Navodana Rodrigo

Research Interests

Building & Construction Building Construction Management and Project Planning Built Environment and Design Energy

Navodana Rodrigo

Lecturer

School of Civil Engineering and Construction

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Navodana is a lecturer at the University of Adelaide. She has obtained a BSc first-class honours degree in Quantity Surveying from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. After graduation, she rendered her service to University of Moratuwa as a lecturer before the commencement of her PhD at Western Sydney University. Navodana is a recipient of the ‘3MT People’s Choice Award 2021’, ‘Award for Excellence on Higher Degree Research Study (2020)’, ‘Green Thinkerz Young Researcher Award 2019’ at the IRSD 2020, and a Joint Winner of the CIB c4SMC Collective Sensemaking Research Competition 2020 organised by the CIB Student Chapter of Western Sydney University and Centre for Smart Modern Construction.

Date Position Institution name
2024 - ongoing Associate Head Outreach and Engagement University of Adelaide
2022 - ongoing Lecturer University of Adelaide
2018 - 2021 Casual Academic Western Sydney University
2016 - 2018 Temporary Lecturer University of Moratuwa

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2022 Research Award CIB Doctoral Research Award 2022 CIB Canada €1,500
2021 Research Award Award for Excellence on Higher Degree Research Study (2020) Western Sydney University Australia -
2021 Award 3MT People’s Choice Award 2021 Western Sydney University Australia -
2020 Award Joint Winner of the CIB c4SMC Collective Sensemaking Research Competition 2020 CIB Student Chapter of Western Sydney University and Centre for Smart Modern Construction Australia -
2020 Research Award Green Thinkerz Young Researcher Award 2019 4th International Convention on Interdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development (IRSD-2020) India -

Language Competency
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Sinhala; Sinhalese Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
2018 - 2022 Western Sydney University Australia PhD in Engineering
2011 - 2016 University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying

