineering Consultants Ltd (April / May 2010).
  • Consultant Traffic Engineer for ADB funded Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering Design of Provincial Roads in Jaffna District for Cardno International Pty Ltd of Australia (ADB TA Loan 2080 SRI [SF]) – (March to July 2010).
  • Consultant Traffic Modeller in ADB funded Sri Lanka Multimodal Transport Project for Roughton International Limited of UK, supported by Nippon Koei of Japan and Engineering Consultants (Pvt) Ltd of Sri Lanka (May to August 2011).
  • Member of the Accreditation Board of Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (December 2010 to August 2015). IESL was accepted as a full signatory to the Washington Accord in June 2014.
  • Member of the bidding committee of 2020 Asian Association of Open Universities 2020 (May 2018 to November 2018).
  • Co-chair of the Organising Committee of the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2018 (ICSBE-2018) held at Earl’s Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 13 to 15, 2018 (December 2017 to December 2018).
  • Co-chair of the Organising Committee of the 10th International Conference on Construction Management 2019 (ICSECM-2019) held at Earl’s Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 12 to 14, 2019 (December 2018 to December 2019).
  • Co-chair of the Organising Committee of the 11th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2020 (ICSBE-2020) held in Sri Lanka, December 10 to 12, 2020 (December 2019 to December 2020).
  • Co-chair of the Organising Committee of the 12th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management 2021 (ICSECM-2021) held at Earl’s Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 17 to 19, 2021 (December 2020 to December 2021).
  • Co-chair of the Organising Committee of the 13th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2022 (ICSBE-2022) held at Earl’s Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 16 to 18, 2022 (December 2021 to December 2022).
  • Member of the Open University Council from 15th February 2011 to 14th February 2014 and from 16th October 2018 to 15th October 2021. Served the Open University Council for 6 years as the Senate Representative to the Council.
  • JICA Award – to follow A Senior Course on Transport Technology (ASCOTT) at Transport Training Centre, University of Philippines (1989)
  • Best Technical Paper Award – in the Urban Traffic category at International Road Federation 13th World Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (1997)
  • Visiting Research Fellow Award – School of Civil & Environmental Engineering at University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (2001)
  • UNESCO-PROAP Award – 15th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India, (2002)
  • Commonwealth of Learning Award – 16th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Seoul, Korea, (2002)

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