PhD in Civil Engineering
I am Hashen Kalansooriyage, currently pursuing a PhD at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Queensland. I completed my bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at the University of Moratuwa, Katubedda, Sri Lanka, from 2017 to 2022. During my undergraduate studies, I gained extensive experience in both fieldwork and laboratory work, particularly in highway construction and maintenance management, which inspired me to pursue a PhD in this field.
After graduating from the University of Moratuwa, I worked as a temporary research assistant and instructor for transport-related courses, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This experience further solidified my passion for the field and prepared me for my current PhD journey.
The University of Queensland
Rebecca J. Gravina
Sustainable Low Carbon Concrete for Future Infrastructure
The global construction industry currently encounters substantial challenges, notably the scarcity of conventional construction materials and the increasing issue of waste generation. Integrating recycled waste materials into concrete applications has emerged as a promising strategy to mitigate these dual challenges, balancing economic feasibility with environmental sustainability. This project rigorously evaluates the viability of using recycled aggregates and supplementary cementitious materials as replacements for traditional aggregate and cement in concrete pavement applications. The evaluation will involve a thorough material characterisation and an assessment of the mechanical and durability performance of the waste-based concrete. Based on these assessments, recommendations will be provided for structural road infrastructure design principles and specifications.
I find industry-related projects to be highly practical and greatly value the collaboration between academia and industry. Since childhood, I have been passionate about discovering practical solutions to the challenges I encounter. When I learned about this project, I was particularly interested in developing sustainable concrete production using waste materials. This approach addresses two major issues that are burdensome not only in Australia but also in other countries.
I am hoping to join the Australian civil engineering industry as a civil engineer and specialist in concrete technology.
Incorporating recycled waste materials into concrete applications has become a promising approach to address the dual challenges of conventional material scarcity and waste generation. This strategy balances economic feasibility with environmental sustainability.
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