Year Citation
2026 Rajenthiran, N., Zuo, J., Oteng, D., & Rodrigo, N. (2026). The role of polyvinyl chloride in achieving circularity in the built environment: A comprehensive review. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 116, 108103-1-108103-17.
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2025 Rodrigo, N., & Sridarran, P. (2025). Guest editorial: Accelerating built environment sustainability: proactive research, policies and procurement. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 15(3), 375-379.
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2025 Jayarathna, H. S. N. M., Perera, B. A. K. S., Atapattu, D., & Rodrigo, N. (2025). Circular economy and blockchain-integrated road map to improve construction waste management. Construction Innovation, 25(7), 23-49.
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2025 Li, X., Chang, R., Rodrigo, N., Zuo, J., & Shen, M. (2025). Enhancing Infrastructure for Disaster Resilience: Insights from Microlevel Assessments in Australia. Journal of Management in Engineering, 41(4), 05025004-1-05025004-18.
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2024 Rodrigo, N., Omrany, H., Chang, R., & Zuo, J. (2024). Leveraging digital technologies for circular economy in construction industry: a way forward. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(1), 85-116.
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2024 Jayamaha, B. H. V. H., Perera, B. A. K. S., Gimhani, K. D. M., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2024). Adaptability of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for cost management of building construction projects in Sri Lanka. Construction Innovation, 24(5), 1255-1279.
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2024 Arsecularatne, B. P., Rodrigo, N., & Chang, R. (2024). Review of reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions through digital twin in built environment. Journal of Building Engineering, 98, 111150-1-111150-18.
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2024 Arsecularatne, B., Rodrigo, N., & Chang, R. (2024). Digital Twins for Reducing Energy Consumption in Buildings: A Review. Sustainability, 16(21), 9275-1-9275-16.
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2024 Ranasinghe, D. S., & Rodrigo, N. (2024). Implementation of blockchain for sustainable solar energy trading: a systematic review. SMART AND SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, 22 pages.
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2024 Selvanesan, H., & Rodrigo, N. (2024). Laws and policy initiatives in regulating blockchain and digital currencies. Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, 16(8), 1-25.
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2024 Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2024). Development of a blockchain-based embodied carbon estimator. BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROJECT AND ASSET MANAGEMENT, 14(6), 23 pages.
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2023 Le, A., Rodrigo, N., Domingo, N., & Senaratne, S. (2023). Policy Mapping for Net-Zero-Carbon Buildings: Insights from Leading Countries. Buildings, 13(11), 2766.
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2023 Senaratne, S., Rodrigo, N., Almeida, L. M. M. C. E., Perera, S., & Jin, X. (2023). Systematic Review on Stakeholder Collaboration for a Circular Built Environment: Current Research Trends, Gaps and Future Directions. Resources, Conservation & Recycling Advances, 19, 200169.
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2023 Sirimewan, D. C., Samaraweera, A., Manjula, N. H. C., Rameezdeen, R., Rodrigo, M. N. N., & Ekanayake, E. M. A. C. (2023). Strategies for sustainable irrigation system management: a socio-technical system approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(2), 20 pages.
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2022 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2022). Systematic development of a data model for the blockchain-based embodied carbon (BEC) Estimator for construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(9), 3311-3330.
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2021 Nanayakkara, S., Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Weerasuriya, G. T., & Hijazi, A. A. (2021). A methodology for selection of a Blockchain platform to develop an enterprise system. Journal of Industrial Information Integration, 23, 100215.
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2021 Perera, S., Senaratne, S., Rodrigo, M. N. N., & Brady, L. (2021). Analysis of embodied carbon and cost profiles of school buildings in Australia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(4), 660-672.
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2021 Senaratne, S., Rodrigo, M. N. N., Jin, X., & Perera, S. (2021). Current trends and future directions in knowledge management in construction research using social network analysis. Buildings, 11(12), 599-1-599-16.
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2021 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2021). Review of supply chain based embodied carbon estimating method: A case study based analysis. Sustainability (Switzerland), 13(16), 19 pages.
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2021 Perera, S., Hijazi, A. A., Weerasuriya, G. T., Nanayakkara, S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2021). Blockchain-Based Trusted Property Transactions in the Built Environment: Development of an Incubation-Ready Prototype. Buildings, 11(11), 560-1-560-23.
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2020 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2020). Potential application of blockchain technology for embodied carbon estimating in construction supply chains. Buildings, 10(8), 140.
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2020 Perera, S., Nanayakkara, S., Rodrigo, M. N. N., Senaratne, S., & Weinand, R. (2020). Blockchain technology: Is it hype or real in the construction industry?. Journal of Industrial Information Integration, 17, 100125.
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2020 Chamikara, P. B. S., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2020). Competencies of the quantity surveyor in performing for sustainable construction. International Journal of Construction Management, 20(3), 237-251.
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2019 Dabarera, G. K. M., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2019). Suitability of public-private-partnership procurement method for road projects in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 9(2), 199-213.
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2019 De Silva, G. D. R., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2019). Adaptive reuse of buildings: The case of Sri Lanka. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 24(1), 79-96.
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2018 Amarasekara, W. D. L., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2018). Impact of Differing Site Conditions on Construction Projects. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 10(3), 04518006.
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2018 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Kosala, Y., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Dalugoda, C. (2018). Mitigation of Hospital Acquired Infections in Developing Countries through the Provision of a Better IAQ. ENGINEER-JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS SRI LANKA, 51(1), 39-48.
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2017 Rodrigo, M. N. N., & Perera, B. A. K. S. (2017). Criteria for selecting Nominated Subcontractors in Commercial Building Construction. Built Environment Journal, 14(1), 39-47.
- Rodrigo, M. N. N., & Perera, B. A. K. S. (2017). Management of Nominated Subcontractors in the Construction of Commercial Buildings in Sri Lanka. Bhumi, The Planning Research Journal, 5(2), 21.
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- Sheng, Y., Oteng, D., Rodrigo, N., Chang, R., Han, J., Bi, P., & Zuo, J. (2025). Deep learning insights on the banning of engineered stone: decoding public sentiments in Australia. Journal of Building Design and Environment.
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Year Citation
2025 Rodrigo, N., & Jayathilaka, W. W. (2025). Net Zero Carbon Policies in the Construction Industry. In N. Domingo, S. Senaratne, S. Wilkinson, & S. Perera (Eds.), Global Net Zero Carbon Practices in Construction (Vol. 1, 1 ed., pp. 23-40). Singapore: Springer Nature.
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2022 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. -H. (2022). Potential Application of Blockchain Technology to Transform the Construction Industry. In S. H. Ghaffar, P. Mullett, E. Pei, & J. Roberts (Eds.), Innovation in Construction A Practical Guide to Transforming the Construction Industry (pp. 189-220). Springer Nature.
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2021 Perera, S., Opoku, D. -G. J., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2021). Technological Advancements in Green and Sustainable Construction. In E. Adinyira, & K. Agyekum (Eds.), The Construction Industry: Global Trends, Job Burnout and Safety Issues (pp. 51-74). United States: Nova Science Publishers.
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Year Citation
2025 Rodrigo, N., & Atapattu, D. (2025). Nexus between Carbon and Waste in a Circular Built Environment: A Bibliometric Analysis. In Proceedings of the 23rd CIB World Building Congress (WBC, 2025) as published in CIB Conferences Vol. 1 (pp. 250-1-250-12). Purdue University, USA: Purdue University.
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2025 Senaratne, S., Rodrigo, N., Almeida, L. M. M. C. E., Perera, S., & Jin, X. (2025). Potential of Blockchain for Connecting Stakeholders for Circular Economy in Construction. In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering Vol. 563 LNCE (pp. 61-72). Springer Nature Singapore.
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2025 Weerapperuma, U., Rodrigo, N., Wijewickrama, M. K. C. S., & Zillante, G. (2025). COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS IN AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION: A THEMATIC ANALYSIS. In K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara, H. S. Jayasena, P. L. I. Wimalaratne, & G. A. Tennakoon (Eds.), World Construction Symposium (pp. 411-423). Department of Building Economics.
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2024 Rodrigo, N., Wijewickrama, C., Rajenthiran, N., Jayathilaka, R. D. W. W., & Chang, R. (2024). Challenges and solutions for women in construction industry related disciplines: A Literature Review. In Y. G. Sandanayake, K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara, K. A. T. O. Ranadewa, & H. Chandanie (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th World Construction Symposium (WCS, 2023) (pp. 330-340). Sri Lanka: Emerald Publishing Group.
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2023 Rodrigo, N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2023). COMPARISON OF EMBODIED CARBON ESTIMATING METHODS. In Proceedings of the 11th World Construction Symposium Vol. 1 (pp. 355-366). Colombo, Sri Lanka: Ceylon Institute of Builders - Sri Lanka.
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2023 Jayarathna, H. S. N. M., Perera, B. A. K. S., Atapattu, A. M. D. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2023). SYNERGY BETWEEN BLOCKCHAIN AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN IMPROVING CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT: A LITERATURE REVIEW. In World Construction Symposium Vol. 1 (pp. 1024-1038). Sri Lanka (online): Ceylon Institute of Builders - Sri Lanka.
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2021 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2021). SWOT Analysis for Blockchain-based Embodied Carbon (BEC) Estimator. In Proceedings of the 44th AUBEA Conference. Melbourne, Australia.
2019 Senaratne, S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2019). Teaching building measurement principles to suit the transforming construction industry. In Proceedings of the 43rd Australasian Building Education Association (AUBEA) Conference (pp. 361-369). North Rockhampton, Qld, Australia: Central Queensland University.
2019 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2019). Conceptual Model on Estimating Embodied Carbon in Construction Supply Chains using Value Chain and Blockchain. In Proceedings of the 43rd Australasian Building Education Association (AUBEA) Conference (pp. 578-590). North Rockhampton, Qld, Australia: Central Queensland University.
2019 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2019). Embodied Carbon Mitigation Strategies in Construction Industry. In CIB World Building Congress 2019 (pp. 736-745). Canada: International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction.
2019 Paino, J., Perera, S., Alashwal, A., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2019). Impact of fly-ash on carbon emissions in different concrete grades. In Proceedings of the 8th World Construction Symposium (pp. 368-377). Sri Lanka: University of Moratuwa.
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2018 Rodrigo, M. N. N., Perera, S., Senaratne, S., & Jin, X. (2018). Blockchain for Construction Supply Chains: A Literature Synthesis. In Proceedings of ICEC-PAQS Conference 2018 (pp. 10 pages). Sydney, Australia: International Cost Engineering Council.
2018 Brown, L., Perera, S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2018). Brownfield Redevelopment: A Dual Currency Analysis of Soil Stabilisation Methods. In Y. G. Sandanayake, S. Gunatilake, & K. G. A. S. Waidyasekara (Eds.), Proceedings of 7th World Construction Symposium - Built Asset Sustainability: Rethinking Design, Construction and Operations (pp. 116-125). Colombo: Ceylon Institute of Builders.
2017 Wickramasooriya, K. J., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2017). Establishing a Framework for the Earned Value Management Approach in Large Scale Building Projects. In U. Rajapaksha (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th FARU International Research Conference 2017 – “Design that cares” (pp. 135-147). Sri Lanka: Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa.
2017 De Silva, G. D. R., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2017). Embracing Adaptive Reuse of Buildings: The Case of Sri Lanka. In Y. G. Sandanayake, T. Ramachandra, & S. Gunatilake (Eds.), Proceedings of 6th World Construction Symposium - What’s New and What’s Next in the Built Environment Sustainable Agenda? (pp. 178-187). Sri Lanka: Ceylon Institute of Builders.
2017 Fernando, W. N. L., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2017). Introduction of a Systematic Process for Building Control in Sri Lanka. In Y. G. Sandanayake, T. Ramachandra, & S. Gunatilake (Eds.), Proceedings of 6th World Construction Symposium - What’s New and What’s Next in the Built Environment Sustainable Agenda? (pp. 254-262). Sri Lanka: Ceylon Institute of Builders.
2016 Gunasekara, R. G. D. H., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2016). Criteria to determine the project duration of road rehabilitation projects in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 9th FARU International Research Symposium 2016 - “Building the Future – Sustainable and resilient built environments". Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2016 Anuruddhika, M. M. C., Perera, B. A. K. S., & Rodrigo, M. N. N. (2016). Management of Delays in Design and Build Projects undertaken in Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference of the International Institute for Infrastructure Resilience and Reconstruction (pp. 191-198). Kandy, Sri Lanka.
2016 Rodrigo, M. N. N., & Perera, B. A. K. S. (2016). Selection of Nominated Subcontractors in commercial building construction in Sri Lanka. In 2nd International Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference, MERCon 2016 (pp. 210-215). Univ Moratuwa, Moratuwa, SRI LANKA: IEEE.
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  • Women in Construction-2025, Lead Investigator, A collaboration between The University of Adelaide and UNSW (AUD 33,000), 2025
  • SET Early Mid-Career Research Grant (AUD 7,500) 2024-2025
  • IITC, ARC Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing (Arch_Manu) (AUD 969,753.60), 2024-2028
  • ACE Research Growth Grants Scheme (AUD 3,000), 2024
  • Backfill for Stage 3 curriculum development for Adelaide University (AUD 9,079.32), 2024 
  • Backfill for Stage 2 curriculum development for Adelaide University (AUD 3094.74), 2024
  • Women in Construction, Lead Investigator, A collaboration between The University of Adelaide and UNSW (AUD 26,070), 2023-2024
  • Start-up funding received from The University of Adelaide (AUD 10,000), 2022-2023

  • Digital Design and Construction: Fundamentals (CONMGNT 1010 - Bachelors Level I - Construction Management) - 2022 onwards

  • Construction Estimation and Quantity Surveying (CONMGNT 1001 - Bachelors Level I - Construction Management) - 2022 onwards

  • Measurement and Estimating – (CONMGNT 7049 - Masters Year 1 - Construction Management) - 2023 onwards

  • Construction Law and Contract Administration (CONMGNT 7050-Masters Year 2-Construction Management) (CONMGNT 2000-Bachelors Level II-Construction Management) (CONMGNT 4050 Bachelors Level IV-Civil(Construction Major) - Course Coordination only - 2023 onwards 

  • Cost Planning and Management (CONMGNT 7047-Masters Year 2-Construction Management) - Course Coordination only (2022-2024)

  • Research Dissertation (CONMGNT 7000-Masters Year 2-Construction Management) - 2022

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Co-Supervisor Sustainability Transitions in Engineered Stone Supply Chains: Policy, Substitution, and End-of-Life Pathways Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Yuan Sheng
2024 Principal Supervisor Transcending to a Hydrogen Economy in establishing a net-zero construction industry in Australia Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Dilmi Atapattu
2024 Principal Supervisor Promoting the uptake of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) in the cement manufacturing industry Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Geethmi Thisakya Pattividanalage
2024 Principal Supervisor Managing End-of-Life (EOL) Solar Photovoltaics in Achieving Circularity Through Blockchain Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Wimarshi Rathugamage Dona
2023 Co-Supervisor Promoting the Circularity of PVC for a Sustainable Future Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Nirusika Rajenthiran
2023 Principal Supervisor Integrating Digital Twins with Neural Networks for Optimising Energy Efficiency and Carbon Emission Reduction Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Buddhika Priyankara Arsecularatne
2023 Principal Supervisor Investigating Community Engagement in Renewable Energy Transition Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Umesha Sasanthi Weerapperuma
2022 Co-Supervisor Evaluating the Effects of Climate Change on Residential Electricity demand Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Xin Li

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